Church school teachers for children of all ages will be needed for the new year beginning in September. There are three, teachers to a team, so responsibility is shared. Please contact Elizabeth Houston at 726-4681 ext. 33 or ehouston@idlewildchurch.org to sign up and become a part of this very important ministry.

Children’s Church Continued helpers are needed throughout the summer. You can sign up today after church, or contact Elizabeth Houston at 726-4681 ext. 33 or ehouston@idlewildchurch.org.

The Mt. LeConte trip is almost here

The Mt. LeConte hiking trip is July 13–15. This annual summer adventure is much more than hiking. There’s shopping in Gatlinburg, whitewater rafting on the Nantahala, and a great breakfast on top of the mountain. Cost is app. $250 per person. Call recreation at 725-4165 for information.

Portals of Peace: Creating a World of Prayers

Invite friends from diverse religious communities and groups to become Prayer Partners with Idlewild Presbyterian Church on World Communion and Peacemaking Sunday, October 5. They can do this by giving Idlewild permission to inscribe their organization’s name on PORTALS OF PEACE hangings, and by enjoin­ing their prayers for peace with those of our congregation.

It is important to have written per­mission from each organiza­tion for the inscriptions, so be sure to ask that they send the agree­ment back to Idlewild Church by August 1 (or return it yourself).

Visit www.idlewildchurch.org/portalsofpeace.htm for details and a letter of invitation.

Pinecrest Camps are revved up this summer!

Spaces are filling FAST for camps in July. Don’t let your young campers miss the summer fun. Call 901-878-1247 or go to www.midsouthpresbytery.org/outdoor for registration forms.

• July 6-11 - Pinecrest Junior High Camp for completed 6th-8th graders
• July 13-18 - PYC Beach Retreat in Gulf Shores for completed 8th-12th graders
• July 25-31 - Outdoor Challenge in East Tennessee and North Carolina for completed 5th-8th graders