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Volume 47 Number 14 | August 2016 Volume 50 Number 6 | June 2018

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | WWW.FPCSALINA.ORG

No matter where you are on life’s journey… you are always welcome here!

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Personals

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Virginia Frederick will celebrate her 92nd birthday on June 1.

George Dolezal will celebrate his 91st birthday on June 9.

Norma Jean Huscher will celebrate her 92nd birthday on June 13.

CONGRATULATIONS! Jeanne & Frank Norton will celebrate their 66th wedding anniversary on

June 1.

Liz & Chuck Carroll will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary on

June 2.

Katie & John Weckel will celebrate their 67th wedding anniversary on

June 4.

Ann & Jack Ludwig will celebrate their 63rd wedding anniversary on

June 4.

Heather & Boyd Smith will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on

June 8.

Patty & John Landes will celebrate their 57th wedding anniversary on

June 18.

Emily Wood and Ryan Wacker were married May 19th in Lincoln, NE.

SYMPATHY IS EXTENDED to Dorothy Kennedy, whose son, Jim Kennedy, Chaska, Minnesota, died April 29.

to Mary & Bob Exline, Rob & Kelli Exline & family, David Exline, Jean Exline & family. Mary’s sister, Wanda Burk, died May 1 in Colorado Springs. Mary’s aunt, Margie McBride, died April 25 in Green Valley, AZ.

to Roger & Sissy Morrison & family and Richard & Sallie Morrison & family. Mildred Sebree, Salina, aunt of Roger & Richard, died May 1.

to Chris & Abbey Rupe, Katelyn & Colin. Chris’ grandfather, Dr. Robert Weber, Salina, died May 11.

to Dorothy Spellman, whose sister, Sarah Holmes, Salina, died May 23.

IN MEMORIAM RaMona Parks, Russell, KS, died May 19. Sympathy is extended to her

family: daughter Denise & husband Neil Mai, Ponca City, OK; son Jim, Austin, TX; daughter Mary Louise Boxberger and husband John, Russell, eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and two nieces.

FPC Staff

PASTOR

Rev. Dr. Charlie Smith Lead Pastor/Head of Staff [email protected]

ASSOCIATE PASTOR

Rev. Keith Phillips [email protected]

CHILDREN’S CHRISTIAN ED

Shelby Dickson

Director of Children’s CE [email protected]

Britton Zuccarelli

Children’s CE Assistant

YOUTH MINISTRY

Shelby Dickson Mid-High Youth Leader

Jacob Dickson Mid-High Youth Assistant

MUSIC

Richard Koshgarian

Director of Music [email protected]

Angie Koshgarian

Organist [email protected]

OFFICE

Melanie Spiess

Office Manager [email protected]

Beth Cormack

Communications Coordinator [email protected]

CUSTODIAL

Ed Zoch

Head Custodian [email protected]

Tony Griggs

Relief Custodian [email protected] Do you have information you'd like to have listed in the “Personals" section of

the newsletter? Contact Beth at [email protected] today!

Quentin D. Boose, son of Kyle Ann, (former

member of FPC) and Dan Boose of Bloom

Field Lakes, MI, graduated from Tulane

University, New Orleans, LA, May 19, 2018,

with a Chemical Engineering degree. His

grandparents are Jerry and Carol Exline.

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from Pastor Charlie...

I’m becoming a big fan of Mark Ramsey. Formerly the

pastor of a large church in Austin, Texas, Ramsey has

become a guru with a group called Macedonian

Ministries, which posits itself as a service to pastors

across the country. Recently, Ramsey has been writing

about “four ‘Church Questions’ that have reached their

sell-by date.” He notes, “There are ways we talk in

church that exist largely unchallenged. They are part of

the ‘background wallpaper’ of churches. However, as our

context for ministry changes so rapidly, it’s time examine these more closely.

One of those questions Ramsey asks is: “Will this bright, shiny thing bring in new members?” He writes, “The

challenge of this begins with ‘members.’ Membership means so many different things – or it lacks meaning – for

people in different social or generational places. Membership can help us understand belonging, commitment, or

identity. But increasingly, ‘member’ is losing its deeper understanding in church life. Anything that is assumed in

church life is dangerous. We tend to have too many assumptions around the term ‘member.’ This is begging for a

serious conversation among those of us in church.

