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“Worshiping God together, Growing in Christ-like maturity, Reaching those unconnected to Jesus Christ and Impacting our community and the world.”

Volume 31

First Presbyterian Church of Yakima

9 South 8th Ave Yakima, WA 98902

(509) 248-7940

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October Events Pastor Jack Women Students Devotional Preschool Preschool Announcements Cristo Vive Seniors Wednesdays@First Families Families & MOPS

Alive in the

Over the course of this series, we will explore the supernatural power given to us by God who invites us to receive His blessings and live the life He wants us to truly live! Ephesians offers great insights into 1) the blessings from God 2) the call to maintain the unity in practice which Christ has brought about through His resurrection and 3) practical instruction on how to live a holy, pure, and Christ inspired life.

Join us Sundays this fall as we discover what it means to be ALIVE as never before!

OCTOBER 2 – “All the King’s Horses and all the King’s Men” — Ephesians 2:11-22 (WORLD COMMUNION) 9 – “Lesser of the Least: Servant to all” — Ephesians 3:1-21 16 – “The Fullness of Life” — Ephesians 4:1-16 23 – “Life Light” — Ephesians 4:17-29 30 – “Life Imitated” — Ephesians 5:1-21 NOVEMBER 6 – “Resurrect Your Marriage” — Ephesians 5:22-33 (PRAYER SUNDAY) 13 – “ALIVE with Family and at Work” — Ephesians 6:1-9 20 – “Equipped For Life” — Ephesians 6:10-20 (DEDICATION SUNDAY)

Sunday Mornings Contemporary Worship - led by Contemporary Worship Team 8:00a & 9:30a Sanctuary Everyone Traditional Worship - led by Temple Choir & Organ 11:00a Sanctuary Everyone Worship - Cristo Vive (Spanish) 12:15p Chapel Everyone KidZone Sunday Classes 9:30a Upstairs Rooms K-5th Adult Ed Bible Class 9:30a Adult Ed Adults 40 Days of Purpose 9:30a Mezzanine Adults Golden Circle 9:30a Lounge Adults Student Small Groups 11:00a Power House Gr 6-12 FUSE - Fusing Families & Church Together for Christ 11:00a Gym / Lounge Everyone

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Have you ever wondered if there is more to life? Have you ever thought you were destined for something greater? Have you ever believed you were put here on earth for a higher purpose? Paul’s letter to the Ephesians offers a way for the church, the body of Christ, to embrace life in the way God intended.

The means through which we do this is by trusting in the blessings and power given to us in Christ by the Holy Spirit: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places.” (Ephesians 1:3).

Cookie Chart

Oct 2 G-M Oct 9 N-S Oct 16 T-Z Oct 23 A-F Oct 30 G-M Please bring a dozen (or more) cookies on your week, and cans of food for Calvary Rescue Mission

Here@First is available in a PDF format on the church web page at www.fpcyakima.com For inquiries, submissions, omissions, and corrections contact Curt Rosenkranz in the church office. 248-7940 x 113 curtis.rosenkranz@fpcyakima.com

