A Publication of Second Presbyterian Church In Little Rock, Arkansas September 19, 2012 S E C O N D P r e s s

Sunday, September 23 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Worship Schedule: 8:30, 9:00, 11:00 a.m.

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, 11

Sermon: The Still Point of a Turning World

Steve Hancock

Hymns:

Let Us With A Gladsome Mind

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound

Sunday, September 30 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Worship Schedule: 8:30, 9:00, 11:00 a.m.

Scripture: Psalm 96

Sermon: All the Unnecessary Colors

Steve Hancock

Hymns:

From All That Dwell Below the Skies

When in Our Music God Is Glorified

God of the Sparrow

Dear Friends, I usually don’t use this space to report on personal or family events, but this week is an exception. A couple of things have happened in our family I would like to share with you. On September 5, our first grandchild was born. About 10:00 p.m. that night our daughter-in-law Emily, wife of our son Matt, gave birth to Hallie Bennett Hancock. At birth Hallie weighed seven pounds, two ounces, and was twenty-two inches long. She is beautiful, healthy, and sleeping not much. And between cell phone cameras, regular cameras and camcorders, Hallie has to be the most photographed child in history. Of course I’ll be happy to show pictures; just ask! Matt and Emily and Hallie live in Florence, Alabama, where Matt is the Assistant Men’s Baseball Coach at the University of North Alabama, and Emily is General Manager of the Marriott Residence Inn. The other thing I want to tell you is that Missie has a new job. August 14 she became the Director of Outpatient Therapy at Easter Seals. Trained as a speech pathologist, Missie had worked for the eleven years we have been in Little Rock at the Tri-District Early Childhood Office of the Little Rock, North Little Rock, and Pulaski County school districts. That office was closed this year. She really likes her new position and says it feels like a breath of fresh air. We continue to be grateful to be among the family of faith at Second Presbyterian Church. We count it a blessing from God to be part of this great congregation, and share our lives with all of you. Christ’s peace,

Steve

The Presbyterian Peacemaking Offering supports the efforts of Presbyterians through their congregations, presbyteries, synods, and the General Assembly to work for peace by tearing down walls that divide. Our congregation will receive this offering on World Communion Sunday, when Christians around the world celebrate our unity in Christ. As we receive bread and cup, we celebrate Christ, our peace, and are renewed to pass Christ’s peace to those around us and across the world. Twenty-five percent of the offering will go to a local ministry which our Outreach Ministry will designate at its October meeting; the remainder will be used at the presbytery, synod and General Assembly levels.

Sundays, October 7 – 28 “Gospel Without Borders: An Opportunity to Explore the Issue of Immigration

from a Christian Perspective” Coordinators: Ruth Shepherd and Steve Hancock

For Christians, the gospel transcends human-made boundaries and laws. While Christians honor the law and respect those in authority, Christians are also called to a higher law, to God’s law to love the neighbor. This course, brought to you by our Social Justice Advocacy Committee, will be built around the four chapters of the video “Gospel Without Borders”

Chapter 1: Good Samaritans in the Desert Chapter 2: Immigration Experts on Misperceptions Chapter 3: Faithful Families Under Stress Chapter 4: Immigrant Christians with the Golden Rule

In addition to the specific issues and information in the video, the class will explore a brief history of immigration and a survey of some of the recent legislation passed in other states, and the ramifications of those new laws. This course will be held in Second Hall and all adults are invited and encouraged to participate in the class.

Communion to be Delivered to Friends at Home October 7nd

….by ministers and officers for those who have not been able to make it to church in awhile, or to those in

the hospital. If you would like to receive communion, please contact Karen Akin, 227-0000 or

karenakin@secondpreslr.org.

Continuing Education for Support Staff Nancy Coleman and Pam Luther attended the National Administrative Personnel Association Conference in San Antonio, September 12-16. They took classes in Polity, Biblical Interpretation, Social Media, Budgeting and Developing Professionalism. Nancy received a certificate for Level 1 certification – the completion of 40 hours of study; Pam was installed as President-elect of the Southwest Region. Both are grateful for the support of Second Presbyterian Church for this experience to learn, re-energize and connect with others who are called to work in church administration.

