A Publication of Second Presbyterian Church In Little Rock, Arkansas February 8, 2012 S E C O N D P r e s s

Becoming Part of the Promise:

Every child – a happy, healthy, productive journey from cradle to

career

Upon recommendation of our Social Justice Advocacy Committee, the Session of Second

Presbyterian Church has committed to become part of the Central Little Rock Promise Neighborhood.

The Central Little Rock Promise Neighborhood (CLRPN) is inspired by the success of the Harlem

Children’s Zone, a 20-year, community-based organization committed to doing ―whatever it takes‖ to make

sure children in nearly 100 blocks of Harlem have the support system they need to be successful.

The CLRPN is a network of partnerships that includes families, community members,

organizations, and agencies who are dedicated to providing cradle to career programs and services to

meet the needs of children and families in Central Little Rock. The goal of the CLRPN is to provide every

child with the opportunity to have a healthy, happy, productive life, and that neighborhoods will be safe,

thriving environments, providing a high quality of life for all residents.

Some of the major partners involved with the CLRPN are UALR, Arkansas Children’s Hospital,

Central Arkansas Library System, City of Little Rock, Little Rock School District, and UAMS. Joyce Elliott

is the Executive Director.

Second Presbyterian Church will be involved with the CLRPN in at least two significant ways. One

is financial. Out of the Outreach Budget, the Session approved a gift of $30,000. Prior to the release of

any funds, the Social Justice Advocacy Committee and CLRPN will reach an agreement on how the funds

will be utilized. The other involvement is hands-on. The committee will work with the CLRPN to find ways

in which our church members can be involved as Promise Neighborhood volunteers.

To learn more about CLRPN and see the geographical boundaries, visit www.littlerockpromise.org.

Many of the residents in the Promise Neighborhood’s geographical area are among the most marginalized

persons in Greater Little Rock, including many children who are being left behind in regard to education

and health, and who face dim futures. Based on evaluation of the leadership, organizational partners, and

goals of the CLRPN, our Social Justice Advocacy Committee has concluded that this new vision for

Central Little Rock is an excellent opportunity for our church to pursue its social justice initiative.

The members of the Social Justice Advocacy Committee are Don Hollingsworth, Chair, Jackson

Farrow, Susan Goldner, Adam Rule, Ruth Shepherd, Sharon Otwell, Charles Allen, and Steve Hancock.

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All church members are invited to attend our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper in the Great Hall on

Tuesday evening, February 21. This is a come and go meal from 5:30 until 7:00 p.m. with a Mardi Gras

theme. The Fellowship Ministry will be flipping pancakes for a pancake bar - all the pancakes will be plain,

and you will be able to decorate yours with all sorts of delicious toppings. Coffee, juice, and bacon will also be provided. Cost:

$4/person with a $15/maximum per family. Here is a little history about Shrovetide, Shrove Tuesday and pancakes.

The last three days before the beginning of Lent is known as Shrovetide. The old names for these days were:

• Quinquagesima Sunday - Shrove Sunday. The fiftieth day before Easter

• Collop Monday - Shrove Monday. Named after the traditional dish of the day: collops of bacon served with eggs. In addition to

providing little meat, the collops were also the source of the fat for the following day's pancakes.

• Pancake Day - Shrove Tuesday. The day on which all fats and cream had to be used up.

Shrovetide was celebrated with games, sports, dancing and other revelries. There were feasts to use up the food that could not be

eaten during the Lenten fast. Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day) is the last day before the period which Christians call Lent. This day is

one of the moveable feasts in the church calendar and is directly related to the date on which Easter falls. Shrove Tuesday always

falls 47 days before Easter Sunday, so the date varies from year to year and falls between February 3 and March 9. Where does

the word Shrove come from? The name Shrove comes from the old word "shrive" which means to confess. On Shrove Tuesday, in

the Middle Ages, people used to confess their sins so that they were forgiven before the season of Lent began. Shrove Tuesday is a

day of celebration as well as penitence, because it's the last day before Lent. Lent historically is a time of abstinence, of giving

things up. So Shrove Tuesday is the last chance to indulge, and to use up the foods that aren't allowed in Lent. Pancakes are eaten

on this day because they contain fat, butter and eggs which were forbidden during Lent.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

It is impossible to express how grateful I am to have worked at Second Presbyterian since October

1987. The wonderful retirement celebration was beyond belief. The decorations, dinner, crossword

puzzle, list of things to do (some day), planning committee, volunteers and presenters made January

29, 2012 a day I will never forget. Topping it all is the extremely generous gift made possible by a

loving, caring congregation. Thank you for allowing me to work for and with you.

