Volume 10

Here First

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

January 2010

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

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December Events

Sunday Morning Information / Weekly Events / Sermon Series

Sunday Morning Class Information

Pastors Welcome

Fellowship Ministry : Group Life Ministry News

Fellowship Ministry : Family Ministries

Fellowship Ministry : Senior Adults News

Discipleship Ministry : Student Ministry News

Discipleship Ministry : Preschool News

Discipleship Ministry : Children’s Ministry News

Discipleship Ministry Team : Careforce Ministry

Discipleship Ministry Team : Women’s Ministry

Worship Ministry Team

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Upcoming News and Events

Missionary Update: Cambodia

Re3 Wednesday Nights

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January EvEnts CalEndarJanuary 1 Friday New Year’s Day / Church ClosedJanuary 3 Sunday No Kidzone / No Student Ministries Cristo Vive PotluckJanuary 5 Tues Worship Min Team Meeting

5:15p Family Ministries Leadership Meeting 6:00p Adult Ed Meeting 7:00pJanuary 6 Wednesday Baptism ClassJanuary 7 Thursday Happy Travelers Meeting 2:00p SAM Mtg 3:00p Prayer Ministry Leader Meeting 6:00pJanuary 8 Friday AWARE Training Lunch 11:00aJanuary 9 Saturday Elder Training 8:30a Prayer Shawl 9:00a Pedals, Pipes & Pizza 11:00a Special Session Meeting 1:00pJanuary 10 Sunday Infant Baptisms/Baby Celebrations Careforce Search for Intimacy Starts Welcome Back Kidzone & Student MinistriesJanuary 11 Monday Edith Ferry CircleJanuary 12 Tuesday Spirit Led Life Commences Luis Palau Meeting noon Cristo Vive Budget Meeting 5:30pJanuary 13 Wednesday RE3 Commences Dinner 5:15p Classes 6:15p Youth Group CommencesJanuary 14 Thursday Discipleship Team Meeting 2:00p Fellowship Team Meeting 6:00p Careforce Classes Commence: Search for Life (men) & (women) 6:00p MOPS Set-up 6:30pJanuary 15 Friday MOPS 9:00aJanuary 18 Monday Martin Luther King, Jr Day / Church ClosedJanuary 19 Tuesday SMT Meeting 7:00aJanuary 20 Wednesday Foundation Board 4:00p Ghormley Commission 6:30pJanuary 21 Thursday MOPS Set -up 6:30pJanuary 22 Friday MOPS Team Training 9:00a Cristo Vive Craft Night 6:30pJanuary 23 Saturday CAPE Mom’s Encouragement Brunch 9:00a Prayer Shawl 1:00pJanuary 26 Tuesday Kaffee Klatsch 9:00a Session Dinner / Meeting 6:00pJanuary 28 Thursday Small Group Core Team 12:00pJanuary 31 Sunday Annual Meeting / Dinner

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Sunday Morning ServiCeSContemporary Services Sanctuary 8 & 9:30a The Best of Classic Worship Sanctuary 11:00a ChildCare Ages birth – 21/2 years RM 102 During Services

Kidzone Sunday SChool Kinder - 5th Grade 2nd Floor 9:30 -10:45a *Special Needs classroom available RM 220Student MiniStrieS Grades 6 - 12 Ward Chapel (Mid Hi & Sr. Hi) 9:30-10:40a

adult eduCation ClaSSeS Golden Circle 9:30-10:30a 40 Days of Purpose 9:30-10:30a Adult Ed Bible Class 9:30-10:30a CriSto vive hiSPaniC FellowShiP Ward Chapel 12:00p

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY Senior Adult Exercise 8:30aMONDAY TOPS 10:00a Over-eaters Anonymous 12:00p Trailseekers 2:30p Church Basketball 7:00pTUESDAY Women’s Bible Studies Spirit Led Life 9:15a Series Studies with Jean Paulson 9:45aWEDNESDAY Men’s Bible Study 12:00p Women of Action (Prayer) 12:00pTHURSDAY Bible Study Fellowship 9:00a Worship Rehearsal 6:00p Temple Choir Rehearsal 7:00p

Sermon Series DecemberJANUARY 3 Luke 2:41-52/ “Still Searching” Jim Erixson JANUARY 10 Luke 3:15-17, 21-22/ “Beloved” Jack PeeblesJANUARY 17 Luke 15:1-3, 11-32/ “The Parable” Jack PeeblesJANUARY 24 John 10:22-39/ “The People Around Jesus” Jack PeeblesJANUARY 31 Acts 9:1-9/ The Two Lost Sons Jack Peebles

