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This sundayJoin us this June for worship! Services are at 8:15 a.m. and 10:50 a.m. or live at 11:00 a.m. on KAKE TV and

live on the web at live.firstwichita.org. This month we will discover help for

the struggles of life in the new series, “Simple Truths for Life”.

Join us this Sunday!

The Gathering@ Mead’s Corner 6:00 p.m.

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Join us for inspiring worship at 8:15 a.m., 10:50 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. every Sunday • Church School and small groups for all ages meet Sundays at 9:30 a.m.

June: Pasta/ Mac and cheese

CORE Student Ministries The months of April and May

were filled with new beginnings for many CORE students. We celebrated students who began a journey with Jesus by accepting Him into their hearts for the first time, students starting a new life as part of the Christian community through baptism, and students entering adulthood through high school graduation.

April 23, the student leaders grilled hotdogs in the parking lot before the evening’s “main event.”

Three CORE students were baptized by immersion in the midst of their CORE Student Ministries fellowship. It was a wet and wonderful event that included Pastor Kent and Rev. Todd Guinn. As each student was dunked, the group gathered around to lay hands on and pray for the new member of our Christian family. A truly memorable evening!

April 30 was “Servant Leader Takeover” night, as Matt Brown, the Youth Pastor was away at a conference. Games to get to know the student leaders better kicked off the night followed by breakout sessions, worship time with Kael Bloom, Awakening Venue Leader, and a message in the new series called “Friending.” This series will explore the meaning and

significance of friends, and explore the quote “Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future.”

May 7 students worked on broadening their circle of friends within the CORE group. After a brief introductory exercise, the groups presented brief skits explaining in creative ways how they met while introducing their partner to the group. We were treated to super-heroes, hallway encounters, and mock phone calls. Some very imaginative performances! The “Friending” series continued with a message based on 2 Corinthians 13:11, “Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.”

May 11 was not only Mother’s Day but a day of recognition for the

Life sometimes feels like a game. There can be many twists, turns and unexpected highs and lows. During our next sermon series, “Simple Truths for LIFE”, we will examine the most influential sermon ever given, the Sermon on the Mount. These words are as relevant today as when Jesus first spoke them. These words will make you laugh and cry. They’ll make you think and give you hope as you discover “help for the struggles of LIFE”.

Three students were baptized and prayed over.

Join us Sundays in June as we discover, “Simple Truths for LIFE”.

June 1: “Lust” Matthew 5: 27-30June 8: “Bite Your Tongue” Matthew 5:33-37, 7:1-15June 15: “Seventy Times Seven” Matthew 8: 38-45June 22: “Getting REAL with God” Matthew 6: 1-6, 16-18June 29: “Calm Down” Matthew 6: 25-34

Graduates posed for a group shot at their reception.

14 CORE high school graduates. Members of the congregation showered the graduates with cards and well-wishes at a reception hosted by Laura Sherard, Libby Eaton, Rhonda Willome, Devonna McPherson, Leslie Swearingen, and Amy Brown. The graduates were also acknowledged during the

Awakening and Downtown Alive services.

CORE will be continuing to meet through the summer this year to keep students engaged and connected. Watch for information on Facebook, and at www.corewichita.com.

First Church Women Attend National UMW Assembly

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June 2014

Our Military Deployed: Benjamin Baloga, Brandi Streit, granddaughter of Ray Dodge.

Continuing Concerns: Di Bartels, Willa Mae Borger, Ray Brown, Mitch Butler, Judy Eakin, Hilda Ellington, Sonya Foster, Virginia Garrison, Jim Geiger, Carl & Dorothy Glenn, Jo Ellen Hancock, Nancy Hancock, Nolyn Harris, Mary Havey, Paul L. Hodson, John Jansen, Billie J. Johnson, Shirley Johnson, Lorine Kieler, John & Jean Kling, Bud & Betty Lent, Dr. Lee Louderback, Kay McKenney, Jim Matthews, Don Miller, Joyce Miller, Paul Miller, Gerald William Peterie, Del Rhinehart, Susan Robinson, Kathy Santo, Jeni Schmitz, Carol Strole, Dean Thorpe, Dawn Wadsworth, Annette Wapelhorst, Micah Williams, Virginia Williams, Jason Wisbey, caregivers, and our homebound members.

