A Publication of Second Presbyterian Church In Little Rock, Arkansas September 4, 2013 S E C O N D P r e s s

Worship on Sunday, September 8 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

Scripture:

Galatians 6:1-5,9-10

Bearing Burdens

Steve Hancock

Hymns:

I Sing the Mighty Power of God

The Servant Song

Blest Be the Tie That Binds

Worship on Sunday, September 15 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

Scripture:

Ephesians 3:14-21

The Enlargement of Our Living

Steve Hancock

Hymns:

God, You Spin the Whirling Planets

God of Grace and God of Glory

Lift High the Cross

You are cordially invited to

A Service of Installation

for

The Reverend Lindy Smith Vogado

as

Associate Pastor for Belonging and Outreach

Second Presbyterian Church

Little Rock, Arkansas

Sunday, September 15, 2013

3:00 p.m.

A reception will follow.

To my dear church family, I cannot thank you all enough for the amazing gift you all have given my family in celebration of my 10 years of ordained ministry at Second. Those of you at the Nine O’clock got to see my shock when Steve announced that you all had contributed to send us on a trip to Disney World. Some of you at the Ten O’clock service that day heard Lily, my six year old daughter, squeal and ask “when?!” She really hoped we’d leave the next day, but I insisted she had to start first grade anyway. We’re looking at our calendars and beginning the planning for such a great vacation. We’ve got to coordinate work and school schedules, as well as consulting the experts to avoid crowds and make the most out of our time away. This was a trip we were hoping to plan in about 2 years and thanks to your generosity we can go a lot sooner and enjoy it in a way we wouldn’t have on our own. I have been the recipient of your generous spirits for years and now this financial gift to me and my family is almost overwhelming. It is hard to know where to begin to thank you all for what you have meant to me in the past ten years. You all took a chance starting a new ministry with and for Young Adults and wanted to offer a new way to worship. We’ve grown a lot together as we’ve figured out how to faithfully live into that calling here. You all have walked beside me through my first experiences of ordained ministry, through marriage and home-buying, through my father’s illness and death, and through the birth of my two children. I have been privileged to walk beside you all through a capital campaign and building project, through births and deaths, through the launch of new programs and the end of those whose time was complete, and in the everyday life and work of the church. Thank you for letting me walk with you. I also want to thank those who worked to put together the lovely reception after worship on Sunday, August 18, Malinda Kirchner, Pam Luther, Jane Markham, Jeannie Ford Andrews and others. Though so much has happened in the last ten years it sometimes feels like just yesterday that I was making notes during my first phone interview with the Associate Pastor Nominating Committee in my little log cabin in Montreat. Thanks to Amy Glover Bryant, Vernon Markham, Hyatt McCarley, Carrie Johnson, Stephanie Johnson, Katherine Coleman Hodges, and Tharp Gillespie for their faithful work and trust back then. Thank you all for ten blessed years. I look forward to continuing to walk with you in faithful ministry here at Second Presbyterian Church! Peace, Camille

2013 All-Church Picnic Sunday, September 8 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 a.m. 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

• 1:30 – 2:30 Youth will have a carnival for elementary and preschool children, including paper boat races.

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.

You Are Invited!

September 4, 11, 18, 25

5:30 Dinner and Fellowship - Cost $6/dinner $4/children, $24 maximum per family) – For reservations,

please contact Tracy May at 227-0000 or tracymay@secondpreslr.org. You may also make reservations by

filling out the online registration form at www.secondpreslr.org.

6:30 – 7:15 Classes and Activities for Children, Youth and Adults – For childcare reservations please

contact Karin Howze at karinhowze@secondpreslr.org or fill out the online registration form at

www.secondpreslr.org.

Adult Classes:

Share Save Spend: Money and Meaning - A Financial Principles Workshop for Young Adults

Drawing on their years of experience and the work of Nathan Dungan, an industry thought-leader on

helping people link their money decisions to their values, Jim Wilkins and Laura Cook will lead us through

this time of education, exploration and assessment. The cost of materials for the workshop is $10.

