May 2013 Here@First

YEAR OF SERVICE

“Glorifying God through equipping disciples to love and serve our neighbors.” Volume 50

here@FIRST

first presbyterian church

May 2013

Here@First is available in a PDF format on the church web page at www.fpcyakima.com. For inquiries, submissions,omissions, and corrections, contact Curt Rosenkranz in the church office. 248-7940 x 113 [email protected]

First Presbyterian Church 9 South 8th AveYakima, WA 98902(509) 248-7940

Sermon Series

Our Core Values• Glorifying God with our best• Pioneering and ongoing outreach• Engaging and nurturing relationships• Being a cornerstone in the community• Equipping people for ministry through

biblical foundation and service

“Kingdom Living: Life After Resurrection”

Are You Available?

We will continue in our year-long theme of Kingdom Living. Throughout Lent, we have focused on spiritual disciplines and “inner” growth. These disciplines have called for making ourselves available to God; spending time each day in His presence. God’s expectation of our availability doesn’t end with our quiet time with the Father.

God expects us to be available to Him for His purpose and mission in the world! When you are actively living out your faith, two things happen. First, God does a good work in you, and He molds you through the experience of good works. Second, you offer a powerful witness to your community and the world. Actions speak much louder than words, and the fruit of a transformed life can be powerfully demonstrated in how you live.

In this sermon series, we will examine the early Church in Acts and discover the abundant blessings “Life After Resurrection” offers.

MAY 5 PRAYING FOR BOLDNESS GHORMLEY SUNDAY Sermon Text: Acts 4:23-31

MAY 12 AN APPROPRIATE RESPONSE MOTHERS DAY / INFANT BAPTISM Sermon Text: Acts 2:37-41 MAY 19 THE COMING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT PENTECOST / ONE COMBINED SERVICE / VOTE Sermon Text: Acts 2:1-13 MAY 26 A TIME FOR HEALING GRADUATING SENIORS RECOGNIZED Sermon Text: Acts 5:12-16

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M-W-F Exercisers 8:45a-9:45a Gym/GR Sr AdultsMonday TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 10:00a Adult Ed Everyone Overeaters Anonymous 12:00p Adult Ed Everyone Trailseekers 2:30p Gym Al-Anon 5:15p Adult Ed EveryoneTuesday Women’s Bible Study (Living a Spirit-Led Life) 9:15a Gym Women *concludes May 14 Women’s Bible Study (Women in the Word) 9:45a Parlor WomenWednesday Women of Action 9:30a Chapel Women Youth Group - Mid High 6-7:45p Youth Room LL7 6th - 8th gr Youth Group - Senior High 7-9p Youth Room LL7 9th - 12th gr SOAR: School of Spiritual Transformation 5:30p Chapel SOAR Students *concludes May 15Thursday Bible Study Fellowship 9:00a Women Contemporary Worship Rehearsal 5:30p Sanctuary Worship Band Temple Choir Rehearsal 7:00p Choir Room ChoirFriday SOZO Prayer 9-Noon / 5-9p SOZO Team

Weekday Events

Intercessory Prayer 8:30a - 9:30a Chapel EveryoneContemporary Worship - led by Contemporary Worship Team 8:00a & 9:30a Sanctuary EveryoneTraditional Worship - led by Organ & Choir 11:00a Sanctuary EveryoneWorship - Cristo Vive (Spanish) 12:15p Chapel EveryoneKidZone Sunday Classes (K-5th Grades) 9:30a Upstairs K-5th Sonbeams 9:30a Mezzanine L2 2½ yr & 3yrCubbies 9:30a Room 103 4yr & 5yrAdult Ed Bible Class 9:30a Adult Ed Adults40 Days of Purpose 9:30a Mezzanine AdultsGolden Circle 9:30a Lounge AdultsStudents (6th - 12th grade) 9:30a Youth Room LL7 Gr 6-12

