Dedicated to Jesus Christ, we are committed to making a difference by

caring for one another, growing in our ministries, and reaching beyond ourselves.

May 30, 2012 Issue No. 6 PARSON TO PERSON

Sharing Second Sharing Second Presbyterian Church

SECOND CHANCES

Adult Church School 2

Buckhorn Mission Trip 3

Youth Summer Events 4

Father’s Day Collection 5

Summer Choir 6

2012 Directory 7

Families Picnic 8

June 3: Dan Hans June 10: Karen Hartsfield June 17: Dan Hans June 24: Dan Hans

At its May 20 meeting, the Session voted unanimously to proceed with the Proposed Facility Plan for Second Church. The plan, which has been 3 years in the making, includes renovating the sanctuary chancel area and choir loft, rehabbing the Christian Education wing, and adding a mission commitment component.

The sanctuary renovation visuals, as designed by Second Church members Scott Walz and Stephanie Gilbert, are available on the church website at the bottom of the Home Page under Latest News – New Chancel Design.

The Christian Education wing needs will focus on new windows and improved air conditioning.

The mission component will focus on the needs of children and youth locally and globally. To fulfill this plan the Session has committed to pursue a capital campaign within our congregation with the goal of $1 million. Details of the capital campaign’s timing will be forthcoming. The next action steps will be as follows:

Create a construction oversight committee Contract with a local architect for drawings Contract with a fund raising group to direct the capital campaign Create a capital campaign committee

The Session is excited about this new commitment to the church’s future. They ask you to pray about the Facility Plan’s implementation as we move forward in our service to God today and tomorrow. Blessings,

Dan

SECOND SHARING . . . Summer Church School, 2012 VBS, PMO PAGE 2

Vacation Bible School

June 11-14

1:00-4:00 p.m.

Registration will be ending soon. Sign up ASAP on the website (www.2preslex.org). We are looking for volunteers. If interested, please contact Missy Wallace, Director of Children’s Ministry missyw@2preslex.org).

Enroll your child for our

**Summer Parent’s Day Out** June 5 & 7

July 10 & 12

Pick and choose which days work for you. The

program is for children ages 18 months–3 years. It will run from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. each day. The cost will be $25 per day and your child will need to

bring a lunch. Contact (254-7768) for enrollment information.

Second’s Parent’s Morning Out is currently enrolling for 2012-2013 for children ages 12 months to 3

years. The program is open from 8:30-11:30 on Monday through Wednesday, and 8:30-12:30 on

Thursdays. For more information, please contact the church office (254-7768) or the website www.2preslex.org.

SECOND SHARING . . . Golf Scramble, Mission Trip, Mother’s Day Colletion PAGE 3

Join friends and members of Second Church on July 8-13, led by Mission Committee chairperson, Ray Davis, as we embark upon our first-annual mission trip excursion to the

Buckhorn Children’s Center in Buckhorn, KY. Founded in 1902 with support of numerous Presbyterian congregations, Buckhorn Children’s Center currently provides residential treatment and special education programs for 28 youth from 12-17 years of age. As many of you are aware, Second church has been a long-time mission partner and financial supporter of the Buckhorn Children’s Center ministry, and in our continued efforts to engage in the “hands-on” work of the Church’s call for service and mission. This year’s Buckhorn Mission Trip experience will be open to any and all who wish to serve. Work projects will be varied and will require the gifts and skills of all ability levels. Should you be interested in learning more about this exciting and life-changing opportunity, please contact Ray Davis (272-1389 or phseal@aol.com) or Barrett Milner (254-7768 or barrettm@2preslex.org) for more details and registration information.

GOLF SCRAMBLE RESULTS!

FIRST ANNUAL MISSION TRIP TO BUCKHORN CHILDREN’S CENTER

Given in memory of Given by Lida Evans Alice Hills Louise Ware Wile Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Wilkison Mabel G. Stallard Tony & Nancy Stallard Mardelle Amstutz Stanger Jane Stanger Margaret Bayer Don Bayer Margaret Strnad Martha & Larry Deener & Dorothy & Greg Zoll Martha Wilkinson Harvie & Nellie Wilkinson & family Martha Davis Wilkinson Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Wilkinson Mary Alice Wefel Sue & Gaige Paulsen Mary Andrews Rigsby Jo Hepburn Mildred Cowherd Jean Epperson Mom, Lorene Brough Her children & their families Our mothers Charles & Mary McGaha Our mothers Tom & Genie Whayne Ruby Lee Patrick Bev & Todd Stockwell Sallyanne R. Sawyer Nancy & Tony Stallard Winifred Jennings Kramer Stan, Evelyn, Kirsten & Trey Kramer Lida Evans Walz and Eads Families Mary C. Scherer Sally Scherer Trudie F. Hodges & Jean and Hal Becker Estella W. Becker Loraine Kegley & Bruce and Vicki Wilson Helen Wilson

MOTHER’S DAY COLLECTION FOR MOW

Meals on Wheels would like to acknowledge all gifts received during the recent Mother’s Day collection. The board of MOW would like to thank all donors for their continued support of our program! Gifts received during the 2012 Mother’s Day Collection to date total $1,440. Thank you!!

