Serving the Homeless...The Interfaith Hospitality Network... July 20-26 It's summertime and the living is easy...have any activity ideas to share with the IHN families while they are staying at our church? Sure would be neat to provide a swimming or fishing outing. Help us brainstorm some ideas or better yet, get involved with IHN and be a part of the action! Contact Cindy Feltus (cfeltus@sbcglobal.net) or Mike Gavigan (mtgavigan@hotmail.com). Interfaith Hospitality Network…. an opportunity for hands-on ministry!
For Parents of Preschoolers..."Second Cup of Coffee" Leaders: Camille Powell and Jeannie Ford Andrews 8:45-9:45 AM ● Youth Building ● Thursday, July 24 This is a opportunity for parents of young children to gather together for fellowship and Bible study. 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.
Have you ever wondered... what it would be like to be a Workshop Leader in Bible Village? You have a chance to find out:
Everyone is invited to come find out more about what it means to make a 4-5 week commitment in our Elementary Sunday School program. There will be an overview of each workshop, a tour of Bible Village, an opportunity to ask questions and sign up for a workshop. If you are interested, but cannot attend the meeting, please contact Jeannie Ford, jeannieford@secondpreslr.org - and please email or call if you have questions! Other Opportunities for Building Relationships with our Children: Bible Village Age-level Shepherds: Caring adults who gather with the children each Sunday Morning (August 24-May) and accompany the class to their workshops. These adults provide an ongoing presence of God's love in our Sunday School program. ● Preschool Sunday School Teacher: Curriculum, resources, and training is provided for those who would like to be part of a three-person teaching team for our 2 year-olds through kindergartners. These teachers serve August 24-May.
Children's Storytime Picnic August 4 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM All children (preschool and elementary) are invited to join in Bible Village for sandwiches, chips, cookies and lemonade. Our picnic will be followed by separate preschool and elementary storytimes. Please make picnic reservations by submitting the form below or contact Jeannie Ford, 227-0000 or jeannieford@secondpreslr.org.
Support Group for Alzheimer's Family Members/Caregivers Leading the group is church member, Janet Nelson. Dr. Warren Boop, also a church member, who has served on the board at Alzheimer's Arkansas is present to address medical issues and Alzheimer's disease. Karen Akin also attends to lend pastoral support. Our next meeting is Thursday, August 7 at 1:00 PM in the church library. If you would like to attend this support group and need a caregiver to stay with your loved one while you attend the meeting, our church has trained caregivers who would be glad to come and stay in your home while you attend this meeting. Caregiving 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 caregiving. If you have any questions, please contact Karen Akin at 501-227-0000 or email karenakin@secondpreslr.org. for more information on our Pastoral Care Ministries. For more information about Alzheimer's, visit the Alzheimer's Arkansas website at http://www.alzark.org.
Workday ♦ Saturday, August 98:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The next Second Saturday Workday for Habitat for Humanity is on August 9. Don’t worry about skill levels, volunteers will be shown what to do. Anyone wishing to join us from 8:30am to 1:00pm, please contact Jim Miller at 227-0000 or jimmiller@secondpreslr.org for more information or more detailed directions.
