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T H E PI L L A R
“Making disciples of Jesus Christ for
the transformation of the world” February 2021
Greetings Members and Friends of Salina First UMC!
February! We are more than halfway through winter already! And, before the month is out,
we will be entering into Lent. The word “lent” really just means spring and, in some contexts,
has been the name for March. We have evidence that there has been a season of preparation
for Easter in the church from our earliest days. Irenaeus, who died in 203, wrote about a fast
of preparation and how this fast varied in different regions of the church. He noted that these
variations and the practices of 40 days of preparation dated to the Apostles.
There are two themes present in Lenten observance through the years. Usually, both are present,
but one often enjoys a greater emphasis. One is giving up or emptying oneself in preparation
for the resurrection. This practice of self-denial is a good one that often is trivialized into “I’m
giving up chocolate for Lent.” I would encourage you to find something that will prick you a
bit through the season but will be doable. It would be silly for me to give up drinking coffee
since that wouldn’t sting me. Coffee, in my estimation, is noxious poison from the pits of hell!
It would also be foolish for me to say I’m giving up air for Lent since that’s probably only doable
for about 2 minutes before I would pass out and break my “air” fast. Maybe I should give up all
television and video, Facebook, computer games, secular reading, or something related. These
are all things that would prick some, but I could easily accomplish. What will you give up for
Lent?
The second theme is adding a spiritual practice. With this practice, a person chooses something
to emphasize for Lent, which would be continued into the rest of life. I’m considering adding a
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specific time of prayer daily, or most likely a monthly 24-hour time of complete silence and solitude.
During this time, I would not speak to anyone. I would spend it entirely away from interaction
with humans and animals (as much as possible). I find that I have difficulties hearing God speak
because of the noise around and within me. If I practice extreme quiet regularly, then I ready myself
to hear God more clearly in the rest of my life. What practice will you add? Maybe it would be an
act of devotion like daily reading one chapter from the Bible. Or, perhaps you want to add an act
of worship and commit to 52 in-person worship services this year. The practice might be an act of
compassion when you volunteer at Love Salina once a week or month. Then again, you might feel
called to an act of justice, like finding a way to work to bring an end to racial discrimination.
It is vital that we not merely focus on giving things up as Christians. It is equally, and maybe more,
essential to enter into new ways of living. This is the point of Lent. This year Lent will begin on
Ash Wednesday, February 17. We will mark the day with the imposition of ashes at three services
(6:00 am, 12:10 pm, and 5:45 pm) that day. All of these services will be in the sanctuary, with the
evening service live-streamed. I will put ashes on you (that’s what “imposed” means) during these
services, but I will not physically touch you. If you want prayer and ashes imposed outside one of
these services, email me at richard@salinafirst.com, and we will work something out. By the way, I
have rejected the suggestion that I put ashes on a dart gun and shoot you with them.
A special note from Marshall Stanton
Thanks to everyone who expressed their care for my welfare by sending cards and by
upholding me in prayer during my long hospitalization.I returned home on 12/4/20
and have been progressing rapidly with the assistance of Janice’s constant care and the
therapies guided by South Wind Physical Therapists. We celebrate new gains almost
every week.
A special treat during the Christmas season was a private violin concert of Christmas
music in our home played by Denise Blehm.
- Marshall Stanton
Souper Bowl of Hope:
Salina First UMC is proud to support Souper Bowl of Hope
again this year in 2021. Change the game and join the team
for those in need. . The Souper Bowl of Hope is an effort
of Salina Churches and businesses to gather cans of soup
or monetary donations ($25 equals 60 cans of soup).
Soup will be collected from January 17th through Super
Bowl Sunday, February 7th. The soup is donated to five
organizations that feed the hungry: Salina Emergency Aid
Food Bank, Salina Salvation Army, Salina Rescue Mission,
Ashby House, and Domestic Violence Association of Central Kansas.
Cans of soup may be delivered to the sanctuary or church office. Monetary donations may be made
by texting to 84321 the amount of the donation and soup, by giving online at salinafirst.com/give or
by leaving it at the church office (checks need soup written on the memo line).
The Hungry of Salina Thank You!!!!!
Salvation Army:
During the month of February, Salina First will be serving
supper at the Salvation Army, and we need volunteers
to help serve! Two servers are needed Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday and Friday from 4-5pm. As a server, you will not
be in direct contact with those coming in to get meals. The
meals are served to-go and servers are required to wear
masks and follow proper social distancing guidelines.
To volunteer, go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054AACAA2CABFB6-salvation1 , email
Rhonda (rhonda@salinafirst.com), or call the church office (785-825-0228). Thank you in advance for
your service to the community of Salina.
Sunday Monday Tuesday
1 26:00 am Morning Prayer
Salina First United Methodist Church
12:00pm Blood Drive
1pm Tuesday Bible Study
(Conference room)
February 2021 Calendar
78:25am Traditional Worship 8 96:00 am Morning Prayer
9:40am Sunday School 5:15pm Finance Meeting
11:00am Modern Worship 5:30pm Missional Outreach 1pm Tuesday Bible Study
(Rm 111) (Conference room)
5:30pm Spiritual Growth/CCM
5:00pm Yoga (Rm 200) (Rm 105)
5:30pm Children’s Discipleship
14 15 16
8:25am Traditional Worship 6:00 am Morning Prayer
9:40am Sunday School
11:00am Modern Worship 1pm Tuesday Bible Study
(Conference room)
5:00pm SHINE
5:00pm Yoga
6:00pm High School Youth
21 22 23
8:25am Traditional Worship 6:00 am Morning Prayer
9:40am Sunday School
11:00am Modern Worship 1pm Tuesday Bible Study
(Conference room)
5:00pm Yoga (Rm 200)
6:00pm High School Youth
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8:25am Traditional Worship
9:40am Sunday School
11:00am Modern Worship
5:00pm Yoga (Rm 200)
6:00pm High School Youth
Children’s Sunday School Youth Sunday School
(K–5th Grade) (6th-12th Grade)
Every week Every week
9:40–10:40am 9:40–10:40am
Check in at Room 200. Check in at the Youth Room (1st floor).
Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
3 4 5 6
12:10 pm Midday Prayer
5:30pm Midweek Manna Meal
5:45pm Midweek Manna
Interactive Worship
6:00pm First Kid’s GROW 6:00pm Yoga (Rm 200)
6:00pm Middle School Youth Group
6:30pm Core Faith Training
10 11 12 13
12:10 pm Midday Prayer
5:30pm Midweek Manna Meal
5:45pm Midweek Manna
Interactive Worship
6:00pm First Kid’s GROW 6:00pm Yoga (Rm 200) 6:00pm Crafty Friends
6:00pm Middle School Youth Group
6:30pm Core Faith Training
17 18 19 20
12:10 pm Midday Prayer
5:30pm Midweek Manna Meal
5:45pm Midweek Manna
Interactive Worship
6:00pm First Kid’s GROW 6:00pm Yoga (Rm 200)
6:00pm Middle School Youth Group
6:30pm Core Faith Training
24 25 26 27
12:10 pm Midday Prayer
5:30pm Midweek Manna Meal
5:45pm Midweek Manna
Interactive Worship 5:30pm Church Council
6:00pm First Kid’s GROW 6:00pm Yoga (Rm 200) 6:00pm Crafty Friends
6:00pm Middle School Youth Group
6:30pm Core Faith Training
Stay connected with us online! There’s always more happening in the life of the church. Visit
www.salinafirst.com/events to stay up to date on upcoming event s and explore the ways you can get involved!
BE IN THE KNOW!
Scholarship Application for the 2021-22 Academic Year
The Application to request scholarship funds from Salina First
has been updated and is ready to go!
I have application is included as an attachment to this email
or you can go to our website and click on the link to download
the application, email or call me to request an application be
emailed to you, or stop by the office to pick one up.
The deadline to submit your application is Monday, March 1st.
Crafty Friends - This month: February 12th & 26thd!
Do you like making things? Do you like to sit and chat over snacks
and refreshments? Come, connect, and create in fellowship with
other creatives. Crafty Friends meets every other Friday at 6pm
in Fellowship Hall. Feel free to drop in, say hello, and check it out.
Bring a project along!
