Dedication of the Glenn Family Meeting Room at Ferncliff Camp and

October 14, 2015
SECOND Press
A Publication of Second Presbyterian Church In Little Rock, Arkansas
Dedication of the Glenn Family Meeting Room
at Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center
On Sunday afternoon, October 11, members of our congregation gathered with Presbyterians from
around the state to dedicate the Dr. Wayne and Mary Ann Glenn Meeting Room which is housed in the
new Dining Hall at Ferncliff. This premier meeting space, appointed with the latest technology, is part of
the 8,000 square foot Dining Hall, and features large windows for viewing Ferncliff Lake, and a wide wrap
around porch. This room is named for our church members, Dr. Wayne and Mary Ann Glenn, who were
faithful members of our congregation as well as enthusiastic supporters of Ferncliff. Dr. Glenn became
actively involved as a volunteer and supporter of Ferncliff after his grandchildren started attending
summer camp at Ferncliff. The view of the lake and of campers growing in faith and having fun from the
beautiful windows in the meeting room will be a reminder of Wayne’s love of nature and of his children
and grandchildren. Wayne loved working with wood and made at least 30 pieces of rustic furniture for
Ferncliff, including a communion table, a speaker stand, and many night stands for cabins.
The new dining hall is part of Ferncliff's most recent capital campaign, a campaign that our congregation
generously supported through our Outreach Ministry. We are grateful for your continued support of this
important ministry in our presbytery.
A Conversation about Race
Second Presbyterian Church
October 4, 11, 18, 25
Great Hall, 9:50 – 10:45 a.m.
Racism violates God’s purpose for humanity and is contrary to the gospel of
Jesus. Incidents of racially charged violence across the country – from
Ferguson to Charleston and many other places in between – have once again
brought to light underlying racial tensions that exist in American society.
During the month of October, Second Presbyterian church will have A
Conversation About Race. All Sunday School classes and members and
friends are invited to participate. Special guest speakers will include:
•
October 4 – Dr. Joel Anderson, UALR Chancellor, will talk about why and
how race matters. He will share learnings from the Racial Attitude
Surveys conducted by the UALR Institute on Race and Ethnicity.
•
October 11 – Author Grif Stockley and UALR professor Dr. LaVerne BellTolliver will offer historical perspectives on race in Little Rock.
•
October 18 – State Senator Joyce Elliot, Judge Joyce Warren (Circuit
Court, Juvenile Division), and Dr. Joseph Jones, Professor of Political
Science at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff will lead a
conversation about what it’s like to be black in Little Rock.
•
October 25 – Ruth Shepherd, Executive Director of Just Communities of
Arkansas, will lead a conversation about what it’s like to be white in
Little Rock, and will offer guidance on positive steps we can take toward
racial reconciliation.
This class is sponsored by the Social Justice Advocacy Committee of Second
Presbyterian Church. Steve Hancock will serve as class facilitator.
Education Event on Camino de Santiago
All interested in this topic are invited to join the Reverend Debbie
Freeman, interim pastor at First Presbyterian Church, Jacksonville,
AR, and our Stephen Ministers and Leaders. Debbie recently
walked this 500 mile trek across Spain and she will share with us
the spiritual nature of her pilgrimage. This continuing education
event will be held on Monday, October 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the
church Library.
When a loved one dies, one of the most common early reactions is
an intense yearning, a sense that part of you is missing, and a
hunger to have the person back. Sharing stories often provides
solace and helps ease the heartbreak. Our church is providing a
place to share those stories.
On the third Tuesday of every month, our church will host a Faith
and Grief Luncheon from noon to 1:00 p.m. in Second Hall. The
speaker for the October luncheon is Laura Cook. Participants will
experience:
• a supportive community of persons who have experienced
the death of a loved one
• comfort through scripture and prayers
• encouragement through personal stories
• hope in sharing your feelings and experiences.
Registration for October 20 can be made by visiting
www.faithandgrief.org or by calling (469) 251-9612. If you are
interested in receiving more information about Faith and Grief
Ministry, contact Karen Akin at (501) 227-0000 or
[email protected] or go online to
www.faithandgrief.org.
Bible Study for Younger Women
“Come to the Waters”
Wednesday, October 14
5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Youth Building
Beginning October 14, there will be a monthly
opportunity for younger women to gather for Bible
Study and fellowship. This monthly group will be
led by Jessica Vaught and Jeannie Ford. All are
invited to join us for this time to explore stories in
the Bible related to a water theme, to grow
spiritually and get to know each other better!
