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1 Dear 1 st Presbyterian members and friends, It is with mixed emotions that I told the session, staff and congregation that I am planning to retire on June 15, 2019. I have served as pastor in the Presbyterian Church for 35 years and have been blessed in ever so many ways. I have been a pastor for: 1 st Pres in Greenlawn, NY (5 years), Covenant Pres in Cinnaminson, NJ (12 years), and 1 st Pres, Salt Lake City, UT (18 years). I am planning on staying in Salt Lake for the foreseeable future as two of my three children and my grandson live here. But I will have to cut formal ties with the congregation to make a clear path for new leadership for 1 st Pres. Since May 15, 2001, my life and the ministry of 1 st Pres have taken many twists and turns. -----Five associate pastors, several childrens (5) and youth directors (4), five choir directors, one organist, one treasurer, one Child Development Center director, three maintenance guys, and sixteen office administrators. With hundreds of members and friends, dozens of elders, deacons, and ministry leaders, my 18 years here were filled with the joys and struggles of life and ministry, successes and disappointments, great experiences all with the love and grace of God in the Lord Jesus Christ. With deep love for you all, Pastor Mike Rev Dr Michael Imperiale [email protected] DEAR FIRST PRESBYTERIAN MEMBERS & FRIENDS, The Chimes WHAT’S INSIDE: Pastoral Associate 2 Womens Retreat 2 Special Events 2 Treasurers Report 3 A Message From the 3 Lenten Video Series 3 Childrens Ministry 4 Youth Ministry 4 Mens Ministry 5 Nites Out 5 Online Church 6 Cub Scout Pack 3034 6 Group Studies 6 Holy Week Schedule 7 Get to Know Your 8 Worship 4:43 9 Future Pastoral Leadership 10 Service Opportunities 10 Upcoming Events 11 Birthdays 11 Sunday Worship 12 APRIL & MAY 2019

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Dear 1st Presbyterian members and friends,

It is with mixed emotions that I told the session, staff and

congregation that I am planning to retire on June 15, 2019. I have served

as pastor in the Presbyterian Church for 35 years and have been blessed in

ever so many ways. I have been a pastor for: 1st Pres in Greenlawn, NY (5

years), Covenant Pres in Cinnaminson, NJ (12 years), and 1st Pres, Salt

Lake City, UT (18 years).

I am planning on staying in Salt Lake for the foreseeable future as

two of my three children and my grandson live here. But I will have to cut

formal ties with the congregation to make a clear path for new leadership

for 1st Pres.

Since May 15, 2001, my life and the ministry of 1st Pres have taken

many twists and turns.

-----Five associate pastors, several children’s (5) and youth

directors (4), five choir directors, one organist, one treasurer, one Child

Development Center director, three maintenance guys, and sixteen office

administrators.

With hundreds of members and friends, dozens of elders, deacons,

and ministry leaders, my 18 years here were filled with the joys and

struggles of life and ministry, successes and disappointments, great

experiences all with the love and grace of God in the Lord Jesus Christ.

With deep love for you all,

Pastor Mike

Rev Dr Michael Imperiale

[email protected]

DEAR FIRST PRESBYTERIAN MEMBERS & FRIENDS,

The Chimes

WHAT’S INSIDE: Pastoral Associate 2

Women’s Retreat 2

Special Events 2

Treasurer’s Report 3

A Message From the 3

Lenten Video Series 3

Children’s Ministry 4

Youth Ministry 4

Men’s Ministry 5

Nites Out 5

Online Church 6

Cub Scout Pack 3034 6

Group Studies 6

Holy Week Schedule 7

Get to Know Your 8

Worship 4:43 9

Future Pastoral

Leadership 10

Service Opportunities 10

Upcoming Events 11

Birthdays 11

Sunday Worship 12

APRIL & MAY

2019

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FROM THE PASTORAL ASSOCIATE

The metaphorical reference to God as a rock happens about 24 times in

the Psalms. And this can be a comforting image. We want a God that is

strong and unmovable and unchanging. But the reference to God as a

rock is much deeper than this. If we go back to the beginning of Israel’s

journey, God provides life-saving water from a rock in Exodus 17. Moses

strikes a rock at God’s command and water gushes out of it, saving them

while in the wilderness. Later in Exodus 33 God literally hides Moses in

the cleft of a rock. So when the Psalmist refers to God as our rock, it is

not just that God is our strength and unmoved, but also that from God

comes salvation like that life saving water that flowed from a rock. And

when we need God’s protection God provides that. God as our rock

means God provides all that we need. God can be trusted for everything.

