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Oct 20, 2015 
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Music Memories with a Chuckle
By Judy Flieger
 
I have been music director here at First Presbyterian church for several years.   I began with a small group of Moms and their children and we were called the "Folk Choir" because we were anything but traditional.   We sang simple folk tunes to start and graduated to more challenging pieces, eventually we started to grow and added a couple of men which gave others the courage to follow suit. It has been a joy to see us grow into a full four part choir that provides music for special occasions and our Sunday worship services. Our hand bell choir was formed when the church received an invitation to host a Hand bell choir from the Seattle area I fell in love with the sound and beauty of the bells.  ... Read More
Announcements

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! 

Operation Christmas Child
 
Operation Christmas Child is a project that delivers gift filled shoeboxes to demonstrate God's love in a tangible way to needy children around the world.  It is a project of Samaritan's Purse, an International Christian Relief organization headed by Franklin Graham and has, since 1993, delivered more than 113 million gift filled shoeboxes to children in over 130 countries.
                                                                                                                                  
Last year our church filled 149 boxes with gifts of toys, school supplies, hygiene items and notes of encouragement for Operation Christmas Child.  This year our goal is 200 boxes....and you can help!  Boxes will be available THIS Sunday, Oct. 25 for you to pick up and fill. This is a wonderful way to #LOVE1st children around the world!
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 
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.

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

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.

Fair Trade Festival & Missions Celebration
 Sunday, Dec 6
 
Save the Date: The missions team invites everyone to our annual Fair Trade Festival & Missions Celebration on Sunday, December 6th, 9am - 1pm in the gym. Please join us to learn more about our mission partners and to support international artisans by purchasing fair trade art and crafts.

Groups & Gatherings

Thursday Men's Group
 
Men's Iron Horse lunch group discussion of Bruce Feiler's Abraham continues with chapter 2 'The Call' October 22.  We're covering one chapter each week, and anyone is welcome to enjoy lunch and participate in the discussion (or not).  The Iron Horse has accommodated this group with a Thursday noon special soup added to the menu, and with scintillating and erudite conversation, how could any guy resist?  Meets Thursday's at noon at the Iron Horse on Sherman. Contact the church for info (208) 667-8446.
 
   
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; 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!  
 
NEW First Five 1st & 2nd grade Sunday school ARKade class at 11:00
Due to an increase of children and families attending worship and Sunday school at 11:00, an additional children's Sunday school ARKade class has been added at this hour. The First Five class for 1st & 2nd graders previously only offered at 9:00 is now also offered at 11:00. This class introduces young children to the Bible, book by book. One year focuses on the Old Testament; the next year on the New Testament. The curriculum concentrates on the first five books of each Testament with a brief over view of the remaining books. Children in this class are encouraged and rewarded for memorizing the books of each Testament in order. The 1st & 2nd graders at both 9 & 11:00 this year are learning about the books of the New Testament.
   
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

The Village at Orchard Ridge
 
(formerly Coeur d'Alene Homes/Heritage Place)

DID YOU KNOW that your church is one of 22 member churches that partners with The Village at Orchard Ridge in our charitable and caring mission "to provide a faith-based loving home that honors older adults"?  We are blessed to be celebrating our 94th year of providing a loving, nurturing, Christian-based environment to our senior residents. It's a commitment we do not take lightly, and it's a commitment we intend to keep! To learn more about our low-income HUD subsidized independent living options as well as assisted living and memory care,  please call Connie Wills, Admissions Director at 664-8119; visit our website at www.theorchardcda.org or "like" us on Facebook.


Looking Ahead

Fall Concerts

November 7 - Saturday
Spokane Choral Artists
7pm - Sanctuary - Tickets on sale soon

November 21 - Saturday
NIC Chamber Orchestra
2pm - Sanctuary - FREE