First Presbyterian Church, Twin Falls Idaho

New Administrative Assistant!!!

Thank you all for pouring out your appreciation and gratitude for our outgoing Administrative Assistant Pattie Lopshire on Palm Sunday, back on March 29th. Pattie and her husband Mark have purchased and started running the Oregon Trail RV Park on Kimberly Road and before her departure Pattie got our new Administrative Assistant, Jennifer Bryant, familiar with our congregation’s way of doing things in the church office. As Jennifer starts working with us I thought you might like to know something about her. Jennifer has been married to Robert Bryant for 3 ½ years. They met in Redlands, CA on November 26th 2006 and have been living in Twin Falls for 1 year. She and Robert have three children ages 19 (Lorenzo), 10 (Cassie), and 3 (Miranda). They were also recently granted permanent guardianship of Jennifer’s biological niece, Paige, age 17. Lorenzo graduated with honors in 2014 and signed on for 8 years on April 16th 2015 with the U.S. Navy. Deployment is scheduled for December 15th 2015. Paige will complete her CNA testing in April 2015 and graduate from Canyon Ridge High School on May 27th 2015. She will be furthering her education in Marine Biology. Cassie will start middle school and Miranda will start pre-school in the fall of 2015 Jennifer and her family enjoy family dinners, road trips, vacations, and barbeques. In her spare time Jennifer enjoys home improvement projects, the outdoors, listening to music, and participating in her children’s school events. Of her first month working at First Presbyterian Jennifer has said she loves her job and looks forward to coming to work each day. She thoroughly enjoys working with and for all of us. Jennifer, like Pattie, is a welcoming presence in the office and would love to have you stop by and introduce yourselves to her. Beginning in May the new office hours will be: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (stop by over your lunch hour!) and Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This new schedule will allow Jennifer to have time with her family on Mondays and more efficiently help both Pastor Phil and all of you accomplish the work of our congregation.

MAY 2015

PASTOR PHIL’S MESSAGE

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Pastor’s Message.….……......... Session….…………....……….……... Deacon’s Corner.................... Presbyterian Women…..……... Kendall Presbytery………………. Adult Ministries….……….…...... Christian Nurture……...……..…. Birthdays & Anniversaries..... Scotch Shop..….…………….….... Worship Schedule………….…... Calendar …….……...……..…..…..

The Trumpet

SESSION MINUTES Session Minutes cont. Committee Reports: Treasurer’s Report: Bob Wright reports there is a negative $12,000 balance, reflective of the early payment of our per capita which saves us 50 cents per member. Stewardship & Finance: Darryl Norenberg had nothing to report Nominating: Jerry Green had nothing to report Personnel: Rene Horner reports that Phil is asking to give a gift to Pattie as she leaves, Jerry moved we give her an honorarium of $250 on her leaving, S&P. Mission: Robin Olszynski & Jacqui Kinzy reported on the April 11th community meal. Donations have been secured for the food and help has volunteered that will cover it. After 12 years, Rene moved we stop doing the highway cleanup. S&P Fellowship: Jerry Green has volunteered to serve as Chairman of Fellowship. He would like to address some of the items on the list waiting to be purchased for the kitchen. Christian Nurture: Kathy Price reported the 8th Logos season has ended and the banquet is March 18th. The Peace Pole will be planted in the courtyard. Bibles will be given out April 19th to the 3rd graders. Lenten study groups are under way on Thursdays and Sunday. Worship: Darlene Annen reported they met March 7th. After discussion, ideas are percolating. Communion is now under Worship. Palm Sunday the cross will be carried in. Other dates have been set for holy week and announced. Building & Grounds: Mark Koffer installed a new water heater in the fireside kitchen. Terry Nelsen said the date for church spring cleanup is changed to April 25th.

Joys and Concerns were shared. Phil closed the meeting with prayer at 8:47.

