Newsletter

Hi Everyone!                                                            August 22, 2024
You probably all know that school has started! This is the time of year that I remind you to pray for the teachers and students everywhere. Pray that the students and teachers learn this year; pray for a calm environment and maybe most importantly pray for safety. Our church is a sanctuary for Payette Primary students to go to in case of emergency and we never want to use the church for that reason. Pastor Bill Hays said we should say a prayer every time we pass by any school. I like that idea. As our own Leighton Steiniker begins kindergarten, Kathryn, Lizzy and Caleb begin their senior year. Congrats to all!
This Saturday we will meet with our District Superintendent, Karen Hernandez at 3:15 for our annual Check In With the Superintendent. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend this meeting. The Ad Board is requested to attend. Our Staff Parish Committee will meet with Rev. Hernandez afterwards.
The Fit and Fall Proof Class that meets here at PUMC has changed the starting time. They now meet on Tuesday mornings at 9:00 and on Thursday at 9:30. The new time allows our Tuesday Bible Study members to attend the exercise class. If you have ever thought about attending the exercise class you should give it a try. Everyone works on their own level and they all feel welcome.  Just show up and the leader, Karen will take care of you!
Pastor Clynton from the Fruitland UMC has invited us to Worship in the Park on Sunday, September 1st at 9:30.
There will be no Monday Coffee With the Pastor this coming week.
The Adult Bible Study will resume on Monday, September 8th at 9:45. Everyone is welcome to attend. If you have been thinking about going to Sunday School, this is an excellent time to give it a try.
We have a new date for our annual Neighborhood Fall Carnival. It will now be on Saturday, October 5th. Planning has started and we will need some donations and lots of volunteers. Please put it on your calendar.
We do have some prayer requests this week. Teresa Beer’s daughter in law Jalani traveled to Seattle last week to be with her mom Tricia as she decided to stop cancer treatments. Please pray for Tricia and her family as they navigate this hard time.
Mark Hershey had successful surgery to remove cancer from his colon last week. Tests results are forthcoming but everything looked good. Keep praying.
Caleb Smith’s friend Nathaniel Zuefelt who was burned in an accident with gasoline was able to come home last week. He will travel to Idaho Falls for treatments every week but is making a good recovery.
My great friend Julie McHaffie had successful knee replacement surgery on Monday and is doing well. Please keep her in your prayers.
Grace Hammon and her sister Jo will be moving to Brookdale Senior Living in Ontario at the beginning of September. Keep them both in your prayers as they make this transition. Grace would very much like someone to adopt her two cats before she moves. If you are interested or know someone who is, please let me know.
Our praise songs for Sunday are Desert Song and While We Sing. You can click on the blue links and listen in to prepare for Sunday’s service.


B begin your day with


L love in your heart
E expect blessings
S share goodness
S shine like the sun and
I inspire someone
N never forget that
G God is with you all the time!
Blessings,
Cris