PDA Helps with Flooding in South Carolina
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is responding to the
severe flooding in South Carolina . All presbyteries in the
state have requested the presence of PDA National
Response Team (NRT) members to help with
assessments, long term recovery planning and simply
being a present witness of the larger church during this
difficult time. Additionally, all of the disaster relief kits
at the Ferncliff Presbyterian Camp warehouse have been
sent to help with flood relief efforts. Thank you for your
continued support of Presbyterian Disaster Assistance as
they help our neighbors in need.
Open House
Heritage Room
Sunday, October 18
Women of Second
Presbyterian Church
You are invited to stop by the Heritage Room (north hall
between the Church Library and LifeQuest Office) to see
the current exhibit featuring the contributions by women to
the life and ministry of our congregation.
Women Organize - only two months after Second Church
was organized in 1882, eight women gathered to form the
Women’s Society for Church Work with a focus on mission.
Through the years, the women’s organizations have
evolved into present-day Presbyterian Women, which still
has a solid mission focus. Learn about some of their
projects and how they help further mission.
Women Serve – with the call of our first female associate
pastor, Karen Akin in 1992, the church staff has expanded
to include other female associates. We have had longtenured members of the music ministry, Christian
education ministry, administrative and other support staff,
Learn about all of these women who have served with a
sense of calling.
Women Lead – in 1967, Second Church first elected
women Deacons and Elders, soon followed by Youth
Deacons and Elders, the first of whom were young women.
Additionally, several women have demonstrated leadership
at the General Assembly, Synod and Presbytery levels of
our denomination. Learn about who these people are and
about the women who have chaired stewardship teams,
capital campaigns and building committees.
You are welcome to stop by the Heritage Room any time
you are at the church; on Sunday, October 18, members of
the Heritage Committee will be on hand between 9:30-9:50
a.m. and after the 11:00 a.m. service to greet you and help
with any questions you may have.
Pledge Dedication Sunday
November 15, 2015
Stewardship Team
Mark Hagemeier
Larry Kirchner
Mary Carole Polk
Scott Polk
Kathy Ransom
Mickey Rigby
Philip Shell
Gina Terry
Steve Hancock
Aileen Moore
Halloween Carnival
Sunday, October 25 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Pirates and princesses, ninja turtles and lions, goblins and geeks, babies, toddlers, and
elementary age children and their families – join us for the Halloween Carnival this year!
Activities will be held in the Great Hall and a Trunk or Treat will be held in the parking lot.
Hot dog dinner will be served for $3 per person. Our Youth Ministry hosts this Happy
Halloween Happening!
First and Third Monday Morning
Bible Study - Fall 2015
Back to the Well: Women’s Encounters with
Jesus in the Gospels
Our fall bible study will help us delve into stories of women in the biblical world and how their lives and experiences are represented
and refracted, and how their stories illumine contemporary Christian life and faith.
Participants will also gain a deepened understanding of the ways in which feminist biblical scholarship engages with the stories by
articulating new questions and insights for the community of faith. The author, Frances Taylor Gench, is Professor of New Testament
at Union Theological Seminary, Richmond, Virginia. She also authored Hebrews and James in the Westminster Bible Companion
series, as well as a recent work: Encountering God in Tyrannical Texts: Reflections on Paul, Women, and the Authority of Scripture.
The study will continue on October 19, November 2 and 16, December 7 and 21. All women of the church are invited to join this
study group in Second Hall from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
JCA
Be the Movement!
Sunday, November 1 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Little Rock River Market Pavilions
Second Presbyterian Church always has a great team and we want you to walk with us this year. To sign up, go to
www.arkansasjustcommunities.org and look for our church’s team.
Walkers and Walk Teams from across Central Arkansas, representing families, businesses, civic and faith groups, and every walk of life
come together to celebrate the rich diversity of our shared community and the uniqueness of each person in it. There's music,
activities for the kids, food, and a whole lot of fun!
And afterwards, head across President Clinton Avenue to REMIX at Stickyz from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.! Bring your karaoke skills, because
we‘ve got great entertainment by DJ Showtime. Admission is $15 for two drink tickets and lots of fun to keep the community feeling
going!
