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First United Methodist Church | The Cathedral of the Rockies | One Church • Two Locations
crossroad missions • habitat for humanity
Help build hope
house framing event • June 20, 2015
cathedral of the rockies • downtown
Save the date!
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Mission Statement To make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world
Strategic focus
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To reach a growing percentage of the Treasure Valley with the good news of Jesus Christ
To move the congregation of Christ-followers toward community, spiritual maturity, and full participation within the life of the church
To be the hands and feet of Jesus locally and globally by investing our lives, our knowledge and our resources with those in need
To be leaders of leaders, and to raise the tide of leadership locally, regionally and globally
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Pastor’s Notes
FUMC Senior Pastor
Reverend Dr. Duane Anders
Matthew 28:18-20 “Jesus, undeterred,
went right ahead and gave his charge:
“God authorized and commanded me
to commission you: Go out and train
everyone you meet, far and near, in this
way of life, marking them by baptism
in the threefold name: Father, Son,
and Holy Spirit. Then instruct them in
the practice of all I have commanded
you. I’ll be with you as you do this, day
after day after day, right up to the end
of the age.” (the Message)
Joining the adventure of Jesus is to be
part of the uprising. The gospel challenges
us to stand up against the way things have
been and the way things are, to help create
new possibilities for the way things can
and should be. We are to become, as Brian
McLaren writes, “contemplative activist[s]
in an ongoing uprising of peace, freedom,
justice and compassion.”
Peace, freedom, justice and compassion
are the ways of God’s politic, the Kingdom
of God. Jesus announced this as he began
his ministry quoting Isaiah 61. As a church
and as followers of Jesus, we seek to live
this each day. Thank you for being a
people seeking to live the uprising, as we
celebrated Easter with over 3000 people
coming to worship at our two campuses.
You participate in the uprising as you serve
as ushers and greeters, and as you love our
kids in the nursery, Sunday school and
music ministries. You join the uprising
as you work at our garden at the Amity
Campus and our North End Orchard. You
join the uprising as you love our neighbors,
while serving at the upcoming Habitat for
Humanity House Build on June 20th.
This month, our uprising extends to
Peru and Mexico as our mission teams
partner to expand God’s work around
the world.
Together we are changing the world.
This is an uprising of hope, not hate.
This is an uprising mobilized by love,
not weapons. This uprising shouts a
joyful message of life and peace, not
angry threats of hostility and death.
This is what it means to be alive, to
live our faith. Thanks for being a
church that continues to live the great
commission together.
Action steps:
1: To make this Christian journey
- this uprising - a priority, set
worship as a priority, seek to be in
worship most every weekend. We
are better together.
2: Live the mission. To make
disciples of Jesus Christ for the
transformation of the world. What
will you do to grow in your faith?
participate in Cathedral college,
a small group, a mission trip, the
Walk to Emmaus. Plan to serve
on June 20th for the house build
(downtown)
Let us pray and live this benediction
together: We are a circle of learners and
seekers, alive in God’s story of creation.
We are disciples alive in the adventure
of Jesus. We are an uprising in a new
way of living, transformed by the Spirit
of God. Let us go forth in joy and
peace to love and serve God and our
neighbors. Amen.
Baptisms
- downtown campus March 29th
Anton James Gleason
Son of James & Maggie Gleason
- amity campus April 5th
Faith Borges
Abigale Dopieralski
Michael Dopieralski
Robert Larson-Thomas
Madyson McKnight
Ashlynn Noriega
Christina Shedgrud
deaths
- downtown campus Please pray in sympathy
with the families of:
Smith W. “Bill” Jordan
Ralph D. Milstead
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First Things First
by KATHY ABEND - AMITY CAMPUS PASTOR
L
ife
at
Amity
continues
to
be
a
celebration of
many firsts. We
experienced the
entire season
of Lent in our
new sanctuary
creatively
exploring the endless possibilities the
space allows us. From Ash Wednesday
to Easter morning we arranged and
rearranged our chair/pews/furniture to
provide worshipful experiences to fit the
meaning of the story we are telling. We
experimented with styles of music and
instrumentation to create a mood that
allows Christ to be readily experienced.