Christ Centered Yoga is a community for sharing, supporting,
and encouraging one another in growing our ability to love God
fully through heart, mind, body, and spirit. Join us on Sundays
(5pm) or Thursdays (6pm) throughout the week. Everyone is
welcome, young and old, male and female. You don’t need to
be worried about your skill level just come, enjoy, and worship
through yoga! Drop-ins are always welcome, but please try to
let us know in advance so we can be sure someone is at the door
to let you in. Please bring a yoga mat!
Shine! - Sunday January 14th from 5:00 - 6:00 pm
SHINE is a youth fellowship geared toward 4th and 5th graders
as a transition path into middle school youth group. We gather
once a month throughout the school year for fun, games, and a
Bible Study. All 4th & 5th graders are encouraged to join us!
@First Youth Fellowship - Youth Group is up and running!
Bring a camping chair or blanket to sit on and water bottle since
we will be meeting outside (in fellowship hall on rainy days).
Currently we are studying “How to Read Your Bible.” No matter
who you are or where you come from, if you are in 6th-12th
grade you are welcome! @First Youth is a fun and exciting place
centered around community and the exploration of faith.
Middle School: Wednesdays from 6-7:30pm
High School: Sundays from 6-7:30pm
Grow’s theme in February will be Challenge Accepted
Great sports moments tend to involve people who accepted
a big challenge, one that required courage and an ability to
keep going. This month, kids will have fun using sports to
learn about the many ways they can say yes to challenges
bravely. Jesus accepted many challenges. Through the
stories we know about Him, we learn a bunch of things
that help kids walk through whatever they are facing. Let’s
cheer on every kid to be able to say, Jesus takes care of
me, Jesus shows me the truth, Jesus helps me when I’m
tempted, and Jesus understands my challenges.
Join us on Wednesday Night for Grow. Supper is at 5:30 During Grow on Wednesday
followed by games, Bible stories and activities. Night we have been talking
about God’s gifts. And how
we use our gifts to store
treasures in heaven. Here,
Maggie is dissolving her ice
cube to find the treasure.
The Lenten Tree: A special devotional book
The Lenten Tree, a devotional book for children and their
families will be given to First Kids. Lent is a time that children
can learn how much Jesus loves them and the sacrifice he
made for them. This book of devotions that is to begin
on Ash Wednesday will show them how Jesus lived and
the example of how we should follow as Christians. The
books are provided by the Children’s Discipleship team in
In Sunday School we learned
partnership with United Methodist Women. They will be
about Jesus’ Baptism. While
talking about the baptism font distributed In Sunday School and GROW (MWM) or you
we did a blessing of the hands. may contact Rhonda at the church office to get your copy.
February Birthdays & Anniversaries
2/1 Timothy Hicks | Delma & Jeffry Hart 2/22 Eden Arb
2/2 Niklas Bohnan 2/16 Joyce & Leon Marrs
2/4 Steve Robinson, Scott Mitchell, Mallorie Pearson 2/24 Joyce Gorton
Mark & Marylyn Matthei 2/25 Addilyn Jagodzinske
2/5 Sharon Romberger 2/26 Samuel Reed
2/7 Lisa Toews 2/27 Randy Hassler | Richard & Songie McCall
2/8 Georgie Kepple
2/9 Pamela Meehan, Todd SMith, Jack Gordon,
Davanee Storer | Joan Sams (Anniv) If we missed your birthday/anniversary, please email
2/10 Terry Fellers, Amelia Burchfield Denise in the church office (denise@salinafirst.com).
2/11 Connie Jones, Conner Anderson
2/12 Marian Larson, James Jarvis, Melinda Eitel
2/14 Sharon Vince (Anniv), Lynn & Sharon Romberger,
Ann & Douglas Longbine
2/15 Debra Sellers, Ruby Hassler
2/16 Everett Burns (Anniv) Reminder: If you have information or news to share
2/17 Janene & Marshall Woodbury with our church family. Newsletter articles can be
2/18 Steven Kraus submitted by paper to the church office or via email.
2/19 Dorothy Carmichael, Conee Brown, Tessa Snyder, The deadline to submit an article is the 15th of the
Thomas Swiercinsky month prior to publication. Send emails to either
2/21 Grant Byquist
samantha@salinafirst.com or denise@salinafirst.com
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