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Pastor’s Perspective Dear Siblings in Christ, AR – 4 Electronic Distribution of the Confer- The Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference will ence Journal - Replace Conference Rules 4.052 meet in Boise, Idaho June 13-16 . Below are and 4.053 the pieces of legislation that will be acted up- The downloadable Conference Journal shall on by that body. I have given a brief descrip- be made publicly available online within two tion for each piece of legislation. The under- months of the adjournment of the Annual lined name of the individual legislation is Conference session, with a “print-on-demand” clickable to the full document if you are read- publishing option also available. ing this article as a pdf on the computer. AR – 5 Cause the Oregon-Idaho Conference to

IDAHOAction FALLS Requests Affirm Unity in Diversity to the General Con- — AR – 1 Revisions for Scholarship Policies of ference (2019) the Board of Ordained Ministry Prior to the called General Conference in Feb- This revision clarifies the application process ruary 2019, the Oregon-Idaho Conference Sec- and requirements for persons in pastoral lead- retary, on behalf of the Conference, shall send Sunday Schedule: ership positions to receive various types of a letter to the head of each annual conference continuing education funds. delegation with the text of the letter to be: The Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference urges 9:30 am Potluck Breakfast each Sunday DIST ARCHURCH – 2 Inclusive Language to Be Used at Ore- the Council of Bishops and the General Con- gon-Idaho Conference and District Meetings ference to affirm unity in our diversity, chal- 10:15 am Worship for Everyone & Kids Church and Worship lenge in love all that divides, and offer to all This action will reflect the openness and ac- people God’s saving grace through Jesus Looking Ahead: ceptance of all persons in the business and Christ for the transformation of the world. We worship of the Oregon-Idaho annual confer- pray that you will resist schism and express June 3rd - 9:30am - Begin summertime potluck breakfasts ence in the use of clearly inclusive language. openness to diverse perspectives in matters of sexual identity and practice. June 13th - 16th Annual Conference in Boise AR – 3 Child Incarceration and the United Na- June 23rd - Historic Tour of Idaho Falls Ridge Avenue Neighborhood tions Convention on Rights of the Child AR – 6 Bi-Lingual Signage for Welcome June 23rd - 7:30pm Salt Lake Trinity UMC Youth handbell concert Look inside We call on the United States Congress to join By the year 2020 all permanent public signage June 30th - 6:30pm - Flute Choir Recital for more de- with 196 other nations in ratifying the United at camps and other public facilities in Oregon- July 4th - Chukars Baseball Game and Barbeque tails about Nations Convention on the Rights of the Idaho Annual Conference, including the con- July 15th - Little Church In the Pines at Island Park these events. TRINITYChild; UNITED andMETHO Direct the Conference Secretary to ference center, will be bilingual, English and July 30th – Aug 2nd —Vacation Bible School write to the Oregon and Idaho Congressional Spanish. Local ministry settings in Oregon- Idaho are encouraged to adopt bilingual sign- September 9th — Rally Day—Start of Sunday School and fall schedule Representatives, as well as the President, Vice President and Secretary of State, encouraging age. Congregations where there is a primary September 15th – Walk to End Alzheimer's—Memory Methodists Team them to support pending and proposed legis- language other than English or Spanish will September 21st – Progressive Dinner - “Hors d'Oeuvre Appetizer Night at Trinity” lation regarding the rights of children. have signage with at least two languages. Standing Resolutions SR – 5 Support for Inclusive Lay Staff Employ- SR – 9 Close the Western Hemispheric Institute Methodist Church formally endorses the appli- SR – 1 Standing on the Side of Love ment Policy for Security Cooperation (formerly named the cation of the