We utilized many new people in leadership
positions who possess a plethora of gifts
and talents. All of this resulted in a forty
percent increase in all our services over
last year, but more importantly, many
moments were pregnant with the presence
of Christ ready to greet each and every
person who comes through our doors.
I experienced my first Amity
Eggstravaganza. Amity never ceases to
amaze me with their ability to throw
huge community events with almost
no money and with seamless ease. This
was the fifth year for this event and the
community looks forward to it. Over
450 children turned out and brought
their parents along for the egg hunt with
6,000 eggs, activities teaching the story
of Easter, and a chance for everyone to
connect as a community. Thank you to
Pam McDonald for your extraordinary
leadership skills.
Another first for us this spring was
my first confirmation class at Amity.
Teaching the confirmation class is by
tradition the responsibility of the pastor.
As a church grows, it sometimes has
highly qualified people who can teach
better than I can, but this is a privilege I
refuse to give up. I love teaching our kids
and this year was no exception. The Amity
Confirmation Class of 2015 is made
of up eight beautiful young men and
amity confirmands
women who all made the decision to
accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior and
become full card carrying members of
the Amity Campus. Only one of these
kids was attending Amity a year ago. If
you come to Amity, there is a very good
chance you will be greeted by one of
these enthusiastic new members to the
body of Christ. They tend to get there
first, work hard, play hard, and worship
with gusto. Please see the photo with our
class of 2015, our mentors, and one Jr.
confirmand. It takes a village to raise our
young people and Amity is a village ripe
with disciples ready to nurture our youth
in their faith.
All of these firsts are a celebration
indeed, but at Amity, we have a little
tradition to remind us who is first in our
lives and first in all we do. Every time
something good happens we point up to
remind us God is always first and God is
the one making all of these good things
happen. God gave us his son and we are
grateful to put Jesus first in all we do at
Amity.
upcoming
events
at Amity Campus
Membership Class Wednesdays • 7-8:30pm
Starting April 15th - Finishing May 6th
New Bible Study
Tuesdays • 2-3:30pm
Bible Characters: Mirrors of Ourselves - Starting April 14th
Amity Campus VBS Campout June 27 & 28
Sign your 1st-5th graders up for the overnight outdoor
adventure.
Confirmands
Robert Larson-Thomas
Michael Dopieralski
Madyson McKnight
Faith Borges
Ashlynn Noriega
Abigale Dopieralski
Blake Hartman
Not pictured: Christina Shegrud
Jr. Confirmand
Bella Noriega
baptisms
Robert Larson-Thomas
Michael Dopieralski
Madyson McKnight
Faith Borges
Ashlynn Noriega
Abigale Dopieralski
Christina Shedgrud
Food Truck Feast Wednesdays • 5-8pm
Live music starting in May
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an uprising of hope
T
his last Easter,
we
were
encouraged
to join in an uprising.
An uprising of hope.
An uprising based
on peace and love,
instead of swords
and fear.
The
teachings and life of Christ have been
called revolutionary, world-changing,
surprising, unique and different, and
they call us toward a radical and new way
of living. As I reflect on these words,
a question forms….for me, what is so
profoundly revolutionary about the life
that our Lord and Savior calls us to live?
The hunt for this answer led me to
the apostle Paul, in the book of Romans
(chapter 7), where his words echo my
own sentiments. As Paul puts it in verse
18 and 19, “…The desire to do good is
inside of me, but I can’t do it. I don’t do the
good that I want to do, but I do the evil that
I don’t want to do” (CEB). More times
than not, that first feeling or reaction that
comes to my heart or mind…the response
that seems to come “naturally”….is not
the one the reflects the life and teachings
of my risen Savior.
Perhaps this internal struggle is unique
to me, but it is in this recognition of
my human (sinful) nature where I find
Jesus to be so revolutionary. Instead of
responding to every situation in life with
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by ERIK QUISSELL - DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY
the emotion and words that first bubble
to the surface (the “natural” reaction),
His life and words speak of a different
way of responding, even down to his very
last words from the cross. How should
we treat others? “Here, let me wash your
feet.” When will you become king and
liberate our nation? “Hey, help me get
on this donkey.” How will they know
we are part of your kingdom? “Love
others, give up your life, forgive everyone.”
