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PASTOR NEWS

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Second Presbyterian Church

January 23, 2019 Issue No. 1

February 3: John Leggett

February 10: John Leggett

February 17: John Leggett

February 24: Sara Benedetti

SECOND INDEX

Second Experience 2 Lenten Lecture Series 2 Mission News 3 Join the Choir 4 Youth Events 4 Preschool Enrollment 5 Member News 6 Online Giving 7 Advent Workshop 8

Thank you for your warm welcome on my first Sunday among you. The cold and snowy morning was no match

for your hospitality, and my family enjoyed every minute of our first Sunday with you.

I am grateful for the call you have extended me to serve as one of your pastors here. It will be a joy to serve

alongside the amazing staff members who have been serving here before my arrival, and you should know that

they have already displayed a faithfulness that excites me. Even more, they have welcomed me warmly and are

helping me to find my way in a new place.

I look forward to getting to know you well in the coming days. I am already aware of your commitment to the

way of Jesus Christ, and I am eager to learn with and from you in our time together.

Transitions are never easy. There are still some things to tie up in Virginia, so it will be a few weeks before my

family will join me here. And I will be back and forth a couple of times in these initial weeks. I just hated to wait

until those things were complete before joining you here! I appreciate your understanding and patience during

these weeks.

For now, I simply want you to know that being called to be your pastor here fills me with joy.

Blessings,

Pastor John

SECOND SHARING . . . Forum, Annual Meeting, Second Experience, Sunday Brunch, Lenten Lectures PAGE 2

ANNUAL MEETING FEBRUARY 3 12:00 NOON

The annual meeting of the Congregation and Corporation will be held in the Sanctuary on Sunday, February 3 following the 11:00 service. Childcare will be available during the meeting.

ANNUAL MEETING

The McGaha Lecture Series Present. . . .The McGaha Lecture Series Present. . . .The McGaha Lecture Series Present. . . .The McGaha Lecture Series Present. . . . Tuesdays in Lent Tuesdays in Lent Tuesdays in Lent Tuesdays in Lent

Led by Rev. Dr. Melissa Bane Seiver

March 19, 26 & April 2, 9 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. (Forum Room)

Join us for this year’s McGaha Lenten Lectures series presented by Rev. Dr. Melissa Bane Sevier. Rev. Dr. Sevier is a

teaching elder in the PC(USA), a frequent speaker and preacher in a variety of settings, a writer of Horizons Bible Study, a

weekly faith blog, and a photographer. The McGaha Lectures honor the legacy of Chuck McGaha of Second Presbyterian Church who was an avid participant in the congregation’s Adult Educational program.

TUESDAY NIGHTS IN LENT

SUNDAY FORUM SCHEDULE

The following Forum classes will meet on Sundays (9:40-10:40 a.m.)

February 3 – TBD

February 10 – Habitat for Humanity Led by Bill Fortune and Jim Drahovzal

February 17 – Hope Center Led Carrie Thayer

February 24 – UK Food Service Led by Scott Smith

Join us for our next

Sunday Fellowship Lunch

When: February 10

Time: 12:00 noon

Place: Fellowship Hall

Suggested donation:$9/adult; $5/children 4-12 (3 and under free) $25 2 Adults (2 or more children 12

and under); $40 - 2 Adults (3 or more teens)

Menu: Lasagna (Regular and Vegetarian), Salad,

Bread, Chocolate Mousse

Sign up by calling the church office (254-7768)

SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP LUNCH

March 19 - The Spirituality of Narrative March 26 God’s story connects with our story. The Spirituality of Community

Includes social activism. How community

can harm and how it can heal.

April 2 - The Spirituality of Travel April 9 - The Spirituality of Thin Places

Whether it’s the next town or another continent. Those spaces where we feel close to God,

even if they are internal spaces.

February Second Experience All-Church Game and

Mission Night

Wednesday, February 13

5:30-7:30 p.m.

On Wednesday, February 13th we will have one of our Backback Buddies Mission and Game Night! Come for dinner beginning at 5:30 p.m. Following dinner, help us prepare backpack food bags for our partner elementary school and then stay to play board games and have fellowship together!

This is a free event, but registration is

necessary. Please call the church (254-7768)

or sign up in Sunday’s insert.

