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First Presby “In the Heart of the City, In the Heart of God”
March 2019 ● Volume 50, Number 3
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 [email protected] www.firstchurchwichita.org
Sunday Worship Schedule
Worship 8:30 a.m. (Chapel) Coffee Fellowship 9:15 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
Associate Pastor Page 4
Parish Nurse News Page 5
Children’s Ministry Page 6
Youth Activities Page 7
Economy Corner Page 8
It’s Happening Here Page 9
Ministries & Missions Page 10
Calendar Page 11
DURFEE 360 Exploring Contemporary Religious and Cultural Issues
Featuring Anthony Brown Distinguished American baritone Anthony Brown is a classically trained singer, international pro-moter of peace, and citizen of the world. Lauded for his moving performances of spirituals, Brown takes the listener into the world of the music he is singing. Most recently he has collabo-rated with legendary folk singer Pete Seeger, who appears with him via video, in the multi-media musical documentary, I Go On Singing: Paul Robeson’s Life in his Words and Songs. His work as peacemaker has taken him to political hot spots in Africa, Asia, Europe, South America and across North America. In each venue he stresses the oneness of the human family.
Hesston College Bel Canto Singers Mr. Brown will be joined by Hesston College Bel Canto Singers under the direction of Russell Adrian. Bel Canto performs sacred and secular music at campus events, in the community, and on tours throughout the U.S.
Save the Date Concert at Mark Arts 1307 N. Rock Rd., Wichita, KS March, 31, 2019 3:00 p.m. (doors open 2:15) Cost of this event is underwritten by First Presbyterian Church
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Congregational Care Let Us Focus Our Prayers on These Members: Emily Haltom, Roseann and Howard Waller, Marilyn
Kuhns, Emma Johnston, Donna and Wade Brodin, Elizabeth and Steve Wilkes, Carol and Dick Blumenshine, Lynne and Glenn Ziegler, Penninah Ziegler, Barbara and Paul Works, David Alexander, Marilyn and David Grisham, Mayme Pearl Ward, Jill and Gary Tanner, Sue and Frank Solomon, Bill Sloan, Jr., Susan and Marc Jones, Naomi Lingwood, Tammi and Eric Schulte & family, Megan Cabrales, Betty Broderson, Pat Mah, Susan Urban, Cleo Richards, Jackson Haltom, Vel-ta Clough, Harry and Elfie Alexander and Pearl Whittit.
1 Warren Carter Norma Tucker 2 Evelyn Hibarger Sheldon Sears Katie Waddell-Ritz Lynne Ziegler 4 Donna Hellums Kathy McVey Steve Perry 5 Brad Cline Barbara Works 6 Donna Brodin 7 Mary Johnson Trey Warner 10 Mary Crouch 11 Felix Briggs Ron Lyon
Jason Van Sickle 12 E. Rogene Glenn 13 Louise Farmer 16 Mary Beth Wegerle 17 Howard Waller 18 Kevin Cronkleton Jackson Mace Janet Setser 19 Cliff Wathne 23 Mary Hollowell 26 Marilyn Lewis Terisita Saghi 27 Melody Stanberry 28 Allen Hillen 30 Carol Blumenshine 31 Nancy Perry
The Rev. Dr. Brent O. Johnston Pastor/Head of Staff
Judy Conners Parish Associate (Visitation)
Joan Aldrich Parish Nurse
Geri Doll Director of Youth Ministry
Liz Norris Director of Children’s Ministry
children [email protected]
Steve Bixler Director of Music
Mark Sweeney Organist
Gary Huffman Archivist/Assoc. Organist
Administrative Staff
Michelle Edwards Administrative Assistant
Susan Waters Bookkeeper
Roy Yarbrough Facilities Manager
Mary Burgett Economy Corner Manager
Phyllis Robertson Economy Corner Assistant Manager
Dave Duncan Whispering Winds Camp Manager [email protected]
Melinda Sears Clerk of the Session [email protected]
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From the Pastor’s Desk Dave Fulton—Retired ELCA Pastor and Full-time Chaplain at VA Some of you have already had a chance to meet Pastor Dave volunteering at the Community Breakfast or exchanging the Peace at our 10:45 a.m. worship ser-vice. Dave is a retired ELCA pastor. He was the Pastor/Priest at St. Paul Luther-an Church in Wichita until recently. He is now a Chaplain at the VA and is ac-tively involved in the two non-profits he started: Safe Streets and Partners for Wichita. Dave has an office on the third floor to do his non-profit work and has agreed to fill in for me whenever I am gone. Towards that end, he will be preaching on March 10 and 17 while I am in Aberdeen, Scotland, attending seminars for the Distant PhD students. So, if you see him on Sunday or Saturday or anytime at First or out in the community say “Hello.” Response to Sermon Series on “Questions of Existence and Meaning” I have been heartened by the responses I have received from my sermon series on the questions of exist-ence and the meaning of life. I have tried my best to keep copies on the information table, but they keep disappearing. So, I am considering making them into a booklet when I am done for ease of use and pos-sibly to use as a discussion group or other contexts.