Sunday Mornings

CALENDARMay EventsWednesday, May 1 1:00p Presbyterian Women’s May Day Celebration Garden Room WomenWednesday, May 1 4:00p Women’s Ministry Meeting Prayer Room CommitteeThursday, May 2 All day National Day of Prayer EveryoneThursday, May 2 1:30p Happy Travelers Meeting Adult Ed CommitteeThursday, May 2 3:00p Senior Adult Ministries Meeting Adult Ed CommitteeFriday, May 3 9:00a MOPS Gym MomsSunday, May 5 11:00a Prayer Ministry Lounge Prayer TeamSunday, May 5 6:00p CV Cinco De Mayo dinner fundraiser Gym EveryoneMonday, May 6 5:30p Living Water Meeting Parlor CommitteeFriday, May 10 6:00p CV Women’s Craft Night Adult Ed WomenSaturday, May 11 All day Ghormley Work Day (Free Lunch!) Ghormley EveryoneSaturday, May 11 9:00a Prayer Shawl Ministry Garden Room KnittersSaturday, May 11 7:00p CWU Chamber Choir Concert Sanctuary EveryoneSunday, May 12 Mother’s Day Sunday, May 12 All morning Infant Baptisms Sanctuary Monday, May 13 12:00p Edith Ferry Circle Potluck Parlor WomenTuesday, May 14 6:00p Service Ministry Team Adult Ed CommitteeTuesday, May 14 6:00p Fellowship Team Parlor CommitteeTuesday, May 14 7:00p Adult Ed Team Room 203 CommitteeTuesday, May 14 7:00p Sacred Messengers Lounge CommitteeTuesday, May 14 7:00p BMT Library CommitteeThursday, May 16 6:30p Ghormley Commission Adult Ed CommitteeFriday, May 17 9:00a MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Gym MomsSaturday, May 18 8:00a - 2:00p Preschool Flea Market Parking Lot PublicSunday, May 19 9:30a Congregational Meeting - Denominational Vote Sanctuary One combined service at 9:30, Active Members to vote at end of service Sunday, May 19 3:30p Deacon’s Meeting Lounge DeaconsMonday, May 20 2:30p Trailseekers Carnival North Lawn TrailseekersTuesday, May 21 7:00p Session Leadership Team Meeting Adult Ed CommitteeWednesday, May 22 10:00a Naomi Circle Meeting Parlor WomenSaturday, May 25 1:00p Prayer Shawl Ministry Garden Room KnittersSunday, May 26 11:00a Senior Brunch (Student Ministries) Gym HS Seniors & FamiliesMonday, May 27 All day Church Closed to celebrate Memorial DayTuesday, May 28 6:00p Session Dinner and Meeting Garden Room Elders & Prog.StaffThursday, May 30 10:00a Preschool 3’s Luau Sanctuary / Gym PreschoolersFriday, May 31 10:00a Preschool 4’s and PK Luau Sanctuary / Gym PreschoolersFriday, May 31 3p/6p - 10p Homelink Graduation N Lawn/Sanct/GR Homelink FamiliesSunday, June 02 1:00p Davis HS Baccualaurate Sanctuary Davis HSSunday, June 09 3:00p VBS Volunteer Mtg (Youth 3p-5p) (Adults 4p-5p) Gym VBS Volunteers

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HAPPENIN’ @ FIRSTTV BroadcastFPC is now broadcasting a previously recorded Sunday service on Charter Cable channel 21, from 9a-10a on Sunday mornings. It is our sincere hope that new people around the Yakima Valley, and existing listeners will join us, to hear the Good News of Jesus Christ as we transition into a more efficient and cost effective broadcast. DVD’s are also available for a $3 donation. House bound members can have a Deacon deliver a DVD at no cost.

Cookies & Cans

Every Sunday morning we serve cookies, coffee and

punch during fellowship hours after each church

service in the Garden Room. Our church family

provides the cookies each week. Please bring

cookies on the week your last name begins with.

Also consider bringing a donation of non-perishable

food items for donation to Calvary Rescue Mission.

May 5 : A-FMay 12 : G-MMay 19 : N-SMay 26 : T-Z

Thank YouThank you Jackie Anderson for 15 years

of MOPS leadership. So many have

been blessed by your gift of service.

