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First Presby “In the Heart of the City, In the Heart of God”

February 2016 ● Volume 47, Number 2

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.

525 N. Broadway Wichita, KS 67214

(316) 263-0248 info@firstchurchwichita.org www.firstchurchwichita.org

Sunday Worship Schedule

Worship 9:00 a.m. (Chapel)

Coffee Fellowship 9:00 a.m. (The Well)

Worship 10:45 a. m. (Sanctuary)

FPC Information:

First Presbyterian Church is a Stephen Ministry Congregation

Inside This Issue:

Congregational Care Page 2

Birthday List Page 2

Pastor Letter Page 3

Souper Bowl of Caring Page 4

Chaplain’s Letter Page 4

Parish Nurse News Page 5

Children’s Ministry Page 6

Youth Activities Page 7

Quarterly Report Page 8

Church in 2018 Page 9

Presby Women Page 10

Calendar Page 11

Session Notes Page 12

Ugandan Kid’s Choir u January 13, 2016 u FPC

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Ministry Staff The Rev. Dr. Brent O. Johnston

Pastor/Head of Staff

pastor@firstchurchwichita.org

Mary Goodwin Chaplain

mgoodwin14@att.net

Geri Doll Director of Youth Ministry

youth@firstchurchwichita.org

Joan Aldrich Parish Nurse

jaldrich@firstchurchwichita.org

Lindsey Hellwig Interim Children’s Director

children director@firstchurchwichita.org

Steve Bixler Director of Music

bixler@firstchurchwichita.org

Gary Huffman Archivist

huffman@firstchurchwichita.org

Administrative Staff

Nancy Bishop Bookkeeper

finance@firstchurchwichita.org

Debbie Schnelle Administrative Assistant

publications@firstchurchwichita.org

Roy Yarbrough Facilities Manager

facilities@firstchurchwichita.org

Mary Burgett Economy Corner Manager

Phyllis Robertson Economy Corner Assistant Manager

Dave Duncan Whispering Winds Ca.mp Manager

dbduncan@firstchurchwichita.org

Melinda Sears Clerk of the Session

Congregational Care

Let Us Focus Our Prayers on These Members: Gale & Louise Farmer, Kristine Blough, Dwight Corrin, Gerry Lee, Michelle Sears, Mary Johnson, Betty Hattan, Marjorie Tillery, Dick & Margaret Wieland, Shirley Botz , Carol Warner-Haltom & family, Cliff & Dolores Johnson, Joel & Sheli Blessant & family, Charlotte Trombold, Greg Brown, Richard & Donna Coldwater, James Lindsay, Vanetta Sears, Sharon Hartsel, and Rosalie Klocke.

1 Ward Marrs 2 Carol Bray Mack McDoniel Mitch Crouch Jr. Emily Haltom Barrett Hellwig 3 Dot Schneider Paul Works 4 Dale Wallace Jane Donoho 5 Bill Buchanan Ephraim Fox 6 Emma Johnston 7 Dick Blumenshine 8 Evelyn Koehn Linda Davisson David Duncan 11 Jan Harrison 12 Elfie Alexander 13 J.D. Page Ross Hellwig 15 Peninnah Ziegler 15 Emily Geering

16 David Neil 17 Bob Marley 17 John Doll 18 Bruce Cole 19 Pat Mah Julia Boone Adam Jones Olivia Swenson Landon Guimond 20 Eleanor Parsons David Grisham 21 Chris Kubik Mary Burgett Gale Farmer 22 Torre Rekoske 23 Gretchen Mason 24 Carol Warner Haltom 25 Joel Blessant 26 Ann Miller 27 Kristen Ivy Daniel Cronkleton 28 Matthew Brown

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24 Hours that Changed the World by Adam Hamilton is our new small group study for Lent. Sign up for the small groups will be in The Well. Beginning February 14, the first Sunday in Lent (besides being Valentine’s Day), begins the Lenten Journey for six weeks. It has been said that the Holy land is the fifth Gospel and Adam Hamilton will walk the Via Dolorosa (the Way of Christ) so that we might better understand the story and the sacrifice Jesus Christ made for us, and how His story intersects with our story as the fulcrum of history, B.C. and A.D. attest to this fact. Each participant is invited to buy the book and the devotion that goes along with Adam Hamilton’s DVD lesson. You can buy your own book and devotion at the church office for $6 and $8 dollars. Remember these small groups are an excellent way to invite your friends, neighbors, and coworkers to a study that will deepen their faith and allow them to make new friends and possibly discover First Church as a community of faith that will nurture their faith.

