FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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1 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH LED BY CHRIST, TOGETHER IN FAITH AND LOVE, WE JOYFULLY THINK, QUESTION, GROW AND SERVE! CHILDREN S SABBATH October 16, 2016 Artwork by Cindric White * for those who wish to stand Bold print indicates congregational participation. PRELUDE GATHERING AROUND GOD S WORD WELCOME Paityn Berndt INTRODUCTION OF CHILDREN Shelby Dickson & Zoe Davidson 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.

2 *CALL TO WORSHIP Danielle Peckham One: Today is a day we remember how much Jesus loves children. All: Thank you for the way children bring love to our lives. One: Thank you God for the support that our church gives to us children. All: Thank you for the life and hope children bring to our church family. One: Thank you that we as children can also teach of your love. All: May we be open to their example and teaching. One: Thank you God that all of us, young and old, are your children. All: Thank you God for being our loving and caring Parent. *OPENING HYMN We Are One in the Spirit #300 CALL TO CONFESSION Dillen Lidgett UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION Tommy Payne Dear God, You are a great and awesome God. We thank you that you love and care for us all the time. We know that we may not always live the way you tell us. We have done wrong things, and we have not done all the good things we should have done. Only you can save us, so we come to you asking for forgiveness. Help us to live as your children and friends. We ask this in Jesus name. Amen. ASSURANCE OF PARDON Madison Berndt RESPONSE TO PARDON You Are My Strength When I Am Weak #519 You are my strength when I am weak; you are the treasure that I seek; you are my all in all. When I fall down, you pick me up; when I am dry, you fill my cup; you are my all in all. Jesus, Lamb of God, worthy is your name! Jesus, Lamb of God, worthy is your name! PROCLAIMING GOD S WORD PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Alex Davidson 1 st SCRIPTURE READING 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 (pg. 289, NT) One: This is the Word of the Lord. Azbey Peckham All: Thanks be to God. ANTHEM Promise Land Faithful Bible Investigators 2 nd SCRIPTURE READING Luke 18:1-18 (pg. 110, NT) One: This is the Word of the Lord. Sam Payne All: Thanks be to God.

3 SERMON Pesky.Persistent.Prayer Rev. Dr. Charlie Smith GIFT TO CONGREGATION Hadley Johnston RESPONDING TO GOD S WORD *LITANY OF GRATITUDE Dillen Lidgett One: We live in all things and all things live in us. One: We live by the sun and move with the stars. One: We eat from the earth, drink from the rain, and breathe from the air. One: We share with others and have strength through their gifts. One: We have the responsibility of caring and the joy of celebrating. One: We are full of the grace of creation. One: We are graceful and we are grateful. Amen. *HYMN OF AFFIRMATION Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying #469 PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE One: We pray to the Lord: All: Lord, hear your children s cry for help. Kendyl Gary & Katelyn Rupe 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. 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) Katelyn Rupe Zoe Davidson OFFERTORY

4 *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 Azbey Peckham SENT OUT TO BEAR GOD S WORD IN THE WORLD *SENDING HYMN Listen, God Is Calling #456 *CHARGE *BENEDICTION Colin Rupe Kendyl Gary *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Our God Is an Awesome God #616 Our God is an awesome God who reigns from heaven above with wisdom, power, and love; our God is an awesome God! (Sing 3 times) *POSTLUDE The flowers in the chancel are given: - in loving memory of Max Smith, from his family. - in loving memory of Gene and Nate Bihlmaier. TODAY S VOLUNTEERS Worship Assistants: All Children Deacons Flower Deliverer: Kendi Carlgren Coffee Hosts: Alex Davidson, Sam Payne, Tommy Payne, Colin Rupe Greeters: Paityn Berndt, Jack Jarvis, Riggins Mattison, Hannah Peckham Ushers: Madison Berndt, Danika Jarvis, Anna Overton, Danielle Peckham Candle Lighter: Danielle Peckham Manor Bus Driver: Sunrise Presbyterian Worship Recorder: JR Lidgett CONGREGATIONAL MEETING: OCTOBER 23 The Session of First Presbyterian Church, Salina, has called a congregational meeting following worship on Sunday, October 23, 2016, for the purpose of approving the slate of Associate Pastor Nominating Committee members, as put forward by the Nominating Committee. PRESBYTERIAN MANOR SOUP SUPPER: OCTOBER 21 Salina Presbyterian Manor's 36th annual Soup Supper will be held Friday, October 21st. Proceeds from this fund-raiser will be used to support the Good Samaritan Fund. Chili, chicken noodle soup and pie will be served from 4:30-7:30 p.m. You can also carry out from 4-7 p.m. Tickets are available in advance at Salina Presbyterian Manor for $8 or you can purchase them at the door for $9. Volunteers are needed to work. Call Janet Smith, Volunteer Coordinator, at ext or jsmith@pmma.org to sign up.