Happy TravelersMay 16, 2013, noon, at Yakima Cinema on 16th Ave.Happy Travelers will go see the movie : “42”, the Jackie Robinson Story.Tickets for seniors are $5.50.Sign up at the Connection Center

June 8, 2013Happy Travelers is heading out to Bickleton for the Bluebird FestivalWatch for more details to be announced.

September 12, 2013Happy Travelers are off to the Ginko Petrified Forest.Join us as we tour these marvelous petrified tree remains.

For more info about any upcoming Happy Travelerevent, contact Frances Lockwood - 453-3242.

Shane Claiborne to Visit YakimaCome hear world renown evangelist and author Shane Claiborne at Central Lutheran Church (16th & Yakima, 575-6490) on May 18th and 19th.

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MADISON HOUSE: YEAR OF CELEBRATION KICKOFF

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PASTOR JACK

Jack PeeblesSenior [email protected]

Pastor Jack

Dear Church Community,

I have yet to come down from the spiritual high I experienced on April 21st! The blended service and open house at the Madison House was an incredible beginning to our yearlong partnership- Kingdom Living: From Our Seat to Spruce Street. One longtime member of our congregation said to me afterward, “That was the most unifying experience I’ve ever had in this congregation.” What was most unifying to me was that we came together to worship God, regardless of worship style preferences or language barriers, and then sought to extend the fellowship of the church beyond the walls of our building! Praise be to God! Stay tuned for more info regarding our yearlong partnership…

This month marks significant change in the life of our congregation. We enter a new season of our church’s life without Pastor Jim Erixson, who has faithfully served for twelve years. God bless Jim and Betsy as Jim retires to Vancouver, Washington. They will never be very far from our thoughts and prayers.

The Associate Pastor Nominating Committee continues their work as they are actively engaged in the interview process, discerning who it is that will fill our pastoral needs. I am excited they are making progress and anticipate an update in the coming months.

Also, our congregational vote on our denominational discernment will take place on May 19, 2013. Once again, we will have one blended service at 9:30 that morning, followed by the vote. Membership will need to be verified, and our discernment team will be set up around 8:30 to allow for people to check-in prior to the service. To prepare you for the vote, we have mailed out a Frequently Asked Question document to all active members. The document is also available on our website. A Chat with the Elders is set for immediately after the 9:30 and 11:00 worship services on May 5th if you have any last minute questions. Stay tuned for more information about May 19th in the coming weeks.

Please be praying for the upcoming vote, the search for an Associate Pastor, the yearlong partnership with the Madison House, and for the next season in the church’s history as God calls us toward Him!

Living and loving for Him,

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Cinco de Mayo Cristo Vive Fund Raiser Dinner Come enjoy a delicious meal and support our ministry. May 5 @ 6pm in the Gym. Please sign up @ Connection Center. Suggested donation of $10 per person + if you want to give above and beyond, proceeds will go towards our ESL program at the Madison House.See you all on the 5th!

Please extend a big Yakima welcome to Harold Diaz!I am pleased to share with you that Harold, my niece’s husband, arrived here from Colombia. He and his wife, Tatys, are musicians. They came to visit us for a week in February of 2012

CRISTO VIVE

Gustavo CarvajalPastor de Cristo [email protected]

and held a music workshop for our youth/children. They kept in touch with the youth teaching music via Skype.

Harold will be here for three months. He will teach piano, guitar, bass guitar and singing classes during the week and also help us leading in worship. He will be our pro-bono intern.

Gustavo

He will also work on his English and in that regard we are thankful for Buzz and Robin Rowe, who have opened their home to host Harold for a month. He will have a chance to practice and improve his English as he interacts with his hosts. God is an awesome provider!

Rejoice with us as we rejoice having Harold with us.

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MISSIONS: CAMBODIAAnd the ADVENTURE Continues!