Proceeds benefit JCA's many youth and community leadership programs, which ensure that every person is valued, every voice is
heard and everyone has a fair chance to succeed. Come on out and be a part of this huge celebration of the rich diversity of our state!
We will have a table in the narthex starting October 11. Please visit us there or contact our team leader, Bruce Aston, for more
information.
Young Adult Events
October 14: Bible study
for younger women, 5:30
p.m. in youth building.
Turkey Trot 5k for
Vera Lloyd Children’s
Home November 21
October 15: Pub trivia at
Afterthought, 6:30-8:30
p.m.
Opportunities: Join us for an
Outreach Ministry fieldtrip as
we visit the campus of Vera
Lloyd and participate in their
annual 5k and fun walk
fundraiser. For more
information, please contact
Lindy Vogado at 227-0000 or
[email protected].
October 22: Tap Talk at
Damgoode Pies in the
River Market, 7:30 p.m.
Topic: Can irreverence go
too far?
DEFIBRILLATOR
The Property Ministry has purchased two Lifepack CR Plus Automated External Defibrillators
(AED). The AED is fully automated with a simple two-step process of turning on the device and
applying the electrode pads to the victim. The device is designed to deliver a shock only if it
determines a heart needs it. No one even needs to press a shock button.
One AED will be located in a white defibrillator box above the water fountain and next to the
fire extinguisher outside the Chapel. The other device will be located in a white defibrillator
box on the lower floor next to the fire extinguisher and across from the elevator.
Omnia praeclara rara. (All excellent things are rare.)
— Marcus Tullius Cicero, De Amicitia
Praeclara presents
Dracula Unearthed
A performing arts organization supported by
Second Presbyterian Church of Little Rock
Thursday, Friday, & Saturday
October 29, 30, & 31, 8:00 pm
Wildwood Park for the Arts
$25 general admission
$50 VIP tickets and parking
$15 student admission
Call 501.821.7275 or visit www.wildwookpark.org to reserve tickets
What is Praeclara?
Named for a passage from Cicero’s famous treatise on friendship, Praeclara
(pronounced pray–klah–ruh) is a performing arts organization dedicated to
offering unique and exemplary arts programming. Praeclara events mix
elements of choral, instrumental, operatic, balletic, and theatric performance
in ways that delight the senses and stimulate the mind.
How are Praeclara and Second Presbyterian
connected?
Second Presbyterian Church has a rich history of fostering artistic
excellence. Known for its outstanding choral and hand bell programs, the
church is also a coveted performance venue for the Little Rock Wind
Symphony and the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. Praeclara builds on this
tradition by adding special events such as the recent productions of Peter
Grimes, Kristin Lewis: An Advent Celebration, and Dido and Aeneas.
Praeclara raises Second Presbyterian’s visibility and cements the church’s
reputation as a major contributor to the arts.
Pastor Steve Hancock comments, “Religion is that human enterprise that
'asks terrible and wonderful questions.' And the response is often
wordless—the gestures of liturgy and sacrament, music and poetry, art and
silence. Such gestures can draw us into wonder, love and praise—and thus
deeper into the mystery of God. At Second Presbyterian, our lives are
enriched and transformed by these expressions, and it is our joy to share
them with the larger central Arkansas community through Praeclara events.”
Praeclara presents
Kristin Lewis
Opera Gala
Sunday
November 22 at 4:00 p.m.
Wildwood Park for the Arts
$50 general admission
$100 VIP tickets and parking
$15 student admission
Call 501.821.7275 or visit www.wildwookpark.org to reserve tickets
Stephen Ministry News
Our Committed Stephen Ministry Team
Our Stephen Ministry Welcomes New
Leaders and Ministers
For over twenty years our congregation has trained Stephen
Ministers with the skills necessary for caring ministry in our church
and community. This fall, six new Stephen Ministers will begin a
seven month training course in October. The five trainees are
Mollie Birch, Susie Cummins, Cindy Edwards, Barbara Lasley, and
Barbara Vaught. These committed and caring people will join our
presently serving Stephen Ministers and Leaders in offering one-onone caring Christian friendship and concerned listening to people
when they need it most.
Our Stephen Ministry team also joyfully welcomes two new Stephen
Leaders: Kay Combs and Jana Villemez. Both Kay and Jana have
served as Stephen Ministers. They attended a week-long training to
prepare them for their role as leaders in this significant ministry. Kay
and Jana join our other Stephen Leaders, Karen Akin, Cathy Crass, Jo
Ann McQuade, Laurie Stueart and Rita Wooley.