Sincerely,

A Note of Appreciation from Charlie Bausch

Charlie

A congregational meeting has been called for February 19th following each of the worship

services for the purpose of electing Elders and Deacons for the class of 2015 and approving

changes in the Terms of Call for the pastors.

Ash Wednesday Service Wednesday, February 22, 6:30 PM in the Sanctuary. This is a service of scripture, proclamation, prayer, hymns and the imposition of ashes.

Sunday February 19th Transfiguration of the Lord

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9 Take That Mountain With You

Camille LeBron Powell Hymns:

How Great Thou Art Swiftly Pass the Clouds of Glory

Called As Partners in Christ’s Service

Sunday February 12th

Sixth Sunday After Epiphany Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

The Unclean Christ Steve Hancock

Hymns: Sing Praise to God, Who Reigns Above

Great God, Your Love Has Called Us Here O For a World

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Presbyterian residents at Parkway Village gathered for a Valentine’s Party on Sunday afternoon, February 5. Residents provided treats for the event under the direction of Virginia Henker. Table decorations were made by preschool children from our church. Everyone enjoyed the beautiful singing provided by choir members Jennifer Boccarossa and Jessica Williams, both of whom were accompanied by Leann Hatley. Part of the afternoon’s activity included making Valentine baskets that were delivered to Parkway residents unable to attend fellowship events due to illness or age related infirmities. Second Presbyterian youth made cards and goodie bags for the baskets and confirmation mentor Debbie Bass collected other items for the baskets. Confirmand Sarah Ann Fike and her mentor, Mimi Gavigan, helped the group in putting the baskets together. How wonderful to have so many different groups in the church contributing to the fun, fellowship and care of our folks at Parkway Village! Thanks to all!

Valentine’s Party at Parkway Village

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Welcome Our Newest Members!

Young Adult Bowling Night - Friday, February 24 at 6:00 PM – Save the date! Young

Adults, friends, and family are invited to a fun night of bowling at Millennium Bowl in

Maumelle. Please let us know if you plan to join us by calling the church office or emailing

Camille at camillepowell@secondpreslr.org by Wednesday, February 22nd. For more

information about cost and location please visit www.millenniumbowl.net

Chris McDaniel, joined by transfer from

Westover Hills Presbyterian Church, where

he served as a youth advisor. He is a

teacher at The Anthony School and enjoys

reading and collecting old books, watching

sports and listening to music.

Hye & Sung Kim, joined by transfer from

First Presbyterian Church, Ithaca, NY, where

Sung was an ordained elder and deacon. He

is a program leader for the FDA and Hye is a

retired charge nurse at Oak Hill Manor

Nursing Home. Both have been very active in

several areas of local and church volunteer

work.

June Moore, joined by reaffirmation of faith.

She is pictured with Eugene Jones, to whom

she is engaged. She is the office manager at

Crist Engineers; favorite activities are

walking, reading, sewing, scrapbooking,

boating and exercising.

Jennifer & J.D. Lowery, joined by reaffirmation

of faith. J.D. is a program manager with

Arkansas Economic Development Commission

and he enjoys outdoor activities – biking,

hunting, and fishing. Jennifer, a speech

pathologist with the PCSSD, enjoys family time

and together they like to take their dogs to the

lake.

Beverly Speck, joined by transfer from Joiner

United Methodist Church, Joiner, AR, where she

was active with the women’s group, Bible Study

and did needlepoint for church furniture. She is

the mother of Ann Burnside and is interested in

activities for older adults. Agnes Haynes,

Beverly’s mother; currently lives in a skilled care

facility in Osceola. She hopes to relocate to

Little Rock soon. She is also transferring from

the Joiner United Methodist Church.