Small Groups as a way to prepare for Lent and Durfee 360 event For Lent we will be studying Howard Thurman’s classic, Jesus and the Disinherit-ed. It is a little book, but it is filled with insight about what the Gospel might say to those whose backs are backed up against the wall. Thurman believed this was the situation that Jesus lived in when confronting the powers-at-be calling for repent-ance and it is certainly speaking to the African American experience. But it also speaks to anyone or any group that feels helpless against the forces that are lined up against them. This book along with Luke Powery’s, Were You There, will be used to help us pre-pare for the upcoming Durfee 360 event on March 31, 2019, at 3 p.m. at the Mark Arts building. Anthony Brown, a world renown baritone, and Hesston Choir will be performing “Negro Spirituals” and other songs around the theme of peace and justice. Sign up for these groups are in The Well.
So, prepare for Lent this year by attending our Ash Wednesday service on March 6, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Sign up and participate in a small group study of Jesus and the Disinherited and attend the Durfee 360 event with Anthony Brown and the Hesston Choir on March 31, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. at the Mark Arts. And in so doing may we have a view from below as Dietrich Bonhoeffer spoke about in his Christmas letter to his fellow conspirators in December of 1942: “It remains an experience of incomparable value that we have once learned to see the great events of world history from below, from the perspective of the outcasts, the suspects, the maltreated, the powerless, the op-pressed and reviled, in short from the perspective of the suffering.” Indeed, this might be one way we are to pick up our cross this season of Lent that be might be formed by the cruciform of Christ. Grace and Peace, Pastor Brent
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A Few Words from Pastor Judy. . . . .
Sometimes our sense of well-being and security can disappear in a flash. I’m not talking about when the furnace decides to quit or when we discover our car has a flat tire as we are heading out for work or an appointment. I’m talking about those ca-lamities that inevitably occur in life over which we have no control.
It is those very times – loss of a loved one, loss of a job or a decrease in our in-come, when illness strikes either us or someone we love –, when we feel helpless - when we realize how utterly dependent we are on God. And God does not work alone. He works through His community of faith. It is at times such as these when we turn to our church family for the support and comfort we need. It is at times such as these that we take time to give thanks for the love of God that comes to us from others.
Jesus sent his disciples out, not individually, but in pairs or groups, so that their witness might be more effective, and they would have a support system in difficult times. That principle is at the heart of our calling as the church – working together, building up that sense of community, watching out for each other as we go about the ministry to which God has called us.
During these forty days of Lent, may we remind ourselves that Jesus was hu-man and experienced the same fears and anxieties that we feel in times of adversity. How he must have agonized over the fate that he knew awaited him in Jerusalem! How he must have needed the presence and comfort of his disciples as he neared the end of his journey! And yet they failed him…. completely, for they were human too. Fear for themselves and denial of what was happening to their leader took over, just as fear and denial sometimes keep us from reaching out to those who need us most, including strangers.
But Jesus never gave in to his fear, even when he pleads with God, “Father for you all things are possible; remove this cup from me.” He asks God to throw him a line. But things don’t always work out the way we want. Jesus then says, “Not what I want, but what you want.” (Mark 14:36)
Even in his aloneness Jesus trusts God, despite his fear. He finally accepts that the only way out is through. Even as the disciples abandoned Jesus at his hour of need, even as we sometimes fail each other, the resurrection was God’s victory over the worst of humanity. The disciples got a second chance, and so do we. For those who believe in the Easter story one thing is certain: God wins.