Finding God: Conversions to Faith, led by Steve Hancock

The search for God is a staple of human history. In this class we will look at first-person accounts of

individuals who have found God in different ways and the impact this discovery made on their lives and on

the world in which they lived. I think class participants will find these “conversion stories” instructive and

inspirational. Horizons will be expanded and faith deepened as together we seek insight into the age-old

spiritual quest to find God.

Back to the Future: Discovering Footprints of Faith

Members of our congregation will lead us in discovering how the four ministries of Worship and Music,

Outreach, Education and Environmental Stewardship have grown and developed during our 130+ years as

a church, and will guide our future as a church. The Heritage Committee of our church is sponsoring this

class. The schedule of presentations as follows:

Wednesday, September 4 Jon Davies Worship and Music

Wednesday, September 11 Cyril Hollingsworth Outreach

Wednesday, September 18 Vic Fleming Education

Wednesday, September 25 Ann Owen Environmental Stewardship

Youth Class:

“Symbols of the Church”, led by Heather Rey

Children’s Classes:

“Preschool Storytime” for 3’s, 4’s and Pre-K, led by Marie Holder, Mary Carole Polk, Laura Campbell

“Around the World Book Club” for Kindergarten – 2nd grade, led by Linda LeBron and Alex Wakelyn

A Faith Like Mine….Exploring World Religions for 3rd – 5th graders, led by Jeannie Ford

Starts THIS WEEK!!!

Children’s Choir Kick-Off Party and Parent Meeting

Sunday, September 15 2:00, Party and Parent Meeting

3:00, Rehearsal ALL children, Pre K 4 - 5th grade are invited to join the children’s choirs. Please contact Mary Ibis with any

questions you have. maryibis@secondpreslr.org

Prospective Member Class Are you thinking about joining Second Presbyterian Church? In order to help you become more familiar with our church and its history and mission, we have designed a class especially for prospective and new members. Taught by our pastors and lay leaders, this class will explore what we believe as Presbyterians as well as the opportunities provided by the church to live out our faith through worship, study, fellowship, and service. The class will be held on three Sunday mornings during Sunday School from 9:50 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. in Room 68. The class begins on September 8 and includes the following schedule: • Sept. 8 Introduction to Second Presbyterian Church—Church

History and Tour • Sept. 15 What do Presbyterians Believe? An Overview of Essential

Beliefs • Sept. 22 Getting Connected—Spirituality and Church

Membership Another part of the class is an evening of dinner and conversation with members of the church staff at the home of Steve and Missie Hancock. All class participants are invited to attend this evening of fun and fellowship, which will help you get to know the church staff and their areas of ministry. The dinner will be held on Sunday evening, Sept. 15, at 6:30 p.m. Childcare is available for this evening gathering. Attending this class does not obligate you to join the church, but we do hope it will help you feel more at home here. Contact Lindy Vogado at 227-0000 or lindyvogado@secondpreslr.org to register for the class or for more information. We hope to see you there on September 8!

Ringers Resume – Handbell Start Dates

• Youth Ringers and Youth Choir kickoff party, Wednesday, September 4, 4:30-5:30 at Orange Leaf off Cantrell. A shuttle will run from the church at 4:15. The shuttle will return to church at 5:30.

• Day Ringers resume Monday, September 9 at 11 AM. Anyone interested in ringing beginning or intermediate handbell music is welcome to join!

• Exultation Ringers resume Monday, September 9 at 5:30 PM. We are looking for several experienced ringers to add to our number. This group plays intermediate to advanced music.