SPY Kids Kick-Off Lock-In, September 22-23 Spy Kids is a program designed for 4th and 5th graders to provide monthly activities which include fellowship, service, and spiritual growth. This year’s program will begin with a lock-in on Saturday, September 22. Kicking off with a “Taco Fiesta” at 6:00 pm. On Sunday morning we will have breakfast and attend 9:00 worship together. All 4th and 5th graders are invited to join in the fun…..contact Jeannie Ford (jeannieford@secondpreslr.org, 227-0000) if you have questions or want to sign up!!

Halloween Carnival – Trunk or Treat! This year’s Halloween Carnival will be held on Sunday, October 28th and Second Presbyterian Youth (SPY) can’t wait to

host this event once again. This year we are hoping that our ENTIRE CONGREGATION will prayerfully consider “getting in

on the act” by being a part of our TRUNK OR TREAT which happens as a part of this event.

WHAT is Trunk or Treat?

Answer: Trunk or Treat is a part of the Halloween Carnival where the children get to go outside to our parking lot and “Trick

or Treat” from car to car, getting candy at each TRUNK, each of which is decorated.

How do I know how to decorate my trunk?

Answer: We have a WEALTH of information, from printouts to magazines to websites to help you find the perfect theme for

your trunk. This can be as easy as pie or as involved as staging a Broadway musical, depending on how detailed you’d like

to get.

What are some interesting themes that have been seen before?

Answer: I’ve seen themes that range from Scooby Doo to Jaws, from Harry Potter to Disney Princesses, from Pumpkin

decorations to Alice in Wonderland, from Disco to the 1950’s, from Dinosaurs to the Jonas Brothers, from Bible Characters to

the Arkansas Razorbacks.

Can anyone participate or do you have to be affiliated with SPY?

Answer: We would LOVE for a cross-section of the congregation to participate. SPY will largely be busy helping with the

carnival part of this event, so we are hoping for members of the congregation to get really excited about this. Our goal is to

have about 50 cars participating this year.

How do I sign up?

Answer: Please contact Heather Rey, heatherrey@secondpreslr.org for more information.

This year’s Confirmation Class, made up of eighteen Confirmands and six teachers, got off to a great start with a “mini-retreat” held on Friday, September 7. These youth continue to get to know each other as they explore what it means to be Presbyterian, wrestle with questions about what they believe, and learn more about what it means to be an active member of a congregation and family of faith. This event was the kick-off for the six month program that will conclude with the celebration of Confirmation on Sunday, February 24, 2013.

Confirmation Mini-Retreat

Part-Time Worship Music Leader needed

for our Nine O’clock worship service. We are seeking a musically-gifted disciple of Jesus Christ to

coordinate and lead the music portion of our Nine O’clock worship

service that will engage people looking for a contemporary style of

worship, yet one that remains consistent with the Reformed tradition.

We are in need of an individual who can lead vocals and play piano

or we can split the job with separate vocalist and pianist. Familiarity

with a variety of musical styles, understanding of Reformed tradition,

and ability to recruit, coordinate and lead volunteer musicians is vital.

This is an approximately 10 hour per week position (combined vocal

and piano), with appropriate compensation paid. Please contact

Camille at 227-0000 or camillepowell@secondpreslr.org if you are

interested or would like more information.

2nd Presbyterian Family Retreat November 9-11

Eighth Day of Creation - Romans 12:1-8 2012 All-Church Picnic Sunday, October 14 Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center Following the 11:00 a.m. service Wear your picnic clothes to church! Join our church family for food, fun and fellowship at beautiful Ferncliff camp for our annual church picnic. The cooks at the camp will have fried and grilled chicken ready for us. Church members and friends bring sides: salads, veggies, fruit, deviled eggs, and of course, desserts. We will drive out to Ferncliff after the 11:00 am service, and YES! Please wear your picnic clothes to church! Bring your folding chairs or blankets, bikes and helmets, hiking shoes and potluck food with you. If your last name begins with A-G, please bring a dessert. If your last name begins with an H-Z, please bring a veggie, salad, or fruit dish. Here is the schedule of events:

• 12:30 lunch • 1:00-5:00 activities including fishing, rocking on

the porch, hiking, visiting with friends – old and new

• 2:00-3:00 Youth will have a carnival for elementary and preschool children

• 3:00-4:30 Hot air balloon rides

There is no cost for the picnic or any of the activities, but we do ask that you bring some food to share and let us know that you are coming so we will have enough chicken for everyone! You may register on line at www.secondpreslr.org or by calling 227-0000. Maps to Ferncliff, which is about 16 miles southwest of the church, are available at the church, or on line at www.ferncliff.org.

