Volume 47 Number 14 | August 2016 Volume 50 Number 4 | April 2018

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Happy New Year

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Personals

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Harold Lamfers will celebrate his 90th birthday on April 11. Alberta Paramore will celebrate her 99th birthday on April 27.

FPC Staff

PASTOR

Rev. Dr. Charlie Smith Lead Pastor/Head of Staff charless@fpcsalina.org

ASSOCIATE PASTOR

Rev. Keith Phillips keith@fpcsalina.org

CHILDREN’S CHRISTIAN ED

Shelby Dickson

Director of Children’s CE shelby@fpcsalina.org

Children’s CE Assistant

Britton Zuccarelli

Nursery Caregivers

Debb Homman, Coordinator nursery@fpcsalina.org

Danielle Hix

Anita Thompson

YOUTH MINISTRY

Shelby Dickson Mid-High Youth Leader

Jacob Dickson Mid-High Youth Assistant

Dylan Boyd

Senior-High Youth Assistant

MUSIC

Richard Koshgarian

Director of Music richard@fpcsalina.org

Angie Koshgarian

Organist angie@fpcsalina.org

OFFICE

Melanie Spiess

Office Manager melanie@fpcsalina.org

Beth Cormack

Communications Coordinator beth@fpcsalina.org

CUSTODIAL

Ed Zoch

Head Custodian ed@fpcsalina.org

Tony Griggs

Relief Custodian tony@fpcsalina.org

Do you have information you'd like to have listed in the “Personals" section of

the newsletter? Contact Beth at beth@fpcsalina.org today!

“The Things People Do”

June 5, 19, July 10, 24, August 7

FPC Chapel

12 p.m. Noon

You won’t want to miss ANY of the interesting and

thought-provoking programs we have planned.

So mark your calendars NOW!

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from Pastor Charlie...

If it’s springtime, then, we’re told, our thoughts ought to turn to love. Actually, I’m thinking about an abundance of

riches in regards to love: I have the honor, privilege and joy to be officiating at four weddings in 2018! Two of

them are FPC Salina-related; the others are the remaining unmarried members of the Mitchell/Smith family tree.

Each marriage in which I participate is a unique experience. I particularly enjoy the opportunity to get to know the

bride and groom, individually and as a couple, through meetings conducted before the wedding to, as I usually

describe it, “put some work toward your marriage (the life that you’ll share together as husband and wife after

saying, ‘I do’) that is at least commensurate to the work that no doubt goes toward organizing and orchestrating the

wedding.

The program that I have used, since I was ordained 15 years ago, to work with pre-marital couples is called

Prepare/Enrich. It’s a wonderful, fun (yes, I really mean it: Each couple who takes part really has fun!) inventory

that stresses the importance of communication between couples, recognizing particularly that all couples are made

up of very different individuals and that conflict and disagreements are inevitable. It helps couples see themselves,

and each other, in a new light that emphasizes individual personalities and their interaction and ways to

communicate. The inventory covers a number of subjects. It notes divergences between answers given by the

couples (“agree strongly” vs. “disagree strongly”) or in which both people answer the same way. The ensuing

discussions identify “areas of strength” and “areas of growth.” As I point out to each couple, the Prepare/Enrich

inventory is not a pass/fail “test.” It groups a couple into one of five categories, from “vitalized” to “unvitalized.”

The same skills as those identified by Prepare/Enrich also are

vital for married couples, no matter how long they have been

together. There is a separate program, called Empowering

Couples, that is designed to help build more vital and

satisfying couple relationships.

Think of it this way:

Would you wait 100,000 miles to change the oil in your car?

Would you go 25 years without a dental checkup?

Would you have a physical exam only once in your lifetime?

Your relationship deserves a checkup too!

I’ve taught the Empowering Couples class previously, and it

is always great fun. Let me know if you are interested in

learning more about it here at FPC Salina.

Empowering

Couples

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Keith’s Corner...Doing Church Intergenerationally

Over the next few months, I invite you to think with me through the ways people of different generations live

together and communicate – especially here at First Presbyterian Church. This month’s article will give a bit of

background on generation theory and how our different generations have been growing apart. Next month, we’ll

take a look at some reasons why we might try to be intentional about doing church intergenerationally. As always,

I’d love to talk with you about it, so chat with me, call me, email me, or stop by!