“But beyond that, we can’t do ministry to ‘get something.’ Ministry has always been – but is now more than ever a

relational endeavor – beginning with God’s relationship with us. The question, ‘Will this get us new members?’ is

transactional – we do something to attain something. (Marinating in consumer culture makes it easy to think that

way.). Transactional ministry is aimed at keeping the ‘church machine’ running. There is a risk in sitting before a

church board, a congregation, or a finance committee to suggest that a risky new ministry or outreach that may not

‘yield anything tangible.’ Increasingly, however, this is where ministry is flourishing.

“We are to give ourselves away for the life of the world. That is Jesus’ model for the church. This is a reason where

everything we have assumed needs re-examination and careful sorting. Are we ready to offer life to the world

without expecting anything in return?”

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Keith’s Corner...Doing Church Intergenerationally

Over the last two months, I have shared a series of newsletter articles inviting you to think with me through the

ways people of different generations live together and communicate – especially here at First Presbyterian Church.

In this journey, we have thought about generation theory and how our different generations have been growing

apart, and the biblical support for doing church intergenerationally. This month, we will look at some other reasons

to do church intergenerationally. As always, I’d love to talk with you about it, so chat with me, call me, email me,

or stop by!

I strongly believe that our individual and collective journeys of faith will be strengthened if we are intentional

about being intergenerational in our church. If you aren’t sure about boarding the “intergenerational train,” let me

offer you some theoretical and practical reasons in support of intergenerational church life.

Theoretical support

Doing church intergenerationally lines up with theories of faith development and sociocultural learning (among

several others). James Fowler wrote the ground-breaking book Stages of Faith. He claims that advancement

through stages of faith cannot occur without affection, modeling, challenge, and the interaction of others.

Lev Vygotsky stated that sociocultural learning most effectively takes place when someone is paired with another

person who has more experience in the specific area of learning. Fowler and Vygotsky are two of many individuals

who would be on board the intergenerational train because of the opportunities for development inherent in an

intergenerational congregation.

Practical Support

Intergenerationality leads to better understanding and unity in congregations. Individuals and families are

supported in their various walks of life. Wisdom and experience meet with energy and fresh ideas. The

generational mentality moves from the prevailing “us/them” of American society to the “we/us” of a church

family.

Each one of us has a story to tell. Each one of us has a journey that we are on. When we share our stories and walk

together on our journeys, we have a chance to notice how God is alive and at work among each of us and through

all of us. With the way that our society is set up today, it’s not easy work to come together. But I believe it is

important work to do, and I hope this series of articles has helped you see that a little bit better. I hope, at least, that

it sparks a conversation this summer as we envision where God is leading us as a church family.

All aboard the intergenerational train!

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Children’s Christian Education (FBI)

The Faithful Bible Investigators have closed out the 2017-18 program year with a party at The Teen City Center.

The kids and their families celebrated a great year with laughter, games, pizza, and more!

It's been a great year with a lot of growth, friendship, energy, crafts, snacks, giggles, deep discussions, and more!

The year would not have been as successful without the help of the love of the parents, support of the congregation,

leadership from our pastors and office supports, and so many others. Additionally, we would like to say a huge

thank you to our weekly Wednesday staff and helpers: Britton Zuccarelli, Betty Norman, and Lyniece

Meyer. Throughout the year, we also had other wonderful volunteers, like Lainey Bratt, come to assist us with

making FBI a success. We are thankful for each of you!

As summer comes, we look forward to a great week at the Heartland Day Camp, June 11-15, at Sunrise. If you

would still like to sign up your child(ren) for this week of fun, there is still time. Please visit the following link for

more information, or to register: https://www.heartlandcamps.org/traveling-day-camps/. As always, feel free to

contact me for any questions at [email protected].

Thank you, again, for a great year! Looking forward to another wonderful year together next year. Enjoy your

summer! We pray that it will be a summer of faith, love, growth, laughter, and more!

Much Love,

Shelby Dickson

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God Squad - Mid High Youth Group

HeBrews - Senior High Youth Group

The 2017-18 program year of God Squad has come and gone! God Squad

ended on a bang with a bowling party at All Star Lanes! We enjoyed time

together, concession foods, and lots of laughter! The last few weeks of

discussion were focused on our relationship with others- taking an outward

focus on our lives, relationships with others, and with God. What powerful

discussions and insight from our youth!