Widowed Wisdom If you have joined a group that you had no intention of joining, widowed women, and would like to meet with others who are walking on that same path, come spend some time with those who have also reluctantly found themselves in this phase of life. Susan Hiller, whose first husband died unexpectedly, will be the facilitator of the group, which will meet for the first time on Thursday, September 27, at 5:30 p.m. in the library of Second Presbyterian Church. Several women whose husbands have died in recent months/years have asked to be a part of a group to share their wisdom along with the pain and sometimes silly places they have found themselves on this widow’s walk. The group will initially meet on the following dates: September 27, October 11 and 25 and November 8 and 15. The Pastoral Care Ministry of Second Presbyterian Church is sponsoring this group, but membership in the church is not a prerequisite for attending Widowed Wisdom. If you are interested in attending the group or have questions, please contact Karen Akin at 227-0000 or karenakin@secondpreslr.org.

You may have heard there were only seven days to creation. At Ferncliff we will explore the idea of an eighth day, our response to God’s creation – our own creativity, our own participation in creation! If you have ever made a cake, a mess, an art project, a blanket fort, or a scrapbook, then you have participated in creation. We will spend time creating with our hearts, our minds, our eyes, our mouths, as well as our hands. Come join us as we create memories together!

Retreat Leader: Sarah Lien Finnerty will lead our group in the weekend’s activities. Sarah is the Director of Children’s Ministries at First Presbyterian Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. She loves theater, art, crafting, singing and time spent with her 6 year old son, Alex.

Cost and Housing The cost of this retreat covers all your meals (dinner Friday through lunch Sunday), lodging and the program. Housing will be in hotel style rooms with a private bath. Please turn in the form and the deposit of $90 by Sunday, October 28.

1 adult (13+) $100 Age 7-12 75 Age 3-6 50 Under 3 25 $350 max per family

Scholarships are available. Please contact Camille or Karen for more information.

Sharing Christ in the midst of Concern Do you have an hour or two each month to share and care?

We have a wonderful group of people in our church who serve as our Hospital Visitation Team members, and we have a need for a few more folks to carry out this ministry. Team members choose the hospital and the day(s) of the month they will visit members and friends of our church. If you choose to be a Hospital Visitation Team member you would:

• Call the church’s Care and Concern Line and listen to a recording that tells you who, if anyone, is in the hospital you normally visit on that day;

• Spend 5 to 10 minutes with each person in the hospital: Representing Christ’s love for them, Letting them know that the church cares for them, Being available to listen to their concerns, Praying with or for them;

• Call the church office if there is a change in their condition or if a procedure, surgery or dismissal has been scheduled. This ministry, coordinated by our Pastoral Care Ministry, encourages the gifts our lay people have for ministry and helps the pastors in reaching out to those in need. The Pastoral Care Ministry is offering a wonderful training session for our visitation teams on Thursday, September 27 at 5:30 pm in Second Hall. Lindy Vogado, interim pastor at Grace Presbyterian Church of Little Rock will share with us her wisdom alongside some comical experiences of visiting with people in hospital settings. This will be a joyful as well as informative training time. If you are interested in sharing your time and Christ’s care with members in the hospital, please contact our Hospital Visitation Team coordinators, Jane Starling and Cathey Turner, or Nancy Coleman in the church office, 227-0000 or nancycoleman@secondpreslr.org. Please let me know if you have any questions about this valuable ministry. Karen Akin Associate Pastor for Congregational Nurture, karenakin@secondpreslr.org.

