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2-3 Pastor’s Letter
4 Worship With Us
5 All-Church BBQ
5 Stewardship Update
6 Scholarship Recipient
7 Senior’s Ministry
7 Food Bank
8-9 Church Calendar
10 Adult Ministries
10 Camp Spalding
11 Children’s Ministry
12 Meet Our Nursery Staff
13 Vacation Bible School
14 10 Days of Praise
15 At A Glance
Insert: Youth Ministry
Dear Church Family, Around this time of the year there are not too many people who have not already been blaring Rascal Flatt’s hit song, ‘Summer Nights.’ (‘Everybody are you with me? Let
that igloo cooler mark your piece of paradise.’) Now that you will have that tune stuck in your head for the rest of the day let me continue (you can thank me later). The days are stretching longer, and most of us go to sleep and wake up when it is light outside. People are getting their boats ready for the water, dusting off the 4-wheelers, locating the camp-ing gear, and finalizing plans for summer vacations. In the life of the church summertime often means things slow down a bit as some programs take a break due to many people being on vacation. Usually at this time I am just in the process of ‘gearing up’ for summer in youth ministry. Between mission trips, interns, events, Camp Spalding, and tons of student contact time the summer is fast paced action for our youth! But that baton has been passed off to the Amazing Jason Barnes and he has taken it in stride. I do have the privilege of leading the mission trip to Vancouver with Jason, and look forward to that time in July. But there are still many ways to stay involved in the life of the church at Congo-Pres this summer (and beyond!) I’d like to share some of these with you as well as a few things I have been dreaming about in the life of the church The Welcome Team: You may have seen folks eager to greet you as you walked into our church building on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights. They are a part of our new Welcome Team. Their job is simply to hand you a bulletin, welcome you to
“Put on love, which links everything together in perfect harmony.” ~Colossians 3:14
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worship, and greet you with a smile (and sometimes a hug!). Our focus is to create a wel-coming and warm first contact into our church facilities. It is an easy and non-threatening way to be involved on Sunday mornings or Wednesday evenings. If this is one way you’d like to participate in the life of our church family please contact Doug and Susie Ashburn at [email protected]. Doug and Susie are team leaders for our Welcome Team and they would love to have you on board! The Well: We are kicking off the summer with a BBQ at Pioneer Park on June 6th from 6:00-8:00. On June 13th we will be exploring God in Film (6:15-7:30). Then we be-gin our summer events on June 20th with an All Family Movie~N~Smores night! We will be watching a family friendly movie and creating Smore masterpieces from 6:00-8:00! Then on July 25th we will be out at Chief Timothy State Park for a dinner BBQ, swim-ming, boating, and more from 6:00-8:30! Finally on August 29th we are having a Back-To-School Fall Kick-Off Extravaganza at our usual time of 6:15-7:30. We would love to have you join us for any and all of these great events! VBS: If you haven’t already heard we are doing something new this summer. Our VBS will be in the evenings from 6:00-8:30 June 24th – 28th. Kelly Paynter has been working hard to make this an event you won’t forget. Thanks to the support of our Mis-sion and Outreach Team we are able to truly make this an outreach ministry for our com-munity by not charging to participate. That’s right – it is FREE! VBS is a fantastic op-portunity to introduce children to the love and power of God and there are many ways for you to be a part of it – teaching, snacks, recreation, music, crafts, decorations, registration, set-up and clean-up. You name it and we’ll find a job for you! Let’s make this an All-Church effort this year! Contact Kelly at [email protected] or call the church office! Connection Groups: If you are not yet plugged in to a Connection Group (this is what we call our Small Group Ministry) I’d love to start a conversation with you about getting more ‘connected’ in this way. Connection Groups are specifically designed to go deeper in your faith journey with other people. Whether it is through Bible Study, Book Study, exploring a certain topic, DVD led curriculum, the results are the same: intention-ality in relationships and in faith. I encourage you to consider joining a Connection Group. Email me ([email protected]) or give me a call if you are ready to take the next step. As you get ready for this summer, I chal-lenge you to stay connected. The opportunities are there for your faith to grow and be strength-ened. I’m looking forward to partnering with you in furthering God’s Kingdom this summer and beyond! Pastor Josh
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SUNDAY 8:30am Contemporary Service This worship offers a modern way to praise our Lord. Our talented Song Team leads our music. Come as you are and worship in a casual atmosphere. Join us for coffee and cookies following worship.