It feels like a short time ago we were beginning our time together

each Tuesday night for dinner! We've enjoyed a number of great meals

together and even better discussions. As leaders, Jacob and I are both grateful

for this opportunity- our faith has grown, in addition to our relationships with

the beautiful souls of our mid-high youth.

We wish our youth a wonderful summer full of laughter, relaxation, and growth in their faith! Thanks for a great

year!

Much Love, Shelby Dickson

I have truly enjoyed getting to know you at our HeBrews conversations at Mokas since January. I applaud your

commitment to participating in our early morning coffee and conversation.

Congratulations to our recent graduates, and we look forward to welcoming our new ninth graders in the Fall. High

schoolers – be on the lookout for information soon about summer hangouts and service opportunities!

I am grateful for the leadership of Randy Graham with our high schoolers over the last

program year. He not only led our HeBrews discussions admirably, but he also invested

much of his time in supporting our youth at their extracurricular events. Youth – be sure to

thank Randy when you see him!

Finally, I would like to thank and congratulate Dylan Boyd. Dylan served as our Senior

High Youth Assistant for two years. He recently graduated from Kansas Wesleyan

University with a degree in biology. Thank you, Dylan, for your support of our youth, and

best wishes in your future endeavors! You are always welcome at FPC!

Peace, Pastor Keith

Youth Lunch & Service Opportunity June 6!

FPC Youth are invited to gather together for lunch and a service opportunity

on Wednesday, June 6, from noon to 3:00 p.m. We will gather at the church for pizza

at 12:00 noon. After lunch, we will head over to the old REMA Bakeware building

(625 E. North Street) to assist Project Salina as people drop off their donations.

Youth may be picked up at 3:00 from the REMA Bakeware building

Please let Pastor Keith know if you are coming so we can make sure to order enough

pizza. Also, let us know of any food restrictions you may have.

Finally, we have an opportunity to help our friends at the Martin Youth Center

Crisis Stabilization Service. We have been invited to donate travel-sized

antiperspirant/deodorant. Please bring your donations to Pastor Keith anytime before or at our service

opportunity on June 6.

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Adult Education Opportunities

Led by Christ, Together in Faith and Love,

We Joyfully Think, Question, Grow and Serve!

You are invited to join us for an opportunity to grow and learn together.

The class is called “Modern Parables” and is being held Sunday mornings at 9 a.m.

in the Hope Room. Please drop in any morning as each week can be enjoyed in the

series or stand alone. The study uses short dramatic films that help us to understand

and discuss how Jesus’ parables are important to 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. 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: [email protected].

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 W itnesses, 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.

Our last class is June 4th at 5:30 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

[email protected] or ask the office staff.

We hope to see you there!

Would you be interested in learning more about the

active faith of some of the 20th century’s most

influential people? Pastor Keith is considering two

possible book clubs to start in the fall, and is looking for

potential group leaders to discuss the books with him

over the summer. The books are Jackie Robinson: A

Spiritual Biography by Michael G. Long and Chris

Lamb, and Eleanor: A Spiritual Biography by Harold

Ivan Smith. Contact Pastor Keith by Friday, June 15, if

you are interested.

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Kick off the summer with a favorite annual tradition

here at FPC Salina: River Fest Sunday. Dress casually

so that you can go directly from the 10 a.m. worship

service to Oakdale Park, where the Smoky Hill River

Festival will be celebrating its final day. We’ll loosen

our collars, don informal garb and offer a relaxed style

of worship, including guitarist Rachel Taylor, a New

Englander whose roots in music began in church.

Join Us for River Fest Sunday June 10th!

This summer, the FPC youth are going on a

mission trip to the Argentine neighborhood in

Kansas City, Kansas, through the YouthFront

Organization. As in previous years, you are

invited to support our youth by taking a

Mission Envelope from the bulletin board

near the first floor elevator and south entrance

to the sanctuary. You simply decide what

amount you would like to give, take the

envelope off the board that corresponds to that

amount (or pick two that add up to that

amount), fill out the information inside and

put that and your donation into the envelope, and place the envelope into an offering plate during

worship. As always, we are grateful for your support of these vital experiences in the faith formation of

our youth!

Support FPC Youth this Summer!

Sign Up for Drinks & Apps for 8!

Mark your calendar for drinks, appetizers and fellowship June 24

and July 22! These are small groups of approximately 8 people,

who casually gather for fellowship at church members’ houses

from 4-6 p.m. Part of the fun is the creation of new groups each

month. This gives us a chance to meet new church members! A

sign-up sheet is posted outside the sanctuary.