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March 2015 Stated Session Meeting

March 17th 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Room

Opening Prayer was done with members participating in “The Lego Prayer.” Present: Moderator, Phil Price; Elders: Robin Olszynski, Mark Koffer, Kathy Price, Rene Horner, Darlene Annen, Darryl Norenberg, Jerry Green, Jacqui Kinzy, Terry Nelsen and Linda Tuley, Clerk, and Bob Wright, Treasurer Absent: Scott Atkins, and Linda Zimmerman. Clerk of Session: Kathy Price moved to accept the February Stated Session Meeting Minutes as amended, S&P. Membership Actions: Mark Koffer moved to accept Phil and Alice Winn by Certificate of Transfer from First Presbyterian Church in Florence, Arizona, S&P. Pausing to hear God’s word was John 12:20-33. Continuing Education: Having read Where We Came From: chapters 1, 2, and 3, the big ideas we gleaned were shared. Old Business Rene, Personnel, gave an update on the hiring process for the Administrative Assistant, which has narrowed the search to three applicants to be interviewed. They hope to select a new hire by this coming Friday the 20th, to train the following week with Pattie. Board of Deacons: Phil gave the update on their restructuring process. They are down to six flocks, with more members in each flock. Based on their request, Kathy moved that the number of Deacons be dropped down to 12 from the current 15, S&P. Two deacons will serve each flock. Pausing to hear God’s word was Jeremiah 31:31-34 New Business Jacqui moved that Session give the hiring committee the authority to hire the new Administrative Assistant, S&P. This relates only to this upcoming hire, and the selection will need to be ratified at the April Session Meeting. The Marriage Amendment, 14F, being proposed for presbyteries to vote upon, has been approved by the 86 needed to adopt and it will be included in the next printing of the Book of Order. Phil shared a two-page document to further explain what this does and does not mean. This and additional resources are available in the church office if you would like to read more.

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3 PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN

Kendall Women’s Spring Gathering May 2nd 9:30 to 3 here at our church! Guest speaker Katharyn Mattson

Presenting “Empowered by the Spirit” Abigail Circle May 14th @ 1pm

Hostess Marsha Neibling & Cohostess Herma Watson- Fireside Lounge Circle 5 May 21st @ 9:30am Here in the Fellowship Room

** The Refugee Center ** Needs reading glasses in

various strengths! For more info please call

Susan Waters @ 208-733-5562

Annual Spring Gathering Kendall Presbyterian Women

Twin Falls First Presbyterian Church

Saturday, May 2nd 2015 9:30am start time

Lunch $5 Business meeting will follow lunch Guest speaker: Katharyn Mattson

“Empowered by the Holy Spirit” Please plan to join us!

A Special Congratulations to: **Colleen Miltenberger!**

PW Honorary Lifetime Member 2015!

March Pledge Report

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Adult Ministry JOIN US FOR BIBLE STUDY

Sunday 8:30 am Adult Sunday School with Rev Phil Price

Bible Study—Monday Group 1:30 pm in the Church Library with Bob Parkinson

Tuesdays 10:30am At Bridgeview, led by Bob Parkinson

Fellowship Book Club -May 21

Peking @ 1230 “Doll Baby” by Laura Lane Mc Neal

WOWS (Women Offering Women Support)

will meet at Java in Twin Falls on May 12 & 26 at 7pm

Men’s Breakfast 7am, Wednesday May 13 & 27 at Idaho Joe’s

for breakfast and topical discussion.

Cooks Night Out - Meet up with friends, old and new at a different restaurant each month for friendship and dinner.

Senior Fellowship Lunch May 27 noon @ Idaho Joe’s

BIRTHDAYS

Anniversaries

Adam Mix 1 Dana Justus 2 Marty Mead 2 Karen Ippolito 3 Jesse Ruggles 9 Ginny Riffle 11 Jacqui Kinzy 12 Bob Parkinson 14 Rick Horner 17 Patty Rietveld 18 BreAnn Stevens 21 Wendy Nielsen 26 Ippolito Stephen 27 Marjorie Jackson 28 Marjie Atkins 29 Marjorie Benedict 29 Rene Horner 29 Kerm Leir 31

Congratulations to:

- Cassie Ruby on receiving her Bible on April 19th!

