Newsletter

Hi Everyone!                                                                        May 2,2024
Our own Shane Wright was in a Special Olympics basketball tournament last Saturday and he came home with a first-place medal! He reported to me that he made more than 20 points during the tournament. When asked if he let other people shoot, he said, “Yes, that’s how we do it.” Don’t you love that? Please continue to support Special Olympics when you have a chance.
There will be a Celebration of Life in honor of Larry Jeffries this coming Saturday at Scotch Pines Golf Course from 4-9.
We are partnered with the Payette School District as an evacuation site for the Primary School. In the event that they must evacuate, a plan is in place for the students and staff to walk here. All the details are worked out and they will practice next Monday morning. I want to let you know just in case you happen to see hundreds of kids walking to our church. Our job is to pray that evacuation is never necessary!
Don’t forget to sign up for a Spring All Church Cleanup task if you are able. If everyone can just do one thing, we’ll have this place whipped into shape in no time!
If you plan on riding on our float or walking behind you might want a You Matter  T- shirt to wear. Just bring a black T shirt to the office and Teresa will fix it up for you. Put your name on the label or pin it to the shirt and we’ll get it back to you. Bring the shirts as soon as you can.
Remember that this Sunday the UMM will be offering a baked potato and chili lunch right after church. They will accept donations.
The United Methodist Church General Conference is still in session. Danny announced on Sunday that “the Methodist Church now proclaims its support for the equal rights, liberties and protections of all people regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.” I’m proud of us for loving all people!
Our District Superintendent, Rev. Karen Hernandez visited us after church on Sunday to officiate our Charge Conference. She asked us to reassure the Middleton UMC folks that they will be just fine with a half time pastor. She knows that we have experience with part time pastors. If you’d like to send a note to the congregation in Middleton, their address is 104 E Main St, Middleton, ID 83644. Send an encouraging note if you can. Let them know that Pastor Mary Beth will take care of them!
Danny Crego will be celebrating his seminary graduation at church on Sunday. Annie will serve cake this Sunday to honor him. The Tuesday Bible Study class had the idea for us to bring congratulation cards for Danny. So, bring a card if you can!
We have some prayer requests this week. Please pray for the Cannon family from Vale. Their 17-year-old died in a car wreck and their 13-year-old is in the hospital.

Please pray for Danny’s family. His 14-year-old nephew died from suicide. What a heart-breaking situation. Keep them on your prayer list for a very long time. Annie’s uncle Kent passed away recently. Keep this family in your prayers.

Continue to pray for John and Jeanie Sandquist and their kids who are helping them move.

Tina Wright’s 10-year-old grandson, Noah has recently been diagnosed as having Type 1 Diabetes. Please keep Noah and his family in your prayers as they all learn how to treat this disease.

Anne DeBord asks that we pray for her friend Jill Hanigan and Anne’s granddaughter Ayla. They both need prayers for healing.

Keep these people on your prayer list: Peyton, Grace Hammon, Josh, Lexi, Jerry Hall, Jim Warzyn, Irene Jeffries, Anne DeBord, Lis Williamson, Hugh Homan, Shannon Osborn and the Taylor Family.

We were reminded this in church last Sunday: How do we remain in Christ? We love!  That doesn’t mean just the loveable people. So, be thinking and praying about this: Who do I need to learn to love?

Have a great rest of the week and we hope to see you on Sunday!

Blessings,

Cris​