Articles for the next edition of First Light are due June 15, by 9 a.m. Material should be submitted to the appropriate ministry director for approval. Questions can be directed to Erin Davis, 267-6244 ext. 300.

On Sunday, June 1, First United Methodist Church will collect a special offering to benefit the ministry of the Religious Nurture Center (RNC). The RNC is a unique ministry that has served individuals with intellectual disabilities for over 50 years.

The RNC welcomes you to join us for refreshments at our open house in 100D from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 1. This will give you the opportunity to fellowship with our members.

When interacting with a member of the RNC at First United Methodist Church or any person who has an intellectual disability, here are some tips on how to interact and support that person.

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Email prayer@firstwichita.org to ask for prayer from the people of First United Methodist Church.

Email pastoralcare@firstwichita.org to ask for a visit, call, or private prayer from the congregational care team.

The Congregational Care Team, Rev. Dr. Tal Tittsworth, Matt Brown, Les Coates

Prayers

Disability Awareness Sunday

Eight women from First Church were part of the 180 United Methodist Women from the new Great Plains Conference that traveled to Louisville, Kentucky, April 25-27 to attend the National UMW Assembly. At this quadrennial event, women from around the world gathered to learn more about the scope of the work of UMW in the general church, local communities and on global initiatives that benefit women, children and youth. Attendees had the opportunity to engage in meaningful worship, listen to nationally recognized speakers, attend workshops and participate in local mission and justice activities. The event theme was “Make It Happen” with a scriptural focus on the feeding of the five thousand that challenged attendees to think beyond limited resources and do more in terms of mission, justice and practicing hospitality in the community. Attending from First Church were Betty Hodson, Wendy Ramsey, Saundra Rogers, Sandy Walling, Nancy McKellar, Bonnie Laycock, Judith Oswald and Carolyn Vosburg. The group found the workshops very informational, the speakers were inspiring and the worship uplifting. The group came away with a renewed admiration for the work of the UMW around the world.

• Use People First Language. For example, say “person with a disability” instead of “disabled person.” Avoid words like “retarded” or “cripple”.• Be patient; give ample time for the person to process information and respond to a question (15-20 second). Do not complete the person’s sentence for him or her. • Keep sentences short and uncomplicated; avoid complex words or jargon. • Ask open-ended questions; avoid questions that require a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ response.• Ask the person to repeat information back to you to check for understanding. • Avoid questions about time, complex sequences, or reasons for behavior.• Be age appropriate; treat adults as adults by speaking in a regular tone of voice. • Tell the person if you do not understand what he or she is saying; don’t pretend to understand. • Be prepared to repeat what you say; learning takes place through repetition.

Congratulations to Park Elementary Retirees

Park Ministry Team is proud to recognize three outstanding Park staff who retired at the end of this school year. Members of the Task Force were pleased to be included in the retirement celebration for these dedicated individuals who have faithfully educated and cared for our neighborhood children at Park.

Those retiring are Dan Graber, inter-related instructor, Susan Ludwick, school nurse, and Charlotte Buckmaster, ESOL instructor. We wish them God’s blessings for fun and relaxing adventures in the days ahead.

our faMilyWe grieve the

deaths of:

Mary Artz,mother of Dennis Artz

Marilyn Cobb, wife of Bill, mother of Joe

Terry Proffitt, brother of Gary

Mills Holtke, father of Susan Post

APRIL 2014 OFFERING$78,220.70

RECEIVED YEAR-TO-DATE$441,965.84

OTHER CONTRIBUTIONSMISSIONS

$50.00RECEIVED YEAR-TO-DATE

$634.00

CAPITAL FUNDS$7,025.00

RECEIVED YEAR-TO-DATE$81,298.93

VAN MAINTENANCE FUND$135.00

RECEIVED YEAR-TO-DATE$540.00

ORGAN MAINTENANCE FUND$55.00

RECEIVED YEAR-TO-DATE$1,945.00

TELEVISION MINISTRY$16,459.00

RECEIVED YEAR-TO-DATE$60,657.27

TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS$101,944.70

RECEIVED YEAR-TO-DATE$587,041.04

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By Denise Hole (stepHen Ministry leaDersHip teaM)

As part of the Stephen Ministry Team for the past four years it has been an honor, a pleasure and a blessing to be a part of supporting and training of a Christian caring ministry. In recent months another ministry has developed that while it has a similar volunteer base and goals there are differences that set Guardian Angels apart from Stephen Ministers.