You are invited to attend

A Visitation Training Event for Friends at Home Visitation Team, Hospital Visitation Team, Stephen Ministers and Pastoral Care Team

Second Presbyterian Church Thursday, September 27 at 5:30 p.m.

in Second Hall Our guest presenter will be Rev. Lindy Vogado

Lindy is currently serving as Interim Pastor at Grace Presbyterian Church. A

graduate of Presbyterian College and Union Presbyterian Seminary, Lindy has

been a director of campus ministry programming and has also served as a

chaplain resident at Baptist Health Medical Center. She is married to Second

Presbyterian parish associate, Bobby Williamson, and they live in Little Rock

with their dog Siduri.

Lindy’s presentation will cover Hospital Basics such as: how to find your

patient, what contact precautions mean, how and why you need to wash your

hands, where to sit once you get in the room, how to be considerate of medical

staff, etc. Also Pastoral Care 101: getting a conversation started, making

space for peoples’ feelings and emotions, and caring for both the patient and

family in a time of crisis. This event will provide usable information for all of our

pastoral care teams. We hope to see you there.

Let’s Re-Stock the Freezer! 3:00-4:30 on Sunday, September 30 in the Great Hall Kitchen

All young adults are invited to join us in the Great Hall Kitchen for casserole cooking and assembly. We want to stock the freezer with casseroles that we can take to other young adults in times of need (new baby, death in the family, surgery, illness, etc.). You can make one to leave here and freeze and one to take and enjoy at home. So that we can have enough ingredients and pans on hand please let us know if you can join us. Contact Camille for more information.

First and Third Monday Morning Bible Study Mothers of Promise: Women in the Book of Genesis Eve got us kicked out of the garden, Sarah is mean to Hagar, Hagar runs away, Lot’s wife turns into a pillar of salt, Rebekah tricks her old husband: such is an overview of how religious leaders and scholars have described the women of Genesis. Rather than assuming that These women are only part of someone else’s story, we will study how the matriarchs, the mother’s and the barren ones played a critical role in shaping the nation and faith of Israel. During our study we will discover how these women are more than footnotes to the men in Genesis. The only book participants will need is the Bible. Karen Akin, the leader of the study will be utilizing as a resource for the study a book by Tammie Schneider who illuminates the biblical texts with cultural background, archeological insights, and knowledge of Hebrew. Our approach to this study will challenge traditional ways of seeing these women of Genesis. The Bible Study group meets from 9:30 until 11:00 am in Second Hall. Our meeting dates are October 1 and 15, November 5 and 19, and December 3. All are welcome to come.

No Panes, No Gains

Windows waste plenty of energy and money. Experts say as much as 25% of your home's heat can escape through leaky windows. Here are simple things you can do to make your existing windows save energy and keep your home a little cozier: Install weather-stripping on drafty doors and windows. Storm doors and windows should have weather-stripping on all movable joints. Use stretch-seal, heat-shrink plastic sheeting kits for windows as an inexpensive and easy way to seal warped or single-glazed windows. Use window quilts or shutters over your windows to keep the cold out in the winter and the heat out in the summer. An uninsulated drape can cut window heat loss by one-third. An insulated drape can reduce it by half. Remove, clean, and store window air conditioners. If this isn't possible, wrap the unit with a thick layer of fiberglass insulation and seal it with plastic sheeting and duct tape to keep out moisture. Apply glazing compound to leaky wooden windows where the glass meets the frame and seal where the frame meets the house. If you have aluminum windows, you may need to replace the weather-stripping, available at most hardware stores. Don't try to seal cracks in the glass. Instead, replace the whole pane.

Second Presbyterian Preschool has begun another fun-filled school year! With a staff of 42 and enrollment of 242 we are always busy and (hopefully) productive. We offer a wonderful educational environment for the young child that is filled with age appropriate daily activities. Please feel free to check out any of our preschool classrooms during this school year!

Second Presbyterian Preschool

Come share in the fellowship and love of making greeting cards to be sent to members who are ill, celebrating birthdays,

recovering from surgery, or friends at home that just need a friendly note. The card making class is the first Tuesday of every

month from 2:00-4:30 p.m. You can come for an hour or the entire time; no experience required. On Tuesday October 2, we

will be making fall birthday and Halloween cards. You can even make a card to take home with you. The class is led by

member and talented crafter, Ellen Barner. Please reserve your spot so we will have enough materials on hand. Sign up

online at www.secondpreslr.org, email karenakin@secondpreslr.org, or call the church office. Childcare is available by