In their book Generations: The History of America’s Future, 1584-2069, William Strauss and Neil Howe describe

generations as distinct trains carrying groups of like-minded people to stations that represent the different stages of

life. For example, today, the “Millennial” train is passing through the rising adulthood station and the “Generation

X” train is passing through the midlife station. If you’re standing on the platform at different stations, each

generation’s train looks different because each generation has a distinct character.

Strauss and Howe’s train illustration speaks a bit to the “gap” folks feel between each generation that makes living

together a challenge. That gap has widened over the last century as American society has moved from an agrarian

one that largely lived together at the turn of the 20th century, toward one where ages are largely segregated. Today,

the youngest Americans receive an education separate from adults, who are in the workplace, who are separate from

the oldest Americans, who are retired.

One of the final bastions of intergenerational life has been the church. However, even communities of faith have

seen the influence of age segregation, with the term “silo ministries” being used to describe those areas of church

life that are segmented by age or stage of life. In general, Sunday school classes and worship services see the most

visible effects of age segregation in American churches, with many other areas of church life suffering from a lack

of intergenerationality, as well.

Some thoughts to ponder:

What assumptions do you have about people from other generations? What assumptions do you think others

have about your generation?

How have you felt interacting with people from different generations?

What barriers do you see for better interactions between generations? What opportunities do you see for better

interactions between generations?

Do you see more generational togetherness or more age segregation at FPC? Perhaps there are areas where one

is more dominant, and other areas where the opposite is true?

I look forward to continuing this discussion in the May newsletter.

In the meantime, please let me know what you think!

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Children’s Christian Education (FBI)

Another month has come and gone! It's been a fun balance of laughter, fellowship, and learning. The FBI and FBI-

in-Training children's month of March has included experiencing Lenten Prayer Stations, bowling, waving of the

Palms for Palm Sunday, and an Easter Egg Hunt!

Mid-march before Spring Break, we headed to the bowling alley to enjoy

fellowship and laughter with each other- parents, friends, and siblings were

a welcomed addition to our Wednesday gatherings as we enjoyed nachos

and bowling together.

Sunday, March 25, Palm Sunday, we processed into the sanctuary waving

the palms in preparation of Easter Sunday. The following Wednesday,

thanks to the guidance of Pastor Keith, Tricia Cobb, and the youth group,

we celebrated Easter through crafts and hunting for eggs!

As we look to the coming

month, we prepare for our April

22nd, Children's Sabbath. We

hope that you will join us for

worship on that date as the

children lead all parts of worship

and we see a small number of

their talents shine through.

April marks the last full month of our Wednesday gatherings before we say "see you later" until next school year.

Our end of year party will take place on May 9 at the Teen City Center as we have traditionally done for the

past few years. All FBI and FBI-In-Training families are encouraged and invited to come join us for dinner,

laughter, and games from 6:30-8:00 PM.

Last, but not least, our 5th grade students were recently trained by the fabulous Bev Zizumbo on refilling pew cards.

As we move forward, weekly our 5th graders will take on this responsibility of ensuring that our pew cards are filled

each week for our Wednesday services. At the end of this year, our 5th graders will teach our current 4th grader the

process so they can take over next school year. What a great responsibility and leadership opportunity being given

to our young youth. Thank you, Bev, for your help and guidance!

We are excited about all of the opportunities and upcoming events of our children's education program that will help

us to finish out the remainder of the year!

April 22

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God Squad - Mid High Youth Group

March has been one of our least busy months in the life of God Squad,

however, our gatherings have always been filled with such great

conversation and depth. Due to Spring Break, and other school activities,

we only met 2 of the 4 Tuesday's in March. Both gatherings were hosted

by 2 families- The Gary family and Pastor Charlie & Diana Smith.

Our conversations have been filled with discussions regarding the

unfortunate recent school events and bullying. It is SO extremely

rewarding and powerful to see the beautiful souls and kindness that fills

our God Squad- we TRULY have incredible youth!

Due to the timing of the newsletter and our upcoming March 30th, 7-Eleven lock-in, we will have to update you on

the excitement, lessons learned, and fellowship that was had at this event in our next newsletter submission. We

thank Pastor Keith for his leadership and help preparing for such an important event.

As we look towards the coming month of April, we have a lot of fun and fellowship to be had. Our dinners in April

will include gatherings at Chili's, The Bratt Home, Scholtzsky's, and Five Guys. In May, we will have 2 gatherings

- Sonic on May 1, and our end of the year party at the bowling alley on May 8.

