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Volume 42 Number 8 September 2010

Is this you?

With what we’ve been entrusted...let’s all fund the future! Stewardship Campaign 2011

PERSONALS

Jim Coddington, a member of this congregation since June 8, 1981, died August 15. Sympathy is extended to his wife, Ann, and their daughters, Penny Coddington of Salina and Connie Pounds of Larned, KS and their families.

In Memoriam

Wedding AnniversariesRosemary & William West will celebrate 53 years of marriage on September 22.

Happy Birthday!Florence Gebhart will celebrate her 95th birthday on September 5.Lillian Jenkins will celebrate her 90th birthday on September 6.

A Million Thanks!

FPC StaffTom Reid

Pastor

Austin AshenbrennerAssociate Pastor for Youth & Mission

Sally SutherlandDirector of Administration

and Communication

Mary AndersenVolunteer Assistant

Melanie PearsonAdministrative Assistant

Deb ShetlarDirector of Christian Education

Katy England4th/5th Fellowship Coordinator

Patty MansfieldMidweek & Nursery Coordinator

Richard KoshgarianDirector of Music

Angie KoshgarianOrganist

Ed ZochDaytime Custodian

Tony GriggsRelief Custodian

A son, Gradyn Alexander, was born Aug. 18 to Angie & Mike Prester. Welcoming Gradyn are his brothers, Gavin & Gage.

Congratulations!

Sympathy is Extended tothe family of Jean Stewart of Olathe, KS. Jean, a former member of FPC, died August 3. She is sur-vived by her daughter, Julie Stewart of Olathe, KS, and her son, Jim Stewart of Tucson, AZ.

Al Dodge, whose daughter, Judith Platt, Colville, Washington, died July 23. Goodbye & Goodluck!

The FPC congregation said “Good-bye and Godspeed” to two church families recently.

Janice & Gary Armour moved to Westminster, Colorado, in early August.

Kay Bloom is moving to Hutchin-son soon after Sept. 1. Both the Armours and Kay moved to be near family members.

We will miss their faithful participa-tion in worship, as well as in many other areas of the church’s life.

Sacrament of BaptismHannah Diane, daughter of Jenni-fer & John Peckham, received the Sacrament of Baptism on August 15.

Nominating CommitteeBegins Work

A big Thank You to the Jett and Wood families for their work in planning the Senior High Fun night at Sonic. It was a great evening to get to know students, to have fun, and kick off the school year. Thank you for all your work making phone calls, reservations, and more. You guys are great! - Austin

The 2010 Nominating Committee will soon begin work selecting nominees for three year terms on the Session, Board of Deacons, Board of Trustees and the 2011 Nominating Committee. Members of the 2010 Nominating Committee are: Andy England, Chair; Heather Denning, Tom Gates, Marilyn Holgerson, Todd Michaelis, Jeremy Pierce, Dick Renfro, Deb Shetlar, Julie Wood, Leslie Bishop and Rob Exline. If you would like to suggest someone to be considered as a nominee, please speak to a member of the commit-tee.

Senior Singles September 11, Kirby HouseMeal: $13.00 Salisbury Steak 3:50 pm: Meet at Sunrise Church4:30 pm: Seelye Mansion (1105 N. Buckeye)6:00 pm:dinner at the Kirby House

RSVP by Sept 7th to Jean Burch (827-2878)

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Email or call Sally today!

sally@fpcsalina.org

825-0226

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With what we’ve been entrusted...

let’s all fund the future! Stewardship Campaign 2011

Stewardship Campaign Kicks Off Sunday, September 12!What an exciting time to be a member of FPC! As we near the beginning of this year’s Stewardship Campaign, we are reminded of our Mission Statement and how we are encouraged to “live our lives faithfully, daily, where we are and with what we’ve been entrusted, to the glory of God.”

On Sunday, September 12, pledge information will be distributed during the worship service. Our goal is that each and every member participate in pledging their financial commitment, to the best of their ability, recognizing that each and every pledge counts and is important to the ministry of this church. Acting together, with God’s guidance and 100% partcipation from our church family, we live out our mission statement and can do so much to offer help and hope in our community and in the world!

Stewardship Kick-Off Sunday, September 12 10:15 amEveryone is invited to join in food and fellowship after the service!

Ever feel like Jesus has been kidnapped by the Christian Right or Secular Left?

