April 3, 2016

*for those who wish to stand Bold print indicates congregational participation

SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER

GATHERING AROUND GOD’S WORD

PRELUDE

*CALL TO WORSHIP Diana Smith One: Jesus Christ appeared to the disciples. All: We have grace and peace from God who was, and is, and is to come. One: The disciples received the Holy Spirit. All: We have grace and peace from God who was, and is, and is to come. One: The Lord God is the Alpha and the Omega. All: We have grace and peace from God who was, and is, and is to come. One: Sisters and brothers in Christ, let us worship God.

*OPENING HYMN That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright #254 CALL TO CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION

God of everlasting life, we confess that we continue in the ways of death. You offer us your forgiveness, yet we refuse to forgive others. You show us signs of resurrection, yet still we fail to believe. Forgive us, God of grace. Fill us with your Holy Spirit and send us out in mission to proclaim your reconciling love; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH LED BY CHRIST, TOGETHER IN FAITH

AND LOVE, WE JOYFULLY THINK, QUESTION, GROW AND SERVE!

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

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

WELCOME THE CHILDREN

This, this is where children belong, welcomed as part of the worshiping throng. Water, God’s Word, bread and cup, prayer, and song: This is where children belong.

CHILDREN’S TIME Shelby Dickson

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

PROCLAIMING GOD’S WORD

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION SCRIPTURE READING John 20:19-31 (pg 156, NT) One: This is the Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. EASTER CANTATA In His Own Words - Dan Goeller Chancel Choir Directed by Richard Koshgarian

Overture God So Loved the World

I Am the Way I Am the Light

I Am the Resurrection Follow Me

Come to Me The Great Commission

GIVING OF OUR GIFTS Opportunities to serve this week Invitation to Give

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

OFFERTORY

*DOXOLOGY Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #606 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

SEALING GOD’S WORD: THE EUCHARIST

INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

One: May God be with you! All: And with you also! One: Lift hearts and voices gladly to God.

All: Everywhere, always, this is the right thing, praising our Maker, holy and good.

(The prayer continues, singing to the tune of: For the Beauty of the Earth, #254) One: For the beauty of the earth, for the glory of the skies,

For the love which from our birth over and around us lies, All: Source of all, to thee we raise this our sacrifice of praise. One: For the joy of ear and eye, touch and tasting, sound and sight, Times and seasons flowing by, love’s desire and mind’s delight, All: Source of all, to thee we raise this our sacrifice of praise.

One: For the joy of human love, brother, sister, parent, child, Friends on earth and friends above, foes forgiven, reconciled, All: Source of all, to thee we raise this our sacrifice of praise.

(The prayer continues, singing to the tune of: Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!, #1) All: Holy, Holy, Holy, Merciful and Mighty All thy works shall praise they name in earth and sky and sea.

Only thou art holy; there is none beside thee, God in three persons, blessed Trinity! Holy, Holy, Holy, saving and restoring, Blessed is the One who comes, thy glory to proclaim. With the saints we praise thee, thankfully adoring. Hail and hosanna, hallowed be thy name.

THE WORDS OF INSTITUTION THE LORD’S PRAYER

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

BLESSING OF THE ELEMENTS COMMUNION OF THE PEOPLE

Communion today is by intinction (dipping the bread into the cup). There will be four serving stations at the front of the sanctuary. After the choir is served, please come forward using the center aisle. The two outside cups, farthest from the center aisle, contain wine. The center two cups contain grape juice. All bread is gluten-free. Go to the serving station of your choice, and return to your pew by the side aisles. Those in the balcony or side pews are asked to make their way to the center aisle as well. If you are unable to come forward, remain seated and you may be served in the pew.

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

Here at this table we celebrate resurrection as you feed us with bread and wine. And as much as we might prefer to stay here in this protected place, you send us back to our work – only it is no longer the same work because we know you are with us and in us, shaping and transforming us to be your witnesses in the world. Nourished in body, mind, and spirit, may all that we say and do give you glory. Amen.

SENT OUT TO BEAR GOD’S WORD IN THE WORLD

*SENDING HYMN Hail Thee, Festival Day #277, v. 1-3

*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION Rev. Charlie Smith

*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Go to the World #295, v.1 Go to the world! Go into all the earth.

Go preach the cross where Christ renews life's worth, baptizing as the sign of our rebirth.

Alleluia. Alleluia. *POSTLUDE

Don’t just GO to Church, BE the Church!

