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Dedicated to Jesus Christ, we are committed to making a difference by
caring for one another, growing in our ministries, and reaching beyond ourselves.
PARSON TO PERSON
Sharing Second Sharing Second Presbyterian Church
SECOND CHANCES
Annual Church Cookout 2
Mother’s Day Collection 2
Easter Egg Hunt 3
VBS 5
Golf Scramble 5
Burnamwood Camp 6
Small Groups 7
Confirmation Class 8
April 23, 2014 Issue No. 4
April 27: Erin Rouse
May 4: Dan Hans May 11: Youth Sunday May 18: Dan Hans May 25: Dan Hans
A 200th
Anniversary Planning Team composed of Harvie Wilkinson, Laura Gardner, Scott Walz, Helen Evans, Phil Maxson and Susan Harper has been at work in preparation for our 2015 celebration as a church. More people are being added to this team as plans develop. To date here is the direction our celebration will take.
We have divided the two centuries of Second Church’s life into four 50-year segments.
1. 1815-1865 Foundation which focuses early history and influential members including the Lincoln, Todd, Breckinridge connections with speakers: Abraham Lincoln (Jim Getty of Gettysburg, PA) and possibly Mary Todd Lincoln (Trish Clark). This focus will be in September, 2015
2. 1865-1915 Education which focuses on the rise of our Sunday school and our choir as well as our UK connections with faculty members (2015 is UK’s 175th anniversary) with preacher: David Renwick as the Pace Warren Speaker on October 11, 2015
3. 1915-1965 Transition which focuses on the church’s move to its present location after the fire that burned the Market Street church and the Lexington community’s move beyond racial segregation with Second’s involvement in Civil Rights Movement. Possible preacher: A Black Pastor involved in Civil Rights in Lexington in the 1960s. This focus will be in November, 2015
(Nothing specific in December 2015 due to busyness of Advent season)
4. 1965-2015 Mission which focuses on Second’s mission support and involvement in Lexington, in KY and around the world. Ron Byars will preach on January 17, 2016. We intentionally are moving the mission focus into 2016 to make it forward looking and going beyond our anniversary celebration.
Each Session committee and the board of Trustees have been asked to work on some 200th Anniversary goals for our church to pursue in 2015 and beyond. For example, the Worship and Music Committee is planning to present period music in worship from each of the four 50 year celebration segments. Other potential plans include the placement of an historical marker in front of our church through the Kentucky Historical Society and the commissioning of a special anthem to be written for the anniversary.
Blessings, Dan
SUNDAY FORUM SCHEDULE
The following Forum classes will meet on Sundays (9:40-10:40 a.m.)
April 27 - Lexington Development led by Bill Lear
May 4 - Historian and Author David King
May 11 - Old Friends by Michael Blowen
May 18 - Paul’s Footsteps Led by Doreen Stretch and Kristy Ehlert
May 25 - No Forum (Memorial Weekend)
Forum will be taking a break beginning in June and will resume in September.
SECOND SHARING . . . MOW Collection, Forum Schedule, Inquirers Classes, Cookout PAGE 2
INTERESTED IN MEMBERSHIP AT SECOND?
Interested in joining Second Church? If so, a new Inquirers Class will begin Sunday, May 4 from 9-45-10:45 a.m., in the room next to the Gathering Area at the lower Ransom Ave. entrance (look for signs for “Inquirers Class”). The class will also meet on May 11 and 18 and will join the church on Sunday, May 25.
RSVP by calling the church office (254-7768).
All Church Cookout
Sunday, May 4
12:00 - Fellowship Hall
Invite your family and friends to this wonderful fellowship event!!
Menu: Hot dogs and Hamburgers and all the Fixins’!
Call the church office (254-7768) to RSVP or sign up on the website www.2preslex.org Suggested donation for dinner: $8 (adults); $5(children under 12); $25 (family maximum)
MOTHER’S DAY COLLECTION FOR
MEALS ON WHEELS
On Sunday, May 11, we honor our mothers for their devotion and care for their children. As a way to honor your mother, the Mission Committee invites you to participate in the annual Mother’s Day Collection for Second Presbyterian Church’s unit of Meals on Wheels. Monetary donations may be made in honor/memory of your loved one. Please
complete the form below if you wish to have your gift acknowledged. A full listing of those honored will be published in Second Sharing. Checks should be made payable to Second Church, notate “Mother’s Day Collection” in the memo line, and mailed to Second Church, 460 East Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky 40507.