5 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, October 16 Children s Sabbath Adult Ed Class Hope Room, 9 am Nursery Open 9:45 am Worship Sanctuary, 10 am Fellowship Parlor, 11 am Blessing of the Animals Courtyard, 3 pm PNK Youth Rally MONDAY, October 17 Staff Meeting Hope Room, 11 am November News Submission Deadline 12 pm Personnel Committee Parlor Conf Room, 4 pm TUESDAY, October 18 Adult Ed Committee Hope Room, 5:30 pm Deacons Conference Room, 5:30 pm PNKS Meeting - Topeka WEDNESDAY, October 19 FBI Program Downstairs Classroom, 3:45 pm FBI-In-Training Nursery, 3:45 pm Yoga Youth Annex, 5 pm Choir Practice Choir Room, 7 pm THURSDAY, October 20 HeBrews Bible Study Mokas, 6:45 am Children & Families Hope Room, 5:30 pm FRIDAY, October 21 Presbyterian Manor Soup Supper 4-7:30 pm SUNDAY, October 23 Stewardship Celebration Glove/Mitten Drive Adult Ed Class Hope Room, 9 am Nursery Open 9:45 am Worship Sanctuary, 10 am Congregational Meeting elect AP Nominating Committee, following worship Fellowship Parlor, 11 am CIA/SWAT Youth Groups Youth Room, 11:15 am SALINA EMERGENCY AID FOOD BANK EMPTY BOWLS SOUP SUPPER Join in helping the Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank by attending their 10 th Annual Empty Bowls Soup Supper Fundraiser on Sunday, October 23 rd, from 5-7 p.m., in the Saline County 4-H Building. Ticket prices are $12 for adults and children 7 and under are free. Soups will be served by Salina community leaders and music will be provided by Everyday Lights, a Salina alternative folk band. Each guest will take home a locally handmade ceramic bowl to serve as a reminder of the hunger in the world and in our own community. KIRKIN O THE TARTANS SERVICE: OCTOBER 30 They re called earworms, songs usually bad that you know but can t name that stay stuck in your mind, playing over and over and over. Sometimes, though, earworms can be good. That s what happens with music played by bagpipers. Everybody knows Amazing Grace, of course. But those other songs? By the time the first chords are played, you feel as if you know and recognize them, too, right? Two of the most familiar are Highland Cathedral and Scotland the Brave, which is considered an unofficial national anthem of Scotland. You ll hear these and other tunes, played by a live bagpiper, on Sunday, October 30 th as FPC Salina celebrates Kirkin o the Tartans and Reformation Sunday. You won t want to miss this treat!

