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October 26, 2016 Issue No. 10

SECOND CHANCES

Thanksgiving Dinner 2

Pumpkin Carving 3

Advent Devotionals 3

SERRV Fair 4

Ladies Day Out 5

Dinners for 7 & 8 6

Advent Workshop 8

October 30 (All Saints’ Sunday): Dan Hans

November 6: Dan Hans

November 13: Thanksgivers - Stephanie Gilbert, Megan Huber, Tom Eblen

November 20: Dan Hans

November 27: David Holden

Thanksgiving is a time of sober reflection and joyful affection. In that vein I share the following two items which I hope will evoke from you a “Hmmm: and a “Haaa.”

Roman Catholic mystic, Carlo Carretto, offers the following reflection on our marriage in faith to God:

It is difficult to make a marriage between two persons who are in such different circumstances. He brings you his all, while you can only bring him your nothing. How can one set about reconciling such differences?

How can he be certain that you are not seeking him out of self-interest?

That you are not going to him only because you have found no one else?

That you are not going to him for the pleasure you get out of it?

That would be too easy and too shallow a love. When the Bible says that God is a jealous God, it is speaking truly. But God’s jealously is not like ours. He is jealous because he is afraid that, instead of loving him in his naked being, we love only his creation, his riches, his gifts, the joy he bestows, the peace he brings. (The God Who Comes)

Why do we seek God? Is it only because of what he can give us? Or is it because of who God is and who we are with God or without God? Hmmm.

Now from the sublime to the ridiculous. The Cincinnati Enquirer asked first-third graders how to cook a turkey. Here are some of the responses with appropriate headings. Stuffing - “My Mom and Dad don’t make it. My sister and I cook the turkey. In the dressing room we put apples, oranges, bananas, plums, pears, grapes.” Slow Cook - “Go to the store. Come home, open the package, put it in the oven. Cook 30 days. Take it out. Give it to your cat.” Instant Bird - “Put the turkey in the oven. Bake. It will probable take six minutes or five minutes and 50 degrees for it to bake.” The Logical Approach - “Get up early on the morning. Clean your turkey good. Butter it well. Wrap it in Reynold’s Wrap. Baste about every hour. I would cook it for 100 degrees. Put salt and pepper on it. Yum, yum, yum. Grandma does it the same way.” Compassionate Approach - “First go get the little thing and then put the little guy on the table. And then put him in the oven and wait for the little guy.” Haaa.

I hope your Thanksgiving has its hmmms and its haaas.

Gratefully, Dan

SECOND SHARING . . . Forum, 2017 Stewardship, Chorale Concerts, Thanksgiving Dinner PAGE 2

SUNDAY FORUM SCHEDULE

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

October 30: Rethinking of American Politics in a World in Crisis - Led by Herbert Reid

November 6: High Poverty/Low Preforming Schools

Led by Regina Dawson, UK College of Education

November 13: American’s War in Vietnam: A 50 Year Retrospective led by George Herring, KY Humanities Council November 20: God’s Pantry

Led by Alice Rogers

November 27: “Want to be Happy? Be Grateful!”

Led by David Holden

LEXINGTON CHAMBER CHORALE CONCERTS CHURCH! The Lexington Chamber Chorale will present a concert, Christmas in the Great Hall, in our sanctuary at Second on Sunday, November 27 beginning at 5:00 p.m. The concert includes new arrangements of familiar carols, recently written motets, and a bit

of medieval music. This afternoon concert will be a musical way to welcome the Advent season. The concert is followed by a reception and a Silent Auction. Tickets for the concert will be available the evening of the concert ($20); students ($10). For further information, contact Gary Anderson, music director and conductor (ganderson@transy.edu or 317-3353).

Additional Concerts:

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

• Saturday, April 22, 7:30: Embraceable Earth:

Love for Our Planet

Three of our staff singers, Steven Olson, Emma Smith, and Sarita Gusteley, will present their Senior Voice Recitals in our sanctuary. All three are majoring in music at the University of Kentucky. I am delighted that they have chosen to have their recitals at Second. The recitals are free and open to the public. Please join us.

