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PNKS Book Study Explores A is for Alabaster

This spring's book selected for the PNKS book study was A is for Alabaster by Anna Carter Florence. The author led us through the alphabet twice (Old Testament and New Testament) and introduced us to some new characters, places, and stories. There were three study groups across the Presbytery that read and discussed the book. It was enjoyable, thought-provoking, and easy to read.

Here are some comments from participants:

• I found out that I don’t know the Bible nearly as well as I thought I did. I read about people, places, and parables that were completely new to me. I appreciated the author’s sense of humor.” 
• “This is my first Bible study. Starting with a book written by Anna Carter Florence was a good way to begin. Exploring scripture through lesser-known characters and studying a few verses at a time was insightful. Our group kept engaged in discussion.”
• “I really enjoyed the whole book study. I learned a lot about different things I didn’t know. The book was very informative.” 

Don't worry if you didn't get to participate! The Resource Center has a copy of the eBook in the Digital Library. If you would like to have access to this book and many others, contact Amanda in the Resource Center - ALittell@pnks.org.

The Resource Center has lots of units of the Follow Me Curriculum! If you would like to check any of them out, let us know!

Celebrating God's Work in PNK

A Missionary Legacy Comes Full Circle

Our friends at Topeka First received this message in early September:

Dear Pastor and Church Family of First Presbyterian Church of Topeka,Warm greetings to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.



We are a missionary family serving in Indonesia. Both of us grew up at Choryang Church in Busan, South Korea, where we first met in the young adult ministry and felt God's calling.

Our mother church, Choryang Church, was founded in 1892 by Rev. William M. Baird, who was faithfully supported and sent out as a missionary through First Presbyterian Church of Topeka. Because of your church’s sacrificial prayer and mission support over a century ago, the gospel took root in Korea, leading to the birth of our home church and inspiring generations—including our own family—to carry that same missionary heart to Indonesia.

We are currently in Kansas on a sabbatical. After learning that the historic home church of Rev. Baird is so close by, our hearts were filled with deep gratitude. We would love to visit your church to worship together, see this meaningful place of mission history, and personally express our heartfelt thanks to your congregation on Sunday, September 6.

We look forward to worshipping with the community that played such a vital role in our faith journey and mission heritage.

Thank you so much, and may God continue to bless your church richly.

Warm regards,

LEES family

The Lees family joined the congregation for worship and fellowship on September 6, 2026, and to make things even more special, Pastor Sandra Brown visited the Choryang Church in Busan during her sabbatical in 2023! God is So Good!

Planting Faith in the Future

"The planting of a tree shows faith in the future." — Lucy (Peanuts comic strip)  

Creekside Market at Fall Color Farms graciously donated a Redpointe Red Maple to the Riley Fairview Parish. It promises to bring joyful color for all to enjoy as they drive past or walk in on Sundays for services. Thank you, Scott, Miah, and Sharon Howe. What a blessing!

From One Village to Three: Clean Water Ministry Expands

Last year, Salina Sunrise submitted a Mission Project Grant to purchase "half" of a GENESIS motorcargo. A Living Waters for the World (LWW) water purification system was installed in the village of Pajuiles, Honduras in 2014. with support from PNKS.  

The water committee in Pajuiles paid for the other half of the motorcargo. Also in this request was the cost of 100 five-gallon bottles. With the addition of the motorgargo, the committee anticipated selling 400-500 additional bottles of water a month in the three neighboring communities of La Productora, Compuerta and Pavon 1. Transportation has 

been the limiting factor thus far. 

Clean water is essential for good health. Thousands die each year due to waterborne illnesses. The three neighboring villages are currently drinking contaminated water. The purchase of the motorcargo providesthe necessary transportation to supply purified water to the surrounding villages.  

The committee says 'gracias' for the support!

Upcoming Events

Rural Digital Front Door Training

Kansas Sampler Foundation in collaboration with Kansas Spanish Speakers, and JenRus Marketing will offer ‘Rural Digital Front Door Training’. This series will equip rural Kansas businesses and community leaders with the tools to create welcoming, accurate, and engaging "digital front doors" that attract newcomers, visitors, and diverse audiences.

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Heartland Camps Summer Recap!

The Presbytery of Northern Kansas (PNK) partners with Heartland Presbytery as the Board of Directors for Heartland Presbyterian Center (HPC). PNK provides a minimum of $8,000 a year to the operating budget of HPC and provides scholarships in the amount of 1/3 the cost for registration for all campers that are active in the educational programs of any PNK congregation. This is an important part of the educational ministries of PNK. Mission dollars from PNK congregations support this amazing ministry. Enjoy the recap of the impact of this ministry this past summer by clicking this link: https://youtube.com/shorts/t_LSwcbDqNs?feature=share

In Case You Missed It

Synod of Mid-America Stated Clerks and Executive Presbyters came together for fellowship and dinner at Union on the Hill. We spy our own Bob Frasier on the left!

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