Robert and Judy Fisher Thursday, August 21 5:30 PM ♦ Second Hall All church members are invited to attend a special presentation given by Robert and Judy Fisher, authors of the book, Life is a Gift, on Thursday, August 21, in Second Hall. We've all heard how people confronted by death do some profound thinking about life and often have great insights to share. In candid interviews, terminal patients in the Alive Hospice program talked with authors Bob and Judy Fisher, addressing some of these important questions. Bob and Judy collected these end-of-life ponderings for their inspirational and through-provoking book which encourages readers to live life fully. Judy and Bob will share some of these powerful stories with us as they encourage us to live lives full of joy and the ability to leave a positive legacy. Almost everyone would say one of their foremost desires is to live a meaningful, worthwhile life. But, what does that mean? How much time do we really spend finding the answers to the most important questions in life? Each story is reflected in thematic chapters - priorities, family, simple pleasures, romance, integrity, regret, forgiveness - crafted into a series of "lessons learned," offering motivation to approach life with more vigor. These powerful stories deliver the clear message that if you wait to really live until you know you are going to die, you risk missing much of the joy life has to offer and the chance to leave a positive legacy. Robert has been a university professor, dean, academic vice president, and has served as president of Belmont University in Nashville for the past six years. He is a Fulbright Scholar and serves in numerous volunteer roles including serving on the NCAA Division I Board and Executive Committee, the board of the Nashville Symphony, and is the current Chairman of the Greater Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce. Judy has filled the roles of mother, Middle School science teacher, and currently, the campus-wide coordinator of interior construction and external landscaping/lighting at Belmont University. Judy conducted the large majority of the interviews for this project. Judy is active in community service where she serves on several non-profit boards including the American Lung Association, the Nashville Opera, and most notably, the board of Alive Hospice.
Connections Café is the place for young adults to come together to connect with others, to connect with the church, to connect with God, and to connect your faith with the world. Come have a cup of coffee and get to know other 20 and 30 year olds in the church. During the church school hour you are invited to gather with other young adults for a time of fellowship and conversation. Each week a topic will be presented, participants will break up into small groups for discussion, and then everyone will come back together to share the conversation. Participants begin gathering at 9:50 and then start up a little after 10:00 AM. Topic Schedule:
Sunday, September 7 ♦ Little Rock Zoo Stay tuned for more information and contact Camille LeBron Powell at 227-0000 or camillepowell@secondpreslr.org if you have any questions.
Next Rotation...Thursday, August 28 6:30 PM ♦ Great Hall People of all ages are invited to gather around tables with 6 to 10 folks, to get to know one another or get reacquainted, and to plan next meetings with these new and renewed church friendships. Over 100 people have been participating in the dinner and lunch groups. Some groups are choosing to meet in homes for dinner or lunch; others are gathering at restaurants. Some groups are choosing to meet for dinner and then attend a play together at the Arts Center or the Rep. Some groups have all ages of adults; some groups include children. Those participating can sign up for another round of Dinners Round the Rock and will be placed with others to form new groups. Other members of the church who have not yet participated can sign up to join these new groups which will meet for the first time here at the church on Thursday, August 21 at 6:30 PM for dinner, getting acquainted, and planning for future meals together. We hope you will come join the fun and fellowship. Please submit the form below to register by the Sunday, August 17 deadline.
Adult Mid-Week Opportunity To Be Offered Starting in September and continuing through June of next year, Jim Hester will be offering a class on Paul's letter to Galatians. It will meet on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM. 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 you are interested, contact Jim or more information at jdhester@comcast.net.
2nd Annual Presbytery-Wide Gulf Coast Mission Trip October 12-18, 2008 Who: Anyone age 18 and older.When: Leave on Sunday, October 12, 9:30 AM from Second Pres.; return on Saturday, October 18, late afternoon to Second Pres.What: Most likely we will be doing light construction assistance work.Where: In the area of Orange Grove, Mississippi through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance.Why: We want to help rebuild and restore hope to the people of the Gulf Coast. Cost: The cost is $20 per day for room and board; transportation is provided.Deadline for Registration: September 2, 2008Contact: Jim Miller, 227-0000 or jimmiller@secondpreslr.org.
The Fellowship Ministry of Second Presbyterian Church is co-sponsoring a trip to Ireland in May 2009 with Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center. David Gill, Director of Ferncliff, along with George Hankins-Hull, a native of Ireland and Director of Pastoral Care at UAMS, will be leading the trip. Questions? Contact Karen Akin in the church office, 227-0000, or by email at karenakin@secondpreslr.org. Click here to open a printable PDF version of the trip itinerary.
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