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1 GEne FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH LED BY CHRIST, TOGETHER IN FAITH AND LOVE, WE JOYFULLY THINK, QUESTION, GROW AND SERVE! THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST June 5, 2016 *for those who wish to stand Bold print indicates congregational participation GATHERING AROUND GOD S WORD PRELUDE WELCOME Rev. Dr. Charlie Smith *CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 30 One: Sing praise to the Lord, you faithful people. All: Give thanks to God s holy name. One: For the Lord restores our life; All: God raises us from the dead. One: Will the dust sing God s praise, or tell of God s faithfulness? All: Our souls will sing to the Lord. How can we be silent? We will give thanks to God forever. One: Sisters and Brothers, let us worship God! *OPENING HYMN Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise #12 CALL TO CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION God of Life, forgive us. We are blind to our own brokenness, yet focused on the failings of others. We are deaf to the cries of those who need us, numb to the need of those who hurt. We are silent when words are needed, feeble when action is required. Lord, hear our anguish, pity our brokenness, speak life and forgiveness to our weary souls. Surround us with signs of life and hope, and help us to put our trust in you. Amen.

2 ASSURANCE OF PARDON 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, 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) PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION PROCLAIMING GOD S WORD 1ST SCRIPTURE READING One: This is the Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. Galatians 1:11-24 (pg. 251, NT) ANTHEM 2ND SCRIPTURE READING One: This is the Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. Luke 7:11-17 (pg. 89, NT) SERMON Resurrection All Around Us Rev. Rebecca Chancellor RESPONDING TO GOD S WORD *HYMN OF AFFIRMATION God, You Spin the Whirling Planets #23 GIVING OF OUR GIFTS Opportunities to serve this week Summer Soul-Stice Sydney Soderberg Invitation to Give (Please sign the Act of Friendship sheet and pass it down the pew) OFFERTORY

3 *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. SEALING GOD S WORD: THE EUCHARIST INVITATION TO THE LORD S TABLE THE PRAYER OF GREAT THANKSGIVING One: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you. One: Lift up your hearts. All: We lift them to the Lord. One: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. All: It is right to give our thanks and praise. One: It is right, it is good, and it is joyful who sing on earth and in heaven: All: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. One: Thank you for Jesus a living sacrifice dedicated to your service. All: Dying, you destroyed our death; rising, you restored our life. Lord Jesus, come in glory. One: Pour out your Holy Spirit and in the unity of the Spirit, now and forever. 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. BREAKING THE BREAD & POURING THE CUP COMMUNION OF THE PEOPLE PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Lord Jesus Christ, you have put your life into our hands; now we put our lives into yours. Take us, renew and remake us. What we have been is past; what we shall be, through you, still awaits us. Lead us on. Take us with you. Amen.

4 SENT OUT TO BEAR GOD S WORD IN THE WORLD CELEBRATING THE REV. DR. CHARLES SMITH *SENDING HYMN Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ #526 *CHARGE AND BENEDICTION Rev. Rebecca Chancellor *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine! #839, v.1 Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! O what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, born of his Spirit, washed in his blood. This is my story; this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long; this is my story; this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long. *POSTLUDE The flowers in the chancel are given: - by Jim & Becky Cram in celebration of the birthday of our sons, Marc & Scott, and niece, Madison Naus 16 th birthday. TODAY S VOLUNTEERS: Greeters: Peter, Sara, Harper & Hadley Johnston Candle Lighter: Zoe Davidson Coffee Hosts: Morrie & Sydney Soderberg Worship Recorder: JR Lidgett Ushers: Jimmie & Mitzie Lewis, John Hogarty, Connie Stevens Communion Preparers: Molly Michaelis, Sydney Soderberg Communion Servers: Todd Davidson, Jeff Holgerson, John Landes, Jimmie Lewis, Tina Ralston, Morrie Soderberg, Sydney Soderberg Deacons Flower Deliverer: Carolyn Wedel Manor Bus Driver: Sunrise Church CELEBRATION FOR THE REV. DR. CHARLIE SMITH TODAY! As many of you know, Charlie graduated with his Doctor of Ministry on May 7 th! This is an exciting accomplishment in Charlie s life, and one that we all want to recognize and celebrate! Following worship today, all are invited to a cake and punch reception in Charlie s honor. FAITH FAMILIES ICE CREAM SOCIAL: JUNE 8 All children, youth, and adults are invited to our last Faith Families event for the year! The Congregational Care & Nurture Committee is hosting an ice cream social and games in the courtyard on Wednesday, June 8, 7:00 p.m. FPC members and friends are all welcome, and there may be some friendly competition between our Faith Families. Come join us for ice cream, games, fellowship and fun!