SECOND SHARING . . . Peacemaking Offering, Mission Thanks, Justice Ministry, Earth Care, PAGE 3

• Hope Center 12 Days of Christmas - Second Church

served a delicious dinner of pork loin, new potatoes, green beans, tossed salad, dinner rolls, choice of beverage and ice cream on December 17th during the Hope Center's 12 Days of Christmas celebration to 241 hungry and very happy diners. On December 19th, another group of Second volunteers were out early to provide and serve brunch finger foods and refreshments to the 350 men attending the Hope Center's Christmas party for those participating in one of the many programs at the Hope Center. To all those who donated items or one of these activities or served, thank you!

• Giving Tree - The Giving Tree was richly decorated during the holidays with beautiful handmade hats, paper goods, personal and full size toiletries, hot chocolate mix, new white socks, scarves, gloves and hats, copy paper, notebook paper, ink pens, mailing envelopes...and the list goes on and on! Following Christmas, the tree was stripped early due to the cold weather and the emergency requests from many agencies dealing with an extremely high volume of calls for help. Agencies receiving items placed by you under the Giving Tree were Canaan House, Hope Center, The HopeMobile and ITN of the Bluegrass. If you have an artificial Christmas tree that you no longer need/want, we will be needing one for the Giving Tree next year; due to issues beyond repair, the tree that has been used had to visit the dumpster. Contact the church office (254-7768) if you think you might have one that would fit the bill...tree needs to be at least 6 feet with no lights!

• Christmas Food Baskets - On Sunday, December

16th members of area Presbyterian churches arrived in force at Save a Lot on Southland Drive to pick up food baskets to deliver to the residents of Lakeside Manor and Westminster Village, two Lexington properties owned by Presbyterian Housing Corporation that provide affordable housing for residents who meet qualifications for residency. When they arrived at Save a Lot, their bags were loaded promptly and efficiently and sent off with instructions and listings as well as promises of delicious treats following their drop-off. Youth group members from local Presbyterian churches met the drivers and with much energy and enthusiasm delivered bag after bag up and down stairs to very appreciative individuals. To all those who worked the loading dock, assisted loading, volunteered to drive but were asked to come back next year due to the large number of new individuals who had never had the opportunity to participate in this, driving, delivering or contributing toward the $4445 that was collected for the food baskets at 2nd, thank you...your generosity is amazing!

MISSION THANKS YOU!!

Second member, Dixie Moore, will be working with the Earth Care Ministry in our church having been recently appointed to the Mission Committee. An Earth Care Ministry is to care for creation and work for a just and sustainable world. An Earth Care Ministry is part of the Presbyterian Hunger Program. If you are interested in helping our church do our part, please contact Dixie (dixiemoore1501@gmail.com or 859-227-6165).

EARTH CARE MINISTRY

The Peacemaking Offering enables the church to promote the Peace of Christ by addressing systems of injustice across the world. This offering advocate for peace and justice in cultures of violence, including our own, through collaborative projects of

education and Christian witness. This year’s offering will be held on Sunday, February 17th

PEACEMAKING OFFERING

Second Church welcomed 128 of BUILD's Justice Ministry Network Members (13 from 2nd) at the Research Kick-off December 10th; our largest attendance in BUILD's 14 year history! Just beginning the process of uncovering the various problems we face in our community in regard to Education and Youth, the research committee has met with educators, a family resource center coordinator, director at the Carnegie Center, FCPS police, a school psychologist and former Ed. Chair for KY NAACP along with collecting significant data from other resources. Justice Ministry Network members interested to hear what we've learned thus far do attend our first 'full' research committee meeting January 24th, 6:30 at Shiloh Baptist. If you want to participate in any, please contact Judy Maxson (jke659@gmail.com) or call BUILD's office (367 0152).