Additionally as an added fun event, God Squad crew will be headed to the paintball field, Elite Sports Complex,

on Sunday, April 8th, from 1-3 pm. God Squad family and friends are invited to come and join the fun!

We can't wait to update you on the upcoming months activities- we'll make sure to share lots of pictures! Thank

you, all, for all of your support of the God Squad!

ATTENTION ALL SENIOR HIGH YOUTH. There is a hot FREE breakfast

and some spiritual nourishment available every Thursday morning at 6:45 (ish)

at Mokas on Crawford. If you would like to receive our weekly materials via a

text prior to the meeting, please text your cell phone number to Pastor Keith at

757-660-8219 and we will get you on the text list. Of course, additionally, we

would love to have you join us at Mokas!

We met every Thursday in March (except the 22nd during Spring Break). The

main themes from our discussions in March dealt with God’s grace, and our

grateful obedience. We talked about how the core of our faith isn’t in anything

that we can earn or have control over – it’s only in God’s love for us and the gift of God’s grace through Jesus

Christ. That gift defines who we are, and leads us to lives us gratitude for God’s love and grace. That gratitude

generates a desire to obey God’s will – through worship, study, service, and in every aspect of our lives.

Our weekly discussions centered on the below topics from Presbyterian Questions, Presbyterian Answers:

Why Did Jesus Have to Die?

If We Are Christians, Do We Have to Obey God’s Law?

What Is the Grace of God?

Do Presbyterians Believe That Christians Can Attain Perfection in This Life?

We appreciate the support and feedback of all youth and parents for HeBrews at FPC! Please let me know if you

have any questions, concerns, or just want to chat. I want to hear from you!

Peace, Pastor Keith

HeBrews - Senior High Youth Group

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WOMEN’S MONTHLY BIBLE STUDY

Adult Education Opportunities

The FPC Women’s Bible Study group is using the Bible Study brought to us

by the PW/Horizons Bible study, and titled “Cloud of Witnesses, the

Community of Christ in Hebrews” by Melissa Bane Sevier. Please join us the

first Monday of each month as the author invites us to explore the book of

Hebrews, and tie those themes to our lives together with our faith community.

FPC is our faith community, and this group is a wonderful way to share and

support each other. Our next two meetings are April 2nd and May 7th at 5:30

p.m. in the Hope Room. Books are available in the church office. Please join

us any first Monday that you are able to share our faith and grow our

community of faith. Please email the committee with any questions to

adulteducation@fpcsalina.org or ask the office staff. We hope to see you there!

WEDNESDAY NIGHT YOGA AT FPC

Spring has sprung! Celebrate at FPC any Wednesday to stretch

those muscles, slow down and listen to your inner self. You can join

Cathy Hayes or Melody Hardman and other women and men for

yoga on Wednesdays, 5:00-6:00 pm. A suggested donation of $5,

but is not required. All levels of ability are welcome for an

integration of body, mind and the spirit. If you have any questions,

email yoga@fpcsalina.org

Led by Christ, Together in Faith and Love,

We Joyfully Think, Question, Grow and Serve!

You are invited to join us for our next opportunity to grow and learn

together. Beginning on April 8th, a new class called “Modern Parables”

will begin on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. in the Hope Room. This is an

original Bible study curriculum designed for people who like movies.

The study uses short dramatic films that help us to understand and

discuss how Jesus’ parables are important to us millennia after he first

spoke them. “Modern Parables” lets people grasp the parables at an

immediate, gut level and enables participants to engage the Bible in a

powerful and compelling new way. There will be a study guide

available in the office for those interested. All AGES are welcome!

The Adult Education Committee meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month, 5:30 PM in the Hope Room.

Please join us as we develop and lead our Christian Adult Educational Programs. You may email any

suggestions to adulteducation@fpcsalina.org.

NEW ADULT EDUCATION CLASS - APRIL 8!

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Suppor t Our Guatemala Mission Team! Our Mission Team is heading to Guatemala in early May, and we need your help! Part of our work will involve providing medical care to our sisters and brothers in Guatemala. We are in special need of the items listed below, or we invite you to donate money towards the purchase of mission supplies. There is a table near the south entrance to the sanctuary where you can drop off your donations. Monetary donations may be given in the Sunday offering plate with a clear designation for the funds going to "Guatemala Mission Supplies," or you can drop off your monetary donation in the office during regular business hours.