Tracy & Rusty Johnson, joined by transfer

from St. James United Methodist Church,

Little Rock, where Tracy was active in the

choir. Rusty is an Academic

Advisor/Instructor at UALR and Tracy is an

Associate Director at UALR. They have both

been active in their neighborhood POA and

together, they enjoy gardening, fishing, hiking

and home remodeling.

Presbyterian Women Circles Will Meet

at the Following Locations in February:

Dorcas: 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, Feb 14,

home of Nancy Boop, 12240 Rivercrest

Martha: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Feb 14,

home of Emily Hall, 801 Pleasant Valley Drive #2

Prisca: 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, Feb 14,

home of Hallie Simmins, 1 Countryside Cove

Phoebe: 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Feb 14,

home of Betty Carter, 151 Ellen Ct.

Circle members will be studying Lesson 5, Greatly

Honored Are Those Who Show Mercy, in their study

of The Beatitudes.

Dave and Sue Thomas

Our PCUSA mission co-workers Dave

and Sue Thomas will be with us on

February 19th. They will present Minute for

Ministry at each of the worship services

and teach a Sunday School class on

PCUSA World Mission. The class will

meet in the Youth Building and is open to

all youth and adults.

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Thursday, February 9 @ 8:00PM 9th & 10th Grade Team vs. Holy Souls

Saturday, February 11 @ 9:00AM 7th & 8th Grade Team vs. Trinity United Methodist

Saturday, February 11 @ 12:00PM 9th & 10th Grade Team vs. Pulaski Heights United Methodist

Saturday, February 18 @ 8:00AM 7th & 8th Grade Team vs. St. James United Methodist

Saturday, February 18 @ 12:00PM 9th & 10th Grade Team vs. Christ the King

Saturday, February 18 @ 4:00PM 11th & 12th Grade Boys vs. St. James

Monday, February 20 @ 6:00PM 7th & 8th Grade Team vs. Pulaski Heights United Methodist

Monday, February 20 @ 9:00PM 11th & 12th Grade Boys vs. Our Lady of Fatima

Thursday, February 23 @ 9:00PM 9th & 10th Grade Team vs. St. James United Methodist

Monday, February 27 @ 9:00PM 11th & 12th Grade Boys vs. Immaculate Heart of Mary

Wednesday, February 29 @ 7:00PM 9th & 10th Grade Team vs. First United Methodist

All games take place in the Pulaski Heights United Methodist Gymnasium

2012 Basketball Schedule

Come out and support

the teams!

Preschool Storytime Wednesday, February 15 (4:30-5:15pm)

“For the Birds” Did you know that February is National Bird Feeding month? Preschoolers are invited to join Miss Jeannie in the Children’s Library for bird stories, making bird feeders, and some fun snacks!

SPY Kids - Sunday, February 12, Play Time Pizza Who: All 4th and 5th graders

When: 12:15-3:00 pm -- We’ll meet in the Northwest Entry after the 11:00 worship service to go together. We’ll

return to the church between 2:30-3:00- Miss Mary will be here to meet any children who will stay to participate

in choir and bells.

Cost: $15.00- this includes lunch/drink/dessert buffet, a $10 game card, plus 3 attractions

To sign up: Please contact Miss Jeannie (jeannieford@secondpreslr.org)

The Spiritual Literacy class will offer a study of “A Spiritual Life”, edited by Allan Hugh Cole, Jr. beginning February 19th. Cole has amassed a collection of two-dozen poets, prophets, and preachers who share their understandings of what makes a “good spiritual life.” These authors draw on their professional experiences and, just as important, grace us with their personal thoughts. The result is an expose of the spiritual lives of a wonderfully diverse group of people with a wide range of Christian experience. Join us as we look deep into the lives of these spiritual leaders and reflect on our own. The class meets at 9:45 in Room 61 and will be led by Bob Morrow.

Tickets Now on Sale. Tickets for the 2012 Youth Musical are now available. There are three

ways to purchase General Admission tickets ahead of time:

•Purchase tickets from youth who are members of the cast or crew

•Purchase your tickets on Sunday mornings in the Narthex

•Purchase your tickets in the church office.

