Volume 47 Number 14 | August 2016 Volume 49 Number 12 | December 2017

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WWW.FPCSALINA.ORG

Sunday, December 17

10 a.m.

Presented by

First Presbyterian Church

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Personals

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Betty Garrison will celebrate her 92nd birthday on December 21.

Eleanor Smith will celebrate her 93rd birthday on December 30.

ANNIVERSARY CONGRATULATIONS!

Marcia & Paul Anderson will celebrate their 53rd wedding anniversary on December 27.

IT’S A BOY!

A son, Dalton Keith, was born October 16th to Abby & Winston

Amick, Alma. KS. Welcoming Dalton is his grandfather, Stan Amick,

and his two big sisters.

FPC Staff

PASTOR

Rev. Dr. Charlie Smith Lead Pastor/Head of Staff charlie@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

Randy Graham

HeBrews Facilitator

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!

Deacons will not meet in December.

Church members are encouraged to assist in delivering

poinsettias to our church members who are in retirement

and assisted living accommodations. We will deliver

poinsettias on December 17 and 24, after church.

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from Pastor Charlie...

If you follow me on Facebook, I hope that you noticed my Thanksgiving project: Asking people what they were thankful for, having them write it down on a whiteboard, then taking their picture, and posting it online. It was a fun experience; among other things, it forced me to approach strangers, something that I usually find uncomfortable. My thanks to all the FPC members who indulged my persistence. Each answer was just right, but I think my favorite was the person who wrote – before November 11th – “I’m thankful for almost finishing the B90 reading.” Hahaha! So true! For those who completed the awesome task of reading the Bible in 90 Days, from a group of more than 80 people who signed up for the program and began the readings in August, I’m guessing there was a mix of relief, exhaustion and exhilaration to see the program end.

The inevitable question now is, “What’s next?” The B90 program offers lots of options. Its BNEXT program offers Old and New Testament Overview studies to learn the major themes of God’s Word. There are more in-depth Book studies, and a Topical series as well. In addition, B90 offers the BEYOND ministry, which, according to its promotional materials, “seeks to help you move beyond just talking about biblical truth – to living it.” It includes radio podcasts and other resources.

To be truthful, if you are like me, perhaps what’s most needed now is a little rest. (I’d like to go back to the library and find some good fiction to read with my regained spare time.) From an educational standpoint, I’m planning on resuming the Wired Word current-events-biblical study in January on Tuesdays at noon. And the Adult Education Committee already has planned some very good classes now and in the near future. My hope and prayer is that those who participated in the B90 program will continue to support further biblical literacy by using the energy and curiosity now awakened to attend classes offered at FPC Salina.

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Children’s Christian Education (FBI)

The children have had a busy November

preparing for the craft sale that took

place on November 19th. It was a HUGE

success with over $500 being raised

through purchases of the crafts and

baked goods. Thank you to all who

supported the craft & bake sale through

donations and purchases! The money will

be used for the children to pursue

service projects later in the year.

As we continue through the coming weeks, the children will be working on their Christmas Program!

This year, we will include significantly more singing than in years past. We are excited to share our

voices and talents with the congregation. The children have worked hard to learn the songs and will

continue to work hard to create a memorable performance for you. Please plan to join us

on December 10th during worship for the Children's Christmas Program!

NURSERY CLOSED

Christmas Eve - Dec. 24 New Years Eve - Dec. 31

It is difficult to believe that the children's

program is already half way done for the 2017

-18 school year! It is flying by! It is certainly

a blessing to get to enjoy laughter,

exploration, and fellowship with the children

each Wednesday. Our biggest prayer for them

is a healthy, safe, and happy upcoming year!

Love, Shelby Dickson

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God Squad - Mid High Youth Group

HeBrews—Senior High Youth Group

These last few months have been filled with delicious food from a number of different Salina restaurants. We've enjoyed everything from Blue Skye to Jalisco's to Sonic (and more)! Each and every Tuesday of our mid-high, God Squad, gatherings is filled with prayer, laughter, fellowship, and learning experiences. It is so neat to get to know the mid-high youth more and more as the year continues.

