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All are welcome.

Dear CPC Congregation,

Tomorrow is May Day! I have fond memories of clipping lilacs from the bushes at my grandparents' house, putting them in homemade construction paper cones, and leaving them on neighbors' doorsteps. It was a beautiful, simple practice of spreading goodwill and is a great visual of how God intends for the church to function: getting out into the community to spread the aroma of Christ.

The month of May is full at CPC. This Sunday, we'll have a presentation on local butterflies; on May 17, we will welcome a guest preacher from the presbytery AND receive a large group of new members; May 24 is Pentecost, which we'll celebrate with a "fiery" chili potluck after worship; and May 31 will be Music Appreciation Sunday. 

Thank you for being a part of such a vibrant community and for all the ways that YOU are a blessing to our community.

Grace and peace,

Betsey

Pastor Betsey Moe

Our Spring Sermon Series highlights themes explored by our Ezra 3 Design Team.

May 3 "Can our Property Have a Purpose?"

May 10 (Mother's Day): "God’s Favorites"



May 17: "Dreaming of a New Community" - Guest Preacher: Johnny Edmondson

Come and spend time chatting with fellow worshippers at CPC! Bring whatever you want to work on (could be a craft like sewing, quilting, scrapbooking, crochet, knitting, stamping, painting, drawing, etc. or something else like sorting your bills, or bring nothing and just chat)! Drop in any time between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Bring your own lunch. See Heather Westlake with any questions.

What theological or Biblical questions do you wonder about? (Why do we baptize infants? If God is sovereign and good, why do bad things happen? Do all dogs go to heaven?)

Pastor Betsey and a few guest preachers will be exploring a different question of faith each Sunday, June - August, in our summer sermon series, "Not All Who 'Wonder' are Lost.". Please submit your questions via email or in the "Big Questions" basket in the Fellowship Hall no later than May 20.

CPC Member Kara Wills recently returned from a Mission Trip to Costa Rica with the Campus Christian Fellowship from Western Washington University. Many of you supported Kara through direct financial support and prayers.

Kara writes: “Thanks to CPC and my awesome church family for your support, prayers and love - for this mission trip and always! This was an amazing God-filled experience for me and the team that got to go. The Lord blessed us in so many ways. In His name, we created meaningful relationships not only with the ministry we were partnering with, but also with many students we came across in our outreach, despite the language barrier. Costa Rica and this mission trip will always have a special place in my heart."

Volunteers Needed

for Upcoming Family Promise Week May 10-17

It's time to sign up to serve as a meal host, food provider, set up and tear down crew, laundry assistant or overnight host. See sign ups in narthex.

We foresee a need for additional overnight hosts. Brief training and a background check is required. If you have interest, please contact Mark Sipe at news@pfcpc.org. He can answer any questions, and get a background check started for you.

Contribute to the local food bank

by bringing food donations to CPC

Every month we have a suggested focus (provided to us from 3rd Ave Marketplace) for our donations, but any and all donations are welcome at any time. Thank you for your generosity.

Prayer Chain at CPC

Please click the button below if you would like to add a request to our prayer chain. (Respectfully, please be sure you have permission of the person before you share their name or condition with any group.)

Would you like to be a part of the community of faithful pray-ers? Please click on the button below and email our Prayer Chain Coordinator, Heather Westlake, with a request to be added to the list. Heather sends out regular requests via email.

Important Dates

5/3 "Local Butterflies: God's Artistry" - after worship

5/10 - 17 Family Promise at CPC

5/17 New Members Received in Worship (NEW DATE)

5/24 Pentecost Sunday & Chili Potluck

5/31 Music Appreciation Sunday

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6/6 Craft 'N Chat at CPC

6/7 Summer Sermon Series Starts: Not All Who "Wonder" Are Lost

6/28 Quarterly Birthday Celebration (during coffee fellowship)

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7/5 - 12 Family Promise at CPC

7/12 Community Worship at Q'emiln Park (no sanctuary service today)

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9/6 Fall Sermon Series Starts

9/15 Lifeline Screening at CPC

9/27 - 10/4 Family Promise at CPC

9/27 Quarterly Birthday Celebration (during coffee fellowship)

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11/15 - 22 Family Promise at CPC

11/15 Finance/Estate Planning Workshop - after worship

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12/24 Christmas Eve Worship

12/27 Quarterly Birthday Celebration (during coffee fellowship)

Want to view CPC's event calendar? Click the button below.

What is Paul's favorite exercise?

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Walking by faith!

What Are We Missing in this Newsletter?

Do you have a church-related event, or a story or testimony to add to the weekly e-news? A suggested improvement? A special request? FANTASTIC!

This is a "community newsletter" for CPC and we want your input! Please email the details you want shared to Jen, our admin assistant, by clicking here. Thank you!

Community Bulletin Board

Get ready to give!

From May 4–7, 2026, visit IdahoGives.org and consider making a donation to 3rd Avenue Marketplace, Family Promise or to any of the amazing participating nonprofits making a difference in our community. Giving ends at 11:59 PM MT on May 7, so be sure to make your gift in time!

Balance for life.

Fit and Fall Proof™ is a FREE fall prevention exercise program designed to strengthen older adults, so they fall less. Classes are open to individuals 60 years and older or anyone accompanying someone 60 years or older. The program provides seniors with moderate-intensity exercises taught by trained volunteers in a variety of locations throughout the five northern counties. These classes focus on strength, flexibility, mobility and balance and not only provide functional fitness, but offer a social aspect as well.

Classes are held throughout the panhandle including: Athol, St. Maries, Harrison, CdA, Hauser, Hayden, Post Falls, Rathdrum, Spirit Lake, Kellogg and more. To see schedules and locations, click here.

Click here to learn more about the Post Falls Historical Food Festival and to purchase tickets. See you there!

To learn more about this retreat, focused on "communal solitude and rest," visit the website: https://www.ingallscreek.org/upcoming-events

Would You Like To Share Activity Information Here?

Please email the details you want shared to Jen, our admin assistant, by clicking here. Pictures are appreciated but not required. Thank you!