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Online Church Directory - It’s So Easy!

Don’t forget our church directory is available to view on any

web browser! To view the directory online, go to

members.InstantChurchDirectory.com to log in. On the go

and need a quick phone number or address? It is also

available to view on any mobile device! Just go to the app

store and search “instant church directory” and download. In

both instances you will be asked to login and create an

account using your email address as it is listed in our

directory. You can also login and upload a new picture any

time! If you have questions or would like a printed copy,

please contact Beth in the office. Instruction flyers are

around the church for your convenience.

We’ve gathered at Presbyterian Manor for our annual FPC Manna at the Manor worship service for three years. The past two worship services have featured themes: Road Trip (’16) and Camping (’17). What’s the logical next step? A day at the beach! Stay tuned for more details, but mark your calendars now for the 10 a.m. Manor service on Sunday, July 29th. Invite a friend, whether a Manor resident or not, for this fun, surprise- and adventure-filled morning!

MANNA AT THE MANOR

July 29

Day at the Beach

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Guatemala Mission Trip a Success!

Our mission team spent a week in Guatemala from May 5-12. Dr. Jon Richards and Brigid Hall helped

to care for more than 150 patients in the communities of Xamán, La Florida, and San Antonio Aguas

Calientes. Keith Phillips, Morrie Soderberg, and Carolyn Wedel worked on the construction team that

helped to put up two latrines and two fuel-efficient stoves in Xamán and San Antonio Aguas Calientes.

Here are a few photos from the trip.

More details will be shared in worship on Sunday, June 24.

The team is grateful for your prayerful support!

See more

photos on our

Facebook

page!

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Graduation Sunday

L to R: Carson Michaelis, Will Hayes, Ethan Speer, Olivia Johnson, Mary England, Ellie Cobb, Annie Hayes

L to R: Avery Cooper, Mary England, Annie Hayes Will Hayes, Olivia Johnson, Carson Michaelis

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“The Things People Do”

First Presbyterian Church is sponsoring its seventh Summer Soul-stice Series, scheduled every other Tuesday at the

church, 8th and Mulberry Streets, unless otherwise noted, at 12 noon. The Series is eclectic in nature, facilitated by

leaders who have a story to share as well as to encourage discussion and learning. Time for each segment is

approximately one hour. The entire Series is free and open to the public.

This year’s series, “The Things People Do”, highlights some of the more unique vocations that people find themselves

doing, either planned or by accident. The Series hopes to explore these unusual vocations from an intentional, life-

long commitment all the way to a circumstantial, unexpected opportunity. For further information contact Martha

Rhea 785.825.9320 ([email protected]) or Sydney Soderberg 785.827.3225 ([email protected]).

The Summer Soul-stice Series for 2018 includes:

June 5: Come Take a Ride with Me – led by Anthony Hawley, artist and Smoky Hill River Festival multi-media

performer (Note location: Salina Art Center Warehouse at 149 South 4th Street)

Anthony Hawley is an interdisciplinary artist and writer, in residence at the Salina Art Center's Warehouse

and this year's Smoky Hill River Festival artist. His Festival installation, Faulty Diagnosis, follows the story

of a standard 1985 Nissan Pulsar NX, its passenger, and the car's repair manual over the course of several

days. This multimedia performance event explores what happens when things we think we know so well

break down and fail us – and what is released in those moments. In addition to his environments,

installations, and performances, Hawley writes regularly on art and film, and his poems and essays appear in

a variety of critically acclaimed publications. He's currently based in Lincoln, Nebraska.

June 19: Never A Concept He Couldn't Create – led by David Exline, principal of Exline Design and Architecture

How does a local Salina boy grow up to work on Super Bowl LI, a theme park in Dubai, the Japan Nature

Dome, an amusement park in China, and the San Diego Air & Space Museum? Come and find out! Living

now in Southern California, David Exline thinks of Salina as home. Described as “creative, enthusiastic,

and a positive energy with a tasteful flair for the dramatic,” David will talk about his design process and

where he finds his inspiration.