Another opportunity for spiritual growth this season of Lent is to attend the various services we will be offering. To kick off the Lenten Journey, join us for the Ash Wednesday service on February 10, at 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday reminds those in attendance of our mortality. The placement of ashes upon the forehead as the minister says, “You came from dust and to dust you shall return,” is a shock to the system. No one likes to be reminded (especially in our death denying culture) that one day we will die and that our body (slowly or

quickly if we get cremated) will decompose. And, yet, if we can come to grips with our mortality, we can be set free from the fear of death because we believe in the One who conquered death with his Resurrection and promises new life for those who believe in him and become his disciples (John 11:17-27). Lent, is an old English word which means “Spring.” Spring is the time in which living things awake and arise from the death of winter to new life. So it is with Christians who celebrate the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. So it is fitting that we follow Jesus to Jerusalem and focus on the last week of his life to better under-stand the meaning of his death. Thus, I invite you to attend Holy Week services at First Church. On Maundy Thursday, March 24, at 7:00 p.m., we will be celebrating the last meal Jesus had with his disciples. Then on Good Friday at noon, we will have a simple lunch of soup and bread, and then go to the Chapel for a Good Friday service at 12:30 p.m. And for those who want to pray and meditate further on this holy day, we will provide a guided meditation of our Stained Glass windows that focuses on the life of Christ. So you can see there are several opportunities to deepen one’s faith as we enter into this season of Lent.

Grace and Peace, Pastor Brent

From the Pastor’s Desk

24 Hours That Changed the World

P.S. Don’t forget the pre-kickoff to Lent by attending our Fat Tuesday Pancake feed from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in The

Well on February 9, 2016.

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Chaplain’s Letter

Souper Bowl of Caring

A Love Story That winter he was filling the pulpit of a Baptist church in Vermont for a few months. On a

cold Sunday morning as the congregation filed past him shaking hands as they departed he asked an elderly widow, “How are you?” Actually he was neither expecting nor caring much about her answer even though he knew she lived alone on welfare in a very small, run-down apartment. She was too thin and quite stooped. She lifted her head to look at him and answered, “As well as can be expected.” That was all. She made her way out into the weather.

While he could be as deaf to a call for help as any of us, he did realize that as things stood at the moment he was all she had in the way of a minister. Now this man was normally a writer. He was an ordained minister, but he was only filling in. He was an author of books. Nevertheless he recognized that, “Every once in a while, if only to keep their hands in, Christians are to be Christs to each other for Christ’s sweet sake.” Reluctantly he made a decision to go visit the old woman. He dreaded it and expected the worst. He expected a long, dreary litany of complaints accompanied by whining and tears. He expected to feel awkward and inadequate. He expected to be bored, hoping to leave as soon as he decently could.

Nothing he expected to happen happened. He felt none of the things he expected to feel. Over the following eight years he visited on many afternoons in every season. Then one year, around Valentine’s Day, she died, and the writer/pastor conducted her funeral before a little group of family and friends. She was a memorable woman and he was homesick.

The writer/minister who fell in love was Frederick Buechner, our fellow seeker. He encourages us to listen to our lives, to be wise, to lift ourselves to ministry for Christ’s sweet sake.

Mary Goodwin, Chaplain

FPC will again host the InterFaith Ministries annual Souper Bowl luncheon on Friday, February 5. All proceeds go to the IFM hunger progra.ms that help the one out of seven families in Wichita that live with food insecurity. Popular chefs from major restaurants and clubs donate their best soups. Area bakers send fresh rolls. Church Women United provide desserts. The bottomless bowls of soup will be served by the Wichita Wagonmasters, who are also preparing some of their famous chili. Souvenir bowls created by area artists and children’s ceramic classes will be available to the first 200 guests. Area musicians will entertain, including Joe Stump, Richard Crowson, and Jonathan Murphy. Tickets at the door are $20.00, but are $15.00 if purchased in advance in the church office.

Plan to bring your lunch bunch between 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. for a great mid-day meal, while you support a worthy cause. Last year over 500 guests enjoyed the hospitality we provided, and organizers are planning for more attendees this year. Used cookbooks will also be for sale for bargain prices, if you’d like to donate some, bring them to the church office, they will be greatly appreciated!