Given in honor of Given by \ ALL Grandmothers Nancy & Tony Stallard Billie E. Guthrie John & Jo Greene Elaine Paynter Laurel, David, Shelby & Mason Kratt Hendy Seelbach Louis Seelbach Janice Caudill The Caudill Family Marion Webster Barbara Rahenkamp Nancy Kramer Stan, Evelyn, Kirsten & Trey Kramer Nancy Kratt David, Laurel, Shelby & Mason Kratt Our Mothers Anonymous Valerie Caudill The Caudill Family Virginia Hutton Bradley Dixiana Bradley Solomon Shirley Walz Kathie Eads Susan Phipps Mark, Catherine, Richard & Matt Hunt Jean Hunt Mark, Catherine, Richard & Matt Hunt Given in memory of Given by Ann Pennington Bell Sally Bell Malmer & Richard Pennington Bell Barbara Bowdy The Caudill Family Callie Cowden Callie and Fred Keller Frankie Brown Roseleen Brown Gertrude Webb Ruth Webb Kelly Grace Copeland Fred Copeland Helen Paulsen Gaige & Sue Paulsen Ida Barr Goff Evelyn, Stan, Kirsten & Trey Kramer Joan Bayer Don Bayer

The Second Church Golf Scramble was held on May 19 and was a huge success! Thanks to Glenn Railey for his work on coordinating the event.

1st place; Glenn Railey, Creed Williams, Ryan Ludt, Carrie Milner (below) 2nd place; Ray Davis, Jack Haga, Richard Smith, Debbie Parrish 3rd place; Fred Copeland, Tom Lingeman, Don Holbrook Thanks for Central Insurance Agency, Sawyers Restaurant and Kentucky Golf Superstore who provided prizes for our winners. Be sure to look for the next golf scramble date in the fall.

SECOND SHARING . . . Bible Studies and More, SPY (Second Presbyterian Youth) PAGE 4

����Saturday Book Group The Saturday Book Group will continue to meet in the summer at 9:00 a.m., in the Library. Join us as we study An Altar in the World. Contact Sally Scherer (268-9921 or scherer.sl@gmail.com).

����Men’s Breakfast Men’s Breakfast meets each Wednesday (6:30-7:30 a.m.) at Bob Evans on Richmond Road. Join us as we study Lost Christianities by Bart Ehrman. Questions? Call Shawn Caudill (219-1249).

SECOND PRESBYTERIAN YOUTH (SPY) Thanks to all of those who have assisted in making the start of 2012 an incredible year for our Middle and High School youth. We have grown together, shared together, worked hard together, and most importantly, had fun together. Below is our SPY Summer Schedule . Look for details listed on the Weekly SPY Updates.

Sunday , June 3 -Emily’s Going Away/End of Semester Party "SPY Thrilling Thursdays" June 14 - Hike at Natural Bridge and Lunch at Miguel's June 28 - Lunch and Movie July 12 - Lexington Legends (7:00 p.m.) August 9 - Cincinnati Zoo King's Island Trip Tuesday, July 17 SPY Fall Semester Kick-0ff Event (Jacobson Park) Sunday, September 9

Mission Trips June 6-9 - BAM June 17-23 - REACH

A celebration was held at the cookout on May 16 for Joann Atcher , who retired as Director of Nursery. We wish her all the best!!

The youth did a fantastic job on Youth Sunday, May 13! Thanks to all who participated.

On Mother’s Day, Second Presbyterian Church honored the sixteen babies born into the life of our congregation during the past year. What a blessing it was for the congregation to sing a special song to them as the babies were presented.

SECOND SHARING . . . Session and Trustees Excerpts, Father’s Day Collection, BUILD Update PAGE 5

• Training for new elders and deacons was held April 11, 18 and 25

• Discussion of presentation to congregation of chancel redesign plan April 22 and 24 by Stephanie Gilbert, Scott Walz and Bob Elliott. The new plan meets the church's needs, preserves the church's architectural heritage, and will cost less than the previous plan.

• Motion from the Finance Committee to approve sending letters to appropriate age groups within the congregation regarding Permanent Funds (estate planning)-- approved

EXCERPTS FROM APRIL SESSION MEETING

• Bushes and trees on the church grounds are being trimmed or replaced to improve appearance. • The Campbell Room renovation should be complete as soon as a new air conditioning unit, new carpet and furnishings are installed. The new ceiling, lighting, and windows have been installed. • Painting of Fellowship Hall, Forum Room and the kitchen will be completed this summer. • The stone on the front of the sanctuary will be sealed to prevent water seepage from further damaging interior walls.