Our Stephen Ministry team is committed to providing confidential
Christian care for people experiencing many different needs from
job changes to end of life issues. If you or someone you know is
tense, upset, worn out, needing someone to talk with, someone to
care - call on our Stephen Ministry team. Karen Akin is our staff
resource minister. She can help you determine if your needs can
best be served by a Stephen Minister and will be able to match you
with someone who will support you through your time of crisis or
transition.
Our congregation has greatly benefited from our 22 year
commitment to Stephen Ministry both in the giving of care and in
the building up of our lay ministry team. We are grateful for the
support given by our congregation in carrying out this ministry of
presence with those in need.
There are times when each of us needs the care of another person.
Stephen Ministry is a program that equips lay persons to provide
confidential, Christian, one-to-one care to those who are
experiencing all kinds of life needs and circumstances, both in our
congregation, and in our community.
Second Safari at the Alzheimer’s Walk at the Zoo
Seventy seven members of our congregation attended the Walk at the Zoo to support Alzheimer’s
Arkansas. This is the largest number of walkers we have had in our 9 year history of attending the
walk. Our team, Second Safari, received a Grand Elite Team award for having participated in 9
walks and raising $12,560 for Alzheimer’s Arkansas.
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 and Associate Pastor Karen Akin.
Visit Our Church’s
Planned Giving Web
Page
Fall Happenings at SPY
October 21 - Seussical Musical
Auditions - 5:00 p.m. in the Choir
Room. All 6th-12th graders are
invited to participate. Please
come prepared with a song to
sing, or you can sing "Happy
Birthday" on the spot. There is a
$150 participation fee for the
musical: scholarships are
available. Everyone who auditions
gets a part! If you have any
questions, please see Heather Rey.
www.secondpreslr.org/plannedgiving to see videos
of church members and their stories, see examples
of estate gifts and play with the gift calculator
based on your interest. For more information,
please contact Malinda Kirchner in the church
office or [email protected].
Second Readers
Second Readers will meet on Wednesday, October 21,
3:00 p.m. in Room #60, to discuss Melanie Benjamin's
The Aviator's Wife. The fictional biography centers
around the marriage of one of America's most famous
couples--Anne and Charles Lindbergh. Told from Anne's
point of view and using well-documented facts, the novel
gives an insight into some of the major events of the
century that occurred during their 45 year marriage.
Visitors are welcome. For information contact Fayrene
Johnson at [email protected] or call 663-2733.
October 25 - Halloween
Carnival and Trunk or
Treat, sponsored by SPY 4:00-6:00 p.m. Bring your
little ghouls and goblins,
all dressed up, for games
and treats and fun! We
can't wait to see you all
there!
Preschool Story Time
Wednesday, October 21, 4:30-5:15 p.m.
Preschool Story Time is back!!! All preschoolers are
invited to join in the Children’s Library for a
Fall/Halloween Story Time event. We will have seasonal
stories, activities, and snacks. Contact Jeannie Ford
([email protected], 227-0000) if you have
questions or need more information.
SAVE the Date
for
Hanging of the Greens
ALL ARE WELCOME!!!
Join your church family as we
prepare for Advent and Christmas…
Sunday, November 29
November 13-15 - All SPY Retreat
to Camp Winnamocka - Join us for
a weekend of small groups, high
ropes course in the treehouse,
games, smores, Bible Study and a
time to be together. This retreat is
for both Junior and Senior
Highers. All 6th-12th graders
should be receiving a brochure in
the mail over the next few weeks.
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:
Dorothy Willoughby, [email protected]
October Nine O’clock worship usher captain:
Neil Gillespie, [email protected]
October 11:00 a.m. worship usher captain:
Fred Fennig, [email protected]
Yoga at Second Presbyterian Church
Church member and Deacon, Mollie Birch, is leading a Yoga class on Thursday
evenings beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Bible Village Gathering room. All levels of
“yogis” are invited to join the group. Yogis will practice seva (exchange of positive
energy) by bringing a canned good to share with a local food pantry. Participants will
need to bring their own yoga mat, which can be purchased locally or online. The
yoga class will not meet on the third Thursday of each month.
Fall Sewing Beginning!