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From the Parish Nurse

Sleep Apnea Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder that wreaks havoc on your health. You may have sleep apnea if you snore loudly and experience daytime fatigue even after a full night’s sleep. Sleep apnea occurs when you stop breathing repeatedly during your sleep (sometimes hundreds of times). When your airflow stops during a sleep apnea episode, the oxygen in your blood drops. This signals the brain to respond by briefly disturbing your sleep enough to kick start breathing, which can re-sume with a gasp or choking sound. This every night breathing pattern literally jolts you out of your natural sleeping rhythm. Your body then spends more time in light sleep and less time in the deep restorative sleep necessary for energy, mental sharpness, daytime productivity, and generally good health. Risk Factors for Sleep Apnea:

Overweight Male Over the age of 40 Smoker Gastroesophageal reflux, or GERD Have a large neck size (17 inches or greater in men: 16 inches or greater in women) Nasal obstruction due to a deviated septum, enlarged tonsils, and sinus or allergy problems

Signs and Symptoms of Sleep Apnea:

Chronic and loud snoring almost every night Gasping or choking during sleep Pauses in breathing pattern Waking up feeling short of breath Restless sleep and/or physically acting out drea.ms Daytime sleepiness and fatigue Uncharacteristic irritability and moodiness

Health Effects of Sleep Apnea: High blood pressure Stroke Heart failure, irregular heartbeats, and heart attacks Diabetes Depression Worsening of ADHD Headaches Forgetfulness and difficulty concentrating

If you think you may be experiencing sleep apnea (or your bed partner suspects this condition), con-tact your doctor. A referral to a sleep specialist may order a home based sleep study, using a porta-ble monitor, or an overnight stay at a sleep clinic, to officially diagnose sleep apnea. Treatment will consist of lifestyle changes and/or the use of breathing devices (CPAP-Continuous Positive Airflow Pressure or BPAP-Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure). With treatment, you can control the symp-toms, experience restorative sleep, and start feeling more alert and refreshed each day. And get your health back!

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Wednesday Fun Activities Continue Upcoming Events: February 3 (Wednesday): Wednesday Fun Activities February 10 (Wednesday): Potluck Meal and Ash Wednesday Service - No Wed. Fun February 17 (Wednesday): Wednesday Fun Activities February 24 (Wednesday): Wednesday Fun Activities February 26 (Friday): Family Movie Night in The Well - The Shaggy Dog (1959)

Children’s Ministry News

Save The Date! Sleepless In Sterling 2016

Friday, March 11

Through Sunday, March 13, 2016 Theme: #LoveThySelfie

Loving Ourselves As God Loves Us

Featuring: Dr. Rodger Nishioka, Christian Educator and

Professor of Christian Education Columbia Theological Seminary With The Sterling Praise Band

Registration Fee is $35 Registration Deadline is February 19, 2016

(Registration is $40 after 2/19/16)

Ash Wednesday Potluck-Dinner at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 10, in the East Dining Room. Service at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

