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Feb 23, 2016 
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Lesson in Humility
Becky Clegg
 
Well, Super Bowl 50 is in the record books. I don't know if you were a Broncos fan or a Panther fan or you simply didn't watch. We watched but really didn't have a "dog in the fight" so we were fairly neutral. I was probably pulling a little more for Denver than Carolina only because they are closer to us in geographic proximity. I watched with curiosity the media promotion of Cam Newton prior to the Super Bowl and his back and forth banter about his super team and his stature as a Superman. Yes, I know off the field Cam has done quite a bit for the underprivileged youth as does many of the star athletes in the NFL. This is commendable. Cam wants to be a role model for the African-American youth to look up to and emulate. This too is noble.
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Announcements

The Breakfast Bunch Report
 
The Breakfast Bunch would like to thank you for enjoying breakfast with us on Sunday! Because of your generosity, you helped us raise $410 for camp scholarships for the children and youth of our church. Wow!!! See you May 15 for our last breakfast before summer break!
 
Noisy Offering Report
Thank you to all who contributed to the Noisy Offering this past Sunday. A total of $423.59 was collected. All money given as part of the Noisy Offering will be used to send children to camp this summer at Camp Spalding.
 
Hosanna! & Hallelujah!
 
Children & Family Ministries invites you to experience Holy Week with Activities, Crafts, & Games on Fri, March 11, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. This event is for families of children, infant to grade 5. Please bring a salad, veggies or dessert - a main entree and drinks will be provided. You are welcome to invite a friend, just be sure everyone makes a reservation by Wednesday, March 9. Email the church, office@1stpresdowntown.org or call the church office, (208) 667-8446. 
Found - Car Keys
 
A car key fob was found after the breakfast on Sunday. Is it yours? Contact the office to claim (208) 667-8446.
 
Beginners Bell Class
 
Do you love listening to the bells in worship? Do you wish you could have a chance to learn how to play them? Well, now you do. Judy Flieger, 1stPres's talented Music Director, is starting a beginners bells class. Classes will be Saturday mornings at 10am, at the church, beginning in April. The class is free and open to anyone from 5th grade to adult. If you are interested please call the church office (208) 667-8446 to get your name on the list. Deadline for sign-up is March 11.
 
Prayer Shawl SOS
 
Our Knitting for Warmth team is putting out an urgent SOS. They have given away their 200th shawl and are running out of finished shawls.  If someone  has a finished one at home, they need it!
If you'd like to help, please join the Knitting for Warmth knitters every Friday morning from 10:00am to 11:30am in the Conference Room. This is an open, community knitting time for anyone who would like to create a prayer shawl. Your shawl will be given as a gift of love, hope, and comfort to someone who is critically ill or in crisis. Knitting instruction will be available if this is your first project, and materials will be provided for FREE. Contact Betty Cheeley at (208) 664-2612 if you have questions, or if you know of someone who could really use the gift of a shawl at this time in their life.
 
Hosts Needed for Our Whitworth Fellows
 
GREAT NEWS! We are hosting four Whitworth Fellows again this summer (June-August for 10 weeks). We are looking for families to host our summer fellows in their homes. Last year the Millers and Thorntons housed our Whitworth Fellows and gave glowing recommendations back to us. Whitworth would like for the homestays to be close to the church because two of the students do not have a car for transportation and would need to walk to and from the church. If you are interested or just need more information before making a decision, don't hesitate to contact Becky Clegg, (208) 667-8446 or email her at beckyc@1stpresdowntown.org. We need to have our host homes lined up by February 29 if possible. Thank you for your prayerful consideration of this unique opportunity to serve our church.  
Lent Afternoon Services
 
During Lent, each Wednesday from 12:15pm until 12:50pm, we will hold lunchtime prayer services in the sanctuary. These are open to the public and are a wonderful time of prayer and meditation. They begin on Ash Wednesday, Feb 10.
 
Bookkeeper Position
 
Our church has an opening for a Church Bookkeeper. We are seeking an exceptional individual who will be able to work with church staff, ministry teams, and ruling elders to manage the books of our church as well as Glory Be Learning Center. Experience keeping books for a church or non-profit 501c3 is preferred. This is not an entry level position. This position is a 30 hour per week position. Salary determined based on experience. To see a complete job description, click here. Candidates should send a letter of introduction and resume to office@1stpresdowntown.org or mail to: First Presbyterian Church, 521 E. Lakeside Ave. Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814. No calls please.
 