Congratulations and Welcome to:

- Our Confirmation class who will be joining the Church on

May 24: Jackson Horner, Amelia Wheeler & Catherine

Wheeler! A special thanks to their mentors this year: Doug

Pollow, Rene Horner and Linda Foreman.

Peter & Ruth Mes 15

Bob & Betty Benefiel 19

Dan & Jennifer Preucil 26

Adam & Leanndra Mix 27

Sunday 10 a.m. Preaching Schedule

Preaching Schedule

May 3rd 5th Sunday of Easter & Communion Separate Elements First Reading: Psalm 22:25-31 Plea for Deliverance from Hostility Second Reading: Acts 8:26-40 Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch Sermon Title: “Philip and the Ethiopian” May 10th 6th Sunday of Easter & Mother’s Day First Reading: Psalm 1 The Two Ways Second Reading: John 15:9-17 No Longer Servants but Friends Sermon Title: “Our Mothering God” May 17th 7th Sunday of Easter, New Members & Teacher Appreciation Mark Koffer will be preaching. May 24th Day of Pentecost & Confirmands Join the Church First Reading: Acts 2:1-21 The Coming of the Holy Spirit Second Reading: Romans 8:22-27 Future Glory Sermon Title: “Trusting Our Prayers” May 31st Trinity Sunday First Reading: John 3:1-17 Nicodemus Visits Jesus Second Reading: Isaiah 6:1-8 A Vision of God in the Temple Sermon Title: “Holy, Holy, Holy”

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CAMP Fundraiser in May

CAMP is having a Yard and Bake Sale

May 9th, Saturday at 2106 Hillcrest in

Twin Falls from 8am to 5 pm. The sale is

to help defray costs of CAMP participation

in the “Festival of Giving”.

If you can furnish baked goods for the sale,

please contact Terri Miller at 731-3340.

If you would like to donate items for the

Yard Sale, please deliver them to Ginny

Riffle’s address at 2106 Hillcrest on

Thursday, May 7 or Friday May 8. Ginny’s

number is 420-8600. If you are unable to

deliver your items, call Jacqui Kinzy at

(316-3486) or Terri (731-3340).

This Yard and Bake Sale is in partnership

with CAMP and Circle 5. Thank you so

much for your support of this fundraiser

event.

Sunday Service Schedule

8:30am Adult Class in Library 8:30 am Choir

10am Worship in Sanctuary 10 am Children’s Sunday School 11:30 am Adult Class in Library

-Nursery Care Available-

Please join us for fellowship

SCOTCH SHOP The Scotch Shop will be closing the end of May for the summer. May 10th Sunday is half off. May 13th Wednesday is half off. May 20th Wednesday is bag sale, which

will be the last day the Scotch Shop is open until September.

We will be receiving donations during the summer months. Please leave items outside the Scotch Shop door. Contact Colleen Miltenberger 734-5781 or Betty Benefiel 735-1209 if you have any questions. Thank you to everyone who donated items and/ or made purchases in the shop. Thank you for Helping us fund projects around the Church and Community. Have a safe and wonderful summer. God

** A BIG Thank you ** To our Sunday school teachers this year: Monica

Youree, Lacey Long, Tina Flournoy, Wendy Nielsen,

Anita Klott and Kathy Price!

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The TRUMPET is a monthly newsletter of the First Presbyterian Church in Twin Falls Idaho. If you would like to submit an article or announcement or make comments and/or suggestions call Jennifer Bryant at 208-733-7023 or email: churchoffice@twinfallsfpc.org.

This church exists for the purpose of proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ in

word and action in the Twin Falls area and the world.

Empowered by the presence of the Holy Spirit, we will be a living example of

God’s love in the world.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 209 Fifth Avenue North Twin Falls, ID 83301 Reverend Phil Price (208)733-7023 Office email: churchoffice@twinfallsfpc.org

Sunday Summer Service Schedule

8:30am Adult Class 10am Worship in Sanctuary

10 am Children’s Sunday School 11:30 am Adult Class

-Nursery Care Available-

Please join us for fellowship following service.

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