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Sharing Second Sharing Second Presbyterian Church

January 24, 2018 Issue No. 1

January 28: David Holden

February 4: Tom Groome

February 11: David Holden

February 14: (Ash Wednesday) Tom Groome

February 18: Tom Groome

February 25: Sara Benedetti

SECOND INDEX

Ash Wednesday 2

Annual Meeting 2

February Sunday Brunch 2

Mission News 3

Chamber Concert 4

Dinners for 7/8 5

All-Church Retreat 6

Advent Workshop 8

On February 14 we begin the Lenten journey with the imposition of ashes known as Ash Wednesday. Will Willimon writes, “Lent tells the church that any journey toward life, toward rebirth, toward God makes its way through forlorn regions of darkness, honesty and hopelessness.” Lent is a journey that doesn’t come naturally for many of us. We are generally positive thinking folks, and we tend to feel good about ourselves. Yet this journey that we take toward the cross of Good Friday is proclaimed in the face of death. The ashes we receive on our foreheads on Ash Wednesday remind us that we are finite creatures. We all have a beginning and an end. “From dust you were formed and to dust you shall return,” are the words said as the ashes are imposed. But all too frequently, few people attend Ash Wednesday services. We don’t like to be reminded of our sin, our finiteness, dust and ashes. However, if you do miss the Ash Wednesday service, there are six opportunities during this season to face head on our sinfulness and finiteness. Each week during Lent we are given the opportunity to ask God to forgive us and we are pardoned of that sin. We are assured each and every week that, “In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.” While the season of Lent does not come naturally to us, as we journey closer to the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, it is that joy that we celebrate on Easter Sunday. The hope and joy of that day does come naturally to us. But before we can celebrate the Resurrection, we must journey through the season of Lent.

See you in church and bring a friend,

Tom

SECOND SHARING . . . Ash Wednesday, Wednesday Nights in Lent, Annual Meeting, February Brunch, PAGE 2

Second Experience Ash Wednesday Service February 14

Join us for dinner at 5:30 p.m., ($5) in the Fellowship Hall followed by A Service of Ashes to begin the season of Lent at 6:30 p.m., in the sanctuary, led by Tom Groome.

Childcare provided for children 4 and under. RSVP for dinner or if childcare is needed by calling the church office (254-7768).

Menu: Chicken Salad, Chips, Desserts

(kids menu will also be available)

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES

Sunday Brunch

February 18 (Fellowship Hall)

9:00-11:00 a.m.

Join us for brunch on February 18th for great food and fellowship!

Suggested donation: $8/adult;

$5/children under 11

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

Menu: Eggs, sausage, bacon, grits (plain and cheese), fruit, pastries, orange juice

Kids: Pancakes

FEBRUARY 18 SUNDAY BRUNCH

ANNUAL MEETING FEBRUARY 4 12:00 NOON

The annual meeting of the Congregation and Corporation will be held in the Sanctuary on Sunday, February 4 following the 11:00 service. Childcare will be available during the meeting.

ANNUAL MEETING

The McGaha Lecture Series Presents. . . .The McGaha Lecture Series Presents. . . .The McGaha Lecture Series Presents. . . .The McGaha Lecture Series Presents. . . . Wednesdays in Lent Wednesdays in Lent Wednesdays in Lent Wednesdays in Lent

Led by Rev. Dr. Ron Byars

Beginning February 21 - March 21 (no meeting March 14 due to Second Experience)

7:00 - 8:00 p.m. (Forum Room) Childcare provided for ages 4 and under (RSVP 254-7768)

Since colonial times, so-called “mainline Protestants,” including Presbyterians, had a major role in defining how the general public should perceive the Christian faith. That role now belongs to groups of Christians who understand the faith very differently. One result has been that many Americans have grown suspicious of faith itself. Why? The Lenten series will explore questions like this: Is it possible to have faith in God when so many who claim faith do it aggressively, immodestly, and with apparently little respect for those who do not share it? Or should we hand Jesus Christ over to the fundamentalists?