Universal Declaration of Human School of the Americas or SOA) Rights as it applies to incarcerated children. Churches throughout the Oregon-Idaho Annual The Oregon-Idaho Conference is committed to Conference welcome people of various ethnic employment practices in which laity called to We resolve to continue to support the endeavor Trinity will be well represented at Annual Con- groups, income levels, ability levels, religious serve are employed and dismissed without re- to close the WHINSEC located on the U.S. Army ference. Please keep Tia Durrant (Trinity’s Lay backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender gard for sexual orientation or gender identity. Base at Fort Benning, Georgia. WHINSEC trains Member), David Armstrong (delegate to Juris- identities to find a spiritual home in their congre- SR – 6 Support the Abolition of Human Traffick- Latin American military and law enforcement dictional Conference), Mario Estrada (Sage Dis- gations. Members of Conference United Method- ing (2009; r.2012, r. 2015) personnel in inhumane, oppressive tactics such trict Youth Equalization Member), Nanci Cutler ist churches include people of various sexual ori- as torture, assassination and kidnapping, to con- (Sage District Ethnic Equalization Member) and Neither Oregon or Idaho have enacted Safe Har- entations who are involved in loving relation- trol their populations. Theo French (Page) in your prayers. bor laws that treat sexually trafficked adults and ships. God calls us to stand on the side of love. children as victims of crime rather than perpetra- SR – 10 Human Rights for Incarcerated Children Blessings, We believe all relationships that are grounded in tors of crime. Therefore, we urge individuals, The Oregon/Idaho Conference of the United Rev. Ruth shared affection and are equitable in power re- churches and church related organizations to re- flect God’s will. We support marriage between search the status of Safe Harbor legislation in loving couples—gay, bisexual, lesbian, their own states. We believe that our ministry of Girl Scouting Troop 60 News - Nancy Stewart transgender, straight, celibate, or otherwise—that reconciliation requires us to work towards end- reflects such commitments. The girls and leaders are going to We are looking forward to a fun time together. ing human trafficking and to minister to the im- Jubilation at Filer Fairgrounds in Our plans for next year and summer activities SR – 2 Supporting Middle East Peace Efforts mediate needs of those who live in the fear, lone- early June for three days. This is need to be discussed and shared with girls and liness and physical pain that accompany human We urge our US and world leaders to carefully an every 3-year event planned by parents as developed. trafficking, offering hope and help to escape. explore appropriate actions that will Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council. eventually help to end the terrorism that contin- SR – 7 Climate Change ues to be nurtured in the Middle East. We resolve to take positive action to curb emis- We call upon United Methodists and other peo- United Methodist Women—UMW - Mary Nagel sions that contribute to global climate change. As ple of faith and good conscience to work for stewards of God’s creation we acknowledge our There will be no unit meetings in June or July. Mission u is being held August peace, to help change policies for the better and way of living, specifically our use of energy, cre- 3 – 4th in Twin Falls this year to improve human rights for all people. Mark your calendars for the annual ice cream so- ates emissions that a affect the climate and cial August 9th. Hoping to have a surprise for our section of the district. It will be a shorter SR – 3 Repair and Strengthen the 1965 Voting threaten all life. We resolve to support the crea- guest!!! mission, but just as interesting. Please try to at- Rights Act tion of laws and policies that will lead to decreas- tend. es in the dangerous emissions that threaten our The two circles will have their picnics in August. The Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference supports More information on that to follow. Have a great summer and looking to see you all repairing the 1965 Voting Rights Act that was planet. for ice cream in August!!!!! decimated by the 2013 U.S. Supreme Court Shel- SR – 8 Aligning Investments with Values Regard- by County v. Holder decision. The weakened ing Palestine and Israel Voting Rights Act has allowed many states to We call for all Oregon-Idaho United Methodist Chuckars Baseball Barbeque! place barriers to voting, including strict voter ID boards and agencies, districts, local churches and laws and residency requirements and prohibition Trinity Night at the Idaho Falls der 3 years of age: FREE. There is room for 200 individuals to prayerfully consider avoiding of same-day registration. The voters most affect- Chuckars baseball is on July 4th. people so bring your family and friends. If you companies involved in Israel’s occupation of Pal- ed by these obstacles are racial minorities, the We have reserved the picnic area are interested in attending the Chuckars game estine when making investment decisions, poor, the elderly and young people. along the 3rd base line. There will please call the church office (208) 522-7923) to and/or utilizing their purchasing power; and En- be a group BBQ catered by the ball park that in- add your name to the list. You can pay for your SR – 4 National Fair Trade Policy courage United Methodists to partner with Jews, cludes: admission to the game, grilled hamburg- tickets in the office or pay Gene Summers This standing resolution is consistent with the Christians, Muslims and other people of con- ers, hot-dogs (featuring Falls Brand), classic mac- (208) 351- 1499) If you are paying by check please Social Principles. The International Standards of science working for corporate accountability, hu- aroni salad, potato salad, maple and brown sugar indicate “Chuckars Tickets” in the memo field. Fair Trade are based on ensuring livable wages man rights, true peace and security for all people baked beans, assorted Frito Lay potato chips, Please get your money in by June 28th so we can for farmers and their families. in Israel and Palestine, and an end to the illegal Pepsi products, bottled water. Tickets cost $22.00 get the tickets printed by Chuckars in time. Israeli occupation of Palestine. per person, Kids 12 & under $15.00 per child, Un-

Page 3 Page 4 Salt Lake City Wesley Bell Ringers Concert - June 23 at 7:30 pm Daisy and Brownie Girl Scouts - Ruthanne Cole On Saturday, June 23rd,Wesley Bell Ringers from and departure before our own worship. Our Daisy and Brownie troop has had a busy They also participated in many active games and Christ United Methodist Church in Salt Lake Please prayerfully consider hosting some of the and happy end of year. We have finished up our learned how to score in bowling. They then went City, will arrive in Idaho Falls to complete their people, cooking and serv- last two badges for the year. on a Saturday to Bowlero to bowl. The girls all 53rd annual tour at Trinity. We will feed them ing dinner and helping out had a great time. about 6pm, in plenty of time for them to get with breakfast the next We finished the Philanthropist badge when we ready for their performance at 7:30. morning. Let Pam know had Bev Kemp come and explain how FISH helps Our last meeting until September was on May 22. people in need. The girls also visited the Sheriff We invited our girls’ families to a Hawaiian par- The concert is free & donations will be accepted. how you would like to help (208-522-7921) what you Office and learned about law enforcement. ty to give our girls the awards they have earned. After the concert, the ringers and their chaper- are going to help with. We worked on the Play Fair badge which includ- We won’t have any more meetings until the fall ones will depart with their host families for the Thank you! ed being fair. but we plan on doing some fun summer activi- night, returning the next morning for loading ties.

