FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

September 30, 2018

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STEWARDSHIP KICKOFFGENERATIONS OF GENEROSITY

GATHERING AROUND GOD’S WORD

PRELUDE

WELCOME Rev. Keith Phillips

*LITANY OF THANKSGIVING FOR THE SEASONS OF LIFEOne: Give thanks to the Lord, our God, who has created all life.All: God’s love is forever.One: Open our eyes to the joys and gifts to be learned and shared from all the seasons

of life.All: Open our eyes that we may know your love at each moment of our lives.One: Thank you, God, for children who are curious, unafraid, and infectiously joyful,

who are trusting receivers of God’s grace.All: We thank and praise you, God, for children.One: Thank you, Lord, for the young who demonstrate courage and hope as they

begin new adventures; for their fresh ideas and their energies.All: We thank and praise you, God, for the young.One: For those in the middle years of life, we give thanks, dear Lord; for steady

hands and hearts that guide the young and offer their experience to us all.All: We thank and praise you, God, for those in the middle years of life.One: For those grown up and grown old, dear Lord, we celebrate your special gift.

We give thanks for joys seen only through the eyes of those who are wise in their age and whose stories of life lived can enrich all our lives.

All: We give thanks and praise, dear Lord, for those who have grown old.

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LED BY CHRIST, TOGETHER IN FAITH AND LOVE, WE JOYFULLY THINK, QUESTION, GROW AND SERVE!

One: Guide our lives, Lord, so that in each stage of life we recognize and cherish the joys and sorrows, the strengths and weaknesses, and the special presence of your Spirit—not only in our own season of life, but in the lives of each other, young or old or in between.

All: Dear God, we give you praise and thanksgiving for all the seasons of life, and we ask that you open our eyes that we may see the unique gift of each person’s life, created out of your love.

One: God’s love enfolds us all.All: Let us worship God!

*OPENING HYMN For the Fruit of All Creation #36

CALL TO CONFESSION

RESPONSIVE PRAYER OF CONFESSIONOne: The world says, “Buy and accumulate things.”All: God’s Word says, “Life is not made up of how much a person has.”

(Luke 12:15)One: The world says, “Wealth is our security.”All: God’s Word says, “I will say about the Lord, ‘He is my place of safety.’”

(Ps. 91:2)One: The world says, “We deserve the best.”All: God’s Word says, “The Lord blesses us with favor and honor. He doesn’t

hold back anything good from those whose lives are without blame.” (Ps. 84:11)

One: The world says, “Give so that you may obtain favors and praise from others.”All: God’s Word says, “Lend to them without expecting to get anything back.

Then you will receive a lot in return.” (Luke 6:35)One: The world says, “Gratify yourself in every way.”All: God’s Word says, “Let Christ’s word live in you like a rich treasure. … Do

everything you say or do in the name of the Lord Jesus. Always give thanks to God the Father through Christ.”

WORDS OF ASSURANCE

RESPONSE TO PARDON Gloria Patri #581Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,World without end. Amen.

WELCOME THE CHILDREN Shelby Dickson This, this is where children belong, welcomed as part of the worshiping throng.

Water, God’s Word, bread and cup, prayer, and song: This is where children belong.

CHILDREN’S TIME (Children may now be seated with their parents or those 5 and younger may leave for the nursery)

PROCLAIMING GOD’S WORD

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

RESPONSIVE SCRIPTURE READING Psalm 145:1-8 (pg. 772, OT)One: I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever.All: Every day I will bless you, and praise your name forever and ever.One: Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; his greatness is unsearchable.All: One generation shall laud your works to another, and shall declare your

mighty acts.One: On the glorious splendor of your majesty, and on your wondrous works, I will

meditate.All: The might of your awesome deeds shall be proclaimed, and I will declare

your greatness.One: They shall celebrate the fame of your abundant goodness, and shall sing aloud

of your righteousness.All: The LORD is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding

in steadfast love.