In November, we were excited to begin a new monthly dining tradition by joining the Denning Family at their home for one of our Tuesday evening dinners. They prepared a delicious meal of chili, cinnamon rolls, queso, veggies, and more for our God Squad group. A number of families from the Children, Youth, and Young Adults committee have opened up their homes to invite the mid-high in for dinner one Tuesday a month. We are so grateful to those who've offered to host our group- we are so excited for the opportunity to get to know these families more while enjoying dinner with one another.

As always, we are so grateful for the support of the congregation.

Love, Shelby Dickson

We gathered three Thursdays in November, with time off for the Thanksgiving holiday on November 23rd. The daily devotionals covered the following topics:

A God of Second Chances – God’s mercy endures forever. Jesus told Peter to forgive those who sinned against him seventy times seven. We are in turn to show mercy and forgiveness to others over and over again.

Faith Plus – a faith plus evidence or knowledge of the things not seen – Jesus wants us to explore, which ties to our Mission Statement words of Think, Question, Grow

I’m Blessed – We agreed we all have Many blessings, including forgiveness of sins. We all wrote down one thing or person for which we give thanks.

Those gathering received Presbyterian beliefs to ponder on these questions:

Does God will evil and suffering in the world and in our lives? – God does not override our freedom to make choices that result in evil.

Why does the prayer of confession list sins I never commit? – Corporate prayers of confession are ways of praying on behalf of those in the human family, as well as for ourselves.

What does the Holy Spirit do? – The Holy Spirit worked to cause Scripture to be written and the Holy Spirit works in the church and in the lives of Christians, leading, guiding comforting and challenging.

If there are any Senior-High students that can’t logistically attend the Mokas gathering on Thursday’s at 6:45 a.m., and wish to receive a “text” of the weekly devotional and Presbyterian beliefs, simply “text” your cell phone number to me at 785-493-1534 and I will add you to the text. Material covered one week is not tied to the next week, so don’t hesitate to drop in, anytime you are able.

Randy Graham

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It was far from the usual Sunday worship service at First Presbyterian, Salina. It was Youth Mission Sunday, presented in the form of a faux newscast, Heifer Holler, in Blair Hall, with contemporary music during the “commercial breaks.” It was all designed to tell the congregation about the awesome, life-changing experience of youth and their adult sponsors who traveled and worked for a week at Heifer Ranch in Arkansas last July.

The Youth Mission Sunday program also sought to raise awareness of Heifer International’s programs both home and abroad. FPC this year will again have tables in the parlor during Advent to raise money to buy animals to help feed the world. Books and gift cards for Heifer also will be sold. Or you may also make a monetary contribution to Heifer through the church. As part of a new fundraising effort sponsored by FPC Youth, clear plastic tubes will be displayed at the church through the year; the larger tube, when filled with 480 quarters, will raise $120, which will buy a goat, a sheep or a pig. The smaller tube, when filled with 240 quarters, or $60, will buy a flock of hope – a combination of chicks, ducks and goslings or rabbits.

What did we learn from Heifer Holler? That it was hot – brutally hot and muggy, three-changes-of-clothes-and-showers hot in Arkansas in July. That the mission team split into three groups, maintenance, gardening and livestock. That they spent one educational night in the Guatemala and refugee sectors of a global village. And that it’s important to have lots of snacks for hungry youth!

Heifer International is a global nonprofit humanitarian assistance organization working to help end hunger and poverty, and at the same time protect the environment and care for the Earth. Heifer provides living gifts of area appropriate livestock and training in environmentally sound agricultural practices to families in need to help lift them out of poverty to become self-reliant.

Thanks to those Youth and adults who traveled to Heifer Ranch and took part in Heifer Holler on Youth Mission Sunday: Cooper Cobb, Mason Gary, Will Hayes, Melissa Lidgett, Carson Michaelis, Azbey Peckham, Chloe White, Cindric White, Cora White, and Peyton Wood, and adult sponsors Stan Amick, Tricia Cobb, Randy Graham, and Seara Weir.

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WOMEN’S MONTHLY BIBLE STUDY

Adult Education Opportunities

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.

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 together with the overarching motif

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

support each other. Our next meeting is December 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. Email the

committee with any questions to adulteducation@fpcsalina.org or ask the office staff. We

hope to see you there!