• What is faith anyway? • How does one “get” it? • Does it make any sense, or is it completely irrational?

Rev. Byars looks forward to seeing folks he knows, and folks he doesn’t know yet!

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.

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS IN LENT

SUNDAY FORUM SCHEDULE

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

February 4 – Latitude Artist Community Led by Director Emily Miller

February 11 – TDB

February 18 – Lou Anna Red Corn, Commonwealth Attorney

February 25 – TBD

SECOND SHARING . . . Justice Ministry News, Mission Thanks, Blankets of Hope PAGE 3

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!!

In honor of Andrew Carey & Kirsten Kramer by Evelyn & Stan Kramer In honor of Trey Kramer by Evelyn & Stan Kramer In honor of Fay & Kirk Kinley, Bill & Carrie

Barr, Marifaith Barr & Micheal Moore, Susann & Gerry Hamilton, Paul Barr, Jake & Diane Barr, Tom Goff,

In honor of all those 2nd Pres members who

contribute behind the scenes, in volunteering

their time, energy or donations to extend a

“hand up” to those served by the Hope Center

In memory of their parents by Nellie & Harvie Wilkinson In memory of Mr. and Mrs. J. Gay Webb by Ruth Webb Kelly In memory of Jim Goff by the Kramer family Donations by: “There but for the grace of God” Anonymous

• Thank you for your generous donations to helping insure that the residents of Westminster Village and Lakeside Manor received Christmas food baskets on Sunday, December 17; a grand total of $4,545.00 was collected by Second. For those involved in making a donation, coordinating volunteers, working the loading dock, delivering the food to Westminster/Lakeside Manor, unloading the food and delivering it to the residents or coordinating and supervising our youth volunteers, thank you for your support!

• Many thanks to the youth and those associated with Second’s youth program who donated McDonald's gift cards for the children's Christmas party at Westminster and all those who participated in adopting an individual or a family from Westminster Village for Christmas!

• Over 245 diners were served a delicious dinner sponsored by Second during the Hope Center's 12 Days of Christmas celebration on December 18. Thank you to all those who shopped, helped serve or donated two liter drinks for the dinner!

• 450 plus men attended the December 20 Hope Center Christmas party for those who are in one of the many programs at the Hope Center; all in attendance were treated to fresh fruit, sweet breads cookies and choice of soft drinks, coffee and hot chocolate.

• The residents of Canaan House send their thanks for the Christmas party held for them on December 13 - chef Ray Davis cooked up a delicious chili dinner for the residents, each of the residents received a Walmart gift card from their Second family and each of the 3 Canaan House locations received an abundance of paper products, personal toiletry items and cleaning supplies for use by the residents.

• The abundance of donations that were placed under and on the Giving Tree have all now been delivered to the Canaan House, Hope Center, Women's Recovery Center, ITN of the Bluegrass and Westminster Village. Thank you for opening your hearts (and wallets!) for these non-profits!

