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Dear Congregation of CPC,

First of all, I want to thank you for your words of encouragement and celebration as the news was shared last week about my nomination to the installed pastor position. I am grateful and hopeful right along with you! I look forward to July 20, when you will have a special congregational meeting in which members will participate in the vote.

This Sunday, we welcome the Rev. Dick Avery to the pulpit to preach on Jeremiah 18 and the Sovereignty of God. It will be a message of hope and comfort in times of uncertainty. Dick is a well-loved preacher in the Inland Northwest Presbytery and served for many years as the senior pastor at Shadle Park Presbyterian Church. His preaching allows me to attend the Whitworth Ministry Summit this week, where I know I will be inspired and energized alongside other ministry leaders.

And finally, I wanted to send you all a Jesuit prayer that I found to be meaningful as I look at the world through the lens of my faith in Jesus Christ. As conflict in the Middle East upends the lives of countless people we cannot see, may we pray all the more:

God of mercy and compassion,

of grace and reconciliation,

pour your power upon all your children in the Middle East:

Jews, Muslims and Christians,

Palestinians and Israelis.

Let hatred be turned into love, fear to trust, despair to hope,

oppression to freedom, occupation to liberation,

that violent encounters may be replaced by loving embraces,

and peace and justice could be experienced by all.

— Reverend Said

Grace and peace,

Betsey

Pastor Betsey 

Listen to Pastor Betsey's "What Happens in the Garden..." sermon from June 22 by clicking here. A written copy of the sermon is also available here. Feel free to share this with others!

Come, begin again this summer with the CPC community for our summer sermon series!

June 15 – Genesis 1 – Creation

June 22 – Genesis 2/3 – Adam and Eve

June 29 – Guest Preacher Dick Avery, "It's Not Fair! - A Reflection on the Sovereignty of God and Jeremiah 18

July 6 - Genesis 4 – Cain and Abel

July 13 – Community Worship Service at Q'emiln Park (10 am)

July 20 – Genesis 9 – Noah’s Ark

July 27 – Genesis 12 – Call of Abram

August 3 – Genesis 15/16 – Promise of a Son

August 10 – CPC’s Beginnings

August 17 – Genesis 18 – Sarah Laughs

August 25 – Genesis 25/27 – Jacob and Esau

August 31 - Genesis 37/50 - Joseph and His Brothers

Visit the "Share the Harvest" Table

Some of you have already been leaving gifts of extra produce and plant starters on a table in the Fellowship Hall, free to anyone who wants or needs it. We're going to make this table official and give it a name! The SHARE THE HARVEST Table will be a place throughout the summer and early fall where you may bring extra garden or orchard produce to share with others at CPC. Those without a garden will get to enjoy the fresh fruit and veggies, and those with overabundant gardens will get to share in a simple way. Come one, come all to the SHARE THE HARVEST Table to give and take freely!

We have 2 more spots available for the July 12 Spokane Indians game! First come, first served! Contact Tami Wills ASAP via text (509-475-3668) or via email wills_tamijason@comcast.net. Tickets are $25 each and can be paid via check, payable to CPC or cash with a note that it is for fellowship-Indians baseball. See you at the ballpark!

Please remember, there will not be a sanctuary service on July 13. See you at Q'emiln for worship!

Field Trip Fun at Big Red's Barn!

The Thursday women’s Bible study went on a field trip last week. We went to Big Red’s Barn in CDA. They have all kinds of animals (snakes, lizards, turtles, llama, pig, lambs, all kinds of birds, wallaby, miniature Zebu, etc.) that you can see, and some of which you can pet. Afterward, we enjoyed frozen yogurt.

Pictured: Madronna Thayer, Nellrae Kealy, Marilyn Desjarlais, Dorothy Baggarley, Heather Westlake, a LLama and a Wallaby

Adult Bible Study Visits the Cataldo Mission

The Friday Bible study went on a field trip last week. We went to the Cataldo Mission in Cataldo, ID. It is called the House of the Great Spirit. It is the oldest standing building in the state of Idaho. It was built by Father Rivali and the Coeur d’Alene Indians on the Coeur d’Alene River in 1840. The ceiling was stained with huckleberries! 