• Steven Olson, Tuesday, November 29, 7:30 p.m. • Emma Smith, Saturday, January 28, 3:00 p.m. • Sarita Gusteley, Sunday, January 29, 3:00 p.m.

Gary Anderson, Director of Music

2017 Stewardship Campaign

● November 6 - Stewardship Sunday Elders & Trustees available in the Fellowship Hall after each service to answer budget-related questions. .

● November 13 - Pledge Sunday personal/family pledges will be received in worship.

All are invited to attend our Annual Thanksgiving Dinner!

Wednesday, November 16 6:00 p.m. (Fellowship Hall)

Menu: Turkey, Stuffing, Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Corn Pudding, Green Beans, Rolls,

Apple and Pumpkin Pie

$12/single adult; $6/children 5-11 yrs;

$35 family of 4 or more

RSVP by calling the church (254-7768) or sign up in the insert on Sundays.

VOICE RECITALS AT SECOND

SECOND SHARING . . . Pumpkin Carving, Youth (SPY Events), 20’s & 30’s, Advent Devotionals PAGE 3

SECOND PRESBYTERIAN YOUTH (SPY)

All SPY are invited to join us for a time to laugh and be with friends, a time to share and a time to grow together in faith.

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

(no meeting November 16 & 23)

• 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 or one of our great youth leaders: Randy Master or Scott Walz.

• 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.

• Saturday, November 12: Game Night at the Irwin’s House (6:00-9:00 p.m.) All Youth and Friends Invited!

• Wednesday, November 16: Thanksgiving Dinner (6:00 p.m.—Fellowship Hall)

• Sunday, November 27: Movie Night

• Sunday, December 5: Chili Cook-Off (5:30 p.m. or following Advent Workshop)

ANNUAL FAMILIES PUMPKIN CARVING EVENT

What: Annual Families Pumpkin Carving

When: This 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.

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

2016 ADVENT DEVOTIONALS

Advent Begins November 27! How about Waiting for God?

If that feels rushed, accept this invitation to slow down. In this busiest of seasons, Second invites you to make space in each day for quiet reflection guided by the daily reader Waiting for God. In it, author Henri Nouwen "will help you celebrate the days of waiting and hoping for a deeper experience of

God’s presence this Advent. Use his daily insights—

together with a Scripture quote related to his theme and a prayer starter to let you go where your heart takes you—to meet Jesus first in your heart through prayer and then in the events of your daily life.”

You will find free copies of this Advent devotional distributed throughout the church beginning on November 13. An online copy will also be available on our website. Let’s join together in Waiting for God.

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

JUSTICE MINISTRY NEWS

Consider giving Christmas gifts that help others! Second offers various opportunities for such giving in the Gathering Place on Sundays November 20 and December 4. You can buy fair trade gifts from around the world that Mary Robbins and Valerie Caudill have

chosen from the SERRV catalogue.

Contact Mary Robbins (marybrobbins@yahoo.com) if you would be able to help unpack or sell. Equal Exchange coffee, cocoa and candy bars will be back for the holidays, too.

SERRV (ALTERNATIVE GIFTS) FAIR

We want you to know about all the great resources out there, to make it easier to care for the people you love. Four times a year, an expert in an area of aging and caregiving will share real life information and answer your questions. Also meet and learn from other guests who are experiencing the same issues you face. Join us for our next Sunday Session:

• When: Sunday, November 6

• Where: Second Church (Forum Room)

• Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

• Guest Speaker: Scott Wegenast, AARP

Assoc. State Director for Advocacy & Research

Our guest speaker will discuss the upcoming 2017 Kentucky Legislative Session, citizen engagement and will present our federal candidates’ responses on the issue of Social Security.

People of all ages and life stages: living out their golden years; taking care or someone they love; coping with disabilities or difficult health situations or simply smart enough to know it’s never too early to start planning for the future are invited to join us.