October Events DATE WHAT WHEN WHERE WHO Saturday, Oct 1 FPC at YL Booth (Fair) - sign up at CC all day CW St. Fair Everyone Sunday, Oct 2 World Communion Sunday all morning Sanctuary Everyone Sunday, Oct 2 Denominational Chat 12:00p Sanctuary Everyone Tuesday, Oct 4 Worship Ministry Team 5:15p Rhino Room Tuesday, Oct 4 Adult Education Ministry Team 7:00p Adult Ed Wednesday, Oct 5 Preschool Staff Meeting 11:45a Parlor Wednesday, Oct 5 WOW (Women’s Ministry) Meeting 4:00p Rhino Room Wednesday, Oct 5 Sanctuary Guild 6:30p Garden Room Thursday, Oct 6 Happy Travelers Meeting 1:30p Adult Ed Thursday, Oct 6 Senior Adult Ministries Meeting 3:00p Adult Ed Thursday, Oct 6 MOPS Set Up 6:30p Friday, Oct 7 MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) 9:00a Gym Sunday, Oct 9 Mission Sunday all morning Garden Room Everyone Sunday, Oct 9 Carenet Meeting & Lunch 1:00p Abby’s Pizza Carenet Monday, Oct10 Edith Ferry Circle Potluck 12:00p Parlor Women Tuesday, Oct 11 Discipleship Ministry Team Meeting 1:00p Adult Ed Tuesday, Oct 11 Deacon Executive Board Meeting 4:00p Library Wednesday, Oct 12 Business Ministry Team 7:00a Adult Ed Thursday, Oct 13 Preschool Board Meeting 9:30a Rhino Room Thursday, Oct 13 Fellowship Ministry Team Meeting 5:15p Adult Ed Friday, Oct 14 Student Ministry at Union Gospel Mission 3:30p - 7:30p UGM Students Friday, Oct 14 Cristo Vive Women’s Craft Night 6:30p Lounge Women Saturday, Oct 15 Clothing Exchange 9a - 2p Gym Everyone Saturday, Oct 15 Cristo Vive Couple’s Night 6:00p Lounge Sunday, Oct 16 2nd Grade Bibles (Kidzone) 9:30a Sanctuary 2nd Graders Sunday, Oct 16 Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Filling 11:00a Gym FUSE Families Tuesday, Oct 18 Service Ministry Team Meeting 7:00a Adult Ed Tuesday, Oct 18 Parent Class for Infant Baptism 7:00p Garden Room Tuesday, Oct 18 Session Leadership 7:00p Adult Ed Wednesday, Oct 19 Deborah Circle 9:30a Offsite Wednesday, Oct 19 Foundation Board 4:00p Library Thursday, Oct 20 MOPS Set Up 6:30p Friday, Oct 21 MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) 9:00a Gym Friday, Oct 21 High school Movie Night!

6:00p Power House 9th - 12th Friday, Oct 21 Presbytery Meeting Saturday, Oct 22 Presbytery Meeting Saturday, Oct 22 Prayer Shawl Ministry 1:00p Mid High Rm Sunday, Oct 23 Baby Celebration and Infant Baptism all morning Sanctuary Tuesday, Oct 25 Kaffee Klatsch 9:30a Garden Room Tuesday, Oct 25 Session/Dinner 6:00p Garden Room/Mid High Friday, Oct 28 Mid High Lock In (thru Sat 8a) 8p - 8a Power House / Gym 6th - 8th grd Monday, Oct 31 Trunk or Treat 5:30p - 8:30p Parking Lot Everyone

Weekday Events M-W-F Exercisers 8:45a-9:45a Gym/GR Sr Adults Monday TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 10:00a Adult Ed Everyone

Overeaters Anonymous 12:00p Adult Ed Everyone

Al-Anon 5:15p Adult Ed Everyone Tuesday Women's Bible Study (Philippians) 9:45a Parlor Women

Living a Spirit Led Life - Women’s Bible Study 9:15a Gym Women Wednesday Men's Noon Bible Study 12:00n Adult Ed Men

Women of Action 9:30a Chapel Women Thursday Contemporary Worship Rehearsal 6:00p Sanctuary

Christian Service Brigade 6:00p Room 217 Boys Temple Choir Rehearsal 7:00p Choir Rm

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Pastor Jack

Pastor Jack Peebles Senior Pastor jack.peebles@fpcyakima.com

Dear Church Family This month, I’d like to share with you an excerpt from Eugene Peterson’s book Practice

Resurrection: A Conversation On Growing Up in Christ. This book is serving as a tremendous resource for me in our present sermon series on Ephesians.

“The Brambles of Individualism Paul must sense that it is going to be difficult to move from what our parents and teachers and friends tell us about the world and ourselves to what God reveals, and so he takes his time with us. He doesn’t just jump into it. Before taking up “church,” this climax topic that comprehends everything that has gone on before, Paul clears the way by helping us through some rough terrain. What he does is guide us through the thorn brambles of individualism.

Individualism is the growth-stunting, maturityinhibiting habit of understanding growth as an isolated self-project. Individualism is self-ism with a swagger. The individualist is the person who is convinced that he or she can serve God without dealing with God. This is the person who is sure that he or she can love neighbors without knowing their names. This is the person who assumes that ‘getting ahead’ involves

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leaving other people behind. This is the person who, having gained competence in knowing God or people or world, uses that knowledge to take charge of God or people or world.