As we enter a time of transition, when Pastor Mike will retire and the

session will work to find an interim pastor to work with us, please

remember that this is God’s church and the image of God as our rock is

something we can trust. God can be trusted for everything this church

needs. It belongs to God. God will take care of it. Even though we will

feel transition, the rock will not move. The rock will provide everything

we need while in the wilderness. The rock will protect us when we need

it. Be assured that God is our rock and we can trust in that.

Blessings,

Pastor Chris pas-

[email protected]

Psalm 1:1-2

“I love you, Lord, my strength.

The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;

my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge,

my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.”

April 14 Palm Sunday

April 18

Maundy

Thursday

7:30 pm

April 19

Good Friday Community

Service at noon

April 19

Annual Procession of

the Cross 7:00 pm

April 20

Annual Easter

Egg Hunt

10:00 am

April 21

Easter Sunday

May 19

Youth Sunday

May 19

FPC Choir Concert 7:00 pm

Church Picnic

June 9

Visit us on our website www.fpcslc.org for a complete list of upcoming events! Or Follow us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/fpcslc

April 27-28 in Midway Utah.

Women from all our Presbyterian

churches, ages 18 and up, are

welcome.

Registration forms are in the

fellowship area or register online at

www.fpcslc.org/womens-retreat

WOMEN’S RETREAT

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Income & Expenses 2019

TREASURER’S REPORT

Fostering Renewal For 1st Pres

Last Fall, a group of our members met to come up with a list of ideas for revitalizing First Presbyterian

Church. These proposals are under ongoing review by the Session, and several have been implemented.

One of the most important is a clear procedure for welcoming and assimilating new people. Others include

an improved coordination of internal and external communications, a small group fellowship program

called Nites Out, an additional worship service (new happening WORSHIP 4.43) and a class on personal

witnessing.

Some of the proposals need someone to step up and lead. Please contact the Session through the clerk,

Elizabeth Duszak, if you can help or if you have ideas: [email protected].

A MESSAGE FROM THE SESSION

Wednesday nights, April 3 & April 10. 6:00-7:00 pm in Room 3

Come and visit the Holy Land on April 3rd for “The Last Passover”

April 10th for “The Fifth Cup: Our Way of Hope”

Discussion led by Pastor Mike.

LENTEN VIDEO SERIES—A PATH TO THE CROSS

PER CAPITA…..WHAT IS IT?????

Per Capita is the amount that every Presbyterian (U.S.A.) church is asked to give for each member listed on

its active membership roll. Per Capita helps fund administrative costs for the denomination, but a large

portion comes back to Utah for ministry and mission support. How much do we give at First Presbyterian

Church? For 2019 the per capita for each member on our active roll is $39.45.

The Session has voted to remit per capita as it comes in. Please mark your gift as Per Capita or

place it in the blue envelope at the front of your box of offering envelopes.

Nancy Savage

Treasurer

[email protected]

PLEASE REMEMBER FPC IN YOUR WILL,

TRUST, OR IRA

Budgeted Actual

Total Income and Expenses for the

FPC ministry as of Feb 28, 2019

Pledge Income $ 59,833 $ 68,201

Total Income 95,177 76,277

Total Expense 101,949 94,521

Monthly Income & Expense

Pledge Income 29,917 43,583

Total Income 47,588 52,660

Total Expenses 50,974 42,389

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CHILDREN’S MINISTRY—FAITH EXPLORERS

YOUTH MINISTRY Spring is finally here! It has been a long winter.