Have A Grad? 

Graduation is lurking around the corner and will be here before we know it! Is there a senior student in your family? If you know a senior in high school OR college, who will be graduating this spring, please let our team know. Thank you and good luck to all seniors in their final semester, and all of our students as they begin spring semester! 
-The DYG Youth Team

Please email names to Kierstie at kierstie@1stpresdowntown.org 
Camp Spalding Registration
 
This summer 1stPres children and youth have the opportunity to attend summer camps at Camp Spalding. Incoming 5th and 6th graders from 1st Pres will attend Juniors II, July 24 - 30. Incoming 7th and 8th graders will attend Jr. High II, Aug. 7 - 13. High School students may choose from Leadership Camp, Sr. High Camp, or Clearwater Arts Camp. A complete list of summer camps can be found at www.campspalding.org. All 1stPres campers who register through the church will pay a discounted camp fee. Additional financial assistance is also available from the church for those who submit a scholarship application. Camp Spalding registration will begin on Feb. 29, 2016 on line. A registration code is required to register and to receive the 1stPres discount. Each registration code is camp, church and camper specific and can only be used once. 1stPres registration codes and detailed registration instructions will be available beginning this Sunday, Feb. 28th. Scholarship Applications are currently available at the church. If you have questions; if your child is interested in attending Camp Spalding with 1st Pres; and/or to receive detailed registration instructions and to request a registration code, contact Lou Pennebaker: call (208) 667 8446 or email Lou@1stpresdowntown.org.
 
 
Church News & Events

Downtown Church Day Camp returns to 1stPres
Summer
 
Mon. July 11 - Fri. July 15, 2016 for incoming 1st - 6th graders

Be sure to mark your calendar and watch for registration information and additional details to come soon as well as additional Children & Family summer ministries, that are still being planned!
 
 
 
Volunteer Opportunities

Board Members for Family Promise
 
The Board of Trustees for FPNI are inviting people to consider being a board member.  The commitments are one meeting a month on the third Monday at 6:00pm for an hour and half; participating in one (or more) major fundraiser; and using your contacts to publicize FPNI special events. For more information please contact Board President Teri Burch  riverburch1@gmail.com.   
[Note: Although we host Family Promise families this position would not be a part of 1stPres.]

Groups & Gatherings

Knitting for Warmth
 
Please join the Knitting for Warmth knitters every Friday morning from 10:00am to 11:30am in the Conference Room. This is an open, community knitting time for anyone who would like to create a prayer shawl. Your shawl will be given as a gift of love, hope, and comfort to someone who is critically ill or in crisis. Knitting instruction will be available if this is your first project, and materials will be provided for FREE. Contact Betty Cheeley at (208) 664-2612 if you have questions, or if you know of someone who could really use the gift of a shawl at this time in their life.
 
Basketball Dudes
 
Anyone interested in playing pick-up basketball can join us in the gym at the church Wednesday nights. We meet from 6:30pm-8pm. Call David Johnson for details (208) 651-0319.
 
Thursday Men's Group
 
The Men's Group Iron Horse lunch continues their study of C. S. Lewis' "Mere Christianity." We're covering one chapter each week, and anyone is welcome to enjoy lunch and participate in the discussion (or not). This is a great time to join us!

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 Thursdays 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!  

Youth - Join Us This Winter!
 
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
Mission Partners

Family Promise Fundraiser a Huge Success
Thanks for 'Going Wild' for Family Promise! The 8th Annual Wild Salmon Feast to benefit Family Promise of North Idaho took place February 7, 2016. It was sponsored by three Lutheran Churches in the area - Trinity Lutheran Church, Lutheran Church of the Master, and St. Mark's Lutheran. Over 200 people enjoyed the dinner, featured music, silent and live auctions and a delicious dessert auction. Raised in the evening festivities was a BEST-EVER Net Total of $15,043 in support of FPNI's mission to shelter, feed and provide solutions to families in crisis. Thank you to everyone for 'going wild' for Family Promise of North Idaho, and giving a 'hand up' to families in crisis of homelessness. We couldn't have done it without you!