Grace Jordan Elementary School will open for a new school year in mid-August and in preparation for this we are once again collecting food along with monetary donations! You’re invited to grab one of the “greatest needs” shopping lists (located in the Narthex near the shopping cart) and pick up a few things for our neighbors during your next grocery shopping trip. As an added spiritual practice, consider saying a silent prayer of gratitude for the ready availability of items on the shelves, and for the families who will receive them. We thank everyone for their support last year and we hope to be able to be just as generous this school year!

With school out for the summer, we have taken a brief hiatus on our efforts for the Grace Jordan Food Pantry. In August, we will resume collecting food staples, toiletries, and cleaning supplies so the pantry can be fully stocked in preparation for the new school year. Until then, we will gladly accept financial contributions to help us get a jump start on the fall.

You’re invited to join Southminster’s own Randy M. in Washington, D.C., June 9–10 for the Bread for the World 2026 Advocacy Summit. The summit brings together advocates from across the country for training, panel discussions, and face-to-face meetings with congressional offices, including Idaho’s delegation, which holds real influence over domestic and international hunger policy.

If you’ve ever wanted to connect your faith in a God who feeds the hungry with direct policy advocacy, this is a concrete way to do it. Hotel discount rates end May 8 — visit bread.org to register or learn more.

On Easter Sunday (April 5), we will collect the One Great Hour of Sharing offering, one of the three special mission offerings of the PC(USA). Joining with Presbyterians from all over the nation, OGHS supports hunger, disaster relief, and economic redevelopment efforts around the world. When we all do a little, it adds up to a lot!

(Reminder: beginning this year, there are only three denominational Special Offerings. While the Pentecost offering has been discontinued, we will continue to eagerly support the remaining three: OGHS, World Communion, and Christmas Joy.)