10:00am Sunday School is offered for all ages. A combined adult class is available in the chapel that focuses on people in our own congregation’s life of faith, while children and youth attend their own classes.
11:00am Traditional Service This worship is traditional with hymns and music offered by the beautiful voices of our Chancel Choir. Join us for coffee and cookies following worship.
Childcare available all morning.
WEDNESDAY 6:15pm The Well
Join us in Fellowship Hall for an interactive worship experience that explores life and faith in a dynamic new way. In June, we are studying God in Film.
On June 20th, we are having a Movie-N-Smores Family
Fun Night! 6-8pm!
Childcare is available for 5 and under in the Nursery. Children 1st - 6th grade have the special opportunity to grow in fellow-
ship with our LOGOS Programs.
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New House Giving On Sunday, April 29 we, as a congregation, voted to purchase the house at 636 7th Avenue. In doing so we obligated ourselves to several new tasks. One of those responsibili-ties is evaluating who we are as a church and where God is leading us with this opportunity. This will be addressed over the next 18 to 24 months. A second responsibility is pay-ing this years interest that we will ac-crue. Obviously, as this is a new op-portunity this cost was not included in our budget last year. As elder for Steward-ship, I would ask that each and every one of us pray and consider giving an extra gift over our stewardship pledge to cover this obligation. Next year, knowing that this is part of our ongoing budget, it will be included in our annual financial pic-ture. Please note on your giving that this is a special gift to help cover our new house purchase. Thank you in advance for your generosity and future vision for the opportunities that God so generously has provided.
Vicky Boubel Stewardship
Our Financial Stewardship Thank you so much for providing support to our church in your faithful giving of pledges and financial support. As of May 21st our income statement shows we are ahead of our expenses. Year to date Contributions: $260,836.64 Budget year to date: $253,960.00
Wednesday, June 6th @ Pioneer Park
(by the playground) 6pm-8pm
We’ll bring the meat and you bring a side to share! We
will have door prizes for all ages!
(Bring the whole family and don’t forget a lawn chair)
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Diane Wilmonen Scholarship 2012
The Diane Wilmonen Scholarship winner for 2012 is Breanna Wittman. She was se-lected from a field of four out-standing students. Breanna is the daughter of Steve and Mi-chelle Wittman and the sister of Bryce Wittman.
Since a young age, Bre-anna has been both involved in the Congregational-Presbyterian Church and in mu-sic. When she was about 5 years old she discovered that she had a passion for singing and was mentored by Music Director Beth Katzenberger. With this opportunity to perform she gained both experience and confidence. She is a frequent member of our Song Team.
While part of our youth program, Breanna had the opportunity to attend the mission trips to Mexico and San Francisco. She gained insight into what it meant to help others, how they coped with living in such poverty and still manage to greet the day with a smile. She felt that God used her to help others through physical labor as well as through love. She has also been involved with Logos.
Breanna’s interests have been in swim team, playing the guitar to accom-pany herself singing, hip hop, reading, playing golf or tennis, winter skiing and studying. Singing is her true passion and she has had the opportunity to sing at coffee shops, restaurants, wine tastings and fundraisers.
In high school, she was a member of the Honors Society and invited to a Na-tional Youth Leadership forum on Medicine. Breanna just finished her freshman year at LCSC, where she is currently majoring in chemistry with a possible minor in psychology. Her goal is to become a pharmacist. She has always had an eager-ness to help people and with this profession she “can simply help people get well again.” Breanna can’t wait until she has her degree, working on site with people face to face, and making their lives a little bit better every day.
