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

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

August 3, 2011 Issue No. 12 PARSON TO PERSON

Sharing Second Sharing Second Presbyterian Church

Reflections that I Shared at the Memorial for Bob Destefano on July 2, 2011 I once heard someone say: Life is good but living is hard. From conversations with Bob and from my knowledge of him, I would say that saying was true for him. For Bob, life was good but living was hard. Like all of us, Bob’s life had its highs and lows. Maybe his ups and downs exceeded our own a bit. Those of us who worked with him were glad that recently his life was rising out of a deep valley. Although he died suddenly and tragically, he seemed to be as happy and peaceful as we have seen him in a long time. I suspect that as he crested that hill out on Winchester Road one week ago last evening, possibly feeding his motorcycle with a little extra gas, he had a big smile on his face, thinking about how good life can be, just before colliding with how hard and unpredictable living can be. Even though Bob is no longer with us in this life, we can continue to experience for ourselves that life is good and living is hard and hope is eternal as is the God from whom life comes and to whom life ultimately returns. Life is good but living is hard. And God is with us through it all. Dan Hans

Summer Mission Trips

If you missed the presentations by the Honduras Medical/Dental Mission Team on Sunday, July 3 or the Youth Workcamp Mission Team on Sunday, July 10, you can view both on our church website www.2preslex.org.

Either select Sermons and then select those dates; or select Mission and by selecting International you can view the Honduras presentation and by selecting Local view the Youth Workcamp presentation.

August 7: Dan Hans August 14: Karen Hartsfield August 21 Dan Hans August 28: Dan Hans

SECOND SHARING . . . Meet Our New Members PAGE 2

The Honduras Medical and Dental Mission Trip took place June 20-25 in San Luis de Santa Barbara in the mountains of north central Honduras. Almost 3000 medical and dental patients were treated and almost 800 school children were given fluoride treatments and dental education. Those from Second Church participating in the trip were Jim and Becky Drahovzal, Bill Maloney, Jeanie Price-Kagan and Dan Hans (Mission Co-Director who made his 14th trip to Honduras.) If you’re interested in joining us in 2012, c o n t a c t D a n H a n s ( 2 5 4 - 7 7 6 8 o r danhans@2preslex.org).

HONDURAS MEDICAL/DENTAL MISSION TRIP

MISSION AND ADVOCACY WORK CAMP This was the seventh year that Second Church has sent a team to West Virginia to work with MAW (Mission and Advocacy Work Camps). A Christian Ministry supported by the Presbyterian Church (USA). Those attending this year were Shirley Caldwell, Anne Atcher, Bruce Wilson, Tambu Chirwa, Larry Jackson and Ray Davis . The residents were a father and two children. We worked on a bathroom and insulated and dry walled their living room. The roof had been repaired the week before by another volunteer group. We left knowing that the House would be warmer, dry when it rained and the family would have the proper bath facilities. If interested in joining us next year, contact Ray Davis (272-1389 or phseal@aol.com).

SECOND BOOK CORNER is a new addition to Second Sharing focusing on our church l ibrary, new acquisitions, book reviews, favorite reading lists of church staff and members, and other new ideas for our church library. Reading has

never been more popular because of Kindles, Nooks, IPads, Oprah Book Club Selections, beach books, or school reading requirements! While I like eBooks, I still love to hold and read a “real book”. Three of our newest church library books are The Omnivore’s Dilemma by Michael Pollan (2006), The Lacuna by Kentucky author Barbara Kingsolver (2009), and In A Time of War: the Proud and Perilous Journey of West Point’s Class of 2002 by Bill Murphy Jr. (2008). Karen Hartsfield, our Associate Pastor of Adult Ministry and Fellowship, recently shared with me a list of many Christian education resources. We are hopeful to acquire new Christian library materials in areas such as being a disciple, raising children, and learning about Spirit and prayer. Keep a lookout for new items in Christian education! I hope to feature each month a “2011 Best Sellers List” by a different Christian publisher. Here is the list of Best Sellers (2011) by InterVarsity Press: (1) The Good and Beautiful Community: Following the Spirit, Extending Grace, Demonstrating Love by James Bryan Smith; (2) The Language of Science and Faith: Straight Answers to Genuine Questions by Karl Giberson and Francis S. Collins; (3) A Place for Truth: Leading Thinkers Explore Life’s Hardest Questions , ed. Dallas Willard; (4) Small Faith – Great God: Biblical Faith for Today’s Christians by NT Wright; and (5) After Shock: Searching for Honest Faith When Your World is Shaken by Kent Annan. Check out the new SECOND BOOK CORNER bulletin boards in the Gathering Place! One board will have a sheet for you to let us know your favorite books for acquisition by our library. I hope you will enjoy this monthly addition and let me know any ideas you have for improving our church library. Please remember we have a two week check out policy. If you have any books overdue, please kindly return them for use by other members. Have a great August reading your favorite book or eBook! By Sarah Orrahood Hall

