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Dear Family of Faith at CPC,
When the great cathedrals of Europe were built, many who helped fund them never lived to see them finished. Notre-Dame in Paris, for example, took 182 years to complete! The original donors never saw the sunlight stream through the stained glass, and they never heard the choir fill the sanctuary. But they believed in building something that would inspire faith and wonder for generations to come.
The most meaningful work we do still happens the same way. Whether we are helping someone get back on their feet, challenging injustice, or nurturing young people to thrive, we plant seeds whose fruit we may never see. That’s what it means to be part of something bigger than ourselves.
By God's grace, the church is not simply here for us. It's here for the generations who will follow us and for the neighbors who have yet to discover the abundant life Christ offers. We are called to build, serve, give, and dream with a faith that trusts God to bring a harvest, over and over again, in God's time.
This Sunday, the Rev. Dr. Heidi Bolt will preach and lead a workshop after worship, inviting us to imagine how we as people of Community Presbyterian Church can be a blessing to Post Falls and beyond -- not just today, but for future generations.
What a gift to be part of something so life-giving and so ETERNAL!
Grace and peace,
Betsey
Pastor Betsey Moe
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This year, our stewardship sermon series invites us to reflect on what the concept of being BLESSED meant for God's people in the early church. As we discover how God’s blessings are meant to flow through us rather than stop with us, we’ll consider how our giving can make a difference today and for generations to come. The series will culminate as we bring forward our Faith Promise pledges for 2027 on November 22.
November 15: "A Life that Leaves a Legacy" 1 Timothy 6:6-19 -- Rev. Dr. Heidi Bolt of the Presbyterian Foundation, Guest Preacher
November 22: “Blessing Is Meant to Flow” 2 Corinthians 9:6–12; Luke 12:22–34
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Welcome, Rev. Dr. Heidi Bolt!
Mission Relations Officer,
The Presbyterian Foundation
This Sunday, November 15, we welcome a special guest to be a part of our Stewardship series. The Rev. Dr. Heidi Bolt is a Presbyterian minister who most recently served as the interim pastor at First Presbyterian Church, Portland, Oregon. Prior to this position she served as co-pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Red Wing, Minnesota, as well as several interim pastor positions. She has also held leadership positions related to finance within the larger PC(USA) denomination.
Rev. Dr. Bolt holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of Puget Sound, a Masters of Divinity from Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, VA, and a Doctor of Ministry from Claremont School of Theology. She lives in Salem with her husband Greg and their two teenagers: daughter Sophia and son Thaddeus.
In addition to preaching, Heidi will be leading a workshop on legacy giving on Sunday after worship.
Our ministry model at CPC allows for a guest preacher to join us once a month, giving Pastor Betsey a needed break from preaching, and our congregation the opportunity to hear from a wide variety of voices.
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Your nine elected elders want to keep you informed about what’s happening in the life of the church. At their November 10 stated meeting, they:
- Welcomed two new members: Celebrated Tom and Sue Mathews, who joined the congregation on November 8 after approval by elder representatives.
- Set the date for the Longest Night Service: December 21 at 7 p.m. at CPC.
- Planned a special December 27 worship service: A 10 a.m. brunch potluck, with worship around tables in the Fellowship Hall.
- Explored new fellowship opportunities: Discussed having meals and conversation in members' homes during January and February, connecting with the sermon series, Come as You Are.
- Discussed a change to e-news giving updates: Decided to move from monthly to quarterly congregational giving reports in the e-news, accompanied by a narrative to provide a more meaningful picture of giving patterns. A new format will launch in January.
- Received a staff compensation proposal: Personnel recommended cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for all paid staff.
- Approved a new disbursing treasurer: Andy Meiners will serve alongside Eric Verhaeghe.
- Received an update from the Ezra 3 Team: The City of Post Falls has informed the team that renting basement space to A Parent’s Paradise will require a fire sprinkler system throughout the church building. The team is gathering cost estimates and will explore alternative ways to partner with A Parent’s Paradise while considering next steps.
- Appointed a new clerk of session: Approved Amy Jo Meiners to begin serving in January 2027.
- Approved Family Promise hosting dates: Confirmed the congregation’s hosting schedule for 2027.
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Presbytery Worship Service at CPC November 19
The Presbytery of the Inland Northwest is meeting for their quarterly gathering on Thursday, November 19 -- and it's CPC's time to host! The day will begin with worship at 10 a.m. in our sanctuary, and all are invited. The Rev. Catherine Tobey of Spokane will preach, Pastor Betsey will preside at communion, and Claudette Rose, Eric Moe, and TJ Cerny will lead music. The rest of the day's events are reserved for elected commissioners from each of the 37 churches in the presbytery. Thanks to Win Heggem and Marilyn Mattie for their part in providing morning snacks and to our board of Deacons preparing lunch!
| | This year, CPC and Calvary Lutheran Church are teaming up to put on a special Thanksgiving Eve service on Wednesday, November 25 at 6:30 p.m. The service will be held at Calvary Lutheran Church at 1011 N. Compton Street in Post Falls -- and Pastor Betsey will be the preacher. We realize that some people go out of town or are busy with family festivities on Thanksgiving Eve, but for those of you who ARE around and looking for inspiration and community, please come! We will share communion with our neighboring faith community and express gratitude for all of God's blessings. | | |
Family Promise at CPC Starting November 15
CPC will host Family Promise November 15-22. Look at the white board in the narthex to fill any remaining volunteer needs.
The Unity Church will cover dinners and overnight hosting at CPC Thursday through Sunday (November 19-22).
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Bring Your Faith Promise Card
on November 22
As an act of worship, we will all bring forward our Faith Promise Cards filled in with our pledges for next year on November 22. Need a card? Click here.
| | Please Note: The Least Coin offering is moving from the FIRST to the LAST Sunday of each month. Collect your spare change over the course of the month and bring it as an offering to the deacons' fund. The next Least Coin offering will be collected on November 29. | | |
Vendor spots are still available (no food vendors please).
Please email office@pfcpc.org for more info.
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NEW Worship Service This Year:
A Service of the Longest Night
The holiday season can be a difficult time for those experiencing grief, loss, loneliness, or uncertainty. This year, our church will hold its first Longest Night Service, offering a quiet and reflective space to acknowledge the pain we may carry during this season. Through prayer, Scripture, music, and time for reflection, we will remember that even in the longest night, God's love and light remain with us. All are welcome to come just as they are and find comfort, hope, and peace in God's presence.
| | Postcards are available for pick up in the fellowship hall for you to distribute to friends and neighbors. We love our Christmas Eve visitors! | | |
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.
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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.
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Important Dates
NOVEMBER
11/15-22 Family Promise at CPC
11/15 Stewardship Workshop - after worship
11/19 Presbytery of the Inland Northwest Summit at CPC; public worship at 10 am
11/22 Congregational Meeting; Advent Church Decorating Party
11/25 Thanksgiving Eve Service at Calvary Lutheran Church 6:30 pm
11/29 Advent Begins
DECEMBER
12/3 Holiday Bazaar set-up (eve)
12/4-5 Holiday Bazaar
12/21 Longest Night Service at 7 pm
12/24 Christmas Eve Worship at 7 pm
12/27 Worship at 10 am in the Fellowship Hall - with potluck brunch, Quarterly Birthday Celebration
Want to view CPC's event calendar? Click the button below.
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What did the townspeople say when someone needed to have a boat made?
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We Noah guy!
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