First and Third Monday Morning Bible Study Beginning in September

Study Book: The Church Transforming by Michael Jinkins Leader: Karen Akin

Michael Jinkins is President and Professor of Theology at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. He is the author of several books, including Called to Be Human, Invitation to Psalms and Letters to New Pastors. In The Church Transforming, Jinkins probes the present state and future of the Reformed faith. Addressing increasing division over scriptural authority, ordination and marriage of gay and lesbian people, and other social issues, Jinkins looks at some of the hallmarks of the Reformed faith and discusses how these can be viewed anew. Topics covered include scriptural interpretation, the place of Christ, living in community, the life of the mind, unity versus schism, and spirituality and mystery. He concludes by showing how the Reformed faith is not a castle to be defended but a living treasure of great gifts. The book is available for purchase in the church office. The Bible Study group meets from 9:30 until 11:00 am in Second Hall. Our meeting dates will be September 16, October 7 and 21, November 4 and 18. All are welcome to come. Dr. Jinkins will be the speaker for the Lyon Lecture series hosted at our church this fall and will join our class for discussion on November 18.

November 17-18

Michael Jinkins, President and Professor of Theology at Louisville Presbyterian theological Seminary, will be our guest presenter for the 2013 Lyon Lecture Series. Mark your calendars and plan to be part of this event. Dr. Jinkins will lead us in an exploration of what it means to be “The Church Transforming.”

Second Presbyterian Family Retreat September 13-15 at Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center

Celebrating the rhythm of life’s calendar of events and connecting our stories to the story God has always been telling

Advent and Christmastide are seasons that are approached with both excitement and dread by adults and children alike. Many families are so overwhelmed by the strains that these seasons place on their time and their finances, that they have little margin left for celebrating at home. Most of us have wonderful intentions to do things differently this year, but when the time comes we find that we are once again under-prepared and overextended. This year, we want to come alongside and help with both of these challenges. At this retreat you and your family will be able to create your very own "Holiday in a Box" kit, complete with activities, crafts, and recipes that will help your family celebrate at home through highly personal (but non-stressful) modern traditions from Advent to Epiphany. Author Jerusalem Jackson Greer, will lead families through this creative process, and will share her experiences as a busy, working mother, trying to integrate expressions of faith into her family’s home life.

Cost and Housing

The cost of this retreat covers all your meals, lodging and the program. There are two options for participation. The program time will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday morning after breakfast and run through lunch on Sunday. You may also join us earlier on Friday night for dinner. After dinner we’ll have casual activities, bedtime stories, and s’mores around the campfire. Housing will be in hotel style rooms with a private bath. The cost for Saturday and Sunday will be $50 per adult, $25 per child age 3-12 and $10 per child under 3 with a maximum of $150 per family. If you would like to join the fun starting with dinner on Friday night the overall cost per family be an additional $50. Scholarships are available. Please contact Camille for more information.

Retreat Leader: Jerusalem Jackson Greer is a writer, crafter, nest-fluffer, speaker, farm-gal wannabe and author of A Homemade Year: The Blessings of Cooking, Crafting and Coming Together. She is a regular contributor for the At Home in Arkansas Blog, and both her home and her work has been featured in a variety of local and national publications. Jerusalem lives with her husband and two sons in a 1940s cottage in Central Arkansas with an ever-changing rotation of pets, including a hen house full of heritage chickens and a Hungarian Sheep Dog mutt. As a family, they are attempting to live a slower version of modern life. She blogs about all of this and more at jerusalemgreer.com

Preschool Story Time Story Times continue throughout the school year……mark your calendar with these fall dates: September 4, 11, 18, and 25 as part of Wednesdays Together October 23 - Story Time in the Children’s Library November 20 - Story Time in the Children’s Library December 4 & 18 - Advent and Christmas Story Time

Welcome to

Sunday School Over 200 children, youth, and adults celebrated the beginning of a “new year” at the Sunday School kick-off! It’s not too late to join in the fun and learning……there is something for everyone! For more information about classes for children, youth, and adults--- visit www.secondpreslr.org for the Fall Christian Education brochure. If you have questions, please contact Jeannie Ford (jeannieford@secondpreslr.org, 227-000).

