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September 28, 2016 Issue No. 9

SECOND CHANCES

Wednesday Programs 2

Chamber Chorale 2

Pumpkin Carving Event 3

Mission News 4

October Sunday Lunch 5

Flu Shots 5

Library News 6

Trunk or Treat 8

October 2 (World Communion Sunday): Dan Hans

October 9: Sara Benedetti

October 16: Dan Hans

October 23 (Stewardship Sunday): David Holden

October 30 (All Saints’ Sunday): Dan Hans

A notoriously honest and outspoken seminary professor once served as the pastor of a small church. He was asked by a visitor to the church to tell the relevant things his church was doing. He replied, “We’re teaching boys and girls and men and women about the love of Jesus.”

“But what are you doing that is relevant to the world?” the critic asked sarcastically.

“We’re teaching boys and girls and men and women about the love of Jesus,” the pastor repeated.

“But what are you doing that is really relevant?”

“Listen,” said the pastor, “if you don’t think teaching boys and girls and men and women about the love of Jesus is the most relevant thing we can be doing, then you ought to get out of here right now!”

We all want to feel that what we do with our time, effort and money is relevant. What could be more relevant than teaching children and adults that there is a way to live this life with a sense of opportunity to love others, responsibility for our actions and attitudes, and accountability before our God.

Educating our congregation to be a community of people who seek to follow Jesus is our greatest mission and challenge. Toward that goal, I ask you to consider doing four things:

1. If you have not already done so, become involved in one of our Sunday School classes (both you and your children if you are a parent).

2. Pray for regularly and encourage personally our staff, elders, teachers and advisors working with our children’s, youth and adult education ministries especially:

a. our new Director of Children’s Ministry Jen Brown, who is off to a great start, and Elder Cathy Rogers; b. Rev. David Holden as he assumes leadership with the adult education ministry and Elder Joanne Olson-Biglieri; c. Rev Sara Benedetti in her leadership with our high school and middle school youth with Elders Mike Garrett and Rachael Gilbert (FYI Sara had 27 youth at a typical Sunday evening youth group meeting.) and

d. Sara’s work with the Youth Adults Ministry along with Elder Martha Renfroe (This group starts a new once-a- month class on Sunday mornings.) 3. Begin to do some personal reading and study to help you learn more about living the Christian life in today’s world. Use our church library as a resource. 4. Participate in our Wednesday evening programs at 7:00 p.m. in October which will focus on “The Creative Spirit”. Blessings, Dan

SECOND SHARING . . . Forum, Adult Wednesday Nights, Chamber Chorale Concerts PAGE 2

SUNDAY FORUM SCHEDULE

The following Forum classes will meet on Sunday in the Forum Room (9:40-10:40 a.m.)

October 2: Fayette County Schools Security Led by Lawrence Weathers

October 9: Kentucky Veterinary Tales Led by Lenn Harrison October 16: Alzheimer’s Association Led by Diane Vance October 23: Kristin Chilton, Lexington Fire Chief October 30: Rethinking of American Politics in a World in Crisis - Led by Herbert Reid

Pastor Dan continues his sermon series titled “On the Road Again”:

October 2: The Road to Damascus: the path to discovery - Acts 8:1-3, 9:1-9, 19-22

October 16: The Road to the Future: the path of becoming - Acts 16:9-40

CHAMBER CHORALE CONCERTS AT SECOND

The Lexington Chamber Chorale w i l l p r e s e n t a c o n c e r t Magnificent Magnificats, in our sanctuary on Saturday, October 15, beginning at 7:30 p.m. There are seven compositions, from the Renaissance to the present day, based on the

beautiful story in Luke when Mary sings her Magnificat, her song of joy in hearing that she will bare a son named Jesus. Tickets for the concert will be available the evening of the concert ($20); students ($10). Season tickets are available at lexingtonchamberchorale.org.

Additional Concerts:

• Sunday, November 27, 5:00: Christmas in the Great Hall

• Saturday, February 18, 7:30: Historic Works Remastered

• Saturday, April 22, 7:30: Embraceable Earth: Love for Our Planet For further information, contact Gary Anderson, Music Director and Conductor (ganderson@transy.edu or 317-3353).

Adult Wednesday

Night Programs

Join us on Wednesday Nights from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the Forum Room as we continue our series on “The Creative Spirit”.

October 5: Favorite Christian Images Throughout

the Years and Around the World led by Laura Gardner

October 12: Poetic Expression (I) led by Bob Maynard

October 19: Poetic Expression (II) led by Bob Maynard

Come and learn while you enjoy coffee and cookies.