This is the challenge and beauty of
Jesus’ call to be different. If I resist my
first instinct, and dig deep into the dirt
of my heart, there I might discover a
tiny seed, the good within me that Paul
describes. And if somehow (“Thank God
through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Romans
7:25) I can water and nurture that seed,
maybe a day will come when my reactions
and responses to the world around
me will begin to align with Christ’s.
So how do we do this? We travel with
Christ like the disciples on the way to
Emmaus, digging into the Scripture,
learning from great teachers the story of
God’s work in creation. We connect to
Christ by returning (daily?) to a space
where His voice whispers in our heart
while we pray and read and re-read
those red letters in the New Testament.
Like Thomas, we ask questions, but stay
engaged in the conversation, willing to
hold out for that day when our skepticism
may turn to faith. We connect with fellow
believers, returning each week to this
place called “church” where we worship,
and are challenged, week after week, to
be different. To be revolutionary.
Salt & Light Youth Ministry
ongoing programming
Sunday Youth:
10am • Sundays • “The Mine” (B6)
Youth Group:
6:30pm • Wednesdays • “The Mine”
Upcoming events
30 Hour Famine: May 15-16
Last Sunday Youth: May 24
The Return of R.A.D.:
June 9 • The District Coffee House
Summer Kick-Off Pool Party: June 3
downtown confirmands
Confirmands (pictured left to right)
Christopher Coutts
Nathan Hines
Mackenzie Sheridan
Erik Quissell (youth director)
Grace Fiderlick
Mentors (not pictured)
Bill Swartley
Steven Coles
Carmen Cubine
Vivian Hagen
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what’s up downstairs
ORANGE FAMILY WORSHIP SERVICE
MAY 31 • 10AM • DOWNTOWN
Be sure to join us for this upcoming Family Worship Service!
It’s going to be a Seussical good time with a special guest
appearance by THE CAT IN THE HAT! All are welcome and
encouraged to attend.
SEUSSICAL SUMMER: STARTING MAY 31ST • DOWNTOWN
This summer our Children’s Department will explore our faith through the theme “Seuss!” We hope
you will join us on Sunday mornings for this very Seussical Summer!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
JUNE 29TH-JULY 2ND • 9AM-NOON • DOWNTOWN
For ages preschool through 5th grade. $30 suggested donation.
Email Pastor Debbie at dcoutts@boisefumc.org with your
availability to help! =)
Register now at www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/COTRBoise
FLAT JESUS 2.0
COMING TO A CHURCH NEAR YOU THIS SUMMER
As you embark upon your summer travels, don’t forget to take Jesus with you!
Stop by the hospitality desk to collect your Flat Jesus and Travel Devotion. Keep
your COTR family connected with #COTRFlatJesus. New this year: Paperdoll
wardrobe to enhance Jesus’ journey with you!
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Brass quintet spectacular
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he Cathedral Concert Series’ third season will draw
to a close on Friday, May 8, with a performance by
the Mirari Brass Quintet at the Downtown Campus.
This quintet, comprised of music educators including two
faculty members from Boise State University (Sarah Paradis
on trombone and Alex Noppe on trumpet), was recently
added to the performing artist roster of Ariel Artists and will
record their second album in May, 2015. Their performances
are known for variety and will challenge the audience with
selections ranging from Latin to Jazz. These performers are
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passionate about the role of music in our lives and we hope
you will take this opportunity to experience their rich and
wonderful music.
The group has travelled the country sharing their energetic
performances on college campuses and in concert series. They
were the featured performer at the International Tuba and
Euphonium Conference in 2014. Later this month, they will
perform at the International Trumpet Guild Conference in
Columbus, Ohio. As always, concerts are free and open to all.
As this concert season ends, we would like to thank all who
came out to enjoy the rich variety of music presented this
season. Our sanctuary has played host to wide-ranging genres
and has proven what we all know – that is, that the Cathedral is
the home to the artist, now, just as it was in Biblical times. The
Cathedral Concert Series team is grateful for your generous
support of the concert series. We look forward to sharing some
wonderful music with you next season.
peace in the pacific
MUSIC, MEMORIES, AND MORE
Travel to Hawaii with Dr. Paul A. Aitken, Cathedral of the Rockies Director of Music and Worship Arts,
for this trip full of music, good fellowship, incredible experiences and amazing sightseeing.
Contact Paul at paitken@boisefumc.org for more information.