MOTHER’S DAY COLLECTION FOR
MEALS ON WHEELS THIS DONATION IS MADE IN:
____ HONOR OF ____ MEMORY OF
_______________________________________
NAME
_______________________________________
PRESENTED BY
PLEASE SEND AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO (ADDRESS):
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
SECOND SHARING . . . Easter Egg Hunt PAGE 3
Christ Is Risen! We had beautiful day for our Easter Egg Hunt and approximately 250 people enjoyed food, fellowship and fun! A special thanks to the Outreach Committee: Lindsay Harrell, Cynthia Yeiser, Lisa Blomquist, Julia Leopold and the Fellowship Committee, led by Bobbi McAllister, for all of their joyful service that made this ministry possible.
EASTER EGG HUNT
SECOND SHARING . . . Member News, For The Health of It, Second Cinema PAGE 4
MEMBER NEWS Sympathy to Jean Becker on the sudden death of her son, Steve. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 3 at 11:00 a.m., at Second Church.
Sympathy to Priscilla Conyers on the death of her aunt, Ruth Hanks, on April 14.
Congratulations to Will and Lindsay Milward on the birth of son Gregory “Austin”, born March 28.
Member Eliza Waller, a junior at Lexington Catholic High School, created a video for the “Go Make Some Noise” video contest created by the organization, Catholic Extension. She was one of the top six winners in the country. She will receive a $1,000 grant for her ministry (the LCHS Service Club that she founded) and Pope Francis will watch her video! She submitted a video about the Service Club’s recent DanceBlue event, a dance marathon fundraiser held January 17 in the Lexington Catholic Alumni Gym. Dancers raised $68,606.36 for the UK Pediatric DanceBlue Hematology Oncology Clinic, doubling last year's total. View her video at http://extensionday.org/.
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A Big Thanks goes to Doreen Stretch, Sue Paulsen, Mary and John Tebbs, Ginger Moses, Joan and Lowell Bush, Linda Crawford and Dawn Railey for working with Bobbi McAllister to provide the dinners during Lent prior to our evening programs.
FOR THE HEALTH OF IT
Discretions will protect you, and understanding will guard you. Proverbs 2:11
From Safe Kids Fayette County: Unintentional falls are the leading cause of nonfatal injuries to children.
In 2012, 3 million children were seen in emergency departments
because of falls, and nearly half of fall injuries are among children 4 and under. Fall prevention tips include:
• Install window guards and stops. Move chairs, cribs, and other furniture away from windows.
• Secure children when seated. Place infant carriers on the floor, not on a table top.
• Play on soft surfaces at playgrounds.
• Be smart: Protect your head and your child’s head by wearing a helmet when biking.
• When shopping, never leave a child unattended in a cart and use the safety belt provided.
• Use safety gates at the top and bottom of stairs.
• Secure TV’s and furniture to the wall to prevent tip-
overs.
For more information visit www.safekidsfayettecounty.com.
Jackie Graves, Parish Nurse
Save The Dates
♦ April 27- i know expo (12-5) at Lexington Center Free admission - visit iknowexpo.org for details. ♦ May 8 (9:00 a.m.-5:00 pm) - Stroke Screening at
Fayette Mall near Dillards, presented by Baptist Health
SENIOR CINEMA
All Second Seniors are invited to join us the first week of every month for “Second Cinema”
Join us at our next movies day on Monday, May 5 at 1:00 p.m. in the Library as we watch Pursuit of Happiness. Popcorn will be provided (or bring your own snacks). If you are a movie buff and would like to suggest a film and lead a brief discussion, please come or contact Gale Reece ([email protected]) or Katie York (699-3315 [email protected]).
