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First Presby
525 N. Broadway Wichita, KS 67214 (316) 263-0248 [email protected] www.firstpresbywichita.org Sunday Worship Summer Schedule
Coffee Hour 9:30 a.m. (East Dining Room) Worship 10:00 a.m. (Sanctuary)
Inside This Issue:
FPC Information:
“In the Heart of the City, In the Heart of God”
August 2013 ● Volume 44, Number 8
Pastor Letter
Congregational Care
Birthday List
Children’s Ministry
Youth Activities
Adult Gatherings
Parish Nurse News
EDR Display
Events Coming Soon
Calendar
Session Notes
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First Presbyterian Church is a Stephen Ministry Congregation
Mission Statement In response to the love and grace of
God, First Presbyterian Church of Wichita, Kansas, is a fellowship of believers bound together to glorify
God and to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ through worship, spiritual nurturing, education and
mission to all people.
From the Pastor’s Desk
“This is where our church excels. Through our Parish Nurse, our Stephen Ministers, our Deacons, and our Shep-herds, First Church cares for you because Christ cares for you… so much that he died for you that you might have life… so much that he becomes for you the way to pattern your life to experience the abundant life God in-tended for you from the very beginning. This is why Christ sends out the
‘Seventy’ even today. The Good News is too good to keep to ourselves. So, to answer the question what would cause someone to drive by seventy churches to come to this church? The answer is because First Church cares. We care so much about your salvation and well-being to send out sent ones into your neighbor-hood and communities to proclaim and embody that the reign of God has come near.” I believe this so much that I felt it important to begin my
newsletter article with an excerpt from the sermon July 7. The full sermon is available for download on our website (www.firstpresbywichita.org) and on the information table (including in large-print format). As I have gotten to know you and be among you these past months as your Pastor/Head of Staff, I have been amazed at the many ways this church dem-onstrates Christ’s care among its members (through the Parish Nurse, Deacons, Stephen Ministers, Shepherds, and Prayer Chain) and in connecting deeply with God and one another (through honoring the vows made at baptisms through Chris-tian Education & Fellowship; worship at the Chapel, Sanctuary, Cowtown, and Camp; and simply by recreating at the Camp).
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First Church Cares
Youth gather at Sterling College to help package healthy macaroni and cheese meals for the hungry. They
helped package over 10,000 meals!
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FPC Staff
Ministry Staff
The Rev. Dr. Brent O. Johnston Pastor/Head of Staff
The Rev. Amy J. Baumgartner Associate Pastor
Geri Doll Director of Youth Ministry
Joan Aldrich Parish Nurse
Steve Bixler Director of Music
David Josefiak Senior Organist
Gary Huffman Archivist & Organist
Administrative Staff
Nancy Bishop Bookkeeper
Georgia Kaba Receptionist
Anna Willis Publications/Webmaster
Roy Yarbrough Facilities Manager
Mary Burgett Economy Corner Manager
Dolores Granger
Economy Corner Assistant Manager
Dave Duncan FPC Family Camp Manager
Dolores Johnson Clerk of the Session [email protected]
Congregational Care
The First Presby News is published monthly by First Presbyterian Church, 525 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67214
Printed in U.S.A.