SCRIPTURE READING Hebrews 12:1-3 (pg. 307, NT)One: This is the Word of the Lord.All: Thanks be to God.

CHORAL ANTHEM

SCRIPTURE READING Luke 1:39-56 (pg. 78, NT)One: This is the Word of the Lord.All: Thanks be to God.

SERMON Generations of Generosity Rev. Dr. Charlie Smith

RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD

*UNISON AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (from Our World Belongs to God)As God’s creatures, we are made in his image to represent him on earth, and to live in loving communion with him. By sovereign appointment we are earthkeepers and caretakers: loving our neighbor, tending the creation, and meeting our needs. God uses our skills in the unfolding and well-being of his world. God directs and bends to his will all that happens in his world. As history unfolds in ways we only know in part, all things — from crops to grades, from jobs to laws — are under his control.

God is present in our world by his Word and Spirit. The faithfulness of our great Provider gives sense to our days and hope to our years. The future is secure, for our world belongs to God. The Spirit’s gifts are here to stay in rich variety —fitting responses to timely needs. We thankfully see each other as gifted members of the fellowship which delights in the creative Spirit’s work. He gives more than enough to each believer for God’s praise and our neighbor’s welfare.

Our world belongs to God — not to us or earthly powers, not to demons, fate, or chance. The earth is the Lord’s! In our work, even in dull routine, we hear the call to serve our Lord. We must work for more than wages, and manage for more than profit, so that mutual respect and the just use of goods and skills may shape the work place, and so that, while we earn or profit, useful products or services may result.

*HYMN OF AFFIRMATION We Praise You, O God #612

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

GIVING OF OUR GIFTS Opportunities to serve this weekInvitation to GiveStewardship – Dave PaynePeace and Global Witness – Amanda Michaelis

(Please sign the Act of Friendship sheet and pass it down the pew)

OFFERTORY

*DOXOLOGY Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #606Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

Praise God, all creatures here below;Praise God above, ye heavenly host;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

SENT OUT TO BEAR GOD’S WORD IN THE WORLD

*SENDING HYMN God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending #716

*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Give Thanks #647

*POSTLUDE

The flowers in the chancel are given: - by Jane & Charley Weathers in honor of their 64th wedding anniversary on Oct. 2.

TODAY’S VOLUNTEERS:Greeter: Lisa Anderson Deacons Flower Deliverer: Ann KnowlesCoffee Hosts: Lainey, Dan, Quinlyn & Callihan Bratt Manor Bus Driver: Pat PutzierUshers: Heather & Boyd Smith

2019 STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN KICKOFF The theme of this year’s campaign is “Generations of Generosity”, in reference to the many multi-generational families blessing this congregation. Some examples of this can be seen on the bulletin board display in the north lobby outside the sanctuary. Stewardship pledge packets will begin delivery on Monday, October 8th. Please consider this prayer when making your campaign pledge: Loving and generous God, thank you for the people of this church, and for the generations of families and friends who celebrate your good works by giving and worshiping together. Help me to be generous as I share my gifts and my stories. Amen.

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COMING UP THIS WEEK AT FPC: Did we make a mistake? We want to correct it! Email office@fpcsalina.org and we’ll fix it.

90 DAYS OF PRAYER (P90)Our Prayer in 90 Days initiative (P90) is now in its seventh week! We are grateful for each of you who have committed to this program, and hope that it has helped you to feel closer to God and to each other. One quick, but powerful, way to keep prayer in the forefront of our minds is a "breath prayer." This is a short, simple prayer you can say in one breath (or perhaps two) as you go about your day. Below are some suggested breath prayers that come from the community of Taize. These are hymns

inside our Glory to God (GTG) hymnal (some are one or two lines from the hymns). Perhaps these will be a blessing to your prayer life this week. You can also look them up on YouTube and listen to the beautiful musical arrangements to which these prayers are set.

Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. (GTG #227)Holy Spirit, come to us; kindle in us the fire of your love. (GTG # 284)Within our darkest night, you kindle the fire that never dies away. (GTG #294)O Lord, hear my prayer. When I call, answer me. O Lord, hear my prayer. Come and listen to me. (GTG #471)Bless the Lord, my soul, and bless God's holy name. Bless the Lord, my soul, who leads me into life. (GTG #544)In the Lord I'll be ever thankful; in the Lord I will rejoice! (GTG #654)Our darkness is never darkness in your sight; the deepest night is clear as the day light. (GTG #678)The Lord is my light, my light and salvation, in God I trust, in God I trust. (GTG #842)

Don't forget that you may also participate on our P90 private Facebook group page, as well as in our Kneeling with Giants class on Sunday mornings from 9-10 am.

SUNDAY, September 30 – Stewardship KickoffP90 Class – Hope Room, 9 amGuatemala Meeting – Conference Room, 9 amNursery Open – 9:45 amWorship – Sanctuary, 10 amFellowship – Parlor, 11 am

MONDAY, October 1Wired Word – Hope Room, 9 amMail October News – Hope Room, 10:30 amWomen’s Bible Study – Hope Room, 5:30 pm

TUESDAY, October 2Staff Meeting – Hope Room, 9 amGod Squad – Smith home, 6:30 pm

WEDNESDAY, October 3FBI/FBI-In-Training – Downstairs Classroom,

3:45 pmWorship Meeting – Hope Room, 4 pmPraise Team Rehearsal – Blair Hall, 4:45 pmYoga – Youth Annex, 5 pmMidWeek Manna – Blair Hall, 5:15 pmChoir Practice – Choir Room, 6:30 pm

THURSDAY, October 4HeBrews – Mokas, 6:45 am

SUNDAY, October 7 – World Communion SundayP90 Class – Hope Room, 9 amNursery Open – 9:45 amWorship – Sanctuary, 10 amFellowship – Parlor, 11 am

PEACE AND GLOBAL WITNESS OFFERINGThe PC(USA)'s Peace & Global Witness Offering will be collected at FPC today and on World Communion Sunday, Oct. 7. This offering enables the church to promote the Peace of Christ by addressing systems of injustice across the world. Individual congregations, presbyteries and synods, and the wider Presbyterian Mission Agency will each receive a portion of the offering. It will be used to connect with the global witness of Christ's ministries of justice, peace, and reconciliation through collaborative projects of education and Christian witness. Please give generously.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY RESUMES TOMORROW!The Adult Education committee would like to invite all women to please add the Women's Bible Study group to your calendars. This group meets once a month, on the First Monday of the month. The time is at 5:30 and the place is the Hope Room. Starting on October 1st, we will begin a new Horizons Women's Bible study program, "God's Promise: I Am with You" 2018-2019 By Amy Poling Sutherlun. This is a fantastic program and a chance for us to learn and grow together on our faith journeys. This study "takes readers on a journey through scripture to consider circumstances in which God articulated God's promise of presence. This study does not delve deeply into manifestations of God's presence but rather on God's actual articulation of God's promise. We will see anew that God offered these words of profound comfort and commitment to individuals and communities from the time of the patriarchs to that of the prophets; from the judges to the kings; before, during, and after the exile; into the New Testament and beyond, to the end of the age."

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALSA Blessing of the Animals service will be held in the FPC courtyard at 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 14th. The Blessing of the Animals stems from the ministry of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals, whose feast is celebrated in early October.

WORSHIP & MUSIC COMMITTEE NEEDS TOILETRY ITEMSHelp the Worship and Music Committee collect hotel toiletry items. When you travel for business or pleasure, please bring back the toiletry items that you don't use from your hotel room. Our church will make sure these items get put to good use by local organizations that help children and youth who must make sudden changes in their living arrangements. The Worship and Music Committee is providing a collection basket in the north lobby of the church. Please bring your toiletry items on Sunday or any time you are at the church. We will collect through the end of the year and items will be packaged for distribution during March 2019. Thank you!

