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A Publication of Second Presbyterian Church In Little Rock, Arkansas April 29, 2015 S E C O N D P r e s s
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Children’s Choir Musical on Mother’s Day On Sunday, May 10 our children’s choir will present a musical at the 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. worship services. The story of young Jesus, The Lost Boy, is found in Luke 2:39-52. Mary and Joseph lose track of twelve-year-old Jesus for three days, and when they finally find him, he is sitting in his "Father's house"--demonstrating with his questions a great understanding of God. Within the musical is a reassuringly human message: even parents chosen by God can lose a child; even a perfect child can give his parents anxiety. The message is sure to comfort anyone who has ever been a parent, a child, or even those who have misplaced Jesus for a while. Please plan to join us on Mother’s Day and enjoy the musical offering our children will give to the glory of God.
9 O'clock Worship on May 10 will celebrate the stories of mothers in the Bible. The Old and New Testaments are full of fascinating women called by God to be mothers. Our worship service will be an opportunity to hear these women’s voices and lift up the love and hard work of all people who follow God’s call.
Anne Lamott Speaks at Second Presbyterian Church
A “Second Wind” was blowing strong through Second Presbyterian Church on April 17, as over 850 women and men gathered in our Sanctuary to hear stories and gather wisdom from Anne Lamott. The crowd was overflowing on Friday evening and Presbyterian women from around our Presbytery gathered again on Saturday morning for a more “intimate” gathering with Anne. Special thanks to Catherine Lowry, Karen Akin, and the Second Wind Planning Team for all the energy, organization, dedication, and hard work that made it possible for us to host such an amazing event!!
Please submit a separate registration form for each child. You may also register online at www.secondpreslr.org. A $5 per child registration fee is due at check-in on June 15 (5:15-5:45 p.m.) For more information or to volunteer, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Nancy Gardner ([email protected], 350-6951) or Jeannie Ford ([email protected], 227-0000).
Child’s Name:_________________________________________________________________ DOB:______________________
Parent(s):_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Address:________________________________________________________________________________________________
street city zip code
Home Phone:__________________ Cell:_____________________ Email:___________________________________________
Age (check appropriate space:
3 years by October 2014 Completed 1st Grade
4 years (not entering Kindergarten) Completed 2nd Grade
Entering Kindergarten Completed 3rd Grade
Completed Kindergarten Completed 4th/5th grade
Emergency Contact: Phone:
Allergies or other medication information:
Home Church:
Volunteer Opportunities
Make decorations Bring snacks for teachers
Set-up June 12 (3:00-5:00 PM) Recreation
Age level shepherd help with mission/outreach projects
Crafts help with registration on June 15
(5:15-5:45 p.m.)
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL JUNE 15-18
Something New for This Year… VBS Kick-Off Celebration on Monday Evening 5:30-7:30 p.m.!!!
We will have a pizza party from 5:30-6:00 p.m. followed by a kick-off celebration in the Sanctuary and a "Wheels Up" Parking Lot Extravaganza with bicycles, trikes, scooters, helmets.....and ice cream!!
Tuesday - Thursday (June 16-18) We will have our "regular" morning schedule (8:45-11:45 a.m.) and VBS activities including music, art, Bible, recreation, and more.
UPCOMING SHORT-TERM SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS - “CALLED AS PARTNERS IN CHRIST’S SERVICE”
MAY 17, 24, AND 31 IN ROOM 65/66
In one of our favorite hymns, we are “called as partners in Christ’s service, called to ministries of grace….. and we are called to respond
with deep commitment fresh new lines of faith to trace.” We are very blessed to have both ordained ministers and dedicated volunteers connected with our congregation who are deeply committed in a
variety of programs and ministries supported by our Outreach Ministry. Join us in May to hear more about some exciting and growing ministries
led by these folks who help us support new ways to “be the church” beyond our walls.”
• May 17 - David Gill, Executive Director of Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center, will join us to talk about the many ways the gospel ministry is proclaimed and lives are touched through the variety of programs offered through the camp and its staff.
• May 24 - Our parish associate Robert (Bobby) Williamson will join us to talk about his work with Mercy Community Church, an ecumenical ministry he founded to provide a place of hospitality and spiritual community for all people, especially those living on the streets of Little Rock.
• May 31 - Our Young Adult Volunteers: Dan Bohnker, Molly DeWitt, and Alex Haney will talk about the Young Adult Volunteer program of the PC(USA). Our congregation partners with Ferncliff and Presbyterian Disaster Assistance to provide a YAV worksite in Little Rock. These young adults will talk about this exciting program and what they have been working on during their year of service here.
And the award goes to….. The Fellowship Ministry hosted a delicious and festive dinner to appreciate those serving as elders and deacons in our congregation. With a nod toward the academy awards, our “outgoing” officers were honored and appreciated and our “incoming officers” were welcomed in Hollywood style! We continue to be thankful for the energy, heart, time, and talents shared by our church officers as they continue to lead our many ministries as we strive to live out our mission as Christ’s disciples.
Adult Sunday School Class “Handling Tough Issues at the End of Life” April 12, 19 and 26, May 3 and 10
Family members often have to make extremely difficult decisions when dealing with the critical illness and/or death of a loved one. Family members and individuals facing such a health crisis may find themselves wrestling with theological and ethical concerns, and overwhelmed in receiving information about the kind of care needed in their situation. Class leaders include church member Dianne Campbell, social worker for the Palliative Care Team at UAMS; Dr. Micah Hester PhD., Chief, Division of Medical Humanities, Professor of Medical Humanities (UAMS), Professor of Pediatrics (UAMS), Clinical Ethicist (ACH); and Karen Akin.
Summer Music Opportunities for Children
Wildwood Academy Of
Music & The Arts (Wama) Camp Program Director: Dr. Bevan Keating
Choral Director: Mary Ibis July 6 - July 10, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
July 13 - July 17, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Grades 1-6
Worship Arts Camp
Leaders: Jeannie Ford, Rachel Shepherd, Mary Ibis July 20 - July 24, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Worship Leadership July 26, 9 O’clock Service Grades 1-5, Camp is limited to 18 participants
Mini Music Makers
Leaders: Mary Ibis, Satia Spencer, Kira Keating July 27 - July 31, 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Children Ages 4-6, Camp is limited to 15 participants
To register, contact Mary Ibis: [email protected]
Youth Sunday On Sunday, April 12 our Junior and Senior High School students led all three of our worship services at Second! We were thrilled to get to honor our seniors that day, as well as to see them be worship leaders. Thank you to all the youth that participated, as well as all the adults that helped! A special "thank you" to Diane McVinney, Lauren Gann, Eric Meincke and Chris Honeycutt who headed up our Youth Sunday committee for Youth Ministry.
Connections Café Sunday School meets in Second Hall from
9:50 to 10:45 a.m. All young adults are welcome! Here’s what’s brewing: · April 26: Overview comparing the four gospels · May 3: Mark · May 10: Matthew · May 17: Luke · May 24: John · May 31: One-time lesson on Islam and Christianity · Four Sundays in June: Connections Café will host a church-wide adult class where the pastors each share about a movie that is meaningful to them.
Young Adult May Activities Game Night - May 11, 7:00 p.m., church library Hike and picnic at Pinnacle Mountain - May 16, 10:00 a.m., East Summit Trailhead (tentative) Tap Talk- May 21, 7:00 p.m., location TBD (change from usual 4th Thursday) Movie Night - May 30, 5:30 p.m., church
The Second Peds team is forming now for NAMI Walk 2015 on May 9! This 5K walk, which will take place at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock, raises money for and awareness about NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. The primary goal of this 9th annual walk is to raise awareness about NAMI Arkansas and its efforts to achieve high quality treatment and recovery for individuals living with mental illness. Another important goal is to raise funds
Annual Walk for Mental Health – Walk or Volunteer
on Saturday, May 9
to support NAMI Arkansas programs. The Second Presbyterian Outreach Ministry supports NAMI Arkansas each year. The NAMI Walk provides you a chance to demonstrate our support for this important cause. The walk will take place on Saturday morning, May 9 (registration begins at 9:00 a.m., walk starts at 10:00 a.m.). There is no cost to participate - you sign up online, and then solicit contributions from friends, family, coworkers, etc. If you raise $100, you get a free t-shirt! If you can’t attend on May 9, you can still sign up to be a "virtual walker," and just raise money online, or donate to another walker. This year, there is another great opportunity – please volunteer to work at registration and refreshment stations from 9:00-11:00 a.m. If you couldn’t participate in the Day of Service (or if one Day of Service isn’t enough for you!), this will be a fun opportunity to represent Second Presbyterian’s outreach efforts in our community. To join the Second Presbyterian Church team or contribute to a Second Peds walker, visit http://namiwalks.nami.org/SecondPeds. To volunteer, to sign up the old-fashioned way, or if you have questions, contact Rick Owen (501-307-9593, [email protected]).
A Message from Second Presbyterian Member, Claudia Stallings, about her upcoming work with Living Waters of the World in Haiti, a program supported by funds from our Outreach Ministry
Earlier this year I attended the Clean Water U, the training school of Living Waters for the World in Hopewell, Mississippi. Clean Water U is a five-day simulation experience designed to equip Living Waters of the World mission teams with the skills necessary to form partnerships with communities in need of clean water, install a community-based water treatment system, and equip local leaders to lead ongoing health, hygiene, and spiritual education. With a medical background, I focused on the 102 classes, Health & Hygiene. Our Presbytery received a Haiti Disaster Relief grant for $50,000 over 5 years ago. Since that time, the money has always been used in partnership with Fondren Presbyterian Church in Jackson Mississippi led by Bill Mendenall to help fund a solar powered living waters system. This trip we are also supported by the Wyoming Presbyterian Church in New Jersey and the Walker Foundation. The grant money has helped with installations in Croix des Bouquet, Les Cayes, Saint Saveur, Savanette, Mayan, and this trip we will install in Cavaillon. Haiti has around 95 LWW systems and not one of the sites tested has had clean water before our installation. At least 54 of these systems are solar powered. This installation will be from April 28-May 4 at a school/church, Eglise Episcopale Saint Esprit de Anotte. The Presbyterian church has a growing presence in Haiti and most of our projects are with the Episcopal church. There are 192 K-6 students and 85 high school students at the school. Because there is no power available, we will use the techniques taught at Solar Under The Sun to solar power the water system. The well was drilled by an NGO group and is 80 feet deep with a water table guessed to be 15-20 feet. The electrical needs assessment showed that power is needed for 10 school rooms, 1 light for the water building, and 2 power strips with 6-8 outlets each for cell phone charging. Charging cell phones can be used to help pay for parts of the system that break or need replacing. Eventually we hope that the systems will be self-sustaining. Churches are in covenant with the school/community for two years and pay for the worker’s $57 per month salary. We will not be in covenant with this school nor have we been in covenant with any of the above listed schools. There is a local green company that we pay to install the solar panels and bring the wiring to the water building. Each school/community must build a water building to house the system and bottles to carry clean water back to homes or schools. Our money is used to pay for the water building, the system with solar power, and 5 gallon water bottles. Water is delivered to homes of the disabled or elderly. While I am in Les Cayes Haiti, Megan Rubio will be at Ferncliff being trained as a 102 technical installer at the Solar Under The Sun school. While she is there, she hopes to find a team that needs technical assistance so that she can quickly put her new skills to use. Later this year, we hope to train at Clean Water U as installers. I would encourage others who are interested in being on the SUTS committee to contact Lindy Vogado or myself about classes and installation trips.
First and Third Monday Morning Bible Study
We will meet in Second Hall for an hour and a half of study and discussion. All women of the church are invited to attend. Our study and discussion will center around Rachel Held Evan's book, A Year of Biblical Womanhood. This award winning author is a young, strong-willed and independent woman who vowed to take all of the Bible's instructions for women as literally as possible for a year. A Year of Biblical Womanhood is an exercise in scriptural exploration and spiritual contemplation. What does God truly expect of women, and is there really a prescription for biblical womanhood? Join us as we explore with Evans the rich heritage of biblical heroines, models of grace, and all-around women of valor. The class will meet on May 4. Ms. Evans will be the speaker for the Cotham Lectures at Westover Hills Presbyterian Church in Little Rock on May 3 and 4 at 7:00 p.m. Those participating in the class are encouraged to attend the Cotham Lectures. More information about the lectures can be found www.westoverhills.org.
Kindergarten Milestone “Worshiping Together”
This milestone celebration is designed for Kindergarteners and their parents. A special workshop, “Get Ready, Get Set, Worship” will take place during the Sunday School hour (9:50-10:50 a.m.) on Sundays, May 3, 10, and 17. In this special time together the children will learn about our Sanctuary and the parts of our worship services. Each family will create a “worship bag” with activities to help little ones participate in worship in a more meaningful way. Learning will be fun as we explore worship
through games, songs, and creative activities.
Youth Scholarship Fundraiser
“Letters from the Road” Beginning April 26 and running through May 31, our youth will be putting on a youth scholarship fundraiser. This fundraiser is specifically to help build our “youth scholarship fund” which is used when our youth need scholarships for retreats, to participate in the musical, and for summer trips, including Mo-Ranch, Montreat and Mission Trips. Without this fund, and with the rising costs of these events, not all of our youth would be able to participate in our SPY events. Our goal is for all of our youth to be able to participate in our events, as some of these (especially summer trips) have been particularly life-changing for our students.
For the next month, the youth will have a table in the narthex where you can pick up a card for our “letters for the road” and see the progress we are making towards our goal of raising $6,000.00. For all of those who donate money towards our scholarship fund, one of our students will send you a personal note “on the road” from either our Senior High Mission trip to New Mexico, our Junior High trip to Mo-Ranch or our Senior High trip to Montreat. These “letters from the road” are to thank you and to let you know what they are doing on that particular trip, so that you can pray for our students as they have these opportunities. Please make sure to fill out a “letters from the road” card and turn it in with your donation, so that we have your full name and address. We are so thankful for your support of our youth programs at Second Presbyterian Church. If you have any questions about this fundraiser, please contact Heather Rey, [email protected]
Preschool Story Time for Earth Day Preschoolers celebrate Earth Day with broccoli trees and pudding dirt at Story Time on April 22.
Stephen Ministry There are times when each of us needs the care of another person. Stephen Ministry is a program that equips lay persons to provide confidential, Christian, one-to-one care to those who are experiencing all kinds of life needs and circumstances, both in our congregation, and in our community. What is a Stephen Minister? •A child of God who walks beside a person who is hurting; •A congregation member with gifts for care giving, who was carefully selected to serve in this role; •A lay person who received 50 hours of training in providing emotional and spiritual care; •A caring, Christian friend who listens, cares, prays, supports, and encourages; •Someone who will “be there” for his or her care receiver, meeting faithfully and dependably on a regular basis for as long as there is a need. What does a Stephen Minister do? Stephen Ministers care for people facing tough times. They are ready to provide the emotional and spiritual care needed when we are faced with one of life’s crises or difficulties, such as: •Loss of a loved one •Loneliness or discouragement •Birth, adoption, miscarriage, or infertility •Accident or accident recovery •Chronic or terminal illness •Unemployment or job crisis •Divorce or separation •Spiritual crises •Aging •Hospitalization •Relocation Upon completion of the training program, our Stephen Ministers work together with our pastors to reach more people with Christian care than the pastors can reach by themselves. If you think you might need a Stephen Minister, please call Rev. Karen Akin, Associate Pastor for Congregational Nurture, 501.227.0000 at the church, or send her a confidential e-mail at [email protected]. If you are interested in being trained and serving as a Stephen Minister or Stephen Leader, please contact Karen Akin by email or by calling the church office at 501-227-0000.
When a loved one dies, one of the most common early reactions is an intense yearning, a sense that part of you is missing, and a hunger to have the person back. Sharing stories often provides solace and helps ease the heartbreak. Our church is providing a place to share those stories. On the third Tuesday of every month, our church will host a Faith and Grief Luncheon from noon to 1:00 p.m. in Second Hall. Participants will experience:
• a supportive community of persons who have experienced the death of a loved one
• comfort through scripture and prayers • encouragement through personal stories • hope in sharing your feelings and experiences.
Registration for May 19 can be made by visiting www.faithandgrief.org or by calling (469) 251-9612. If you are interested in receiving more information about Faith and Grief Ministry, contact Karen Akin at (501) 227-0000 or [email protected] or go online to www.faithandgrief.org.
Visit our church’s planned giving web page www.secondpreslr.org/plannedgiving and see new videos of our members and their stories, see examples of estate gifts and play with the gift calculator based on your interest. For more information, please contact Malinda Kirchner at [email protected], or in the church office at 227-0000.
Welcome Our Newest Member
Karen Anderson joined on 4/12/15 by Letter of Transfer from Trinity Presbyterian Church in Little Rock. She is an avid bridge player.
Dear Church Family,
We cannot begin to express
our deep gratitude for
what we continue to
receive from Second
Presbyterian Church. The
food was a tremendous
help. The phone calls, cards
and prayers mean so much
too.
Thank you so much for all
these blessings.
Love,
Hallie and Kirk Simmins
Nancy and Wade Scott
Our Planned Giving Website
• Jonathan Miller, son of Patrice & Stan Miller – Navy pilot in strike fighter squadron - USS George H.W. Bush
• Isaac Arnold, Sage & Joe Arnold’s nephew – Air Force, stationed in Papillion, NE
• Evan Wallace, Heather Rey’s brother – stationed in Tuscon, AZ • Kyle Rought, Mary Ibis’ cousin – deployed to Afghanistan • Martyn Delo, Jeanne Lloyd’s grandson – stationed at the Naval Base
in Bahrain • Andrew Delo, Jeanne Lloyd’s grandson - Naval Academy in
Annapolis, Maryland • Jonathan Johnson, grandson of Helen Scott, nephew of Clarke &
Cindy Scott Huisman – stationed at Warner Robbins, GA. • Chris Rookey, member & son of Hallie & Craig Rookey – deployed
to the Middle East • Matthew Powell, grandson of Dorothy Powell, stationed in
Savannah, GA • Daniel Jones, Jean Munger’s grandson, Marjorie Watkins’ nephew –
stationed in El Paso, TX • David Henry, son of Mary Helen & Joe Henry –Joint Base San
Antonio • Matt Powell, son of Holly Powell – serving at Camp Pendleton, CA • Sean Garrett, friend of Sandra Rogers – Deployed Navy
** If you have a family member serving in harm’s way, please contact Sharon Hughes in the church office or email [email protected] with new or updated information. We want to keep this list current.**
In Harm’s Way
USHER/GREETER VOLUNTEERS
ALWAYS APPRECIATED Those who serve as ushers and greeters for our
worship service are providing a ministry of hospitality
for members and visitors to our church. Along with
providing an important leadership role for worship,
those who serve as ushers and greeters are also
afforded a wonderful opportunity to meet and work
alongside other members of the congregation. You
may contact the following deacons who serve as usher
captains to volunteer as ushers or greeters:
May Nine O’clock worship usher captain:
Dianne Campbell, [email protected]
May 8:30 worship usher captains:
Ric Bailey, [email protected]
May 11:00 worship usher captains:
Tom Knight, [email protected]
Daniel Ford, [email protected]
Support for Alzheimer's Family Members/Caregivers Thursdays, May 7 and 21 at 1:00 in the Library
This is an open group and new members are always welcome. Care-giving is an incredibly significant gift you give those you
care for, and caregivers need care, too. Please consider joining this group of folks who will share your concerns and joys in
care giving. If you have any questions, please contact Karen Akin at 501-227-0000 or email [email protected].
Stewpot Cook team 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Servers 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Friday, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22 Our House Cook Team, 3:00 p.m. Property Ministry delivers and serves 5:30-7:00 p.m. the 2nd Friday of each month. Friday, 5/8 Rice Depot Volunteers box and deliver food to older adults 8:15-11:00 a.m. the 3rd Saturday of each month. Saturday, 5/16 For more information . . .
Stewpot – Campbell McLaurin,
Rice Depot – Mike Tharp, [email protected]
Our House– Linda Humphries,
May 2015
YOGA AT SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: Church member and Deacon,
Mollie Birch, is leading a Yoga class on Thursday evenings beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Bible Village Gathering room. All levels of “yogis” are invited to join the group. Yogis will practice seva (exchange of positive energy) by bringing a canned good to share with a local food pantry. Participants will need to bring their own yoga mat, which can be purchased locally or online.
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN OF THE CHURCH JOIN US FOR CHURCH WOMEN UNITED
Please join us May 1, for Church Women United's May Friendship Day. It is to be held at Union AME Church at 1825 Pulaski. We will be carpooling from Second Presbyterian Church at 9:00 a.m., in time for registration at 9:30. If you are able to stay for lunch; you may pay your $7 when you register. Please consider being with us. These gatherings are quite inspirational.
Sundays: Worship Services 8:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. (Communion) and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:50 a.m.
Newsletter Articles may be emailed to [email protected] Next deadline: Thursday, May 7 and Thursday, May 21
Pastor Rev. Steve Hancock Associate Pastor Rev. Karen K. Akin Associate Pastor Rev. Lindy Vogado Interim Associate Pastor Rev. Rachel Shepherd Parish Associate Dr. Robert Williamson Church Educator Jeannie Ford Youth Director Heather Rey Director of Music and Arts Dr. Bevan Keating Associate Director of Music Mary Ibis Organist Adam Savacool 9 O’clock Music Coordinator Sarah Jane Guzman Business Administrator Aileen Moore Director of Planned Giving Malinda Kirchner Facilities Manager David Beach Administrative Associates Sage Arnold Robin De Rossitte Sharon Hughes Tracy May Administrative Associate and Child Care Coordinator Karin Howze Sextons Guy Howze Kim Terrell
Bulletin Board
Hospitalized *Discharged Kristin Keyes, *Jim Gauntt, Georgiana Burnside, *Don Holbert, *Irma Ellis, *Celia Roe, *Nancy Weaver, Pat Holthoff, Dawson Ibis, *Ruth Johnson We Rejoice with George Mallory, IV and Ashley Mason who were married recently in Ireland. Matt Snyder and Emile Turbeville who were married Saturday, April 25 in El Dorado. Matt is the son Roger and Lori Snyder. Lauren Perme and Collin Wagner who were married at Second Presbyterian, Saturday, April 25. Lauren is the daughter of Ned and Sharon Perme. Our Sympathy to Polly Johnson and family on the death of her nephew. The family of Alan and Keli Stroman on the death of Alan’s mother, Wilda Stroman. Stamp Our Hunger Project: Presbyterian Women are collecting cancelled postage stamps which are in turn sold to a dealer. The money they receive is donated to Church World Service, Bread for the World and Atlanta’s Open Door Community, all non-profits working to alleviate hunger. Tear or cut stamps from your envelopes, leaving at least 1/8” all around; place stamps in collection box in narthex. Campbell Soup Labels Needed: Please remove entire labels, including UPC code, from Campbell Soup and bring to collection box in narthex. Presbyterian Women are collecting them to help Goodland School in Hugo, Oklahoma receive a free 7 passenger van once they have collected 1.5 million Campbell Soup can labels. Their goal is finally in sight so please keep supporting this simple gift. We would appreciate your help…..In keeping the church office informed when there is a sickness in your family, when someone is in the hospital, or a death has occurred. Please also keep us updated on the sickness or concern so that the information we have on our Care and Concern line is accurate. Members and friends can call the Care and Concern Line, 227-6117, on weekdays to receive information about prayer concerns in our church family. We will honor all requests for confidentiality, but in order for us to offer pastoral care, we need to be aware of your situation. We also want to know about the joys, accomplishments and achievements of members of the church. Please call Sharon Hughes or Karen Akin in the church office with information, 227-0000, or email [email protected] or [email protected]. Thanks for your help! Heritage Committee Seeks 2nd Pres Memorabilia. Do you have old certificates, bulletins, newsletter, programs, or other documents from earlier days in the history of our church? The Heritage Committee would like to copy such to help fill in some of the gaps in our church records. Please contact Betty Jean Moore, 224-5313.
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