1 Willard West Judy Bogart Betty Slavens Zee Lygrisse 2 Harriet Lewis 3 Virginia Edwards Esther Harrington 5 Stephen Barcus Cornelius Jongedyk Roger Zettl James Rekoske Lucas Brown Braxton Guimond Gavin Gann 6 Jo Hillen Clint Schutte Jennifer Dietz 7 Sigmond Jacob 8 Margaret Carnahan Jim York John Zukovich David Blumenshine 9 Clifford Johnson Jo Anne Terrell
Jean Terrell Chace Howard Landon Ellsworth 10 Dorothy Price Scott Lyon 11 Betty Jo Dotzour Elton Garrison 12 Chris LaVenture 13 Julie Zittergruen 14 Myrabel Hollowell Trish Fox Samuel Hibarger 17 Gerry Lee Jack Harrison Linda Bair Marcia Plavcan 18 Addison Wegerle 19 Jeannetta Miner Mary Inman Peggy Church Roger Eastwood Karen Fleming Stephanie Bird- Hutchison Douglas Hutchison 20 Scott Kornahrens
21 Ida Crouch Don Hutchison Patty Cole Kaleb Basham 23 Jim Miller James Gross Logan Garner 24 Mary Ellen Williford Katie Guimond 25 Charlotte Trombold Carroll Hoke Kimberly Duncan 26 Bridget McLean 27 Marydel Grayum Brenda Warner Matt Ediger 28 Tim Cooper Erin Eastwood 29 Dan Nyberg Kristin Caradine Elise Gascon 30 Michael Kemmerer Roger Lyon Kelly Hollowell Trebor Rekoske 31 Cynthia Berner- Harris
BIRTHDAYS iN
Let Us Focus Our Prayers on These Members: David Blumenshine, Bob Brown, Eleanor Parsons, Adam
Eastwood, Jeff & Rebecca McCutcheon, Jeff Moler, Midge O’Neil, Tim Cooper & Julia Feagan, Megan Stueven, Bill & Francie Copeland, Stephanie Tanner, Regina Eyer, Jennifer Hartman, Dennis & Mary Jo McCormack, Abbey Isaac, Dolores Granger, Betty & Patric Rowley, Becky Hickman, Tom Whealdon & Kristy Myers & family, and David Miller.
Sympathy: Please pray for Lorena, Kyle, Jared, & Seth Kite as they grieve
the recent loss of their mother and grandmother, Betty Field. Please also pray for Pat Schulte as she grieves the recent death
of her mother, Dolores Metzger, in North Hampton, Massachu-setts.
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Our church also stands out for its care for the local community (through the Economy Cor-ner, Transportation Committee, and at Com-munity Breakfast on the 1st Saturday of the month) and greater community (through our mission to El Salvador and to our connec-tional church through sending our Youth to Ghost Ranch or Triennium and by our mem-bers’ involvement in Presbytery and Presbyte-rian Women). If you were to ask what sets First Church apart from the other churches that I have visited and served, it is the quality of your caring. You care because Christ ca-res. It is as one staff member said at staff meeting, “So, this is our identity?” I believe it is.
So, what would our congregational life look like if it were to build on what we do well and do it even better? I believe we would be more intentional about lifting up these minis-tries as part of a larger narrative about First Church and what we believe God is calling us to be and become in the next five years. One such way is to catalogue all the ways our members are sent out in the community as “Sent Ones” to make a difference in the com-munity. So, Anna has created a form for our members to fill out so we can lift up your min-istry and encourage others to join you or be-gin new ministries. This way we are letting our light shine so that others may see our good works and give glory to God (Matthew 5:14–16) and hopefully want to join our church. So, let’s spread the Word. With your help we can.
Grace and Peace,
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Thank You Dear First Presby Family, We would like to express our sincere ap-
preciation for the generous outpouring of care and concern since the time of our loss. Words can never be enough to tell you how very much it means to us to have the kind of support we have received. Please know that this has allowed us to start the rebuild proc-ess. Thanks again for everything. God bless you all.
Kenny and Candi Lewis
She married at twenty-one She finished graduate school at twenty-four She has two children She watched them grow and graduate from graduate school She watched her grandchildren grow She put her husband through graduate school, twice She is a consummate researcher She wrote many articles She wrote a Kansas Notable Book She was elected to the International Listening Conference She directed two significant departments at WSU She taught at Wichita State University for forty years She has been married for fifty years She is my wife She is the love of my life She is Jane Glotfelty Rhoads
by John Truman Rhoads
Thank you to the Personnel Committee, Session, and Congregation for your support of my ministry including the approval of my up-dated Terms of Call. I feel very blessed to be your Associate Pastor at this time.
Thank you,
Amy Baumgartner
Allison Paige Farmer, granddaughter to Louise and Gale Farmer, was born Thursday, June 27 in Austin, TX. She is 8 lbs 10 oz and 20 1/4”.
Harper LeeAnne Shetlar, granddaughter of Tom and Peggy Church, was born Tuesday, July 2, at Wesley Hospital. She is 8 lbs 8 oz and 19 1/2”.