Weekly events at FPC

Sunday Morninginfo

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Kidzone (AGE 2 ½ THROUGH 5TH GRADE) 9:30-10:45 / 2ND FLOORKidzone helps our children apply biblical truth to their regular everyday experiences. Sonbeams (preschool) 2 ½ to 4 years old meet on L2 Mezzanine in the Sonbeams Room.Cubbies (pre-kindergarten) 4 & 5 yrs old meet in the Cubbies Room on the main floor (right next to childcare). Kindergarten through 5th grades meet on the 2nd floor.

Student worShiP & grouPS (6TH-12TH GRADE) 9:30-10:40 / CHAPELFollowing worship, Mid High and High School students separate for time to study and discuss issues of life and faith in smaller groups. Student Ministries is eager to welcome new students, introduce them to others and help them discover the amazing love of God.

adult eduCation ClaSS beginning January 39:30-10:30 / ADULT ED / Jim Erixson“Footsteps of the apostle Paul”Come join us during the winter term at 9:30a on Sundays as we travel and follow Paul’s footsteps through the books of Acts, Thessalonians, Philippians and Ephesians. We look at the countries and cities that Paul traveled during his ministry as he spread the Christian faith among the Jews and Gen-tiles. We will also study how Paul brought the people of these countries to Christ and get a flavor of life through Paul’s eyes.

40 dayS oF PurPoSe 9:30-10:30 / MID HIGH ROOM ON THE MEZZANINESTEVE HILDEBRAND / MARSHALL GROVE / FRED MALONEYThe 40 Days class continues to study the principles found in Rick Warren's “Purpose Driven Life” book. This class discusses and examines, in a non-threatening manner, the Bible passages used through the book. After several years of study, this group is halfway through the book. You are invited to jump in and join this interesting study.

golden CirCle - PreSent word 9:30-10:30 DAVID FERRY LOUNGE / TOM OLIVA & JIM ERIXSONOriginally formed in the 1940's, this class continues to study Christian life together. The Golden Circle class is a caring and supportive class that includes prayer, music and study.

Sunday Morning classes

Dearchurch family,Dear Church Family,

It is difficult to believe that we are beginning 2010. The decade is coming to a close and there is much for which to celebrate! Even in the midst of the worst recession this country has seen in decades, faithful people continue to be blessed by a faithful God! Our trust here at First Presbyte-rian continues to be placed in Him and He is doing a wonderful work in our midst!

When I was on staff at First Presbyterian Church of Nashville, Tennessee, I remem-ber The Rev. Todd Jones offering to the congregation a list of “Ten Biblical Ideas to Improve Your Life.” The beginning of the year is always an opportunity to assess your life and walk with God. For your contemplation as we find ourselves in 2010, let me offer to you the principles shared by Rev. Jones:

1. The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? (Psalm 27:1) Build your life on a foundation that will hold, which can only be upon the sovereignty of a great God. Fear God alone, and you will banish the hold all smaller fears have upon your life!

2. Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart (Psalm 37:4). We can find abiding peace and contentment when we make “the joy of the Lord our strength.” Learning to delight in the Lord shapes our desires in ways that bring maturity and wisdom.

3. Be still before the Lord, and wait patiently for him; do not fret over those who prosper in their way, over those who carry out evil desires (Psalm 37:7). Compar-ison to others is the source of all unhappiness. Let your trust in the providence of God deepen your soul. You have more control over yourself than over others!

4. Those with good sense are slow to anger, and it is their glory to overlook an offense (Proverbs 19:11). Nothing stretches your heart like forgiving an offense, and being slow to anger is God’s way with us.

5. A person’s pride will bring humiliation, but one who is lowly in spirit will ob-tain honor (Proverbs 29:23). Jesus said, “For I am meek and lowly of heart, and you will find rest unto your soul.” Do you suppose that Jesus was on to some-thing?

6. Discipline your children, and they will give you rest; they will give delight to your heart (Proverbs 29:17). Trust me when I say that with your kids, less will end up being more. Be generous with your time, but be very judicious with ev-erything else. The goal is to make your children strong and self-disciplined. You are not entrusted your children to please them and to indulge their appetites.