Comics Corner

February 2016 First Presby News · 7

Youth Activities for February 2016 February 2 (Tuesday) –Youth Committee Meeting 6-7 p.m. February 3 (Wednesday) – YOUR time 5-5:30 p.m., Meal (youth) 5:30-6 p.m., True Blue 6-7:30 p.m. in the Youth Lounge. February 5-7 (Friday-Sunday) - Westminster Woods Middle School Winter Retreat February 6 (Saturday) -- The community breakfast is an ongoing mission of our church. We encourage youth and their families to volunteer. Anyone who would like to volunteer should contact Stephanie Hutchison at 409-4529 or e-mail her at stevie.bird2@gmail.com. February 7 (Sunday) – (2) worship services at 9:00 a.m and 10:45 a.m. Youth Sunday school is in the Youth Lounge from 10-10:30 a.m. *NEW-12:15 Encounter is in The Well at 12:15 p.m.. No melodrama rehearsal/PYC. February 9 (Fat Tuesday) – Fat Tuesday celebration for the whole church in The Well from 5:30-8 p.m. with pancakes and other goodies. February 10 (Ash Wednesday) – Potluck dinner at 6 p.m. followed by Ash Wednesday worship service at 7 p.m.. We invite the youth to come from 5-6 p.m. to help set-up for dinner, but no True Blue or small groups. February 13 (Saturday) – Youth Council meeting at FPC El Dorado. February 14 (Sunday) - (2) worship services at 9:00 a.m and 10:45 a.m. Youth Sunday school is in the Youth Lounge from 10-10:30 a.m. Melodrama/PYC from 1-3 p.m.. All youth 6th-12th grade are welcome. February 17 (Wednesday) – YOUR time 5-5:30 p.m., Meal (youth) 5:30-6 p.m., True Blue 6-7:30 p.m. in the Youth Lounge. February 20 (Saturday) - Trivia Night Fundraiser 6:30 p.m. February 21 (Sunday) – (2) worship services at 9:00 a.m and 10:45 a.m. Youth Sunday school is in the Youth Lounge from 10-10:30 a.m. Melodrama/PYC from 1-3 p.m.. All youth 6th-12th grade are welcome. February 24 (Wednesday) – YOUR time 5-5:30 p.m. in the Youth Lounge, Meal (youth) 5:30-6 p.m., True Blue 6-7:30 p.m. February 26 (Friday) – Family Movie Night in The Well, 6:00 p.m. February 28 (Sunday) – (2) worship services at 9:00 a.m and 10:45 a.m. Youth Sunday school is in the Youth Lounge from 10-10:30 a.m. Melodrama/PYC from 1-3 p.m.. All youth 6th-12th grade are welcome. Questions? E-mail Geri Doll doll@firstchurchwichita.org, call or text 316-737-8855. We are happy to give you a ride if needed.

Youth Activities

Save the Date for the New Alumni Youth Melodrama, April 8, 9, and 10!

New in 2016! We are inviting all melodrama alumni to take part in all or one of our performances. Please contact Geri Doll, Lorena Kite, Stacey Rucker, or Cynthia Rekoske if you are interested in taking part in the fun and frivolity of the good ole melodrama! New in 2016! We are adding a Saturday matinee and will be inviting our

members and friends from the senior living residences along with anyone who would love to come to our performance on a Saturday afternoon.

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January Economy Corner News Our 2015 sales total is $102,435! December’s total sales were $10,094.42. FPC’s share was $9390.28 and Grace’s was $704.14. days There was a $436.68 decrease in sales over December 2014. This is due to being closed for 7 days during the month because of storms and the holidays. We filled 49 vouchers for basic clothing necessities that was equivalent to $671.25. FPC’s portion of the vouchers equaled $575.00 and Grace’s was $96.25. This year we have filled 877 vouchers that equaled $12,600 worth of basic clothing. The International Refugees who have been relocated to Wichita received 59 of those vouchers. We purchased new back-packs for $600.00 for the Refugee students. The Corner also donated items to 29 various agencies. We used $8000 to purchase 296 winter coats and other articles of winter clothing. Inspired by the success of the 2nd annual “Coat Project” and the super after- Christmas sales on winter wear, we have already purchased 159 coats for 2016’s 3rd annual “Coat Project”. We would like to invite the congregation to also contribute coats. Coat donations may taken to the church office. We are storing the coats in the FPC’s attic and there is lots of space to fill. We are collecting hats, gloves scarves to also store for next winter. We appreciate your generous donations of items and time which helped to make this one of our most successful years. We are grateful for the opportunity to share our profits and strive to fulfill our Mis-sion in offering assistance to our urban community .

Economy Corner

Quarterly Report

January-December 2015 Financial Results

Income $599,652.17 Contributions $1,807.85 Investments $217,983.00 Foundations $87,524.65 Economy Corner $87,524.65 Other $160,924.45 Total $1,067,892.12 Expenses Communications $7.416.01 Deacons $2,671.85 Worship/Music $5,271.93 Membership $849.50 Education/Fellowship 27,057.25 Mission/EC $88,051.46 Finance/Administration $146,149.74 Facilities/Utilities $275,540.52 Stewardship $750.52 Personnel $539,987.65 Total $1,093,746.71

We concluded the year with a $25,854.59 shortfall, which is significantly better that the projected deficit of $150,498.00 we expected. The reduction is largely attributable to the approximately $100,000 we received from various wills and bequests. Additionally, our expenses came in $25,000 less than projected. At this point we have sufficient reserves to cover the $25,854.59 shortfall. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.

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Final Blessing and Closing Announcements.

a. This week's ministry cell meetings will be held

on the various Facebook group pages where the

usual group chatting takes place. Please log in and

don't miss out.

b. Thursday's Catechism Study will be held live on

Skype at 1900hrs GMT. Please don't miss out.

c. You can follow your Pastor on Twitter this

weekend for counseling and prayers.