Guardian Angels is a grassroots effort to develop relationships within the congregation between those who are elderly and homebound. It is a ministry for those who have a desire to develop long term relationships, or wish to enhance relationships that have existed for years. Volunteers agree to contact their ‘angels’ every week in person or by phone. This program is a great way for our homebound to stay connected with the church family through personal visits, phone calls, and cards. The commitment is substantial and rewarding for all those involved.

I can personally attest to how these visits can be life changing. Wisdom and laughter is shared. Sometimes prayers for soldiers, grandchildren and the growth of the church and its staff are voiced. Hands held, fears expressed, and a lifeline to the congregation and thus God’s love is established, and nurtured. So the question arises, how is Guardians Angels different from Stephen Ministry.Both foster Christian relationships, involve weekly contact with someone in support of the church caring for others.

The differences arise first in those who are cared for. While Guardian Angels is exclusively for those who are homebound by their ability to drive or care for themselves, Stephen Ministry serves any adult who is going through a hard time in life. We have served those grieving the loss of a spouse through death or divorce, those facing a new diagnosis, retirement, those caring for a spouse with a terminal diagnosis. In reality a person could have both a Stephen Minister and a Guardian Angel relationship.

Stephen Ministry volunteers make an additional commitment beyond weekly visits. They complete 50 hours of training, which covers topics such as confidentially, listening skills, referring to psychological professionals and setting boundaries. Bimonthly peer supervision group meetings add to the structure. Volunteers set process oriented goals to guide their ministry, and the group evaluates the goals, makes suggestions and affirms the ministry.

No matter how the relationship is formed, or supervised, or ends, these ministries are ways that our congregation strengthens itself: Following the words of Christ in John 13:34 to “Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.”

To participate in either of these ministries either as a caregiver or care-receiver, contact the church’s Congregational Care Office.

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Hello! I wanted to introduce myself as I am a new staff member here at First Church. I grew up in the area and attended Wichita State University for my undergrad work in Psychology. Now I am at Friends University earning a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. I was placed at First Church for my internship which lasts a year. I will offer services to individuals, couples, and families experiencing mental illness, life changes, transitions, and stressors, and other relational issues among couples and families. Marriage and

Family therapists operate from a systems perspective so although it is sometimes appropriate to only see an individual, we try to involve as many people in the therapeutic process as possible and necessary. My services will be offered primarily on Sundays but additional days throughout the week will be added as the year goes on. I feel so pleased and blessed to have such a supportive staff at First Church and Friends University behind me through this journey. I look forward to the next year of helping those in the congregation and community.

Marriage and Family TherapyAppointments Available

Apple Core will begin an exciting new study on June 4 based upon the book, “Why Your Weirdness is Wonderful, Embrace Your Quirks and Live Your Strengths” by Laurie Wallin, a Christian speaker and life coach.The book is written in short dynamic chapters which are humorous and encouraging. Participants will investigate the possibility that they are exactly the way God created them to be, quirks included! They will learn to use their “stumbling blocks” as strengths to share the love of Christ with others.If you are looking for a summer Bible study, Apple Core could be just the answer. This group of women meets on Wednesdays at noon in the church library for about an hour. They support one another in Christian fellowship, prayer, and find joy in learning and sharing life together. If you are interested in joining Apple Core, call or email Libby Eaton at church (libbye@firstwichita.org) so that a book will be ordered for you. All are welcome!

Contact Information:Alexi Bohling316-267-6244 Ext. 303alexib@firstwichita.org

Apple Core Begins New Summer Study

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Samantha speaks to the Hand in Hand class about the stove project.