General Admission tickets will also be on sale at the door on March 9,

10 and 11 prior to each performance.

Reserved Seating tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis

and may be purchased by contacting Cathy Hall at (501) 690-8849 or

cathleen.hall@arkansas.gov. General Admission tickets are $10.00 for

adults and $8.00 for children and seniors. Reserved Seats are $15.00.

Montreat Worship and Music, 2012

It’s going to be another great year at Montreat! Join us for a week of fun, fellowship, prayer, praise,

beauty, and worship. This conference is for EVERYONE... not just those who sing and ring. There are

bible studies, art classes, prayer services, and daily worship that truly glorifies God and transforms lives.

There’s plenty of exercise and great food as well.

Saturday, June 23 – Saturday, June 30 $100 non-refundable deposit is due March 1st. Registration is open NOW, and Mary Ibis is glad to help

register any who are ready to commit! Please contact Mary with questions or additional information

requested.

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SAVE THE DATES!

Vacation Bible School,

June 18-21, 2012

Montreat Worship and Music,

June 22-30, 2012

Music Art Drama (MAD) Camp,

July 16-22, 2012

Orff Camp,

July 30-Aug. 3, 2012

Attention cooks! Please help Presbyterian Women collect homemade cookies for the

American Red Cross cookie drive. Bring your cookies in plastic bags to the church Narthex on

Sunday morning, February 12.

To Quote A Few…. Here are a few things God and others have said over the centuries concerning

our responsibility to the earth:

The Lord God took the man and put

him in the Garden of Eden to work it

and to take care of it. - Genesis

2:15

The land is mine and you are but

aliens and my tenants. Throughout

the country that you hold as a

possession, you must provide for

the redemption of the land.- Lev.

25:23-24.

There is a sufficiency in the world for

man's need but not for man's greed.

~Mohandas K. Gandhi

It wasn't the Exxon Valdez captain's

driving that caused the Alaskan oil

spill. It was yours. ~ Greenpeace

advertisement, New York Times, 25

February 1990

We never know the worth of water till the

well is dry. ~Thomas Fuller, Gnomologia,

1732

Opie, you haven't finished your milk. We

can't put it back in the cow, you know.

~Aunt Bee Taylor, The Andy Griffith

Show

―The supreme reality of our time is… the vulnerability of our planet.‖— John F. Kennedy (1917-1963), U.S. President

And Man created the plastic bag and

the tin and aluminum can and the

cellophane wrapper and the paper

plate, and this was good because

Man could then take his automobile

and buy all his food in one place and

He could save that which was good

to eat in the refrigerator and throw

away that which had no further use.

And soon the earth was covered with

plastic bags and aluminum cans and

paper plates and disposable bottles

and there was nowhere to sit down or

walk, and Man shook his head and

cried: "Look at this Godawful mess."

~Art Buchwald, 1970

"The best friend of earth of man is the

tree. When we use the tree respectfully

and economically, we have one of the

greatest resources on the earth." ~ Frank

Lloyd Wright

Come Join Us!!!

February 29, March 7, and March 14 5:30 PM Dinner

6:30-7:15 PM Classes/Activities

Celebrate Green…it’s the new Purple for this

year’s Lenten Season!

Steve Hancock will offer an opportunity for adults to

explore together the biblical/theological framework

inherent in our call to care for our earth.

Children and Youth will have the opportunity to explore

how ―It’s Easy Being Green.‖

Other classes and activities will include: Opportunities

to discover how you can ―get plugged in‖ and use your

gifts at Second Presbyterian; participation in an art

class as a Lenten discipline; conversation and

reflection on the question ―Who Is Jesus?‖

Watch for more information in the up-coming

registration brochure!!

Second Readers Wednesday, February 15, 4:00 p.m., Room #60

Uncle Tom's Cabin, the first American book to sell a million copies, is recognized as one of the books that changed America. It is said that when Abraham Lincoln met Harriet Beecher Stowe, he called her "the little woman who made the great war. "Meet with Second Readers for discussion and reactions to this novel 160 years after its publication. For more information contact Fayrene Johnson at fayrenej@att.net or 663-2733.

In Harm’s Way Zach Bogart, Marti Rouby’s nephew, serving in South Korea Steven Prather, Jason Prather’s brother, deployed to Afghanistan with the Marines. Jay Johnson, Audra Jones’ brother, deployed to Afghanistan (this is his 4th deployment) Matthew Powell, grandson of Dorothy Powell, returned from Afghanistan and now at Fort Bragg, NC Ameer Armoto, grandson of Mary Stelzl, back from Afghanistan, now at Ft. Hood. Jonathan Johnson, grandson of Helen Scott, nephew of Clarke & Cindy Scott Huisman, Keesler AFB, MS Matt Powell, son of Holly Powell – Camp Kenser in Okinawa David Henry, son of Mary Helen & Joe Henry - Hawaii Marlon Stelzl, grandson of Mary Stelzl –now serving in California Oscar Pais – deployed to Iraq 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

February, 2012

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

Servers 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Friday, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24

Our House Cook Team, 3:00 p.m.

Fellowship Ministry delivers and serves 5:30-7:00

Friday, 2/10

Rice Depot Volunteers box and deliver food to senior citizens,

8:30-11:00 a.m. Saturday, 2/25

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: February Nine O’clock worship usher captain: Dora Jane Flesher, dorajflesher@me.com February 8:30 AM worship usher captain: Ryan Holder, ryanholder@yahoo.com February 11:00 AM worship usher captain: Peggy Marshall, peggytmarshall@gmail.com

Our deacons will be happy to hear from you.

This group exists to serve the needs of those who have a loved one living with Alzheimer’s disease or any other type of

dementia. 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.

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A WEATHER REMINDER…Weekday church events are cancelled and the church office is closed if Little Rock Public Schools are cancelled or dismissed, due to weather.

2/12 Covenant Bells and Choir, 3:00-4:30 2/19 Covenant Bells and Choir, 3:00-4:30 2/26 Covenant Bells and Choir, 3:00-4:30 3/4 Covenant Bells and Choir, 3:00-4:30 and Cherub Bells and start-up party, 3:00-4:30 3/11 Covenant Choir/Ringers, 11:00 service only, and no afternoon rehearsals for children’s choir and bells 3/18 No afternoon rehearsals children’s choir and bells 3/25 Covenant and Cherub Bells and Choir, 3:00-4:30 3/30-3/31 Children’s choir lock-in 4/1 Covenant and Cherub Bells and Choir, 3:00-4:30 4/8 No afternoon rehearsals children’s choir and bells 4/22 (TENTATIVE) Cherub and Covenant Ringers, 11:00 service only, COMBINED Choirs afternoon rehearsals, 3:00-4:30 4/29 COMBINED Choirs afternoon rehearsals, 3:00-4:30 5/6 COMBINED Choirs afternoon rehearsals, 3:00-4:30 5/12 Dress Rehearsal for Children’s Choirs musical, 9-11AM 5/13 Musical on Mother’s Day

Children’s Choir Schedule

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 Interim Youth Director Doug Walters Director of Music and Arts Dr. Bevan Keating Associate Director of Music Mary Ibis Nine O’Clock Music Coordinator Mandy Buzzard 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 Sharon Hughes Pam Luther Child Care Coordinator Shea Pickens Sextons Berta Serrano Guy Howze

Sundays: Worship Services 8:30 AM, 9:00 AM (Communion), 11:00 AM Sunday School: 9:50

Newsletter Articles may be emailed to robinderossitte@secondpreslr.org Next deadline: Thursday, February 16 and Thursday, March 1

Bulletin Board

Hospitalized *Dismissed *Perrin Jones, Charles Sooby, Our Sympathy to Sarah Leer on the death of her mother, Barbara. Ruth Haley and her family on the death of her mother-in-law, Ivell Haley. We Rejoice with Jane & Jerry Grismer on the birth of a great granddaughter, Madison. 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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Preschool registration for all Second

Presbyterian Church members who are

not enrolled will be February 15th, 2012 at

8:00am. Open preschool registration will

be March 1st, 2012 at 8:00am.