SECOND SHARING . . . Pumpkin Carving, Youth (SPY Events), 20’s 7 30’s, Basket Brigade PAGE 3

SECOND PRESBYTERIAN YOUTH (SPY)

We are especially excited to have had the opportunity to welcome so many new folks to the SPY family with the start of this new semester, and we hope to see ALL middle and high school youth at our upcoming events!

• Wednesdays (6:00-7:30 pm) - HS Bible Discussion

• Sunday School (9:40-10:40 am)

• Sunday Youth Group (5:00-7:00 pm) - We begin with dinner provided by parents (cost is $5 per youth), then we have time for some awesome games and a fantastic talk and discussion time led by Sara Benedetti, Rebecca Clay Edwins, or one of our great youth leaders: Randy Master or Scott Walz.

• Friday, October 14-Saturday, October 15 LOCK IN (7:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.) $25 - register by October 10.

• Sunday, October 16 - Boyd’s Orchard (2:30-7:00 p.m.) $10 (includes dinner/admission/transportation)

• Saturday, October 22: Game Night at Gilbert’s House (6:00-9:00 p.m.) All Youth and Friends Invited!

• Wednesday, October 26 - TRUNK or TREAT (6:00-7:30)

• Sunday, October 30 - Youth and Family Pumpkin Carving at 4:00 pm at Jacobson Park (shelter #1). Bring your own pumpkins, carving tools, and newspaper. Families A-L bring dessert, M-Z bring a side. Church will provide Raisin’ Cane’s and drinks.

6-12 Grade Burnamwood Fall Retreat: October 28th-30th Register now to make sure you get a spot for this amazing weekend led by Sara Benedetti. Plan to bring your Halloween Costume! (Register at www.burnamwood.net).

ANNUAL FAMILIES PUMPKIN CARVING EVENT

What: Annual Families Pumpkin Carving When: Sunday, October 30 Time: 4:00 p.m.

Where: Jacobson Park (Shelter #1) Bring your own pumpkins and carving tools

and join us for some great family fun!

Bring a pumpkin and carving tools and join other Second Pres families on Sunday, October 30, at 4:00 p.m. . just in time for trick-or-treaters. Bring plenty of newspaper for your pumpkin’s “insides”. Families A-L bring dessert; M-Z bring a side. Church will provide Raisin’ Cane’s and drinks. For more information, contact Betsy Campbell (betsycampb@aol.com) or Sara Benedetti (sarab@2preslex.org) Please come and join us!

The 20's and 30's of Second Presbyterian is a family, is a group of friends, and is a group of individuals who are currently navigating the ever-changing and often challenging waters of young adulthood.

• Sunday School - “Your Move” podcast with Andy Stanley. Meet the last Sunday of the month at 9:40 a.m. in the Campbell Room to discuss views/opinions/ideas that come from podcast http://yourmove.is/full-episodes/

Contact Martha Renfroe (mdwilk11@gmail.com) or Sara Benedetti (sarab@2preslex.org) for details or if you have questions.

ATTENTIONS 20’S & 30’S

Join others from Second at the God's Pantry Food Bank Basket Brigade on Saturday, November 12th. We are working from 12:45-2:30 assembling the dry ingredients for Thanksgiving meals for thousands of Fayette County families. Register at support.godspantryfoodbank.org/BB2016 or call Amanda (288-5335) with questions. Our team captain is Barb Hagen (227-7163).

BASKET BRIGADE AT GOD’S PANTRY

SECOND SHARING . . . CROP WALK, JUSTICE MINISTERY MISSION UPDATE, BUCKHORN EVENT PAGE 4

2016 CROP HUNGER WALK

JUSTICE MINISTRY NEWS

Below is an update from Boniface Juma, who Second Church supported by our Mission giving. He graduated after 2 years of study with a Master of Arts in Christian Leadership from the African Bible College, Lilongwe Campus. Below is a recent e-mail received from him:

I would like to let you know that am still working with William Murray Secondary school Nkhoma CCAP Educational Department. But I have a testimony to tell that I have been given two subjects to teach at Nkhoma University as a part time Lecturer. I am teaching Freshmen in History of World Religion but also Bioethics. My prayer is that they should take me full time not part time as it is now. I thank Second Church for helping me and praying for me.

I will never forget what Second Church has done for me and my family, may the good Lord bless the congregation until we meet again.

2016 CROP HUNGER WALK UPDATE ON BONIFACE JUMA

Save The Date . . Save The Date . . Save The Date . . Save The Date . . Ladies’ Day Out!Ladies’ Day Out!Ladies’ Day Out!Ladies’ Day Out!