I KNOW SUNDAY SESSION AT SECOND

Justice, and only justice, you shall pursue, so that you may live and occupy the land that the Lord your God is giving you. Deuteronomy 16:20

Nearly 400 concerned people of faith and justice attended BUILD's Community Problem Assembly (CPA) on October 17th at Shiloh Baptist. With the recent gun violence deaths, increase in open drug markets, shootings and homicides impacting ALL areas of our city and ALL citizens, we began with a somber moment of silence and prayer. More empowered to stop the violence and reclaim our neighborhoods, BUILD will move forward with engaging additional allies: Mayor Gray, council members and more local business leaders to convince our police chief, at his 3rd Nehemiah Action 'ask' in April, to consult with the experts at the National Network for Safe Communities at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York. Visit NNSC (www.nnscommunities.org). The chief, nor any of his staff, were present at the CPA.

Other ongoing issues: BUILD made a strategic decision to 'pause' the predatory payday lending campaign until after the Nov. elections. The steering committee will meet shortly thereafter to determine their next steps moving forward. Shannon Sell, Bluegrass Hub Adm, was pleased to share many positive outcomes with the mental health initiative. Abiding with her Action commitments: ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) Team is currently serving 65 clients (100 by March), all staff have completed a duel mental health/substance abuse training and valuable results have been culled from the 673 mental health community surveys.

Second will host BUILD's Research Kick-off on Monday, November 28 at 6:30 p.m. All JM network members interested in learning more and/or participating in any aspect of this vital process are encouraged to attend. Since the violence/crime/drug issue was the most urgent problem voiced at BUILD's recent House Meetings, no 'new' problem was added for research this year. The crime steering committee has an urgent need for more members to help engage other stakeholders to make our community safer. The mental health committee needs more help to identify additional solutions to the 2 primary community deficits listed in the surveys. PLEASE remember that you schedule whatever amount of time you are available over the next 4 months of this important work: 2 hours or 20 hours per week? or per month?

Being a Justice Ministry Network Member provides a real opportunity to actually Do Justice! At Secon’s CPA caucus we celebrated commitments from 5 'new' members: Teresa and Tom Polities, Nancy Stallard, Harvie Wilkinson and Shawn Caudill. Thank You for helping 2nd church fulfill God's mandate to Do Justice!

On behalf of all our neighbors for whom we WALKED.....GAVE (Second surpassed our $4500 goal!) and CHANGED their WORLD, extreme gratitude to each 2nd church member and their family and friends for caring and sharing! Once again, a heartfelt 'THANK YOU' to the many 2nd volunteers that eagerly responded 'Yes' to my ask to assist with the many 'pre, day-of, and post' Walk activities. Your participation was essential in creating another successful Greater Lex. CROP Hunger Walk. As we Give Thanks this Thanksgiving, do consider sharing your bountiful blessings to support the anti-hunger programs of CWS (Church World Service) and God's Pantry Food Bank (crophungerwalk.org/lexingtonky).

CROP WALK RESULTS

SECOND SHARING . . . Member News, For The Health Of It, Ladies Day Out, Golf Scramble PAGE 5

MEMBER NEWS AND MORE

Congratulations to Mason and Haley McCauley on the birth of daughter, Emory Louise, born September 29th.

Congratulations to Mackenzie Leachman, school psychologist at The Academy for Leadership at Millcreek Elementary, on receiving the Best Practice Award from the Central Kentucky Educational Cooperation due to her ability to balance a large testing load as she works with high-functioning autistic students.

Congratulations to Doug Boyd, Director of the UK Libraries Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History on receiving the 2016 Roy Rosenzweig Prize for Innovation in Digital History for his project “Goin’ North: Stories from the First Great Migration to Philadelphia.

Sympathy to Una Blaiklock on the death of her husband, John on October 9th.

Sympathy to Bill Leonard on the death of his wife, Eleanor, on October 14th.

Did you know member Mollie Heron has moved to Maine? Her new address is 20 Marion Way, Falmouth, ME 04105.

Oral History Project - Are you interested oral history? The Archives Committee is looking for members who are interested in conducting interviews which will rejuvenate the program first started in 1990. Training for the interviewers will be provided. The interviews will become part of our collection at the Louis B. Nunn Oral History Library at UK. The project will be ongoing with approximately 5 to 7 interviews done each year. For more information, contact Barbara Sanders (523-1119) or Jim Combs (278-4906).

