Gracious God, give us generous hearts to share whatever gift it is that you

have given us and to accept the generosity of others.

FPC STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGNA CONGREGATIONAL CONVERSATION

ON IMPACT AND DREAMS

October 27, 2019

*for those who wish to stand

*HYMN Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ #526

SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 25:14-30 (Parable of the Talents) pg. 41, NT

TABLE TALK: “IMPACT” What did you do with your money? Randy Graham

SCRIPTURE READING Luke 21:1-4 (The Widow’s Mite) pg. 115, NT

STORIES OF THE IMPACT OF GENEROSITY Pete Peterson

SCRIPTURE READING Acts 2:17-21 (Dreaming Dreams) pg. 160, NT

TABLE TALK: “DREAMS” What’s your dream for FPC? Randy Graham

COLLECTION OF OFFERING

ANTHEM God Gives Us A Future With Hope Choplin

*DOXOLOGY We Are An Offering #710

PRAYER OF DEDICATION

*HYMN I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me #700

BLESSING AND BENEDICTION

DISTRIBUTION OF PLEDGE PACKETS Sydney Soderberg

TODAY’S VOLUNTEERS:Coffee Hostess: Betsy Scholten Greeters: Denice & Robert JustusUshers: Abbey, Chris, Colin & Katelyn Rupe & the Stewardship CommitteeManor Bus Driver: Sunrise Presbyterian

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: NOVEMBER 4This year’s Horizon’s Bible Study is Love Carved in Stone: A Fresh Look at the Ten Commandments.We meet for one hour on the first Monday of every month through June at 5:30 p.m. in the Hope Room. The books are $10 and are available in the church office and at meetings.

ALL SAINTS DAY AND 50+ YEAR MEMBER RECOGNITIONOn November 3rd, First Presbyterian Church of Salina will be honoring its saints: Those who have died in the past year, and our still-living 50+ year members. All Saints Day is Friday, November 1st. It was established by the early church as an opportunity to honor all the saints, known and unknown. In the Reformed tradition, All Saints' Day has a different focus. While we may give thanks for the lives of particular luminaries of ages past, the emphasis is on the ongoing sanctification of the whole people of God. Rather than putting saints on pedestals as holy people set apart in glory, we give glory to God for the ordinary, holy lives of the believers in this and every age. Thus, it is appropriate to give thanks to members of our community of faith who have died in the past year, as well as 50+ year members. We also pray that we may be counted among the company of the faithful in God's eternal realm.

VETERANS DAY TRIBUTE: NOVEMBER 10Veterans 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 10th, in advance of Veterans Day, November 11th. If you are a veteran, or have any family members who have served in the armed forces, please provide

the information to Beth in the church office (beth@fpcsalina.org) by Tuesday, November 5th, so that we can compile a special commemorative tribute.

PRESBYTERIAN MANOR SOUP SUPPER: NOVEMBER 1Presbyterian Manor's 39th Annual Soup Supper is on Friday, November 1, from 4-7:30 p.m. Homemade chili and chicken noodle soup are served with crackers and a slice of pie of your choice. Pies will be from Carriage Crossing Restaurant in Yoder. Yum! There will be a silent auction and special donation drawings as well. Tickets are available at Salina Presbyterian Manor or you can call Melissa McCoy at 785-825-1366. Advance tickets are $8. Tickets at the door are $9. Children 10 and younger are $6. Serving hours are: Dine-in: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Carry-out: 4-7 p.m. Proceeds from the supper will benefit the Good Samaritan program, which serves an important aspect of the Presbyterian Manor’s mission: to ensure that residents continue to have a home here even if they deplete their funds through no fault of their own. They will have a shuttle bus available from the parking area south of Crawford.

COMING UP THIS WEEK AT FPC: Did we make a mistake? We want to correct it! Email office@fpcsalina.org and we'll fix it.

GROUNDED IN CREED: ADULT EDUCATION CLASSThe Apostles’ Creed has been around for about 1,500 years, and has grounded the faith of the Christian church ever since. But why does it say what it says? Have you ever been puzzled by some of its phrases? Want to learn more about what each section says? If you’re curious, we hope you will join us in the six-week study Grounded in Creed. We meet in the Hope Room on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. for this book and DVD-based discussion from October 20 – November 24. Books are available in the church office for a $13 donation.

SIGN UP TO HOST OUR GOD SQUAD GROUP FOR DINNERAre you interested in hosting our God Squad (middle school) group for dinner at your house this fall? We meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:45 - 7:45. This is a wonderful way to get to know our youth and for our youth to get to know you! Go online to bit.ly/GodSquadDinners for full details or to sign up. Please see Pastor Keith with any questions or concerns.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT YOGA AT FPC!Anytime is a perfect time to join Yoga at FPC! Yoga classes take place on Wednesdays from

5-6 p.m. in the youth annex. Stop by any Wednesday to stretch those muscles, slow down and listen to your inner self, too. All levels of ability are welcome for an integration of body, mind and the spirit. There is a suggested $5 donation, but it is not required. If you have any questions, email yoga@fpcsalina.org.

SUNDAY, October 27Adult Education Class – Hope Room, 9 amNursery Open – 9:45 amWorship – Blair Hall, 10 amConfirmation Class – Youth Room, 11:15 am

TUESDAY, October 29Staff Meeting – Hope Room, 9 am

WEDNESDAY, October 30FBI/FBI-In-Training – Downstairs Classroom,

3:45 pmYoga – Youth Annex, 5 pmMidWeek Manna – Blair Hall, 5:15 pmChoir Practice – Choir Room, 6:30 pmGod Squad – Panera Bread, 6:45 pm

THURSDAY, October 31 – Happy Halloween!HeBrews Sr High Bible Study – Mokas, 6:45 amStewardship Meeting – Hope Room, 8:30 amMail November News – Hope Room, 10:30 am

SUNDAY, November 3 – All Saints DayAdult Education Class – Hope Room, 9 amNursery Open – 9:45 amWorship – Sanctuary, 10 amFellowship – Parlor, 11 amConfirmation Class – Youth Room, 11:15 amBlood Pressure Checks – Parlor, 11:30 amManor Service – Presbyterian Manor, 3 pm

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