Volume 75 April 11, 2012 Number 7
Organ Concerts
4:00 p.m. Sunday, April 14
Sanctuary
Anna Myeong Robert E. Jacoby II
7:30 p.m. Friday, April 19
Sanctuary
Korean born Dr. Anna Myeong has performed worldwide including Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris and Westminster Abbey in London.
Dr. Bob Jacoby, a retired family practice physician, has served as assistant organist at FPC since 1975.
Visit our Web site: www.fpctopeka.org
From the Heart……… Associate Pastor Cheryl Galan
“It’s worthy of your attendance,” she said. Sarah was talking about the up-coming Ministry and Mission Fair that will fill Disciples Hall and Willard Hall with the evidence of God’s activity, within and beyond our church. On Sunday, April 28, from 9:00-10:15 , a Carnival Style experience will come to life! There will be food, games, and prizes, along with informational, inspirational displays. You’ll see what our church does and why it matters. And you’ll be amazed. It’s worthy of your attendance. You : long-timers who have poured energy and commitment over the years into making First Presbyterian Church of Topeka a life-giving, community-serving congregation. You : new-comers and some-timers who are just beginning to form relationships and tap into the experiences our church offers. You : of youth and of age. Little ones in strollers, older ones with walkers and wheelchairs, toddlers toddling, preschoolers scrambling, boomers ambling. Something for all. Something for you. It’s worthy of your attendance. Worthy, commendable, laudable, valuable, precious, and deserving…because this event will make visible the connections God is weaving among us. You’ll see what our church does with the spiritual gifts and passion God
has given us. Tapping into the renewable energy source of God’s Spirit, we draw from a current of vast and never-ending possibility. You’ll see how this current energizes our worship, pulses through long-standing experiences of congregational life and sparks new initiatives in ministry and mission. You’ll see what we cherish and where we are leaving tracks for others to follow. You’ll see who we serve. Beyond the walls and often behind the scenes is a network of care and compassion, sharing God’s love from the heart of Topeka. Quietly, faithfully, we’re sending surges of time and financial resources for the sake of those who need to know God’s love and care. And, you’ll see why it matters, not only for those who are served, who receive hope and help, but also for those who, through service to others, are infused with the peace of Christ. It’s worthy of your attendance. Once upon a time, some friends gathered around a campfire. They laughed, they told stories. They roasted marshmallows. They gazed at the stars. And then they fell into silence, simply contemplating the dance of the flames around the burning logs. After a few minutes, one of them took the fire tongs, carefully picked up a brightly burning ember and placed it to one side of the hearth all alone. Then she sat back in her chair and they all watched in quiet contemplation, as the one lone ember's flame flickered and diminished. There was a momentary glow and then
its fire was no more. Soon it was cold and dead. Then someone else stood up, picked up the cold, dead ember and placed it back in the fire. Immediately it began to glow, thanks to the light and warmth of the burning coals around it. Don’t we need one another? In Christian community, we share experiences that keep our faith alive, that fill our days with meaning, and create memories we carry with us always. In Christian community, we become who we are. Our life comes to hold the shape and form of the experiences we share. In Christian community, we’re touched by the light and warmth of God’s Spirit that keeps the ember of love alive and burns within us, so that the peace and forgiveness of Christ might spread to touch others, with the gospel’s good news.
Won’t you meet us at the Fair? It’ll be just the ticket, worthy of your attendance! Blessings,
Cheryl
Ministry &
Mission Fair
Sunday, April 28, 2013
9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
(in lieu of our regularly scheduled Church School c lasses)
Bring Your Family.....Invite Your Friends There will be Activities for All Ages
Come to the Carnival!!!
Featuring Food, Games, Prizes, and Fun-filled Inter action
See What our church does.
See Why it matters.
See Where your gifts and passion are making a dif ference
Connect with Friends....Meet someone new
Be Amazed and Inspired
Each participant will receive six tickets to 'depos it' according to
YOUR gifts and passion.
Come....Meet Us At The Fair!
Children & Youth Life Events Easter Sunday with Children
Easter Egg
Hunt Due to snow on Palm Sunday, the annual Easter Egg Hunt was postponed and moved to the church on Easter morning. Special thanks to the Children & Family Life and
Youth & Family Life ministries who helped set up the morning’s activities for approximately 25 children and their families. It was a joyful morning!
Lee in the Library reading to the children
Night Hike For Youth
at the Galan’s
Heartland Center Summer Camp The brochures are at the church office
reception desk. Fantastic camp experiences for completed kindergartners through graduated 12th graders are available throughout the summer. Help with camp fees is available as well! Please contact Lee in the church office for more information.
Night Hike at the Galan’s
SUNDAY,
APRIL 21
Vacation Bible School ’s Kingdom Rock is headed our way June 3-7!
The annual VBS Kick-off Ice Cream Social will be held
Sunday, June 2 at 4:00pm
5th Tuesday Dinner Gathering
blue moose 3030 SW Wanamaker
Tuesday April 30 6:00 p.m.
RSVP 233.9601 by Monday, April 29
Fun @ First Church-Wide
Local Hands-on Mission Day April 27
Can You Give a Little TLC? We all need a little “tender loving care” from time to time! Heartland Camp and Conference Center is no exception! TLC Day is a way volunteers and supporters of the Heartland Camp and Conference Center help prepare it for the upcoming summer camping season. Heartland’s Staff and Board of Directors need help setting up, repairing, cleaning and more. It only takes little more than one hour to get to Heartland and a group from First Presbyterian will head that way Saturday morning, April 27 to work between 9:00 am - Noon. If you can participate, PLEASE BRING: gloves, work clothes, any tools you might find useful, and a heart of service. Doughnuts, coffee and lunch will be provided. If you would like to volunteer or learn more, please contact FPC members Jim Coder at 845-0142 or Marty Snyder at 266-3750 or [email protected].