Pictured: Carrie Stuart, Heather and Mel Westlake, Tami Wills, Sierra, Nadine Sutch, Tom and Sharon Conlon, and Shari Kime

Family Promise will be using our CPC facilities for housing July 6 through July 20. These weeks are called Kaleidoscope Weeks, where only shelter is provided. (No meals, laundry or overnight volunteers needed during these weeks.)

Bountiful Sunday Meals

Bountiful Sunday Meals, our free weekly community meal, is meeting needs in our community!! Feedback received from attendees has been so positive, thanking us for the “extras” we offer. Many have benefitted from the new T-shirts, socks and toiletries. Volunteers have seen the atmosphere in the room evolve in the six short months since beginning the ministry from individual attendees sitting alone at tables to animated conversations and camaraderie around shared meals! Come join in the fellowship and share your gift of service!

To volunteer, sign up in the Fellowship Hall or contact Julie Hoerner at sjgk4h@roadrunner.com.

Contribute to 3rd Avenue Marketplace Collection

The 3rd Avenue Marketplace is part of the Idaho Foodbank. Each month we offer a suggested "focus" on products, however we welcome each and every type of donation for 3rd Avenue Marketplace. We accept donations at church every Sunday. (Box located in the narthex.)

Community Presbyterian Church celebrates 135 continuous years of ministry in Post Falls on August 10! We have planned a wonderful set of activities on August 10 (when we will give thanks for the past) and on August 17 (when we will look ahead with hope). 

August 10: Potluck after worship + tours of the "Old Church" and the Post Falls Museum

August 17: Neighborhood Prayer Walk before church, Ezra 3 Team Commissioning in Worship

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

6/27 Family Promise of North Idaho Golf Classic at the Links

6/29 Quarterly Birthday Celebration

7/4 4th of July - Be safe out there!

7/6-20 Family Promise Kaleidoscope Weeks at CPC

7/9 Nominating Committee Meeting at 6:00 pm

7/12 Baseball night with the Spokane Indians (CPC will have a block of seats)

7/13 Community Worship Service at Q'emiln Park at 10:00 am. (No service at CPC.)

7/12-13 Post Falls Days https://www.postfallspolice.gov/189/Post-Falls-Festival

7/15 Session Mini-Retreat at the Verhaeghe home at 4:30 pm

7/20 Congregational Meeting following worship to elect Pastoral Candidate

8/10 CPC's 135th Anniversary Celebration (Looking back!)

8/17 CPC's 135th Anniversary Celebration (Looking forward!)

8/27 Choir Rehearsal & Potluck at 5:00 pm

9/4 Women's Bible Study resumes after summer break

9/5 Adult Bible Study resumes after summer break

9/20 Life Line Screening at CPC - registration info coming in July or August

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Community Bulletin Board

Post Falls Festival 2025 – A Summer Celebration for All Ages! 

Join us for the biggest event of the summer in Post Falls! The Post Falls Festival is a beloved annual event that takes place every year during the second weekend of July, and it’s packed with activities, live entertainment, local food, arts & crafts, and so much more!



This fun-filled weekend is perfect for families, neighbors, and visitors of all ages, offering something for everyone. Whether you're here to enjoy live music, explore local artisans, indulge in delicious local food, or simply spend time with loved ones, the Post Falls Festival celebrates the vibrant spirit of our community.

 What to Expect:

• Live music performances
• Delicious local food vendors
• Arts & crafts booths
• Fun activities for all ages
• And much more!
• Mark your calendars for the second weekend of July — you won’t want to miss it! Be sure to invite your friends and family for a weekend full of fun, community spirit, and unforgettable memories.
• Free Parking, Free Shuttle



Date: July 11-13

Location: Q'emiln Park, 12201 W. Parkway Drive, Post Falls, Idaho, and surrounding Post Falls Community

Let’s make this the best festival yet! 

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