We, of course are inherently individuals responsible for our intentions and the use of our free will. God does not eviscerate us of individuality when we enter church. Church, rather, is where we cultivate a submission to the authority and care of God” (p.112).

We live in a fiercely independent society. The truth is we struggle in submitting our lives to God. When we do submit to Him, however, we find that we begin to submit to one another. Pretty soon the “what’s good for me” becomes second to the “what’s good for we.”

My hope and prayer, as we move through our present series, is that you might discover that you are a part of a greater plan and purpose for this world that goes far beyond yourself as an individual.

Paul identifies this as one of the markers of Christian maturity. I leave you this month with a challenge, which may seem vaguely familiar: Ask not what your church can do for you. Ask what you can do for God through your involvement and participation in God’s Church!

Living and loving for Him, Pastor Jack Peebles

Women

WOW

Women of Wonder

Women’s Ministry of First Presbyterian Church Growing women up to be intentional about their faith.

Ericka Clark Women’s Ministries x 100 ericka.clark@fpcyakima.com

Clothing Exchange On Saturday, October 15 First Presbyterian will be hosting the 15th annual Clothing Exchange. This is a time when folks bring clothes to give away and in exchange go shopping. For free! It has been a tremendous outreach to our community providing not only free clothes but an outpouring of God’s grace.

How can you participate?

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Set up Crew -- Friday, anytime between noon and 6:00p in the gym.

Personal Shoppers -- help people find clothes, get them bags, take items to their car.

Prayer Partners -- pray with folks as needed.

Greeters -- greet people at the door and in the parking lot.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Ladies, October is the month we get to remind our friends and loved ones to get their mammograms! The National Cancer Institute recommends that women age 40 or older should have screening mammograms every one to two years. Make your appointment today!

Healthy Tips: Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, exercise often, be safe in the sun and drink lots of water!

What’s Happening October 1 Young Life Booth / Fairgrounds 9 Mission Fair Sunday 14 Cristo Vive Craft Night (all women welcome!)

15 Clothing Exchange 28-29 Women of Faith Conference in Seattle 29 Mariage Conference: Jamal Zakahry & Robin Stuber

Marriage Class

Saturday, October 29 Rhonda Taylor’s Home 9:30a - 3p Last March we just scratched the surface of what it means to have a powerful marriage based on Biblical principles. We talked about listening, and we listened on how to talk, we discussed how to raise the morale of our husbands, and looked at Esther who single-handedly raised the morale of the king, the kingdom, and a nation.

On October 29 we meet again: this marriage journey, with God, is not for the feeble or the impatient, it is for women who set an aim and never give up until God is exalted in their marriages. This time we will push the walls further: we will look at “better communication skills”,” stopping the erosion of men’s masculinity” and “the art of waiting on God”.

Lunch provided, nursing babies welcome Call the church for more information 248-7940

Welcome to the Women of Wonder Team!

The Women’s Ministry of First Presbyterian Church is led by a group of women committed to “growing women up to be intentional about their faith.” Recently three women joined the WOW team. We’d like to welcome Laura Harper, Amae Merrill and Jessica Cavanaugh.

It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. Ephesians 4:11-13 11

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Students

Jeff Murray Student Ministries x 106 jeff.murray@fpcyakima.com

Trunk or Treat Monday, Oct 31 t In the parking lo 5:30p-8:30p “Lifeguard” is an intercessory prayer ministry for the students of First Presbyterian Church. You will make a significant impact in the life of one student this year by committing to be a “Lifeguard”.

You will receive follow up contact via phone, mail or email from the Youth Ministry of FPC with your student’s information (picture, address, phone, birthday, school) and further instruction. Until then, if you have any questions or need further information please do not hesitate to call Jeff at the church office: 248-7940 or via mobile phone 594-2057.

THE LIFEGUARD COVENAntNevTery day

stude I will pray for my August 31, 2012. by name, through at work in their I will ask God to be em closer to life and to draw th himself.

