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A Publication of Second Presbyterian Church In Little Rock, Arkansas June 26, 2013 S E C O N D P r e s s
Worship on Sunday, June 30 Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Worship Schedule: 8:30, 9:00, 11:00 a.m.
Scripture:
Luke 9:57-62
Facing Forward
Steve Hancock
Hymns:
I Sing the Mighty Power of God
Seek Ye First
Fight the Good Fight
Worship on Sunday, July 7 Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
Worship Schedule: 9:00 and 10:00 a.m.
Scripture:
Galatians 5:1, 13-14
For Freedom
Steve Hancock
Hymns:
God of the Ages, Whose Almighty Hand
My Country ‘Tis of Thee
Summer Worship Schedule
July 7 – August 18
9:00 a.m. Worship in Second Hall
10:00 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary
Sunday School classes are in recess July 7 through August 18.
Summer Social will be held every Sunday at 9:40
until 10:00 AM through the dates of July 7-
August 18. It will be located in our narthex, our
welcome area in front of the sanctuary. The
Summer Social is time to visit with and make
friends in the church; have coffee or juice and a
bakery treat; catch up on summer plans and trips;
and most importantly, to welcome each other to
worship.
The following statement was unanimously approved by the Session on June 18,2013: Second Presbyterian Church - Little Rock, Arkansas
• has been a sponsor of Boy Scouts of America Troop #604 since 1977,
• has adopted and supports a Statement of Welcome and Inclusiveness which states that our doors are open to all "regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, economic or family status, ethnic background, mental or physical abilities,"
• believes that the recent actions of the Boy Scouts of America to increase that organization's inclusiveness in Boy Scout troops is consistent with the spirit of our Statement of Welcome and Inclusiveness,
• ratifies its support of the Boy Scouts of America and Troop #604. The statement has been sent to the leaders of Troop #604 and the Quapaw Area Council. They have responded with much appreciation. The statement was drafted and submitted to the Session by the Social Justice Advocacy Committee. Members of that committee are Don Hollingsworth, Chair, Sharon Otwell, Jim Guy Tucker, Ruth Shepherd, Jackson Farrow, Susan Goldner and Mike Gavigan.
The Church Office will be closed Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
On July 8, Lindy Vogado will begin her work as the Associate Pastor of Belonging and Outreach at Second Presbyterian Church. We are very excited to welcome Lindy. Lindy’s husband is Dr. Robert Williamson, Assistant Professor in the Department of Religion at Hendrix College, and Parish Associate here at Second Church.
“Everywhere Fun Fair…..Where God’s World Comes Together” “Love the Lord your God…..and love your neighbor as yourself.” Luke 10:27
What a great week we had at Vacation Bible School (June 17-20)……with 150-160 children, 10-15 youth helpers, and 30 adult volunteers participating in all the fun! The children learned how neighbors are friendly, giving, forgiving, and welcoming through a variety of activities including Bible stories, art, hands-on mission projects, “science” experiments, recreation, and music. Thanks to all the wonderful volunteers, the Second Presbyterian Preschool staff, and the Second Presbyterian Church staff for making this wonderful week possible for our children and many children in our community. Special thanks to Caroline Crow who served as our VBS Coordinator this year!!
Vacation Bible School 2013
SECOND PRESBYTERIAN DOCUMENTARY FILM SERIES
SUNDAYS - July 21, 28 and August 4
4:00 - 6:00 PM; Second Hall
POPCORN, DRINKS, AND MOVIES!!!!
July 21 - “Dirt! The Movie” - This award winning 2009 American documentary, narrated by Jamie Lee
Curtis, was inspired by the book Dirt: The Ecstatic Skin of the Earth by William Bryant Logan. The film
explores the relationship between humans and soil, including its necessity for human life and impacts by
society. Facilitator: Scharmel Roussel, Executive Director of Arkansas Interfaith Power and Light.
July 28 - “Kansas vs. Darwin” - Convened by Creationists and organized by proponents of Intelligent
Design, the Kansas Board of Education hearings on evolution were the subject of worldwide attention.
This film takes you inside one of the most talked-about events in modern history through exclusive footage
and in-depth interviews on both sides of the debate. More than a political documentary, Kansas vs. Darwin
takes you to the dark heart of the culture wars, examining the confusing crossroads of politics, religion,
science and education. Facilitator: Alan Diekman
August 4 - “Pray the Devil Back to Hell” - This documentary, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, is the
astonishing story of the women in Liberia who took on the warlords and regime of dictator Charles Taylor in
the midst of a brutal civil war, and won a once unimaginable peace for their shattered country in 2003. It is
the story of ordinary women—mothers, grandmothers, aunts and daughters, both Christian and Muslim—
who, armed only with white T-shirts and the courage of their convictions, faced down the killers who had
turned Liberia into hell on earth. This story is a compelling example of how grassroots activism can alter
the history of nations.
