Here@First-August09

Here@First Published monthly for the members and friends of First Presbyterian Church.

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

August 2009 First Presbyterian Church volume 5

Sermon Series Intimate Identification Ephesians 1:15-23 Psalm 47 Heather Smith August 2, 2009 Preeminence of Christ Colossians 1:15-23 Galatians 5:19-21 Tyler Van Horn August 9, 2009 Why You Need Other Believers 1 Corinthians 12:12-26 Hebrews 10:19-25 Pastor Jim Erixson August 16, 2009 Why Other Believers Need You Romans 12:1-8 Galatians 6:1-10 G. David Lambertson August 23, 2009 God’s Dream for Community Galatians 3:19-29 Psalm 42 Pastor Jack Peebles August 30, 2009

Dear Church Family, At the June 23rd Session meeting, the mission statement of First Presbyterian Church of Yakima was approved as the following: “Worshiping God together, Growing in Christ-like maturity, Reaching those unconnected to Jesus Christ, and Impacting our community and the world.”

The only change was a reordering, placing “Worshiping” at the beginning. You might be wondering, “Why change what we have?”

We believe everything we do in our lives flows from loving/worshiping God, acknowledging and praising Him for His sovereignty, grace, and love. Because He loves us and we love/worship God, we can love our neighbors. “We love because He first loved us” (1 John 4:19).

In the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke, Jesus says the greatest commandments are to love God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength. Also, we love our neighbors as ourselves (Matt. 22:36-40, Mark 12:28-31, Luke 10:25-28). In Jesus’ teaching, loving God is first and then we demonstrate our love of Him through loving our neighbors.

The other bit of news to share with you is that the Session approved the formation of an Ad Hoc Committee that will be working with the Session through the various ministry teams to develop and implement a Ministry Master Plan. We believe God has given us a vision to move toward and through the guidance of the Holy Spirit will discern what it means to worship, grow, reach, and impact here at FPC. The fruit of that discernment would be this three-five year “Master Plan” addressing our programs, staffing needs, and facilities.

Over the next half of 2009, we will be setting goals and developing strategies for accomplishing those goals. My hope is to unveil our Ministry Master Plan at the annual meeting January 31, 2010.

The power and presence of the Holy Spirit are evident! There is a sense of excitement and anticipation as we move toward the future and I look forward to sharing our plans as they unfold!

In His grip,

Pastor Jack 1

Sunday Morning

August 2009 Aug 3–14

Aug 5 Wed Aug 6, 7 Aug 7-9 Aug 8 Sat Aug 9 Sun

Aug 12 Wed

Aug 16 Sun Aug 18 Tue

Aug 19 Wed

Aug 20 Thur Aug 22 Sat

Aug 23 Sun

Aug 25 Tues

Aug 27 Thur Aug 30 Sun

Sunday Morning Services Sanctuary Contemporary Services 8 & 9:30a The Best of Classic Worship 11:00a

Childcare During Services Ages birth – 21/2 years RM 102 Kidzone Sunday School 9:30 -10:45a Kinder - 5th Grade RM 117

Student Ministries – Grades 6 - 12 Ward Chapel (Mid Hi & Sr. Hi) 9:30-10:30a

Childcare Closed (except Sundays) Women’s Ministry Meeting 4:00p Leadership Summit 9:00a FM Camping Trip / Mossyrock Prayer Shawl Ministry 9:00a Youth Sunday Mid Hi Pool Party/ Hein’s 11:00 Carenet Ministry Mtg 12:30p Business Minstry Team Mtg 7:00a Fellowship/Disci. Team Mtgs 4:30p No KidZone Today!

Service Ministry Team Mtg 7:00a Session Leadership Mtg 7:00p Happy Travelers - Toppenish Ghormley Commission Mtg 6:30p Senior Adult Ministry Mtg 2:00p Golf Scramble Westwod 8:30a Prayer Shawl Ministry 1:00p No KidZone Today!

Leadership Devel. Class 8:00a Kaffee Klatsch / Offsite @ Harmon Sr Ctr. (meet there) 9:30a Session Mtg (No dinner) 6:30p Group Life Core Team Mtg / noon No Kidzone Today!

Cookies n’ Cans Please bring cookies and canned food on your last names’ designated Sunday. The cookies will be served Sunday morning for the congregation to enjoy and your canned food will be brought to the mission for the people of Yakima to enjoy. Cookies and cans may be dropped off during the week in the office or on Sunday mornings.