Saturday, November 12Saturday, November 12Saturday, November 12Saturday, November 12

11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. ---- 1:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.1:00 p.m. Lexington Country ClubLexington Country ClubLexington Country ClubLexington Country Club

Proceeds for this event go to Buckhorn Children and Family Services. Buckhorn Children and Family Services provides a safe, healthy environment for some of Kentucky’s most severe cases of abuse and neglect. At Buckhorn, a faith-based agency that began more than 100 years ago, children find the much-needed guidance, care, security and structure that helps them begin healing and transforming their lives.

We are currently accepting donations for the silent auction. Please contact Carol Behr (268-6086 or carolb@kennedys.com) if you have something you are interested in donating. Examples of donations from past years include: UK tickets, vacation condo, art work, wine, crafted furniture, jewelry, N..you get the idea and it is all for the children!

Special thanks to Second Church for your faithfulness and continued support for this mission. Be looking for sign-ups in the Gathering Place in mid-October.

ATTENTION LADIES! The Lord loves righteousness and justice;

the earth if full of his unfailing love. Psalm 33:5

Second’s Justice Ministry Team will share the community concerns voiced at our recent- and ongoing- Listening Process House Meetings at BUILD's (Building a United Interfaith Lex. through Direct Action) Team Assembly on October 3. At this time the two problems, and current issues, most frequently verbalized by 2nd members are: our Senate leadership continues to suppress ALL attempts to end payday lending abuse in KY and the increase in shootings, murders, open buying and selling of drugs that continue to make ALL our neighborhoods unsafe.

At the Community Problems Assembly on October 17 held at Shiloh Baptist, we will hear Ms. Shannon Sell, Bluegrass Hub Administrator for Fay. CO give her report on the current mental health care initiative. She will also share results of the recent mental health needs assessment survey. Police Chief Barnard is expected to attend and report on his Nehemiah Action commitment "for a research meeting with his officers in the police dept. to learn more about the chief's plan for 'My Brother's Keeper'. An update on the payday lending issue will also be presented.

All of Second’s Justice Ministry Network Members will caucus on these issues and any other 'new' problem before the roll call and vote. Your presence and participation is imperative as we continue our work toward a vision of what God intends our city to be; a city of God. Kingdom on earth never occurs by avoiding the problem.

A very warm, sunny afternoon welcomed the most diverse community ever represented at the CROP Hunger Walk Sunday. Approximately 280 Walkers from 22 churches and 3

organizations walked in solidarity to help end hunger. We were delighted to welcome participants from Temple Adath Israel and Masjid Bilal. It was a very good day!

Abundant gratitude to the many Second Church volunteers that assisted with registration, served as crossing guards, managed the T-shirt sales table, collected funds, drove the church van and assisted with setting-up and taking down tables and chairs. Many THANKS! to Second's church family for your generous donations which support the anti-hunger programs of our partners, Church World Service and God's Pantry Food Bank. As we continue our fund raising through Oct., one can still 'Spirit Walk' (crophungerwalk.org/lexingtonky or checks payable to CWS/CROP Hunger Walk and may be placed in Sunday's offering. . . more information next month.

Thank You! Judy Maxson

SECOND SHARING . . . Member News, For The Health Of It, October Sunday Lunch PAGE 5

MEMBER NEWS AND MORE

Sympathy to Janet and Carson Evans and on the death of Janet’s brother.

Sympathy to Elizabeth Post and Randy Hoffmann and family on the death of Elizabeth’s father, Henry Post.

Sympathy to Betsy Campbell on the death of her father.

Sympathy to Miriam Woolfolk on the death of her daughter, Patricia Jones.

With summer coming to a close, if you have not kept up with your pledge and giving to Second Church, this is a good time to catch up as the fall schedule begins. Your giving will

help with the annual post-summer deficit that our church experiences. Thank you for your continued commitment and support to Second Church. Third quarter statements will be mailed at the beginning of October, but you may also call the church office (254-7768) for updated pledge information.

FOR THE HEALTH OF IT

October Sunday Lunch Sunday, October 16

12:00 Noon (Fellowship Hall)

Menu: Meatloaf, Mac & Cheese,

Broccoli, Cole Slaw, Rolls

and Blonde Brownies

All are invited to our October All-Church Sunday Lunch. Suggested Donation: $9/adult; $5/children under 12; $25/ family max. Call the church office (254-7768) to RSVP or sign up in Sunday’s bulletin.

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Get Your Flu Shot Sunday, October 16

Christian Care Communities will be at church from 9:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m., to offer flu shots. Stay for

lunch and get immunized! This is an easy way to stay healthier this winter! The immunization is available to anyone over the age of 18. If you have Medicare or Medicare replacement insurance, bring your card and they will file for you. If you don't have insurance coverage, the cost is $25.00, payable by cash or check.