Something new for Completed 1st-4th Graders…
“Big Kids Summer Book Club”
Based on the popularity of our regular Preschool Story Times……we are trying something new for our elementary-aged children. There are so many wonderful story books in our Children’s Library that are too long and involved for our littlest ones, Miss Jeannie wants to try a “Summer Book Club” for children who have completed 1st-4th grade. Summer Book Club Dates:
Monday, July 8 Monday, July 22
Monday, August 5 We will meet from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. on each of these Mondays. We will begin by reading books from our library and learning together how these stories can help us grow in our faith and live each day as children of God. At the end of the summer, we will decide if we want to continue through the school year and perhaps read some longer, chapter books that we can meet to explore together. If you are interested in being part of this new adventure, please contact Jeannie Ford (227-0000, [email protected])
CHAPEL REFRESHING The chapel has undergone a mini renovation. The 30 plus year old carpet has been replaced, the draperies cleaned, the pews refreshed and the area behind the screens cleaned out. Please take a moment to stop by the chapel and see your pledge dollars at work.
Summer Happenings at SPY
Join us this summer at SPY for lots of summer fun! We meet each Wednesday of the summer for Lunch Bunch (Junior High) from 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and SHactivities (Senior High) from 6:00 -8:30 p.m. We have a variety of events planned for this summer; something new each week! Our schedule is as follows:
June 26 – Team Games/Make Your Own Pizza July 3 – Water Olympics July 10 – Mission Day/Make Your Own Sundaes July 17 – Memorial Pool Day July 24 – Movies in the Park July 31 – Travelers’ Game August 7 – Human Games Day August 14 – Photo Safari Day
*We will also meet on select Monday nights, based on age groups, at Heather’s and Christian’s homes, and we have lots of trips and other things planned! See you this summer!
Middle School Mission Week Youth who are entering 6th grade up through entering 9th grade are encouraged to come join us for Middle School Mission Week. July 29
through August 1, we will be traveling in and around Little Rock, doing mission work while learning about why we do mission work. At the end of the week, we will have a day at Magic Springs. Come out and join us for a week of fun and mission. If you have any questions, call Christian Huisman at (501) 920-5751.
SPY Mo-Ranch Mission Project Our Middle Schoolers at Second will be travelling to Mo-Ranch in Hunt, Texas from July 6-11 for their Junior High Jubilee Youth Conference! We are so excited about the opportunity to worship together, play together, do energizers, participate in small group and do devotions in this beautiful place. As a part of this week, all of the Junior Highers from different Presbyterian Churches around the south will be participating in a mission project called The Dignity Project: these mission packages will be given to people who are in transition from homelessness, leaving prison and other significant events which put people on the street with essentially nothing but the clothes on their backs. How you can help: In order to be able to fully participate in this project, we need your donations. We have a box in the narthex and a box in the youth building all decorated and ready to accept your donations. Please donate any of the following items to this cause: Essential Items for the packages:
• Shampoo and/or shampoo-conditioner combination • Individually wrapped or boxed soap or body wash • Individually wrapped or boxed toothbrush • Toothpaste
Travel size is preferable; all sizes are accepted. We will be taking donations through July 1. Thank you so much for helping with this mission project! We can’t wait to participate at Mo-Ranch! If you have any questions, please call Heather Rey at 227-0000.
Young Adult Summer Events Family Promise - Sunday, July 14 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., the Young Adults will be preparing dinner, eating and spending time with the homeless families who will be our guests for the week. You are welcome to bring family and friends for the evening portion. SAVE THE DATE - Sunday, July 28, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Young Adult Summer Potluck and Pool Party at the home of Marie, Ryan, Alex & Kate Holder. We’ll provide the main dish and drinks. You provide the sides and desserts. Bring your friends, bring your family- for food, fellowship, and fun in the pool! SAVE THE DATE - August 10 - Canoe trip on the Caddo River - We’re planning a one day float trip on Saturday, August 10 for young adults, friends and families. We’d drive down to Glenwood (about 1.5 hours), float the river for 4-6 hours, stop for a picnic lunch along the way, and head back to Little Rock when we’re done. Stay tuned for more information
I Ring, You Ring, We ALL Ring
for Ice-Cream! Come join us for a cool afternoon of fun and fellowship on Sunday, July 14 at 2:00 p.m. for the annual Summer Ringers handbell concert and stay for the 3:00 p.m. ice-cream social in the Youth Building! Bring your favorite homemade ice cream to be judged, or we will have spoons and bowls on hand for you to be the judge! All ages are invited to come to this summer gathering of church family and friends.