The students and I are looking forward to some

youth room renovation projects, events, and service

work! Follow us on Instagram @ fpcyouthgroup to

keep up with what is going on!

The renovations in the youth room have been in full

swing. We purchased some furniture after finishing

the vinyl flooring. It is brighter and creates an

inviting space. We will be beginning on the

kitchen/coffee area over the next couple months

and are looking forward to updating that space!

The youth will be participating in the annual Feed

my Starving Children project on April 27th. We will

travel to Gardner Village and package meals for

families in the third world. This will be our fourth

year participating in this project.

We’ll all be heading over to the Gateway on April

28th to watch the Avengers: End Game. Bible

Study will be right after church and a light lunch.

Fellowship is important and our students love to get

together for the Marvel films.

The FPCSLC Basketball League is starting up April

7 and will go through May. Games will be on

Sunday nights from 3pm-9pm. We have 11 players

and are always looking for more!

If you would like to volunteer for any student

events, service projects, or open your house to a

bible study please don’t hesitate to email or give me

a call. Our calendar of projects/events can be found

on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall.

Much Love,

Nathan M.

Parrish

Youth Director

[email protected]

11:00 am and 4:43 pm Sundays

Save the Date—Vacation Bible School

July 29-August 2nd, 2019; 9:00 AM-Noon

Save the date for this year’s Vacation Bible School.

You won’t want to miss a fun-packed week of

games, crafts, snacks, and Bible stories. Many

volunteers are needed as well. Let Christin know if

you would be willing to join the VBS team. Helpers

are needed in demonstrating crafts, making snacks,

leading games, and directing groups of kids to the

right rotation. We’d love for you to join in the fun!

Spring Curriculum

This Spring, we will walk through the events of Holy

Week, leading up to the most important thing that

ever happened: Jesus died and was raised from the

dead, taking our punishment because we sin. We

will then explore many of the Old Testament

prophets who predicted this momentous event,

offering hope to the people of Judah and Israel.

Take a look at the following stories from the Jesus

Storybook Bible, by Sally Lloyd-Jones in

preparation for our Spring Curriculum: Operation

“No More Tears!” (Isaiah 9, 11, 40, 50, 53, 55, 60);

Washed with tears (Mark 14, Luke 7, John 12); The

Servant King (Mark 14, John 13-14); A dark night

in the garden (Luke 22, Mark 14, John 18); The sun

stops shining (Matthew 27, Mark 15, Luke 23, John

19) and God’s wonderful surprise (Matthew 28,

Mark 16, Luke 24, John 20).

Christin Abbott

Children’s Ministry Director

[email protected]

Charlie Knighton Vincent Zaharias

Margaux Knighton Katie Roberts Hudson Elmer

Sophie Cheng Sarah Barlow

Oakley Atwood Cara Hicks

Emily Travis Sydney Phillips Jaidyn Gualtieri

Mia Swenson-Pruss

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Tuesday Men's Breakfast

The month of April—Finishing chapters 9, 10, 11,

12 and Epilogue of Tim Keller’s fabulous book

Making Sense of God. A few copies of the book are

still available. See Pastor Mike

In May/June—“What Pastor Mike has learned in

35 years of ministry” a gift book for each person each

week May 7th – June 11th.

Men's Activities:

We are looking at conducting several activities this

year which may include a Celebrity Dinner, our 2nd

"Hitting The Mark" at a local gun range, a night at

the races (go-carts), a canyon barbeque, and others

time permitting and availability of help in planning

and conducting the events.

Men's Retreat: Living In Freedom

Many of you may be wondering what happened with

the cancellation of the Men's Retreat? Well,

Evidently when we scheduled the retreat back in

October 2018, the camp calendar wasn't finalized at

the time and the record of our reservation was lost in

the shuffle. So due to the fact that there were no

reservations on the calendar, once it was finalized , it

was decided to close the camp for the mud season

and perform needed repairs to the facility. Since

then they have had no openings until this next fall.

At that time we would need to share the camp with

another men's group. This meaning that we would

share meal times but not meetings or recreation

activities. We would have separate meeting sites at

the camp. We are now working to see if we can line

up a weekend this fall with another group and will

notify everyone when this is finalized. So stay tuned.