ADULT EDUCATION CLASS: THE JOURNEY

Sunday mornings at 11a.m., please join the Adult Education committee in a new DVD

based class “The Journey” by Adam Hamilton. Classes run November 19th through

December 17th. Journey with Adam Hamilton as he travels from Nazareth to Bethlehem in

this fascinating look at the birth of Jesus Christ. Hamilton approaches a world-changing

event with thoughtfulness. Using historical information, archaeological data, and a personal

look at some of the stories surrounding the birth, the most amazing moment in history will

become more real and heart-felt as we walk along this road together. No purchase required

to attend this class.

PLEASE JOIN US FOR SOME YOGA @ FPC!

It doesn’t matter if you have not joined this group before, please stop by 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, 5:30-6:30 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.

Do you know the answer to "What carol contains the line ‘And ransom captive

Israel’?" How about what color of tree was Charlie Brown supposed to get in

the classic cartoon A Charlie Brown Christmas? Join us in the parlor for Advent

Trivia, before church Sunday, December 10th, at 9 a.m. This friendly but

competitive game will be hosted by none other than Charlie Smith! There will be

new categories and questions this year, with plenty of holiday treats to share. Of

course coffee or hot chocolate too. This is fun for the whole family so please

plan to be there!

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND - IT’S ADVENT TRIVIA!

Led by Christ, Together in Faith and Love,

We Joyfully Think, Question, Grow and Serve!

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Christmas Joy Offering - December 17 & 24

Walk to Bethlehem (W2B)

Talk about falalalalalala: Walk 2 Bethlehem is making tracks! As I am writing this on Nov. 20th, we are already

55% of the way to our 6,713 mile goal. That’s 3,692 miles down and fewer than 3,100 miles to go. It’s so fun each

week to see the totals come rolling in. Our thanks to all the faithful “trekers” to Bethlehem.

December 22nd is the last day. Don’t stop now. Keep moving and keep reporting and we’ll be in Bethlehem right

before Christmas Eve.

Look for the display outside the sanctuary to pick up a mileage tracker/calendar plus the activities list. The weekly

devotions that are in your weekly reminder email will also be there. Just as it is never too late to follow Christ, it

is never too late to hop on this Walk 2 Bethlehem! All are welcome. See you on the trail to Bethlehem!

Contact: Brigid Hall – bdhall@swbell.net OR Diana Smith 785-571-8097.

The Christmas Joy Offering celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, the truly “indescribable gift,” as well as the gifts of

church leaders - past, present, and future. In the second letter to the Corinthians, Paul talks of a generous gift that has

been promised. As he sends folks ahead to make arrangements for this gift, he takes the opportunity to illuminate the

impact of generosity. Paul grounds readers first in God’s generosity, reminding us that God not only provides seed

for sowing and bread for food, but God goes further, partnering in human generosity both as source and as

amplification. The gifts we give are from God, and they are multiplied and increased by God as we give. The result

of the generous gift made by the Corinthians therefore has a compounding effect, enriching the Corinthians “in every

way.” It results in impact to those whose need is met, and the ministry made possible by the gift - to the giver of the

gift as well. It then overflows in thanksgiving to God and benefits the whole church as it inspires and testifies to the

gracious work of God through Christ. It is that grace, then, that Paul describes as indescribable.”

Through the work of the Christmas Joy Offering, we seek the living of this truth: that God’s generosity is the source,

the support, and the outcome of our own. We give because God has freely given. We give to support the needs of

our church leaders - past, present, and future - and God amplifies and extends those gifts through the ministry of

those leaders. Their gifts of ministry extend and amplify as well, “overflowing” in thanksgiving to God, and the

entire environment of generosity bears witness to God’s grace, a truly indescribable gift. A church worker in a time

of need receives the generosity of the church in the same way they have been generous in their service to it - then

turns around and makes a gift himself to help other church leaders in need. A student at Presbyterian Pan American

School receives the generosity of the church and responds by dedicating his life to serving the church. The work of

the Offering is compounding generosities, with unending expansion and ceaseless increase. In gratitude to God for

the gift of Jesus, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) invites congregations to join this celebration of God’s presence

with us by supporting those in need of help and hope. Thank you for your support of this life-changing offering.