April 1st

• Central Girls’ Soccer Tournament o Times TBD – Annie, Olivia

April 2nd

• Central and South Prom • Central Girls’ Soccer Tournament

o Times TBD – Annie, Olivia • Central Boys’ Tennis @ 9:00 AM

(Central High) – Will, Carson

April 4th • Central Boys’ Golf @ 3:00 PM

(Salina Muni) – Jack, Harrison • Central Boys’ Baseball @ 2:00 PM

(East Crawford) – Ethan • Central Girls’ Softball @ 2:00 PM

(Bill Burke) – Kegan, Sophia • Central Girls’ Soccer @ 5:00 PM

(Central) – Annie, Olivia

April 7th • Central Boys’ Golf @ 3:00 PM

(Salina Muni) – Jack, Harrison • Central Girls’ Soccer @ 5:00 PM

(Central) – Annie, Olivia

April 10th • Salina Youth Symphony Concert @

6:30 PM (Stiefel) – Nick, Brittany, Miles

April 12th • Central/South Boys’ Tennis @ 3:00

PM (Central) – Will, Carson • Central Boys’ Baseball @ 4:00 PM

(East Crawford) – Ethan • Central Girls’ Softball @ 4:00 PM

(Bill Burke) – Kegan, Sophia

April 14th • Central Girls’ Softball @ 4:00 PM

(Bill Burke) – Kegan, Sophia • Central Girls’ Soccer @ 5:00 PM

(Central) – Annie, Olivia

April 17th • Dancers Against Pediatric Cancer

Fundraiser - Makenzi, Madison

April Youth Activities Calendar

April 18th

• Central/South Boys’ Tennis @ 3:00 PM (Central) – Will, Carson

• Central High School Band Concert @ 7 PM (Central) - Will, Jack, Reagan, Madison

April 19th • Central Girls’ Soccer @ 5:00 PM

(Central) – Annie, Olivia

April 21st • Central Tennis @ 3:00 PM (Oakdale

Park) – Will, Carson • Central Baseball @ 4:00 PM (East

Crawford) – Ethan • Central High Art Open House @

6:00 PM – Makenzi, Lauren, Kegan, Sophie, Annie, Harrison

April 22nd • Central Boys’ Golf @ 3:00 PM

(Salina Muni) – Jack, Harrison • Central Baseball @ 4:00 PM (East

Crawford) – Ethan • Central Girls’ Softball @ 4:00 (Bill

Burke) – Kegan, Sophia • South High Play @ 7:00 PM

April 23rd • Central Tennis @ 9:00 AM (Oakdale

Park) – Will, Carson • South High Play @ 7:00 PM

April 25th • South Middle School Orchestra @

7:00 PM

April 26th

• Central Tennis @ 3:00 PM (Oakdale Park) – Will, Carson

• Central Girls’ Soccer @ 5:00 PM (Central) – Annie, Olivia

April 28th • Central Boys’ Tennis @ 3:00 PM

(Central High) – Will, Carson • Central Girls’ Soccer @ 5:00 PM

(Central) – Annie, Olivia • Central Baseball @ 4:00 PM (East

Crawford) – Ethan • Central Girls’ Softball @ 4:00 (Bill

Burke) – Kegan, Sophia

April 30th • Relay for Life @ 11:00 PM

Looking Ahead: • 5/8 – Graduation Sunday @ FPC • 5/15 - Central Graduation (2:00 PM) • 5/19 – Last day of School!

LOOKING AHEAD SUMMER 2016

MAY 20-24 Mission Trip to Denver

JUNE 26 Mission Trip Sunday

JULY 18-23 Triennium

TODAY’S MUSICIANS: Violin - Denise Blehm, Ruth Ann Leaf, Wendy Moshier, Hannah Pipp Viola - Manda Deegan, Amanda Houghton Cello - Amy Collins, Erica Pinkston Bass - Jesse Smith Flute - Paula Patterson Oboe - Ellen Neufeld Clarinet - Jeff Pelischek French Horn - Willene Decker, Richard Nichols Trumpet - Quentin Breese, Mike Dreier Trombone - Ann George, Dave Koetting Percussion - Miles Denning, Noah Marcotte Keyboard - Angie Koshgarian

The flowers in the chancel are given: - by Andy and Katy England in honor of Mary's birthday.