Saving Jesus is a revolutionary DVD-based small group exploration of Jesus Christ for the third millennium. Featuring leading religious voices of our day, each session includes conversation around the readings, a 20-minute video segment and guided discussion.

Join Marcus Borg, John Dominic Crossan, Matthew Fox, Amy-Jill Levine, James Forbes and a host of others for a conversation around the relevance of Jesus Christ for today.

Faith Matters begins Sunday, September 19This class helps to remind us that faith does matter! It meets in the Conference Room Sunday mornings at 9:00 am and explores a variety of subjects. The nursery is available. Keep up to date by visiting the web site (www.fpcsalina.org/ministries/adult) for information on Faith Matters classes and much more!

Schedule for Fall: Sunday, September 19 - The Christian Life - led by Tom ReidThis will be an opening presentation and discussion on the challenges, growth and richness of The Christian Life: What is it? What could it be?

Sunday, September 26 & October 3 - Saving Jesus

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One of my favorite stories from grad school is of a music theory professor who, during my first class with him, told his class that he’d been giving the same tests in the class for the past 15 years. One of the students asked him, “Don’t you worry that someone from a previous class will give the answers to us?” Stoically, calmly, he replied, “No. I change the answers each year.” In listening to some of you, our congregation members, over the past few years, I think it’s time to start giving some new answers to the music we offer during worship.

Starting on Wednesday, September 22, at 7:00 (IMMEDIATELY following Wednesday worship!) we will begin a new music program which will focus on contemporary Christian music. I have already ordered several new contemporary songs which are not complicated and can be sung by either a small or large group. These songs have rhythm accompani-ment (guitar, bass, drums) and I think it would be cool for us to present them in worship throughout the fall. In addition, I have a few collections of contemporary Christian songs for solo voice, which may be of interest to some of you. OR – you may bring in your OWN song that you’d like to sing during worship, and we’ll find a good time & place to incorporate it into the worship service. In short, I’m thinking we have a number of different, new and exciting ways we can expand the musical offering at FPC, and together, I think we can make a lot happen. Let’s do it!

You know, I don’t speak or write often about music, because I feel that ideally, music speaks to each of us on its own, it needs no interpretation, clarification or justification. But in this case, I’m going to break my self-imposed silence for a bit. I think sharing music making at the church (and outside the church) is important for a couple reasons. First, I believe it gives us an opportunity to share the inherent genius with which God has blessed us. I feel we are at our strongest when we dare to dream, hope, aspire and nothing taps into those human traits so quickly and deeply as when we share the gift of music with each other. Second, in consideration of God’s remarkable bounty, our ability to create is the most beautiful and precious gift to us. As Creator, God shared the gift of life with us. Then, God shared with us that same creative spirit, impulse and capability. I hear God encouraging me, imploring me – “Now you go create something. Go and make something beautiful in the world.” This remarkable world and it’s wondrous creation belong to God. How blessed we are that God has empowered us to express our gratitude and praise through the gift of our own creative spirit!

Wednesday, September 22, 7:00-7:30, upstairs in the Music Room. Bring your talent, your willingness to share your creativity, your music…bring it all, and let’s let the Spirit move us in a new direction!

New Music Opportunity at FPC! by Richard Koshgarian

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• Enjoy weekly Bible lessons through interactive stories, games, music & fellowship.

• Lead worship each spring in Child-led Worship.

• Assist Ministers with the Ash Wednesday service.

• Begin to explore their roles in the greater community by being involved in service projects like park clean-up & volunteering at the food bank.

Fellowship (4th-5th grade)4th & 5th Grade

Program Information

FPC’s Christian Education

Wednesday

• Explore the Bible through stories, games, crafts and music.

• Sing during worship each month as the Cherub Choir.

• Participate in the Midweek Christmas Program each December.

Cherubs(3yrs-kindergarten)

Wednesday

Begins Wednesday, September 22 at 3:30

• Enjoy weekly Bible lessons through interactive stories, games, music,

& fellowship.

• Lead worship each spring during Child-led Worship.

• Participate in the Midweek Christmas Program each December.