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3 Lifesaving techniques required of a Lifeguard:

1. Pray for your student by name daily.

2. Make contact with them by phone once a month to ask them what they need prayer for and to find out what is going on in their lives.

3. (Optional) Dive in and communicate regularly. This can be as simple as saying hello to them at church, send cards on various occasions (such as birthday, graduation etc). Offer to take them out to coffee (on FPC).

Devotional

tongues; they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well. Mark 16:15-18

For those that open themselves to pursue Him, the Holy Spirit teaches how to stand in authority and power in the midst of all circumstances, to accomplish what needs to be done to advance the Kingdom. I pray also Janet Krieger that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which He has called you, But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints, and His nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His like the working of His mighty strength, which He exerted in wonderful light. 1 Peter 2:9 Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that My dear friend and sister in Christ, Shan, shared the can be given, not only in the present age but also in the story of her daughter Ella playing with a crown, putting one to come. And God placed all things under His feet and it on her head and dancing joyfully about the house.

During the play Ella gave the crown to her mother to put appointed Him to be head over everything for the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills everything in on and as Shan joined in the game of make believe Ella every way. Ephesians 1: 18-23. sang out “Princess welcome to your castle!”

What a beautiful illustration and reminder we are part of the royal family of the Kingdom of Heaven; princesses It is time for us to begin to speak, act and behave with and princes, daughters and sons of our King. We are the the dignity, confidence, authority and power of royalty.

It is time for us to acknowledge the destiny we have in most precious and valuable creation in the eyes of our our King, to be filled to overflowing with the Holy Spirit Creator, God, and He welcomes us into His Kingdom. and to live moment by moment with the unlimited As believers we cannot assume our position of royalty possibility of Kingdom living. Princes and princesses without preparation. Young children of earthly royalty “welcome to your castle!” are taught how to speak, act and behave in a manner worthy of their inheritance. We too must be trained. We ieger r K must learn how to think and act with a Kingdom t Jane mind-set. When we accept Jesus into our lives, the Holy Spirit begins to teach us the truth about our true identity and the rights and privileges we have because of being a son or daughter of God. The Spirit teaches us to act like royalty, walking in dignity and confidence, knowing that we are representing the Kingdom of Heaven. As we bow before our Lord, He raises us up to stand for Him . . . we can be mirrors that brightly reflect the glory of the Lord. And as the Spirit of the Lord works within us, we become more and more like Him and reflect His glory even more.

2 Corinthians 3:18 The Spirit delegates authority from God to His believers.

He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.

And these signs will accompany those who believe: In My name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new

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Preschool

Rhonda Cardona Preschool Director

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Each month each of our staff will sha

re a little bit about themselves by answeri ng some questions so you have a chance to get to know them a little better! you go to school? What was your This month’s question is: “Where did r best memory of school? Did you get favorite grade in school? What is you to ride a school bus or did you walk?”

Melissa Gray - Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher “I grew up in the Cowiche/Tieton area and attended Marcus Whitman Elementary, Tieton Middle School and Highland High School. After high school I attended YVCC for two years and then transferred to Seattle Pacific University. My favorite grade in school was 1st grade because I loved my teacher and loved learning and that’s where my best memory of school is. My little brother was born and I got to leave school early to meet him and then my teacher let me share pictures and stores about being a big sister when I went back to school. I rode the bus except when I missed it and my dad would drive me. I was the first to be picked up at 7:30 and the last to be dropped off at 4:00. I didn’t like it. The bus was close to our house so in the winter time the bus would still have ice on the windows and was freezing cold in the morning. I was very happy to turn 16 and be able to drive myself to school!”

Jennifer Eells - Upstairs 3’s/4’s Lead Teacher “I went to West Side/Riverside Christian K-12, and WSU after that. With so many wonderful years, it’s too hard to pick a favorite grade, but my best memories include music and drama classes and working on projects or homework with my friends! At Riverside Christian my mom always drove us, since she worked there; but when I had late drama practices, I got to drive myself!”

Barb Toweill - Upstairs 3’s Assistant Teacher “I went to a one room school in Nebraska until the 6th grade.