5 ASHBY HOUSE SUMMER WORK DAYS Sign-up now to be part of a local FPC mission team helping at the renovated transitional housing owned by Ashby House. The Social Justice & Mission Committee is hoping to have mission teams for three Saturdays this summer June 18, July 16, and August 6, all beginning at 9:00 a.m. Sign-up sheets are in the main lobby of the church, or you can call/ the church office to sign-up for one of the Saturdays. Look for more information in the June newsletter. Questions? Talk to Brigid Hall or Rebecca Chancellor. NEW MEMBER MEETING EVERY SECOND SUNDAY On the 2 nd 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. ARE YOU A VETERAN? Veterans Day is a day set aside to thank and honor all those who served in the military -- in wartime or peacetime. Veterans Day is largely intended to thank living veterans for their service. Over the summer, FPC Salina would like to compile a list of veterans in our midst, and to honor them in November. If you are a veteran, or have any family members who have served in the armed forces, please provide the information to the church office so that we can compile a special commemorative tribute. VBS VOLUNTEERS ARE STILL NEEDED! FPC and Sunrise Presbyterian will co-host Heartland Traveling Day Camp (VBS) for all children currently in Kindergarten through 6th grades, to be held at Sunrise Presbyterian Church, June FPC still needs volunteers to provide a meal to 5 staff and help with children's snack time. Volunteer forms are available on the table outside the Chapel, or you may contact Penni White directly to sign-up. Volunteer training for volunteer counselors and youth counselors will be Sunday June 12 at 6:30 PM at Sunrise Presbyterian Church. RIVER FESTIVAL SUNDAY: JUNE 12 Be sure to attend worship on Sunday, June 12, to hear Ciera MacKenzie perform! She is a youthful, energetic singer/songwriter with a voice reminiscent of a young Alison Krause. For more information, visit her Facebook page. PROJECT SALINA GOAL EXCEEDED! In the Bible, the number 7 represents completeness and perfection. It is the foundation of God's word. Seven derives most of its meaning from being tied directly to God's creation of all things over a seven-day week, and God's Sabbath is on the seventh day. The Bible, as a whole, consists of seven parts: The Law, the Prophets, the Writings (or Psalms), the Gospels (and Acts), the Epistles of Paul, the General Epistles, and the book of Revelation. Given the significance of the number seven, it seems appropriate that the final count of cans of tuna collected in the Project Salina food drive totaled 704. Many thanks to all members of the congregation who contributed in this community-wide effort to fight hunger.