Plus! On Sunday, April 22nd, the mission team will be serving an authentic Guatemalan meal following the morning church service at a suggested price of $12 per meal. They will also be selling their homemade salsa for $10 a jar and taking orders for hand woven hammocks, purses and scarves made by the Women’s Cooperative of La Florida. All proceeds support the 2018 mission trip to Guatemala. Meal and salsa prepared by Keith Phillips, Jon Richards, Morrie Soderberg, Brigid Hall and Carolyn Wedel.

The mission team will be commissioned in worship on Sunday, April 29.

We invite your prayers for the mission team and our sisters and brothers in Guatemala that they will meet. Team members are: Brigid Hall, Keith Phillips, Jon Richards, Morrie Soderberg, and Carolyn Wedel.

Suggested donations:

Adult Multivitamins (non-gender/non-generation specific) Children's Chewable Multivitamins (*not gummy type) Acetaminophen (i.e. Tylenol ... children's liquid, or adult pills ... *no liquid gels) Ibuprofen (i.e. Advil ... *not liquid gels)

*Please do not buy liquid gels or gummy vitamins because they melt in the heat of Guatemala.

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April 8th marks the 73rd anniversary of

the death of one of the 20th century’s

greatest theologians, Dietrich

Bonhoeffer. On that date in 1945 (a

Sunday, one week after that year’s

Easter – just like this year), Bonhoeffer,

a Lutheran pastor who had long

opposed Adolf Hitler, was hanged by

the Nazis at the Flossenburg POW

camp in Germany, only days before it

was liberated by American troops. The

last words of Bonhoeffer, 39, were:

“This is the end – but for me, the

beginning of life.”

In a 1944 letter written from prison to a friend, Bonhoeffer said:

“… it is only by living completely in this world that one learns to have faith. … living unreservedly in life’s

duties, problems, successes and failures, experiences and perplexities. In so doing we throw ourselves completely

into the arms of God, taking seriously, not our own sufferings, but those of God in the world …”

With these two statements, Bonhoeffer showed us how to live as well as how to die. Even in prison, Bonhoeffer

knew God’s nearness. He learned to face death because he experienced a daily dying with Jesus Christ. Bonhoeffer

wrote, “Christ in us gives us over to death so that he can live in us. Physical death in the true sense does not become

the end, but the consummation of life with Jesus Christ.”

“This is the end – but for me, the beginning of life.” What a confident assertion of our Christian belief in

resurrection – the message of victory over death that we joyfully proclaim at Easter! Jesus is not dead, but is alive –

his earthly body raised into a new and glorified form of existence, an existence over which death no longer

exercises dominion.

While in prison, Bonhoeffer wrote poetry and prayers. One prayer is titled “Powers of Good.” (It has since been

adapted into a hymn, “By Gracious Powers”)

By gracious powers so wonderfully sheltered

And confidently waiting, come what may

We know that God is with us night and morning

And never fails to greet us each new day

Yet is this heart by its old foe tormented

Still evil days bring burdens hard to bear

O give our frightened souls the sure salvation

For which, O Lord, You taught us to prepare

And when this cup You give is filled to brimming

With bitter suffering, hard to understand

We take it thankfully and without trembling

Out of so good and so beloved a hand

Yet when again in this same world You give us

The joy we had, the brightness of Your sun

We shall remember all the days we lived through

And our whole life shall then be Yours alone

Why do you look for the living among the dead?

He is not here, but has risen.

(Luke 24:5)

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Sign Up for Youth Summer Trips by April 23rd!

This summer will feature two great opportunities for us to grow our faith

and to grow together! We will have two summer trips: the Heartland

Youth Encounter (June 10-15) and a Mission Trip to Kansas City (July 8-

13). Both trips are for both middle and high schoolers. Our registration

deadline is April 23rd. See below for details.

The Heartland Youth Encounter will be a week spent building intentional Christian community within our

youth group and with new friends. It will feature:

High energy speakers and worship services, led by Dr. Rodger Nishioka and Beth Mueller

Engaging camp activities like horse rides, archery, swimming, and rock climbing

Awesome large group rec, including night games

Small group Bible studies led by the trained Heartland Camp staff

Five great activity track options: leadership, service, creative, challenge, and horse (visit the

Heartland Youth Encounter website for more details)

The Kansas City Mission Trip will be a week of building relationships and serving alongside our sisters

and brothers in the Argentine neighborhood of Kansas City. With the help of the YouthFront

organization, we will learn how to participate in God’s mission to make the world right through engaging

our hearts, heads, and hands. The trip will conclude with an afternoon at Schlitterbahn Water Park.