Regional Council for Christian Ministry Around the Church The Regional Council for Christian Ministry met This month, it was voted that JoAnn Biery take Sunday Potluck Breakfast Begin ber, Nancy Smith, on May 6th. She transferred her membership from Blackfoot UMC. on Tuesday, May 15 at the Soup Kitchen. Dave Jane's place as vice-chair. The vote was a unani- Pot luck lunches have come to an end, but the Manson, the director of the Community Food mous yes! GOOD NEWS is that pot luck breakfasts are just Brick Campaign Basket, was our host and gave the prayer and There has been a need in Idaho Falls for emer- beginning! Starting June 3rd potluck breakfast meditation. We have received orders for 62 bricks so far. gency family housing for years. In response to will start at 9:30am. Bring a dish to pass and en- Applications will be available through August. The first report was from FISH. Bev Kemp re- that need, a new mission called Promise Ridge, joy the fellowship. Forms may be found on the counter in the Parlor ported that their biggest outreach this past co-sponsored by First Presbyterian and St. Vin- Trinity Graduates for 2018 and at the office. month was healthcare at the Community Family cent de Paul has begun. St. Vincent de Paul re- Clinic. They help cover $20 of the cost, which is ceived a grant and First Presbyterian has donated McKenna Perez will soon graduate from Com- The bricks will be placed along the sidewalk un- based on a sliding scale due to income. Because the use of the house at 288 N. Ridge. They have a pass Academy. She is the granddaughter of der the pine trees. The money raised will be they are able to help with up to $50, that gives board of directors and are excited to begin! FISH Kathy and Terry Perez, and the great- shared between the cost of fundraising and the them the option of helping with medication after will be providing the non-food consumables for granddaughter of Jeanine Beckman. restoration. the person has been seen. the families (paper products, cleaning supplies, Membership Changes: FISH also reported that they gave out 780 back- personal hygiene supplies, etc.) Please prayerful- The Trinity family welcomed our newest mem- packs of school supplies this past school year. ly consider donating to this new outreach in our community. Dave Manson reported that the Community Food Basket provided food for 877 families in New Day Lutheran will be coordinating the Chil- Days for Girls - Bev Kemp April. Also in April, the Soup Kitchen fed 3383. dren's Summer Feeding Program here in Idaho Falls this summer. Volunteers will be needed to In June we will be revisiting some During the Idaho Gives campaign, a total of help with the cooking and the serving. They will items that are needed. We will be $9,366 was donated to the Community Food Bas- be serving lunch at the shelter on the greenbelt collecting Ziploc brand gallon ket online and through partnerships with local across from the roundabout Monday, Wednes- Trinity’s UMW is continuing our freezer brand bags with no slides businesses. $6,000 was donated to the Soup day and Friday from 11am-1pm beginning June effort to help Days for Girls with and 5/8 inch grosgrain ribbon in Kitchen. 19th through August 18th. Contact Pastor Gina their mission to provide high quali- dark colors. Our participation, Scouting for Food collected 30,000 pounds of Herman for more information at 425-444-0079. ty, washable feminine hygiene kits along with others nationwide, as well as sanitation and health makes the program possible. food this year, and Broulims and Smiths are still The next meeting will be on June 19th at St. training to girls who miss school bringing food in. Luke's Episcopal Church, 270 N. Placer at 7pm. You are truly appreciated. Thank for lack of these materials. There is All are invited! you so much for your generosity. Last month, Connie Day stepped down as the a basket in the parlor labeled Days RCCM chair and Jane Kaestner took her place. for Girls. Page 5 Page 6 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

2018 Annual confer- 1 Church Office Closed 2 9:00 Community Partners ence will be held in June Boise at the River- side Hotel and the Cathedral of the 6:30 Dinner & Movie: “Monty Python and the Rockies Methodist Holy Grail ” Church 7:00 Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00 Narcotics Anonymous 7:00 Narcotics Anonymous