FOR THE HEALTH OF IT

What a great day for our Annual Fall Golf Scramble on October 15! There was a 2-way tie (Team 1) Debbie Parrish, Tom Lingeman, Ray Davis and Glenn Railey (Team 2) Fred Copeland, John Copeland, John Mason Copeland, Jack Haga and Evan Copeland who both shot 13 under par 59's. In third place were Andy Polites, Michael Garrett, Mike Garrett and Marjorie Polites. Also playing were the team of Randy Master, Shelby Roberts, Dale Meenach and Kevin McGuffey and the Chris Reid Family. Thanks to all who came out for great fellowship. Hope to see everyone next year!

SECOND CHURCH FALL GOLF SCRAMBLE

Team 1 Team 2

Ladies’ Day Out will be held Saturday, November 12 from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m at the Lexington 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.

Sign up on Sundays in the Gathering Place or contact Ruth Webb-Kelly (ruth1849@gmail.com).

ATTENTION LADIES!

Above all, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life Proverbs 4:23

I recently received training from the Kentucky Heart Disease Diagnosis and Stroke Prevention Program. This is a task force that promotes blood

pressure awareness for men and women 18 years and older. CARE (Cardiovascular Assessment, Risk-reduction & Education) Collaborative aims to increase educational efforts with all people about healthy blood pressures, positive life style changes with actions to help control any elevated readings. We will be joining this collaborative with blood pressure screenings and educational information on the 2nd Sunday of each month, (beginning November 13). Come to the Parish Nurse office off of the Gathering Place from 10:30-11:00 a.m., (or at a time we agree upon) and let's get started!

Bless your heart, I'll see you there!!

Jackie Graves, Parish Nurse

SECOND SHARING . . . Birthdays, Dinners for 7 or 8 PAGE 6

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS

2 Ace Applegate, Tammy Copeland

3 Elaine Simpson, Shelby Kratt, Jessie Richardson

4 Audrey Pugh

5 Susan Phipps, Jerry Pigman, Paige Bensing,

Davis Williams

6 Laura Kerns

7 Rob Franklin, Aimee Mesta, Perry Hauke, Claire

Deitz

8 Jane Morris, Abby Freibert, Joyce Kermode

9 Bob Rahenkamp, Bob Beck, Mia Spires

10 Barb Hagen, Jim Rogers

11 Michael Hagen

12 Jo Hepburn

13 Lois Lester, Nellie Wilkinson, Amber Deitz

14 Betsy Rogers, Pat Miller

15 John Witt, Nancy Cox

16 Bill Endicott, Jennifer Reid, Josselin Magweth

17 Cynthia Yeiser

18 Jeff Poling

19 Susan Tebbs, Mary Robbins, Janet Pugh, Leslie

Phillips,

20 Peggy Reeves, Rush Yeiser

21 Joanne Olson-Biglieri

23 Martha Copeland, Jane Stanger

24 Mason McCauley, Creed Gray

25 Tim Carbary, Courtney Sawyer

26 Joann Atkisson-Lucietta, Carroll Tarvin, Linda

Crawford, Anne Graham, Elizabeth Pike

27 Fred Copeland

28 Diane McLaughlin

29 Barbara Boyer, Amanda Ross

30 Ann Sisler, John Looff, Becky DeHoag, Tandy

Repass, Robertson Messer

Would you like to meet new friends? Are you looking for fellowship? Participating in Dinners for 7 or 8 is a golden opportunity to renew old friendships and make new ones. Adults of every age are welcome to participate, members and non-

members, singles or in pairs.

HOW/WHERE: 7 or 8 people are assigned for dinner at a designated home. The host/hostess provides the main dish and beverage. Guests are assigned to bring either a salad and bread, a vegetable, or a dessert. The meal may be as informal or formal as the host/hostess chooses. The food may be home-made or from the grocery store. The emphasis is on the fellowship, not the food or décor.

Dinners are scheduled for Saturday evenings (January 21, February 18, March 25 and April 22). The host may choose either Friday, Saturday or Sunday evening of the same weekend if that proves more convenient for members of the group. You can either entertain at your home or co-

host with another member at their home.