Flower Bed Volunteers:

We are looking to sign-up volunteers to maintain

sections of our flowerbeds at FPC this coming

season. These sections will be small portions of the

existing flowerbeds around the church. Larger beds

will be divided into sections so that care time would

not become excessive. Each volunteer would be

responsible for the planting, fertilizing, weeding and

general care of the selected flowerbed. Many of the

flowerbeds are already planted and would require

only weeding, trimming and fertilizing on a monthly

or bi-monthly basis. If you are interested, we will be

having a short meeting following the 11:00AM

service on April 7th in the office area conference

room.

Chuck Britter

[email protected], 801-631-1911

MEN’S MINISTRY

WELCOME TO NITES OUT! Imagine spending a fun evening out with a few friends from church, those

you know well and people you are just getting to know. About once a

month, you and your friends will decide on what, when and where. It could

be a night at the movies, an afternoon hike and picnic, a potluck dinner, a

game night, a concert…it’s up to your group.

“So, who is in our group?” That’s the fun part! Every six months, you

will be mixed at random with adult couples and singles who have signed up

to participate. Your group may start out with six people, because it gives you the opportunity to invite new

people to join with you. That’s a great way to welcome people who are new to our church!

“But now that I’m part of this group, I want us to stay together!” There’s no reason why you can’t

keep on spending some time together, and still become part of a different group for the next six months.

“I have some questions.” See Doug Gould or email him at [email protected].

“OK, I’m interested in giving it a try. How do I do it?” Easy. Sign up at www.fpcslc.org/nitesout

You will get an email that tells you who’s in your group, and explains the next steps.

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GROUP STUDIES

CUB SCOUT PACK 3034 Upcoming events:

The annual Memorial

Day flag setup on May

25th and removable of

flags on May 30th at

the Salt Lake Cemetery

and in June we will

have our pack

graduation on June

11th and Cub Scout

Summer Camp on June

28th and 29th.

Once we have your email, you can access the new church directory by

going to www.instantchurchdirectory.com . Click on Church Member Sign

In. Click on Create Login. Enter your email, create your own password and

confirm. If you have any trouble with this, give Jen a call at the church

office 801-363-3889.

Tuesday Morning Women’s Group 6:30 am, second and fourth Tuesdays at the Coffee Garden (878 E 900 S, SLC). Contact Kristin Mullen, [email protected]. Tuesday Men’s Breakfast— 7 am—8:15 am Gourmandise Bakery on 250 S 300 E Contact Pastor Mike (801) 363-3889 x 224. Grandmothers in Prayer 10:00 am Tuesday mornings Contact Barbara at 801-935-4532 Thursday Women’s Bible Study — 1:00 pm We meet every Thursday here at First Pres. Contact JoAnn Armstrong 801-521-9271.

Women’s Bible Study Meets twice per month at 6:00 PM at church. Child care can be made available. Contact Pastor Chris (801) 363-3889 x 228. Thursday Evening Men’s Group— 4:30—6:30 pm Every Thursday. FPC library Currently reading/discussing the Gospel of John. Contact Chuck Britter (801) 295-6640.

ONLINE CHURCH DIRECTORY

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Holy Week FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Palm Sunday Services

Sunday, April 14 at 9:00 am, 11:00 am and 4:43 pm

Maundy Thursday Service

Thursday, April 18 at 7:30 pm

The Passover/Last Supper Observance

Good Friday Community Service

Friday, April 19 at noon

“Last Words of Jesus”

Annual Procession of the Cross

Friday, April 19 at 7:00 pm

beginning in front of the Cathedral of the Madeleine

Annual Children’s Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, April 20 for children Toddler - 5th grade at 10:00 am

Bring a basket; Hear the Easter Story

Easter Sunday Services

Sunday, April 21

Worship at 9:00 am and 11:00 am with organ, choir, brass,

& flowering of the cross. Worship at 4:43 pm.