When you get to your wit’s end,
You’ll find God lives there.
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From the Parish Nurse
When I was growing up in a large Catholic family, we were required to ‘give up’ something for Lent. It was supposed to be something that we loved, and it would be a big sacrifice not to have. I think every year it seemed to be centered around food; mostly sweets, like chocolate candy or a pop. We would also fast from meat on Ash Wednesday and every Friday; we had a lot of tuna fish casseroles and other fish dishes. We also attended church more often and prayed the rosary together frequently as a family. Lent is a season of repentance, fasting, reflection, and preparation for the coming celebration of Easter. By observing 40 days of Lent, Christian followers replicate Jesus’s sacrifice and withdrawal into the desert for 40 days in preparation for His public ministry. We remember Jesus’s suffering in the desert and on the cross, and our sins and the sins of the world that put Him there. Lent invites us to make our minds and hearts ready for remembering all that Jesus has done and continues to do for us. Here are some ideas for Lenten activities you and your family might want to start as a tradition to better yourself and help others: 1. Give up buying things you don’t need. Put the money that you would have spent in a
jar and put some towards a savings account AND donate some of it, too. Be grateful for all that you already own and practice gratitude daily.
2. Give up or cut down on screen time. Replace 30 minutes or more of TV/Computer/Tablet time with 30 minutes of devotion/prayer time.
3. Give up complaining. We don’t realize how much complaining we do until we vow to give it up. And our family members will make us accountable to this sacrifice.
4. Give up meals out or cut down on eating out. This also offers good family time around the table at home, saves money, and is a healthier choice, too.
5. Give up gossiping. Do not say anything negative about someone else. If someone starts the negativity, interject something nice or change the subject.
6. Do say at least 3 nice things for your spouse (significant other) and children daily. 7. Encourage one another. At a mealtime, go around the table and take turns saying
something encouraging about each member of the family. Really work to build each other up daily.
8. Be hospitable. Invite individuals or a family that you may not be well acquainted with to share time or a meal together.
9. Reach out to someone else. Choose a person that would appreciate words of encouragement by writing a handwritten note, a text or phone call.
10. Take a break from busyness. For the 6 weeks of Lent, try and cut back on things that make your life too busy. Learn to say no to extra activities or volunteering for another committee. This will allow more rest and give you space to focus on God.
Joan Aldrich
IDEAS ON WHAT TO GIVE UP AND DO FOR LENT
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Children’s Ministry News
Upcoming Dates March 6– Ash Wednesday. Clubs will run as normal until 7 p.m. when all children K-5th grade will at-tend the Ash Wednesday service in the Sanctuary. March 13- NO CLUBS. HAVE A GREAT SPRING BREAK
Easter is fast approaching. The Children’s Ministry Team will be taking donations for the church wide Annual Easter Egg hunt. If you would like to donate to this event, we ask that you please provide PRE-FILLED EGGS. Please leave your donations in the workroom marked FPC Children. Thank you in ad-
vance for your support. Questions? Call Liz Norris at (316) 214-4318.
SAVE THE DATE Vacation Bible School– June 5, 6, 7 “WHO’S my Neighbor?” is this year’s VBS theme. *Note this year VBS will run in the evenings & be 3 days only. VBS planning is underway and we are working on some big things this year. The workgroup has been working very hard to make this the best VBS yet. We are working with Adult Ed to add an adult component and hope you will join us for a fun three evenings of learning and fel-lowship.
Games Camp at Whispering Winds– June 11, 12, 13 & 14 We hope to have another lock-in on the Thursday of camp. More details to come on this camp as we are still in the planning phases.
ACPE CONFERENCE I attended my third Association of Presbyterian Church Educators (APCE) conference February 6-9.