Three Ways You May Give: 1. Place your offering in the special

"Christmas Joy" pew envelopes on

either Sunday, Dec. 17 or 24. Please

make your check out to "First

Presbyterian Church", and include

"Christmas Joy" in the memo.

2. Text JOY to 20222 to give $10

3. Give online

at: presbyterianmission.org/give/

christmasjoy

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Stewardship 2018

The Stewardship Campaign is drawing to a successful close. However, it is not too late to

mail your pledge, bring it to the church office or simply call Melanie at 785-825-0226 and

provide her with your pledge. We want everyone that is able, to have the opportunity to

participate in the support of the ministry of FPC.

If you did not receive a pledge card or if you believe you may have misplaced it, just give

Melanie a call at the number above and she will make arrangements to provide you one. The

Budget Committee will soon be organizing its meeting times, so your prompt response

would be much appreciated, in order to determine the amount of funding available for the

rapidly approaching new year.

Once again, thank you to all who have made a pledge, all who have worked on the campaign and all who support

FPC in so many ways with time, talents and treasure.

The Stewardship Committee,

Peter Johnston, Randy Graham, Kathy Hanson, Amanda Michaelis, and Martha Rhea

Did You Know You Can Pay Your Pledge Online?

FPC Salina’s MidWeek Manna meal and worship service on Wednesdays will be taking intermittent breaks during

the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday seasons. Since this is a season of thanks and gifts, and the New Year

brings a time for resolutions, consider this: Each of you who

attend the MWM meal and worship service are a gift for which

we give thanks.

The service continues to be popular, with an average of about 30

people regularly attending. The service is fulfilling its purpose of

being a mix of mission outreach, with non-members attending,

and a viable worship option for over-scheduled and over-burdened

families with kids. With the new year, our prayer is that more FPC

members would resolve to support MWM by attending regularly.

Visit our website at: http://www.fpcsalina.org/#/online-giving. There, you have the

option to setup an account (you must do this, if you want to contribute via bank

account) or you may utilize "quick give" without going through the initial setup

process. Setting up a contributor account is encouraged, as you will have access to

all giving history via this method, have the option to setup recurring gifts, and many

other features!

In addition to your pledge, there are many other ways you may contribute to the

church. Select the fund you want to contribute to in the drop down menu when

remitting online.

We accept donations via all payment methods. For credit cards, we have enabled the

option of the donor contributing towards the processing fees associated with credit

card acceptance. If you are making an in-kind contribution or paying your pledge,

the additional 2.75% processing fee is also tax deductible.

MidWeek Manna Worship Service

No MWM Service:

December 20

December 27

January 3

December caterers:

December 6 - Martinelli’s

December 13 - Gutierrez

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Advent at FPC

When you think of the word “Christmas,” what comes to mind? The holiday is

truly a feast for the senses – sight, sounds, touch, feel, taste – isn’t it?

Join us at First Presbyterian Church, Salina, for worship during the Advent and

Christmas seasons as we explore the senses of Christmas.

On the First Sunday of Advent, December 3rd, we’ll be exploring the tastes of Christmas, looking at the reason

why Jesus came, as we partake of the bread and the juice of communion as a reminder of the body and blood of

the Lord.

On the Second Sunday of Advent, December 10th, we’ll look at the touch of Christmas, and how Elizabeth’s

baby touched her and leaped in her womb when Mary, who was expecting Jesus, came to visit her.

On the Third Sunday of Advent, December 17th, we’ll look at the sounds of Christmas, as we listen to the

sound of activity, the sound of silence, the sound of joy, and the sound of crying.

On the Fourth Sunday of Advent, the morning of December 24th, we’ll look at the smells of Christmas,

smelling the stable – full of humility. We will smell the baby and his approachableness and the full extent of

Christ’s love.

Finally, on Christmas Eve, the evening of December 24th, we’ll talk about the sights of Christmas, and what

we might have seen that first Christmas.

Of course, what would the Christmas season be without tradition? During Advent, we’ll have the traditional lighting

of the Advent wreath.

