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Oct 13, 2015 
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Why I Do What I Do
By Susie Freligh, Glory Be Preschool Director
 
Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." Matthew 19:14

Not long ago I found a rare moment of quiet during the children's nap time to reflect upon the decisions that I was making for the Center, the children in our school, their families and our teachers. As I carefully mulled over my choices I could feel my frustration growing and I asked myself a very important question- "Why did God put me here?"
This isn't a new question for me. I can't tell you the number of times that I've been asked why I work in daycare when there really isn't any way to make much money doing it. In response I typically explain that I don't take care of the day, I help families take care of their children. It's fulfilling in ways ... Read More
Announcements

Want to Sing with the Angels?
 
The choir would like to invite you to join us for our Christmas cantata, "Sing With The Angels" by Joel Raney. It is a 30 minute program with orchestration and we will be presenting it on December 20th at 9am, 11am and 4pm. The cantata practice begins at 7:45pm on Thursday evenings in the Sanctuary please enter on the East side of the building. This will be a 12 week commitment and one you will not want to miss. Please contact Judy Flieger at (208) 660-1639 if you have any questions.

Candy Drive!
 
If you can't participate in the Trunk-Or-Treat Downtown Coeur d'Alene, please help those who do by donating candy to be given out. Last year we gave away over 300 lbs of candy!!! Thank you to everyone who has already dropped off candy - but we still need more. You can drop your donations in the collection boxes at church, or in Steve's office during the week. Let's yummy-up his office! 

Attention Prayer Shawl Knitters
 
If you started a prayer shawl project with the Knitting for Warmth Knitters, but for whatever reason are not going to be able to finish it, be sure to drop your unfinished project off at the office or come to the next meeting with it - we have some ladies that would be happy to help you get it done!

Parking Lot Change
 
Please do not park in the lot next to Crafted restaurant's parking on Lakeside.  Crafted restaurant owns the area on the corner of Lakeside and 6th Street with freight box structures. Next to that area is a two row parking lot that we cannot access unless we pay for parking. We cannot park there on Sundays either. On Sunday, please park in the lots with Diamond Parking signs and also the sandwich board signs marked "CHURCH PARKING." If you have any questions, feel free to stop by the office for a parking lot map or click here. Thank you. CHURCH OFFICE  
 
Help Wanted at Glory Be
 
Glory Be Learning Center is looking for an experienced afternoon toddler teacher.
Hours: 1:30 to 6:00 Monday-Friday.
Applicants need at least one year experience in a group setting.
Age of children: 15months to 2 1/2 yrs
Low child to care-giver ratios
Wages: $8.00/hour

Please send your cover letter and resume to 521 E. Lakeside Ave. Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 or email office@1stpresdowntown.org 
Dinners at 6ish - there's still time!
 
Join us for Dinners at 6ish - the cool new way to meet people and have fun! Just signup and we will place you in a group of about 8, for a series of 3 or 4 potlucks in each other's homes. Be a host if you want to or just provide a dish if you don't - it's that easy! This is a great opportunity for members & visitors, young & old, single & married to get together and get to know each other better.  We'll have a flexible schedule to accommodate most needs so sign up for lots of food, fun and fellowship today!  Call the church office at 208-667-8446 or write "Dinners at 6ish" next to your name in the pew pad and we will be in touch with you soon.
- The Membership Team

Calling All Youth!
 
DYG 2.0 is back in session! Middle and high school youth are invited to join us from 10:30am through the end of second service on Sunday mornings. Do you know a youth? Invite them to come check it out! Are you interested in ways you can get plugged in serving and supporting the youth? Contact Kierstie. See you Sundays!

 

Church News & Events

Fall Concert Calendar
Oct 13, 17 & 18
 
October 13 - Tuesday
NIC Cardinal Chorale
"Harvest of Sound"
7:30pm - Sanctuary - FREE

October 17 - Saturday
Northwest Sacred Music Chorale Ensemble
"Gimme That Ole Time Religion"
7:00pm - Sanctuary - Free Will Donation

October 18 - Sunday
Northwest Sacred Music Chorale Ensemble
"Gimme That Ole Time Religion"
3:00pm - Sanctuary - Free Will Donation
Downtown Elementary Classroom Volunteers
Thursday, Oct 22
 
Our annual organization meeting will be Thursday, Oct. 22nd, at 9:15 a.m. at Borah Elementary School. The Principal, Rick Kline, and Stephanie Blankenship, Volunteer Coordinator, will get volunteers signed into the system and to go over the needs they have this year. I know any assignment will be fun and rewarding - and will fit any schedule. Even snowbirds can help! Please contact Steve at the church office or Kitty Krier at 208-762-8571 for questions and to indicate you'd like to attend. Thanks!