There were about 20 students in this K-8 school. My family then moved to Oregon where I attended a school with a whole room for each grade. There, I began riding a bus to school (in Nebraska I walked 1 1/2 miles to school). One of my best memories is that my mom always made me and my siblings a new outfit to wear to school. It was so special because we didn’t get many new clothes.”

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Channa Case - Pre-Kindergarten Assistant Teacher “I graduated from West Valley and then went to Seattle to SST Travel school to learn how to be a travel agent. I also attended YVCC. Graduating was my best memory of school. I rode the bus and walked during my school years.”

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Margo Rogers - Upstairs 4’s Assistant Teacher “I started school at John Campbell Elementary in Selah, then we moved to Missouri where I attended 2nd grade at Neosho Elementary. One year later we were back in Selah and at John Campbell for 3rd and half of 4th grade. Then on to Bremerton and Manette Elementary for the other half of 4th and half of 5th. Then we moved back to Yakima where I attended Nob Hill, Wilson, Ike, and graduated from Westside Christian School. I really loved 7th grade because I had friends from 6th that went on to middle school with me. My favorite memory is having Biology at Ike and touching all those dead things! I walked to school everywhere except in Missouri where I got to ride a bus.”

Jessica Van Horn - Music, P.E. & Kid’s Club Lead Teacher “I went to Mt. View Elementary and Westside/Riverside Christian for Jr. High and High School. I loved 5th grade and my teacher Mr. Hanson. He is my all-time favorite teacher. All through school I was a social butterfly believe it or not. I loved being with my friends. What school work?! PE was my favorite subject because I love to play all sports and I’m very competitive. At Mt. View I rode the bus . . . Last one picked up, first one dropped off! (Aren’t you jealous Melissa?) At WCS/RCS I carpooled with neighbors and my mom also drove me in junior high. Then once I was in high school I drove myself in my 1992 red Jeep Cherokee.”

Ryan Clinkenbeard - P.E. Lead Teacher, Assistant Teacher “I went to Discovery Lab School where my favorite grade was 5th grade. My best memory of school was playing Cinderella in the school play during my 5th grade year! (Can you see why that was my favorite year?) I graduated from Titusville High School in Florida. I rode the bus to school!

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Becky Gruenberg - “Higher Grounds” Barista, Snack, Director Assistant “North Dakota was my home for school years - first I went to Washburn Elementary, Sunset Middle School in Fargo, and then on to Washburn High School. Junior and senior high years were the best years of my life. I was the Cardinal bird mascot and I loved playing basketball. I lived a mile and half from school and we had to walk to school and home until winter, then we rode the bus. North Dakota winters are really, really cold and we could have frozen to death! I loved school!”

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Jenifer Knight - Downstairs 3’s/4’s Assistant Teacher “I began my school years (Preschool through 5th grade) at McKenzie River Elementary in Oregon. (I loved McKenzie Bridge!) I then went to school in Naches, graduating from Naches High School. I did take an Early Childhood Education (ECE) class at Selah High School in 12th grade and then attended YVCC, taking more ECE classes. My favorite years were my freshman and senior school years.

My best memory of school is when our basketball team went to state. I did have a LONG bus ride and a LONG drive way!”

Rhonda Cardona - Preschool Director “Just like Melissa, I, too, attended Marcus Whitman, Tieton Elementary/Jr. High, and graduated from Highland High School. Taking the bus was not my favorite thing to do - I hated waiting for the bus even though it was a short ride. I was so glad when I finally started High School and rode with my older brother to school (I don’t think he enjoyed it though!) I graduated from Heald College in San Jose, California, majoring in accounting. Later in life, I went back to school and graduated from YVCC and CWU. I loved my senior year in high school - lots of fun times and memories made!

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Announcements Uncle Sam wants you to save these dates Sunday, November 6th will be Veterans memorabilia Sunday for veterans and their families. All Military Veterans are welcomed to display their memorabilia from 8:30a to 1:00p in the Garden room. Brian Dibble will have his restored WWII jeep on display also. On Saturday, November 12th all Military Veterans are welcome to join us in Koehler Hall for a Banquet at 6:00p. Brian Dibble will be our speaker. He has taught at Union Gap Junior High School for several years, where he shared his passion for WWII history by interviewing Veterans and a publishing weekly newsletter. This year he is teaching in Selah.