Hello friends and family all around the world!Yesterday morning, as Garth, Lyla and I (Caroline) were having breakfast together, we looked at each other, and talked about how sometimes, especially in the last 2 months, our lives feel like the TV show “The AMAZING RACE.” Then we said how we wouldn’t trade our lives right now for anything, as it is such an adventurous, risky, crazy, wild, humbling, great journey it is to follow the call of Jesus on our lives!

Since our last update much has happened here in Battambang, as we’ve had a crazy start to the year, but nonetheless, we are grateful and thankful for the privilege it is to serve Jesus in various ways all around the globe!

Here are some highlights from our last two months:

1) Like we mentioned in our previous update, we went to Korea for a week to tour with Loren Cunningham, the founder of our organization Youth With A Mission and it was a privilege to share with the body of Christ in Korea as well plant seeds of sending more missionaries into the harvest field!

2) Right after our tour in Korea, we welcomed Loren to Cambodia, where we did a 6-day tour of the three major cities in Cambodia, including our city of Battambang. We partnered with the local churches to send forth the message of the power of the Gospel to transform Cambodia and to help empower the Body of Christ to accomplish their vision to plant churches in each of the 11,000 villages in Cambodia by the year 2021. Loren was so inspirational in challenging the Body of Christ to rise up and call forth a missions movement out of Cambodia!

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3) Garth has had the privilege of using his gift of teaching to serve different Discipleship Training Schools all over the world. In the last month, he’s taught in our 2 DTS’s in Cambodia, 2 DTS’s in Australia, as well as teaching the book of Ecclesiastes in our School of Biblical Studies in Battambang!

4) Our final update and most exciting update is that our future Campus property is in the process of being transformed by the fill dirt!!! Two weeks ago, the contracts were finalized and signed for a company to fill our land. It has been a journey to research with which company to hire, but thankfully in the end, our leadership team prayed about it and felt to go with one particular company! THANK YOU to those who sacrificially and generously gave towards the

first phase of purchasing the land for the campus project! Thank you for sowing into this harvest generation in the nation of Cambodia! We will keep you updated about the next steps of the building phase.

Prayer Requests:

1) Please pray for continued strength, wisdom and joy for our family as we continue to lead out and be obedient to what Jesus has for our ministry.

2) As our ministry continues to expand, please pray for the development of our leaders, specifically our Cambodian leaders to be trained up and used by God for His glory!

3) For the filling of dirt process to go well and for the physical and spiritual foundation of our ministry location to be in accordance to God’s Word.

We cannot express how much your partnership means to our family and ministry! THANK YOU for your prayers, encouragement and financial support to see Cambodia changed in one generation.

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CHILDREN

Susie WoodinChildren’s [email protected]

Where kids

stand strong

for God!

SuSie

At Kingdom Rock, kids discover how to stand strong for God!

Kingdom Rock is filled with incredible Bible-learning experiences for kids to see, hear, touch, and even taste! Sciency-Fun Gizmos, team-building games, cool Bible songs, and tasty treats are just a few of the royally rockin’ activities that help faith flow into real life. Since everything is hands-on, kids might get a little messy. All kids who attend will receive an official Kingdom Rock t-shirt that they should wear every day along with play clothes and safe shoes. Plus, we will help kids discover how to see evidence of God in everyday life…something we call God Sightings. Get ready to hear that phrase a lot!

Kids who attend will also participate in a hands-on mission project, through our daily “Survivor Challenge”. This allows kids to show God’s love to the Yakima Fire Department by bringing a particular item each day of VBS. Music is a huge part of VBS each year, so don’t forget to pick up a music CD in the main office for $10.00…that way kids will come to VBS and already know the words!

Ready for the adventure of a lifetime?

Parents, grandparents, and friends are invited to join us in the “Royal Courtyard” (aka the gym) each day at 11:30, because that’s when we’ll be having Fanfare Finale—a daily celebration of God’s love that you won’t want to miss!

So mark these dates on your calendar: June 24-28. The fun starts at 8:45a and will end at Noon.Pick up a registration form in the church office, the connection center, or print one from the website www.fpcyakima.com

We can’t wait to see you all at this life changing adventure!