For wisdom will enter your heart and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul. Proverbs 2:10

From the National Institute on Aging: Until recently, preventing disease received little attention. Things are changing! We now know that it's never too late to stop smoking, improve your diet, or start exercising. Even people with chronic diseases, like diabetes, can prevent further disability and perhaps control the progress of the disease. During your next medical appointment consider asking the following questions:

• Is there any way to prevent a condition the runs in my family?

• Are there ways to keep my condition from getting worse?

• How will changing my habits help me?

• Are there support groups or community services to help me?

Keep the conversation going with your provider. Discuss choices, risks and benefits until you come to agreement on a plan that works for you. You benefit the most from a treatment plan when you understand what is happening and are involved in making decisions. Jackie Graves, Parish Nurse

SECOND SHARING . . . Birthdays, Library News, Hope Center Donations PAGE 6

OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS

1 Andrew Boerkircher, Grant Copeland

3 Cindy Pennington, Becky Eblen

4 Bob Steele, Merrill Reece, Sam Varner

5 Doris Maclin, Priscilla Conyers, Pat Case,

Ann Varner

6 Weesie Douglass, Barb Childres, Stephanie

Gilbert

7 Colette Crown

8 Jackson Gray

9 Melissa Shane

10 Jody Bosomworth, Darlene Steele

11 Georgia Drake, Ray Gillespie, Ed Reeves,

Roland Case

12 Tom Bowers, Sam VanMeter

13 Bill Huffman, Craig Irwin, Shelley Dickson

14 Dolores Cheek, Bill Hoyt, Teresa Polites

15 Lachley Bensing

16 Russ Green, Jason Stone

17 Sandra Varellas, Amy Powell, Debbie Hancock

18 Erin Hamilton

20 Julia Leslie, Susan Carroll, Ellie Phillips

21 Eddie Smith, Victor Chewning, Jane Bennington,

Alix McIntosh, Beatrice Crittenden

22 Julie Swords, Becky Lyon

23 Cindy Pigman

24 Sandra Tiegreen, Lauren Kluemper

25 Dixie Moore

26 Mike Harrell, Mackenzie Stallard

27 Betty Davis

28 Leonard Bowers, Peggy Henderson, Carly

Repass

29 George Gumbert, Robin Bryant

30 Mary Louise Fisher

Due to popular demand following this summer’s study the Library will be adding the “Eclipsing Empire” curriculum to its collection this month!

Eclipsing Empire: Paul, Rome, and the Kingdom of God

Join preeminent New Testament scholars Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan on location in Turkey as they trace the Apostle Paul's footsteps throughout the Roman Empire. This 12-session DVD and web-based study explores fresh insights into Paul's message of the Kingdom of God, its challenge to Roman imperial theology, and the apostle's radical relevance for today. Stop by soon and check it out! ***************************

Note: The Library Committee is in the process of revitalizing the library and for now have suspended the donation of used books. Our thanks to all who have donated many good books in the past. Suggested places to donate to are the Christian Appalachian Project, the International Book Project or other charities.

LIBRARY NEWS

Did you know....the Emergency Shelter at the Hope Center provides over 6,000 nights of shelter each month to men NOT in one of their many programs. That means that a shower with a clean towel and personal toiletries is also provided to each one of the men. If you find yourself changing out towels when freshening up your bathrooms at home or cleaning out a loved one's home, the Hope Center is always in need of towels (new or used but in good condition) and washcloths as well as personal toiletries. These can be placed in the box marked "Hope Center" in the Mission closet located in the Gathering Place.

As the temperatures turn colder, many of us will take the warmth of our homes for granted. The streets of Lexington are filled with those who don’t have that luxuryNthose who can’t get to a shelter or who won’t go to a shelter for one reason or another. With your assistance, Blankets of Hope can give hope and warmth to those who need it. Blankets, new and old, (but clean) are needed! If you have extra blankets, coats, gloves or hats, please consider donating them to Blankets of Hope. In the Mission Closet in the Gathering Room, there is a marked bin for any donations. Thank you!