Weekly@First M/W/F

Senior Adult Exercise

Mon

TOPS Al-Anon

10:00a 5:30p

Wed

Men’s Bible Study Women of Action

12:00p 12:30p

Thurs

Library Vol. Staff Worship Rehearsal Temple Choir

9:00a 6:00p 7:00p

Adult Education Classes Golden Circle 9:30-10:30a 40 Days of Purpose 9:30-10:30a Big Questions 11-12:00p

Cristo Vive Hispanic Fellowship Ward Chapel 12:00p

9:00a

August 2 : T-Z August 9 : A-D August 16 : E-I August 23 : J-M

August 30 : N-P

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Fellowship Ministry Group Life / Family / Senior Adult

“Building Relationships that change lives by connecting the community to Christ”

GROUP LIFE news

Curriculum

Judy Turner

Curriculum following along with the sermon series, “Fellowship of the King” is available, at no cost, in the main office of the church.

Group Life Ministries

248-7940, ext. 135 judy.turner@fpcyakima.com

GroupLife Ministry Events

Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one

August 6&7 Willow Creek Leadership Summit (tickets still available) @ Foursquare Church August 23 Leadership Development Summit Class 8 am / Adult Ed. Room

another.

September 13 Kickoff Sunday & Group Link, opportunity to join a small group

1 John 4:11 NIV

September 20 Group Life Dinner October 24 Willow Creek Group Life Conference 3

Fellowship Ministry Group Life / Family / Senior Adult

FAMILY LIFE news FAMILY MINISTRIES CAMPING TRIP 8/7 to 8/9 Mossyrock Camp-out includes boats and watersports.

Cost: $40 for the camping fee.

Contact Jeff Gray: 594-1933

Laura Pickett

Family Ministries Director 248-7940, ext. 125 laura.pickett@fpcyakima.com

POOL PARTIES AFTER CHURCH

NOON–4PM / 5304 Richey Road - Laine & Mary Dowling’s 965–4004 Family Ministries will provide hamburgers and hot dogs.

Please bring a side dish and/or dessert to share.

SENIOR ADULT news Happy Travelers

Jim Erixson

Pastor of Senior Ministries 248-7940, ext. 130 jim.erixson@fpcyakima.com

August 13

Concert in the Park - Franklin Park.

Join us for potluck dinner at 6pm

August 19

Toppenish Murals and wagon tour $12 Lunch at Heritage Inn

Retreat to Cannon Beach October 9-11

Cannon Beach Conference Center The Rev. Hap Brahams, Pastor Emeritus, will be our speaker.

Cost: $250 including three meals.

*Sign Up at the Connection Center 4

Discipleship Ministry

Pre-School / Children’s / Student’s / Women’s / Careforce / Men’s / Adults / Childcare / MOPS

STUDENT MINISTRY news Summer D-Groups

High school students.

Tuesdays from 10a to 3p Study, prayer, small groups, lunch, and time to hang out together.

Talk to Tyler or Karin if you are interested in being in a group.

Tyler Van Horn

Director of Student Ministries 248-7940, ext. 106 tyler.vanhorn@fpcyakima.com

Karin Skone

Assist. Dir. of Student Ministries 248-7940, ext. 116 karin.skone@fpcyakima.com

Jeff Murray, Tika Melroy Summer Youth Interns

Cambodia

We went to Cambodia wanting to see God at work in two different ways. We wanted to see His work in and among the people of Cambodia so that we might understand more fully what the Kingdom of Heaven looks like here on earth. Secondly, we wanted to see His work within our own hearts and minds so that we might be aware of where we need to repent from our ways and join His ways. We are happy to report that we saw God working in both of these ways.

The ministry that we were able to be a part of in Cambodia was inspiring. We were given the opportunity to work side by side with Cambodian people who are giving their whole lives to serve in the name of Jesus. In spite of a corrupt government, crippling poverty, and a misplaced hope in Buddhism, our brothers and sisters in Christ are doing beautiful work to fight against injustice and care for those in need. This is God at work.

In our own hearts we saw God teaching us that He is the Bread of Life. We prayed for God to heal our sick bodies and He answered.

We prayed for God to give us good rest in the midst of intense heat and He answered. We prayed for God to give us love and patience for one another and He answered. And we prayed for God to give us open eyes to see how we might each use our gifts and talents in ministering to people and He answered. This is God at work.

Our prayer now is that we remember what we experienced so that we might actually live in a way where we allow God to be our provider in all that we do.

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Discipleship Ministry

Pre-School / Children’s / Student’s / Women’s / Careforce / Men’s / Adults / Childcare / MOPS

STUDENT MINISTRYnews mission to cambodia

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Discipleship Ministry

Pre-School / Children’s / Student’s / Women’s / Careforce / Men’s / Adults / Childcare / MOPS

Pre-SCHOOL MINISTRYnews

We are still accepting students in our three year old classes. Spread the word! Children attending our program will be prepared for their school career academically, socially and spiritually.