Congratulations
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Save the Date The Children’s Committee is busy planning
for fall programming. Please mark your calen-dars for the following dates:
September 8: Start to Sunday School…bring your family, we’ll provide the breakfast! 3rd Graders to receive Bibles September 18: Beginning of Wednesday Fun…meal at 5:30 p.m. with lesson and music to follow October 6: Vespers Service at the Camp (5 p.m.) October 18: Fall Festival 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Mom’s Evening Out Tuesday, August 6, and Tuesday, Septem-
ber 3, at Botanica’s ‘Tuesday on the Terrace. 5:30–8:00 p.m. $7 Admission ($3 for members) Bring your favorite evening snack of crackers, cheese, fruit, or beverage Wear your best “sunbonnet” and come out and enjoy music, fellowship, and gardens! 701 Amidon St; Wichita, KS 67203 Contact Michelle Murray-Cline for ques-tions at 794-1195 or (cell) 734-0243.
The children enjoyed the Wichita Children's Theater production of "Peter Rabbit" in July.
Contact: Amy Baumgartner, Associate Pastor at 263-0248 or [email protected]
Children’s Ministry News
Contact: Geri Doll, Director of Youth Ministries at 737-8855 (texts are ok) or [email protected]
Youth Activities
Mission Dinner On Saturday, August 24 we will be welcom-
ing Kristin Van Osturan, a missionary from El Salvador. Youth from several area churches will join us for a meal, talk, slide show, and question-and-answer session from 5–8 p.m.
Youth Summer Trips The middle school youth took a trip to
Highlands Presbyterian Camp & Retreat Cen-ter in June. They participated in many activi-ties like rock climbing, archery, low ropes and mountain biking. Each day they had Bible studies and chapel time. After the stay at Highlands, they traveled to Denver for a day at Elitch Gardens followed by a fun dinner at Casa Bonita.
The senior high youth went to Ghost Ranch in July. They did lots of work at the ranch, in-cluding making adobe bricks, gardening, re-building a greenhouse and painting a church. In their free time, many of the youth took 1 to 2 hikes a day, taking in the beauty of their surroundings. They made new friends with a group from St. Louis and thoroughly enjoyed their time at Ghost Ranch. On the way home, they spent a day at the Great Sand Dunes Na-tional Park in Colorado.
Above: Laci and Stacy at Ghost Ranch More photos on next page.
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August News from the Economy Corner
The Executive Board of the Corner would like to share with you one of the reasons we ask for volunteers. Yes—we need people to work. More importantly, our by-laws state that we may not open the store without three people in attendance. On Saturday, June 29, the Corner was forced to close at 1:00 because we did not have the three volunteers required to stay open. Due to the illness of sev-eral volunteers, we urgently need people who can work on Saturday af-ternoons. Please consider volunteer-ing even if you can only work once a month or on a random, as needed, basis. Our other needs are for men's items—white athletic socks, jeans and wallets. School will be starting very soon. This is a time that puts a huge strain on family budgets. Any children's items for school wear or use will be in demand. We appreciate your continuing support as we strive to help meet our community's needs through this urban ministry.
There’s a Stephen Minister Inside Each of Us
When we think of Stephen Ministry at First Presbyterian Church we think of the ongoing ministry in our church, the ministry of lay car-ing for those in our congregation experiencing a need or going through a crisis. The Stephen Ministers walking with these members went through 50 hours of training and attend con-tinuing education and support twice monthly throughout the year. But as I look around at our congregation I see a Stephen Minister in each and every one of you.
When someone is ill, or has just lost a loved one, or has an unexpected crisis in their lives I see you showing your caring for those persons. I see you hugging, listening, praying for, taking a meal to, calling on the phone and giving them the opportunity to share with you. As Christians we are all called to love one an-
other. And I see that in all of you. Stephen Ministry is planning a new training
class to begin in January. I know that sounds a long way off, but the Stephen Ministers of this congregation would like an opportunity to meet those of you who are interested in be-coming a Stephen Minister and talk to you about the ministry and about the gifts you might bring to the ministry. We all have God given gifts of caring, loving and listening and the Stephen Ministry training enhances all of those gifts.
Think about your gifts and whether you would like to be in the next Stephen Ministry class.