HOPE CENTER SHELTER NEEDS

SECOND SHARING . . . Calendar, Bible Studies and More PAGE 7

CHURCH CALENDAR Sunday, October 2 5:00 p.m. Youth Group Wednesday, October 5 6:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast (Bob Evans) 10:00 a.m. Second Creations (204) 6:00 p.m. High School Bible Study (Youth Room) 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Program (Forum) Thursday, October 6 6:30 p.m.. Carillon Handbell Rehearsal (204) 7:30 p.m. Covenant Choir Rehearsal (Chapel) Saturday, October 8 9:00 a.m. Women’s Book Group (Gathering Place) Sunday, October 9 12:15 p.m. Deacons Meeting (202) 5:00 p.m. Youth Group (Youth Room) Monday, October 10 1:00 p.m.. Beth Wachs Circle (Forum) 5:30 p.m. Finance Committee (204) 6:30 p.m. Worship & Music (202) Tuesday, October 11 5:30 p.m. Nominating Committee (202) 7:00 p.m.. Trustee (202) Wednesday, October 12 6:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast (Bob Evans) 10:00 a.m. Second Creations (204) 6:00 p.m. High School Bible Study (Youth Room) 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Program (Forum) Thursday, October 13 6:30 p.m.. Carillon Handbell Rehearsal (204) 6:30 p.m. Personnel Committee (202) 7:30 p.m. Covenant Choir Rehearsal (Chapel) Saturday, October 15 9:00 a.m. Saturday Book Group (Gathering Place) 7:30 p.m. Lexington Chamber Chorale (Sanctuary) Sunday, October 16 12:00 p.m. All-Church Sunday Lunch (Fellowship Hall) 5:00 p.m. Youth Group (Youth Room) 7:00 p.m. Session Meeting (202) Tuesday, October 18 12:30 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry (204) Wednesday, October 19 6:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast (Bob Evans) 10:00 a.m. Second Creations (204) 6:00 p.m. High School Bible Study (Youth Room) 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Program (Forum) Thursday, October 20 6:30 p.m.. Carillon Handbell Rehearsal (204) 7:30 p.m. Covenant Choir Rehearsal (Chapel) Saturday, October 22 9:00 a.m. Women’s Book Group (Gathering Place) Sunday, October 23) 5:00 p.m. Youth Group (Youth Room) Wednesday, October 26 6:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast (Bob Evans) 10:00 a.m. Second Creations (204) 6:00 p.m, TRUNK OR TREAT Thursday, October 27 6:30 p.m.. Carillon Handbell Rehearsal (204) 7:30 p.m. Covenant Choir Rehearsal (Chapel) Saturday, October 29 9:00 a.m. Saturday Book Group (Gathering Place)) Sunday, October 30 4:00 p.m. Pumpkin Carving (Jacobson Park)

���� Women’s Saturday Discussion Women's Saturday discussion group meet each Saturday at 9:00 a.m. in the Gathering Place. Please join us as we discuss The Third Jesus by Deepak Chopra. Contact Laura Gardner (269-3283) for details.

Men’s Breakfast Men’s Breakfast meets each Wednesday (6:30-7:30 a.m.) at Bob Evans we study Jesus’ Abba, the God Who Has Not Failed by James Cobb.

����Second Creations “Second Creations” art group meets each Wednesday from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. in room 204. This is a non-instructional group of men and women working on individual arts/craft projects.

����Beth Wachs Monday Circle

Monday Beth Wachs Circle meets on the Second Monday of each month (October 10). We come together at 1:00 p.m. in the Forum Room for refreshments, fellowship and bible study. Please join us and met other ladies of the church. Call Sandra Harrison (273-9375) for any questions!

����Prayer Shawl Ministry We meet the third Tuesday of the month at 12:30 pm in Room 204 (October 18). If you would like a prayer shawl for a congregation member or yourself, contact our Parish Nurse, Jackie Graves (254-7768).

����Candlelight Circle The Candlelight Circle will meet on Monday, October 24 at 7:00 p.m., at the home of Anne Keating. Call Anne (269-8142) for directions and details.

����Second Book Club Second Book Club will meet Tuesday, October 25, at 7:00 pm to study A God in Ruins by Kate Atkinson in the Campbell Room. Contact Ed Reeves (309-1929) for more information.

BIBLE STUDIES AND MORE

SECOND E-SHARING The next issue of Second Sharing will be mailed on October 26 (November Issue) 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.

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TRUNK OR TREAT Wednesday, October 26

6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Invite friends and neighbors and come in costume for some safe and spooky fun!

• Call for Volunteers: We have volunteer opportunities for participating by setting up a trunk, helping with S’mores, clean up, and we need extra hands for other activities as well. Volunteers can sign up in the Gathering Place the entire month of October or contact Julia Leopold (jleopold@twc.com).

• Donations Needed: Plain cupcakes (nut-free) for children to decorate Icing and sprinkles – individual sealed containers are best Decorated cakes, brownies and cookies as prizes for the Cake Walk games