Invitation to ALL: Second's Justice Ministry Team meet at Second on Community Justice Conversation, Sunday, March 10th, 7-8:30 PM (Forum Room). Rev. Alonzo Johnson, coordinator for Presbyterian Self-Development of People (SDOP); a Compassion, Peace and Justice Ministry program will present The Intersection of Justice and Poverty. You won't want to miss hearing him! Justice Ministry Network Members reminder: Our annual congregational assembly will be February 24th, Noon (lunch provided)-1:30. You will hear issue work updates on this year's Educ/Youth and ongoing Drug/Opioid Crisis campaign. We will share info from the National Network for Safe Communities visit to Lexington (Jan 29-31). These experts will initiate a detailed problem analysis concerning group related violent crime with our police dept. and other city leaders. We will hear more about God's call to do justice, personal reflections and begin planning for our RALLY April 9th and Nehemiah Action Assembly May 7th. Second members and visitors interested in learning more about 2nd's Justice Ministry and partnership with BUILD (Building a United Interfaith Lex. through Direct Action) are welcomed and encouraged to join us Sunday, February 24th. Thank You! Fredda & Bill Moody, Jim Drahovzal, Judy Maxson and Rev. David.

JUSTICE MINISTRY NEWS

Blankets purchased with the funds from Blankets of Hope were taken to the Hope Center and distributed by the Hopemobile to those living on the streets who for some reason, are unwilling to go into the center for assistance. Many are given out to women with children. Thank you!!

Gifts given In honor of: Gift given by: Rosemary Derbyshire Hendy & Lou Seelbach Kirsten Kramer & Andrew Carey Evelyn & Stan Kramer Trey Kramer Evelyn & Stan Kramer Diana M. Witt John Witt

Gifts given in memory of: Gift given by: Our parents Nellie & Harvie Wilkinson Jim Goff The Kramer family S.T. & Linnea Holland Marie & Mike Garrett Capt. & Mrs. J.P. Lunger Marie & Mike Garrett Donna Robinson Roberts John Witt Donations: Mimi Dildillian Ruth Webb-Kelly

BLANKETS OF HOPE

SECOND SHARING . . . Join the Choir, Chamber Chorale Concert, SPY (Youth Events), Blankets of Hope PAGE 4

CHAMBER CHORALE CONCERT AT SECOND CHURCH!

The Lexington Chamber Chorale will present a concert, Heart and Inspiration, in our sanctuary on Saturday, February 16, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

The concert celebrates Valentine’s Day in many ways, including songs of the heart, songs of inspiration, and from many countries. The featured work is Five Hebrew Love Songs by Eric Whitacre for choir and string quartet. Tickets for the concert will be available the evening of the concert ($22); students ($12). For further information, contact Gary Anderson, music director and conductor (ganderson@transy.edu) or 317-3353. Additional Concerts:

• Saturday, April 27 - 7:30 p.m. New Once, Now Forever

The Covenant Choir is mostly age-neutral and completely gender-neutral. We have singers in high school, college and post-college! Please join us as we prepare music for Lent and Easter. Rehearsals are on Thursday

evenings, beginning at 7:15 p.m., and ending at 8:45. Requirement: youth age or above, any gender, a love for singing and, yes, the ability to read music.

Need more information? Contact Director of Music Gary Anderson (317-3353).

JOIN THE COVENANT CHOIR! SECOND PRESBYTERIAN YOUTH (SPY)

• Sunday School: Sundays, 9:40-10:40 a.m. • Youth Group: Sundays, 5:00-7:00 p.m. • High School Group Discussion: Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Upcoming Events:

• February 10: Sex, Love, and Relationship

• February 13: Families Game & Mission Night • February 15: Lock In (7am-7pm)

• February 24: Bowl-A-Thon

• March 3: Youth Group Olympics

Questions? Email Rev. Sara Benedetti (sarab@2preslex.org).

• February 1-3: HS Spirit Walk

• March 15-17: MS Retreat

• April 12-14: HS Retreat

• April 27: Burnamwood Spring Work Day

Scholarship available if needed through Second Church (254-7768).

Reserve your spot as soon as possible—camp sessions do fill up quickly. Download registration forms at www.burnamwood.net. Remember to send your forms directly to Burnamwood.

SECOND SHARING . . . Preschool Enrollment, February Birthdays PAGE 5

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS

On December 16th the children of Second Presbyterian presented their Christmas pageant, The Last Noel. Led by the Children’s Choir Director, Jessica Bailey, the children brought to life the Christmas Story in this special musical! After the program, Children’s Ministry served pizza and a birthday cake for Jesus in Fellowship Hall for a fun time of fellowship for the children and their families! Thank you to all the parents and grandparents for their support bringing their children to rehearsals and helping them learn music and put together costumes!