TODAY’S VOLUNTEERS & COMMUNION SERVERS: Sunday Volunteer: Deb Shetlar Worship Assistant: Diana Smith Greeters: Ryan, Sarah, Ella, Sam, Tommy Payne Coffee Hosts: A. Jay & Mary Andersen Candle Lighter: Katelyn Rupe Ushers: John Knutson, Deb Shetlar, Diana Smith, Seara Weir Communion Preparers: Sydney Soderberg, Molly Michaelis Communion Servers: Randy Graham, Cathy & Jeff Hayes, Tina Ralston, Deb Shetlar, Sydney Soderberg Deacons Flower Deliverer: Kendi Carlgren Manor Bus Driver: Sunrise Presbyterian Church Worship Recorder: JR Lidgett NEW MEMBER MEETING EVERY SECOND SUNDAY On the 2nd Sunday of each month, there is a New Members Inquiry Meeting in the Hope Room following worship. Come join us if you would like more information about First Presbyterian Church and our ministries, or if you are ready to join our congregation as a member. You may also talk to Charlie or Rebecca any time.

SUMMER VBS DAY CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN! FPC is partnering with Sunrise Presbyterian Church to host a Heartland Traveling Day Camp for all children currently in Kindergarten through 6th grades. VBS Day Camp will be held at Sunrise Pres (825 E Beloit Ave, Salina) June 13th-17th. This is a week-long, Christ-centered and activity-based camp including singing, games, arts & crafts, Bible activities, water games, and horseback riding. Questions? Please talk to Shelby Dickson or Penni White. To register campers online now, go to: heartland.campintouch.com/ui/forms/application/camper/App

MONTHLY WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: COME TO THE WATERS Our Women’s Bible Study meets tomorrow, Monday, April 4th at 5:30 p.m. in the Hope Room. All women are welcome to join us! Our Lesson will be on Streams of Mercy: Forgiveness. COMING UP THIS WEEK AT FPC: Did we make a mistake? We want to correct it!

Email office@fpcsalina.org and we'll fix it.

HYMN MADNESS CONTINUES … Round 3: Sweet 16 Now we're down to Round 3, the Sweet Sixteen! If your favorite hymn from the Glory to God hymnal is on this list, then congratulations! The 16 hymns remaining from the original list of 64 will be used as our music through the summer. Consider each of the eight head-to-head matchups and pick one hymn over the other. We'll use the results to tabulate eight winners (what the NCAA calls the Elite Eight). Then, next week, your votes will determine a Final Four and, then, a champion. Please return your completed Round 3 bracket to the church office by noon Tuesday, April 5th.

SUNDAY, April 3 Easter Cantata Adult Education Class – Hope Room, 9 am Nursery Open – 9:45 am Worship – Sanctuary, 10 am Mid-High Youth – Youth Room, 11 am Sr-High Youth – Youth Room, 11 am Blood Pressure Checks – 11:30 am MONDAY, April 4 Side-by-Side: Brigid Hall Staff Mtg – Hope Room, 11 am Women’s Bible Study – Hope Room, 5:30 pm TUESDAY, April 5 Side-by-Side: Bev Zizumbo WEDNESDAY, April 6 Side-by-Side: Betty Garrison Children and Family Committee Meeting – Hope Room, 12 pm FBI Children’s CE Programs – Downstairs Classroom, 3:45 pm Guatemala Mission Team – Hope Room, 5:30 pm Choir Practice – Choir Rm, 7 pm

THURSDAY, April 7 Side-by-Side: Liz Carroll Sr. High Bible Study – Mokas, 7 am John Barber Memorial Service – Sanctuary, 10 am FRIDAY, April 8 Side-by-Side: Roger Morrison SATURDAY, April 9 Confirmation Class – Youth Annex, 10:00 am SUNDAY, April 10 Adult Education Class – Hope Room, 9 am Nursery Open – 9:45 am Worship – Sanctuary, 10 am Mid-High Youth – Youth Room, 11 am Sr-High Youth – Youth Room, 11 am New Member Meeting – Hope Room, 11:15 am Confirmation Class – Youth Annex, 2:00 pm

FPC WOMEN’S RETREAT: APRIL 29-30! All women are invited to attend a 24-hour retreat this spring, Friday-Saturday, April 29-30 at Knox Ranch! Rebecca Chancellor will guide us through Sharing Our Faith Journeys with conversations, worship and communion, prayer, meals, and free time. Registration forms are available in the main office, or on the table outside the Chapel. Join us for Friday night only, or stay the night and enjoy the outdoors with us on Saturday! Registrations will be granted on a first-come, first served basis as space is limited. Forms and fees are due by April 24. Questions? Talk to Rebecca, Tina Ralston, or Paula Knox.