HELP CHILDREN & YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITY STAY WARM THIS WINTERFor their Bee the Church project, the Congregational Care and Nurture Committee is partnering with our sisters and brothers at Sunrise Presbyterian Church in their Coats for Kids drive. We will be collecting new or clean, gently-used coats for ages 0-18. These coats will be given to children and youth in our community. A donation box will be available in the lobby to the north of the sanctuarythrough Thursday, October 25. Additionally, monetary donations to be used toward the purchase of coats for children and youth may be dropped off in the offering plate or in the church office prior to Sunday, October 21, with a memo indicating they are for “Coats for Kids.” If you have adult-sized coats, those may also be donated and will be taken to local organizations.

YOGA HAS RESUMED AT FPC!Anytime is a perfect time to join Yoga at FPC! Yoga classes take place at FPC on Wednesdays from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the youth annex. Stop by any Wednesday to stretch those muscles, slow down and listen to your inner self, too. All levels of ability are welcome for an integration of body, mind and the spirit. If you have any questions, email yoga@fpcsalina.org.

HOSPICE OF SALINA PUMPKIN SALE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6In order to provide wonderful care for our patients and families, we raise money through our Annual Pumpkin Sale to provide these services for those in need. Come to the 12th Annual Pumpkin Sale Saturday, October 6th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hospice of Salina, 730 Holly Lane. Pumpkins & mums! A fantastic array of pumpkins…all shapes…all sizes and all colors!! A Car Show will be featured from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come vote for your favorite car! “Tricked Out” Pumpkin Contest! Bring your decorated pumpkins and win!! Come join us for a wonderful day full of food, baked goods, hay rides, games and much more! For entry information go to www.hospiceofsalina.org or call 785-825-1717.

JOIN US FOR WIRED WORD CLASSGosh, there’s not much to talk about in the news these days, is there? Politics? Religion? Economic issues? Justice and race? More importantly, it’s almost impossible to gather people around a table to engage in civil conversation about those topics, isn’t it? Well, we have news for you: It’s being done, and done effectively – and civilly – here at First Presbyterian Church, Salina. If you’re curious, or skeptical, then come to the Wired Word class, at 9 a.m. Mondays, beginning on September 10th. You might be surprised! If you would like the curriculum emailed to you in advance each week, please contact the church office.

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GOD SQUAD OCTOBER SCHEDULEOur God Squad middle school ministry meets for dinner and discussion on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. (note the time adjustment!). Here’s our October schedule:

• Tues., Oct. 2, 6:30-7:30, at Pastor Charlie’s home • Tues., Oct. 9, 6:30-7:30, at Schlotzky’s (2480 S. 9th St.)• Tues., Oct. 16, 6:30-7:30, at IHOP (2273 S. 9th St.)• Tues., Oct. 23, 6:30-7:30, at Chili’s (2255 S. 9th St)• Tues., Oct. 30, 6:30-7:30, at the home of Alex Davidson

HOST THE GOD SQUAD MIDDLE SCHOOL DINNER AT YOUR HOME!Are you interested in getting to know our amazing middle school youth? Well do we ever have an opportunity for you! We are looking for folks to host and provide dinner for our God Squad middle school ministry. This would involve providing dinner and a space for us to eat and have a discussion from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. on a Tuesday evening. It’s a great way for our youth to get to know you, and for you to get to know our youth! If you are interested, please talk to Pastor Keith. You are welcome to team up with someone else to make it happen!

SUPPORT THE SALINA EMERGENCY AID FOOD BANKThe Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank is hosting its annual Empty Bowls Fundraising Dinner on Sunday, October 21st, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at First Covenant Church (2625 E. Magnolia). Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for children ages 4-12, and free for kids under 4. Tickets are on sale now at the Food Bank (255 S. Chicago).