3 4 5 6 7 8 Church Office Closed 9 9:30 Potluck Breakfast 9:00 Breakfast - O’Brady’s 9:30 UMW Executive 10:00 Brownie Troop 421 11:00 Soup Kitchen Mission Committee Meeting 10:15 Worship & Kids Church 11:00 Upper Room 6:30 Softball, Community 7:00 Theology On Tap 7:00 Scout Pack Committee Park SE diamond at Tap-n-Fill 7:00 P.E.O 7:00 Girl Scouts 7:00 Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00 Narcotics Anonymous 7:00 Narcotics Anonymous 7:00 Trustee Meeting 108 7:30 Boy Scout Troop 6 8:00 Serenity Seekers 7:00 Narcotics Anonymous 7:00 Narcotics Anonymous

10 11 12 13 14 15 Church Office Closed 16 9:30 Potluck Breakfast 9:00 Breakfast - O’Brady’s 9:00 Steering Committee News Letter Articles Due 10:15 Worship & 10:00 F.I.S.H. Kids Church 11:00 Upper Room

7:00 Theology On Tap 7:00 Alcoholics Anonymous 4:30 Softball, Community at Tap-n-Fill 7:30 Boy Scout Troop 6 8:00 Serenity Seekers 7:00 Narcotics Anonymous 7:00 Narcotics Anonymous Park NW diamond 7:00 Girl Scout Leader Group 7:00 Narcotics Anonymous 7:00 Narcotics Anonymous

Annual Conference 17 Father’s Day 18 19 20 21 22 Church Office Closed 23 9:30 Potluck Breakfast 9:00 Breakfast - O’Brady’s 10:00 Brownie Troop 421 10:15 Worship & 11:00 Soup Kitchen Mission 10:00 News Letter Crew 10:00 Historic Ridge Ave. Kids Church house tour 11:00 Upper Room 6:30 Finance Committee 4:30 Softball, Community 7:00 Theology On Tap 6:00 AA Recovery Party at Tap-n-Fill 7:00 Cub Scout Committee 7:00 Alcoholics Anonymous Park SW diamond 7:00 Admin Council Meeting 7:00 Narcotics Anonymous 7:00 Narcotics Anonymous Meeting 7:30 Boy Scout Troop 6 8:00 Serenity Seekers 7:00 Narcotics Anonymous 7:00 Narcotics Anonymous Please have your arti- 7:30 SLC Wesley Bells tour cles for the July news- letter submitted to: 24 25 26 27 28 29 Church Office Closed 30 9:30 Potluck Breakfast [email protected] no 9:00 Breakfast - O’Brady’s later than Friday, June 10:15 Worship & 15th, so we can get the Kids Church newsletter out in a NO ADAH Meeting 11:00 Upper Room timely manner. Thank 6:30 Softball, Community 7:00 Theology On Tap 6:30 Flute Choir Concert you! Park NW diamond at Tap-n-Fill 6:30 Cub Pack Meeting 7:15 Praise Band 7:00 Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00 Narcotics Anonymous 7:00 Narcotics Anonymous 7:00 Narcotics Anonymous 7:00 Narcotics Anonymous Don Rohde-Editor 7:30 Boy Scout Troop 6 8:00 Serenity Seekers [email protected]

Page 7 Page 8 Let’s Go Camping!!! Families and kids! - Betty Anderson Trinity Restoration - Nancy Stewart It is time to plan for great camping opportunities. April and May have been busy for Trinity Resto- Here are some of the camps available here in Idaho. There are camps in Oregon also. ration. Fundraising is going well and we are ex- Sawtooth Camp—Fairfield, Id cited to share the following highlights for the • Jr. Hi (Grades 6-8) July 8-14 newsletter. Jazz Choir performers are excellent! It was an up- lifting performance and the acoustics were excel- • Elementary ( Grades 3-6) July 8-14 Highlander Masonry started and completed the Pastor Ruth will be Dean of the above Elementary camp and her husband David Arm- work in May. Work included: repair and repoint- lent in our beautiful Sanctuary. strong (chair of Oregon Idaho camp and retreat ministries) will assist as a counselor. ing masonry parapet walls, removing loose mor- King George Royal Flush scoped our sewer We invite Trinity Kids to join them. tar joints, securing flashings, repointing mortar pipes in April and the data will be used for the • Sr. Hi (Grades 9-12) July 15-21 joints missing mortar, and cleaning masonry General Contractor bids. The pipes look good. • Magic Valley - Sunday Worship - all invited Aug. 5 stains. The chimney has been stabilized, and two Brick garden details are being worked on and • Family Camp June 15-17, All ages and family configurations. rows of stone removed and stored in the boiler will be discussed at Trustees and the Admin room for future