Lynn Buchanan
Top: Senior high group at Ghost Ranch Bottom Left: Middle school group outside of Casa Bonita
Bottom Right: Chris entering the hidden room at Highlands
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Adult Gatherings
Income Expenses
Contributions $ 339,981.05 Camp Program $ 50.00 Investments $ 1,178.28 Deacons $ 774.17 Foundation $ 117,977.34 Worship/Music $ 2,589.68 Economy Corner $ 34,384.24 Membership $ 285.53
Other $ 4,767.14 Education/Fellowship $ 11,117.56
Mission/EC $ 39,330.78 Total $ 498,288.05 Finance/Admin $ 38,705.73 Facilities/Utilities $ 112,947.98
Personnel $ 264,551.73
Total $ 470,353.16
FPC 2nd Quarter Finance Results
We have arrived at the mid-year point with income exceeding our expenses by $27,934.89. It is typical for the early part of the year to show a surplus, as some people prepay their entire year's pledge. Contribution income received during the first six months was about 46.3% of the annual budget while total expenses were about 45.6% of the annual budget. Program expenses are cyclical, and many may occur late in the year. The approved budget projects a deficit of $74,633. Our undesignated reserves stand at $207,041. Thank you for your continued support.
The Discipleship Committee will be host-ing a church-wide study in October called “The Journey” with Adam Hamilton. The 5-week study will be done in small groups around the
church and city in members’ homes; individ-ual groups will be studying the same lesson each week with sermons to enhance the whole-church spiritual experience. If you would be willing to be a facilitator (lead the DVD and study questions) or host (open your home for a group), please see one of the Dis-cipleship Committee Elders: Janice Savute (942-9970; [email protected]), Terri Hawkins (519-1627; [email protected]), or David Miller (684-1080; [email protected]).
Wednesday Evenings Not Just for Children and Choir!
Beginning September 18, Wednesday eve-nings will have educational opportunities for adults. Pastor Brent will lead a short-term study on Celtic Spirituality. Pastor Amy will facilitate a short-term Disciple Class on the Psalms. For those of you who might be inter-ested in the Disciple Class but unable to make the year-long commitment, this 10-week class might be right for you. The Disciple Se-ries involves a daily individual study compo-nent; the class time includes discussion and a video to further explain the Bible. If you are interested in joining the Disciple Class on Psalms, please contact Amy Baumgartner ([email protected]) so she can order books.
BINGO! — Come and join your church family for dinner, laughter, and a fun game of chance with prizes on Friday, October 18. Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. and Bingo will start shortly after. Bring a friend! See page 10 for more information.
Get Ready for:
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From the Parish Nurse
I’d like to share with you a story written anonymously about a desperate situation that probably had taken place somewhere close to us in the Midwest, about this time of year:
As a drought continued for what seemed an eternity, a small community of farmers was in a quandary as to what to do. Rain was impor-tant to keep their crops healthy and sustain the way of life of the townspeople.
As the problem became more acute, a lo-cal pastor called a prayer meeting to ask for rain. Many people arrived. The pastor greeted most of them as they filed in. As he walked to the front of the church to officially begin the meeting he noticed most people were chatting across the aisles and socializing with friends. When he reached the front his thoughts were on quieting the attendees and starting the meeting.
His eyes scanned the crowd as he asked for quiet. He noticed an eleven-year-old girl sitting quietly in the front row. Her face was beaming with excitement. Next to her, poised and ready for use, was a bright red umbrella. The little girl's beauty and innocence made the pastor smile as he realized how much faith she possessed. No one else in the congrega-tion had brought an umbrella.
All came to pray for rain, but the little girl had come expecting God to answer…
I liked this story because it made me think about how we wait on the Lord for something
to happen at our church that will strengthen our ministry and mission, and add substantial growth. It seems like we have been in a dry time, too, and we have continued to pray, hope, and wait for renewal and vibrancy. But, are we truly expecting God to answer? Do we trust that He has a great plan for FPC, and that each of us is invited to participate in His plan? Are we willing to eagerly wait, and in this time, serve actively, aggressively, and expectantly as Christ’s apostles? There are many opportuni-ties at FPC and within our community to serve and show God that we are preparing for the answer. May we busily prepare and know that God is with us, present within us, and with a sweet and simple faith, we can create wonder-ful good in the moment. And when the time comes to move elsewhere, God will show us the way and the time.
"For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. Then
when you call upon me and come and pray to me, I will hear you. When you search for me, you will find me, if you seek me with all your heart."
(Jer. 29:11–13 NRSV)
Joan Aldrich
Expecting God to Answer
“A Name, a Name, What’s in a Name?” Shakespeare’s Juliet questioned the importance of names, but let’s face it, names help us connect to others. Nametags are given by the Discipleship Committee to new members as they join the church to help, and they encourage all members—newer and older—to don your nametag each week. This will not only be of benefit to you in putting names with faces, it will also help inte-grate our new members into the church. And think how much it will help Pastor Brent get to know all of us! If you are unable to find your nametag, stop by the office and tell them you'd like to have one. The cost is only $6.75—and if we all wear them, think how many people we will then be able to greet by name instead of just "Good Morning."
Art thou
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and a
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Paid Nursery Worker Needed
After two years of work in the nursery and watching our littlest ones, Leslie Swin-ney is resigning as our Sun-day paid nursery worker this month. We are seeking a new person to oversee the nursery on Sunday morn-ings. The time commitment is 9:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. during most of the year and 9:45–11:15 a.m. during summer. If you are inter-ested in applying or have further questions, please see Amy Baumgartner.
East Dining Room Display
August EDR Display: The Tools of an Illustrator I’ve been drawing in
the margins of my homework since kin-dergarten. Art was al-ways just a hobby for me, though. I enjoyed the mandatory art classes in elementary and middle school and won several contests for my artwork, but only took one art class in high school—my senior year. In college I majored in Biology. Then I got a roommate who was majoring in illustration. She told me I was wasting my talent and talked me into picking up an illus-tration minor. With the extra skills I picked up in those classes, I now make art with every-thing from ink on paper and paint on canvas to a computer & electronic pen tablet to hydrofluoric acid on glass. I especially enjoy painting with a palette knife & oil paint and making
Ukrainian Easter eggs, a process which in-volves alternating dipping an egg in dyes with drawing onto it with melted wax through a tiny funnel on a stick (a “kistka”). I can’t call myself a professional illustra-tor, because I don’t follow that occupation as a means of livelihood. Despite having formal training, I actually prefer the techni-cal definition of “amateur.” It’s from the French for “lover of.” I love being free to express myself visually. In addition to scen-ery, still life, and “fan art” (artwork created by fans of a work of fiction), I have illus-trated the despair felt in most of a lifetime battling clinical depression and the joy I find in my relationships with God and my friends and family.
Anna Willis
Life is a Team Sport!
Isn’t it more fun to do things with others? The Children’s Commit-tee is looking for a few individuals to join a Teaching Team for morning Sunday school and Wednesday eve-nings. The time commit-ment is limited, the chil-dren are adorable, and you would be making a lasting impact on the life and faith of these chil-dren. For more informa-tion, see Elder Michelle Murray-Cline (794-1195 or (cell) 734-0243 ) or Amy Baumgartner.
Above: Anna with one of her favorite paintings and a variety of paints and dry media.
Bottom Left: Anna won first place at one of John Brown University’s annual pumpkin-
painting contest by painting scenes from the movie “The Fellowship of the Ring” on this
pumpkin with children’s acrylic paints.
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Facilities
Committee
Church Thank-you
Dinner
and Workday
Questions? Contact Roy
Yarbrough: 516-4772
Photo at right: Jane & John Rhoads - Aug. 17, 1963 - First United Church, Wichita, Kansas
On August 25, you're invited to join us in the EDR from 9:30 to 10 a.m. during Coffee Hour, as we celebrate John and Jane Rhoads’ 50th Wedding Anniversary.
Thank-you Dinner September 7
6:00 p.m. The Facilities Committee is putting on a spe-cial dinner to thank the congregation for their support of the capital campaign and silent auc-tion. These fundraisers have given us a good start in restoring our wonderful building. Randy Hare and his group, Youth for Christ, will be cooking a great dinner for us. Everyone is in-vited. Bring your favorite dessert to share and join us in the East Dining Room.
