October 19, 2023 Snapshot

Pledge Cards:  If you haven’t turned your pledge card in, please do so.  If you have any questions, catch up with John Beckwith!

Ordination:  Ellen Blackmon will be ordained on October 21st at 11:00 A.M. at St. Michael’s Cathedral.

CABI Jubilee:  Join Ahavath Beth Israel for their celebration of 150+ years in Idaho on October 22nd from 1:00 – 4:00 P.M. at 11 N. Latah Street.  Please RSVP by Oct. 18th to [email protected].

Passing the Torch of Peace:  On Monday, Oct. 23, at 4:30 PM, five U of I students will present on their experience translating atomic bomb survivor Keiko Ogura’s story.  Find more info here: https://www.idahopress.com/boiseweekly/local-events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/1980440-passing-the-torch-of-peace-remembering-hiroshima.

Depot Bench Bash:  Join the neighborhood at the train depot on October 26th from 4-7 to celebrate our community!  Food, drinks, music, youth & adult activities – learn about local projects and meet some of our small businesses!

RECHARGE DAY:  All hands on deck!  Please join us on Saturday, October 28th, to clean up our property for all of our fall events!  Lunch will be served – just bring your tools, cleaning items, and gloves at 9:00 A.M.

Trunk or Treat:  Our 2nd annual Trunk-or-Treat will be October 31st!  We need you and your automobile to make this successful. Sign up here https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4AAEAC2EA5FC1-44966187-trunkortreat#/ if you can participate.

Diaper Drive:  Our Social Justice committee is holding an Idaho Diaper Bank Drive through the end of October. Place donations in the white basket near the food donation chart. If cash or check (make out to All Saints) and give to MaryEllen or Janet. $10 donation will provide diapers for a month!  There are no governmental programs to support families for the purchase of diapers. Going without clean diapers impacts the health of the child and contributes to maternal depression and anxiety. Thank you for your donations. 

Bishop’s Brunch:  Sunday, Nov. 5th, is All Saints Sunday and the annual Bishop’s visit!  We will have brunch after the joint 9:00 A.M. service. We will need main dishes, sides, salads, and desserts. Sign up with Anita to bring your favorite to share.

Holiday Bazaar:  We need a few more volunteers for small tasks (see the list in the Outreach) – let Anita know what you can help with!  The dates will be November 17 & 18, with set-up on the 16th.

Poinsettias:  Yep!  We’re thinking about Christmas already.  Our sign up for Christmas Poinsettias is live:   https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4AAEAC2EA5FC1-christmas1#/.  Be sure to add in your dedication.

Joseph’s Closet:  Please consider donating clean winter outerwear to the Whitney United Methodist Church for them to provide to men, women, & children.  They accept contributions Tuesday-Friday, 9-12.  Monetary donations are also helpful for this mission.

Fr. Joseph’s Emergency Message Phone:  If you are in need of pastoral care, please leave a message on Fr. Joseph’s emergency message phone at 208-917-2270.  Include your name, a call-back number, and a detailed message and he will get to you as soon as he can.  You may also text a message to this phone!