DISTRICT CALENDARNovember 20184 Pray for La Grande7-10 Tell THE Story Training11 Pray for Layton Rosewood w17 Prayer Converge at Valley Shepherd18 Pray for Marsing22 Thanksgiving Day25 Pray for McCall29 Trinity Pines Share the Dream

December 20185 Pray for Meridian Valley Shep6 Pastor Training Day15 Prayer Converge at Marsing16 Pray for Mountain Home23 Pray for Nampa Bethel25 Christmas Day

Intermountain District Church of the NazarenePO Box 1159 Nampa, ID 83653

Office: 208.467.3714 Fax: 208.467.1125 Email: vanessa@intermountaindistrict.org Website: www.intermountaindistrict.org

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Thanksgiving

Did you know that the Thanksgiving Offering has been a part of the Church of the Nazarene's history for nearly 100 years? This offering directly supports the missionary work around the world.

Remember, we can always give to this offering at Thanksgiving time even if we already give to Faith Promise.Here are some unique, fun, and helpful ways for your church to give this year--even children and teens can be a part of giving:

Y $.05 for every app on a Smart phone Y $.05 for every song on their iPod Y $1 for every pair of shoes worn this year Y $1 for every child or grandchild in the family

One other easy idea: Post a large paper banner in the foyer with a Thanksgiving title and have everyone sign their name with one blessing they are thankful for this past year. Keep it up for the whole month of November. Enjoy and be thankful together.

"Give and you will receive. You will be given much, pressed down, shaken together and running over. It will spill into your lap. The way you give to others is the way God will give to you.” Luke 6:38

Blessings and joy to all, Carolita Fraley, Intermountain NMI President

GIVING THANKS THROUGH GIVING

Y $5 for every car owned Y $10 for good health Y $20 for a steady job

DISTRICT PERSONNELRev. J. Scott ShawDistrict Superintendentjsshaw@intermountaindistrict.org208.467.3714

Rev. Tim BrewerSDMI Chairmantbrewer@ontariofirst.org541.889.2155

Mrs. Carolita FraleyNMI Presidentcarolitafraley@gmail.com208.891.9438

Rev. Richard VasquezNYI Presidentrich@canyonhill.org208.249.0520

Mr. Rick WaitleyCamps Board Chairmanrick@amgidaho.com208.888.0988

Vanessa HarmonAdministrative Assistantvanessa@intermountaindistrict.org208.467.3714

During this month when our nation will seek to give some attention to ‘thanksgiving,’ I

am drawn to the awareness that as followers of Jesus we have embraced ‘thanksgiving’ as a key characteristic of our lives. We hear the words of the Apostle Paul who calls us to “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (I Thess. 5:16-18) As I reflect upon this, I am drawn to several ways that expressing ‘thanksgiving’ shapes us into the image of Christ. At one level it reminds us of the Presence of God. While the world is drawn to giving thanks ‘for’ anything good they have expe-rienced, our attention is drawn in a greater way to One to whom we are thankful. We recognize God as the Source of all blessings and that He is at work seeking to show us His love. With this in mind, we understand that thanksgiving is not just a matter of ‘gratitude’, but it is also an expression of

D.S. PERSPECTIVE‘faith’. Yes, we can and must be thankful when we expe-rience good things, but we can also give thanks when we face circumstances that are difficult to understand. God is still with us and while the ‘snapshot of the moment’ may be difficult to understand, He is still at work within the world. For in the end, we stand on the victory that has been established by Christ which brings us an assurance that even that which the world may intend for evil, God can somehow, miraculously use for good. So as you walk through November, celebrate the Presence of the Living God at work in your life and be ‘thankful’. Every day He will give wis-dom for the journey and strength for the task. Thanks be to God! ~ Pastor Scott Shaw

November 2018

ATTENDANCE September 2018

CHURCH SDMI WORSHIP Baker City 97 275Boise Castle Hills 19 38Boise Euclid 29 50 Boise Five Mile n/r n/rBoise New Hope 84 151Boise Tree City 462 663Buhl 6 18 Caldwell Canyon Hill 77 119Caldwell Ustick Rd 48 77Council 19 43Eagle 565 828Elgin Harvester’s 18 25Elko 35 49Emmett 105 120Enterprise 9 24Filer n/r n/rGooding Desert Hills 29 42Harney County 47 67Harper 5 14Homedale Mtn.View 151 220Idaho Falls 124 378John Day 47 76Kimberly 47 76Kuna n/r n/rLa Grande 30 108Layton Rosewood Ln 25 46Marsing 24 35McCall 50 54Meridian Vly Shep 402 424Middleton -- 46Mountain Home 115 148Nampa Bethel 232 450Nampa College 527 817Nampa Fairview 73 80Nampa First 918 1006Nampa Intercultural -- 33Nampa Karcher 232 324Nampa Lakeview 56 78Nampa Real Life -- 65Nampa Vida Nueva 49 54New Bridge 8 22New Plymouth 18 19Nyssa 14 32Ontario 169 243Parma 29 52Payette 103 158Rocky Mt. Min. 223 522Salt Lake Central 120 47Salt Lake First n/r n/rTwin Falls 260 573 Weiser 62 126

SDMI will be hosting another Tell the Story training

when: November 8-10, 2018where: Trinity Pines Camp in Cascade. cost: $120 per person - includes lodging, food, and the training. contact: Pastor Brian Bowman by email: smallieman@gmail.com - or by phone at 308-340-8670.

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The District Camps Board has entered into contract with Anthony Henry as manager at Trinity Pines. Anthony, his wife Serena, and their two boys, Cayden and Kypton, came to Cascade from Cannon Beach Conference Center in Oregon on August 1st as Assistant Manager. Anthony assumed the role of Manager on October 20 and is working to build his team and continuing to provide leadership to the Phase II project at Trinity Pines. Anthony’s background is in construction.

TPINES NEWSSpecial Fall Work WeekNovember 12-20 will be a special Fall Work Week at Trinity Pines. A number of areas of camp operations and facilities need to be addressed. Manpower (both men and women) are needed in the following areas: painting, general cleaning, dry wall repairs, carpet stretching, window washing (inside), minor repairs, etc. Lodging and food will be provided. To register, contact the camp office (Julie) at 208-382-6200. We look forward to you blessing the camp with your service.

Rick WaitleyExecutive Camp Director

12th Annual

SHARE THE DREAM

Thursday, November 29, 20186:30 PM

Valley Shepherd NazareneDessert Fellowship & Fundraiser

Catch up on what has happened at Trinity Pines and what the plans are for the future. You will enjoy the inspirational testimonies and informative reports.

RSVP online at www.tpines.org or call 208-888-0988

This is a timely conference for the Church, which finds itself in a cultural storm of fear and protectionism. How should the church move forward into a future that will be more and more multi-ethnic, which is the picture of the kingdom of God? How can Churches lead the way in loving those and showing hospitality to those who are not like us? How can Christians reach out to those in love and hospitality who are on the margins? This conference will explore the call to love as well as better imagine and plan how churches can welcome and love all people of the world. Along with our ple-nary speakers there will be many workshops for local churches to be inspired, challenged, and equipped to better love those next door and around the world.