First Church Kids Help with Guatemala Stove Project

The Children’s Lenten Mission Project this spring was the Guatemala Stove Project. All during Lent the children learned about the stove project and about the people of Guatemala. They developed a true passion to raise money to provide stoves for Guatemala. Older elementary students visited several adult Sunday school classes and presented information about why these stoves are so important. They shared what they had learned about

the benefits of the stoves. The families who receive a stove no longer have to cook on an open fire on the floor, but instead have a stove that vents all smoke outside the home, encloses the flame, and gets it up off the floor. These stoves also help preserve the forests since they use significantly less firewood. Families who get a stove have a much healthier living environment as they are not breathing in the diseases causing smoke that would fill

the home previous to the new stove. First Church kids would like to thank

all the people who had compassion on the people of Guatemala and gave to this project. Together they raised $2,003.87. This is enough money to build twenty more stoves in Guatemala. First Church kids will continue to help with this project in the future.

Flowers were planted. Smoke detectors were installed in homes of the elderly. Classroom walls were painted. Lunch was prepared for parents of ill children. All this and more happened May 3 because First Church celebrated Spring Fling 2014. After a delicious breakfast of Chris Cakes pancakes, sausage and juice and a blessing by Pastor Kent and Leslie Coates, approximately 90 persons scattered across Wichita to be of service. First Church helped in free medical clinics, homes and schools for children with special needs, Wichita’s gardens, the Indian Methodist Church, and agencies that reach out to the homeless and low income population.

The Neighborhood Outreach Team wants to say Thank You to all who helped. “Thank you” to each agency that allowed us to come to be a part of their mission. Thanks to old time members and new friends who participated. It was a blessed day.

Spring Fling 2014

First Church Kids raised $2,003.87 to help build stoves.

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Cody is a graduate of Campus High School. His future plans include attending Hillsong College in Sydney Australia where he will study worship leadership. Cody will stay in Wichita for one year before heading down under to raise funds for his time over seas. Cody has been an active member of First Church since 2006. During that time, Cody has been in worship leadership for CORE Student ministries, Connexion, and currently for the Awakening service. Cody is also a current employee of Mead’s Corner Coffee House.

Melissa is a graduate of Wichita Southeast High School. Melissa previously has been at Wichita High School North from freshman to junior years. In her high school career, she has been involved in North High AVID, Redskin Involvement Team, North High Concert Choir, North High Orchestra, North High Campus Life, Southeast High Concert Choir and Southeast High JROTC. She will be attending Wichita State University and her intended major will be in Elementary Education. Melissa plans to go to Bible school after achieving her bachelor’s in education, and eventually becoming a missionary in foreign countries.

Taylor focused much of her time in high school on athletics and theatre. She ran varsity cross-county for 3 years and played varsity soccer for 4 years. For theatre, Taylor has been a part of 12 main stage shows, but the one she enjoyed most was “The Wizard of Oz” where she starred as Dorothy. In

the fall, Taylor will be attending Wichita State University to study either healthcare or education.

Mary is graduating with honors from Wichita Northwest High School. She is a 3-year varsity letterwoman in volleyball, bowling and softball. Mary has been a member of concert choir, women’s choir and select madrigals. She has held leadership positions in DECA, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Honor Society, Link Crew, and Teen’s HOPE. She is a school and community volunteer leading several fundraisers for various causes. With a passion for working with children, Mary wants to be a pediatric dentist. She plans to attend Kansas State University for biology followed by dental school. She hopes to someday own her own practice and to also be able to give back to the community by participating in mission trips and providing dental care to those less fortunate.

John was baptized as an infant at First Church and has spent his life participating in children and youth activities as well as many church mission and volunteer

opportunities. He was a member of the children’s choir and the “Free”. John is currently a student leader and bass player for the Awakening Band. John is graduating from Wichita High School North as one of five Valedictorians. He also works as a lifeguard at the downtown YMCA. John is a WSU President’s

Scholar and has been admitted to the Honors College majoring in Physics and Math.

Kaylee will be graduating from Wichita Northwest High School. She has been involved in numerous activities while attending Northwest, including volleyball, softball, bowling, DECA and several other clubs. Kaylee will be attending Friends University in the fall on an academic and volleyball scholarship. She plans to study Elementary Education or Psychology.

Alex is graduating from Wichita Southeast High School. He has been an active participant in JROTC, Drill Team, Color Guard, Concert Choir, Madrigals, and theater. Alex has also been active at First Church with the youth and volunteering for the TV Ministry. Alex is enlisted in the US Marine Corps and will be leaving for boot camp this summer.

Grant studied Chinese all four years of high school, and went to China with his class after sophomore year where he and his classmates experienced the culture of the country. He was a very active participant in the music department at North High, including Madrigals for 3 years. Grant acted in several musicals: “Working, Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” which he played Willie Wonka, and “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”. He was a member of the swim team his final 2 years. Grant is planning to attend OSU Tech in September where he will be learning how to fit and manufacture prosthetics and orthotics. Then later would like to continue his education in bioengineering.

Taylor is a graduate of Campus High School. While attending high school, Taylor participated in Link Crew, and also obtained her CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) license. Taylor will attend Wichita State University in the fall to pursue a degree in nursing.

Tatiana is graduating from Campus High School with honors. At Campus, she participated in choir and Link Crew. Tatiana will be going to Kansas State University to major in Elementary Education and minor in Leadership.

Brandy Luethje (not pictured)is a graduate of Wichita South High School. Her plans are to attend Kansas State University in the fall to major in Elementary Education. Brandy has been active in CORE Student Life Ministries just this school year, but has been a valuable asset to First Church with CORE and the launch of the Awakening worship service.

ConGRADulations To Our Class of 2014 Cody Guinn

Melissa Kieu

Taylor Gutierrez

Mary Henning

John Willome

Kaylee Burgett

Alex Cox

Taylor Mooradian

Tatiana Mooradian

Grant Apsley

Pneuma 302DDr. Dan Lord is leading our class in a study based upon Bishop Jones new

book, “The Wesleyan Way”. Bishop Jones is planning to be with us June 22 and will welcome our comments and questions.

We will be supporting the Bishop’s Bicycle Challenge to benefit Open Door Ministries on June 21. Contact Bob Bishop or Peggy Baldwin if you would like to help. We look forward to hearing a report from Brad Sherard about the First Church mission team in Colorado helping a Methodist camp with forest fire damage.

A BBQ will be held on June 22 at the home of Bob & Connie Bishop to honor Jeanne and Gary Brooks as they begin their journey serving at Aldersgate. Thanks to Connie Green for hosting Pneuma Women in May. Rhonda Willome will be hosting in June.

We celebrate with Deb & Tal Tittsworth on the birth of their grandson, Boston, and with Deb & Dave Seely on becoming foster grandparents.

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We are currently studying Max Lucado’s book “And the Angels went Silent. “

We will be doing River Festival activities on June 7 and 14. On June 28 at 6:30 p.m. we will have a BBQ party at Martha’s house. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided. Please bring food to share.

We are participating in the diaper drive so don’t forget to bring diaper donations to church. Solid Rock is a mixed class of believers age 40 and up and we like to study contemporary topics and use the Bible to guide us in our daily lives all while laughing and having fun in Gods world. All are welcome.

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Please join us on sunday at 9:30 a.m. for any of the classes listed below.

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Come join us for outstanding lessons by Jack Focht. We welcome visitors and new members. Jack is teaching on the Apostle’s Creed as he continues the subject of “Faith.” On Mother’s Day, David Dewey spoke about his activities as a retired judge and events from his growing-up years.

Congratulations to Ben Grisamore who will soon receive a Humanitarian Award from Inter-Faith Ministries for his work with homeless people and those returning to the community after incarceration. One of his many services is teaching the HOPE class at First Church. Our prayers and sympathy are with Bill Cobb and his family in the death of Marilyn Cobb on April 23. A memorial service was held at the church on May 17 and a family luncheon provided by Double Ring Class.

Debs will meet June 18 for a salad luncheon at the home of Connie Mayer.

50/50 107BChanges happen fast in 50/50! Sonja Alseike vacated two 50-50

responsibilities when she and David moved to Scottsdale. We will miss them. Tom Fox is our new president and Verla Niquette has graciously agreed to be our newsletter person.