PRESBYTERIAN MANOR SOUP SUPPER: OCTOBER 26The 38th annual soup supper is on Friday, October 26th! Homemade chili and chicken noodle soup are served with crackers and a slice of pie of your choice. Pies will be

from Carriage Crossing Restaurant in Yoder. Yum! They will have a bake sale, silent auction and special donation drawings as well. Tickets are available at Salina Presbyterian Manor or you can call Jenni Jones at 785-825-1366. Advance tickets

are $8. Tickets at the door are $9. Serving hours are: Dine-in: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Carry-out: 4-7 p.m. Proceeds from the supper will benefit the Good Samaritan program, which serves an important aspect of the Presbyterian Manor’s mission: to ensure that residents continue to have a home here even if they deplete their funds through no fault of their own. They will have a shuttle bus available from the parking area south of Crawford.

HELP US FIND YOUTH MINISTRY ASSISTANTS!We are searching for Youth Ministry Assistants to help provide for the nurture and spiritual growth of our FPC youth! This person (or these persons) will work with Pastor Keith to build and maintain relationships with and among our youth and their families, and to implement programs of ministry approved by the church. The position is 5-10 hours per week with some set scheduling and some flexible scheduling. Please refer qualified candidates to our website or to Pastor Keith for details!

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Sign Up for Sunday Chancel Flowers!

You are invited to sign up, using the form below, as a Sunday Chancel flower donor for any Sunday this year. Perhaps there is a particular date that is important to you to honor or memorialize someone. All donors (whether there is one or ten!) and those memorialized or honored will be listed in the bulletin on the date desired. The cost is $20.00. Please contact the office with any questions at office@fpcsalina.org or 785-825-0226.

Please list date desired:______________________________________ Please list EXACTLY the way you want your name(s) listed as donor:

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Given in Memory of __________________________________________________________ OR Given in Honor of __________________________________________________________

Return the form, with your payment of $20.00, to First Presbyterian Church 308 South 8th

Salina, KS 67402-0585

A contemporary service with weekly Dinner, Communion & Praise Band

(free-will offering)

Join us Wednesdays at 5:15 p.m. This week’s caterer is Martinelli’s!

FPC’s Nursery, located on the second floor, is available for infants and children ages 5 and younger.FPC encourages children ages 6 and older to remain in worship. Worship bags for children of all ages are located in the lobby. When you are finished with the bag, please put it in the basket so that it can be replenished and straightened. Pew Art cards are also available in the pew racks.FBI (Faithful Bible Investigators) is our Christian Education program for children in grades K-5.FBI-In-Training is our Christian Education program for children age 2 through Pre-K.HeBrews is our 9th-12th grade Youth Bible Study that meets every Thursday during the school year at 6:45 am at Mokas on Crawford. The name is derived from Hebrews 10:25.God Squad is our 6th-8th grade Youth Bible Study that meets every Tuesday during the school year from 6:30-7:30 pm at different Salina dining locations. Adult Education Class meets Sundays at 9 a.m. in the Hope Room.Extra hymnals, including large print, and Bibles are available in the back of the sanctuary.

The sanctuary is equipped with a Hearing Loop. Please switch your hearing aid to t-coil to use. Please see your audiologist to activate your t-coil if you haven’t done so yet. Headsets are also available. An usher will be happy to help if you need assistance.

CONGREGATIONAL CARE:Tan “Prayer Request” Cards are for prayer requests or concerns. These go to the Board of Deacons.Blue “We Care” Cards are for messages of care to persons of the congregation; these cards are mailed the

next week. Cards are available in the back of the room. Please place the cards in the offering plate.Your “Prayer Concerns” can now be submitted online. Please visit www.fpcsalina.org/ministries/prayer-concerns and they will be forwarded to a pastor.

First Presbyterian Church: 308 S 8th St, Salina, KS 67401 785-825-0226

SUNDAY STAFFLead Pastor/Head of Staff: Rev. Dr. Charlie Smith Associate Pastor: Rev. Keith PhillipsDirector of Music: Richard Koshgarian Director of Children’s CE: Shelby DicksonOrganist: Angie Koshgarian Nursery Caregivers: Briana Dundas, Gina LambHead Custodian: Ed Zoch Custodian: Tony Griggs

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