Breanna, like Diane, has a great love for both music and Congo-Pres Church. We are proud to award this $1,000.00 Diane Wilmonen Scholarship to Breanna Wittman.
Congratulations, Breanna!
Community Action Food Bank June 17th has been designated as “Food Bank
Sunday.” This month, the Food Bank has
expressed needs for the following items:
� Pancake Mix � Muffin Mix
� Syrup � Oatmeal
� Macaroni & Cheese � Hamburger/Chicken/Tuna/Rice Helper
� Crackers � Cake Mixes � Frosting
� Flour � Spices � Sugar
These items may be brought to Fellowship Hall and
deposited in the grocery cart there.
Senior Exercise Meeting Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 9:10 am in Fellowship Hall. Now is a great time to join! We have fun and get in better shape at the same time.
Seniors, mark your Calendars!
July 13th we are going to see the
MurSea Mission Boat! More information to come soon!
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A Day at the Park On Friday, June 15th, at 11am, we are gathering in Fellowship Hall for prayer and devotion. Then we will load the bus and vans for the short drive to Hells Gate State Park. We will be barbecuing tri-tip steak under the shade of the gazebo. The menu will also include salads, fruit and baked beans. Please bring a lawn chair for this activity, and sign up is required by June 13th.
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Register Online Today! Register Online Today! Register Online Today! Register Online Today! www.campspalding.orgwww.campspalding.orgwww.campspalding.orgwww.campspalding.org Costs start at $135.Costs start at $135.Costs start at $135.Costs start at $135.
Don’t let money be a factor, we have scholarships!
If you have any questions about Summer Camp, Scholarships, or Registration please contact: Pastor Josh (509-552-3052) or
Jason Barnes (713-452-9391)
Men's Bible Study
We will meet every Wednesday through the summer at 6:45am in Fellowship Hall with Pastor Steve, who leads our study and discussion. Enjoy coffee and donuts, and ex-perience great fellowship with the men of the church.
Summer Schedule Changes:
Women's Association
Has concluded their study and will be resum-ing in September.
Monday Evening Craft Night
We will be taking the summer off and we will resume in September.
Women's Morning Bible Study We have concluded the study of Corinthians. There will be no study through the summer months and we will resume in September.
Women's Evening Bible Study
The Women’s Evening Bible Study will take a break over the summer and continue their series Becoming a Woman of Freedom in September.
Men’s Fraternity
We meet Friday Mornings at 6am, and our final meeting will be June 22nd. Men’s Fra-ternity will take a break over the summer months and will resume in the Fall.
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Parent’s Night OutParent’s Night OutParent’s Night OutParent’s Night Out Friday, June 15th; 5:30—9:30pm. A special opportunity for parents to
enjoy an evening out. Bring your kids for a fun night filled with games, activities and pizza!
Space is limited so reserve early, spots fill up fast.
Reserve your child’s spot by calling Ellen Hollingshead at 791-5877 or Facebook Mom’s Day Out ~ Lewiston
I need your information!I need your information!I need your information!I need your information!
Comments, Questions, or Concerns? Email Chelsea Solem at [email protected] Or call at 208-743-4444
If you are a parent or friend or guardian of a 1st, 2nd or 3rd grader I would love your contact information so that I can keep you informed of what is going on. Please email [email protected] with your name, child’s name, email address and mailing address where impor-
tant information can be sent. THANKS! -Chelsea Solem
JR. LOGOS in JUNE! Wednesdays at 6:15-7:30
Note: Kindergarteners and 3rd graders will move up into their respective programs in the Fall!
This Month’s Schedule! June 6th: BBQ @ Pioneer Park
(fun crafts and lesson)
June 13th: Rejoice Always!
Fun in the sun! (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
June 20th: Movie and Smores
Family night! (Combined with the Well and LOGOS)
June 27th: Vacation Bible School!