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Adult discipleship leader highlights!
by JENNY WILLISON - DIRECTOR OF ADULT DISCIPLESHIP
This winter, we have nearly 30 leaders involved in Adult Discipleship! These servant leaders are teaching
classes, leading small groups and creating opportunities for all of us to grow in our faith. Linda Grane has been
attending the Cathedral
of the Rockies for less
than a year, and has
already invested her gifts
and experience to help
grow Adult Discipleship
opportunities in this
faith community. She
comes to us from Tampa,
Florida, where she recently
retired as a kindergarten
and elementary school
teacher. At her church in Tampa, she went through Christ
Care leadership training and led a group of single adults for
six years. This past Lent, she led “24 Hours that Changed
the World” for the Downtown Monday night group. Linda
will be hosting one of our summertime small groups, based
on the Parables of Jesus (see article in this issue), using short
video clips to illustrate the lessons in modern day context. She is a classic movie buff, and is excited about the Cathedral’s
“Summertime Classic Movie Fridays!” Linda has seen the
importance of connecting in a small group as she’s moved and
become part of a church. “I enjoy the depth of friendship and
intelligent dialogue. I appreciate the people in my small group
– they are bright, professional people who like to question and
dig deep.” She wishes that everyone would take advantage of
being part of a small group, so that everyone could be truly
known and have meaningful relationships. Besides being a
classic movie aficionado, Linda is an avid Scrabble player and
loves the outdoors. Her son, daughter-in-law and grandkids
live in Boise, and are excited to have her back in Boise after
living in Tampa for 10 years. One final interesting note, when
Linda lived in Boise during the 80’s she visited the Cathedral
of the Rockies – longtime member Howard Kent was the first
person she met. He made her feel at home, visited her and
always greeted her with a friendly smile each
Sunday. She knew this would be her church home, and hopes
she can be that person to others as they come to our church.
A great reminder to all of us!
After becoming active in
our church in the 80’s,
Sue Saldin reconnected
with the Cathedral 10
years ago through her
involvement with the
interfaith ministry “Faith
in Action” (now “Friends
in Action”). Since that
time, she has immersed
herself in opportunities
to grow in her faith
and lead others. Sue’s
leadership involvement at church has included teaching,
leading classes through Cathedral College, and leading Small
Group training workshops. She credits much of her formative
leadership training to the Christ Care leadership training she
received through her involvement in the Presbyterian church.
Currently, she leads a class on Wednesday mornings. They
have been using Brian McLaren’s text, “We Make the Road
by Walking.” Sue smiles and brightens as she talks about her
group, The Wednesday Morning Bible Study. Her favorite
part about leading has been, “to observe the kindness and care
that group members offer to each other and the willingness
they have to express themselves, but also to listen to each
other. That can be so difficult, especially around issues of
faith!” Before retiring, Sue was an instructor through the
Boise State Counseling Center. She continues to grow in her
faith through courses at Iliff Seminary and through attending
retreats and conferences throughout the year. Sue loves to hike
and be outside, and spend time with friends. But her greatest
joy is being with her three (soon to be four) grandkids!
coming this summer!
MODERN PARABLES: LIVING IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD
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oin a Small Group study this summer using an original film­based Bible study series on
Jesus’ parables. Each week, the study combines cinema and theology in short dramatic
films, teaching application videos, and in­depth study materials to create a great learning
experience. This summer, small groups all over our community will share in this study in
homes and in our church classrooms.
Contact Jenny Willison if you would like to be part of the leadership training for this study,
and host one in your home or at church: jwillison@boisefumc.org Training will take place at
the Downtown Campus, Tuesday, May 12th from 5:30­-7:00pm.
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cathedral
college
JUNE 22-26, 2015
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ourses include biblical topics, music, comparative religion,
caring for others, simple living, history, photography and
much more! Please make a note of this opportunity for
fellowship and spiritual growth in your personal calendar, for we
believe everyone will find many things of interest! There will be no
cost to participants, but the benefits will be huge.
Contact Jenny Willison at jwillison@boisefumc.org or visit
cathedraloftherockies.org/cathedralcollege for more information!
pain and joy in the cycle of life
S
o many
people
live with
pain. There are
many different
types of pain:
physical,
m e n t a l ,
emotional, or spiritual in nature.