(1st-3rd grade)

Midweek Messengers

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Wednesday Schedule:3:30: Cherubs, Midweek and 4th & 5th 5:00: Mid-High Youth Group6:30: Worship7:00: Senior High Youth Group

Dear all 4th & 5th graders,I can’t wait to get together for another fun year! I am really looking forward to it and have some fun Wednesday afternoons planned. I hope you all can make it! We will be starting our regular Wednesday programs on September 22. Mark your calendars, and I hope to see you soon. Sincerely, Katy England, 4th & 5th Grade Coordinator

Hi Everyone. Summer is coming to an end, school has begun and we are all getting into our new routines. I hope that all of you are saving room for our new and exciting Midweek program designed just for you. We have many new stories to tell you, new friends to meet and new activities to play and I don’t think you will want to miss any of it. Sign up is coming soon along with a special invitation for each and everyone. Keep your eyes peeled and join us for an exciting new year at Midweek. Can’t wait to get started.Patty Mansfield, Midweek Messenger Coordinator

Mr. Stan (Amick), Miss Martha (Rhea), and Miss Seara (Weir) are excited to welcome all children ages 3 through Kindergarten to be part of the Wednesday Cherub program. Programs begin on Wednesday, September 22. There will be an informative parent meeting on Wednesday, September 8 at 6:30 pm in Blair Hall. Come and see what all the fun’s about! Stories + Games + Music + Play + Friends + Fun = Wednesday Cherubs!

Cherubs:

Midweek Messengers:

Fellowship:4th & 5th Grade

Parents, make sure the office has your email address! You can receive weekly emails letting you know the Bible story for the week, special activities going on, and who’s in charge of bringing snacks and drinks! Email Sally today! sally@fpcsalina.org

www.fpcsalina.org/ministries/children

MId & SENIOR HIgH YOUTH @ FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Parent’s Informational Dessert (grades K-12): Wednesday, Sept. 8th @ 6:30 p.m.

Attention Parents! Youth Ministry at FPC is going to look dif-ferent this year. We are excited about some big changes and fun events. In order for this to all work we need each of you to be well informed and excited about what is happening with your students.

For all of the great information that you will need, come join us on Wednesday, September 8th at 6:30 p.m. for some dessert, coffee, and information about youth ministry. We will lay out the vision for our student ministry, give you all sorts of dates to mark on your calendar, and give you plenty of opportunities to volunteer and join in the fun. Patterned after “Meet your Teacher” night there will be time for parents of students in grades K-5 to meet with Deb Shetlar, Katy England, and Patty Mansfield and parents of students 6-12 to meet with Austin Ashenbrenner. We appreciate all of the ways that you support your students and this ministry at FPC. We look forward to seeing you on Sept. 8th so that we can begin this exciting new season on the same page. Oh, did I mention there will be cookies?!

“Off and Running! ”

This year’s FPC Youth Ministry has gotten off to a great start. On Sunday,Aug. 22nd a group of 24 Sr. High students gathered for a great evening of food and fun at Sonic on S. 9th. We played volleyball and had a great time getting to know each other. On Sat, Aug. 28th there will be a similar gather-ing with the Mid-High Students at All-Star Lanes for some bowling fun.In addition to all this fun we will be giving the Youth Room a New Look this fall. Look in the bulletin and e-mail updates for fun opportunities to help us clean and decorate to make this space feel all new.I am personally thrilled to get to start meeting students and I am looking for-ward to a year of fun as we explore and grow in faith together.-Austin

Youth Group: New Year, New Times:Here at FPC we are gearing up for another exciting year of Youth Ministry programming. We hope you are planning to join us this Fall for some fun times with friends and a chance to grow in our faith together.

There are some important time changes that we want you all to be aware of so that you can mark your calendars accordingly. Beginning Wednesday, September 22: Mid-High Youth Group will meet at 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. (Feel free to bring a sack dinner to eat from 5:00- 5:30)Senior High Youth Group will meet at 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

We hope to see you all there as we kick-off the year officially.If you have any questions please feel free to contact Austin Ashenbrenner at austin@fpcsalina.org or call 825-0226.

Youth Devotional Resources:I’m sure that you all have plenty of school work piling up already this year. So, how about a quick break to re-charge your batteries? d365 (www.d365.org) has some great daily devotional resources that allow you to spend a little time each day listening to God, spending time in the Bible, and reflecting on how God is active in your life. Find a time each day for 10 minutes and enjoy this time with you and God.

Social Justice & Mission @ FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Our Pledge Dollars at Work Near and Far...