On December 10th, the FPC FBI children will present their Christmas program. In the Parlor, Advent Trivia will be

played before the service, sponsored by the Adult Education Committee.

On December 17th, the Chancel Choir will present a Lessons and Carols concert. This service tells the story of the

fall of humanity, the promise of the Messiah, and the birth of Jesus in Bible readings from Genesis, the prophetic

books and the Gospels, interspersed with the singing of Christmas carols, hymns and choir music.

FPC Salina will celebrate two Christmas Eve services – at 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. – on December 24th (in addition to the

regular 10 a.m. worship that day to mark the Fourth Sunday of Advent).

The 5 p.m. family-friendly worship service will feature carols, candle lighting, and the return of the popular

Christingles (“Christ lights”), introduced last year, that are used to celebrate Jesus Christ as the light of the world.

Christingles, which originated in the Moravian Church, are oranges decorated with a candle, ribbon, fruit and sweets.

The 10 p.m. traditional worship service will include candle lighting and music from the Chancel Choir.

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Haul out the holly;

Put up the tree before my spirit falls again.

Fill up the stocking,

I may be rushing things, but deck the halls again now.

For we need a little Christmas

Right this very minute,

Candles in the window,

Carols at the spinet.

Please join us at 9 a.m. on December 17th in Blair Hall to make Christingle's that will be used at our 5 p.m. Christmas Eve Service.

Last year, many of our children and families helped to make this- we hope that you'll join us again to do so!

As a reminder, a Christingle is a symbolic object that means 'Christ's light'- come help us celebrate Jesus Christ as the "Light of the World."

Christingle Workshop

So, let’s get festive! The words to the song, from the musical “Mame,” may not be deeply theological, but it’s true,

you know: We all really do need a little Christmas. And the first step in creating the right mood is decorating. So, on

Sunday, December 3rd, the First Sunday of Advent, to prepare for Christ’s coming, we’ll celebrate with a Hanging

of the Greens, including greenery traditionally associated with everlasting life. Greens such as cedar symbolize

royalty, fir and pine boughs are associated with everlasting life, holly symbolizes Jesus’ death, and ivy represents

the resurrection.

When you arrive at church that day, you’ll notice that much of the preparation and hanging have already been done.

Be assured, though, that we need you to play a part, too, with the hanging of ornaments on the Sanctuary tree. Who

knows? You might even discover a picture of yourself, either from our “I’m a Star!” selfies last year or the “I’m

Thankful For …” Facebook project this year.

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On Sunday, Dec. 17 at 10:00 a.m., the First Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir, accompanied by an ensemble of 15 musicians, will present Lessons and Carols during worship. Lessons and Carols

is a time honored and much beloved holiday tradition, featuring a heartwarming blend of your favorite scriptures with both traditional Christmas music and newer pieces destined to become part

of this wonderful tradition. Don't miss this wonderful event on Sunday, Dec. 17, 10:00 a.m., at the First Presbyterian Church in Salina.

Presbyterians Today 2017 Advent Devotional “Let

Love Speak: Words and Actions to Pave the Way

of the Lord” is a devotional guide written by

Magdalena I. García, PC(USA) minister of Word

and Sacrament and hospital chaplain for Vitas

Healthcare in Chicago. She has put together a

collection of challenging daily reflections and

prayers based upon the Psalms to help us

experience the promise and power of Christ’s

coming. Limited copies are available around the

church office or you can download the guide on

our website at www.fpcsalina.org.

Advent Devotional Now Available

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New Online Church Directory

‘Tis the season. The Christmas season, yes, but also the dreaded Christmas card season.

Some Christmas cards, and the pictures that go with it, are masterpieces. Perfect, beautiful pictures, and lyrical prose that positively sings. Then there are the exceptions: Too-long, boring letters – and pictures that should never have seen the light of day. (I’ve included in a few examples of what I know you already can recognize: Even after all these years, these pictures make me tremble. And I’ve cropped out everyone but myself to spare others the pain and embarrassment.)

So, if this is the season that your family will be gathering for a formal picture, make a note to yourself to make an extra copy to submit to the church office for our new online directory. If you already have a picture that you’d like to submit, now is the time. We even make it easy for you by providing photographers who will take your picture after worship services on Sunday and Wednesday.