These hurts are real and are dealt with
differently depending on who you are
and where you have come from. One of
the most helpful things to do when in
pain is to seek another or others who will
listen and not judge. To work through
this pain is imperative to finding joy.
“Joy comes from trusting God’s love for
us.” Many encourage us to find quotes
and books, to journal, and above all to
give service to others that ensures God’s
presence in our lives. “Giving of ourselves
is the recipe for a joyful, fulfilled life.”
A formal dictionary definition of
joy is “a feeling of great pleasure and
happiness.” Some of the other words
used in the place of joy may be delight,
jubilation, triumph, exultation, glee,
rejoicing, bliss, elation, ecstasy, rapture,
euphoria, and so many more expressions.
O
Happiness is fleeting, circumstantial,
and passing. Joy steps in to say there is
so much more goodness to be found.
When saying the word “joy” notice the
shift in your body…amazing! Remember
the pain Jesus suffered on this earth,
yet Jesus was able to look at the joy to
come. Jesus suffered pain and embraced
joy - a perfect example for us to follow.
When reading one of my very favorite
devotionals, “Jesus Calling” by Sarah
Young, I realized the author does not use
the word happiness - she chooses to use
the word joy over and over again!
Rick Warren’s (author of “A Purpose
Driven Life”) wife Kay talks about joy
and has a more realistic point of view
about joy for those who are not an
upbeat, peppy type. Her joy is defined
as “Joy is the settled assurance that God
is in control of all the details of my life,
the quiet confidence that ultimately
everything is going to be alright, and the
determined choice to praise God in every
situation.” Kay has a devotional filled
with information on finding joy with
God. Inviting God into every moment
of life is something I find is necessary to
practice over and over again. Kay talks
by BETSY JOHNSON
about train tracks in her devotional. Her
analogy shows how “joy and sorrow will
merge into one.”
These are just a few of the great authors
who speak about joy! For today, I ask
you to consider changing your word
from “happiness” to “joy.” Look at your
current devotional or pick up a new one
that focuses more on joy than happiness.
“Joy is not a stranger to pain.” We may
not feel intensely enough to know joy
unless our hearts have been whittled out
by pain and sorrow. A heart may not be
large enough to recognize real joy until it
has been pulled and pushed by trials and
difficult things. There is a well-known
phrase that explains these thoughts:
“Having no joy, for they knew no
misery.” Our capacity to feel joy actually
increases as we blamelessly endure our
pain. Please remember everyone’s pain
and joy is important! “Joy is not the
absence of suffering. It is the presence of
God.”
For more information about Joy and Pain, Individual and
Couple Counseling for a wide variety of life struggles,
EMDR for big and little traumas, DBT/Cognitive
Behaviors skills, and more please contact Betsy Johnson,
LCPC, EMDRIA Certified Counselor at 407-0688 or
todaybewell@gmail.com
is god calling you?
ur church leadership team is called the church council. The purpose of the church council is to oversee and support the
pastors and staff in the planning and implementation of the ministries of the church in alignment with the church’s
goals and mission. It routinely conducts the business of the church through the Pastor Parish Relations, Trustees, and
Finance sub-committees under the general guidance of the Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church. It also acts as
the administrative arm of the Charge Conference. A key function of the council is to routinely evaluate the effectiveness of the
church’s ministries. Council members are encouraged to serve as leaders within the congregation modeling discipleship and the
formation of Christian faith.
Who can apply to be on the church council? All members or even regular attenders may apply. The application is on the
website under church council. Fill out the application and turn it in to Pastor Kathy or Pastor Duane by May 15th. Each year
there are three openings to share your gifts with the church through leadership. Each member serves up to a three year term.
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financials February 2015
Y
ear-to date revenues for the downtown campus
are at $285,127.
Year-to-date expenditures are at $304,596, which
is ($19,469) expenses over revenue.
Amount due at the end of February for the Building
Loan is $1,022,617.
Amity campus revenues for the operating fund are
$34,398 year-to-date. This is $7,036 below the targeted
budget amount. Expenditures year-to-date are $42,680
which is $38,281 over budget.
The Opening Doors Campaign has received $1,415,553
towards the goal of $1,600,000 to date.