repairs. Luther Heights— Alturas Lake (N. of Ketchum) Council with a decision of vendor and color by • Intro to Camp (Grades 1-3) July 15-18, July 22-25, Aug. 5-8 Robinson Roofing has been hired to replace the August. • Junior Camp (Grades 4-6) June 17-22, July 15-20, July 22-27 existing roofing systems, flashings, reglets, termi- The Trinity Restoration Steering Committee is: • Intermediate Camp (Grades 7-8 ) June 17-22, July 22-27,Aug. 5-10 nations, drains, and associated roofing specialties Mike Bean, Doug French, Roger Haga, Bev • Senior Hi (Grades 9-12) July 8-13 on sanctuary and parlor. They indicated they Kemp, Mike Lehto, Ruth Marsh, Linda Milam would start in August. More details: sawtooth.gocamping.org or lutherheights.org Hersch Mynarcik, Don Rohde, Nancy Stewart, Questions: e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Richard Creason of Myers Anderson Architec- Scott Taylor, and Pam Traughber. Trinity Camperships may be available. tural firm, has completed our 60 percent design Our fundraising is ongoing as we have heard review for the bathrooms, upstairs kitchen, Par- Betty Anderson coordinator, 208-523-8272 or 208-521-3039. construction costs are high due to the eastern lor flooring and ceiling, electrical panel upgrades Rev. Ruth Marsh 208-419-7870 or Trinity Office 208-522-7921 Idaho construction boom; outside Men’s room on the main floor. 100% of Trinity Restoration funding will be used  Myers Anderson met with us one more time on for the work needs listed in the TUMC Facilities Cub Scout Pack 6 - Sam Bays the drawings, and submited them to the City of Assessment we completed in 2017. No money Idaho Falls for a Building Permit in May. They will be put into our general funds. I don’t always plan the monthly activities around This month I criticized my son and daughter for will send a package out for bids to General Con- a particular Scout Law, but it’s fun how it works packing so much junk food on the hike. My tactors. Interior work start date will depend on We apologize if you haven’t been contacted to out that way. Here is Webster’s Dictionary defi- daughter responded, “But Dad, It’s only six hon- General Contractor availability. Our hope is for donate as advertised last year. Please call Rev. nition of A Scout is Friendly: (1) benefitting a ey-buns.” At the top of Cress Creek Trail, all the this summer. Ruth (208-419-7870) or Nancy Stewart (208-521- friend, (2) serving a beneficial or helpful purpose, girls (including two visitors) on the hike had a 7247) to schedule a conversation. $2,000 was raised from the spaghetti dinner. (3) easy to use or understand, (4) not causing or sticky-bun picnic. Two weeks later, we had a What a fun evening and thanks to all the helpers Arrangements have been made to audit our likely to cause harm. field day. The Webelos and Bears (girls and including Troop 6 Boy Scouts! fundraising money receipts and expenditures boys) created an obstacle course in which they There is no special mechanics to Scouting, no se- this summer. $1,500 was raised from the Jamming for Bread. cret wisdom. Scouting is an intentional collabo- and the Lion Den (Kindergarten) could partici- Thank you, Camille. The Hillcrest Jazz Band and Thank you everyone for your support. rative movement that normalizes the ambitions pate in a relay race. Later we all went to Com- of all peoples to be friendly towards one another munity Park and picked regardless or race, gender, wealth, or anything. Tour of Historic Ridge Ave. Historic District—June 23 up litter. By participating in diverse collaborations, scouts Idaho Falls Historic Preservation Commission is presenting a free tour of historic grow character traits that enable them to be good Sam Bays homes in the Ridge Ave Historic District. Registration will be at the Alturus leaders of themselves and others. Of course on 208-520-8883. Charter School (O.E.Bell) parking lot from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. The tour will the surface it looks like this May’s hike, marsh- continue until 2:00 pm. You may walk or drive. mallow roast, field day, bird-house making, etc.