MISSION THANKS

BLANKETS OF HOPE

To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. Proverbs 21:3

Ninety-eight (13 from Second Church) attended BUILD's Research to Action Kickoff held at Second on December 11th. Rev. Tom welcomed all and opened with prayer. Rev. David gave BUILD's vision statement. To date, and many more planned over the next several weeks, six 'Drug' research meetings have been held with directors, researchers, counselors and supervisors from Chrysalis House, SAVI (Substance Abuse and Violence Intervention), Drug Court, Probation and Parole, UK Behavioral Health and Fay. Co. Public Health. The information we've heard about the worsening opioid/heroin crisis throughout our city is overwhelming and distressing. The experts shared many barriers they face in 'trying to get a hold on this problem'. Thanks to Rev. David for serving on the Drug Steering Committee. Any Justice Ministry Network Member interested in participating in any upcoming DRUG and/or GUN/VIOLENCE research meeting is invited to join are welcome to call the BUILD's office (859-367-0152 or email buildlex@gmail.com). You can choose which specific day(s) and time(s) that work for you to serve. Second’s Justice Ministry Team and Rev. David are planning an all church event, Community Justice Conversations, to be held mid-February. Our current focus is: what does the PCUSA 'say' about doing justice and advocacy work? We will announce date and time next week. All Justice Ministry Network Members please note—our annual congregational meeting has been rescheduled to Sunday, March 11th from 12:00 noon-1:30 p.m., (box lunch provided). Your Team is working diligently to revise and revitalize the agenda for this meeting. Your presence and participation are essential to plan for the Rally, April 16th and Nehemiah Action, May 8th. Thank You! Fredda, Bill, Teresa, Jim and Judy

SECOND SHARING . . . Game Night, SPY (Youth Events), Join the Choir, Chamber Concert, Church Camp PAGE 4

CHAMBER CHORALE CONCERT AT SECOND CHURCH! The Lexington Chamber Chorale will present a concert, The Power of Music: Spiritual, in our sanctuary on Saturday, February 24 beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Our ecumenical concert will include Psalm settings from many religious traditions, including Reformed denominations. The featured work is Chichester Psalms, sung in Hebrew, commissioned for an English cathedral, and written by the American composer Leonard Bernstein. 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, April 21, 7:30 p.m.; The Power of Music: Harmony

For further information please contact Gary Anderson, music director and conductor of the Lexington Chamber Chorale (ganderson@transy.edu or 317-3353).

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 7:30 p.m., and ending at 9:00. 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 (254-7768).

JOIN THE COVENANT CHOIR!

2018 Burnamwood Summer Camp

www.burnamwood.net

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

June 6-9 CIT Training (HS) June 12-16 3rd-5th Grade Conference June 18-23 High School Conference June 25-30 Middle School Conference July 5-7 1st-2nd Grade Mini-Camp July 9-14 Night Owl Camp (8th-12th) July 24-28 3rd - 6th Grade MADD Camp

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.

Mark Your Calendar . .

March Second Experience

All-Church Game

and Mission Night

Wednesday, March 14

Look for more information to come!

SECOND PRESBYTERIAN YOUTH (SPY)

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

• February 4: Superbowl Watch Party at Maxwell (6:00-8:30 p.m.)

• February 9-11: Spirit Walk at Burnamwood

• February 17: Game Night

• March 16: LOCK-IN!!

• April 13-15: MS & HS Retreat (Burnamwood)

• April 21: All Church Retreat (Burnamwood)

• May 13: Youth Sunday

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

SECOND SHARING . . . Dinners for 7 & 8, February Birthdays, Children’s Pageant PAGE 5

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS

On December 17th the children of Second Presbyterian presented their Christmas pageant, Through the Eyes of the Friendly Beasts. Led by the Children’s Choir Director, Emma Smith, 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 2 Betty Grace Huffman, Dal Harper, Bev Carr,

Kieran Derbyshire 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,

Martha Chewning, Kaiya Bensing, Elisa Clark 11 Sandra Harrison 12 Betty Downing 13 Jim Drahovzal, Laura des Cognets, Anne

Friesen 14 Miriam Woolfolk, Shawn Caudill, Kirsten Carey 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 20 Bob Weldon 21 Bob Fox, Tolan Franklin 22 Trey Mesta 23 Nancy Schaub, Mac Lambing, Judy Maxson,

Gale Reece, Todd Harrison 25 Shirley Caldwell, Faye Carbary, Bo Phillips 26 Kate Akers, Ella Cox 27 Zachary Derbyshire 28 B.W. Thornton, Ceci Elder, Madi Elder

SECOND SHARING . . . Member News, For The Health of It, New Staff, All-Church Retreat PAGE 6

MEET OUR NEWEST STAFF MEMBERS

Save the Date. . .