Rhonda Cardona Preschool Director

248-7940, ext. 119 rhonda.cardona@fpcyakima.com

We very much need your

help with our scholarship fund and our Bible fund since we estimate a need of $5000! Please prayerfully consider giving to this scholarship fund and/or our Bible fund.

WOMEN’S MINISTRYnews SEPTEMBER 12

Shan Trick

Women’s Ministry, Group Life 248-7940, ext. 125 shan.trick@fpcyakima.com

One day retreat held at Ghormley Meadow Christian Camp Led by Julie Hoy, a Northwest native singer-songwriter Come to reflect and renew.

Cost: $20 Sign up Sunday mornings in the Garden Room beginning Aug. 9 7

Discipleship Ministry

Pre-School / Children’s / Student’s / Women’s / Careforce / Men’s / Adults / Childcare / MOPS

CHILDREN’S MINISTRYnews Colby’s Room

My name is Melody Marshall and I have a passion for children with special needs and made a career as a special educator before retiring. My passion became personal when my grandson, Gerik , was diagnosed with autisim. God has taught me more than I could ever have envisioned.

Kathy Eaton

Director of Children’s Ministries 248-7940, ext. 114 kathy.eaton@fpcyakima.com

As you can imagine, my ears perked up at church when I heard someone talking about a “special needs” room at the church being introduced. My heart that resides with these unique and wonderful children pounded with excitement.

An opportunity for me to continue my walk with Jesus while helping children was before me. What an opportunity for me and our church to embrace our children with special needs!

A special classroom is such a wonderful idea because many times these children need a place to “regroup” and calm down in order to learn in the classroom and not be a distraction to others. This program allows a place for a child to rest and calm down before returning to class.

Susie Woodin

Assist. Dir. of Children’s Ministries 248-7940, ext. 110 susie.woodin@fpcyakima.com

Also, helping the children allows for familes to worship relieved from worry - and parents need “worry free time” as they participate in worship.

I encourage adults and youth to volunteer and assist in the nurturing and teaching of our special children as they learn about our God’s enduring love.

- Melody

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Service Ministry Ghormley Meadow Christian Camp / Cristo Vive / Missions

Ghormley Meadow Christian Campnews What a great summer

it has been up here on the Meadow. Dozens of lives have been changed by the good news of the gospel and hundreds of “super heroes� in training have been unleashed on an unsuspecting world. As campers have learned about their unique shape and how God has specially designed them for service, we pray their homes, churches, schools and neighborhoods will be positively impacted.

Mark Washam

Director of Ghormley Meadow Christian Camp 672-4311 mark.washam@fpcyakima.com

Our 70th birthday

celebration on the 4th of July was a great success. About 120 people joined us for a day of fun and remembrance. We also dedicated our memorial tree grove at the end of the day. If you would like to honor someone whose life was impacted

by Ghormley, for a donation of $200 we will arrange for a native tree to be planted in their honor with a specially engraved stone with their name on it. Call the camp if you are interested.

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Service Ministry Ghormley Meadow Christian Camp / Cristo Vive / Missions

MISSION news Living Waters for the World Update Thank you for your generosity to the people of Yotholin, Mexico! We are pleased to report that between First Presbyterian and Westminster, $16,000 was given towards the project that will provide clean water to these brothers and sisters.

Currently, the church in Yotholin is facing some challenges in finishing the building that will house the water system. Funds that they had raised for the building have been used to help pay medical bills for a church member who was involved in a serious car accident. Our return installation trip can only be scheduled after the building is completed, so the elders at El Sinai church have requested we delay our return until December. Consequently, for now, we are waiting and praying for God’s good timing and provision. While we wait to move ahead on the Yotholin venture, we are also looking to the future, doing some research to see where our next project might be. Please continue to pray for the church in Yotholin, particularly for the young man who was injured, and the ongoing work to help complete the project.

If you are interested in being a part of future projects, talk to Jim or Kathy Bricel (965 6042) about attending the Living Waters “Clean Water University” coming up in October in California. This is a training that would equip you for team leadership.

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John 7:38 NIV “Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of

living water

will flow from within Him.”

Upcomingnews “Living the Transformed Life”

July 26 – September 13 Sunday Mornings Ad. Ed. Rm 9:30a Join us as we study these last few chapters where Paul challenges the church in Rome – and us – in our relationships to our brothers and sisters in the church and our neighbors outside the church and how we can better serve and love all of them.

Gospel Press Reunion

August 14-16 Contact: Larry Poor/larrypoor@comcast.net/(360)776-9671 Friday, August 14: All GP will meet at Red Robin for a dinner together. This will be just us, without spouses or family.