Camp Alex A Camp for Youth Affected by Someone Dying of Suicide
The Alex Blackwood Foundation for Hope is now accepting camper registration forms for the first annual Camp Alex, a summer camp exclusively for youth who have had someone important to them who died of suicide. Camp Alex provides young survivors of suicide a place where they can be around other kids and adults that really get it, while learning valuable coping skills to use in their everyday lives. This camp is scheduled Sunday, June 30 through Wednesday, July 3 at Ferncliff Camp. Through a partnership with the grief experts at the Center for Good Mourning at Arkansas Children's Hospital, we have created a fun, safe and healing environment for grieving kids ages 11-14. For more information on how to register a child for Camp Alex, please visit www.secondpres.com.
Our church and youth hosted Bike and Build June 12, 13, and 14 in Youth Building
Bike & Build (www.bikeandbuild.org) organizes cross-country bicycle trips which benefit affordable housing groups. The 29 college students who spent 2 nights in the Youth Building will ride 3,542 miles across the country from Nags Head, NC to San Diego, CA!
Along their route, the group will spend every second or third day working for affordable housing groups such as Habitat for Humanity.
Our group worked in North Little Rock with Habitat for Humanity. To thank the church, they donated money to the local chapter of Habitat in honor of the church. Special thanks to the following folks who provided hospitality, food and drinks for our Bike and Build:
And a huge thank you to John Lloyd and Doug Akin for cooking burgers and hot dogs, and to the Senior High Youth and advisors for helping to host a dinner for Bike and Build. Bike and Build gave a presentation to the youth about how they got involved with the organization and their work with affordable housing organizations.
Mary Ann Foerste Jane Carter Doug and Karen Akin Mary Helen Henry Anne and Charles Allen Sage Arnold Jane Blackall Mary Ann Critz
Linda Van Hook John Kirchner Laura Cook Kathy Wilkins Alice Andrews Ann Bridgers Annie Lloyd Jo Paulus
Jeanne Lloyd Debbie Bass Mickey McKinstry Cathey Turner Jane Markham Jane Blackall Joan Neikirk Larry Kirchner
The above Stephen Ministry logo, with the broken person behind the cross and the whole person in front of the cross,
symbolizes that we are all broken people and that it is only through the cross of Jesus that we are made whole.
Do you have the following qualities to become a Stephen Minister to serve Second Presbyterian Church? Are you caring,
passionate, giving, loving, concerned about others? Are you trustworthy? Do you love God and want to be one of God’s servants?
The Stephen Ministry training is a 50-hour course. The 2013-2014 Fall class will begin with an overnight retreat at Ferncliff
Camp. The retreat begins with dinner at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, September 13, and concludes by 2:00 p.m. on Saturday 14, 2013.
All training classes are held on Monday evening from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. during September, October and November concluding in
January and February of 2014 with a retreat on February 21 and 22 at Ferncliff Camp.
Have you often felt desire to serve in this capacity? Then, you are ready to be enrolled in the next Stephen Ministry Training
class. Both men and women receive the care of Stephen Ministers. We need both men and women to serve as Stephen
Ministers.
Please contact one of the following Stephen Ministry Leaders for more information and an application to be part of this life
changing experience.
The Stephen Ministry Leader Team Members are:
Stephen Leader Coordinator and Referrals:
Rev. Karen K. Akin – 227-0000
Supervisor Coordinator: Gloria Wright – 681-0313
Training Coordinator: Janet Nelson – 412-5683
Awareness Coordinator: Jo Ann McQuade – 590-0920
Continuing Education Coordinator: Rita Wooley – 681-3148
LifeQuest Summer Classes Begin July 10
LifeQuest’s Adventures in Learning 4-week summer program will begin July 10. This is our shortened “SummerQuest” session and will run for four Wednesdays and Thursdays. Remember, anyone of any age may attend! Classes are held at Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive. Registration is $25 for the entire 4 weeks – as many classes as you’d like to take. You may register on line and pay by credit card if you wish. Summer classes include but are not limited to: Call the LifeQuest office, 225-6073 or go on-line to www.lifequestofarkansas.org for a complete class listing and to register.