Three year olds are excited about their new “Beginners’ Bibles” received on August 25 as part of the celebration of

Family Milestone #2 - “Learning Together”

Children’s Ministry Packets Available

Packets containing information about our many programs designed for children, birth-5th, grade have been mailed to each family with children in our congregation. If you did not receive a packet, please contact Jeannie Ford (227-0000, jeannieford@secondpreslr.org). If you do not have children in your household, but are a grandparent or friend who knows children who might want to be involved in our Children’s Ministry---- packets are available in the church office. Please help us share the good news of God’s love through the many activities offered by our Children’s Ministry!

Junior High Youth Quake at Ferncliff!

Our Middle Schoolers at SPY (Second Presbyterian Youth) are participating in Junior High Youth Quake at the end of September. From September 27-29 our Middle Schoolers will be out at Ferncliff worshipping, playing, praying and participating in small groups with other middle school students in our Presbytery. It is going to be a great weekend, led by members of the High School and College Leader Corp and we can’t wait to find out all of the fun things that are planned for that weekend. If you are new to SPY, this is a great way to meet lots of new friends and get to have a fun weekend away with lots of other students! We are taking signups through September 8. If you need a registration form, there are some outside Heather’s office or you can get one from Nancy Coleman. Hope to see you at Junior High Youth Quake 2013!

Confirmation Kick-Off Mini-Retreat……Friday, September 6, 6:00-10:00 pm

This year’s Confirmation Program will begin on Friday, September 6 with a mini-retreat in the Youth Building. Parents and youth will gather at 6:00 p.m. for dinner together ($5.00 per person). Parents will attend an “orientation meeting” following dinner (about 45 minutes) while the Confirmands get busy exploring what lies ahead in the next six months. Pick up time for youth is 10:00 p.m. Please RSVP for dinner to Jeannie Ford (jeannieford@secondpreslr.org, 227-0000).

SPY Kids Kick-Off Lock-In September 21-22

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 21. We will begin 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, 227-0000 jeannieford@secondpreslr.org, if you have questions or want to sign up!!

Last Sunday, August 25, we had a wonderful SPY (Second Presbyterian Youth) Parking Lot Party! It was a great way to kick off all of the wonderful events that we have planned for SPY this fall and winter. We are so thankful for all of the parents, youth advisors, congregation members and SPY members that showed up to help grill food, supervise inflatables, help with setup and cleanup, help with registration, help with games, sell t-shirts, run the snow cone machine, take photos, run sound, move platforms and just be there with us! If you did not get a t-shirt, we still have some that you can purchase. The t-shirts are $15.00. If you have not yet turned in your SPY permission slip and covenant forms, please turn them in to Nancy Coleman as soon as possible. Thanks for your support of Second Pres Youth!

SPY Parking Lot Party

Alzheimer’s Walk at the Zoo 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 5, 2013. 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. 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. We are pleased that our church hosts an Alzheimer’s Support group on the first and third Thursday of each month with the help of church member Janet Nelson. The Pastoral Care Ministry will be making a donation for the Second Safari team to Alzheimer’s Arkansas. Our team has our own yellow Second Safari T-shirts. If you sign up for the walk, Karen Akin will have a shirt for you. We hope you will join us in this fun and worthwhile morning at the Zoo! You can sign up at the church, or on line at the web-site, www.secondpreslr.org. If you have any questions, please call Karen Akin at 227-0000 or email karenakin@secondpreslr.org

Family Promise is grateful for your generosity. Because of your generous contributions, we were able to provide the following in the last year:

• 78 individuals/23 families/49 children with shelter

• Assistance to 19 non-resident individuals • Aid in securing employment and housing to

many of our families (only 7 families left without an income or secure housing)

Family Promise couldn’t do what we do without You!