The theme this year was “Come Now to the Waters.” The event was such an inspiring, enriching experi-ence. I attended workshops on how to include children in worship and other church activities. I was also learned alternative ways to incorporate movement with meaning in worship. We know that children have a natural urge to explore their environment and move. They spend all day sitting in classrooms with limited recess. It is no wonder they want to be up and moving when they arrive on Wednesdays. I will be working with our volunteers to teach the children these practic-es and we hope to incorporate these practices in Wednesday night worship. The main take away from this conference for me was “Children are the Church” I loved that message and have so much hope for the children and youth of FPC. I am very grateful for the opportunity to continue my education and grow in my teaching and leadership abilities. I look forward to sharing these ideas and practices here at FPC.
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Youth Activities
Youth Activities for March 2018
March 2 (Saturday) - The youth are serving at the Community Breakfast. Arrive at 7:30 a.m.
March 3 (Sunday) - Youth Sing in 10:45 Worship services-Please arrive at 10 a.m. C.R.E.W. starts with worship together at 10:45 a.m. followed by youth group discussion and fellowship. Melodrama rehearsal from 12-2:30p.m.
Angulo Concert (Singing Quakers) at 3 p.m. March 5 (Tuesday) - CE Commission meeting 5:30-7 p.m. in The Well. March 6 (Wednesday) – Youth Clubs @ 5:30-8 p.m. March 10 (Sunday) – Worship services at 8:30 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. C.R.E.W. starts with wor-
ship together at 10:45 a.m. followed by youth group discussion and fellowship. No Melodra-ma rehearsal due to Spring Break.
March 13 (Wednesday) – No Youth Clubs. March 17 (Sunday) – Worship services at 8:30 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. C.R.E.W. starts with wor-
ship together at 10:45 a.m. followed by youth group discussion and fellowship. Melodrama rehearsal from 12:30-2:30p.m.
March 20 (Wednesday) Youth Clubs @ 5:30-8 p.m. March 24 (Sunday) –Worship services at 8:30 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. C.R.E.W. starts with wor-
ship together at 10:45 a.m. followed by youth group discussion and fellowship. Melodrama rehearsal from 12:30-2:30p.m.
March 27 (Wednesday) – Youth Clubs-5:30-8 p.m. March 31 (Sunday) – Worship services at 8:30 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. C.R.E.W. starts with wor-
ship together at 10:45 a.m. followed by youth group discussion and fellowship. Melodrama rehearsal from 12-2:30p.m.
DURFEE 360 Concert at Mark Arts 1307 N. Rock Rd. at 3 p.m. (doors open at 2:15 p.m.)
Need to contact me? Geri Doll-Youth Director cell phone # 316-737-8855/[email protected]/Facebook.
We are happy to give you a ride if needed.
The First Presbyterian Church Youth Group Presents:
Friday, April 5 @ 6 p.m. & Sunday, April 7 @12 p.m.
Ticket Prices:
Adults- $12 in advance/ $14 at door.
Kids-5-12: $5 in advance/ $6 at door.
Under Age 5: Free
Group Rate Discounts Available for
groups of 5+
Price includes a delicious meal & melodrama fun!
All proceeds go towards the 2019 youth trips.
Make reservations by calling the church
office at 316-263-0248.
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News from the Economy Corner
January’s total sales were $9,320.90. This is an
increase of $493.10 over January 2018 sales.
FPC’s share was $8,547.42 and Grace’s was
$773.48. We filled 90 vouchers in January for
basic clothing necessities which were equivalent
to $1,333.06. FPC’s portion of the vouchers
equaled $968.81 and Grace’s was $364.25.
We are in serious need of Men’s clothing; par-
ticularly knit shirts, sweaters, and jeans. We al-
ways need men’s shoes. Please keep the Cor-
ner’s needs in mind as you begin to sort and
store your winter wear.
Thank you for your continued generous dona-
tions of goods and time that help us assist so
many so many in need. We are so grateful to be
able to fulfill our Mission of meeting the daily
needs of our community. The Economy Corner wants to thank those who have been saving plastic bags for us. As of now we would like to discontinue this as we feel our time can be better spent on other activities.