Additional details to be announced.

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Infant Baptism & Celebration

October 23rd.

Parents wishing to have their child baptized need to attend the class on October 18th at 7p. For more information call Jana at 248-7940 x 108.

Cristo Vive

Clases de Español (Spanish Classes)

This Fall... ¡aprende español! Learn Spanish! We will hold class on Thursdays from 6:30p to 8p. Interested? Register at the Connection Center. Call Gustavo at 248-7940 x133 if you have questions.

Gustavo Carvajal Pastor de Cristo Vive x 133 gustavo.carvajal@fpcyakima.com

Report from Cristo Vive Restoration Team

Before

K&J’s (House #1) CVRT - Do you guys like the final product? (roof double coated and outside painted) K&J - What was done was amazing! The job turned out great.

CVRT - Thank you for your coaching as we did the painting.

K&J - Hope you didn’t mind my bossing you around. You guys did a fantastic job.

Neighbor - Wow, I am going to paint my home too.

(Three weeks later they did it).

Janice (House #2) CVRT - How do you like your house now?

Janice - I love it! It looks great.

I don’t remember when was the last time it was painted.

CVRT - How has this blessed you?

After

Janice - I am going outside more, as my health allows me to. I enjoy how my house looks.

CVRT - How do you like it?

Neighbor - I’m so glad we don’t have to look at that bright yellow wall anymore.

Thank You!

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Seniors

s Tour r e l e v a r T y p Hap e of Wild Hors Wind Farm

Jim Erixson Associate Pastor x 130 jim.erixson@fpcyakima.com

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Don’t miss our n ext adventure!

Wednesdays @ First September 14 - November 16

Dinner Childcare (reservation req'd) KidZone Mid High Youth Group Dinner for Students Sr High Youth Group Adults

Adult Classes L L OF SPIRITUA SOAR: SCHOO n closed tio ra st gi re ION TRANSFORMAT EL AP 5:30P-9:00P / CH ON THE EDGE REVELATION: DISCIPLESHIP NGE LOU / :00P JACK PEEBLES / 6:30P-8 ion in 30 elat Rev on dy stu k Continuing boo nso Joh n, focuses on practical messages by Darrell composition, that its ng circumstances surroundi ball” but rather as stal “cry a as not reveal Revelation available in the office a “discipleship manual.” Books or at class. Cost $17.

ister by Sept 11 SEARCH FOR LIFE - reg SS: ROOM 208 6:00P-8:30P / MEN'S CLA 203 OM RO WOMEN'S CLASS: cular, puzzling, brilliant cta spe are s ing Human be many contradictions and broken. Why do so to understand the in exist in our lives? Beg for acceptance, cry al ern int power of our cover the causes of value and belonging - un cover the solution. dis our basic struggles and and answers individuals Without these insights terns of behavior to resort to destructive pat f esteem, inadequacy, sel address feelings of low . This program emptiness and insecurity many human tensions identifies the cause of so ts to the healing and introduces participan and safe environment. ing car power of truth in a DOOR OF HOPE - register by Sept 11 6:00P-8:30P WOMEN'S CLASS: PRE-K (OFF THE GYM) An encouraging and supportive program for women survivors of sexual abuse. In an environment of love, acceptance and op confidentiality, participants will begin to devel the new strategies for living, and find healing from ional emot of out n struggles of life. It brings wome isolation and addresses the life struggles they face. The issues explored include powerlessness and empowerment, aspects of shame and guilt, , sexual healing and healthy sexuality, being loved ve positi build to how and trust of restoration relationships.

Schedule

5:30p – 6:15p Everyone Gym 6:15p – 8:30p 3 Mo-PreKinder Main Floor 6:15p – 8:00p Kinder - Grade 5 Room 217 6:00p – 7:45p Grades 6-8 PowerH/Gym 7:15p – 7:45p Grades 6-12 Gym 7:15p – 9:00p Grades 9-12 Gym/PowerH see class descriptions on adjacent page

Meal Changes Tony’s back! This year, dinner tickets need to be pre-purchased at the Connection Center or in the Office by the Sunday preceding each Wednesday meal for $7 per person/ $25 family, OR $8 at the door. In order to help us plan accordingly, please pre-purchase your tickets.