SIGN UP NOW BELOW and mail to Second Church, 460 East Main St., Lexington, KY 40507.

If you have any questions, please contact Martha Renfroe (mdwilk11@gmail.com or 859-338-6115).

DINNERS FOR SEVEN OR EIGHT 2017

Name: __________________________________________

Address:________________________________________

__________________________________________________

Email: __________________________________________

__________________________________________________

Phone: _________________________________________

January 21 ________ February 18________ March 25 __________ April 22 _________

I/We need transportation_______

I/We cannot entertain at home, but will co-host_______

I/We cannot commit to dinner assignments at this time, but would like to be on a substitute list._______

If you are not sure of your plans, please sign the substitute list, as we need many subs.

DINNERS FOR 7 OR 8 IN 2017

Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday, November 6

Reminder to turn your clocks back one hour

before you go to bed on Saturday, November 5!

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

CHURCH CALENDAR Sunday, October 30 5:00 p.m. Youth Group Wednesday, November 2 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) Thursday, November 3

6:30 p.m.. Carillon Handbell Rehearsal (204) 7:30 p.m. Covenant Choir Rehearsal (Chapel) Saturday, November 5 9:00 a.m. Women’s Book Group (Gathering Place) Sunday, November 6

2:00 p.m. I KNOW Sunday Session (Forum) 5:00 p.m. Youth Group (Youth Room) Tuesday, November 8

7:00 p.m.. Trustee (202) Wednesday, November 9 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) Thursday, November 10 6:30 p.m.. Carillon Handbell Rehearsal (204) 6:30 p.m. Personnel Committee (202) 7:30 p.m. Covenant Choir Rehearsal (Chapel) Saturday, November 12 9:00 a.m. Saturday Book Group (Gathering Place) Sunday, November 13 12:15 p.m. Deacons Meeting (202) 5:00 p.m. Youth Group (Youth Room) Monday, November 14 1:00 p.m.. Beth Wachs Circle (Forum) 5:30 p.m. Finance Committee (204) 6:30 p.m. Worship & Music (202) 7:00 p.m. Mission Committee (Campbell Room) Tuesday, November 15 12:30 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry (204) Wednesday, November 16 6:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast (Bob Evans) 10:00 a.m. Second Creations (204) 6:00 p.m. All-Church Thanksgiving Dinner (FH) Thursday, November 17 6:30 p.m.. Carillon Handbell Rehearsal (204) 7:30 p.m. Covenant Choir Rehearsal (Chapel) Saturday, November 19 9:00 a.m. Women’s Book Group (Gathering Place) Sunday, November 20

12:15 p.m. Congregational Meeting (Sanctuary) 5:00 p.m. Youth Group (Youth Room) 7:00 p.m. Session Meeting (202) Thursday, November 24 (Thanksgiving) Office Closed

Friday, November 25 (Office Closed) Sunday, November 27 5:00 p.m. Lex. Chamber Chorale Concert 5:00 p.m. Youth Group (Youth Room)

���� 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 Buddhism, a Concise Introduction by Novak and Smith.

����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 (November 8). We come together at 1:00 p.m. in the Forum Room for refreshments, fellowship and bible study. Please join us and meet 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 (November 15). 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, November 28 at 7:00 p.m., at the home of Ginger Moses, 1212 Oak Knoll Rd. Call Ginger (268-4344) for directions and if you have any questions.

����Second Book Club Second Book Club will meet Tuesday, December 6 at 7:00 pm to study All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr 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 November 23 (December 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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ADVENT WORKSHOP

Mark your calendar for this year's Advent Workshop held Sunday

December 4th from 3:00-5:00 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall.

This is a free event where children and families will have the opportunity

to dive into the Advent season by creating Christmas crafts! The youth

will be hosting a chili cook-off fundraiser directly after starting at

5:30 PM. This time honored event would not be possible without the

help of our congregation and we are currently recruiting volunteers to

assist with crafts. If you are available to help out, please contact Jen

Brown (jenb@2preslex.org) for more information.

Sunday, December 4

3:00-5:00 p.m.

Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday, November 6

Reminder to turn your clocks back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday, November 5!