Pillowcases Are Needed for Dresses for Africa Mission Project
Presbyterian Women (PW) are continuing to make little girls dresses from pillow
cases for the Dresses For Africa project. For information call Carolyn Wenger 8681396. Also, PW is continuing to make school bags for the school kits. We could use
left-over fabric that you may have. Call Joanne Mosley at 663-5297 if you have
questions!
Boy Scout Popcorn
Boy Scout Troop 604, which is sponsored by Second Presbyterian Church, will be
taking orders for Trails End Popcorn in the narthex on Sunday, October 18, 2015.
Over 70% of the proceeds goes to local scouting supporting our troop and council.
In Harm’s Way
• Isaac Arnold, Sage & Joe Arnold’s nephew – Air Force, stationed in
Papillion, NE
• Andrew Delo, Jeanne Lloyd’s grandson – stationed in South
Carolina
• Martyn Delo, Jeanne Lloyd’s grandson – stationed at the Naval Base
in Bahrain
• Taylor Douglas, son of Susan & Kevin Douglas – basic training for
Marine Corp., Camp Pendleton, San Diego, CA
• Sean Garrett, friend of Sandra Rogers – deployed Navy
• David Henry, son of Mary Helen & Joe Henry –Joint Base San
Antonio
• Jonathan Johnson, grandson of Helen Scott, nephew of Clarke &
Cindy Scott Huisman – stationed at Warner Robbins, GA.
• Daniel Jones, Jean Munger’s grandson, Marjorie Watkins’ nephew –
stationed in Ft. Leonardwood, MO
• Jonathan Miller, son of Patrice & Stan Miller – Navy pilot in strike
fighter squadron - USS George H.W. Bush
• Matthew Powell, grandson of Dorothy Powell, deployed to
Afghanistan
• Matt Powell, son of Holly Powell – serving at Camp Pendleton, CA
• Hank Rector, son of Dell Fogleman – serving at the U.S. Embassy in
Baghdad, Iraq
• Chris Rookey, member & son of Hallie & Craig Rookey – deployed
to the Middle East
• Kyle Rought, Mary Ibis’ cousin – deployed to Afghanistan
• Evan Wallace, Heather Rey’s brother – stationed in Tuscon, AZ
** If you have a family member serving in harm’s way, please contact
Sharon Hughes in the church office or email
[email protected] with new or updated information. We
want to keep this list current.**
October/November 2015
Stewpot
Cook team 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Servers 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
Friday, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6
Our House
Cook Team, 3:00 p.m.
Belonging Ministry delivers and serves
5:30-7:00 p.m. the 2nd Friday of each month.
Friday, 11/13
Rice Depot
Volunteers box and deliver food to older adults
8:15-11:00 a.m. the 4th Saturday of each month.
Saturday, 10/24
For more information . . .
Stewpot – Campbell McLaurin,
[email protected]
Rice Depot – Mike Tharp, [email protected]
Our House– Linda Humphries,
[email protected]
Support for Alzheimer's Family Members/Caregivers Thursdays, October 15 and November 5 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].
Pastor
Rev. Steve Hancock
Associate Pastor
Rev. Karen K. Akin
Associate Pastor
Rev. Lindy Vogado
Interim Associate Pastor
Rev. Rachel Shepherd
Parish Associates
Rev. David Gill
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
Robin De Rossitte
Sharon Hughes
Tracy May
Administrative Associate and
Child Care Coordinator
Karin Howze
Sextons
Guy Howze
Emily McPherson
Sundays:
Worship Services
8:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. (Communion)
and 11:00 a.m.
Newsletter Articles may be emailed to
[email protected]
Next deadline:
Thursday, October 22
and Thursday, November 5
Bulletin Board
Hospitalized *Discharged
*Gloria Wright, *Florence Gardner, *Betsy Borchert
Our Sympathy to
Jai Lambert on the death of his mother, Eloise “Weezie” Carter Lukas.
Eileen and Steven Denne, Julia and Callie, on the death of Eileen’s father, Robert L. (Bob)
Edwards.
The family and friends of Jane Starling.
Bill Sigler and Beth Sigler on the death of wife and mother, Genie Sigler.
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 Goodland School in Hugo, Oklahoma receive a free 7 passenger van once they have
collected 1.5 million Campbell Soup can labels. Their goal is finally in sight so please keep
supporting this simple gift.
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 Sharon Hughes 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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