Don’t forget we provide free childcare AND a free 3 year old program for the children of those who volunteer at VBS! Don’t miss this great opportunity!

Kingdom Rock VBS June 24-28, 2013

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SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR THE 4TH AND 5TH GRADE KIDZONE

On Sunday, May 5 Jeff Murray and the youth department will be visiting the 4th & 5th grade KidZone class to talk about the 5th grade student’s transition into mid-high. All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend your child’s KidZone class on this date. Jeff is excited to answer any questions you might have, and tell you about the great plans they have for the coming year. You will also have the chance to meet some of the kids who have recently moved up into the youth department.

Then on Sunday, June 2 & 9 the 5th grade students will join the mid-high class to experience first-hand what it’s like to be in the student ministry department.

Don’t miss this chance to get your 5th grader excited about moving up to mid-high!

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WOMEN’S MINISTRIES

Ericka ClarkWomen’s [email protected]

MAY DAY CELEBRATIONAll ladies are invited to come and celebrate spring on Wednesday, May 1 at 1:00p in the FPC Garden Room.

Dessert will be provided by the Naomi and Deborah Circles. Sharon Trick will give a program on prayer. Take Note (see picture above) will provide music, led by Jean McKitrick. We will even provide old fashioned May Day Baskets for anyone who would like to make one! (A small charge will be asked for the basket materials and flowers to fill them.)

Please RSVP for this event - sign up at the Connection Center or call the church office, 248-7940.

Flea Market Fundraiser!Saturday, May 18 @ 8:00am - 2:00pm (FPC Parking Lot: Yakima & 7th Ave)

Come support First Presbyterian’s Preschool AND Women’s Ministry.

We will be serving...

• Lily’s Sweet Treats: Banana Bread, Blueberry Coffee Cake, and Lemon Poundcake

• Hot freshly brewed coffee

• Creamy Iced Espresso

• And sweet Italian Sodas.

Shop the flea market, have a sweet treat and a yummy espresso - all while supporting First Presbyterian Church Christian Preschool and Women’s Ministries!

See page 15 for more details

“Finally, brothers & sisters, whatever is true,

whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure,

whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable

if anything is excellent or praiseworthy, think about

such things.”

Philippians 4:8 (NIV)

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DEVOTIONAL

Janet Krieger

Life After Resurrection

Together they wrapped Jesus' body in a long linen cloth with the spices, as is the Jewish custom of burial. John 19:40

Early Sunday morning, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance. She ran and found Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. She said, "They have taken the Lord's body out of the tomb, and I don't know where they have put Him!" Peter and the other disciple ran to the tomb to see. The other disciple outran Peter and got there first. He stooped and looked in and saw the linen cloth lying there, but he didn't go in. Then Simon Peter arrived and went inside. He also noticed the linen wrappings lying there, while the cloth that had covered Jesus' head was folded up and lying to the side.John 20: 1-7

When Jesus rose from the grave the cloth that had covered His head was removed and left folded and placed to the side in the tomb, but the cloth covering His body was still in the place where Jesus had laid. This cloth becomes a powerful image, a reminder of the need for continued revelation of Christ’s body . . . the Church.

Christ is the head of the church, which is His body. He is the first of all who will rise from the dead, so He is first in everything.Colossians 1:18

Today, we are the physical representation of Christ on earth. Living in the grace that follows His resurrection we are called to immerse ourselves in love and service establishing His Kingdom on earth. We are called to engage in ministries of prayer, helping, encouragement and blessing of people.

The question before us is how do we reveal the body of Christ?

We each have many opportunities to present the love and mercy of Christ in our homes, workplaces, and neighborhoods. Pat Carey has established a culture of love and service in his auto dealership. For many years, and quietly, Carey Motors’ employees have engaged in helping others and meeting needs in our community. Annually, at Christmas, they have filled a bus with employees and their families, along with children from Salvation Army’s Project 300. Once the bus is full Christmas shopping begins with the Carey Motors staff purchasing clothing and toys for the children living in poverty. Every Thursday morning

at 10:00 AM an assembly line forms in the dealership as 300-500 sandwiches are made for distribution to the homeless. When Madison House initiated a project to put in place an underground lawn sprinkler system Carey Motors’ employees dug the ditches for the sprinkler lines.