6 ALL SAINTS DAY & THROWBACK SUNDAY: NOVEMBER 6 First Presbyterian Church of Salina has so much to celebrate! One of the hallmarks of this body of Christ is the longevity of its members. On All Saints Sunday, November 6 th, join us as we celebrate, in the usual way, 50-year FPC members, but also those who first joined our rolls as many as 83 years ago! We ll also remember those who have joined the saints triumphant. The service will be crafted after a 1927 bulletin found in our archives, and everyone is encouraged to dress in Roaring Twenties clothes! (Let s dub it Bonnets and Bow Ties. ) What might that attire look like? We ll provide some tips and clues leading up to the date, though some of you might fit the bill already with suits, dresses and hats already in your closets. VETERAN S DAY TRIBUTE: NOVEMBER 13 Veterans Day is the 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. FPC would like to compile a list of veterans in our midst, and to honor them on Sunday, November 13 th. 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 by November 4 th so that we can compile a special commemorative tribute. LET THE BELLS RING! If you are interested in being part of a bell choir at FPC, we want to know! Playing bells is fun, does not require any in-depth musical training, and is a great way to enjoy fellowship with church members and contribute to worship. At this point, we are trying to determine whether we start an Adult Bell Choir AND a Youth Bell Choir or perhaps we have a multigenerational group. SO...if you or your son/daughter is interested in RINGING, please get in touch with Richard Koshgarian, Choir Director, at richardk4@cox.net. FELLOW MAN INTERNATIONAL MISSION OF HONDURAS The fundraiser for Fellowship Man International Mission of Honduras combines the delight of a massed choir and the charm of both a live and silent auction, starting at 6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church on November 6 th. The adult choirs from First Presbyterian, First United Methodist and Sunrise Presbyterian will sing and Lisa Armstrong will bring an update by word and projected pictures. A dessert fellowship, silent and live auction will follow. Use of a Colorado condo at Breckenridge, a Colorado house near Estes, a hunting lodge get-away and arts and crafts items will be featured for the auctions. Many other items will be auctioned. SAVE THE DATE! PARENT & YOUTH SOCIAL MEDIA CLASS: OCTOBER 30 On October 30 th, in lieu of Youth Group at 11:15 a.m., we will have the first, of 3, Parent and Youth Special Topic Gathering. Our first topic is Social Media. We will have 2 guest speakers, Shiela Beeson and Courtney Train. Social Media is such a strong force in our lives that it is important for ourselves and our youth to know the positives and negatives and be able to talk about them! This will be a fun, interactive, informative hour and a half! Lunch will be served. Come enjoy some time and learning with your youth! Any questions, please call Tricia.

7 STEWARDSHIP CELEBRATION AND MITTEN DRIVE OCTOBER 23 By now, you should be familiar with the logo for this year s FPC Abundant Joy, Overflowing Generosity Stewardship campaign: Eight hands in a circle, representing the giving to God of our day, worship, spiritual gifts and money. It s a powerful symbol, for it reminds us that we are the hands of Jesus Christ to the world. As part of our celebration wrapping up the Stewardship campaign on Sunday, October 23 rd, we ll demonstrate the handing over of our time, talent and treasure to God with an actual gift. On that Sunday, please bring a pair of gloves or mittens that you have purchased and that will be brought forward during the service and placed into a basket on the Lord s Table. The donated mittens will be collected for the Communities in Schools project at Lakewood School.

8 ONLINE GIVING IS COMING! Are you in interested in paying your pledge or contributing online? If so, we have some GREAT news! We are moving forward with online giving in the next few weeks. Once launched, there are many different ways you may choose to contribute. Stay tuned for more details!! THE WALK TO BETHLEHEM (W2B) HAS BEGUN! Fired up? Ready to go? For three months we will be making our way over land and sea to Bethlehem. We will be awarding miles for sporty and non-sporty activities. Sign-up at the W2B display at the church it s never too late! You can report your mileage at the church display each Sunday or Brigid Hall at bdhall@swbell.net. Look for more information in the October newsletter! Contact Diana Smith with any questions at dmmsmith@gmail.com or 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. FBI (Faithful Bible Investigators) is our Christian Education program for children in grades K-5. FBI-In-Training is our Christian Education program for children age 2 through Pre-K. HeBrews is our Senior-High Youth Bible Study that meets every Thursday during the school year at 6:45 am at Moka s on Crawford. The name is derived from Hebrews 10:25. CIA (Christians In Action) is our Mid-High (6 th -8 th grades) Youth Group that meets Sunday mornings after worship. They study the Bible in a way that allows them to use energy and creativity to learn God s word. SWAT (Senior-high Worshipping All the Time) is our Senior-High (9 th -12 th grades) Youth Group that meets Sunday mornings after worship. This group focuses on mission and fellowship during this time. 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. 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. Headsets are also available. An usher will be happy to help if you need assistance. CONGREGATIONAL CARE: Tan Prayer Request Cards are for prayer requests or concerns. These go to the Board of Deacons. 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. First Presbyterian Church: 308 S 8 th St, Salina, KS SUNDAY STAFF Lead Pastor/Head of Staff: Rev. Dr. Charlie Smith 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: Trista Shuler, Anita Thompson Visit: Like: Follow: