Second PressA publication of Second Presbyterian Church

in Little Rock, ArkansasAugust 2, 2017

Interfaith Friendship Camp2017

Second Presbyterian ChurchSecond Presbyterian had the honor and privilege of hosting the second annual Interfaith Friendship Camp July 10 – 14. The theme for the camp was “Let’s Celebrate.”

Children and leaders from Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Bahai, Universalist Unitarian, and Hindu faiths joined together to explore the faith celebrations and festivals of several faith traditions. We “celebrated” Hajj and Eid a-Adah (Muslim faith), built sukkahs to celebrate the Jewish festival of Sukkot, celebrated Christmas with a pageant complete with costumes and music, and celebrated everyone’s birthday with a skating party on Friday. It was a fun and busy week during which 53 children made new friends and learned about their own faith and the faith of their new friends.

We had several of our children participating and Jeannie Ford, Mary Ibis, and Sarah Burns served on the leadership team. Caroline Crow, Britton Varn, Pam Luther, Mary Ann Foerste, Mary Virginia Smith, and Nancy I. Smith also served as volunteers.

Our congregation received a gift of a beautiful Friendship Quilt Banner (designed by Sarah Burns). The quilt has a friendship star in the center and is surrounded by hand-made squares created by campers and helpers at this year’s camp. The quilt serves as a “thank you” gift and a reminder of the rich experiences and friendships created this summer. Thank you for the support of this congregation that makes it possible for children in our community to have this wonderful experience of spiritual growth and working toward peace for our world.

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Young Adults

Summer Sunday BrunchWe will carpool after the 10:00 a.m. service on Sunday, August 6 to U.S. Pizza on Rodney Parham. We are having our last Sunday brunch for the summer and the last young adult event with Blake living in Little Rock. If you need to meet us there, then text, call, or e-mail Blake at (501) 920-6982 or tierneyblake@gmail.com.

Third Thursday SpecialCome meet our moderator for Young Adult Ministry, learn about her journey from conservative Christianity to Second Presbyterian, and celebrate her birthday! Let’s fellowship together with Stacey Hammons at Mellow Mushroom on Thursday, August 17 at 7:00 p.m. Text or e-mail Stacey at (501) 350-2404 or hammons.stacey@gmail.com.

Kick-off Pool Party for Families with Young ChildrenThe Families with Young Children Ministry is hosting a pool party to kick-off another great year at Second Presbyterian. Please join us Sunday, August 20, 4:30-6:30 p.m., at the home of Ryan and Marie Holder. The ministry will be providing dinner (watch for more details to come!). To help us plan for food, please let us know how many adults and children you will be bringing by e-mailing or calling Sharon Hughes, sharonhughes@secondpreslr.org or (501) 227-0000. You are welcome to invite friends!

Registration open for Young Adult Mission WeekendCalling all Young Adults! Join us for a weekend mission trip to Memphis, September 15 – 17. We will meet at the church at 4:00 p.m. Friday and drive up together in the church bus (those needing to come later or wanting to drive their own cars can do so). Friday night we will do orientation with our coordinating mission organization (called Memphis Youth Mission). Saturday will be spent working with various agencies in Memphis, serving the marginalized population in the city. Sunday morning, we will worship together, have lunch in Memphis, and head back to Little Rock (eta 3:00 or 4:00 p.m.). Lodging will be at First Presbyterian Church in downtown Memphis. The cost is $50, which covers the fees to Memphis Youth Mission, three meals on Saturday, lodging, travel if you ride the church bus, and the fun itself! Scholarships are available for those with financial need, don’t let cost keep you from coming! The deadline to register is Sunday, August 20. To register or request a scholarship, please e-mail, call, or text Young Adult Ministry member Mark Doderer at mark@saoffice.com or (210) 269-1018. You are welcome to invite friends! Come be the hands and feet of Christ to our brothers and sisters in Memphis!

ThroughAugust 20

9:00 a.m. Worship in Second Hall9:40 a.m. Summer Social in the Narthex

10:00 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary

Sunday School Classesare in Recess until August 27

SUMMER

SCHEDULEW�ship

Upcoming “Back to School” Events

Blessing of the Backpacks ServiceSunday, August 13

This special service will take place at the 9:00 and 10:00 a.m. worship services.

Preschool Sunday School Pizza PartySunday, August 13, 11:00 a.m. in the Great Hall

All two year olds through Kindergartners (and their parents!) are invited to come and meet their Sunday School teachers for the next year, play with riding toys, and see their classroom. Please RSVP to jeannieford@secondpreslr.org.

Welcome to Bible Village Pizza Partyand Worshiping Together Milestone

Sunday, August 20, 11:00 a.m. in Bible VillageTwo special events rolled into one for all rising 1st graders! All first graders and their parents are invited to come for this special opportunity to learn about Bible Village (our rotation Sunday School for 1st-5th) and to learn about and prepare for participation in worship. Please RSVP to jeannieford@secondpreslr.org.

Kick-off Sunday, August 27We will resume our regular schedule with Sunday School at 9:50 a.m. There will be a “promotion celebration” for children and youth followed by an opportunity to learn about adult educational opportunities available in the fall.