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7. Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it (Proverbs 3:27). We bless those God places in our lives when we affirm their gifts and ap-preciate their accomplishments. William James was speaking the truth when he said, “The deepest craving in the human soul is the craving to be appreciated.” Be fair and generous of spirit with people.

8. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good (Romans 12:21). If Jesus’ life and death teach us anything, they teach us that the power of love is stronger than every form of loveless power. Believe in the power of the Gospel more than in any other power in all the world!

9. The point is this: the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver (II Corinthi-ans 9:6,7). It really is more blessed to give than to receive!

10. Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty” (John 6:35). What we need more than we need anything else in 2010 is Jesus! And what God wants to give you in 2010 is what God wants to give you for all eternity, and that is Jesus.

You may choose different biblical principles for 2010. If these choices have challenged you to do such thinking, I rejoice! As Rev. Jones said, we serve a God of abundant wisdom and love, which makes us rich beyond our deserving. May God bless you with every good and perfect gift in 2010!

Blessings in His service,

Pastor Jack

a neW teaM IS forMeDOur Group Life Core Team is a dynamic group of lead-ers who gather together with the purpose of helping people draw closer to Jesus through unique relation-ships formed in small groups. This team of 11 meets each month to talk about how to better serve small groups and their leaders. Their heart is to equip small group leaders to build healthy, thriving small groups as well as provide curriculum ideas, service projects and provide information for upcoming church events.

IntereSteD In JoInIng a SMall group?If you are interested in joining a small group, we will be forming new groups during RE3 (Wednesday nights starting January 13). The study will be “The Prodigal God” by Tim Keller. Individuals and groups are encour-aged to attend. Please call Shan Trick or Judy Turner for further information.

Judy TurnerGroup Life Ministries

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

group lIfe news

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

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I believe god uses my group in helping me develop a

closer, stronger relationship with Him. In the process, we naturally grow closer to one

another. – a.

top row: (l-r) Dave Whiteside, Jerry Smith, barney trick, Cathy Simons, Joe buckley, Janet Kriegerbottom: lois Hanks, gustavo Carvajal, Carolyn Henyan, Diane Drollinger, ana lucas-garcia

group life / Family / Senior adult

Fellowship Ministry

Laura PickettFamily Ministries Director

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

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faMIly lIfe news

Happy neW year! The New Year is a great time to evaluate our priorities in life. As parents we have a tremendous challenge to choose wisely the way we use our time and how we keep our families in balance. It’s easy to let work, school and sports commitments take priority in our lives and forget about nurturing our own walk with Jesus and our children’s spiritual development. We want to help your family grow closer to God and to one anoth-er. One opportunity We offer is RE3 on Wednesday nights here at FPC. We will begin again on Wednesday, January 13 with dinner in the gym at 5:15pm and classes beginning at 6:15pm. There is something for every member of your family. There is a wonderful program for our kids to grow in their faith while having a lot of fun, as well as mid-High and Senior-high youth group and classes for adults, too.

Parents of school-aged children and teenagers won’t want to miss this quarter’s class, “Running the Rapids: Guiding Teen-agers Through the Turbulent Waters of Adolescence”. This video- based class features internationally known Christian psychologist Dr. Kevin Leman. He is both funny and practical making him a favorite speaker and author on marriage and parenting. Don’t count this class out if you aren’t quite to the teen years, it is best to be prepared for the stage ahead of you. The class will be held in the Parlor and will be facilitated by Tim and Liberty Andis. Cost is $7.50 for a participant workbook.

galatians 6:10 nIV therefore, as we have

opportunity, let us do good to all people,

especially to those who belong to the family of

believers.

group life / Family / Senior adult

Fellowship Ministry

SenIor aDultS news

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Jim ErixsonPastor of Senior Ministriesand Congregational Care

248-7940, ext. 130

Happy traVelerS January 13

A movie! Sign up and tell us what show you would like to see. We’ll go to the most requested one and grab a bite to

eat afterwards.

February 18 The play, “Almost Maine,” directed by Megan Antles, at the

Warehouse Theatre. Senior tickets $8.00 at the Connection Center. We’ll sit together!

Kaffee KlatSCHJanuary 26

9:30 a.m.Dave Edler will speak about “The State of Yakima.”

*WatCH for lynn alVorD’S neW genealogy ClaSS!