UPDATES FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The Mission Committee invites you to honor or remember your father by participating in the annual Father’s Day Food Collection for God’s Pantry on Sunday, June 17.

• Place donations of food in a God’s Pantry barrel or basket found by entries to the church. (Items especially needed are canned meats, fruit juices, vegetables, bags of dried beans, rice and pasta.)

• Place monetary donations in the offering plate or send them to the church office. (Make checks to Second Presbyterian, marked for “Father’s Day Food Collection.”)

• Place completed donation forms in the offering plate or send them to the church office.

FATHER’S DAY FOOD COLLECTION

The donation is in ___ honor of ___ memory of: ______________________________________

By: ___________________________________ Please send an acknowledgement to (address): _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________

FATHER’S DAY COLLECTION

BUILD UPDATE

103 members and guests represented Second Presbyterian Church at BUILD's Nehemiah Action Assembly last month. Approximately 1500 people from 16 other congregations were pleased to hear Mayor Gray commit to attending, along with members of his administration, and at least 25 major local employers the Ex-Offender Employment Workshop July 30th here at our church. For this workshop, BUILD will bring in national experts on successful city hiring policies that have been implemented to reduce employment barriers for people with criminal records. The purpose of this workshop is to dispel stigmas and fears in Lexington about ex-offenders and to encourage employers to rethink hiring practices. 20,000 people in our city have a criminal background. Upon their release, if ex-offenders are denied a job within 90 days of release they are 500 times more likely to re-offend. 40% will be incarcerated again within 3 years. We, the taxpayer, will continue paying over 27 million dollars a year for Fayette Co. residents who are back in jail. After all, Jesus would expect us to be fair and just to those citizens that have 'paid their dues to society'. Work continues on the Affordable Housing Trust Fund and the Payday Lending problem. Discover how you can work towards social justice for all in our city by contacting one of us....Bill and Fredda Moody, Bobbie Brown, Jim Drahovzal, Dick and Faith Shore and Judy Ellis.

SECOND SHARING . . . Birthdays, For The Health Of It, Summer Choir PAGE 6

FOR THE HEALTH OF IT JUNE BIRTHDAYS

1 Vicky Graff, Matt Shane 2 Harvie Wilkinson, Maggie Potts, Tom Polites,

Laura Friesen 3 Alex Boyd, Priscilla Hepburn Nancy Stallard,

Isaac Van Meter 5 Norman Jonson, Rex Bailey, Richard Hunt 6 Mark Sanders, John Mason Copeland 7 Jean Becker, Karen Hollins, Ruth Webb-Kelly,

Tres Baesler 8 Catherine Hammond, Sue Paulsen,

Carolyn Jones, Kathy Hall 9 John Phillips 10 Paul O’Brian, Rose Marion Kelly, Wayne Littrell 11 Helen Evans, Ruth Berry, Susan Leemhuis,

Alec Miller 12 Peggy Payne, Ariel Gobert 13 Peggy Blake, Franklin Gray, Bryan Reid 14 Barbara Underwood 15 Linda Gorton, Evelyn Kramer, Caroline Miller 16 Erwin Jones, Edward Kenneally, Lynn Roth 18 Pat O’Brian, Nancy Brown, Elizabeth Deener 19 Edith Uhl, Emily Baker, Denny Penn, Beverly Pugh 20 Erin Barker, Laurel Wilson 21 Malissa Kilgore, Mason Kratt 22 Lucille Keating 23 Catherine Hunt, Katie York 24 Jean Cox, Jeremy Levstik, Emily Hord 25 Phil Maxson, Carolyn Preston, John Morton 26 Stan Adkins, Jackie Roberts, Martin Sullivan,

Daryl Privott, Bart Giles, Michael Garrett 28 Lindsay Harrell, Ricky Chelvarajan 29 Garey White, Susan Blake, Jay Johnson,

Hannah Freibert 30 Bob Terhune, George Mills, Dave Carr, E Barr

JOIN THE SUMMER CHOIR!!

Here is a special opportunity for high school through later decade singers. The Summer Choir will provide anthems for many summ er Sundays and you are invited to join us as we begin on June 3 . We do not have evening rehearsals but we meet to rehearse an anthem each Sunday at 8:00 a.m., before 8:30 worship and at 10:30 prior to 11:00 worship. The anthems are easy to learn! And, we don’t wear robes in the summer. The Summer Choir includes our regular Covenant Choir members but also is created to include new members, and you are welcome to join us occasionally or often.

Please contact me (254-7768) if you have any questions. We would love to have you join us this singing summer.