All Church Retreat

Saturday, April 21

10:00 am-4:00 pm

Please join us for a day of fun, fellowship, worship, and relaxation at Camp Burnamwood! We lots of great activities planned including games, hiking, arts and crafts, lunch, and much more! You can also just take time to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature! Everyone is welcome! Look for sign ups and more details to come!

FOR THE HEALTH OF IT

• Children’s Choir Director - Jessica Bailey I am currently in my junior year at the University of Kentucky, majoring in Vocal Performance and Choral Music Education with a minor in Theatre. I have a breadth of Choral and Music Education experience, starting a

children's choir at my home parish in Madison, Georgia and directing a number of Musical Theatre summer programs. I am thrilled to begin my journey as your new Children's Choir Director. I hope to provide a fun and safe environment for the kids to explore their spirituality through music, singing your favorite children's Christian songs and introducing the musical components of the service. I look forward to meeting everyone and getting involved in this wonderful church family, and I hope to see many new faces in our children's choir in the upcoming weeks! Welcome, Jessica!

• Communication Coordinator - Chloe Specht Chloe grew up in the foothills of western North Carolina and attended college at Mid-America Christian University where she studied Christian Ministries and English. She is now a student at Asbury Theological Seminary working towards a Master of Divinity. In her spare time, she likes to crochet, watch documentaries, and travel to National Parks. Welcome, Chloe!

• Part-Time Security/Set Up - W.C. Corbin W.C. is a life-long resident of Fayette County. He attended UK with a degree in Business Administration and has wife, Chris, and two daughters, Leah (Andrew) and Carlisle (Brent), and two sons, Lane and Bo. Both of his daughters are expecting his first grandkids this summer. He enjoys providing help to seniors, and providing transportation for those that are not able to drive themselves. He loves dogs and has a French Bulldog (Roosevelt) and an Australian Shepherd (Lola), along with a grand-dog (Olive). He truly enjoys meeting all the people of the congregation. But he always gets asked the same question - What does W.C. stand for? And the answer is William Carlisle.

MEMBER & OTHER NEWS

Congratulations to Eric and Jennifer Reid on the birth of son Henry Michael, on December 6.

Sympathy to John Witt on the death of his friend, Donna Farmer.

Sympathy to Lois Ricketts on the death of her husband, Lee, on December 9.

Sympathy to Russ Coffey on the death of his mother, Peggy.

Sympathy to Becky Edwins on the death of her mother-in-law, Ginger Marshall.

Sympathy to the family of Marilyn Kerr who died on December 27.

Sympathy to Sally Malmer on the death of her husband, Lee Wilbraham on January 4.

Sympathy to the family of Helen Robertson who died on January 18.

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

Healthy sleep habits determine how our days play out, and affect many areas of our health. Scientists who study sleep offer suggestions for how well and when we sleep--called sleep hygiene:

⇒ avoid caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol--all stimulants

⇒ set the mood--quiet, dark , cool

⇒ set a pre-sleep routine to trigger your brain that it is time to rest

⇒ sleep when you are tired. If not asleep after 20 minutes, get up and do something relaxing

⇒ keep a consistent schedule. You can't bank sleep!

⇒ don't eat right before bed. Your body will be busy digesting, not resting

⇒ exercise early rather than before sleep so you are ready to relax.

If not sleeping is a chronic issue, consult with your health care provider. Jackie Graves, Parish Nurse ****************** Note: the 16th annual Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Conference is March 15 at the Clarion Hotel. Registration is due by March 9 at http://fayette.ca.uky.edu/ or call 859-257-5582.