A People’s History of the U.S. Arkansas Art Center Gallery Walk Elizabeth I
Exploring Everything Geography of Canada Growing Orchids
Plantasia: All Things Plants Stage Works: Curtains Up Touring Little Rock Libraries
Watch Your Back, Arkansas Watercolor Instruction Yoga
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/good/lbvp/~3/IKwQ7ziBEHw/
Matthew Powell, grandson of Dorothy Powell, helicopter training at Fort Rucker, AL Ameer Armoto, grandson of Mary Stelzl, back in the states from Afghanistan – at Laughlin AFB Jonathan Johnson, grandson of Helen Scott, nephew of Clarke & Cindy Scott Huisman, Robbins AFB, GA Matt Powell, son of Holly Powell – serving at the Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, VA David Henry, son of Mary Helen & Joe Henry - Hawaii Anthony Murtha, Kaye McLeod’s nephew – serving on USS Abraham Lincoln – now stateside Austin Clevenger, son of Marsha Clevenger – Ft. Hood, TX Martyn Delo, Jeanne Lloyd’s grandson - Navy, stationed at the Great Lakes Naval Base. Andrew Delo, Jeanne Lloyd’s grandson - Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland ** If you have a family member serving in harm’s way, please contact Nancy Coleman in the church office or email [email protected] with new or updated information. We want to keep this list current.**
In Harm’s Way
June/July 2013
Stewpot
Cook team 9:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
Servers 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
Friday 6/28, 7/5, 7/12, 7/19
Our House
Cook Team, 3:00 p.m.
Outreach delivers and serves 5:30-7:00
Friday 7/12
Rice Depot
Volunteers box and deliver food to senior citizens,
8:30-11:00 a.m.
Saturday, 6/28
For more information about Stewpot, contact
Eileen Denne at [email protected].
For more information about Rice Depot, contact
Mike Tharp at [email protected].
For more information about Our House, contact
Linda Humphries at [email protected].
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:
July Nine O’clock worship usher captain: Jeff Priebe, [email protected] July 10:00 a.m. worship usher captains: Christina Littlejohn, [email protected] Brock Whisenhunt, [email protected]
Support for Alzheimer's Family Members/Caregivers Thursday, July 18 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].
CARD MAKING DURING SUMMER MONTHS The first Tuesday card making is taking a summer break. PLEASE NOTE there will not be a card making session during either July or August. Come join us in September when we resume making greeting cards for the Pastoral Care Ministry.
COMMUNION TO BE DELIVERED TO FRIENDS AT HOME, JULY 7 by ministers and officers for those who have not been able to make it to church in a while, or to those in the hospital. If you would like to receive communion, please contact Karen Akin, 227-0000 or [email protected].
Family Promise - July 14 - 21 It's time again for us to host Family Promise the week of July 14 - 21. Is your family looking for a little outreach this summer? Do your kids need volunteer hours? We've got all sorts of opportunities. Help the families move in, just be a contact at the church, share a meal with them, spend the night with them. Questions/want to volunteer? Contact Sam Byrd - 837-5624 / [email protected] or Amy Palmer [email protected]
A congregational meeting will be held after the 9:00 and 10:00 a.m. worship services on July 7 to approve the Terms of Call for Associate Pastor Lindy Vogado.
Pastor Rev. Steve Hancock Associate Pastor Rev. Karen K. Akin Associate Pastor Rev. Camille LeBron Powell Parish Associate Dr. Robert Williamson Church Educator Jeannie Ford Youth Director Heather Rey Summer Youth Intern Christian Huisman 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 Nancy Coleman Robin De Rossitte Pam Luther Tracy May Child Care Coordinator Karin Howze Sextons Berta Serrano Guy Howze Kim Terrell
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: Wednesday, July 3 And Thursday, July 11
Bulletin Board
Hospitalized *Discharged Julie Haught, Bella Brown, May Griebel, *Janet Carson, *Liz Vaughn, *Amy Wisdom, *Bob Landgren Our Sympathy to Cary Hunt in the recent death of her brother. We rejoice with Liz & Stephen Vaughn on the birth of a daughter, Lillian Anne (Lily). Grandmother is Becky Kershaw, aunt & uncle are Sarah Jane & Alex Guzman. Shep Russell, IV and Amanda Hatrz who were married. Shep is the son of Shep and Ellen Russell. Keith Farrow & Catherine Robbs who were married. Keith is the son of Becky & Jackson Farrow. The Stamp Out Hunger Project: Presbyterian Women have a postage stamp collecting project. The cancelled stamps are sold to a dealer who pays mainly by the pound. The money received is donated to three deserving non-profits: Church World Service, Bread for the World, and Atlanta’s Open Door Community. Tear or cut stamps from your envelopes, leaving at least 1/8 inch of paper on each side. Bring them to the box in the narthex. Campbell Soup Labels Needed. From Goodland Academy, Hugo, Oklahoma: Thank you for collecting Campbell Soup labels. Our goal of 1,500,000 for a new 7-passenger minivan is steadily progressing. Please remove the whole label including the UPC code from your product. Labels are acceptable as long as 51% of the UPC code is intact. Presbyterian Women appreciates your wonderful response to this mission project. Our collection box is in the narthex. 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 Nancy Coleman 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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