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GET TO KNOW YOUR DEACONS The Board of Deacons of First Presbyterian Church

is made up of 24 men and women who are elected by

the congregation to serve the members and friends

in a variety of ways. The origin of the word is from

the Greek, “diakonos” meaning a servant or an

attendant, a waiter, or special teacher. Each of our

Deacons serves on two or three “teams” that are

designated in the “Deacon Guidelines.” The 24

members are a well-rounded and conscientious

group who feel privileged to lead in faith and serve in

trust in the Lord.

Chuck Britter (class of 2019) is the

Moderator of the board this year. He

and his family have been attending 1st

Pres. since 2004. The teams he is

involved in include: Special Needs,

Congregational Care, and New

Visitors. Chuck says his favorite thing about being a

Deacon is, “Along with loving to help others in need,

I enjoy being able to organize, encourage and

support our Deacons in the work they are engaged in

in the support of our congregation.” His favorite

quote from the Bible is John 3:16-17. “For God so

loved the world that he gave his only Son, that

whoever believes in him should not perish but have

eternal life. For God sent the Son into the world, not

to condemn the world, but that the world might be

saved through him.”

Melissa Piercey is the Secretary of the Board, and

is in the class of 2019. She and her family have been

attending 1st Pres. for 12 years. Her favorite thing

about being a Deacon is getting to know and serve

members of the congregation. Her teams include

Congregational Care, Bereavement, and New

Visitors. When asked about her favorite Bible verse,

she replied that it really seems to change depending

on her present situation in life – isn’t that true for all

of us! But the one she chose to share with us is

Philippians 4:13 “I can do all this through Christ who

gives me strength.”

Don and Barbara Alexander are members of the

2019 class as well. They have been attending for

about 8 years. Don

works on the

Communion, Fellowship,

and Congregational Care

teams, while Barbara

helps with Fellowship,

Congregational Care, and Bereavement. Don says

his favorite thing about being a Deacon is

“Interacting with other people and feeling like I’m

contributing to the church body.” Barbara likes to

serve others by working in the kitchen and preparing

food – she too enjoys fellowship with other Deacons

and reaching out to encourage others. Barbara’s

favorite verse is the same as Melissa’s “I can do all

things through Him who strengthens me.” And

Don’s is Romans 8:38-39, “For I am convinced that

neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,

neither the present nor the future, nor any powers,

neither height nor depth, nor anything in all

creation, will be able to separate us from the love of

God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Bert and Dorothy Dart raised their family at 1st

Pres. and have spent their 55 years as active

members. They are in the 2019 class of the Deacons.

Bert has served two terms as Moderator of the

Deacons and enjoys

serving because it gives

him an opportunity to get

to know members on a

more personal basis. His

teams are Congregational

Care and Flowers. Bert is a life-long resident of Utah

and has held numerous leadership positions at 1st

Pres. He has served on the Session multiple times,

as Chair of Pastor Seeking Committees, he and

Dorothy were sponsors of Westminster Fellowship

(youth group) in the 70’s and he has served “on more

fund-raising committees than I can count.” He loves

to pay calls on members of the congregation, serving

in any capacity that is required. His favorite

scripture is John 3:16, “For God so loved the world

that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in

him should not perish but have eternal life.” Dorothy

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is the lead member of the team that coordinates

flowers for the sanctuary. She arranges for members

to sponsor flowers for the services, and afterwards

prepares small arrangements of flowers for delivery

to home-bound members. She and Bert often deliver

the flowers on Sunday afternoons. She also assists

with any other team that needs help. Dorothy enjoys

serving as a Deacon because she, “Loves working

with members who willingly serve others and care

for our worship services and church.” Her favorite

Bible verse is a reflection of the joy she finds in her

faith, Psalm 118:24, “This is the Day the Lord has

made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it.”

Roger Durst is a member of the 2019 class, and

this is the third time he has served as a Deacon. He

has been attending 1st Pres. for “Twenty-two +

years.” He is the leader of the Special Care Team.