SECOND SHARING . . . Calendar, Bible Studies and More, Inquirers Class, Sanctuary Flowers PAGE 7

CHURCH CALENDAR Sunday, February 4 9:40 a.m. Inquirers Class (Chapel) 6:00 p.m. Youth Group - Superbowl Watch Party (Maxwell St.) Wednesday, February 7 6:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast (Bob Evans) 6:00 pm. High School Bible Discussion (Library) 7:00 p.m. Carillon Handbell Rehearsal (201) Thursday, February 9 6:30 p.m. Personnel (202) 7:30 p.m. Covenant Choir Rehearsal (Chapel) Saturday, February 10 9:00 a.m. Saturday Book Group (Gathering Place) Sunday, February 11 9:40 a.m. Inquirers Class (Chapel) 12:15 p.m. Deacons (202) 5:00 p.m. Youth Group Monday, February 12 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 13 7:00 p.m. Trustees (202) Wednesday, February 14 6:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast (Bob Evans) 5:30 p.m. Second Experience Dinner (FH) 6:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service (Sanctuary) Thursday, February 15 7:30 p.m. Covenant Choir Rehearsal (Chapel) Saturday, February 17 9:00 a.m. Saturday Book Group (Gathering Place) Sunday, February 18 9:00 a.m. Sunday Brunch (Fellowship Hall) 9:40 a.m. Inquirers Class (Chapel) 5:00 p.m. Youth Group 7:00 p.m Session (202 Tuesday, February 20 1:00 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry (204) Wednesday, February 21 6:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast (Bob Evans) 6:00 p.m. High School Bible Discussion (Library) 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Lenten Program (Forum) 7:00 p.m. Carillon Handbell Rehearsal (201) Thursday, February 22 7:30 p.m. Covenant Choir Rehearsal (Chapel) Friday, February 23 6:30 p.m. Lexington Chamber Chorale Rehearsal (Sanctuary) Saturday, February 24 9:00 a.m. Saturday Book Group (Gathering Place) 7:30 p.m. Lexington Chamber Chorale Concert (Sanctuary) Tuesday, February 27 7:00 p.m. Book Group (Campbell Room) Wednesday, February 28 6:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast (Bob Evans) 6:00 p.m. High School Bible Discussion (Library) 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Lenten Program (Forum)

���� 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 discuss various book throughout the year. 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 What The Quran Meant and Why It Matters by Garry Wills.. Questions? Call Shawn Caudill (219-1249).

����Beth Wachs Monday Circle The Monday Beth Wachs Circle will meet Monday, February 12 at 1:00 p.m., in the Forum Room. Join us for dessert and bible study. Women of the Presbyterian Churches invite all ladies to a program on the Book of Hebrews on Saturday, February 24 at Second Church beginning at 10:00 a.m. Guest speaker will be The Rev. Dr. Melissa Bane Sevier, author of the 2018 Horizons Presbyterian Women Bible study! RSVP by February 19 to Karen May (277-8200 or karen@the2mays.net).

����Prayer Shawl Ministry We meet the third Tuesday of the month at 12:30 pm in Room 204 (February 20). 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, February 26 at 7:00 p.m., at the home of Carrol Tarvin (3027 River Run). Call Carroll (333-2206) with questions.

����Second Book Club Second Book Club will meet on Tuesday, February 27 at 7:00 pm in the Campbell Room as they discuss The Zoo Keeper’s Wife by Diane Ackerman. Contact Ed Reeves (309-1929) for more information.

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����Interested In Membership at Second? If so, the Inquirer’s Class for joining, or simply learning more about Second Church, begins Sunday, February 4. We will meet in the chapel (3rd floor) on Sunday mornings from 9:45–10:45 a.m. on Sundays, February 4, 11 and 18. The class will join the church on Sunday morning, February 25, and will be led by Rev. Dr. Tom Groome. Contact the church office to RSVP (254-7768).

BIBLE STUDIES AND MORE

SECOND E-SHARING The next issue of Second Sharing will be mailed on February 28 (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.

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ADVENT WORKSHOP The annual Advent Workshop was held on December 3rd! 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.