6 COMING UP THIS WEEK AT FPC: Did we make a mistake? We want to correct it! office@fpcsalina.org and we'll fix it. SUNDAY, June 5 - Communion Adult Education Class Hope Room, 9 am Nursery Open 9:45 am Worship Sanctuary, 10 am Charlie s Graduation Reception Parlor, 11 am MONDAY, June 6 Staff Meeting Hope Room, 11 am Session Meeting Conf Room, 5:30 pm TUESDAY, June 7 Summer Soul-Stice Art Center Warehouse, 9:30 am Social Justice & Mission Committee Hope Room, 5:30 pm WEDNESDAY, June 8 Children & Family Committee Hope Room, 10 am Youth Mission Meeting Hope Room, 4 pm Youth & Young Adult Committee Hope Room, 5:15 pm Faith Families Ice Cream Social Courtyard, 7 pm THURSDAY, June 9 Coffee Group Parlor Conf Room, 10 am FRIDAY, June 10 All Youth River Fest Lunch, Oakdale Park, 11 am FPC Closed at Noon SUNDAY, June 12 River Festival Sunday Nursery Open 9:45 am Worship Sanctuary, 10 am Fellowship Parlor, 11 am New Member Meeting Hope Room, 11:15 am Blood Pressure Checks Parlor, 11:30 am STUDYING THE ENNEAGRAM: A TOOL FOR SPIRITUAL DISCOVERY The Enneagram is an ancient tool with roots in several religions, including Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. It can help us better understand our personality, relationships, and spirituality. This summer, the Adult Ed Committee invites you to join us on a journey of discovery using the enneagram. In The Essential Enneagram by David Daniels and Virginia Price, the enneagram is described as a powerful and dynamic personality system that describes nine distinct and fundamentally different patterns of thinking, feeling, and acting Underneath each of the nine patterns is a basic proposition, or belief, about what you need in life for survival and satisfaction. We will use the enneagram to learn more about ourselves, our relationships with God and others, and our spiritual journeys. Materials from Father Richard Rohr, a Franciscan priest and found of the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque, NM, will be used in the class. We will meet in the Hope Room at 9:00 a.m. on June 26, July 10, and July 17 to learn about the enneagram and how it might transform our lives. Introduction packets with the initial test to help you discover your type are available in the church office or from Pastor Rebecca. Pick up a packet and take the test to get the most out of the classes and discussions. You may join us for one or all Sundays, as you are in town.

7 SUMMER SOUL-STICE SERIES WHEN: 9:30 AM TUESDAYS, JUNE 7 and 21, JULY 12 and 26, AUGUST 9 WHERE: FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 8TH AND MULBERRY STREETS CONTACT: MARTHA RHEA (785) or marhea43@gmail.com SYDNEY SODERBERG (785) or sydsod@cox.net First Presbyterian Church is sponsoring its fifth Summer Soul-Stice Series, scheduled every other Tuesday morning at 9:30 AM in the Conference Room at the church at 8th and Mulberry Streets, unless otherwise noted. The Series is eclectic in nature, this year exploring Called to. The Series examines what it means to be called to a profession or mission in life and some unique ways people have responded. The informal sessions are facilitated by a variety of leaders who have a story to share, as well as encourage discussion and learning. Time for each segment is approximately one hour. The entire Series is free and open to the public. The Summer Soul-Stice Series for 2016 includes: June 7 Called to Unravel Place led by Robert Possehl (Note location: Salina Art Center Warehouse, 149 South 4 th Street.) June 21 Called to Transformation led by SuEllen Fried July 12 Called to Listen led by Glen Stovall July 26 Called to Cultivate led by Emily Rude August 9 Called to Kindness led by Debbie Rivers FEATURING PAPERMAKER: ROBERT POSSEHL June 7 - Robert Possehl is a Wisconsin-based papermaker, known for his work with native, non-native, and invasive plant fibers. By making paper from these materials he seeks to recover the stories and histories embedded in a landscape's memory. During the Soul-Stice hour Possehl will explore place-based papermaking as a means to better understand and honor our relationship to place. Then as the Salina Art Center's artist at this year's Smoky Hill River Festival, Possehl plans an installation where he, volunteers, and Festival-goers will transform local plant material into sheets of handmade paper, forming the basic building blocks of the work. As the installation evolves over the course of the Festival, participants will transform the site into a new landscape. (Note location: Salina Art Center Warehouse, 149 South 4 th Street.)

8 NEW BUILDING ACCESS SYSTEM NOW IN EFFECT The south exterior stairwell glass doors to the Presbytery Office will remain secured at all times. The main FPC entrance doors will be open most normal business hours, and secured after hours. To request access when doors are secured, press the button on the door station and it will ring inside offices. If you have any questions, please contact Beth or Melanie in the church office. FBI Summer Activities Mark your calendars & join us for some summertime fun! u e m Faith Families Ice Cream Social & Games in the FPC Courtyard u m Cookout & Water Balloon Volleyball at Lakewood Park Au ust m Popcorn & Movie Night in Blair Hall 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 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 8 th St, Salina, KS SUNDAY STAFF Lead Pastor/Head of Staff: Rev. Dr. 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 Visit: Like: Follow: