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SpecialAnnouncements!SpecialAnnouncements!Summer Soul-stice:“Summer Soul-stice:Think, Learn, Enjoy!” is a new women’s group that will meet every other Tuesdaythroughout the summer from 9:30-10:30am.Summer Soul-stice:“Summer Soul-stice:Think, Learn, Enjoy!” is a new women’s group that will meet every other Tuesdaythroughout the summer from 9:30-10:30am.Use the summer months as a time of building community among women, providing enjoyable and thoughtfulintellectual stimulation. Childcare can be made available with advance notice, please contact Tom Reid. Pleasesee the web site for class topics for July and August (www.fpcsalina.org/ministires/adult)!Use the summer months as a time of building community among women, providing enjoyable and thoughtfulintellectual stimulation. Childcare can be made available with advance notice, please contact Tom Reid. Pleasesee the web site for class topics for July and August (www.fpcsalina.org/ministires/adult)!Coming up:June 5: Come enjoy (via YouTube) a funny, sweet, ever so inspiring graduation speech given by Kelly Corrigan(author of The Middle Place) delivered to the 8th grade graduates of the Hamlin School (2011). Then let’s reflect on our own 8th grade years and share our dreams/advice for current 8th grade girls. Led by Melinda Jettand Pam Harrell.Coming up:June 5: Come enjoy (via YouTube) a funny, sweet, ever so inspiring graduation speech given by Kelly Corrigan(author of The Middle Place) delivered to the 8th grade graduates of the Hamlin School (2011). Then let’s reflect on our own 8th grade years and share our dreams/advice for current 8th grade girls. Led by Melinda Jettand Pam Harrell.June 19: “The Power of Relationships - Essential Elements of Connection” drawing upon the growing body ofresearch in neurobiology, this interactive session will explore the benefits of being in relationships, and focuson the key aspects of relationships that soothe the brain. Led by Paula Fried.June 19: “The Power of Relationships - Essential Elements of Connection” drawing upon the growing body ofresearch in neurobiology, this interactive session will explore the benefits of being in relationships, and focuson the key aspects of relationships that soothe the brain. Led by Paula Fried.Youth Group News:Summer youth group is underway! Mid High Youth (those entering 6th grade this fall - 8th grade) will meet onSunday nights from 5:00 - 6:30 pm, Senior High Youth (those entering 9th grade this fall - 12th grade) will meetSundays at 7:00 - 8:30 pm. If you haven’t registered yet, be sure to do so now!Youth Group News:Summer youth group is underway! Mid High Youth (those entering 6th grade this fall - 8th grade) will meet onSunday nights from 5:00 - 6:30 pm, Senior High Youth (those entering 9th grade this fall - 12th grade) will meetSundays at 7:00 - 8:30 pm. If you haven’t registered yet, be sure to do so now!Side by Side with Oakdale:For years FPC has been committed to education in our community. Coming this fall, the Social Justice andMission Committee would like to invite you to join a new church-wide effort to partner with Oakdale Elementary School. Through reading with students, supporting teachers, and administrators we hope to demonstrateGod’s love and justice for our community in this exciting way.Side by Side with Oakdale:For years FPC has been committed to education in our community. Coming this fall, the Social Justice andMission Committee would like to invite you to join a new church-wide effort to partner with Oakdale Elementary School. Through reading with students, supporting teachers, and administrators we hope to demonstrateGod’s love and justice for our community in this exciting way.This long-term relationship will seek to support Oakdale Elementary School in a variety of ways that will giveeveryone at FPC an outlet to join in this effort. This Fall we are looking for a team of volunteers to read with 1stand 2nd grade students for 1 hour during the school day, just once a week. No need to commit right this second, but if this opportunity interests you, please contact Austin today!This long-term relationship will seek to support Oakdale Elementary School in a variety of ways that will giveeveryone at FPC an outlet to join in this effort. This Fall we are looking for a team of volunteers to read with 1stand 2nd grade students for 1 hour during the school day, just once a week. No need to commit right this second, but if this opportunity interests you, please contact Austin today!FPC Looking for New Director of Children’s Christian EducationFirst Presbyterian Church is currently seeking an individual to lead our Children’s Education Ministry. For JobDescription and Application materials contact the church office at 825-0226 or office@fpcsalina.org.FPC Looking for New Director of Children’s Christian EducationFirst Presbyterian Church is currently seeking an individual to lead our Children’s Education Ministry. For JobDescription and Application materials contact the church office at 825-0226 or office@fpcsalina.org.Special Note:FPC’s Communications Director, Sally Sutherland, is away on maternity leave! You will receive less communication than normal during this time, but plans were made to save you from being completely in the dark! Checkout this shortened newsletter, and still expect weekly emails in your inbox. If you have any questions, pleasedirect them to Melanie in the church office or to Pastor Jim Hawley. Thank you!Special Note:FPC’s Communications Director, Sally Sutherland, is away on maternity leave! You will receive less communication than normal during this time, but plans were made to save you from being completely in the dark! Checkout this shortened newsletter, and still expect weekly emails in your inbox. If you have any questions, pleasedirect them to Melanie in the church office or to Pastor Jim Hawley. Thank you!

255:30 PM Evangelism3:30 PM Personnel185:30 PM Session115:00 PM Mid-high Yth7:00 PM Sr-high Yth9:00 AM Lectionary Class9:00 AM Real Faith (youth)10:15 AM Worship245:00 PM Mid-high Yth7:00 PM Sr-high Yth9:00 AM Lectionary Class9:00 AM Real Faith (youth)10:15 AM Worship11:30 AM Yth & Young Adult Mtg175:00 PM Mid-high Yth7:00 PM Sr-high YthRiver Festival Sunday!9:00 AM Lectionary Class9:00 AM Real Faith (youth)10:15 AM WorshipEulenspiegel Puppets perform10Mon255:30 PM Evangelism3:30 PM Personnel185:30 PM Session114:00 PM Cong. Care & Nurture10:30 AM Cares & Concerns265:30 PM Deacon’s Mtg9:30 AM Summer Soul-stice10:30 AM Cares & Concerns1910:30 AM Cares & Concerns127:00 PM Worship10:00 AM Lectionary Class277:00 PM Worship10:00 AM Lectionary Class207:00 PM Worship4:30 PM Social Justice & Mission10:00 AM Lectionary Class137:00 PM Worship10:00 AM Lectionary Class9:30 AM Summer Soul-stice10:30 AM Cares & Concerns5:30 PM Worship Cmte630Wed529Tue3:00 PM Coffee Group12:00 PM Trustees Mtg10:30 AM The News is mailed282110:00 AM Coffee Group14731Thu4:00 PM Cong. Care & Nurture10:30 AM Cares & Concerns265:30 PM Deacon’s Mtg9:30 AM Summer Soul-stice10:30 AM Cares & Concerns1910:30 AM Cares & Concerns127:00 PM Worship10:00 AM Lectionary Class277:00 PM Worship10:00 AM Lectionary Class207:00 PM Worship4:30 PM Social Justice & Mission10:00 AM Lectionary Class137:00 PM Worship10:00 AM Lectionary Class9:30 AM Summer Soul-stice10:30 AM Cares & Concerns5:30 PM Worship Cmte630Wed529Tue3:00 PM Coffee Group12:00 PM Trustees Mtg10:30 AM The News is mailed282110:00 AM Coffee Group14731Thu308 S 8th Street, Salina, KS 67401 785-825-0226 www.fpcsalina.org5:00 PM Children & Family Mstry43VBS Sunday!9:00 AM Lectionary Class9:00 AM Real Faith (youth)10:15 AM WorshipCherubs & Children Sing5:00 PM Mid-high Yth7:00 PM Sr-high Yth2827SunFirst Presbyterian ChurchJune5:00 PM Mid-high Yth7:00 PM Sr-high Yth9:00 AM Lectionary Class9:00 AM Real Faith (youth)10:15 AM Worship245:00 PM Mid-high Yth7:00 PM Sr-high Yth9:00 AM Lectionary Class9:00 AM Real Faith (youth)10:15 AM Worship11:30 AM Yth & Young Adult Mtg175:00 PM Mid-high Yth7:00 PM Sr-high YthRiver Festival Sunday!9:00 AM Lectionary Class9:00 AM Real Faith (youth)10:15 AM WorshipEulenspiegel Puppets perform10Mon308 S 8th Street, Salina, KS 67401 785-825-0226 www.fpcsalina.org5:00 PM Children & Family Mstry43VBS Sunday!9:00 AM Lectionary Class9:00 AM Real Faith (youth)10:15 AM WorshipCherubs & Children Sing5:00 PM Mid-high Yth7:00 PM Sr-high Yth2827SunFirst Presbyterian ChurchJune2922158Pizza Party!FPC is closed!River Festival!Pizza Party!FriFPC is closed!River Festival!12:00 PM VBS1292215812:00 PM VBS1Fri3023169230231692SatSat

First Presbyterian ChurchPersonals:In MemoriamHarry Garrison, a member of thiscongregation since Dec. 23, 1945,died April 8. Sympathy is extendedto his sons, John & his wife, Beth,Wichita, and David, and his wife,Pam, Wichita, and his daughters,Toni Forbes, Gladstone, MO, andAnn Wymore, Wichita.Sympathy is Extended toto Gene & Peggy Bihlmaier andtheir family. Gene’s grandson,Nathan Bihlmaier, died May 20 inPortland, Maine.to June Ramsey, whose daughter,Lynn DeAnda, Lenexa, KS, diedMay 20.Happy Anniversary!Margy & James Hall will celebratetheir 55th wedding anniversary onJune 1st.Jeanne & Frank Norton will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on June 2nd.Katie & John Weckel will celebrate their 61st wedding anniversaryon June 2nd.FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHFirst Presbyterian ChurchHappy Birthday!Annie Stevens will celebrate her93rd birthday on June 20th.Betty Just will celebrate her 90thbirthday on June 28th.June Ramsey will celebrate her95th birthday on June 21st.Congratulations!Bryan Herwig & Katie Kilgorewere married May 5th in the sanctuary.A son, James Joseph, was bornMay 28 to Philip & Kristy Lewis,Maple Hill, KS. Mitzie & JimmieLewis are James’ great-grandparents and Peggy & Bill Medina arehis great aunt & uncle.It’s a boy! Joseph Charles, wasborn May 30 to Sally & JaySutherland. He joins his sister,Lillie Myers, and brothers, GeorgeMyers & Carter Sutherland.BaptismGradyn Alexander, son of Angie& Mike Prester, received theSacrament of Baptism on May 13.Ann & Jack Ludwig will celebratetheir 57th wedding anniversary onJune 4th.Patty & John Landes will celebrate their 51st wedding anniversaryon June 18th.308 S 8th St, Salina, KS 67401785.825.0226 www.fpcsalina.orgFPC StaffJim Hawleyjim@fpcsalina.orgLead Pastor/Head of Staff cell: 785.201.4602J u n e Thank YouH appy B irthdays !Coffee Hosts:3 Mark & Lisa Speer Family10 Jimmie & Mitzie Lewis17 Heather & Boyd Smith24 Jim & Betsy ScholtenTom Reid tom@fpcsalina.orgDiscipleship & cell: 785.201.2339Congregational Care PastorAustin Ashenbrenner austin@fpcsalina.orgAssociate Pastor for cell: 785.577.9830Youth & MissionSally Sutherlandsally@fpcsalina.orgMelanie Pearsonmelanie@fpcsalina.orgCommunications DirectorOffice ManagerDiane ArnderNursery Supervisordiane@fpcsalina.org1 Kegan England1 Virginia Frederick1 Nick Salem2 Kelly Kresin2 DeDe Ryaned@fpcsalina.orgcell: 785.201.47473 Jeremy Pierce3 Aidan Speer18 Jill Dyck18 Bruce PearsonTony Griggs tony@fpcsalina.org4 Jocelyn Carter19 Leonard Schmidt5 Ann Ludwig5 Carrie Pierce20 Jan Carr20 Joy Mansfield20 MacKenzie MorrisDirector of MusicAngie KoshgarianOrganistEd ZochPhysical Plant Managerangie@fpcsalina.orgRelief CustodianFPC SessionLee BarrLiz CarrollChandra CooperHeather DenningAndy EnglandBrandon GaryJane GatesJohn HogartyRobert JustusCheri ParrToni RenfroMartha RheaLinda SalemMark SpeerBret WallaceSeara WeirJim Hawley, ModeratorDeaconsDanny BergLeslie BishopJo BuchananRosemary GibsonJimmie LewisSarah MorrisBarb NeustromRaMona ParksSarah PayneTina RalstonLinda RohrerAbbey RupeCarolyn WedelPenni White6 Carman Guries6 Doris King7 James Benson7 Jack Weiner8 Diane Arnder8 Libby Carter8 Dustin Denning8 Lynn Kerbs8 Nan Miller8 Boyd Smith9 George Dolezal9 Jane Gates10 Marcia Anderson11 Sid ReitzThe News is published monthly and can also be foundat www.fpcsalina.org/resources/newsletterDo you have information you'd like to have listed in the "Personals" sectionof the newsletter? Contact Tom Reid today!15 Madison Montre16 Anne Davidson16 Denice Justus16 Todd Michaelis16 Sydney SoderbergRichard Koshgarian richard@fpcsalina.orgJune Sunday Volunteers!13 Marsha Berg13 Norma Jean Huscher13 Walker Tuttle14 Karley Benson21 Garrett Dyck21 June Ramsey22 Mason Gary22 Garry Montre23 Bob Stinson24 Will Exline24 Susy Reitz24 Jane Weathers25 Trey Mowery27 Scott Fredrickson27 Jamie Hall28 Grant England28 Betty Just28 Cora White29 Bob Henson29 Sally Sutherland29 Mark WedelGreeters:3 Jeremy & Carrie Pierce FamilyRoger & Michelle Sanborn Family10 Clark & Amber Renfro Familyvacant17 Aaron MorrisonRyan & Sarah Payne Family24 Brandon & Trish Gary FamilyRoseann ZoggyieUshers3 Pete & Rita PetersonPat & Kathleen Putzier Family10 David & Ann PayneKelly & Lori Hall17 Todd & Amanda Michaelis FamilyMorrie & Sydney Soderberg24 David & Heidi Hendrick FamilyJamie & Brigid HallCandlelighters:3 Callie Sanborn10 River Festival Sunday17 Molly Michaelis24 Chloe WhiteManor Bus Drivers:3 Tom Jett1017 Todd Michaelis24 Morrie SoderbergFlower Deliverers:3 Penni White10 Sarah Morris17 Tina Ralston24 Jo BuchananWorship ServiceRecorder:J.R. LidgettVolunteers are assigned randomly. If you are unable to serve onyour designated day, you will need to find a replacement. Theoffice will be happy to assist you!

Volume 44 Number 6PERIODICALPOSTAGEPAIDAddress Service RequestedLead pastor/Head of Staff: Jim HawleyDiscipleship & congregational Care Pastor: Tom ReidAssociate Pastor For Youth & Mission: Austin AshenbrennerAddress: 308 S. 8th Street, Salina, KS 67401Mailing: P.O. Box 585, Salina, KS 67402-0585Phone: (785) 825-0226E-mail: office@fpcsalina.orgWeb Site: www.fpcsalina.orgThe NewsJune 2012First Presbyterian Churchit takes a congregation!Support local kids through FPC’sVBS Community Outreach Project!Salina’s Annual Back to School Fair will be held this summer to benefit local children andfamilies. The Fair provides free services and entertainment to families that receive free orreduced lunches. Valuable and basic services such as medical screenings, haircuts, and schoolsupplies, are provided.The News (UPS708-620) is published monthly by First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 585, Salina, KS 67402.Periodical postage paid at Salina, Kansas.The next newsletter will be mailed June 28.The Sunday service is broadcast each week at 10:15 a.m. on KINA, 910 AM, or streamed live at www.910kina.comIf there is something you would like included in The News, email sally@fpcsalina.orgRiver Festival SundaySunday, June 10, 10:15 amEulenspiegel Puppetsdress casuallyenjoy the musicgo to the Festival after worship!The Eulenspiegel (Oil-N-Speegel) Puppets delight audiences with a large repertoire of international folktalesand historical fiction. Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre is based in West Liberty, Iowa, and tours nationally andinternationally. They are known for original scripts.The goal is to collect 500 items total.and we need the entire congregation to help! There isno limit to the number of items you may bring; monetary contributions will be accepted.items needed:back packspink erasersred & black ink pensno. 2 pencilsboxes of 24 crayonshand sanitizerreams of paperkleenexThey will give puppet workshops on the Bravo Salina Stage offering a peek backstage, along with tips forconstructing and animating puppets children can make for themselves.Eulenspiegel Puppets will be performing on the Children’s Stage at 1 pm following worship!See you on River Festival Sunday a First Presbyterian Church tradition!Please bring your items to the churchon VBS Sunday, June 3!

Address: 308 S. 8th Street, Salina, KS 67401 Mailing: P.O. Box 585, Salina, KS 67402-0585 Phone: (785) 825-0226 E-mail: office@fpcsalina.org Web Site: www.fpcsalina.org The News (UPS708-620) is published monthly by First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 585, Salina, KS 67402. Periodical postage paid at