We mourn the death of Norman Watson who passed away May 14. He was 101 on May 4! Please keep all our shut-ins in your prayers and send them a card to let them know we miss them. Congratulations to Hendershot’s granddaughter, Kaylee who graduated from Northwest High School and will be playing softball at Friends University.

Our annual breakfast is scheduled for June 21 at the Rupe’s at 9:00. If you need a ride call Tom Fox.

Hand in Hand 101BDr. Dan Housholder will teach us during the month of June. We always

look forward to his informative and fascinating lessons, and we invite you to join us.

Betty Hodson gave us an interesting talk about United Methodist Women’s Assembly held in Louisville, KY. The topics addressed were lack of access to maternal health, human trafficking, and economic justice.

Our next mission project has already begun: Changing Wichita, which is a diaper drive for very low income people who must have their infants and toddlers in daycare while they work. We are joining all of First Church in this effort.

Koinonia 303DOn June 1 we will join other adult classes in Meredith Hall for an

information class on a new mission opportunity at First Church this fall. We have a good line up of speakers for the remaining Sundays in June including, Donna Fisher, Betty Hodson and Denise Hole. Be sure to check the archives display cabinet in the Narthex where our class will have a display.

The “Gazette” has a complete listing of speakers and the socials for June which includes dinner on the 6th at the Longhorn Steak House and lunch at the China Inn on June 15. We’re also returning to a couple of our favorites, TJs and When Pigs Fly. Please join us on Sunday morning for coffee and class or at any of our scheduled socials. Everyone is welcome.

Open Doors 204AHoward Runft and Bud Hudson both spent time at home recovering from

surgery and we are pleased to have all our class members back and joined in fellowship.

It was our pleasure to help refresh the RNC area by repainting areas, and cleaning windows, bathroom tiles, and lockers. We thank Linda Hetzel, RNC class member, who joined us with this SpringFling project.

Our summer study has not been finalized yet. We are exploring the possibilities that Pastor Adam Hamilton has provided with several of his DVD and book studies.

Please come join us to share in our Christian study and fun-filled fellowship this summer.

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Homemade Dolls Comfort Sick Children

A big thank you to the Solid Rock Sunday School Class for making 90 more Wesley Dolls! These dolls are used by Wesley Hospital to give to sick children. They are called ‘teaching dolls’ as the doctors and nurses use the dolls to show the children what types of procedures they will be going through and the location of their illness or injury. The children get to keep the dolls. Solid Rock has made a total of 118 dolls for the hospital. What a wonderful contribution! Thank you, Solid Rock! If you would like to make dolls for Wesley Hospital, please contact Bonnie Laycock for the pattern and instructions.

26 Thursday 9:00AM First Place Quilters-Quilter’s Room 5:30PM UMM/Building Brothers-103B 29 Sunday 8:15AM Heritage Worship -Chapel 8:30AM RNC -100D 9:30AM Sunday School-Church wide 9:30AM Sanctuary Group @ Mead’s Corner 9:30AM Middle School Small Group-311C 10:50AM the Awakening Worship - Wilke Gym 10:50AM Downtown Alive Worship -Sanctuary 6:00PM The Gathering @ Mead’s Corner 7:00PM RNC Fireworks Party-Wilke Gym/RNC

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1 Sunday June 8:15AM Heritage Worship -Chapel 8:30AM RNC Sunday Program-RNC 9:30AM Sunday School -Churchwide 9:30AM Sanctuary Group @ Mead’s Corner 9:30AM Middle School Small Group-311C 10:50AM Awakening Worship -Wilke Gym 10:50AM Downtown Alive Worship -Sanctuary 11:00AM Element Children’s Worship-110C - 6:00PM The Gathering @ Mead’s Corner-Mead’s Corner 2 Monday 5:30PM Church Council-101B 7:00PM Mission Events/Ed Team Meeting-103B 3 Tuesday 7:00PM Good and Beautiful God-204A 4 Wednesday 12:00PM Apple Core-302B 1:00PM Nightshift Quilters (Evening)-308B 6:15PM Wednesday Childcare-208/210B 7:00PM Downtown Alive Choir Rehearsal- Sanctuary 5 Thursday 9:00AM First Place Quilters-Quilters 5:30PM UMM/BB-103B 7 Saturday 11:00AM Watson Memorial Service-Chapel 8 Sunday 8:15AM Heritage Worship-Chapel 8:30AM RNC Sunday Program-RNC 9:30AM Sunday School-Church wide 9:30AM Sanctuary Group @ Mead’s Corner 9:30AM Middle School Small Group-311C 10:50AM the Awakening Worship-Wilke Gym 10:50AM Downtown Alive Worship-Sanctuary 11:00AM Element Children’s Worship-110C 6:00PM The Gathering @ Mead’s Corner 9 Monday 9:00AM Stephanie’s Small Comforts-106/110B 1:15PM Archives Committee-Archives Room 6:30PM Hospitality and Inter Commission-107B 6:45PM Adult Council-204A 7:00PM Children’s Council-103B 10 Tuesday 5:30PM Board of Trustees-308B 5:30PM Stephen Ministry Training-306B 6:00PM Stephen Ministry II Supervision-302B 11 Wednesday 12:00PM Apple Core -302B 1:00PM Nightshift Quilters (Evening)-308B 6:15PM Wednesday Childcare-208/210B 7:00PM Downtown Alive Choir Rehearsal- Sanctuary

Calendar June 2014

12 Thursday 9:00AM First Place Quilters-Quilters Room 5:30PM UMM/UBB-103B

15 Sunday 8:15AM Heritage Worship-Chapel 8:30AM RNC-100D 9:30AM Sunday School- Church wide 9:30AM Sanctuary Group @ Mead’s Corner 9:30AM Middle School Small Group-311C 10:50AM Awakening Worship- Wilke Gym 10:50AM Downtown Alive Worship-Sanctuary 11:00AM Element Children’s Worship-110C 6:00PM The Gathering @ Mead’s Corner 16 Monday 5:30PM SPRC-204A 17 Tuesday 5:30PM Servant Ministry-302B 18 Wednesday 12:00PM Apple Core -302B 1:00PM Nightshift Quilters (Evening)-308B 5:30PM Downtown Alive Committee -Media Suite 6:15PM Wednesday Childcare-208/210B 7:00PM Downtown Alive Choir Rehearsal- Sanctuary 19 Thursday 9:00AM First Place Quilters-Quilters Room 5:30PM UMM/UBB-103B 22 Sunday 8:15AM Heritage Worship-Chapel 8:30AM RNC -100D 9:30AM Sunday School- Church wide 9:30AM Sanctuary Group @ Mead’s Corner 9:30AM Middle School Small Group-311C 10:50AM Awakening Worship-Wilke Gym 10:50AM Downtown Alive Worship-Sanctuary 11:00AM Element Children’s Worship-110C 11:00AM Mission Lunch-Meredith Hall 6:00PM The Gathering @ Mead’s Corner 23 Monday 9:00AM Stephanie’s Small Comforts-106/110B 5:00PM Executive Committee-204A 5:30PM Finance Committee-204A 7:00PM Library Committee- 302B 7:00PM Diabetes Support Group-101B 24 Tuesday 6:00PM Stephen Ministry Training-306B 25 Wednesday 9:30AM Stephen Ministry II Supervision-302B 12:00PM Apple Core - 302B 1:00PM Nightshift Quilters (Evening)-308B 6:15PM Wednesday Childcare-208/210B 7:00PM Downtown Alive Choir Rehearsal- Sanctuary

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Coming in JulyBrett Valliant Summer Concert/Ice Cream SocialJuly 3, 7:30 p.m.

1st Annual United Methodist Family Day at the WingnutsJuly 13, gates open at 1 p.m.

The Downtown Alive service will not be aired on KAKE-TV on Sunday, June 15 and Sunday, June 22 due to World Cup Soccer. The service will still be broadcast on livestream at live.firstwichita.org. The archive video will also be available on DVD by contacting the church or online at firstwichita.org.

Downtown Alive

Easter Lilies Honor First Church Friends and Loved Ones

www.firstwichita.org330 N. Broadway • 316-267-6244

On Broadway between 2nd & 3rd Streets in downtown Wichita.