MORE EASTER EGG HUNT AND BEHIND THE SCENES
SECOND SHARING . . . Bread for the World, MOW, Golf Scramble, Justice Ministry News, VBS PAGE 5
The 2014 Bread for the World Offering of Letters campaign will urge our members of Congress strengthen our international food-aid programs in the following ways:
♦ To improve efficiency by allowing more food purchases in or near the country where it is needed and reducing sales of American-grown food in developing countries to fund projects. These changes will promote long-term food security by directly supporting local farmers’ efforts to improve their lives.
♦ To enhance the nutritional quality of food aid and better target it to vulnerable populations such as women and young children.
♦ Protect funding for emergency and development food aid.
We will have sample letters available on May 4 and May 11 so you can write your letter in the Gathering Room. The sample letter will also be on the church website. Research shows that letters are more effective than an email because Congressional staffers do log each letter. Here is your opportunity to show compassion for hungry people by making food-aid programs work better!
BREAD FOR THE WORLD
2014 Vacation Bible School Kick Off: Sunday, June 29 (during 11:00 service)
Monday, June 30–Wednesday, July 2 (1:00-3:00 pm)
Are you interested in serving on the VBS committee or
volunteering this year? If so, please contact Missy Wallace,
Director of Children’s Ministry ([email protected]).
2014 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
ALL-CHURCH GOLF SCRAMBLE & LUNCH
Saturday, May 31
High Point-Nicholasville
8:00 a.m. (shotgun start)
This is a full 18 hole golf course - $35.00 (includes green fees, lunch & cart).
Make check out to “Highpoint Golf Course” and drop it in the offering plate on Sunday, or bring it to the church office during the week. Questions? Contact Glenn Railey (402-0804). Invite your neighbor or friend!!
JUSTICE MINISTRY NEWS As people of faith, God requires us to Do Justice and redeem fallen systems. Over 1,640 people from the 25 BUILD congregations, present at the Nehemiah Action, April 8, heard our city leaders give the citizens of Lexington victory in three ways. Justice was won with:
PAYDAY LENDING---Senator Alice Forgy-Kerr committed to BUILD to sponsor legislation in the 2015 session to end abusive payday lending practices in KY. CRIME & DRUGS--With 80% of crimes in Lex. drug related, D. Sanders agreed to provide training for judges and attorneys to ensure they understand the benefits of Drug Court. If the current 40 empty slots are filled, Lex. will save over $500,000 each year while giving people the opportunity to address their addiction in a productive way. AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND--After 6 years of diligent work, Mayor Gray did commit with "YES" to all four 'asks' which included, "By July 1st, 2014, will you dedicate a minimum of $2 million of annual revenue for the creation of the AHTF?" Now, BUILD will support our mayor as he leads his council members to secure the final 1-2 votes needed to establish an ongoing funding source. We will follow up with the outcome of his commitments.
There were 79 representatives present from our church. Second’s Justice Ministry Team appreciates everyone who answered God's call to do justice at the Nehemiah Action. Your powerful presence was vital in the hard work to help make our city as close to God's Kingdom here on earth as possible. Thank You!
Meals on Wheels is a unique, humanitarian program inspired by the desire to help solve the problems of elderly and handicapped people. Many people are able to live more
independently in their homes with just a little outside help such as nourishing food from Meals on Wheels. Each day’s delivery includes:
• A hot meal to be eaten immediately upon its arrival • A bag of cold foods – a sandwich, cereal, salads,
desserts, juices, and milk - to be refrigerated until eaten for supper and breakfast
• A brief friendly visit from a volunteer
Volunteers pack and deliver the meals between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm each day. For more information regarding cost or if you know someone who would like to receive meals, volunteer to pack or deliver meals, call the central office for Meals on Wheels of Lexington (859-276-
5391) weekday mornings.
MEALS ON WHEELS OF LEXINGTON
SECOND SHARING . . . Birthdays, SPY (Youth Events), PMO & Preschool Enrollment PAGE 6
MAY BIRTHDAYS SECOND PRESBYTERIAN YOUTH (SPY)
Our annual Youth Sunday Worship service is scheduled for Sunday, May 11 (Mother’s Day). If you are interested in participating (either with a speaking role or otherwise), please be sure to contact Lucie or Patrick and let them know!
Upcoming Events:
SATURDAY, APRIL 26: Red River Gorge. We will depart from church at 9:30 a.m., for a full day of nature. Bring a sack lunch. More details to follow.