We’d like to wrap up the picture-collecting phase of the new directory soon. You may expect a call in the new year to try to arrange how to collect your photo. Many thanks!

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1 Jim Cram Chuck Elsea Mac Steele 2 David Atherton 3 Pete Peterson Connie Stevens 5 Marilyn Holgerson 7 Dan Norman 8 James Hall 9 Bridget Long 10 Brynne Atherton Jimmie Lewis 12 Lindsey Berg Patty Landes Mandy Stephenson 14 Monte Shadwick 15 Bill Cathcart-Rake Alice Herrman Judy Morrison Pat Neustrom 16 Chloe White

17 Katie Lidgett Colin Rupe Annie Shadwick 18 Carson Jett Madeline Rohrer 20 Nathan Farmer 21 Betty Garrison 22 Harrison Jett 26 Zachary Ketcher Ramona Parks 28 Katie Jarvis 29 Linda Johnson Dennis Lull 30 Brittany Blackim Olivia Johnson Maddox Keyser Charlotte Murphy-Piersee Azbey Peckham Eleanor Smith 31 Kelly Hall Thomas Struble

Even in the midst of holiday planning and celebrating, the business of the church goes on. (We just pray that it’s not merely “busy-ness!”) The FPC Session has called a congregational meeting immediately following worship on Sunday, December 3rd, for the purpose of electing new church officers. New officer training will be held Saturday, January 13th, 2018, and the officers will be installed during worship on Sunday, January 14th.

The Board of Deacons invites you to share in providing poinsettia plants as

Christmas gifts to nursing homes and homebound members of the church. Plants

will decorate the sanctuary during Advent and Christmas Eve. Cost is $16 per plant.

You may pick up your plant(s) for your own use following the Christmas Eve

service if you designate on the form below that you wish to do so. If you do not want to pick it up, the plant

will be assigned for delivery to a member or friends of the congregation. Please complete the form below

and return with your payment to the church office no later than Monday, Dec. 11th. Please note “poinsettia

plant” on your payment. Or you may email your order to Melanie at melanie@fpcsalina.org.

I would like to purchase _______ poinsettia(s) at a cost of $16 per plant.

I want to donate my plant for delivery to a member or friend of the congregation ______ Yes _______ No

I want to pick up my plant on Dec. 24th ________ Yes _________ No

Name of Donor(s) _____________________________________________________________________

Given in Memory of ___________________________________________________________________

Or

Given in Honor of ______________________________________________________________________

It’s Time to Order Poinsettias!

Sign Up for Sunday Chancel Flowers!

You are invited to sign up, using the form below, as a Chancel flower donor for any Sunday. Perhaps there is a

particular date that is important to you to honor or memorialize someone. All donors 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:

__________________________________________________________

Given in Memory of ______________________________________________________________

OR

Given in Honor of ________________________________________________________________

Return the form with your payment of $20.00 to:

First Presbyterian Church

308 South 8th

Salina, KS 67401

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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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

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

The News (PE 708620) is published monthly by First Presbyterian Church, PO Box 585, Salina, KS 67402-0585. Periodical postage paid at Salina, Kansas.

The January edition of The News will be available December 29th on our website, and around the church. Sunday services are

broadcast each week at 10:05 am on KINA, 910 AM, 94.5 FM, or streamed live at: radio.securenetsystems.net/v5/KINA.

If there is something you would like included in the next edition, email beth@fpcsalina.org, by noon on December 20th.

Sunday, December 24, Christmas Eve

10 am - Fourth Sunday of Advent

Lighting the fourth Advent Candle - Peace

5 pm - Family Christmas Eve

Christingle Candlelight Service

10 pm - Traditional Christmas Eve

Candlelight Service with Chancel Choir

Monday, December 25, Christmas Day

No Service

Sunday, December 3

10 am - First Sunday of Advent

Lighting the first Advent Candle - Hope

Hanging of the Greens

Sunday, December 10

10 am - Second Sunday of Advent

Lighting the second Advent Candle - Faith

Children’s Christmas Program

Sunday, December 17

10 am - Third Sunday of Advent

Lighting the third Advent Candle - Joy

Lessons and Carols Christmas Service