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Meet our
Nursery Staff My name is
Whitney Jack-
son. I am 21
years old and
am currently
attending
LCSC to be-
come a nurse,
and over the
summer I will
be taking my CNA class.
On the side I enjoy photography,
particularly portraits and events.
My favorite thing is doing
crafts with the kids!
My name is
Elizabeth Lang-
ley. I am 19 and
currently in my
sophomore
year at LCSC. I
am majoring in
Biology with an
emphasis in Pre
-Med. I am also
a swim instructor and lifeguard at the
Asotin County Aquatic Center. I love
working with children because they
are so energetic and fun to be around.
My name is Heather Crosby. I am a junior at
LCSC. I am majoring in Psychology with a minor in
English. I love working with kids and enjoy seeing
them grow. I also work at the Northwest Chil-
dren's Home and I volunteer at the Willow Cen-
ter. I love animals and have fish and 2 rats. I love
children and eventually would like to be a coun-
selor for children. I originally come from Kuna,
Idaho which is about fifteen minutes from Boise. I
lived in Kuna all of my life until I came up here for school. I enjoy working at the church and I look
forward to coming to work every Sunday.
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SonRise National Park Annual VBS @ Congo-Pres
Vacation Bible School will be held during the evenings of June 24-28, 2012. This summer, bring your children to SonRise National Park at Congo-Pres and get them started on a life-changing journey that will last the rest of their lives. Children will learn that no matter what extreme
challenges may come their way in life, they will have the indescribable, all-powerful, unchangeable, unwavering JESUS to guide their way!
DATES: June 24-28
TIME: 6-8:30pm
AGES: 4 years - 6th Grade
PRICE: FREE!!!!
Congregational-Presbyterian Church 709 6th St. Lewiston, ID 83501 Phone: 743-4444 www.congopres.org
June 24-28, 2012 — 6pm to 8:30pm — For ages 4 years (by Sept. 1st) thru 6th Grade Questions? Contact VBS Director, Kelly Paynter, at 208-791-1262
Name: _______________________________________________
Nickname: ______________________ � Boy � Girl
Birth date: ___________ Grade this fall: ________________
Address:_________________________________________________________________
Parent(s) Name: ________________________________ Phone: _______________
Emergency Contact: ___________________________ Phone: _______________
Church currently attending_____________________________________________
Medical concerns we should be aware of (allergies, etc.)
___________________________________________________________________________
Media Release: (Please Initial)
I give permission for my child to be photographed during the week
of VBS. (To be used in our BBQ Slideshow)_____________
VBS is FREE this year! Bring a Friend!
Come and see! The 2nd annual "10 Days of Praise" will take place at
Brackenbury Square located near the 500 block between "D" Street and
Main Street in downtown Lewiston. Worship will be led on stage by area
church song teams and worship leaders at three daily times; 7am, noon and
6:30pm each day from Friday, June 15th thru Sunday, June 24th. Beth
Katzenberger and the worship team will be on the stage Friday evening June
15th at 6:30pm. This is going to be an awesome opportunity for those who
attend to worship God in a beautiful outdoor setting and everyone is wel-
come to all of the performance times over the 10 day event! There will also
be information tables on various local churches and vendor booths and don’t
forget to bring a hot dish for the valley’s largest ever picnic/potluck on the
last day of the event at 5:30pm on Sunday, June 24th.
If you would like more information or want to inquire about vending
space or volunteering to help at the event contact Scott or Tracy at
208-746-5095 or email [email protected].