Heartland Center
First Presbyterian Church is a Stephen Ministry Church
Challenges face everyone!! If you would like a caring ear to listen and someone to walk with you for even a short time, remember….. Contact Jane Owen (862-5959)[email protected], or Barb Stanley (478-0032) [email protected]
Christmas in Action Only 5 minutes away from our beautiful church home lives a low-income woman whose tiny house is in desperate need of repair and maintenance. We know what it means to Go-and-Serve and to Go-and-Share….. What would it mean if we were to STAY and SERVE? Please join our growing group of FPC volunteers as we partner with Christmas in Action on their annual, national Workday, Saturday April 27 between 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. Hundreds of homes across the country will be repaired and hundreds of homeowners will know that people cared enough to give up their day to help a neighbor. Christmas in Action’s mission is “to follow God's teachings by working together to preserve and revitalize houses and communities assuring that low-income elderly and disabled homeowners live in warmth, safety and independence.” Skilled and unskilled volunteers are welcome all or part of the day! Sign up on the Bulletin Board in Disciples Hall or contact Lee Walker at 633-0335 or [email protected]. Volunteer application forms are available at the front desk and can be left in Lee’s box who will contact you with information about the homeowner, house and spe-cific workday needs. There are 3 ways to participate! ONE - On Saturday, April 27 between 8:00 – 5:00 we will help her live with more dignity and safety by replacing exterior doors, painting her tiny house and yard cleaning. Help part or all of the day! TWO – On Saturday, April 27 a team is needed to provide snacks and lunch for the work team. THREE - Prep work will be needed between 9:00 am-Noon on Saturday, April 20 to scrape old paint and get the house ready for painting on the 27th. Please let Lee know when and how you can help!
In Memoriam
Ruth Granger Stauffer December 4, 1926 — March 31, 2013
Member since 1974
We extend our sympathy to John Stauffer, family and friends on the death of
Ruth Stauffer. Our thoughts and prayers go out to them at this time as we all
trust in the powerful promises of God. _______________________________
Correction: We reported incorrect information
regarding the death of Michael Scott Watson who died February 23 at age 33.
He was the son of Warren and Beth Watson, and father to Parker Stroud.
Moms Group Anniversary Celebration On April 3, members of the Moms Group and some
of their Mentoring Moms gathered at the Blue Moose to celebrate their First Anniversary as a
group that gathers each month in the bonds of faith, fellowship and friendship. This group is open to
members and regular visitors of FPC who have in-fant through kindergarten aged children.
For more information please email [email protected].
Congratulations Moms!
Those grieving losses: The family of Ruth Stauffer, The family of Kathryn Apel, The family of Dick, Carolyn, Jill and David Adams, The family of Julie and Richard Lady, Carol Deason, Paul and Nancy Kindling. Those recovering from illness, surgery or rehabilitation, or in treatment for cancer: Maxine Jackson, Don and Mary Patterson, Janie Coates, Terry Coder, Edith Chandler, Marilyn Ham, Michele Sailors, Roy Knisley. Those with on-going health concerns: Mary Clarke, Jim Fitzgerald, Dick Rogers, Ray Ann Burdiek, Helen Wiseman, Bryce Daniels, Ethel Zamzow. Family and Friends in need: Ryan Karnik (nephew of Lisa & Dan Anderson, surgery April up-coming brain tumor surgery), Hugh Clark, Edie Morris, Alice Payne, Melvin Thomas. Prayers of thanks and celebration: The Foster Family, as Patty’s brother Tom Paulson has been inducted into the KSU Seaton Society Hall of Fame. The Townsend Family, in the signing of House Bill 2252 (ending the statute of limitations on rape). Mel Townsend testified in the hearings that led to the passage of this law.
Prayer List
Next FPC MESSENGER will be published on April 25, 2013 Sunday Schedule: Worship Services 8:15 a.m.-Chapel & 10:30 a.m.-Sanctuary
9:15 a.m.-Church School for all ages
First Presbyterian Church 817 SW Harrison Street Topeka KS 66612-1607 Web site: fpctopeka.org
e-mail: [email protected] (785)233-9601 Fax: (785)232-4402
Ministers
All the Members of the Congregation
Pastors Brad Walker, Pastor
Cheryl Galan, Associate Pastor Neil Weatherhogg, Pastor Emeritus
Program Coordinator
Lee Walker
Music Staff Kevin Kellim, Director of Music
Norma Pettijohn, Organist/Bell Choir Dir. Robert Jacoby II, Assistant Organist
Support Staff
Coleen Akers, Financial Secretary Pam Perry, Administrative Asst.
Francie Forrestt Riley, Communications Glenn Voss, Maintenance Supervisor Ken Luginbill, Part Time Custodian Becky Foster, Nursery Coordinator
Jim Coder, Clerk of Session
FPC MESSENGER (UPS315-640) is published semi-monthly, by the First Presbyterian Church, 817 SW Harrison Street, Topeka, Kansas 66612-1607; phone 785-233-9601. Periodical Postage paid at Topeka, Kansas. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to FPC MESSENGER, 817 SW Harrison, Topeka, Kansas 66612-1607.
Thanks to everyone who contributed to the One Great Hour of Sharing
As of March 31, 2013. The proceeds are $1,236.
Sharing brings joy to others, to God and
to us