1 Betty Lewis, Berry Seelbach, Ross McGoodwin 2 Betty Grace Huffman, Dal Harper, Bev Carr,

Maggie Bennington, Kieran Kerbyshire 3 Tom Brieske, Lisa Shainfeld 4 Rachel Lewis, Jennie Boyd, Sarah Blair, Ginny

Hoyt 5 Norma Hall, Joyce DeAeth 6 Millye McAtee, Roger Parry, Lynn Robbins, Brian

McLaughlin 7 Judy Tarr, Todd Stockwell, Mike Wynn 8 Dave Patton 9 Joan Bush 10 Harriet Ringo, Genie Whayne, John Robert Pike,

Kaiya Bensing, Elisa Clark 11 Sandra Harrison 12 Betty Downing 13 Jim Drahozval, Laura DesCognets, Anna Friesen 14 Shawn Caudill, Kirsten Carey, Miriam Woolfolk 15 Wes Coffman, Mary Ashmun-Wilson, Greg

Isaacs, C.J. Leopold, 16 Bruce Wilson, Robin Reid, Steven Reid 17 Cindy White, Eric Shockley 18 Karen Kidd, Jackson Poynter 19 Selah Okcuoglu, Jennifer Parker, John Spires,

Ike Van Meter, Nate Letton 20 Bob Welson 21 Bob Fox, Tolan Franklin 22 Trey Mesta

ECUMENICAL PRESCHOOL OPEN ENROLLMENT

Ecumenical Preschool is beginning registration for the 2019-2020 school year. We welcome all 3, 4, and 5 year olds. Children must be potty trained and be 3 before October 1. Contact the church office (254-7768) for more information or visit our website (www.2preslex.org).

Second’s Parent’s Morning Out is currently enrolling for 2019-2020 for children ages 12 months to 3 years. The program is open from 9:00-12:00, Monday through Friday. For more information, please contact (254-7768) or visit the website (www.2preslex.org).

SECOND SHARING . . . Member News, For The Health of It, Sanctuary Flowers, Backpack Buddies PAGE 6

FOR THE HEALTH OF IT MEMBER & OTHER NEWS

Congratulations to Joe and Allison Porter on the birth of son William Graves.

Roberta James who passed away on December 10th.

Marshall White who passed away on December 14th.

Jean Cox who passed away on January 14th.

I am deeply grateful for everyone's thoughtfulness and prayers during my recent hospitalization. The concern of this Christian community helped restore me. Blessings, Keith Williams

Be very careful how you live-not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity.

Ephesians 5:15

From the Lexington Fayette County Health Department: The current occurrence of Hepatitis A in Kentucky is considered the worst in the country. In Lexington we are considered in outbreak status. This disease can cause serious illness and even

death. Hep A is a highly contagious liver infection caused by a virus. People are infected after ingesting the virus from very small, undetected amounts of stool from an infected person. Person to person contact and poor hygiene are the culprits. Other sources include illicit drugs, homelessness, and travel to countries where Hepatitis A is common can be to blame but 20% of those infected have no risk factors. Prevention is a 2 dose vaccine, obtainable at most pharmacies without a prescription. Pediatricians have been recommending this for children for years, and now it is the law. Other preventative measures are:

• Wash your hands after using the bathroom, before eating or preparing food.

• Use chlorine bleach (2/3 cup per gallon water) to clean all surfaces. Allow 1 minute contact time, then rinse with water.

• Talk to your health care provider if you have any questions. Prevention is easy and vital!

Jackie Graves, Parish Nurse

Thanks to the Deacons who took their caring partners to a

Christmas lunch at The Cellar on November 28th.

Do you have a special Sunday you would like to honor and/or remember a loved one, or celebrate a special occasion? If so, a flower arrangement in the sanctuary on Sunday mornings is a great way to do this! Visit the “2019 Flower Chart” located in the Gathering Place behind the security desk or call the church office (254-7768).

SANCTUARY FLOWERS FOR SUNDAY

Second Church has a Backpack Buddies partnership with God's Pantry to provide volunteers to pick up shelf stable food products at God's Pantry, pack that in 100 double bagged, double tied Kroger bags and deliver to Cardinal Valley Elementary each week that school is in session. We are currently in need of packers for the weeks of 3/18, 4/29 and 5/6. If you would like additional information, have questions about the program, or would like to sign up for a week, contact Evelyn Kramer (ebkramer55@yahoo.com).

