CUMC Messenger

Community United Methodist Church

1470 W Hanley Ave - Coeur d'Alene ID 83815

208.765.8800 www.cdaumc.org

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THE MESSENGER

August 4, 2022

Sunday, August 7

Pastor Amanda Nicol Preaching

Acts 16:9-15 (NRSVUE)

In-person & livestream on the website

(www.cdaumc.org) at 10:00 am

For more information

Hello Friends,

I recently attended a training event and had the opportunity to spend lots of time in conversation with United Methodist colleagues. One of the topics that came up was, "What does it mean to be Methodist?" Obviously, neither our conversation nor this article can answer the breadth of this question, but it is important to remember one of the key points of what it means to be Methodist. In one of his many letters, John Wesley wrote, "Though we cannot think alike, may we not love alike? May we not be of one heart, though we are not of one opinion? Without a doubt, we may. Herein all the children of God may unite, notwithstanding these smaller differences."

Being Methodist has never been about agreeing on everything. That is not our history. I appreciate that John Wesley said, "though we cannot" (my emphasis) rather than though we may not. He seems to have understood that it is inevitable that there will be differences of opinion. It seems that the goal is not to spend so much of our time trying to convince others that we are right, but rather that we should remember what we hold in common. To read more click here:

2022 Pacific Northwest Annual Conference Report

Annual Conference is the annual gathering of United Methodist clergy and laity across our Pacific Northwest connection. The 149th session of the Pacific Northwest Annual Conference was held remotely online on June 19, 21 and 25, 2022, with clergy and laity sessions preceding it on June 1 and 14, respectively, and with commissioning and ordination occurring on June 22. Bishop Elaine JW Stanovsky of the Greater Northwest Episcopal Area was the officiating bishop. The conference theme was Called To Be: Alert, Faithful, Brave, Love, based on 1 Corinthians 16:13-14. Read more about what happened at this year's conference here.

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During the school year, our church hosts a Head Start preschool program in partnership with the Community Early Learning Center at North Idaho College. In addition to providing space for the preschool, we also raise funds for Weekend Food Packs and purchase school supplies for the older siblings in our Head Start families.

This year the church is sending $3145.00 we have already raised to the Food Pack initiative, which provides essential supplemental nutrition for food-insecure children in Head Start. But we still need help raising funds for school supplies! It costs approximately $40 per student to purchase a year’s worth of school supplies. Please consider donating to this ministry by writing a check to the church and putting “Head Start School Supplies” in the memo line, or by giving online at cdaumc.org/give and choosing “Head Start School Supplies Drive” from the dropdown menu. If you are unable to give money at this time, there will also be an opportunity to donate your time this fall by reading books to the preschoolers (more information to come). Thank you for your support!

Phishing Scams

Recently the church was victim to a type of online fraud called 'phishing.' Phishing is when a scammer impersonates a member or employee of a legitimate organization through email in order to steal money or implant malware on a device. Thankfully, the amount stolen from the church was very small and steps have been taken to secure our bank account. This is a good time for all of us to review safe email practices!

Read this article in the link below to learn more about how to identify and protect yourself from phishing scams. As a reminder, church staff will never email you asking for money or gift cards. If in doubt, always call the church office to verify a Phishing Scam.

https://www.resourceumc.org/en/content/is-this-email-fake-how-to-avoid-phishing-scams

Lifestart Kits

Last week Pastor Amanda blessed kits 74, 75, and 76. Fred Asher and Jim & Alice DeShazer delivered the kits this week to the Department of Health and Welfare. The kits contain household items for foster youth who are aging out of the system.

Come and welcome Amanda

at Arbor Crest Wine Cellar

Thursday, August 11, at 5:30 pm

A Welcoming event for Pastor Amanda will be held on Thursday, August 11th, at the Arbor Crest Wine Cellar's Summer Concert Series. The featured artist will be Pamela Benton whose music is described as "relaxing and easy on the ears."

The winery's concert admission gate opens at 4 pm, with concert times from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Admission is limited to persons 21 years of age and older.

General admission seating is lawn seating. Bringing a lawn chair or blanket is highly recommended. You may bring your own food and the winery also has a Mediterranean-inspired menu for purchase. Only non-alcoholic in factory-sealed containers are allowed to be brought on the grounds.

Arbor Quest Wine Cellars is located at 4705 N. Fruit Hill Rd., Spokane Valley, WA 99217

For further details and information, please click on the website button below.

Arbor Crest Wine Cellar Website

Join the Quest Group to welcome Amanda

with coffee and pastries on

Thursday, August 18 at 9:00 am,

at The Village Bakery located at

190 Hayden Ave, Hayden, ID 83835

2nd Harvest Food Truck Events

Money from United Women in Faith and Community United Methodist Church is enough for the food truck to be in the parking lot 3 times!

Watch for sign-up sheets in August. We will need between 15 and 20 people to help at each event.

Friday, Sept. 9, 11 am - 1 pm

Thursday, Oct. 13, 11 am - 1 pm

Wednesday, Nov. 2, 11 am - 1 pm

Suicide Prevention Lifeline

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has a new direct phone number! Anyone who is experiencing a mental health crisis or suicidal thoughts can dial 988 and be immediately connected with a crisis counselor. The previous number (1-800-273-8255) also still works. Please program 988 into your cell phone so you can be prepared to help someone in their time of need.

Prayers for Stephen Robert West, the eldest son on Dr. Bob and Martha West, who died of a brain tumor. Prayers for his family, especially his parents who were long-time members of this church.

Prayers for Julee Ferguson for the loss of her husband to cancer last week.

Prayers for Corbin Donboz, who has a rare autoimmune system disease.

Continued prayers for Ruth Johnson who is struggling with Congestive Heart Failure.

Prayers for Harry Reed who is having an MRI on his back this week for possible back surgery.

Prayers for Sharry Robinson's brother-in-law, Bill, back in the nursing home.

Prayers for Dick White's wife, Ruth. His niece, Patty Davis who is doing much better and is now in rehab.

Prayers for Vicki Jo who is struggling with ALS.

Prayers for friend of Sharry Robinson, Cassie, who had a massive brain tumor removed last week & is cancerous. She will start treatments 7/12.

Continue prayers for Julian as he undergoes more tests.

Continued prayers for the Solum family with Reid's passing on July 5th. Prayers for Cindy and Gail.

Prayers for Bob McCall as he continues treatments.

Anastazia's children suffering with Covid.