Sunday, May 4 - Practice for Youth Sunday
(5:30-7:00 pm)
Sunday, May 11 - Youth Sunday & Mother’s Day
We will honor our mothers by hosting Youth Sunday. Youth Group will not be held this night.
Sunday, May 18 - End of Summer Bash (5:30-7:00 pm) After a successful year, we hope you are all able to attend our final youth group meeting of the semester!
1 Shelby Roberts, Bill Maloney, Christine Privott, Bob Dickson, Alex Wilson, Gus Blomquist, Lars Blomquist
2 Peter Bosomworth, Don Clark, John Sisler 3 Marion Webster, Mark Hunt 4 Joshua Graff 5 Susan Lambing, David Porter, Tom Kleumper,
John Shockley, Parker Dunn, Emerson Mattmiller 6 Anne Purple, Dell Littrell, Joshua Carroll 7 Joann Atcher, Carolyn Brown, Elliott Crittenden
8 Terri McLaughlin
9 Lee Cholak, Bill Fortune, Pam Mitchell 10 Joe Kennedy, Jean Endicott, Susan Gilliam,
Don Hardwick, Tyce McCullough
11 Joan Hoskins, Caroline Friesen, Kabelo Chirwa
12 Savannah Dickson 14 John Thomas 15 Doris McKay, Melanie Gabbard
16 Harriet Shanklin, Michael Kilgore, Alex Hamilton
17 Judy Johnson, Jim Potts, Anne Deck 18 Elizabeth Post, Meredith Bush 19 Steve Byars 20 Nancy Thoma, Carol Behr, Robin Norton
21 Rodney Shockley, Michael McLaughlin
22 Bobbi McAllister, Kathy Ackerman 23 Laura James, Donna Phillips 24 Laurie Shockley 25 Beth Hans 26 Griffin Phillips 27 Jennifer Waller 28 Ross DeAeth, Luke Wilson 29 Andy Hoyt, Avery Gray, Ellie Copeland
30 Kate White 31 Marilyn Kerr, Nancy Reed, Ben Thornton,
Zach Thornton, Jacob Caudill
2014 Burnamwood Camp
www.burnamwood.net
Scholarship available if needed through Second
Presbyterian Church (254-7768).
June 11-13 High School Leadership Camp June 16-20 3rd-5th Grade Conference June 23-28 Senior High Conference July 7-11 8th-12th Grade Night Owl Camp July 14-18 3rd – 6th Grade MADD Camp July 21-26 Middle School Conference July 28-30 1st-2nd Grade Mini-Camp July 28-30 5th-8th Grade Mini-Conference
Reserve your spot as soon as possible—camp sessions do fill up quickly. Download registration forms at www.burnamwood.net. Remember to send your forms directly to Burnamwood.
ECUMENICAL PRESCHOOL OPEN ENROLLMENT
Ecumenical Preschool is beginning registration the 2014-
15 school year. We welcome all 3, 4, and 5 year olds. Children must be potty trained and be 3 before October 1. Contact Director, Caroline Scott (254-
7768) for more information or visit www.2preslex.org.
Second’s Parent’s Morning Out is currently enrolling for 2014-2015 for children ages 12 months to 3 years. The program is open from 8:30-11:30—Monday through Friday. For more information, please contact (254-
7768) or the website www.2preslex.org.
ALL CHURCH PICNIC - SAVE THE DATE!!
Mark you calendar for the All Church Picnic
on Sunday, June 1 following the 11:00
service. Look for sign ups soon in the
bulletins and on the website.
SECOND SHARING . . . Calendar, Small Groups and More PAGE 7
CHURCH CALENDAR
���� Women’s Saturday Discussion Women's Saturday discussion group meets each Saturday at 9:00 a.m. at the church. Please join us as we discuss The Wisdom Jesus by Cynthia Bourgeault. Cotact Joanne Olson-Biglieri (268-
4323) for details.
����Men’s Breakfast Men’s Breakfast meets each Wednesday (6:30-7:30 a.m.) at Bob Evans we study Revelations by Elaine Pagels. Questions? Call Shawn Caudill (219-1249).