On September 13, you are invited to a panel discussion featuring five inspiring individuals from Little Rock who

are pursuing Peace: • Emily Rose Prigmore: CODEPINK: Women for Peace • Jean Gordon: WAND: Women’s Action for New

Directions • John Coffin: Arkansas Coalition for Peace & Justice • Sophia Said: Assoc. Director of Interfaith Dialogue

and Education, Interfaith Center • Willie Davis: Exec. Director, OUR KIDS Little Rock

Police Dept. • Ruth Shepherd: Exec. Director, Just Communities of

Arkansas. Moderator What: FREE Panel Discussion (please RSVP) When: September 13 Where: Unitarian Universalist Church of Little Rock 1818 Reservoir Road RVSP uuclrpresents@gmail.com by September 8 Doors Open at 6:30 Discussion Starts at 7:00 Light Refreshments and Drinks

6th Grade Step-Up Night at SPY!

Last week we hosted our 6th Grade Step-Up Night for Second Presbyterian Youth. (SPY) This was a great chance for new 6th graders and parents to learn more about SPY, get together for some food and fellowship and meet their SPY mentors! If you are a new 6th grader (or a student who is new to SPY) and you didn't have a chance to be here that night, please call Heather Rey at 501-227-0000 so we can get you information about being a part of SPY and get you connected with a mentor who will walk with you during your years of SPY! Thanks for everyone who turned out and helped with that night. We are looking forward to a great year at SPY!

Faithful Green Friends Interfaith Power and Light, an organization which specializes in energy efficiency projects in churches, recently announced that our congregation will be receiving its Faithful Green Friends Award. More than a year ago, IP and L offered to partner with us to help improve the efficiency of the Vera Llyod Home for Children in Monticello, which we support in a wide variety of ways. Over the last year, we provided funds and volunteer labor to improve the Pettus House, which houses young girls at the Home. Church members as well as some of our youth worked with our IP and L partners to test the energy efficiency of the house, and we helped make a variety of updates which included adding weather-stripping, insulation, better air filters, low-flow shower heads, and energy efficient light bulbs. Members of our congregation made about 5 trips to Monticello, and while it was an investment of time and labor, Interfaith Power and Light estimates that Vera Lloyd will save over $8,000 in the next 20 years because of improvements we helped make. On Sept 12 at 5:00 p.m., we will be receiving one of four “Faithful Green Friends” awards, given by Interfaith Power and Light. The ceremony will take place at the Oyster Bar on 3013 West Markham Street, and the movie “Nourish” will also be shown. Everyone is invited to attend.

Unusual Ways to Repurpose Your Garbage Sure, there are certain things that you put aside to recycle or reuse. But let’s face it, there is a lot of useless garbage that seems to belong nowhere but the trash. And landfills aren’t getting any smaller! Here are some troublesome items that you might not realize can be recycled or reused, according to Jeff Yeager, author of Don’t Throw That Away, The Ultimate Cheapskate, and other books about living lighter on the planet.

Used Dryer Sheets You can't compost dryer sheets because of the chemicals they contain and some dryer sheets, like Bounce, can't be recycled. Check the container to confirm if the sheets are recyclable or not.

Lint Brush: You can roll up some used dryer sheets to fashion a lint brush. This is a useful tool for removing hair and lint from your clothes. Dust wipes: Whether it’s for your windshield or television screen, these dryer sheets make for great anti-static wipes on all types of surfaces.

Packing Peanuts Packing Peanuts are that random thing that you receive in mass and may feel guilty tossing in the trash. If you do not wish to receive packing peanuts at all, you can request an eco-friendly or biodegradable option. If not, here are some fun ideas for these packing peanuts.

Substitute Drainage: Instead of using heavy gravel to drain your potted plants, an inch or so of packing peanuts will do the job. This is an instance where the biodegradable type is preferable. Costumes: If you ever need a belly, you can use to packing peanuts to stuff your costume. This is a great way to reuse packing peanuts for holidays from April Fools to Halloween!