BACKPACK BUDDIES

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

CHURCH CALENDAR Saturday, February 2 9:00 a.m. Saturday Book Group (Campbell Room) Sunday, February 3 12:00 p.m. Annual Meeting (Sanctuary) 5:00 p.m. Youth Group (Youth Room) Wednesday, February 6 6:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast (Bob Evans) 6:00 p.m. High School Discussion (Library) 7:00 p.m. Carillon Handbell Rehearsal (201) Thursday, February 7 7:15 p.m. Covenant Choir Rehearsal (Chapel) Saturday, February 9 9:00 a.m. Saturday Book Group (Campbell Room) Sunday, February 10 12:00 p.m. Fellowship Lunch (Fellowship Hall) 5:00 p.m. Youth Group Monday, February 11 1:00 p.m. Monday Beth Wachs Circle (Forum) 5:30 p.m. Finance Committee (205) 6:30 p.m. Worship and Music (202) 7:00 p.m. Mission Committee (Campbell Room) Tuesday, February 12 7:00 p.m. Trustees (202) Wednesday, February 13 6:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast (Bob Evans) 5:30 p.m. Family Game & Mission Night (Fellowship Hall) 7:00 p.m. Carillon Handbell Rehearsal (201) Thursday, February 14 6:30 p.m. Personnel Meeting (202) 7:30 p.m. Covenant Choir Rehearsal (Chapel) Saturday, February 16 9:00 a.m. Saturday Book Group (Campbell Room) 7:30 p.m. Lexington Chamber Chorale Concert (Sanctuary) Sunday, February 17 12:00 p.m. Deacons Meeting (202) 5:00 p.m. Youth Group (Youth Room) 7:00 p.m Session (202) Tuesday, February 19 1:00 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry (204) Wednesday, February 20 6:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast (Bob Evans) 6:00 p.m. High School Discussion (Library) 7:00 p.m. Carillon Handbell Rehearsal (201) Thursday, February 21 7:15 p.m. Covenant Choir Rehearsal (Chapel) Saturday, February 23 9:00 a.m. Saturday Book Group (Gathering Place) Sunday, February 24 Youth Group Bowl-a-thon (Southland Lanes) Tuesday, February 26 7:00 p.m. Book Group (Campbell Room) Wednesday, February 27 6:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast (Bob Evans) 6:00 p.m. High School Discussion (Library) 7:00 p.m. Carillon Handbell Rehearsal (201)

���� Women’s Saturday Discussion Women's Saturday discussion group meet each Saturday at 9:00 a.m., in the Gathering Place Join us as we study On the Brink of Everything: Grace,

Gravity, and Getting Old by Parker J.

Palmer. 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 Pastrix: the Cranky, Beautiful Faith of a Sinner and Saint by Nadia Bolz-Weber. Questions? Call Shawn Caudill (219-1249).

����Beth Wachs Monday Circle The Monday Beth Wachs Circle will meet Monday, February 11 at 1:00 p.m., in the Forum Room. Join us for dessert and bible study.

����Prayer Shawl Ministry We meet the third Tuesday of the month at 12:30 pm in Room 204 (February 19). 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 meets Monday, January 28 at 7:00 p.m., at the home of Anne Keating (608 Raintree Rd.). Call Anne (269-8142) with questions.

����Second Book Club Second Book Club will meet on Tuesday, February 26 at 7:00 pm in the Campbell Room as they discuss 97 Orchard by Jane Ziegelman. 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 February 27 (March 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.

Second Church is

excited to announce

you can now give

online and by text!

To give on line, click on this link https://

onrealm.org/2preslex/Give

Or text 73256 and type 2preslex as the

message and it will send back a link

similar to the on-line giving page.

Please contact Scarlet Hall (254-7768 or

scarleth@2preslex.org) if you have questions.

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ADVENT WORKSHOP The annual Advent Workshop was held on December 2nd! Thank you to the Children’s Ministry Council and

their families for all their hard work on our craft prep day! A BIG thank you to ALL of our adult and youth volunteers who

led the craft tables and connected with our children and families on the day of the event. Around 100+ children

participated with fellowship and fun had by all! Thank you, again, to each and every one of our volunteers for all

their time and help in making this the amazing event it is! Special thanks to Scott Walz for taking the wonderful pictures.