Niņos con Valor Presentation
 Sunday, Oct 25
 
Please join us in the Fireside Room on Sunday, October 25th at 10:15 a.m. for an update on our mission parter, Niņos con Valor.  The Director of Niņos con Valor, Tyson Malo, will discuss the current situation and future plans of this organization serving orphaned and abandoned children in Bolivia.  The missions team will be providing snacks.  All are welcome!

Trunk-Or-Treat
 Saturday, Oct 31
 
Trunk-Or-Treat teams are signing up to be a part of the "Treat-rific" 1st Pres Downtown Trunk-Or-Treat on Halloween, Oct. 31 from 4:00 - 6:00pm at the corner of 6th and Sherman Ave. Don't miss all the fun and the chance for your name to be inscribed on the Great Pumpkin perpetual trophy. Register your team today by filling out a Trunk registration form and returning it to the church.  

Veteran's "Honor Parade"
 Sunday, Nov 8
 
Attention All Veterans - we want to honor your service to our country! On Sunday Nov 8 we are going to present a pictorial "Honor Parade" of our veterans during both services. If you would like to participate please send or bring in a photo of a veteran (you or a family member) by Monday, Nov 2. Include the veteran's name, branch of service, rank, awards, and dates of service.

Groups & Gatherings

Sunday School ARKade - Children's Program
 
The Sunday School ARKade takes place on Sunday mornings during the 9:00am and 11:00am worship services. Children 3 years and older attend the beginning of the worship service. Following the Children's Moment, 3 year olds - 5th graders are dismissed to Sunday School ARKade classes located on the 2nd floor of the Hunter Building. Parents may accompany their children to class, but are not required to do so. The Sunday School ARKade includes SPLASH!, an Early Childhood class for 3 year olds - Kindergarten; First Five, a class for 1st & 2nd graders (only at 9:00 a.m.); and Bible Learning Ports, for elementary children to play and learn as they explore the Books of the Bible; Memorize Bible Verses; and become Scripture Sleuths finding God's answers to life's questions in the Bible. Children must be picked up and signed out at the end of the worship service by a parent/guardian. Don't miss the boat, come aboard the S.S.ARKade, Sundays at 1stPres CDA!  
   
Youth - Join Us This Fall!
 
DYG 2.0 meets SUNDAYS 10:30am - 12:15pm
 
Downstairs in the DYG (Downtown Youth Group) Room
Come hang out, jam out, and chill out as we dive into a relevant series asking questions about God, others, and ourselves!
 
Questions?
Contact Kierstie | Youth Leader | kierstie@1stpresdowntown.org

Knitting for Warmth
 
Please join the Knitting for Warmth knitters every Friday morning from 10:00am to 11:30am in the Conference Room.  What a fantastic ministry to the sick, housebound, or those in crisis.  All knitters welcome. Contact Betty Cheeley at (208) 664-2612 if you have questions. 
Mission Partner Spotlight

Family Promise Week
 October 18-25
 
The week of October 18-25 is Family Promise Week. Our local affiliate, Family Promise of North Idaho, is one of 192 programs across the country uniting the faith community to help children and their families who are homeless. Family Promise Week is a time to renew commitments by hosting a meal, providing a meal, being an overnight host or becoming a part of the FPNI van drivers. Helping homeless families with children is a beautiful mission so, ask your coordinators how to sign up.
Also, did you know that one out of every four people who is homeless is a child? Or those families with children make up 40% of the people in this country who are homeless? Family homelessness is a national problem. In the School Districts of Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls and Rathdrum, there were on average 507 homeless children in the school year 2014-2015. FPNI is committed to spread the word. Cardboard Box City October 9th, 2015 was a night to raise awareness about the plight of the homeless. November 14 - 22 is National Homeless Awareness Week and FPNI will be celebrating the successes of our guests, honoring our network churches and volunteers, and educating 5th grade classes on the plight of the homeless. So mark your calendars because we will be honoring you on November 22nd.