Pantyhose And you thought there was only one purpose for pantyhose? Here are another two! Food Storage: Store your vegetables and flower bulbs in your pantyhose and hang them. This improves air circulation and prevents rotting. Artsy Projects: Pantyhose have interesting and unique textures and patterns. Use the pantyhose as a stencil of sorts to recreate these shapes while painting.

• Matthew Powell, grandson of Dorothy Powell, helicopter training at Ft. Rucker, AL

• Ameer Armoto, grandson of Mary Stelzl, returned from Afghanistan – at Laughlin AFB

• Jonathan Johnson, grandson of Helen Scott, nephew of Cindy Scott-Huisman & Clarke Huisman, Robbins AFB, GA

• Matt Powell, son of Holly Powell, serving at Naval Hospital in Portsmouth VA

• Anthony Murtha, Nephew of Kay McLeod, serving on USS Abraham Lincoln – now stateside

• Austin Clevenger, son of Marsha Clevenger – Ft. Hood TX • Martyn Delo, grandson of Jeanne Lloyd – Navy stationed at Ft.

Gordon GA • Andrew Delo, grandson of Jeanne Lloyd – Naval Academy in

Annapolis MD • David Henry, son of Mary Helen & Joe Henry – stationed in

Montgomery AL ** 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

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:

September Nine O’clock worship usher captain: Marsha Taylor, marsha@aalrc.org September 8:30 AM worship usher captain: Carol Young, cyoung8151@sbcglobal.net Larry Morgan, larrymorgan.1959@gmail.com September 11:00 AM worship usher captain: Caroline Crow, carocooper11@yahoo.com Fred Fennig, ffennig1@aol.com

Support for Alzheimer's Family Members/Caregivers

Thursdays, September 5 and 19 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.

Stewpot Cook team 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Servers 11:30 a.m. -1:15 p.m. Friday, 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27 Our House Cook Team, 3:00 p.m. Belonging Ministry delivers & serves 5:30-7:00 p.m. Friday, 9/13 Rice Depot Volunteers box and deliver food to older adults 8:30-11:00 a.m. Friday, 9/27 For more information . . . Stewpot–Campbell McLaurin, campbellmclaurin@gmail.com Rice Depot – Mike Tharp, michael.tharp@sbcglobal.net Our House– Linda Humphries, LCHumphries@comcast.net

September 2013

CARD MAKING BREAK

The first Tuesday card making is taking a break through September. PLEASE NOTE there will not be a card making session during September. Come join us on Tuesday, October 1 at 1:30 PM when we resume making greeting cards for the Pastoral Care Ministry.

Second Readers Wednesday, September 18, 3:00p.m., Room #60

Second Readers' first book for the new year is IN THE GARDEN OF BEASTS by Eric Larson. In June 1933 William Dodd accepted a job that no one wanted--ambassador to Hitler's Germany. This mild-mannered professor, his wife and children became participants and witnesses to a turning point in world history with the rise to power of the Third Reich. The reading list for the rest of the year will be available at the meeting. Visitors are welcome. Contact Fayrene Johnson at fayrenej@att.net or 663-2733.

Pastor Rev. Steve Hancock Associate Pastor Rev. Karen K. Akin Associate Pastor Rev. Camille LeBron Powell Associate Pastor Rev. Lindy Vogado 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 Nancy Coleman Robin De Rossitte Pam Luther Tracy May Child Care Coordinator Karin Howze Sextons Berta Serrano Guy Howze Kim Terrell

Newsletter Articles may be emailed to robinderossitte@secondpreslr.org Next deadline: Thursday, September 12 and Thursday, September 26

Bulletin Board

Hospitalized *Discharged *Kirk Simmins, Bob Johnson, Carl Mashburn Our Sympathy to Celia Blasier and her family in the death of her mother. 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 purchase a van for Goodland Academy in Hugo, Oklahoma. 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 Betty Jean Moore, 224-5313.

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Sundays: Worship Services 8:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. (Communion) and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:50 a.m.