reservation with childcare coordinator, karinhowze@secondpreslr.org

Card Making Party, Tuesday, October 2, 2:00 – 4:30 pm Bible Village Art Room

Nick Lynch, BethRule & Adam Rule’s brother-in-law – deployed to Afghanistan Joshua Powell, Jonathan Powell’s brother – deployed to Afghanistan Ted Holland, Linda LeBron’s nephew, Camille Powell’s cousin – deployed to Afghanistan Zach Bogart, Marti Rouby’s nephew, serving in South Korea 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 Billy Hamilton, friend of Heather Copeland – returned from Iraq Isaac Arnold, nephew of Sage & Joe Arnold – flying over Afghanistan Austin Clevenger, son of Marsha Clevenger – Ft. Hood, TX

** If you have a family member serving in harm’s way, please contact Nancy Coleman in the church office or email nancycoleman@secondpreslr.org with new or updated information. We want to keep this list current.*

In Harm’s Way

September/October 2012

Stewpot

Cook team 9:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

Servers 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m.

Friday 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12

Our House

Cook Team, 3:00 p.m.

Belonging delivers and serves 5:30-7:00

Friday, 10/12

Rice Depot

Volunteers box and deliver food to senior citizens,

8:30-11:00 a.m.

Saturday, 9/22

For more information about Stewpot, contact

Eileen Denne at eileen.denne@comcast.net.

For more information about Rice Depot, contact

Mike Tharp at michael.tharp@sbcglobal.net.

For more information about Our House, contact

Linda Humphries at LCHumphries@comcast.net.

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:

October 8:30 a.m. worship usher captain:

Amy Ehlers, amyehlers@gmail.com

October 11:00 a.m. worship usher captain:

Brenda Barber, bsbarber1@comcast.net

October Nine O’clock worship usher captain:

Mary Carole Polk, mcpolk@sbcglobal.net

Our deacons will be happy to hear from you.

Support for Alzheimer's Family Members/Caregivers Thursdays, September 20 and October 4 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 karenakin@secondpreslr.org.

Our Pastoral Care Ministry sponsors a team each year to participate in the Alzheimer’s Walk at the Little Rock Zoo. This year’s walk will take place on Saturday, October 6, 2012. We sponsor a team to show our support for those living with Alzheimer’s.

Our team is called Second Safari and we will gather at the Zoo at 7:45 a.m. to take a team picture, put on our Safari hats (optional), and join together for all the morning fun and festivities. Coffee, juice, and snacks will be provided so you can have breakfast with the animals! You can choose to sit, stroll, walk, visit, cheer others on, or run. There are always wonderful door prizes and team awards. Our Second Safari team has been one of the largest Community Organizations present at the walk with over 50 participants! We hope to have a large team again this year. The Alzheimer’s Arkansas Walk raises community awareness and funding for vital services such as early stage patient/caregiver support groups, family education and community awareness presentations, 24-hour telephone support, and so much more. All family services are provided free of charge and all proceeds stay in Arkansas.

Pastor Rev. Steve Hancock Associate Pastor Dr. Karen K. Akin Associate Pastor Rev. Camille LeBron Powell 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 Business Administrator Brian Perry 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 robinderossitte@secondpreslr.org Next deadline: Thursday, September 27 and Thursday, October 11

Bulletin Board

Hospitalized *Discharged Steve Bryles, *Jerry Perry , Carl Mashburn Our Sympathy to The family & friends of Gerry Getty. Betty & Alex Manz on the death of their daughter, Marjorie Klingaman. Bonnie Miller and her family in the death of Milton Miller. Leah & Phillip Shell, sons John & Rees, in the death of Philip’s father, John Shell. Adam & Beth Rule on the death of Beth’s grandfather, Fred Storm. We Rejoice with Missie & Steve Hancock and Uncle William on the birth of Missie & Steve’s granddaughter, Hallie Bennett Hancock. Roxanne & John King on the birth of a granddaughter, Hadley Foster Barr. Sarah & Jeff Priebe on the adoption of a son, Phillip Martin Priebe. 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 nancycoleman@secondpreslr.org or karenakin@secondpreslr.org. 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 Fayrene Johnson, 663-2733 or fayrenej@att.net

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