-Economy Corner Board
Economy Corner
This past year at age ninety Presbyterian Church ((USA) pastor, the Reverend F. Morgan Rob-erts wrote a summary of his view of Christianity in the endearing book, A Beautiful View: A Friend-lier Christianity As A Way Of Life. Tom Church will facilitate the study and conversation of this book at 6:30 p.m. in the Parlor for the Wednesdays of
Lent, beginning March 10. The book provides a regenerative spirit with which to view and prac-tice faith. Books are available in the church office for $15.00 or you may purchase a copy on-line on amazon.com. A review of the book as published in a recent issue of The Presbyterian Outlook is posted on the bulletin board adjacent the office. Come join us.
FPC News
PW Study Circle meets March 13th
The March study circle meets the second Wednesday of the month at 10:00 a.m. in the church parlor. Mary Knecht will lead lesson #4, “God with Us When We Seek God.” This lesson explores the stories of Solomon and Jeroboam that reveal a God who summons God’s people, and especially the leaders, to walk in God’s way, and to seek God. They also reveal the consequences of not seeking God and the tension between a seemingly conditional promise and God’s unconditional love. Guests are welcome to attend this study and fellowship. Questions: knechtmary@hotmail or 942-8068.
2019 is the 70th Anniversary One Great Hour of Sharing
Offering received on Palm Sunday, April 14 will support: • Presbyterian Disaster Assistance • Presbyterian Hunger Program • Self Development of People
SIGN UP FOR LENTEN STUDY GROUPS! For Lent we will be studying Howard Thurman’s classic, Jesus and the Disinherited. It is a little book, but it is filled with insight about what the Gospel might say to those “who stand with their backs against the wall.” Thurman believed this was the situation that Jesus lived in when confronting the powers-at-be calling for repentance and it is certainly speaking to the African American experience. But it also speaks to anyone or any group that feels helpless against the forces that are lined up against them. Sign up sheets with details are in The Well.
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Celebrate
FPC Celebrates its 149th Anniversary March 13
The candles are piling up. This year it will take 149 candles for the cake. As a congregation, let us gives thanks to God for our past and ask for His blessing for our future.
Before there was a Wichita, and before there was a Sedgwick County, there was a First Presbyterian Church. In the fall of 1869, the Reverend Wilberforce K. Boggs came to Wichita from Emporia to establish a Presbyterian church. He was sent by Synodical missionary the Reverend Timothy Hill.
Boggs located a place to worship with the help of William Finn, who had just started the first school in an aban-doned military dugout located at what is now the southeast corner of Jackson and Twelfth Streets. A Sunday school was organized and worship services were held in the dugout on Sunday. On March 13, 1870, the First Pres-byterian Church of Wichita was organized with thirteen charter members.
Ella. I. Boggs William H. Gill Margaret S. Peck R. M. Bowes Lucy Greenway Mary E. Peck B. S. Dunbar Annie B. Peck Amy Sayles William Finn Edward A. Peck William Smith John M. Steele
Edward Peck and John Steele were elected the first elders.
The fledgling congregation, led by the Rev. Boggs, met in the dugout throughout the winter of 1869-70. While not an elegant place of worship, it was adequate in that it was dry, had dormer windows for light, and a fireplace for heat. Plans were made to construct a permanent church building, but it was several months before the plans came to fruition.
The Rev. Timothy Hill took special interest in this little congregation. It is not known how many times he visit-ed Wichita, but in August 1870 he wrote: “Sabbath Came: I preached in the upper part of an unfinished store, the carpenters had not completed their work. and the shavings were not swept out; the seats were boards supported on nail kegs, boxes, etc. In that room was an attentive congrega-tion of 80 persons, of whom but seven were women. Indeed, there were but few women in town, its inhabitants were young men and men whose families were still East, for whom they were preparing homes.”
In the fall of 1870, a frame church was constructed at the cor-ner of Wichita and Second Streets. By December 1871, Boggs had left to start new churches in nearby towns and the Rever-end John Pease Harsen became the first installed pastor. Wichi-ta was growing rapidly and was about to become a center for the Texas cattle trade. The population had grown to about 2500 and the church had a membership of thirty with a Sunday School of around a hundred students. The little frame church quickly became too small and was sold to the Catholics for $500. Today this building resides at Old Cowtown Museum. The Pres-byterians rented space in the Eagle Block at Main and Douglas and for a time at First Baptist Church. Finally, on July 4, 1876, the cornerstone was laid on a new brick church at the south-west corner of First Street and Lawrence (Broadway) Avenue.