Saturday August 15: This will be a family day of fun and fellowship at Bruce and Diane Drollinger’s. This will be an all day event that includes breakfast, a BBQ and even a practice with Sonny for Sunday morning worship.

Sunday August 16: We will meet at FPC, practice a little more, then sing at the services. We’ll go to Minor’s for lunch afterwards!

Presbyterian Women Conference

September 30 / Ghormley Meadow Christian Camp Lunch: $7 Meeting at church 9:30a to carpool to Ghormley Meadow Christian Camp. Back around 3:30p.

Sign up with your circle leader or at the Connection Center.

Save Wednesday Nights

Where will you be on Wednesday nights? FPC will the place to be this fall beginning September 16... Stay tuned...

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Sharing our stories...

Shan Trick On June 28, with simple words printed on cardboard, God touched hearts throughout our congregation. This challenged me to write my story so that I could give an answer to everyone who asks the reason for the hope I have (1 Peter 3:15).

Here is my faith story…

Since my relationship with Christ, I no longer worry or fear my future because I know He will take care of me. “Cast your cares on the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous fall” Psalm 55:22. I know what God’s will is for my life because His word tells me and I am comforted by His love for me.

God provided me a wonderful husband who is my spiritual leader and challenges my walk with God daily. We are blessed with a daughter that I will enjoy spending my life encouraging and watching grow up. I know His plan for my life is to prosper and that brings me peace.

I grew up with a wonderful family who continue to be a big part of my life. Yet life before I knew Christ was not so wonderful.

Many years I lived wondering what more does life have to offer, I felt stuck in a rut much of the time. I was fearful about my future, will I marry? What about kids? Will I make enough money to live my dream?

I grew up attending Sunday school and church but was content to just know that God is available when I need Him. I found my identity and importance in life from my job.

1 Peter 3:15 “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.”

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Volunteer Needs

Our church is a family, and like in any family, we must all do our part to keep our home running well and looking good!

Please consider volunteering your time to help maintain our home.

Adopt-a-Piece of FPC: Help keep the church and the yard outside looking good! Contact Maurice or Dan if you would be willing to serve: 248-7940.

A Good Ear? Do you have a good ear? We are urgently in need of sound operators for Sunday mornings as we are now in the process of transitioning to a digital sound board the middle of this month.

Don’t delay – volunteer today, as professional training will be provided this month.

Questions? Call Don Hamrick at 248-7940x112 or Dennis Miller at 307-9000.

Friendly Faces Are you an outgoing, easy-to make-friends kind of person? You have the perfect people skills to help folks feel at home here at FPC on Sunday mornings. We need greeters to welcome worshipers and help guests feel comfortable. Just give Yvonne Perotti or Diane Kearby a call at 248-7940x203. (We also need coffee servers!)

A Good Eye? If you have a good eye and a steady hand, we need you to run a video camera on Sunday mornings. Zoom on in and volunteer today!

Call Debbie Kent at 248-7940x105.

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Saturday August 22 at Westwood Golf Course Tee Time start: 9am $20 Pre-Paid

SIGN UP TODAY at the Connection Center Questions? Call Jerry Smith: 910-4850 or Ken Turner: 697-8434 Sponsored By Fellowship Ministry Team 13

Contact Our Staff 509.248.7940 & ext Email

Jack Peebles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Jim Erixson.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Curt McFarland. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Steve Barker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Gustavo Carvajal. . . . . . . . . . .

Bill Starr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Don Hamrick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dave Arkills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Judy Turner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Shan Trick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Laura Pickett. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tyler Van Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Karin Skone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Kathy Eaton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Susie Woodin . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rhonda Cardona. . . . . . . . . . . .

Monnie Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Jon Waite... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Kandy Ingersoll. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dennis Miller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tammy Nunley. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Maurice Peugh. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dan Barela. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mark Washam. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Diane Kearby.. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ericka Clark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Jana Alderman. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Megan Antles . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Senior Pastor/Head of Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 first.last@fpcyakima.com Associate Pastor for Congregational Care & Senior Ministries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Associate Pastor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Pastor Emeritus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Pastor of Cristo Vive Hispanic Fellowship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Parish Associate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Worship Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Church Administrator (Volunteer). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Group Life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Group Life/Women’s Ministries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Family Ministries Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Student Ministries Director (6th-12th grade). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Student Ministries Assistant Director (6th-12th grade). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Children’s Ministries Director (birth-5th grade). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Children’s Ministries Assistant Director (birth-5th grade). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 First Pres Christian Preschool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Childcare Coordinator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Organist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Care Force Lifekeys Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Interim Contemporary Worship Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Business Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Building & Grounds Supervisor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Custodial Supervisor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Ghormley Meadow Christian Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 672-4312 Wedding Administrator... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Administrative Assistant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Pastors’ Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Publications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113