On August 11, come across the parking lot for a Coffee Hour hosted by the Economy Corner. 9:15–10:00 a.m.
On August 18, Coffee Hour will be held in the Youth Lounge as part of Youth Sunday.
Coffee Hour in August
Church Workday
September 7
3:00 p.m.
Before the dinner, there will be another
workday service opportunity here at
the church. We will be doing general
cleaning such as:
Dusting
Vacuuming
Flowerbed
maintenance
Bush trimming
Sweeping/
mopping
General cleanup
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Your Opportunity to Help Defeat ALS
First Presbyterian Church is joining with Carol Sandlin’s team in the Walk to Defeat ALS on Saturday, September 21, 2013. Many of the congregation have been inspired and im-pacted by Carol and have asked what can be done to help and support Carol and her family on her journey. The Walk to Defeat ALS is one opportunity to provide support to Carol as well as all individuals affected with ALS. All funds raised through the walk support the ALS Asso-ciation, the only national non-profit health or-ganization dedicated solely to the fight against this catastrophic disease.
Members of FPC can support Carol and her team in several different ways:
1) Join Carol and her team at the walk on Sept. 21 (10:00 a.m. at the Waterfront).
2) Donate to any of the team members. 3) Support the effort through your prayers.
Just go to WalkToDefeatALS.org on your home computer. Search for the local event by using your zip code. Find Carol’s team—”Awesome Legwork for Sandlin.” Sign up as a walker and ask your friends and family to help support you in the walk (you can do this through the website or in person). Or contrib-ute to Carol or any other team member.
Thank you so much for your help and sup-port. The congregation of FPC is a “caring” congregation as Brent reminded us so well in his sermon on July 7. Continue this caring in your support of Carol and other members of the team.
If you have questions, please contact Patty Cole, 250-4577 or email [email protected].
Patty Cole
Let us remember to pray for our service men and women. These are our church family’s mili-tary personnel: Christopher & Jamie Baxter, Drew Doeden, Matthew Johnson, Ashtin Kurz, Michael Langley, Wendy Lathrom, John Mad-den, Bryan O’Neal, Galen & Shawn Pankratz, Coulter Radomsky, Michael Ridgway, Ryan Scoggins, and Shawn Watkins.
Fall Festival Fun and Dinner After the heat of the summer has sub-
sided, kids will be back in school and the leaves will turn with the crisp coolness of fall. As you know, fall is a delightful time of the year where the harvest is in and folks like to gather in the glow of jack-o-lantern light and sip hot choco-late and cider. Mark your calen-dar and join your church family on Friday, October 18 at 5:30 p.m. for dinner, games, crafts, costume contest for youngsters, and Bingo for all ages!! So, make it a date and join us in the fun of great food, fellowship, and music of the fall sea-son. Questions? Call Michelle Murray-Cline at 794-1195.
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First Presbyterian Church 525 N. Broadway Wichita, KS 67214-3503
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Session Notes Items from the July 16,
2013 Session meeting: During this first meeting of
the new term, Rev. Dr. Brent Johnston introduced a new system of reporting committee activities to the Session, which will allow time for education and discernment.
Information about a new sound system for the Sanctu-ary was presented. The current sound system is no longer working properly and cannot be repaired.
There was continuing infor-mation and discussion about the need for updating/replacing the sign(s) in front of the church. The goal is to make the church more visible and inviting to people who have not attended FPC.
Finance Committee reports that the quarterly financial re-port to the congregation would be in the August Presby News.
The Children’s Committee shared the plans for the activi-ties for this fall, including pur-poses of worship of God, edu-cation and nurture and the warm connection with both the children and their parents.
Discipleship Committee will be promoting small groups and a new connectors program. Watch for articles regarding these programs.
The Clerk reports one new member, one adult Baptism, one infant Baptism. The active membership as of July 16, 2013, is 592.
Clerk of Session Dolores Johnson
September
August 15,
Stephen Ministers are the After People.
Stephen Ministers are there:
after the divorce,
after the funeral,
after the doctor says “I’m sorry,”
after the baby arrives
If you have questions or need to talk,
please contact Lynn Buchanan or Louise
Farmer at 263-0248 or