“Learning Together” Family Milestone #2for 3 Year Olds and their Parents

Sunday, August 27Following the opening celebration activities at the Sunday School Kick-off, 3 year olds and parents will gather in the Sanctuary to receive a special Bible and be officially welcomed to Sunday School.

SPY (Second Presbyterian Youth)Kick-off Parking Lot Party

Our annual Parking Lot Party is Sunday, August 27 from 4:00-6:30 p.m. At this event, we will have hamburgers and hot dogs for dinner. We invite you to bring your favorite dessert to share with everyone! We’re going to have some awesome inflatables to play on, and Ferncliff will be bringing some of their epic games to the party as well.

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SPY Parking Lot PartyWe are excited to announce this year’s Parking Lot Party is just a few weeks away! Our annual Parking Lot Party is Sunday, August 27 from 4:00-6:30 p.m. At this event, we will have hamburgers and hot dogs for dinner. We’ll have some desserts as well, but we invite you to bring your favorite dessert to share with everyone! We’re going to have some awesome inflatables to play on, and Ferncliff will be bringing some of their epic games to the party as well. This event will also be an opportunity to have your picture taken for the SPY photo directory and for you to turn in the SPY paperwork so you can participate in our events throughout the year. We can’t wait for the party and we’re looking forward to seeing you there!

Montreat Youth ConferenceMontreat Youth Conference was a great time, filled with fun, faith, and fellowship! Fourteen high school students and three adults from Second Pres. joined fourteen youth and three adults from the Presbytery of Arkansas and traveled to Montreat, NC for a youth conference filled with 1,200 youth from around the U.S. Thanks to the adults who gave their time to be with us on this trip!

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Presbytery of ArkansasPresbyterian Women Interfaith Retreat

The Presbytery of Arkansas Presbyterian Women is sponsoring an Interfaith Retreat on August 11-12, 2017, at Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center. The retreat’s theme is “Women’s Place as Defined in Scripture: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.” Friday’s retreat will be for Presbyterian ladies and their guests, and will include a variety of activities, fellowship opportunities and workshops led by Lindy Vogado, Ellyn Polsky and Sophia Said. Saturday’s retreat will be led by Sophia Said, Program Director of the Interfaith Center of Arkansas and is open to all Daughters of Abraham (Christian, Jewish, Muslim). The $100 registration fee for the two-day retreat includes overnight accommodations (double occupancy) and four meals. There will be a $25 fee for the Saturday retreat, with lunch included. Flyers and registration forms may be picked up in the church office. Reservations must be made by August 1. For more information, contact Jeanne Lloyd, 227-4404, jlloyd12@sbcglobal.net.

Newest Member

Mary Carol WestMary Carol West is a retired Administrative Law Judge and is a licensed Arkansas public school teacher. She has been involved in pastoral ministries and enjoys working with children. Mary Carol participates in the Arkansas Trail of Tears Association and enjoys spending time with her family. She joined by Reaffirmation of Faith.

“Being a Stephen Minister has been a blessing in so many ways. It’s drawn me closer to God. It’s allowed me to be Christ’s presence to another person—an amazing feeling. And it’s made me part of a loving, caring family of Stephen Ministers and Stephen Leaders who support each other in their ministry.” Frank, U.S. Navy (Retired) Ballwin, Missouri We are looking for a few good men and women to be Stephen Ministers, lay people specially gifted for one-on-one confidential Christian caring. For more information about Stephen Ministry and the 50-hours of training beginning in the fall, please speak to anyone wearing a special blue “Stephen Ministry” name tag or Rev. Marie Mainard O’Connell at mariemo@secondpreslr.org or 214-686-6347.

Prayer Shawl Meet and MakeJoin us Tuesday, August 8 at 4:00 p.m. in Second Hall. All skills (and no skills) of crochet and knit are welcome! Bring a project and enjoy the crafters, learn something new, and make a friend.

Register for 2017 Church TourThe Fellowship Ministry and the Heritage Committee are sponsoring this road trip on Thursday, August 31. Beginning at 8:30 a.m. we’ll board the church bus for our first stop at First Presbyterian Church in Argenta and then travel south to Trinity Episcopal Cathedral to learn about their heritage and ministry. Lunch (on your own) will be at Soul Fish Cafe on Main Street. After that, our journey will take us to All Souls Church in Scott. We plan to return to the church no later than 2:30 p.m. Call the church office, (501) 227-0000 to make reservations.