Page 9 Page 10 Scouting Troop 6 News - Robin Stewart Trustees At Work

Troup 6 sponsored the annual family Our local council the Grand Teton Council, is Trustees have been busy working on the church new lot behind the dental office. We can pro- camp at Krupp Scout Hollow. The undergoing a significant changes in response to and the parsonage. vide signage for weddings, United Methodist scouts chose a Western theme, planned the LDS church announcement that they will no Women’s events, bell concerts, etc., to restrict skill sessions, fun activities and a group dinner. longer support scouting as a church activity start- • Met with City Water Engineer regarding the our lots as needed. Later the Scouts put on a campfire, complete ing in 2020. The loss of LDS scouts will result in flooding of Elm and Water St. We can call with skits, run-ons and songs. fewer camps, less professional support and un- 208-612-8108 to have the valve opened as nec- • Chimney bricks were secured at the parson- essary to keep the church from flooding. age. Thank you, Robin Stewart. The troop is planning a climbing activity. Initial- fortunately, the loss of our fellow scouts from the ly we were planning on City of the Rocks, but we LDS church. Please help us by praying for the • Called City of Idaho Falls to add no parking • Obtained the owner address of the Scorpious were unable to secure a reservation. Being fast council, our fellow scouts and leaders as they fig- paint on the Water Street curb entrance rental property to the east of the parsonage, and flexible, we're planning an event closer to ure out their scouting future; and pray for our (between parking lot and handicap unloading and obtained a bid for a new backyard fence. home. troop as we help them in any zone). The property owner has sent a check for ½ of way we can. the cost of the new fence we are going to in- The scouts finished their spring fund raiser, de- • Met with Church Mutual adjustor in April stall. thatching and yard work. Thanks to everyone There are lots of unknowns at concerning hail damage and received a $6,300 who supported the scouts with the required re- this time (less than a week af- check for roof damage. The money was put • The refinishing of a parsonage bedroom floor rescheduling due to horrible weather. Having ter the announcement) so into Trinity Restoration checking account. by Bell Hardwood Floors was completed. The the boys earn their scouting activities teaches we'll be fast and flexible as we floor looks beautiful. discover the impact to Trini- • Rob Denkins has completed upgrades and them to be thrifty, and makes the camping and verification of emergency lighting in the Trustees meet once a month on the first Tuesday other experiences that much more meaningful. ty’s scouts and the scouts in our area. church. of the month. Members are: David Armstrong, Richard Dickson, Vince Esparza, Ruth Marsh, • Sent a letter to the City of Idaho Falls noting we have a five-year parking agreement with Linda Milam, Don Rohde, Lynn Seymour, and Nancy Stewart. - Betty Anderson the Museum of Idaho. They are losing their Kids Corner onsite parking with their expansion. We will Our teamwork is excellent. share our north lot and they will share their Thank you everyone for all we Kids Time – Kids’ Church with activities and Vacation Bible School – July 30-Aug. 2 - The are doing for Trinity. lessons will continue during summer worship theme for the four-day program for children and services. Please volunteer to assist. Activity youth will be “We are Christ’s Hands.” Bags are available in the sanctuary, and the June Birthdays & Anniversaries Nursery is open for children 5 years and under. Acolytes, Readers and Sound Room Techs – Trudy & Vince 6/1 Betty & Jim Anderson 6/14 Tony Nelson 6/28 Please volunteer to help with these elements of Aubrey Bottcher 6/1 Teesha Griffith 6/14 John Trickey 6/28 worship. We would like the children and youth Brian Dickson 6/2 Lorraine Driskell 6/15 Alexandra Croson 6/29 to assist each Sunday McKenzi Hall 6/2 Joni Pace 6/15 Liz Herrmann 6/29 Special Theme “We are Christ’s Hands - Contin- D. J. Rhoades 6/2 Matthew Croson 6/18 Katie Robinson 6/30 uing through the summer and fall, handprints of Susan & Blair 6/3 Steve Farkas 6/18 various sizes and colors will be available for eve- Karen Petersen 6/3 Barbara Anderson 6/19 For additions or corrections in ryone at the back of the sanctuary. You are invit- Richard Dickson 6/5 Gaylen Denning 6/20 birthdays please contact Pam in ed to take one, write your name on it, and share Connor Smith 6/6 Sharon & Marv Eld 6/22 the church office. 208-522-7921 how you are using your hands, hearts and minds Volunteer adults and youth, and various sup- Mary Stewart 6/6 Joan Fuhrman 6/23 to share the words of Jesus as he left this earth plies, food and talents will be needed as we sing, Lorrie Holaday 6/8 Will Cole 6/25 and asked his disciples to begin his work. You play, explore, create, and help others during this may create more than one hand print. We will special time. Everyone can get involved and Aedan McClure 6/10 Ruth Anne & Roy Cole 6/25 make banners with the hands that are created. have FUN!!! Bonnie Hilker 6/11 Max Harrison 6/27 Marv Eld 6/12 Linda Nelson 6/28

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