July 10: Even Disaster Can't Stop A Good BBQ – led by Stan Hays, co-founder and CEO of Operation BBQ Relief

By day, Stan Hays is an employee of Farmers Insurance in suburban Kansas City. In his spare time, he

competes in BBQ competitions. When a deadly tornado struck Joplin, Missouri in 2011, he and other pit

master buddies gathered in Joplin, serving over 120,000 meals in 13 days. That was the beginning of

“Operation BBQ Relief,” a not-for-profit organization that has responded during times of disaster in more

than 40 communities. You won’t want to miss Stan’s story about how he turned a hobby into a mission to

quite literally “serve” others.

July 24: It All Started When a Barbell Fell on My Head – led by Marci Penner, director of the Kansas Sampler

Foundation

For years Marci Penner has served as an ambassador to and champion for rural communities in

Kansas. Educating Kansans about Kansas, and connecting and networking rural communities are the

objectives of her work at the Kansas Sampler Foundation – which has paved the way for many adventures

into the nooks and crannies of this state. She's been to every incorporated town in the state, 626, and even

more. Guidebooks, festivals, conferences, programs, and a deep love for Kansas are the results.

August 7: From Moving to Morsels – led by Rod Meier, co-founder of Relish, a local mobile kitchen

How do you find the courage to turn your life upside down and pursue a dream? Rod Meier and his wife,

Karen, owned and operated Meier’s Moving and Storage for many years, but as Rod approached the age of

60, he knew he wanted to make a change in his life. A BIG change. Using his love of cooking as a

springboard, he has partnered with formally-trained chef, Grant Wagner, to launch Relish, a mobile kitchen

where they serve lunch four days a week and cater special events. On August 7, beginning at 11 a.m.,

Relish is serving lunch in the Presbyterian Church parking lot – so come early, buy your lunch, and munch

while listening to Rod's amazing story.

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1 Kegan England Virginia Frederick Nick Salem 2 Danielle Hix 3 Jeremy Pierce Aidan Speer 4 Jocelyn Carter Dalton Pittenger Madison Pittenger 5 Ann Ludwig Carrie Pierce 6 Carman Guries 7 Tige Soderberg Jack Weiner

8 Libby Carter Dustin Denning Lynn Kerbs Nan Miller Boyd Smith 9 George E. Dolezal Jane Gates 10 Marcia Anderson 11 Sid Reitz 13 Marsha Berg Norma Jean Huscher Walker Tuttle 14 Karley Benson

23 Bob Stinson 24 Will Exline Sam Pridey Susy Reitz Jane Weathers 25 Trey Mowery 27 Dylan Boyd Scott Fredrickson Jamie Hall 28 Grant England Cora White 29 Betty Norman Mark Wedel

15 Madison Montre 16 William Barnum Anne Davidson Denice Justus Todd Michaelis Sydney Rayl Sydney Soderberg 18 Bruce Pearson 20 Joy Mansfield MacKenzie Morris 21 Garrett Dyck 22 Mason Gary Garry Montre

General Assembly June 16-23

The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) will meet June 16-23

in St. Louis, Mo. The General Assembly meets biennially in even-numbered

years. It consists of commissioners elected by each of its 173 presbyteries. The

assembly acts on hundreds of items of business, which it receives through the

reports and recommendations of various assembly entities, and through

overtures from synods and presbyteries. The General Assembly will also elect a

new moderator and vice moderator for a two-year term.

One of the items to be considered by General Assembly commissioners is a

significant increase in the per-capita rate for 2019 and 2020 – an increase from

$7.73 per member in 2018 to $10.71 in 2019 and to $11.45 per member in

2020. If approved, that would amount to a 39 percent increase from 2018 to 2019 and a 7 percent increase from

2019 to 2020. However, spending decisions that the 2018 General Assembly may make could also affect the per-

capita budget for 2019 and 2020. Per capita is a set amount of money per member that congregations pay annually

to the Presbyterian Church (USA) through their presbyteries. It is a combined total of requests from the presbytery,

the synod in which the presbytery is located, and the General Assembly. (FPC Salina is a member of Northern

Kansas Presbytery and the Synod of Mid-America.)

Also being discussed is a proposed reconfiguration of the corporate entity for the Presbyterian Mission Agency

(PMA) and the Office of the General Assembly (OGSA).

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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 [email protected] or 785-825-0226.

Please list date desired:___________________________________________

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

______________________________________________________________

Given in Memory of

______________________________________________________________

OR

Given in Honor of

______________________________________________________________

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

First Presbyterian Church

308 S. 8th

St.

Salina, KS 67401

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