����Second Creations
“Second Creations” art group meets each Wednesday from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. in room 204. This is a non-instructional group of men and women working on individual arts/craft projects.
����Beth Wachs Monday Circle
The Monday Beth Wachs Circle will meet Monday, May 14 at 1:00 p.m., in the Forum Room. Join us for dessert followed by bible study.
����Candlelight Circle
The Candlelight Circle will meet on Monday, May 19 at 7:00 p.m., at the home of Peggy Payne (551 Albany Rd.). Call Peggy (278-9120) for directions and details.
����Prayer Shawl Ministry
We meet the third Tuesday of the month at 12:30 pm in Room 201a. If you would like a prayer shawl for a congregation member or yourself, contact our Parish Nurse, Jackie Graves (254-7768). Next meeting May 20.
����Second Book Club
Second Book Club will meet Tuesday, May 27 at 7:00 pm to study The Dream of the Celt by Mario Vargas Llosa in the Campbell Room. Contact Bob Boldrey (263-
4699) for more information.
����Study Group
We invite you to participate in a study group each Tuesday from 1:00-3:00 p.m., (room 204) about imagining, led by Dick Shore, which uses a book he is editing. It looks at the experiences people had which the writers of scripture called experiences of God; what similar experiences we may have had; and how we may use that insight as we imagine doing church for tomorrow.
Saturday, May 3
9:00 a.m. Saturday Book Group (Gathering Place) Sunday, May 4
9:45 a.m. Inquirers’ Class (Campbell Room) 12:00 p.m. All-Church Sunday Cookout (Fellowship Hall) 5:30 p.m. Youth Group (Youth Room) Monday, May 5
1:00 p.m. Second Movies (Library) Tuesday, May 6
1:00 p.m. Study Group (204) Wednesday, May 7
6:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast (Bob Evans) 10:00 a.m. Second Creations (204) 6:45 p.m. Handbell Rehearsal (201) Thursday, May 8
6:30 p.m. Personnel (202) 7:30 p.m. Covenant Choir Rehearsal (Chapel) Saturday, May 10
9:00 a.m. Saturday Book Group (Gathering Place) Sunday, May 11 (Mothers Day) 9:45 a.m. Inquirers Class (Campbell Room) 12:15 p.m. Deacons Meeting (202) Monday, May 12
1:00 p.m. Beth Wachs Circle (Forum) 4:00 p.m. Adult Ministry Council 5:30 p.m. Finance (204) 6:30 p.m. Worship & Music (202) 7:00 p.m. Mission Committee (Campbell Room) Tuesday, May 13
1:00 p.m. Study Group (204) 7:00 p.m. Trustees Meeting (202) Wednesday, May 14
6:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast (Bob Evans) 10:00 a.m. Second Creations (204) 6:45 p.m. Handbell Rehearsal (201) Thursday, May 15
7:30 p.m. Covenant Choir Rehearsal (Chapel) Saturday, May 17
9:00 a.m. Saturday Book Group (Gathering Place) Sunday, May 18
9:45 a.m. Inquirers Class (Campbell Room) 7:00 p.m. Session Meeting (202) Tuesday, May 20
12:30 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry (201a) 1:00 p.m. Study Group (204) Wednesday, May 21
6:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast (Bob Evans) 10:00 a.m. Second Creations (204) 6:45 p.m. Handbell Rehearsal (201) Saturday, May 24
9:00 a.m. Saturday Book Group (Gathering Place) Monday, May 26 (Office Closed-Memorial Day)
SMALL GROUP NEWS
SECOND E-SHARING
The next issue of Second Sharing will be mailed on May 28, 2014 and emailed to those who are signed up to receive Second E-Sharing. The electronic version can be seen on our website at www.2preslex.org.
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(Top l-r) Kristy Ehlert (Direction of Outreach & Involvement), Mackenzie Stallard, Annie Varner, Sydney Garrett, Trey Mesta
(Bottom row l-r) Callie Baesler, Ellie Phillips , Kate Marie Mattmiller, Cole Privott and Tom Polites.
Second Presbyterian is delighted to share membership with our newest confirmands. We welcomed these new members on Easter Sunday, April 20.
2014 CONFIRMATION CLASS