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Isaac Arnold, Sage & Joe Arnold’s nephew – Air Force, stationed at Offutt AFB, NEAndrew Delo, Jeanne Lloyd’s grandson – stationed in Norfolk, VAMartyn Delo, Jeanne Lloyd’s grandson – stationed in San Diego at Naval Base (on USS Boxer in dry dock)Taylor Douglas, son of Susan & Kevin Douglas – Camp Pendleton, San Diego, CADavid Henry, son of Mary Helen & Joe Henry – at the Pentagon, Washington, DCJonathan Johnson, grandson of Helen Scott, nephew of Clarke & Cindy Scott Huisman – stationed at Warner Robbins, GA.Daniel Jones, Marjorie Watkins’ nephew – stationed in Augusta, GA Turner Lloyd, son of Amy & John Lloyd, brother of Lucas & Joseph – Basic Training, Fort Benning, GA Susan Lynch, sister of Beth Rule, aunt of Samuel & Thomas Rule – deployed to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar Jonathan Miller, son of Patrice & Stan Miller – stationed in Virginia Beach, VAMatthew Powell, grandson of Dorothy Powell, stationed in Savannah, GA Chris Rookey, son of Hallie & Craig Rookey, grandson of Hallie & Kirk Simmins – deployed to Eastern EuropeKyle Rought, Mary Ibis’ cousin – stationed in Wahiawa, HIStuart Rubio, Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, MSJohn Matthew Solomon, son of Mary Margaret & Alan Solomon – stationed at Fort Meade, MD

In Harm’s Way

August 2017STEWPOTCook team: 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.Servers: 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m.Friday: August 4, 11, 18, 25

OUR HOUSESecond Friday of each month, 5:30-7:00 p.m.Seeking More Light delivers and servesFriday: August 11

RICE DEPOTVolunteers box and deliver food to older adultsFourth Saturday of each month, 8:15-11:00 a.m.Saturday: August 26

FOR MORE INFORMATION . . .StewpotCampbell McLaurin campbellmclaurin@gmail.com

Our HouseLinda HumphriesLCHumphries@comcast.net

Rice DepotMike Tharpmichael.tharp@sbcglobal.net

Usher/Greeter VolunteersAlways 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:

August Worship Usher Captains

9:00 a.m.Rick Owen

rickowen@sbcglobal.net

10:00 a.m.Katherine Downie

katherinedownie@att.net

Hospital Visitation Training SessionOn August 31 at 5:30 p.m. a training session will be conducted by Stacey Hammons and Rev. Marie Mainard O’Connell. They will be sharing their expertise as professionals with all interested in attending. Your attendance does not mean you will be required to sign up for a hospital visitation commitment, although we do have days where volunteers are needed. Even if you don’t plan to sign up but are interested in feeling more confident when visiting your friends in the hospital, this session is for you. A light meal will be provided at no charge, but reservations must be made by contacting Sharon Hughes, 227-0000 or sharonhughes@secondpreslr.org, no later than August 28.

Calling All Chili Cooks!The Presbyterian Village Foundation is hosting a Chili Cook-off in the Courtyard on Thursday, October 19, and we are looking for chili teams to join our night of festivities. Second’s very own, Rev. Steve Hancock, is serving as one of our chili judges. Individuals, families, or church groups are encouraged to participate, and teams will compete for cash prizes and bragging rights! Please contact melissajenkins@presbyvillage.org for team entry and event information. Deadline to enter is October 2.

Bulletin BoardHospitalized (*Discharged) *Heather DePriest, *Sam Highsmith, *Aileen Moore, Dorothy Powell, Sarah Jane Smith, *Clark Turney

We rejoice with Heather DePriest on the birth of a son, Case DePriest.

Congratulations to Jackson Farrow and Erin Hohnbaum who were married on July 22.

Our sympathy goes to• Melissa Moore, Marjorie Watkins, David Lee, Matthew Lee, John Michael Lee, Sarah Watkins Ceja, and Gregory

Watkins, on the death of mother and grandmother, Jean Munger• Hazel McKoin on the death of her husband, John McKoin

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 Marie Mainard O’Connell or Sharon Hughes in the church office with information, 227-0000, or e-mail mariemo@secondpreslr.org or sharonhughes@secondpreslr.org. Thanks for your help!

Heritage Committee Seeks Second Presbyterian MemorabiliaDo you have old certificates, bulletins, newsletters, programs, or other documents for earlier days of our church? Our Heritage Committee would like to copy such to help fill in some of the gaps in our church records. Please contact Pam Luther, 690-5203.

PASTORRev. Steve HancockASSOCIATE PASTORRev. Lindy Vogado TRANSITIONAL ASSOCIATE PASTORRev. Marie Mainard O’ConnellPARISH ASSOCIATESRev. David GillDr. Robert WilliamsonCHURCH EDUCATORJeannie FordINTERIM YOUTH DIRECTORDavid MillsTRANSITIONAL COORDINATOR FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIESBritton VarnDIRECTOR OF MUSIC AND ARTSDr. Bevan KeatingASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF MUSICMary IbisORGANISTAdam Savacool9 O’CLOCK MUSIC COORDINATORSarah Jane GuzmanBUSINESS ADMINISTRATORAileen MooreDIRECTOR OF PLANNED GIVINGMalinda KirchnerNEWCOMER CARECatherine AllsburyYOUNG ADULT MINISTRYBlake TierneyFACILITIES MANAGERDavid BeachADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATESSage ArnoldTracy MaySharon HughesAdam SavacoolCHILD CARE COORDINATOR & ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATEKarin HowzeSEXTONSGuy HowzeEmily McPherson

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