Students & Kids Opportunities MID HIGH & SENIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUPS (Grade 6-8 & 9-12) Enjoy good food, fun games and thought-provoking discussion in an atmosphere where students will grow in their relationship with each other, leaders and God. STUDENT DINNER (GR 6-12) 7:15p-7:45p / GYM MID HIGH YOUTH GROUP (GR 6-8) 6:00p-7:45p / POWERHOUSE - GYM SR HIGH YOUTH GROUP (GR 9-12) 7:15p-9:00p / GYM - POWERHOUSE CHILDCARE Childcare is available from 6:15p to 8:30p for children 3 months to Prekindergarten. Please make your reservation 48-hours in advance by email (Monnie.Miller@FPCYakima.com) or by calling Monnie at 248-7940x117.

KIDZONE

Hey K-5th grade kids… join us during Wed@First from 6:15p – 8:00p in room 217 as we see how small insects can help teach BIG biblical lessons.

Week 1: The Praying Mantis - The Importance Of Prayer In Our Lives Week 2: Don't Be A Stinkbug - Have A Godly Attitude Week 3: From Caterpillar to Butterfly - The Transforming Power of God Week 4: Ants - Working Together in Unity Week 5: Are You A Moth Or A Cockroach? - Being Drawn Toward "The Light" Week 6: Spider - Avoiding The Web Of Temptation Week 7: Busy as a Bee - We Should "Bee" About Our Father's Bzzzziness Week 8: Lightning Bug - Shine Your Light In a Dark World

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ESSENTIALS OF PARENT ING: RAISING KIDS LISTENING PRAYER WITH A FAITH THAT LA ST S ERICKA CLARK / 6:30P-8:00P / PARLOR MARGARET PEEBLES & RA CHEL ZIEGLER God is always speaking to us. Do you hear Him? 6:30P – 8:00P / ADULT ED Do you know the difference between His voice, What will your child's faith look like 20 years the enemy’s voice, and your self talk?

On earth, from now - firm, fragile, or forgotten?

An we probably won’t figure it out 100% alarming number of kid of the s - even those who've time, but if you long for more intim spent years in church - aba acy with ndon Christianity the Lord and would like to learn to when they reach young recognize adulthood. Often, it's His voice, join us on Wednesday nigh because the foundations ts. We’ll of their faith are weak. encourage one another as we learn about and Fortunately, the Creator of children has provided practice listening to God in prayer. loving teachers and role We will be models to help build using the book, “Listening Prayer” by tho se fou ndations. They're called Dave and parents!

Linda Olson. $13 available at class.

You'll Discover how to use family fun, everyday conversations, and meani ngful milestone markers to launch your child's relationship with God. This is a DVD/D iscussion series with parenting experts, Dr. Tim Kimmel, Rev. Mark Holmen, and Larry Fow ler.

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Family Stuff

Dear Families, About a year ago, I learned personally that kids don't come with an instruction manual.

Pastor Mark Tumney Pastor of Family Life and Missions mark.tumney@fpcyakima.com

One of the huge advantages of being a part of a church is the ability to glean from the wisdom of others. This fall we are privileged to learn from Laurie Kanyer who is a Certified Family Life Educator--which is a fancy way of saying that she really knows how to help others to be good parents. Laurie will present some very practical, biblically based techniques to support cooperation and peace in the family. You'll also gain skills to encourage positive behavior and reduce stress in the family. After this class you'll not only understand your child better--you'll understand yourself better.

Moreover, you'll have some new friends to support you in your parenting journey.

Hope you can join us at 11a following the 9:30 service in the gym.

Open to everyone. No registration needed. Childcare and concurrent programs are available for children and students.

Hope to see you then!

Pastor Mark

Growing Parents Class Join us Sunday’s at 11:00 in the David Ferry Lounge for a parenting series you won’t want to miss!