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Happy June Birthday to:
Doug Ryker, Patricia Brinegar, Julia
Franklin (1st); Vern Breazeal (2nd); Scott
Funk (5th); Emily Brown (6th); Judy
Rooney, Austin Gibbs (7th); Terry
Herman, Mekenzie Ely (9th); Sue
Taulbee, Emma-Lee Sandaine, Thomas
Dammarell (11th); Noah Norwood (12th);
Laura Bracken (14th); Charles Billings
(15th); Hyla Hitchcock, Kathy
Hollingshead, Jay Thomson, Natalie
Williams (16th); Shirlene Jutte, Andrea
Wagner, Sierra Ashe, Gracie Sheppard
(17th); Carie McKenna, Corbin
Schroeder,
Dylan
LaVance
(19th); Nao
Tai (21st);
Donna
Myers, Bill
Blume, Duane Meske, Peggy Fulton, Ella
Dyer (22nd); Kindra Hibbard (23rd); Jim
Stuck, Mason Dammon (24th); Ellisa
Dilling (26th); Sally Gabby, Debbie
Zenner (27th); Addy Gibbs, Cassidy Arnot
(28th); Georgia Jurgens, Susan Peterson
(29th); Addi Travis (30th)
A big thank you goes out to
all our Teachers this year in
Sunday School, Logos &
Jr. Logos!
Children’s Sunday School: Lori Coons, Liz Rawson, Amy Parker, Tami Thomson, Kelly Paynter, Chelsea Solem, Chris
Paynter, & Jim Cach
Jr. Logos and Logos Leaders: Addy Gibbs, Melissa Thomson, Heather Spurling, Reece Uhlorn,
Elijah Mainini, Cara Casper, Krista Solem, Breanna Wittman
Adult Sunday School:
Tom & Vicky Boubel, Steve Taulbee, Josh Bruns, Steve Wilbraham
We are now on Facebook! “Like” us to keep informed of
what is happening in our church.
http://www.facebook.com/CongregationalPresbyterianChurch
LINK Deadline &
Volunteers
The deadline to submit articles for the July LINK is Monday, June 18th. Articles can be sent via email to [email protected] or brought to the church office. Volunteers will meet in the Administration Building on Tuesday, June 26th at 9am to assemble the newsletter for mailing.
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Congregational-Presbyterian Church 709 Sixth Street, Lewiston, ID 83501
Phone (208) 743-4444; Fax (208) 798-3050
Website: www.congopres.org
Email: [email protected]
PASTORS
Rev. Steve Wilbraham . . .. …………………. Senior Pastor
Rev. Josh Bruns. . . . . . . . …...................... Associate Pastor
MINISTRY TEAM
Carrie Gurgel-Goodwin . . . . . ………..... . Adult Ministry
Tami Thomson. . . . . . . . . . ………..... Children’s Ministry
Kelly Paynter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …... ……... . . . . . . . Clerk
Susan Mann. . . . . . . . . . . ………….... CPC Fund Ministry
Stephnay Gossage . . . . . . ... . . …... . ……... . . Fellowship
Jim Schroeder. . . . . ………….. Membership & Evangelism
Sue Taulbee . . . . . . . . . ….... ……... . . . . . . . . . . . Mission
Stephanie Whitcomb. . . . . . …… ……... Seniors’ Ministry
Nancy Emerich . . . . . ... . . . . . . . …... . . ……... . . .Service
Vicky Boubel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …… . ……... Stewardship
Kathy McIntosh. . . . . . . . ……... . …... .. ……... . Worship
Marty Gibbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ………..... Youth Ministry
Trustees:
Mike Rooney, Paul Schrette, Gary Chase
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STAFF
Kathy Johnson ………...Administrator/Treasurer
Bobbi Jo Sinner ………………..Youth Secretary
Sarah Emerich………………… Secretary, LINK Editor & Child-care Ministry Dir.
Mike Gabby ………….Seniors Ministry Director
Jason Barnes …………Dir. of Student Ministries
Beth Katzenberger……. Dir. of Music Ministries
Chelsea Solem …..Children’s Ministry Associate
Dick Sherwin …………………………Custodian
Ellen Hollingshead ….Dir. of Mother’s Day Out
OFFICE HOURS:
M-Th: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Congregational-Presbyterian Church
709 6th Street Lewiston, Idaho 83501