Youth conferences and mission trips can be among the most important segments of our faith journeys.

We devote time to worship, study, service, fellowship, and fun. These trips give us the chance to exercise

our faith in God, creating opportunities to become stronger disciples of Jesus. As each one of us

develops deeper faith, we will also grow together as a group.

Signup information has been mailed to all youth families and is also available by contacting Pastor Keith.

Please return registrations to him as soon as possible, and no later than April 23rd.

Confidential scholarships are available by contacting Pastor Keith.

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ATTENTION High School Graduating Seniors! Please mark your calendars for Sunday, May 6.

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation! We are eager to

celebrate this important time with you. We will have a senior

recognition breakfast for graduating seniors and their families

before worship. There will be a time to recognize and bless

graduating seniors during worship. After worship, there will be a

reception in the parlor in the graduates’ honor.

We would also like to recognize our graduating seniors in our May newsletter. To do so, we are

asking for a small write up and a picture. The write-up should be a brief biographical sketch that

includes the school from which you are graduating and any future plans you have for after

graduation. We are also hoping for a one-sentence quote about your best memories growing up at

First Presbyterian Church.

Please submit all write-ups and photos via email to Beth Cormack (beth@fpcsalina.org). Deadline

for all graduation submissions is April 20th. Be on the lookout soon for more information about

the reception and worship service on Sunday, May 6!

Let’s Go Camping, Kids!

Heartland Traveling Day Camp

WHO, WHAT, WHEN, & WHERE: FPC and Sunrise Presbyterian will co-host Heartland Traveling

Day Camp (VBS) for all children currently in Kindergarten through 6th grades (according to the

2017-18 school year), to be held at Sunrise Presbyterian Church, June 11-15.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION: More information about registering will be coming soon!

Friends and family are invited to attend! Please encourage other K-6th graders to mark their

calendars for this fun week!

VOLUNTEERING: As in past years, this week can't happen without the help of volunteers. We will

need helpers to assist with lunches, dinners, snacks, and registration. These are super easy

volunteer opportunities that can easily be accommodated or worked into busy schedules. Your help

would be SO appreciated!

CONTACT: Please contact Shelby Dickson for any questions, or for volunteer information, please

email shelby@fpcsalina.org or via phone at 785-404-7342.

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Those who attended the popular Wired Word class, held in the Hope Room at 9 a.m. each Monday, wrestled with the following topic recently:

“According to a story in The New York Times, some black worshipers are leaving white congregations, particularly white evangelical congregations. The last straw for many, according to the story, was white evangelicals’ support for Donald Trump in the 2016 election. Some black churchgoers apparently saw supporting him as equivalent to supporting racism, although voters who supported Trump did so for a variety of reasons, some having nothing to do with race. Even before that, however, some black

worshipers had already grown uneasy over the failure of their white pastors to address police shootings of African-Americans. That news can serve as a reminder of how narrow our own view of life and culture can be and an impetus to consider whether our faith calls us to stand with those whom the culture treats differently from us.”

Intrigued? Stirred? Outraged? Join us for the next class!

First Presbyterian Church of Salina will once again participate in May in Project Salina’s annual food drive, which collects nonperishable food items for agencies that distribute food or serve meals to people who are in need. The agencies served by Project Salina are the Salina Emergency Aid/Food Bank, the Salvation Army, Ashby House, Domestic Violence Association of Central Kansas and the Salina Rescue Mission. FPC and other participating churches will be collecting cans of tuna and financial contributions. Each dollar received provides credit to FPC for two cans of tuna.

Thank You FPC Salina!

Thanks to those who donated $2,505.70 to First Presbyterian Church, Salina, during the seventh

annual Match Madness event at the Salina Fieldhouse on March 15. The event, hosted by the

Greater Salina Community Foundation, allows

donors to contribute to the endowed funds of more than 50 participating nonprofit organizations and

have their donation matched up to 50 percent with a cash grant from a pool of $100,000. The total

number of Match Madness gifts was 1,832 for $274.370.96.