Sunflower Adult Day Services offers support and respite for caregivers who have chosen to keep an older or disabled family member at home, while enhancing the quality of life for participants through a medically-supervised activity program that is therapeutic, meaningful and enjoyable. Sunflower currently serves 12-18 participants per day at its beautifully-renovated facility at 9th and Iron in downtown Salina. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the First Presbyterian Church for its generous ongoing support of Sunflower Adult Day Services. Since June 2008, the First Presby-terian Church has made five separate contributions to Sunflower totaling $4,010. These funds have been used to provide scholarships to those who cannot afford to fully pay for their own care. Many families are strug-gling to make ends meet. We believe that the benefits Sunflower provides to both participants and caregivers should be provided to all who need our services, regardless of ability to pay. In the first seven months of 2010 alone we have given families more than $16,000 in participation scholarships, all funded by generous local donors like First Presbyterian! - Tom Mulhern, Saline County Commission on Aging

FPC and ELO (Equal Learning Opportunity)First Presbyterian Church members are volunteering at Salina Central High School as “Homework Helpers.” They help students - especially those struggling in one or more classes - complete their homework assignments, study for tests and organize their thoughts for a speech or writing assignment.

The following is a list of FPC members & friends who have volunteered as Homework Helpers:

Herb HackenbergJames Hall, IIILori HallMelinda JettBill Knox

More volunteers are needed. If you would like to make a difference in students’ lives, and are able to work from 1:30 to 2:30 pm at least two days a month, call Bobbie Bengston at 827-2065 for more information. Training will be provided. Familiarity with specific subject matter is welcome but not required.

Bill Kossow Dana Kossow Willow LeendersFrank NortonPete Peterson

Shannon RaylTom ReidLibby ShoupJan WilsonMargaret Wyatt

In response to the emergency need experienced by families impacted by the flooding in Pakistan, members and friends of FPC have contributed $640.00 to support the efforts of Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (www.pcusa.org/pda) in the region! The Social Justice and Mission Committee of FPC has commit-ted to matching the first $500 donated by the congregation, which means that as a church, we will contribute $1040.00 to support men, women, and children in great need in Pakistan. If you would like to continue supporting people in need in Pakistan please make your check payable to FPC with “Pakistan” in the Memo line. In addition to our financial contributions, please continue to sur-round these people in your prayers during this time.

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance & Pakistan

Sunflower Adult Day Services - Salina, KS

18 Emory Barth18 Shirley Drawbaugh18 Jerry Hillyard18 Sam Shadwick18 Katie Weckel18 Barnabus Wohler

20 David Carpenter20 Aaron Morrison

September

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happy birthdays

1 Hanna Frederick-Miller1 Carson Mansfield1 Marj Morrow

2 Stacey Orr2 Thomas Shadwick2 Bev Zizumbo

3 Seara Weir

4 Thomas Miller

5 Jean Fredrickson5 Florence Gebhart5 Tom Reid5 Cary Renfro

6 Lillian Jenkins

7 Gary Armour

9 Dennis Egan

10 Olivia Atherton10 Callie Sanborn

11 Ruth Pickrell11 Scott Salem11 Jack Shoup

12 Miles Denning12 Margy Hogarty12 Brady Kauer12 Rosemary West

14 Danny Berg14 Jim Bishop14 Jane Driver14 Randy Graham14 Tanner Rohrer

16 Ronda Green16 Nancy Hedges

17 Reagan Montre

20 David Wedel

22 Skylar Hendrick22 George Myers22 Lillie Myers

23 Marilyn Johnson23 Wiley Keyser23 Sarah Payne

24 Kathy Melander

25 Kirsten Lilak25 Isabella Ogborn25 Mark Speer

26 Marva Lee Doud 26 Jayme Keyser26 Casey Stephenson

27 Peter Johnston27 Mitzie Lewis

28 Stan Amick28 Kay Bloom28 Hunter Mowery28 Bill Powell29 Monne Andersen30 McKayla Berg30 Damien Parks30 Jack Shetlar

Psst!

Are you up for

a helicopter ride?

C h u r c h P i c n i cTHIS Sunday, August 29 ⋅ after Worship to 1:30 pm

This Sunday, come to church dressed in your picnic clothes, then head out to Charlie & Carolyn Walker’s (follow directions found in your bulletin!) for some fellowship, food and fun! (And a chance to win a helicopter ride!)