ADULT ED CLASS ON FATHER GREGORY BOYLE’S WORK WITH GANGS Our Sunday morning Adult Education Class continues reading and discussing the book: Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion by Gregory Boyle, Founder of Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles. Each week through April 17th, we read and discuss one chapter and a spiritual discipline to practice. Join us at 9:00 a.m. in the Hope Room for powerful conversation!!

MISSION: ENVELOPE Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to grab an envelope on the very large bulletin board by the first floor elevator to support Youth Mission and Triennium! Each envelope has a number… you choose the envelope(s) that correspond with the amount you would like to give. Each envelope shares information about our youth and their mission activities and trips. Keep the contents of your envelope, and return the envelope (with your donation enclosed) to the offering plate or the church office. Thank you for supporting our youth, and specifically our summer youth mission trip to Denver and Presbyterian Youth Triennium 2016!!

CONFIRMATION SUNDAY: APRIL 24 We currently have 19 youth in our Confirmation Class who have been learning more about God, the Bible, and the Church over the last few months. The youth, and their adult mentors, will meet with Session on April 11th and then will affirm their faith in worship on Sunday, April 24th. Please keep these youth and adults in your prayers, and join us as we welcome them to church membership and celebrate this milestone in their faith journey on April 24th!

WE ARE STILL WALKING TO JERUSALEM… As we seek to nurture our spiritual lives, we also seek to care for our physical bodies. So far, at least 28 people (adults and youth), plus our children in Faithful Bible Investigators program, have made it 3,950 miles! Our goal to make it to Jerusalem from Salina “as the crow flies” is 6,711 miles, so we have 2,761 miles to go. Thank you to all who have turned in miles. Brigid Hall will continue to collect our miles and track our progress. When will we make it to Jerusalem? Keep walking and running… and let us know what you’ve accomplished!

BE THE CHURCH! We hope you will take the April Youth Activities Calendar from the inside of your bulletin home with you so that you can attend a local event to watch, cheer on, and support our youth in the community! Being the church may be as easy as watching a game of basketball, attending a high school musical, or listening to a junior high band performance! We have many talented youth, and it is a delight to see them sharing their talents in so many ways!

GUATEMALA MISSION TEAM REPORT IS COMING: MAY 1 Our Guatemala Mission Team had a wonderful trip to Santa Maria de Jesus and Ixcán last month, and we are excited to share stories, pictures, and updates with you in worship on Sunday, May 1st. There may also be some tasty treats to sample following worship!

FPC FAITH FAMILIES THIS SPRING Are you in one of our five FPC Faith Families? (It’s never too late to join if you’re interested in getting to know people of all ages in the church!) What is your Faith Family doing this Spring? Sit together in worship, meet for a picnic lunch, go for a walk in the park, do a service project, meet before worship for breakfast, make cards for homebound members of the church! Our next planned event will be an ice cream social this summer—stay tuned for the date!

PLEASE LET US KNOW WHEN YOU ARE IN THE HOSPITAL While we have church members and staff who check to see who is in the hospital most days, we cannot guarantee that we will know you are there. If you are able, we ask that you call the church office to let us know when you are in the hospital or Emergency Room. Thank you! FOR YOUR INFORMATION: ● FPC’s Nursery, located on the second floor, is available for infants and children ages 5 and younger. ● FPC encourages children ages 6 and older to remain in worship. Worship bags for children of all ages are located in the lobby. When you are finished with the bag, please put it in the basket so that it can be replenished and straightened. Pew Art cards are also available in the pew racks. ● Extra hymnals, including large print, and Bibles are available in the back of the sanctuary. ● The sanctuary is equipped with a Hearing Loop. Please switch your hearing aid to t-coil to use. Headsets are also available. An usher will be happy to help if you need assistance.

CONGREGATIONAL CARE: ● Tan “Prayer Request” Cards are used for prayer requests or concerns. As requests are received, the Board of Deacons will offer prayers. ● Blue “We Care” Cards are for messages of care to persons of the congregation, these cards are mailed

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

Switch hearing aid to t-coil. Please see your audiologist to activate your t-coil if you haven’t done so yet. For more information on t-coil & Hearing Loop, you can find information packets on the credenza in the narthex.

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

SUNDAY STAFF

Lead Pastor/Head of Staff: Rev. Charlie Smith Designated Associate Pastor: Rev. Rebecca Chancellor Director of Music: Richard Koshgarian Organist: Angie Koshgarian Director of Youth Ministry: Tricia Cobb Director of Children’s CE: Shelby Dickson Head Custodian: Ed Zoch Custodian: Tony Griggs Nursery Coordinator: Debb Homman Nursery Caregivers: Emily Montgomery, Trista Shuler

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