For Parents of Preschoolers..."Second Cup
of Coffee"
Leaders: Camille Powell and Jeannie Ford Andrews
8:45-9:45 AM -
Youth Building
This
is a opportunity for parents of
young children to gather together for fellowship and Bible
study. The group meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of
each month for coffee, sharing joys and challenges of
parenthood, and exploring our faith. All parents of
preschoolers (or older children) are invited. If your
child does not attend the Second Presbyterian Preschool,
please contact
Nancy Coleman for a childcare reservation.
Paul's Letter to the Galations
6:30 PM, Room 60 Leader: Jim Hester Starting in September and
continuing through June of next year, Jim Hester will offer
a class on Paul's letter to the Galatians. It will
meet on Wednesday evenings. The goal of the class is
to introduce participants to critical methods New Testament
scholars use in the analysis of Paul's letters and develop a
deeper understanding of Paul's theology of freedom in
Christ. If interested, contact Jim at
jdhester@comcast.net.
Second Readers
Third Wednesdays, 4:30 PM, Room 60
Coordinator: Fayrene Johnson
This women's group that reads books by writers who are not
"religious writers" but whose religious faith (or last of)
affects their writing. Graham Greene, Walker Percy,
Albert Camus, John Irving are among those who have authored
past selections. Also read are great books that we
have read or should have read in the past. A "second"
reading often gives a new understanding. Visitors are always welcome.
First and Third Monday
Morning Bible Study
A Theological Discussion of The Shack
9:30-11:00 AM ▪ Second Hall
November 17, December 1 & 15
Come join an
engaging theological discussion of the best selling
book, The Shack, written by
William P. Young. The story centers around
Mackenzie Allen Philips, whose youngest daughter has
been abducted and most likely killed in an abandoned
shack deep in the Oregon wilderness. Four years
later, “Mack” receives a suspicious note, apparently
from God, inviting him back to that shack.
The story
invites readers to wrestle with questions concerning
God’s presence (or lack thereof) in the midst of
unspeakable pain and tragedy, along with the nature
of the Trinity, forgiveness, healing, and the
purpose of eternal life.
Participants
are asked to read the book before the study begins
and to come ready to discuss the engaging images of
God presented in the book, as well as how the author
answers questions we ponder about God.
The author of
the book was born a Canadian and raised among a
stone-age tribe by his missionary parents in the
highlands of what was New Guinea. He suffered great
loss as a child and young adult, and now enjoys what
he calls “the wastefulness of grace” with his family
in the Pacific Northwest.
Patrick M.
Roddy, Emmy Award Winning Producer of ABC News says
of the book: "The Shack is a one of a
kind invitation to journey to the very heart of God.
Through my tears and cheers, I have been indeed
transformed by the tender mercy with which William
Paul Young opened the veil that too often separated
me from God and from myself. With every page, the
complicated do’s and don’t that distort a
relationship into a religion were washed away as I
understood Father, Son, and Holy Ghost for the first
time in my life."
For more
information about The Shack and its author, log on
to www.theshackbook.com.
SPA Moms
(Second Presbyterian Amazing Moms)
Leader: Lynn Walters
1st & 3rd Thursday
6:30 PM ♦ Youth Building
Need a night out? Need some encouragement
from others that understand what it is like to be a mom in
today's world? Want to laugh and enjoy "adult" time?
Come join SPA Moms for fun, fellowship and
faithful discussions about parenting. SPA Moms
will meet the 1st & 3rd Thursday night of each month. For
more information about the group, contact Lynn Walters at
walters.ltw@gmail.com. Childcare
will be available by contacting Nancy Coleman,
nancycoleman@secondpreslr.org or 227-0000.