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June Mission Lunch to help ESL and Kids’ Club Program

You’ll think you’ve stepped into little Mexico as you enter Meredith Hall on Sunday June 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The aroma of enchiladas, rice, beans, chips and HOMEMADE salsa will be tempting your palate as you enter. The meal will be topped off with homemade tres leches cake. After tasting such perfection you will want to purchase take-home enchiladas to cook later. Please plan to come and support the start-up of our First Church ESL and Kids’ Club ministry. All proceeds from the luncheon will go to purchase materials needed for the ESL program such as text books, registration materials, Kids’ Club supplies, and items for the family meal provided each night of ESL.

Thank you to all of our members and friends who provided the Easter lilies that decorated the Sanctuary. They were enjoyed by all as they graced the Sanctuary. The blessing and beauty was not only in the plants themselves, but also in knowing each plant was shared with one of our homebound members, lifting their hearts and spirits with Easter joy.

Senior Saints Ministries, organized our Easter Lily Ministry this year while our Guardian Angels delivered the lilies to our homebound members. On behalf of the church, thank you to those who contributed one or more plants in honor of precious loved ones. Attached is a list of ones who donated lilies and the names of those who are being honored or memorialized:

Donor In Memory/Honor of David & Peggy Brant Stephanie Brant/Warren & Irene Brant/John & Edna FieserCharles & Wilma Dishman Our ParentsCharles & Jean Eby Harlan, Bea and David Casper/Martin & Pauline EbyBeth Elliott Willis Elliott Phil & Tamara Esposito Harry & Ilah Chaney/Bernie & Anne EspositoDelaine Hartman Wayne & Helen Hartman and Aris & Erma Wright/In Honor of Mead’s Corner BakersNonie Hollowell In Honor of Hilda Ellington, Harold & Margaret McCreight, John & Corinne WoollemsWayne & Dorothy Holt Our ParentsJohn & Sallie Kelso Our ParentsBarbara Nelson Ann O’NealJohn & Judith Oswald Paul & Irene Relf June Pritchard Milford Pritchard/In Honor of Nancy AllenBruce & Diane Quantic Our ParentsKen & Bonnie Rupe Mr. & Mrs. Alden Rupe/Rev. & Mrs. Robert B. Brown/ Mr. & Mrs. H.A. Rupe Jim & Annette Schmidt Amanda SchmidtDon & Darlene Snyder Joe & Jean MackeyGordon Steinkrauss Judy Steinkrauss/Donna Breth Mary Alice Stephens Bill Stephens Sharon Thompson Carol PetersonCelia Turner Bill TurnerDavid & Cindy Ubben George Kirkendall/In Honor of Blossom KirkendallDawn Wadsworth Clayton (Babe) & Lee Trapp/Husband John L. Wadsworth Alex & Aaliyah Wise Orville & Phyllis WiseGloria Wooten Stephen WootenChuck & Sandy Zernickow In Honor of Bill & Marilyn CobbCovenant Discipleship Group Roberta Alexander/Eleanor Dietrich Mary Barton Donna Fisher Kathy Hampton Eloise KennedyPeople’s Bible Study

Take me out to the ballgame! Support the Great Plains SW Region United Methodist Men by ordering your vouchers today for the 1st Annual United Methodist Family Day at the Wingnuts.

There will be a large section on the first base side of the ballpark for the UMM Family Day seating. Ticket vouchers for upper box seat tickets are $9 and must be ordered by June 30. Ticket vouchers are redeemed at the Wingnuts ticket window for actual seating tickets.

Order forms are available at the First Church reception desk in the A/B Entrance. Make checks payable to SW Region Great Plains UMM. Return the order forms to the reception desk or to Loyd Hamrick or Noel Sunderland.

Wichita Wingnuts vs.Amarillo Sox

Sunday, July 13, 2014Game Starts @ 2:05 p.m.Gates Open at 1:00 p.m.Lawrence Dumont Stadium

Deadline to purchase ticket vouchers: June 30

Questions may be directed to Loyd Hamrick (641-3526) or Noel Sunderland (721-1485).

1st Annual United Methodist Family Day at the Wingnuts Sunday, July 13, 2014