This team is responsible for attending to the

temporary physical needs of ailing or

homebound members of the

congregation. This often consists of

things like rides to the doctor or the

delivery of meals to a family that is in

crisis. His favorite thing about being a

Deacon is the “Constant reminder of the eternal need

and obligation for service to others.” His strong faith

is predicated on the first verse in the Bible, “In the

beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”

These folks constitute the Class of 2019. If you have

any questions, or know of anyone who should be

assisted in any way by these wonderful Deacons,

please let them know.

GET TO KNOW YOUR DEACONS

Over the years, Pastor

Mike has collected

Christian books and

materials for use in the

church. He can take only

so much with him when he retires in June. So,

please have a look in the Fellowship Area and

help yourself. There are books on Leadership,

Bible Study, Counseling, Devotions, Issues,

Christian Life, etc. There are Children’s Bibles,

Youth materials, puppets, toys, etc. Please take

what you can use or give away.

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pg. 10

Thurs, Apr 4

Dinner at Ronald McDonald House 4:30 pm & 6:00 pm

Wed, Apr 10

Dinner @ Vinny’s Sandwich Making 3:30 pm

Thurs, Apr 11

Dinner @ Vinny’s Sandwich Making 9:30 am

Dinner @ Vinny’s 4:30 pm

Thurs, May 2

Dinner at Ronald McDonald House 4:30 pm & 6:00 pm

Wed, May 8

Dinner @ Vinny’s Sandwich Making 3:30 pm

Thurs, May 9

Dinner @ Vinny’s Sandwich Making 9:30 am

Dinner @ Vinny’s 4:30 pm

SERVICE

OPPORTUNITIES

In March, Pastor Mike informed you along with the Session and

staff of his upcoming retirement on June 15th of this year having served 1st

Pres as pastor for 18 years. He also sent a letter to the members and many

friends of the congregation. “It is with a mixture of thoughts and

emotions that I face the last weeks of ministry with you.”

With help from the Presbytery, Session is responsible for

“succession planning.” The Session is seeking an Interim Pastor. The

tasks of an interim involve helping the congregation understand and

experience

----a review of the church’s recent history (2001-present)

----1st Pres’ unique identity (How would you describe our church to

others?)

----preparing for new leadership (Who are the present de facto

leaders?)

----how 1st Pres is linked to the Presbytery of Utah and PCUSA (EP

----creating a vision for a new future (ready to welcome a new

pastor).

An effective interim pastor will use preaching, teaching,

moderating session, interaction with members of the congregation to

incorporate these important interim tasks. The interim process can at

least take 6 months, at most 1½ years before a new installed pastor

arrives.

Pastor Chris continues as Pastoral Associate. Between now and

June 15th, Pastor Mike and Pastor Chris will continue their co-ministry.

But Pastor Chris should not be expected, nor should she take on

additional responsibilities.

With Pastor Chris and the Interim Pastor, Session should consider

any changes in her responsibilities if need be. Currently, she is the pastor

who oversees Children’s Ministry with Christin Abbott; Youth Ministry

with Nathan Parrish, Deacons with Chuck Britter, moderator;

Community Service activities; 4:43 Worship.

In consultation with the Presbytery’s Committee on Ministry, the

Session will determine when and how the congregation should elect a

Pastor Nominating (Search) Committee (PNC). The PNC will write a

Mission Information Form (MIF) describing 1st Pres and its hopes for a

new pastor. The MIF is then placed with the PCUSA’s Church Leadership

Connection service. The PNC can also post the position online in a variety

of ways. Pastors looking for a call from a congregation write a Personal

Information Form (PIF) which is referred to appropriate openings in the

denomination.

T.S. Eliot said, “The one constant in life is change.” This will mean

change for 1st Pres in the coming months. All under the guidance and

providential plan of God for us.