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2018 Walk to Jerusalem (W2J)

Many thanks to all the 2018 “faithful” Walk to Jerusalem trekkers. You rocked it again. No matter the deadline, we seem to arrive with time to spare. Halleluiah! You put up with the weekly email reminders and the occasional goofs and tardiness with equanimity and good humor. Bless you. We reached Jerusalem in record time: by the end of the sixth week. Well done. Every mile contributed by every person mattered in reaching that early total. Look for the final mileage total in an upcoming Sunday Bulletin in April.

Happy Easter… He is risen!

Brigid and Diana

P.S. Mark your calendars for October 27, 2018. Can you guess?

Mark your calendars! On June 10th, First Presbyterian Church of Salina will celebrate its annual River Fest Sunday with a performance by guitarist Rachel Taylor, whom critics have described as having a voice like “a string of lullabies, both wrenching and warming your heart,” with a sound reminiscent of Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Iris Dement, and even Johnny Cash. Originally from New England, Taylor’s roots in music began in church. River Fest Sunday is celebrated at FPC in conjunction with the Smoky Hill River Festival at Oakdale Park in Salina. You’re encouraged to wear informal garb so that you don’t have to go home to change before you attend the festival after the 10 a.m. worship service. Visit www.rachellouisetaylor.com for more information.

River Fest Sunday is Coming June 10th!

MidWeek Manna Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.

The popular Midweek Manna meal and worship service will continue through April and into early May. It’s a great meal and fellowship, as well as worship with a twist! In the past few weeks, Pastor Keith has challenged traditional thinking about worship, and led tours of Lenten Prayer Stations. And you never know what you might see or hear (sometimes on a screen) when Pastor Charlie offers a message. Plus, the music will get you out of your seat. If you’ve not attended before, give it a try!

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1 Riley Gates Hannah Peckham 3 Mary England Bob Exline 6 Jerry Exline 7 Jon Hogarty Vicki Kerbs 8 Trish Gary Lesley Shuler Brooke Tuttle Julie Wood 10 Susie Stinson 11 Bill Grammer Tere Herwig Sarah Koshgarian Zachary Koshgarian Harold Lamfers

12 Richard Koshgarian 13 Ellie Cobb Angie Prester 14 Kendyl Gary 16 Saralyn Hardy Kim Mowery 17 Mollie Carter 19 Daniel Bratt Jeff Hayes Craig Refro 20 Decker Gates Leland Tinkler 23 Brandon Gary Alison Mansfield 24 Laine Norris Tina Ralston Aaron Wedel Penni White

25 Jublain Wohler 26 Melinda Jett Andrea Mick 27 Elle Denning Barb Neustrom Alberta Paramore 28 Carolyn Walker 30 Rhett Enriquez

“Easter Essentials” A poem by the Rev. J. Barrie Shepherd

Strip away the perfect lilies

massed along, across the chancel steps,

the bright reflecting sight and sound of brasses,

and the white and gold of paraments and stoles.

Set aside two thousand years, almost, of holy words

and gestures, the jostling flotsam of an epic tidal surge

of global custom and conviction, conquest too.

Try to ignore this new spring sunlight,

the steady warming of the soil, the waking birdsongs,

green and early fragrant air. Reject all this

and you are left with a report, some blood-stained bandages

in a vacated garden cave, several startled temple guards,

a gaggle of bewildered witnesses, and through all this

a dawning hope, so strange yet sure it drives you

to your trembling knees, groping for fresh syllables

and sounds to shape this ever new, yet ancient cry.

The Lord is risen...risen indeed!

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Kansas Active Shooter Mitigation (KASM)

You can see more pictures on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/fpcsalinaks/) and listen to audio

of Trooper Ben’s presentation on our website (fpcsalina.org/#/happenings-at-fpc/events).

“We do not rise to the level of our expectations. We fall to the level of our training.”

- Trooper Ben Gardner

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

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Given in Honor of

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Return the form, with your payment of $20.00, to

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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

REV. DR. CHARLIE SMITH - Lead Pastor/Head of Staff REV. KEITH PHILLIPS - Associate Pastor

Address: 308 S 8th St PO Box 585 Salina, KS 67402-0585 Phone: (785) 825-0226 Email: office@fpcsalina.org Website: www.fpcsalina.org

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The May edition of The News will be available April 30th on our website, and around the church. Sunday services are

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