StuDent MInIStrynews

Alm st, Mainea romantic comedy almost about love.

group life / Family / Senior adult

Fellowship Ministry

Tyler Van HornDirector of Student Ministries

248-7940, ext. 106tyler.vanhorn@fpcyakima.com

Karin SkoneAssist. Dir. of Student Ministries

248-7940, ext. 116karin.skone@fpcyakima.com

StuDent MInIStrynews

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learnIng WHat It MeanS to be generouSSTUDENT OFFERINGFor the last year we have been supporting four missionaries in Cambodia with our offering that we take at Sunday school. The $200 a month that we send to these young people provides them with enough money to eat, have a place to live and support their families. With these basic needs met they are freed up to work full time in ministry.

MIDDLE SCHOOL SOLDIER SUPPORTFor Christmas this year we decided to have the middle school students send some very practical presents to soldiers in Afghanistan. We collected basic needs items so that we could mail them to troops who won’t get to be home for Christmas. Hopefully our gifts and cards will let them know they are loved during this time away from home.

HIGH SCHOOL ADOPT A FAMILYOur high school group was able to provide Christmas presents for a family of five from our community. We were able to get warm

clothes for the three young boys, a few household items for the parents and some toys for all of them. We are very aware of how much we have been blessed and count it an honor to bless others.

upCoMIng Events for Students

SNOWBLAST / February 19-21This is our High School retreat at Ghormley Meadow Christian Camp. We will be spending the weekend playing night games, sledding, snowmobiling, skiing, snowshoeing, playing video games and chilling out by the fire. We will also have four worship sessions with a speaker from the International Justice Mission leading our study in scripture. The cost is $75 and another $25 if you want to ski at White Pass on Saturday. There is a brochure available with more information in the PowerHouse or at the Connection Center.

Preschool / Children’s / Student’s / Women’s / Careforce / Men’s / Adults / Childcare / MOPS

discipleship Ministry

Rhonda CardonaPreschool Director

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

preSCHool MInIStrynews

Happy neW year froM fpC preSCHool! We are already busy planning for our next school year! Registra-tion for the 2010-11 school year begins February 1st for cur-rently enrolled families. On February 8th it will open to our FPC family and to the public on February 15th. Spaces fill quickly so plan now. Give Rhonda a call to request more information and set up a time to come and visit our preschool. Let all of your friends and family know!

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CHIlDren’S MInIStrynews

Matthew 19:14 nIV Jesus said, “let the

little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to

such as these.”

Preschool / Children’s / Student’s / Women’s / Careforce / Men’s / Adults / Childcare / MOPS

discipleship Ministry

CHIlDren’S MInIStrynews

Kathy EatonDirector of Children’s Ministries

248-7940, ext. 114kathy.eaton@fpcyakima.com

Susie WoodinAssist. Dir. of Children’s Ministries

248-7940, ext. 110susie.woodin@fpcyakima.com

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The ornaments are safely tucked away for another year… but we won’t forget how beautiful they were and the wonderful message they shared during the Child-sized Christmas Service.Thank you to everyone who made the day complete. Praise God for the gift of children. May we all learn to worship God just like they do.

SPend a while on the nile!Join us as Egypt immerses learners of all ages in Bible-times culture, helping kids

explore what it might have been like to live in a culture that had never heard of the one true God. Kids will experience new traditions, taste new foods, try new arts

and crafts projects and discover that God never leaves us alone through life’s trials and triumphs. After visiting Egypt, kids will know more than ever that God gives us

hope, special abilities, wisdom, forgiveness and a family.This trip to Egypt will be provided for the children of those who are attending the

winter session of the Wednesday night Re3 program.

Preschool / Children’s / Student’s / Women’s / Careforce / Men’s / Adults / Childcare / MOPS

discipleship Ministry

Preschool / Children’s / Student’s / Women’s / Careforce / Men’s / Adults / Childcare / MOPS

CareforCenews

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Kandy IngersollCareforce Director

248-7940 ext. 141kandy.ingersoll@fpcyakima.com

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life could be better

Careforce winter ScheduleValiant Man (for men only)

Location: Bethel Ridge Counseling Services at Lake AspenThursdays / 6-8:15pm

January 14, 21, 28 / February 4, 11, 18, 25 / March 5, 12, 19Pre-registration required / $35

The aim of the Valiant Man Program is to give men a greater insight to their own sexuality and provide them with skills to manage this with integrity. As a result, the women and children they relate to will experience the safety, value, love and

empowerment that God intended.

understanding your Valiant Man (for women only)Location: Bethel Ridge Counseling Services at Lake Aspen

Thursdays / 6-8:15pmJanuary 14, 21, 28 / February 4, 11, 18, 25 / March 5, 12, 19

Pre-registration required / $35

The Understanding Your Valiant Man Program follows the journey men take in the Valiant Man Program. All women intersect with men in their world. UVM is

suitable for singles and parents.