God bless and have a nice day.

Epiphany Soup Luncheon Alex is King!

PASTOR: "The Lord be with you!"

CONGREGATION: And with your spirit"

PASTOR: "Will everyone please turn on their

tablet, PC, iPad, smart phone, and Kindle Bibles

to 1 Corinthians, 13:13.

And please switch on your Bluetooth to

download the sermon."

P-a-u-s-e......

"Now, Let us pray committing this week into

God's hands.

Open your Apps, BBM, Twitter and Facebook,

and chat with God"

S-i-l-e-n-c-e

"As we take our Sunday tithes and offerings,

please have your credit and debit cards ready."

"You can log on to the church Wi-Fi using the

password 'Lord909887.'

The ushers will circulate mobile card swipe

machines among the worshipers:

a. Those who prefer to make electronic fund

transfers are directed to computers and laptops at

the rear of the church.

b. Those who prefer to use iPads can open

them.

c. Those who prefer telephone banking, take out

your cell phones to transfer your contributions to

the church account.

The holy atmosphere of St. Matthew’s becomes

truly electrified as ALL the smart phones, iPads,

PCs and laptops beep and flicker!

Church Services in 2018

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Partners for Wichita is hosting their popular Trivia Night Fundraiser on Saturday, February 20, 2016. This event will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 525 N. Broadway. Doors will open at 6:30p.m. and trivia will begin at 7:00 p.m.. The cost is $120 for teams of eight people registered in advance (a sav-ing), or $20 per individual in advance or all at the door. The price of admission includes a fun-filled night of trivia and laughs, soda, water, and table snacks. Please feel free to bring your own snacks, but please no alcohol. There is plenty of time between rounds for conversation, laughter, and fun. Trivia categories can vary greatly. Throughout the evening, we’ll play other fun little games (i.e. 50/50 raffle, Heads or Tails, attendance prizes, etc.), trying to raise as much money as possible to support Partners for Wichita. What is PARTNERS FOR WICHITA? The mission of Partners for Wichita is to pursue peace and well-being in Wichita and beyond through partnerships, by connecting individuals, faith communities and community organizations to meet urgent needs in the greater Wichita area. Partners for Wichita is es-pecially known for “Filling the Gap Lunches for Kids,” providing nourishing lunches for 800 children and youth each day during critical times of Spring Break and the end of summer vacation. We initiate the gathering of over 1,600 “Bags of Blessings” – filled with essential personal care items from about 50 con-gregations and distributed through 30 helping agencies to our neediest neighbors. Our Safe Streets/Youth Corps program reaches students with classes valuing healthy living and community service. What is a TRIVIA NIGHT? Teams of 8 people compete against other teams through 10 rounds of trivia.

Each round will have 10 questions and the team works together to answer the questions. At the end of the

night, the team with the most correct answers wins a prize.

Feel free to call or email Sally Fahrenthold, 316-683-8649, partnersforwichita.org, with any questions. Extra registration forms may be found on the Information Table.

Presbyterian Women

The Christmas bake sale sponsored by PW raised $413.00 which will go to the Kansas Food Bank to help match a $60,000 challenge grant from Car-gill for week-end backpacks of food for food insecure children throughout the state. PW and the Youth

Group are scheduled to volunteer at the Food Bank during spring break on Thursday, March 17. Anyone in the congregation is invited to join them in filling the backpacks. Thanks to FPC bakers and shoppers who supported this project!

Thank You

Thank you for the beautiful pink flowers for my birthday! I was thrilled to receive them. You are so kind.

Vivian Fleming

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Session Notes

The Session received an update from the Ca.mp Committee regarding the swimming pools. The discussion was referred back to Facilities, Ca.mp and Finance Committees for fur-ther planning and details. The Session approved the pro-posed 2016 budget. It will be presented at the annual con-g r e g a t i o n a l m e e t i n g , 01/24/2016.

The Finance Committee reported that we ended 2015 with a deficit of $25,854. Options for utilizing the Harriet Prichard gift were discussed. The discussion was referred to Christian Education Committee to discuss with Children’s Committee and Youth Committee. Current membership of First

Presbyterian Church is 447.

The March Presby News Deadline is February 15.

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Items from the January 19, 2016 Session Meeting