After being without a church home for five years, the congregation occupied the impressive new red brick church in 1877. Harsen, who was described as a friend of all classes of people, was asked to leave because he was-n’t considered a strong pulpit orator.
The red brick church was occupied until 1909 when the property was sold and the building razed. The congre-gation met in the auditorium of Lewis Academy until the stone church was ready for occupancy.
If you are interested in more history of the church and the history of Wichita, please come up to the Archives any Wednesday morning from 9:00 a.m. until noon. The Archives staff will be happy to show you around and help you find whatever interests you.
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News & Upcoming Events
Women’s Empowerment Market Celebrates International Women’s Day International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8 every year. It is a focal point in the move-
ment for women's rights. After the Socialist Party of America organized a Women's Day in February 1909 in New York, the 1910 International Socialist Woman's Conference suggested a Women's Day be held annually. After women gained suffrage in Soviet Russia in 1917, March 8 became a national holi-day there. The day was then predominantly celebrated by the socialist movement and communist countries until it was adopted in 1975 by the United Nations.
Today, International Women's Day is a public holiday in some countries and ignored in others. In some places, it is a day of protest, in others, it is a day that celebrates womanhood. The earliest Women's Day observance, called "National Woman's Day," was held on February 28, 1909 in New York. Though there have been claims that the day was commemorating a protest by women garment work-ers in New York on March 8, 1857. For more history of this movement: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Women%27s_Day.
To celebrate the 2019 International Women’s Day the Mission Commission is partnering with other women (Wichita Common Humanity, Alternative Gift Market, Alegria Fair Trade, Omar’s Kitchen) to sponsor a “Women’s Empower Market” on Saturday, March 9, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM in the East Dining Room. Booths will highlight three groups of women: REFUGEE WOMEN with handmade goods from Jordan, made by Syrian women in crisis; GLOBAL WOMEN with traded products and direct trade products; LOCAL WOMEN because the booth fees will be donated to Wichita’s New Life Reentry Program. The New Life Reentry Program provides a caring, consistent atmosphere to support, guide, edu-
cate, and empower women recently released from incarceration so they can develop attitudes and skills that will help them become successful in their personal lives and in the workplace–spiritually, emotionally, mentally and physically. They also offer haven, temporary transitional group housing for up to six women. They help women comply with the conditions of correction, and coordinate services with mental health, correction offic-ers, job placement, and social services.
Plan to bring your family, friends and neighbors to visit this Fair on Saturday, March 9 that helps to empower women. When women have opportunity and succeed, whole communities are lifted since women hold up half the world. Help empower women economically. Make your shopping count!
C.R.E.W. Christians Ready Equipped and Willing
Beginning in February, the youth group is doing Sunday school differently. After attending the APCE (Association of Presbyterian Church Educators) our Youth Director,
Geri Doll, decided to bring an idea back to the youth group. The youth will meet in The Well at 10:30 a.m.,
then sit together in the Sanctuary for worship. The scripture readings and sermon will be our subject for
discussion each Sunday and our discussion notes will be given to the pastors for them to review. Our new time
together will be called C.R.E.W. and we hope this will be a meaningful way for our young people to think about and unpack God’s word. Following discussion, the youth
will have time for fellowship.