The Growing Parents class will give parents proven techniques to support cooperation and peace in the family. It is designed to assist parents to gain skills to speak ways to encourage positive behavior and insight to organize their lives to reduce stress in family life that bring about helpful behavior. It will help them to get to know more about child development in an effort to understand themselves and their children better.

Kids will enjoy a special time together in the Rm 217 and childcare age kids will meet in the childcare room next to the office.

Laurie is an author of a number of books on parenting, including The Journey of Becoming Mother: Tools for a New Mother’s Emotional Growth and Development and Twenty-five Things to Do When Grandpa Passes Away, Mom and Dad Get Divorced, or The Dog Dies.

Laurie was also a longtime featured writer for a bimonthly column in the Yakima Herald Republic called The Parent Connection. She holds a masters degree in Human Development and has been a Certified Family Life Educator since 1990. Laurie is also a successful artist and helps to promote art and cultural events in the Valley. She currently serves at FPC as a deacon and a marriage mentor. Laurie has been happily married to her husband Doug since 1981, and is the mother of three lovely grown children, Elisabeth, Kirsten and Wyatt.

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October 2 Understanding Temperament – assisting introvert or extravert children in their daily living.

Accountability in Parenting – How words can affect your child.

October 9 Acknowledging Feeling to Gain Trust and Cooperation with Our Children/ Teens- Learn how to listen and be a source of comfort.

October 23 Making Changes to Avoid Predictable Problems in Parenting and Family Life- analyze patterns in daily living that may cause problems.

Acceptable, Reasonable Solutions/Alternatives in Parenting seeking solutions when faced with concerns October 30 Reducing Stress in Family Life- learn the three origins of life stress and gain skills to manage them.

November 6 Saying No While Getting Kids to Think and Make Healthy Choices-How to say no and offering children/teens wise alternatives.

Setting Reasonable Limits- helping children/teens set healthy structure for themselves.

November 13 Teaching Children the Skills They Need to Live By- Parents role in instructing children with various life skills.

November 20 When Kids Need to be Redirected and Instructed- skills to correct, redirect and discipline children.

Trunk or Treat This Halloween FPC will be hosting a Trunk or Treat outreach event on October 31st in our parking lot—not only for our kids, but particularly for kids in our local neighborhood. What’s “Trunk or Treat” you ask ? Trunk or Treat is a safe outreach event where people like you and me gather in the church, circle up our cars in parking lot, and hand out candy from the trunks of our cars. Hosts are encouraged to wear costumes (no scary or demonic stuff please), and even to decorate the trunks of their cars. Please consider serving local families by driving down and handing out candy here at FPC. More details to come! In the meantime, please contact Shan Trick with any questions: shan.trick@fpcyakima.com.

Family Stuff

Shan Trick Assistant FUSE Director shan.trick@fpcyakima.com

2011-2012 Meeting Dates September 16 October 7 October 21 November 4 November 18 (in the Garden Room) December 2 (Christmas Tea in the Garden Room) January 6 January 20 February 3 February 17 March 2 March 16 April 6 (Spring Break Activity) April 20 May 4 May 18 All meetings are from 9a-11:15a in the Gym at FPC (unless otherwise indicated)

Our group meets on the first and third Friday of each month from September through May. At each of our meetings moms have the opportunity to make new friends, share experiences, laugh together and learn Biblical principles pertaining to womanhood and parenting. We enjoy breakfast together, listen to a great speaker and make a fun craft while our kids participate in their own program.

For More Information Coordinator: Brie Horbatko, 949-8681 Finance/Registration/Publicity: Amiee Ozanich, 697-5258 15

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 9 SOUTH 8TH AVE YAKIMA, WA 98902

NONPROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID YAKIMA, WA PERMIT NO 59

15th annual

G O I TH N C L A G C E H N X Saturday, October 15 9:00a - 2:00p

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Clean, usable CLOTHES for Women, Men, and Children, Games, Books, Toys, & Baby Gear.

Bring all donation s to church gym starting S unday, October 9

Donations are appreciated, but not mandatory.

First Presbyterian Church Gym (Koehler Hall) 9 S 8th Ave 248-7940 www.fpcyakima.com