Address Service Requested

Address: 308 S. 8th Street, Salina, KS 67401Mailing: P.O. Box 585, Salina, KS 67402-0585Phone: (785) 825-0226E-mail: office@fpcsalina.orgWeb Site: www.fpcsalina.org

The News (UPS708-620) is published monthly by First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 585, 308 S. 8th Street, Salina, KS 67401. Periodical postage paid at Salina, Kansas. PosTmasTer: send address changes to The News, P.O. Box 585, Salina, KS 67402-0585.

PERIODICALPOSTAGE

PAID

The next newsletter will be mailed September 30 . The Sunday service is broadcast each week at 10:15 a.m. on KINA, 910 AM.

If there is something you would like included in The News, email sally@fpcsalina.org

Pastor: The Rev. Thomas P. ReidAssociate Pastor For Youth & Mission: Austin Ashenbrenner

Worship on Wednesday has a new look!FPC is excited to launch a second worship opportunity on Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. beginning on Wednesday, September 22. The service will be in the sanctuary. The search is on for a contemporary worship music leader and new technology will be employed. This 30 minute worship service will contain elements of traditional and contemporary worship styles intended to appeal to all ages.So, whether you are unable to participate in worship on Sunday or just want to con-nect with God and your FPC church family during the week, Wednesday Worship is perfect for you!Come to the first Wednesday Worship on September 22 to see what this exciting new service is all about.If there are questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Austin Ashenbrenner at aus-tin@fpcsalina.org or Deb Shetlar at deb@fpcsalina.org. They can also be reached by calling the church office at 825-0226.

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10:15 AM Worship 1st graders receive Bibles Reception following worship! 6:00 PM Boy Scout Potluck Court of Honor

9:00 AM Faith Matters 9:00 AM Sunday School (k-5th) 9:00 AM “Reel” Faith (6th-12th) 10:15 AM Worship

9:30 AM Blood Pressure Checks 10:15 AM Worship 11:30 AM Blood Pressure Checks

First Presbyterian ChurCh 308 S 8th Street, Salina, KS 67401 785-825-0226 www.fpcsalina.org

1:15 PM Staff Meeting

4:30 PM Hospitality & Outreach5:30 PM Session Meeting6:30 PM Boy Scouts

1:15 PM Staff Meeting

6:30 PM Boy Scouts

10:00 AM Cares & Concerns Meets

5:15 PM League of Women Voters 5:30 PM Deacons Mtg 7:00 PM Grief Support 7:00 PM Cub Scouts

10:00 AM Cares & Concerns Meets

7:00 PM Cub Scouts

12:00 PM Board of Trustees

12:00 PM Salina Child Care Mtg

3:30 PM Wednesday Programs

5:00 PM Mid-High Youth Meet

5:30 PM YOGA Class

6:30 PM Worship

7:00 PM Senior-High Youth Meet

7:00 PM Choir Practice

5:30 PM YOGA Class7:00 PM Choir Practice

1:15 PM Staff Meeting

6:30 PM Boy Scouts

10:00 AM Cares & Concerns Meets

7:00 PM Cub Scouts

10:30 AM The News is mailed

3:30 PM Personnel Mtg 5:30 PM YOGA Class

4:00 PM Stewardship Mtg

FPC is closed for Labor Day!

3:30 PM Wednesday Programs

5:00 PM Mid-High Youth Meet

5:30 PM YOGA Class

6:30 PM Worship

7:00 PM Senior-High Youth Meet

7:00 PM Choir Practice

Stewardship & CE Kick-Off!

LOOK!Children & Youth

Wednesday Programs Begin!

9:00 AM Faith Matters 9:00 AM Sunday School (k-5th) 9:00 AM “Reel” Faith (6th-12th) 10:15 AM Worship

Looking Ahead to October:Sunday, Oct 3: World Communion SundaySunday, Oct 10: CROP WalkSunday, Oct 31: All Saints Celebration

4:00 PM Social Justice & Mission 5:30 PM Children & Nursery Mtg 5:30 PM YOGA Class 6:30 PM Parent Meeting 7:00 PM Choir Practice

10:00 AM Cares & Concerns Meets

7:00 PM Grief Support 7:00 PM Cub Scouts

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