Search for life (classes for women and men)Location: First Presbyterian Church

Thursdays / 6-8:15pmJanuary 14, 21, 28 / February 4, 11, 18, 25 / March 5, 12, 19

Pre-registration required / $35

Without insight and answers to the human dilemma we resort to inadequate and destructive patterns of behavior to address feelings of low self-esteem, inad-equacy, emptiness and insecurity. This program identifies the cause of so many human tensions and introduces participants to the healing power of truth in a

caring and safe environment.

Search for Intimacy (mixed) Location: First Presbyterian Church

Sundays / 9:30-10:45amJanuary 10, 17, 24, 31 / February 7, 24, 21, 28 / March 7

Optional: manual fee $20

People need more than rules about sex; they need theology of sex that empow-ers them to live successfully in a highly sexualized world. Sex is a part of life.

Managed rightly, it is a profound gift. Managed poorly, it is the source of pain and distress. This program is designed for adults married or single, parents and

those “single again.”

discipleship Ministry

Shan TrickWomen’s Ministry

248-7940 ext., 102shan.trick@fpcyakima.com

WoMen’S MInIStry news

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CareforCenews

lIVIng a SpIrIt-leD lIfe Jesus used parables to teach us about the kingdom of heaven. This winter we will look at Luke 15 and focus on the parable of the lost son. Let’s allow the Holy Spirit to transform us from the inside out as we look at God’s Word together. Join us in the gym on Tues-day mornings starting January 12. Coffee time from 8:50-9:15aTeaching from 9:15-10:15aSmall group time from 10:15-11:30aCall Monnie at the church to make reservations for childcare.

boot CaMpHoly Spirit Boot Camp: Equipping the Saints for the Days Ahead

Wednesday Nights6:30p – 8:15p

Have you ever felt, “I should know the answer to that question,” or worse yet, have others assumed that you do? In “Holy Spirit Boot Camp” we want to provide a safe place to ask those questions, to learn what the Scriptures say about life in the kingdom of God and to learn to “DO” the stuff of the kingdom. This class will be composed of teaching and a question and answer time, and will pro-vide an opportunity to put into action what we learned. Perhaps the King of Kings is inviting you to enlist in Holy Spirit Boot Camp!

Jeremiah 9:20 nIV now, o women, hear the word of the lord; open your ears to the words of his mouth. teach your daughters how to wail; teach one

another a lament.

Preschool / Children’s / Student’s / Women’s / Careforce / Men’s / Adults / Childcare / MOPS

discipleship Ministry

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prayer MInIStry teaMasking for Prayer

In Mark 11:17, Jesus says, “Is it not written: My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations?” A House of Prayer! That’s the vision for prayer at First Presbyterian.

Prayer Partners are available after every service on Sunday morn-ings and their bright yellow “Prayer Partner” name tags help identify them. They’ll pray with you about any concern or need you may have. Don’t forget to share your answers to prayer with them!

Prayer Team / Hospitality / Welcoming / Music / Drama

Don HamrickWorship Director

248-7940 ext. 112don.hamrick@fpcyakima.com

Psalms 66:20 NIV Praise be to God, who has not

rejected my prayer or withheld His love from me!

worship Ministry team

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oPeration ChriStMaS Child FaMily nightIt’s not too early to plan a great family Christmas event for next year. Becky Belton turned a regular family night into a baked potato bar/Christmas child shoebox event. The 20- plus family members prepared 34 boxes, started a new family tradition and had a great family night. Their goal for next year is 50!

SAVE THE DATE!APRIL 16TH, 17TH, 18TH

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

CELEBRATES OUR

125TH BIRTHDAY!

Love INC is in search of maternity clothing. If you have gently used maternity wear that is no longer needed and would like to donate for needy moms- to-be please call 453-2942.

Each quarter, you will automatically receive weekly or monthly envelopes. If this is not a need, please contact Tammy @ 248-7940 ext. 104.

upCoMIng news.events.