Full financial statements are available at
www.cathedraloftherockies.org/giving
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Legacy Committee
by MELINDA SANDER
pring is here. The days are warmer and longer. Pastor Duane’s Easter message about an uprising was truly inspirational. We
can all become more of an uprising people by helping understand the purpose of the Legacy Committee. For over 10 years,
we have asked for your participation in sponsored events, like bringing a local attorney to talk about the importance of
having a will. We made a commitment to help finance the programs and ministries of FUMC Boise through the earnings on our
endowment, while leaving the principal of the fund to grow and earn more for future funding needs. You may recall we helped
to pay down the debt during the Count Your Blessings Campaign. It may be good to remember our mission, to establish and
promote the permanent endowment called the Legacy Fund to support the programs and ministries of the church. We rise up
each and every time someone like you asks for information on how to become a Legacy Society member. Please contact one of
us on the committee or ask the office for more information.
griefshare
Our GriefShare Ministry will be offering a
Leadership Training beginning Wednesday,
May 6th, on Wednesdays from 1-­4pm.
GriefShare is a vital ministry that
provides group support to those grieving
the death of a loved one. As we begin our
second year, we are looking for several
individuals that would like to become
facilitators at either our downtown or Amity
Campus. If you are interested in becoming
a part of this supportive ministry or have
questions about GriefShare, please contact
Charlotte Boyd at cbpianomom@gmail.com.
boise music week
Church Night 2015 includes 6 new groups who have never
played or sang for Boise Music Week! We are proud to
have so any talented musicians willing to participate in
our annual community worship service.
The prelude will be performed at 7:15pm by the Table
Rock Trio from Boise. The homily will be presented by
Dr. Duane Anders of the First United Methodist Church,
Cathedral of the Rockies, our host church. Susan Talley is
the guest organist visiting Boise from North Carolina. She
will accompany her daughter, Laurel, in a violin and organ
piece as well as play the organ postlude for the service.
The service begins at 7:30pm in the Cathedral sanctuary
with Linda Berg’s Opera Idaho Children’s Chorus, Capital
City Sounds Women’s Chorus, and Unison Choir from the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
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Joe’s View
T
he unintended consequences of
our actions can either be pleasantly
amazing or quite disturbing. The
difficulty in comprehending all that we
do is that most of the time we create the
action, but never actually witness the
consequence.
Here is an example: I may lose a
quarter in the parking lot of a gas station.
I drive away. Someone else finds it,
takes it as a sign from God, drops it in
one of the remaining pay phones on this
planet, calls their mom, and patches up a
relationship.
Or, I may lose a quarter in the parking
lot of a gas station. I drive away. Someone
finds it, combines it with what they have,
buys a corn dog, chokes on it and dies.
Point being, we never know what will
happen, but we do know that everything
we do has a consequence, if not to us,
then to someone else.
You have read here before my ranting
about consumable products, waste, excess
and rampant disregard for resource and
environment. I will spare you that speech
today, but if you missed it and are curious,
back issues of this column are available.
What I am getting at now is that we all
have the ability to do very minor things
that will make big differences in people’s
by JOE PRIN - BUILDING SUPERINTENDANT
lives. When we are able to control these
actions, plan for them, or make them part
of our personal culture, the pleasantly
amazing can happen. Ask any of the
involved members of this church about
their experiences of service, giving, or
providing their talents here at the church
or out in the community or world.
When you do, and no matter who you
talk to, a learning experience took place
and they often feel that although they did
something, they feel that they actually
got back much more. Praise God for the
unintended.
I was fortunate enough to be able to go
to Honduras a few years ago to supposedly
help build a Methodist Church building
in Subirana. I was going there to make
a difference. To do something. It didn’t
take long to see that it was about the
people and the relationship, not the
building. I feel I was affected more than
those I left behind. I may have changed
things for them for a little while. They
changed me forever.
I also notice that these unintended
consequences become addictive. The
more we can do to benefit others, the
more we want to do. We start to fantisize
about changing our lives to one of pure
service. If you
are
working,
perhaps giving
up the job
and doing the
things we love
to do, rather
than that which we have to do. But that
too can have consequences. There is a
balance for everyone. And we all know
when we get out of balance.
I hope and pray that you are in balance
with your desires and gifts. It is a beautiful
place to be. The awareness of when a
little more here, or a little less there, is all
it takes to stay on course. Praise God for
helping us to recognize our limitations.