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Friday, March 1 12:00 Lectionary Bible Study (WDR) 7:00 Kell First Friday
Saturday, March 2 8:00 Community Breakfast (EDR, WDR,
KIT) 9:00 Guadalupe Clinic (EDR) 11:00 Brent’s Bible Study w/WRCC
(Hobbs)
Sunday, March 3 Communion
8:30 Worship (Chapel) 9:15 Coffee Fellowship (The Well) 9:30 Journeys Class (WDR) 10:45 Youth C.R.E.W. (The Well) 10:45 Worship (Sanctuary) 10:45 Refugee Worship (C204/C201) 12:00 Melodrama Rehearsal (EDR) 3:00 Angulo Concert w/Friends
University Quakers (Sanctuary)
Tuesday, March 5 10:00 Pastoral Staff Meeting (Hobbs) 11:00 Staff Meeting (The Well) 4:30 Camp Committee Mtg (WDR) 5:30 All Commission Meeting Night 6:00 Deacons (C109)
Wednesday, March 6 Ash Wednesday
9:00 Dorcas Circle (C105) 5:30 Wednesday Clubs 7:00 Ash Wednesday Worship
(Sanctuary)
Friday, March 8 12:00 Lectionary Bible Study (WDR)
Saturday, March 9 8:00 Women’s Empowerment Fair (EDR) 9:00 Gardens & Grounds 9:30 Transportation Mtg. (C109)
Sunday, March 10 8:30 Worship (Chapel) 9:15 Coffee Fellowship (The Well) 9:30 Journeys Class (WDR) 9:30 Stephen Ministry Supervision
(C103) 10:45 Youth C.R.E.W. (The Well) 10:15 Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) 10:45 Worship (Sanctuary) 10:45 Refugee Worship (C204/C201) 11:45 Worship & Music Comm. Mtg.
(McComb)
Monday, March 11 4:30 Personnel Comm. Mtg. (Hobbs)
Tuesday, March 12 9:30 Lenten Study (Parlor) 5:30 Finance Comm. Mtg. (Hobbs)
Wednesday, March 13 9:00 Dorcas (C105) 10:00 PW Study Circle (Parlor) 6:15 James Ringers (Sanctuary) 6:30 Adult Bible Study (Parlor) 7:00 Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room)
Thursday, March 14 8:30 Economy Corner Bd Mtg. (EC)
Friday, March 15 12:00 Lectionary Bible Study (WDR)
Sunday, March 17 Prayers of the People
8:30 Worship (Chapel) 9:15 Coffee Fellowship (The Well) 9:30 Blood Pressure Check (The Well) 9:30 Camp Whispers (The Well) 9:30 Journeys Class (WDR) 10:15 Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) 10:45 Youth C.R.E.W. (The Well) 10:45 Worship (Sanctuary) 10:45 Refugee Worship (C204/C201) 12:00 Melodrama Rehearsal (EDR)
Tuesday, March 19 9:30 Lenten Study (Parlor) 10:00 Pastoral Staff Meeting (Hobbs) 11:00 Staff Meeting (The Well)
Wednesday, March 20 9:00 Dorcas (C105) 5:30 Wednesday Clubs 6:15 James Ringers (Sanctuary) 6:30 Adult Bibile Study (The Parlor) 7:00 Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room)
Thursday, March 21 11:45 Book Chat (RR)
Friday, March 22 12:00 Lectionary Bible Study (WDR)
Sunday, March 24 8:30 Worship (Chapel) 9:15 Coffee Fellowship (The Well) 9:30 Journeys Class (WDR) 10:15 Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) 10:45 Youth C.R.E.W. (The Well) 10:45 Worship (Sanctuary) 10:45 Refugee Worship (C204/C201) 12:00 Melodrama Rehearsal (EDR)
Tuesday, March 26 9:30 Lenten Study (Parlor) 10:00 Pastoral Staff Meeting (Hobbs) 11:00 Staff Meeting (The Well) 5:30 Session (Parlor)
Wednesday, March 27 9:00 Dorcas Circle (C105) 5:30 Wednesday Clubs 6:15 James Ringers (Sanctuary) 6:30 Adult Bible Study (Parlor) 7:00 Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room)
Friday, March 29 12:00 Lectionary Bible Study (WDR)
Saturday, March 30 11:00 Brent’s Bible Study w/WRCC
(Hobbs)
Sunday, March 31 Yellow Bag Sunday
9:15 Coffee Fellowship (The Well) 9:30 Journeys Class (WDR) 10:15 Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) 10:45 Youth C.R.E.W. (The Well) 10:45 Worship (Sanctuary) 10:45 Refugee Worship (C204/C201) 12:00 Melodrama Rehearsal (EDR) 3:00 Durfee 360 (Concert at Mark Arts)
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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 Louise Farmer at [email protected].
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Questions? Contact Michelle Edwards at [email protected]
or 263-0248