FUTURE PASTORAL LEADERSHIP

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Dawn Armstrong

Rehana Samuel

Taffy Kosierowski

Ling-Min “Lynn” Li

LeRoy Cook

Hyun Ah Miya

Barbara Gingery

Suzanne Pratt-Lahy

Oren “Tripp”

Hopkins Arif Samuel

Parvez Samuel

Terri King

George Wright

Kathleen Kalvesmaki

JoAnn McKee

June Ragan

Pastor Mike

Leilani Andrews

Jack Chase

Doris Strozier

Nancy ButerBaugh

Jean White

Susan Roberts

D’Anne Chapman

Devin Zaharias

Woody Spruance

Carolyn Chase

Donald Saxon

Will Jack Arnott

Betsey Butler

Stephanie Silas

Michael Sherer

Gail Wilson

Pastor Chris

April

May

Walk For Water – World Vision Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 10:00 am

Ogden First Presbyterian Church, 880 28th St, Ogden, UT

THIS SPRING, CHANGE A LIFE. Join thousands of people across

the globe in our mission to bring life-changing clean water and fullness of

life to children in communities around the world.

Walk, run, or push a stroller with us at the

World Vision Global 6K for Water

Register to walk with us go to

https://www.teamworldvision.org/team/OgdenWalkforWater

Scholastic Book Fair Sunday, April 7, 2019 in the Fellowship Hall from

9:00 am to 1:00 PM.

We will have a booth with books for various ages

of children and will include some Christian

books. Books can also be purchased at C Street

Child Development Center Monday - Friday,

April 5th-12th; 4:00-6:00 PM. Proceeds will go to

help expand the C Street children’s library.

UPCOMING EVENTS

A Retirement Open House

On a weekend in March 2001 at the home of

Kambiz and Shiron Pezeshki, members of the

congregation met Mike Imperiale, candidate for

the position of pastor for 1st Presbyterian

Church. Kambiz was on the PNC search

committee that called Pastor Mike to 1st Pres.

On Saturday, May 18th, the Pezeshkis will

host another open house from 3:00 – 7:00 pm, this time to appreciate

Pastor Mike as he retires after 18 years here in Salt Lake City.

Please let the church office know if you plan on attending.

RSVP call 801-363-3889 by May 14th.

Easter Egg Hunt!

Saturday, April 20, 10:00 am at 1st Pres!

Bring a basket and join us for our Annual

Easter Egg Hunt. The morning will include

breakfast, songs, & a hunt for HUNDREDS

of Easter Eggs hidden inside the church.

How many will you be able to find?

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Thanks to everyone who contributed their articles to the

April/May Chimes.

Please note the deadline for the June/July 2019 Chimes articles

is Monday, May 20.

April 7 JESUS: “Rejected” Psalm 126; Luke 4:16-24, 28-30 Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

April 14 Palm/Passion Sunday

JESUS: “Blessed is the King” John 12: 12-19

April 18 Maundy Thursday

7:30 pm

JESUS: “This is My Body” Luke 22:12-20 Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

April 19 Good Friday

JESUS: “The Day Had Come” Luke 22:66-23:56 Community Service at Noon and Procession of the Cross at 7:00 pm

April 21 Easter Sunday

JESUS: “Celebration of Life” John 20:1-18

April 28 JESUS “The Risen Lord” Luke 24:13-14, 33-49

May 5 1st PRES: Our Recent History John 10:11-18; Acts 10:34-43 Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

May 12 1st PRES: Our Identity Romans 6:1-11; Matthew 5:13-16

May 19 Youth Sunday

May 26 1st PRES: Our Connections Jeremiah 29:4-9; John 17:20-23

PROFESSIONAL CHURCH STAFF

Michael Imperiale, Pastor

[email protected]

Christine Myers-Tegeder, Pastoral Associate

[email protected]

Nathan Parrish, Youth Director

[email protected]

Christin Abbott, Children’s Ministry

[email protected]

Larry Blackburn, Organist [email protected]

Alla Keoppel, Choir Director [email protected]

Jen Caldwell, Office Administrator

[email protected]

Nancy Savage, Treasurer [email protected]

Annie Haile, C Street Director [email protected]

SUNDAY WORSHIP 9 am: Praise Band & Songs

11 am: Organ, Hymns, & Choir

Worship 4:43

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

CHURCH

OF SALT LAKE CITY

12 C Street

Salt Lake City, Utah 84103

Phone: (801) 363-3889

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.fpcslc.org

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