CooKieS and CanSPlease bring cookies and canned food on your last name’s designated Sunday. January 3 J-K January 17 n-P January 31 u-z January 10 l-M January 24 Q-t

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grief recoveryWednesday nights

Are you feeling stuck in grief over losses from the past? Still suffering from the death of a loved one, divorce or end of a relationship, loss of a job, loss of health, loss from a move, empty nest?

The Grief Recovery Outreach Program is a ten-week program developed and endorsed by the Grief Recovery Institute in Sherman Oaks, Ca., and based on “The Grief Recovery Handbook” by John W. James and Russell Friedman. The class will be led by the Rev. Bill Starr, D.Min., MAC, CDP, Chaplain at the Sundown M Ranch in Selah and Certified Grief Recovery Specialist.

The class is open to the community and will begin on January 6th and run from 6:15-8:15PM. Preregistration is required. Cost for the class is $30 to cover the cost of the book and notebook with handouts.

To register or get more information, go to the Connections Center or call the church at 248-7940.

thank you!Thank you to all of you who contributed to the Spirit of Christmas Bake Sale. Almost $800 was raised! All of which went to the Madison House project that helps our community. WOW! Thank you!

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upCoMIng news.events.

November 31, 2009

the art of everyday thanksgiving

Hey Friends!

Two weekends ago, we invited all of our staff over to our house for a night of fellowship and games and it was so much fun and chaos. There were more than 30 people at our cozy rental home, but the more, the merrier! One amazing thing that happened this week was our landlord finally put in concrete for our front yard, so that we could easily access through it without getting stuck in the mud and making a mess.

Recently, Caroline had the privilege of hosting Roslyn Jackson at our home, who is working with our organization in the region. It was such an amazing time for Caroline to be able to connect with someone that has been living in Asia for about 30 years. What an encouragement it was to Caroline, to be able to glean a lot of wisdom from Roslyn’s life experiences. Not only was Caroline hosting Roslyn, but there is a Perth DTS outreach team that arrived, so Caroline has been helping this team get settled into life here and connecting them with different ministries for their month here. On the 13th of November, she taught the book of Colossians in the School of Biblical Studies and it went very well!

Garth just arrived back from his time in Myanmar teaching in the DTS there with one of our Cambodian staff Samphas. The 2 of them

also had the opportunity to travel with one of our International Leaders in YWAM, David Hamilton, into Laos and Thailand and this was a great time of learning and gleaning from 33 years of experience. It was also an amazing time to connect with other leaders in the region to see how we can continue to influence this area of the world for Jesus.

This week we headed down to Phnom Penh for a 3-day staff conference for all YWAMers in Cambodia, with David Hamilton as our speaker. Our time together was very unifying, fruitful as well as very challenging for what God has for the future of the ministry here in Cambodia and the region of raising up and releasing the Khmer.

Prayer Points:

1) For us to be able to grow in our love for Jesus, each other and the Khmer people.

2) For us to be able to bring application in our lives to the challenges that we received in the staff conference last week.

3) God to continue to raise up Khmer as leaders and to release them into their callings.

With Thankful Hearts to the King of Kings,

Garth and Caroline

MISSIonary update

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Garth, Samphas and the Burmese students

Follow garth and Caroline at: www.thegustafsons.missionsplace.com

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PAIDYAKIMA, WA

PERMIT NO 59

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH9 SOUTH 8TH AVEYAKIMA, WA 98902

Re3 RePlenish ReCharge ReConnect

Elements for lifeWednesday NightsFirst Presbyterian Church

Dinner 5:15-6:15p*Suggested donations: $5 per person, $10 per couple, $12 per family.

Devotions 6:00pClass break-out 6:15p

ALL ARE WELCOME!

adult Classes: 6:15p CLASS INSTRUCTOR NOTES Philippians Pastor Jack Grief Recovery Bill Starr Preregister / Fee Running the Rapids Tim & Liberty Andis Family Ministries Holy Spirit Boot Camp Kathy Bricel Class for Women Prodigal God Judy Turner

Children’s Program Kindergarten - 5th Grade Room 217

Childcare 6 months-kindergarten age Available by reservation only (48 hours in advance). Call: 248-7940 ext. 117

Students Mid-High (6-8th grade) 6:30- 8:00 High School (9-12th grade) 7:30-9:00

ReturningJanuary 13!