If ever you feel that burning desire, that
you would like to provide your talents of
repair, construction, cleaning, sorting,
organizing, filing, building, maintaining,
or fixing, I would be happy to help fulfill
your dreams. Give me a call. We have
plenty of opportunities for service at our
churches and we often do not ask for
help enough. It is a blessing to be able
to give, and giving can take many forms
that result in unintended and hopefully
amazing consequences. Praise God from
whom all blessings flow.
fix-it-friday
F
ix-It-Friday at the downtown campus last month had the best
turnout ever! We were able to get the preschool playhouse
painted, orchard benches bolted down, coat racks built, windows
washed, carpentry, furniture assembled, and more. The work done by
the volunteers crossed some long overdue “To ­Do’s” off the list and
helped get our church into nice shape for Spring. The day worked out
well as many of the projects were in the preschool area of our building
and the school was closed that Friday for spring break. However, the
volunteers were not the only ones working that day. Beside them we
had professional painters, electricians, stone masons, window glass
installers, and floor covering professionals working on scheduled
projects also taking advantage of the very rare “closed” weekday.
All in all, a tremendous amount of work was accomplished and our
thanks go out to all who worked so hard to get it done. We had a nice
spaghetti lunch for everyone and wrapped up the day about 4 PM.
The next scheduled Fix-It-Friday is May 15th beginning at 9am. If
you would like to help, please contact Joe Prin at jprin@boisefumc.
org or call him at 573­-1082.
11 | FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH GOOD NEWS • MAY 2015
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United Methodist Women
SPRING SPECIAL MEETINGS FOR UMW
UMW will meet for an old-fashioned picnic luncheon on May 6 at noon, in
Fellowship Hall (downtown campus). In addition to warm fellowship and
good food, we will travel the Oregon Trail as Jan Worthington recounts the
story of Amelia Stewart Knight who in 1853 left Iowa and brought seven
children with her across the Oregon Trail. Jan will be in period costume and
will bring many artifacts to help bring this adventure to life. Don’t miss this
special opportunity!
LYDIA CIRCLE meets Monday, May 11th at 6pm at Elmer’s for a Birthday
Dinner.
MARTHA CIRCLE meets Wednesday, May 13th at noon in the home of Lila
Beeson. Luncheon will be served.
MARY-RUTH CIRCLE will not meet in May.
PRISCILLA CIRCLE will meet Wednesday, May 13th in the home of Mary
Voigt. Bring a sack lunch; salad and dessert will be served.
REMINDERS!
Take time to stop by the library. Melba Fisher enthusiastically reminds us
that it is full of wonderful books that will enlighten our lives and encourage
us as we reach out to others. Consider making the UMW’s Reading
Program a goal this year by reading one or two books from each of five
categories: Education for Mission, Leadership Development, Nurturing for
Community, Social Action and Spiritual Growth. It will be time well-spent.
BUDGET
COACHING
AT THE CATHEDRAL
CONTACT DEBBIE GREBER AT (208) 343-7511
OR DGREBER@BOISEFUMC.ORG TO SET UP AN
APPOINTMENT WITH A BUDGET COACH TODAY!
Although there is no Social Action project in May, the Cathedral’s Baby
Needs closet can always use our support. Please give generously.
SAVE THE DATE!
Mission U will be July 23-26 at the Nazareth Retreat Center in Boise. The
topic will be: Created for Happiness: Understanding Your Life in God; Latin
America: People and Faith; The Church and People with Disabilities. More
information to follow.
GET ON THE ROAD TO
FINANCIAL FREEDOM!
Budget Coaches at the Cathedral:
• Are trained in the Crown Money Map
Financial Principals for budgeting
• Provide FREE and confidential consultations
• Are available on your schedule to meet
one-on-one
• Believe all situations are manageable
• Have resources available to help you
THURSDAY BOOK CLUB
Who killed the heir to the French throne in 1407? That is the subject of “Blood
Royal” by Eric Jager. This is the Thursday Book Club selection for May 21st and June
4th. It has been described as “A True Tale of Crime and Detection in Medieval Paris”.
The book club meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday from 1-­3 in the church library,
downtown campus. Ruth Garrison 362-­5316.
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