Pat shared how this discipleship of a workplace, through serving others in love, has evolved into an acceptance of prayer during management meetings and hearts of employees turned toward relationship with God.

How do you reveal the body of Christ? Where are the places, who are the people you have an opportunity to pray for, encourage, bless and help? Who can you serve alongside . . . your family, co-workers, small group members, a new friend? Pray and ask God to reveal how you can demonstrate the victory of His resurrection through love and service.

Janet

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MARRIAGEMarriage Retreat Great Experience!Participants in the four marriage Enrich small groups enjoyed a meaningful time together at Camp Ghormley the weekend of March 15 – 17. The five couples who came up Friday

night relaxed with games and snacks. Saturday morning we were joined by several more couples for a day focused on building couple intimacy. Dr. Joy Staley offered lively presentations interspersed with discussion groups.

Strengthening the spiritual bond in marriage was the other focus of the retreat, ably led by Jack Peebles and Tyler Van Horn. Tyler reminded couples that a healthy spirit-centered relationship not only benefits that particular marriage and family, but also leaks out to positively impact others in their circle of influence.

A highlight of the weekend was the renewal of vows led by Jack and Margaret. And on a more playful note, Jessica and Tyler orchestrated a hilarious game that tested how well each couple could predict

The ten week marriage workshop

was a success on so many levels. My

husband and i made some positive

changes in our relationship, enjoyed

meeting new people, and celebrating

with others as they took new steps

in their communication with each

other. The investment made in these

marriages will bless our church

community as well as the children

in these marriages. -Anon

My husband and i thoroughly enjoyed meeting each week with our enrich group, and were inspired by the other couples in different seasons of marriage. it was also like a date night for us to center ourselves, reconnect with each other and renew our shared purpose and covenant. -Anon

their spouse’s response to various questions like, “how many pairs of shoes would your husband say that you own?”

We are grateful to the Ghormley staff who went the extra mile to keep us supplied with cozy fires, yummy food, and private cabin spaces for couples who stayed overnight. The camp was transformed into a romantic get-away where spouses drew closer to each other, deepened friendships with other couples, and grew in their understanding of God’s love and provision through the sacred bond of marriage.

A new small group marriage Enrich series will begin shortly after Labor Day, culminating in a retreat at Ghormley shortly before Thanksgiving. If you are interested in being part of a small group please let Shan Trick know by calling the church: 248-7940.

Carol Licht

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PRESCHOOL

Rhonda [email protected]

Check out our web site and share it with all you know! We want to reach families with preschool age children who are searching for a preschool. You never know who knows someone who is looking, so sending it to your email lists might just reach the right person! Share it on Facebook, Twitter, etc. as well!

First Presbyterian Christian Preschool’s

website is now live!

www.yakimapreschool.com

Flea Market!

• Deadline to rent a space is May 13th. Spaces are limited so don’t miss out. Pick up a rental form in the church office or at the Connection Center on Sundays. Spaces are $35.

• Do you have items you would like to donate? Our preschool will be selling “yard sale” items at this event and would love to have your donations. Contact Rhonda Cardona at 248-7940, ext. 119.

• Be sure and come on this day to find your treasure! We have businesses selling antiques, new merchandise, used items - something for everyone!

• Enjoy a variety of sweet treats from the FPC Women’s Group!

Time: 8 am - 2 pm

Date: Sat. May 18

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NONPROFIT ORGUS POSTAGE

PAIDYAKIMA, WA

PERMIT NO 59

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH9 SOUTH 8TH AVEYAKIMA, WA 98902

Denomination VoteSunday, May 19

One Service only at 9:30a. Vote to commence at end

of service.Member check-in begins

at 9:00a.Must be present to vote

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