Gary Anderson, Director of Mus ic

The advantage of knowledge is this: that that wisdom preserves the life of its possessor. Ecc. 7:12

Here is helpful information from Karina Christopher, a registered dietitian at UK Markey Cancer Center . . . It's the perfect time of year for cookouts and picnics. However, research shows that the meat we grill and how we grill it might increase our risk of cancer. Diets high in red meat or processed meat

can greatly increase your risk of colorectal cancer. According to the American Institute for Cancer Research, eating 3.5 ounces of processed meat every day increases colorectal cancer risk by 36%. Not only does your choice of meat matter, the chemicals on the outside of meat during grilling might also increase risk. When we cook meat, poultry, or fish at high temperatures carcinogenic compounds are formed. Also, the smoke that comes up after fat burns gets absorbed by the meat and forms another chemical that can change the cell's DNA and increase risk of cancer.

There are some ways to reduce risk while grilling:

• Add fruits and vegetables to each meal. Grilled veggies pose no threat.

• Cook low and slow. Lower temperatures for a longer time reduce harmful chemical formation.

• Marinate. Using a marinate can decrease the amount of harmful chemicals by 90%!

• Trim the fat. Buying leaner cuts of meat or trimming the fat before you cook the meat will reduce the likelihood of the chemicals developing. Cover your grill with foil and poke holes to keep the fat drippings from landing on burning coals.

Jackie Graves, Parish Nurse

CHURCH CALENDAR

SECOND SHARING . . . Church Calendar, Member News, Second’s Family Album PAGE 7

Sunday, June 3 9:30 a.m. Summer Church School Begins! 12:00 p.m. Sunday Lunch (Fellowship Hall) Tuesday, June 5 9:00 a.m. Parent’s Morning Out Summer Program Wednesday, June 6 6:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast (Bob Evans) 7:30 p.m. Agape Bells (201a) Thursday, June 7 6:30 p.m. Personnel Meeting (202) Saturday, June 9 9:00 a.m. Women’s Saturday Book Group (Library) Sunday, June 10 7:00 p.m. Session Meeting (202) Monday, June 11 1:00 p.m. VBS 4:00 p.m. Adult Education Meeting (204) 5:30 p.m. Finance Committee (204) 6:30 p.m. Worship & Music (202) Tuesday, June 12 1:00 p.m. VBS 7:00 p.m. Mission Committee (205) 7:00 p.m. Trustees (202) Wednesday, June 13 6:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast (Bob Evans) 1:00 p.m. VBS 7:30 p.m. Agape Bells (201a) Thursday, June 14 1:00 p.m. VBS Saturday, June 16 9:00 a.m. Women’s Saturday Book Group (Library) 5:00 p.m. Families Picnic (Abner Farm) Sunday, June 17 (Father’s Day) 12:15 p.m. Deacons Meeting (202) Tuesday, June 19 12:30 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry (201a) Wednesday, June 20 6:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast (Bob Evans) Saturday, June 23 9:00 a.m. Women’s Saturday Book Group (Library) Sunday, June 24 12:00 p.m. Congregation Meeting (Sanctuary) Saturday, June 30 9:00 a.m. Women’s Saturday Book Group (Library)

MEMBER NEWS

SECOND E-SHARING The next issue of Second Sharing will be mailed June 27, 2012 and emailed to those who are signed up to receive Second E-Sharing. The electronic version can be seen on our website at www.2preslex.org .

Sympathy to the family of Lida Evans who died on May 6.

Sympathy to Gale Reece on the death of her mother, Joann Griffin, on May 21.

Congratulations to Amy Hans and Will Minor who were married May 27 in our sanctuary.

The Salvation Army held a luncheon for all volunteers who rang the bell during the Christmas season. For the third year in a row , Second Church received the bell ringer award for most money raised !!

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Save a date to get your picture taken to be

included in our 2012 Directory.2012 Directory.2012 Directory.2012 Directory.

Pictures will be taken by Lifetouch on: August 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 22, 23, 25, 28, & 29August 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 22, 23, 25, 28, & 29August 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 22, 23, 25, 28, & 29August 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 22, 23, 25, 28, & 29

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CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

A Congregational Meeting will be held Sunday, June 24 at 12:00 noon in the Sanctuary to present changes in terms of call for clergy.

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FIRST ANNUAL FAMILIES PICNIC

What: First Annual Families Picnic When: June 16 Time: 5:00 - 9:00 PM

Where: Susan Abner’s Farm 1830 Jacks Creek Pike, Lexington

Activities: Swimming, Fishing, Volleyball, Basketball, and a Bonfire

What to bring: Fishing Gear (*bait will be provided), lawn chair, swim suit. *Please indicate if you are going to fish so that the proper amount of bait can be available.

Food: The church will supply fried chicken (drinks will be provided) Last name letters ending in A-M are to bring a side dish Last name letters ending in N-Z are to bring a dessert

RSVP on the website (www.2preslex.org) or in Sunday’s insert by June 10th