WELCOME TO SECOND BOOK CORNER

SECOND SHARING . . . SPY, July Birthdays, Finance Update PAGE 3

SECOND PRESBYTERIAN YOUTH (SPY)

Twelve members of Second Presbyterian travel to North Carolina to attend the 2011 Montreat Worship and Music Conference June 26-July 2. Those attending were Gary and Martha Anderson, Glenn and Nancy Brown, Ron and Bobbie Brown, Lenn and Sandra Harrison, Sally Scherer, Kristan Lenning, Nancy Kelley and Donna Phillips . The Montreat 2011 Music and Worship Conference, was attended by over 1,500 people. There were music and worship classes and celebrations for elementary through adult participants. Our members in attendance sang and rang bells and heard presentations on liturgical dance, liturgical art, and liturgical music. One of the many highlights was the 11:00 am worship service where enthusiastic singing, playing and praying occurred every day. Montreat 2012 Music and Worship Conference may be for you!

SECOND CHURCH MISSION SUPPORT TO BELLEWOOD HOME FOR CHILDREN IN LOUISVILLE

Bellewood Presbyterian Home for Children is a nonprofit ministry serving abused, neglected and homeless youth

throughout Kentucky since 1849. We reclaim, educate and empower struggling children and families so they may lead

healthy, independent lives.

‘Grow to Go’ Garden‘Grow to Go’ Garden‘Grow to Go’ Garden‘Grow to Go’ Garden

What makes Bellewood unique from other child and family services is our dedication to connecting youth with supportive adults who can offer friendship, guidance and inspiration. Through the help of devoted, enthusiastic volunteers, a transformation is taking place at Bellewood with youth learning the value behind wholesome food and hard work as they develop vegetable gardens across the campus. We’re calling it the ’Grow to Go’ Garden - with every seed our youth sow, they learn a little more about the earth, about healthy choices and about themselves as they grow to go into the community as educated, well-rooted adults. This summer Bellewood youth will take their project one step further as they go out into the community and sell the first fruits of their labor. From tilling to harvest, Bellewood’s young people are gaining the self-confidence, through this therapeutic outlet, they need in order to grow into independent adults. The experiences our youth get in this garden are immeasurably impactful, and we hope our garden story can inspire you to share your life with us too.

2011 MONTREAT WORSHIP AND MUSIC CONFERENCE

Youth Group Kick-Off

When: Sunday, August 28

Where: Jacobson Park

All Middle and High School Youth Group members

(including all rising 6th graders) and their

families are invited to help kick-off the new

semester of SPY fun and fellowship. More

details will follow.

The summer of 2011 has truly been a very special and busy one for our middle and high school youth here at Second Church, and we are certainly looking forward to our continued and collective commitment to fellowship, community, and mission into the future. God is good…all the time!

Second’s Parent’s Morning Out Program is looking for a Childcare Assistant. The program is open from 8:30 - 11:30 on Monday through Wednesday, and 8:30 - 12:30 on Thursdays from September to May. Please apply by sending a resume to jkehlert@windstream.net or filling out an application available in the church office.

Parent’s Morning Out Now Enrolling!

Second’s Parent’s Morning Out is currently enrolling children ages 12 months to 3 years.

The program is open from 8:30-11:30 on Monday through Wednesday, and 8:30-12:30 on Thursdays from September to May. For more information, please contact the church office (254-7768).

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

SECOND SHARING . . . Arboretum Walk, PMO Summer Program, Bush Collection PAGE 4

THANKS TO VBS VOLUNTEERS! PARENT’S MORNING OUT NOW HIRING!

While the summer months may be spent outside of school, it remains a very busy time for children. From family vacations to sports activities, children stay on the go, often as much as they are during the school year. Here at Second, we look forward to our Vacation Bible School each year Not only does VBS serve as an outreach event, it connects members of our church family together who would otherwise not be involved in children’s ministry.

This year 62 children passed through the doors at Second to attend our “Shake It Up” café. Together, we learned how to be ready for God, celebrate God, and remember what Jesus did forever. The children played games, prepared meals and learned the value of sharing. In just three days our children collected 422 lbs. of food for God’s pantry ! Volunteers took off time from work to share their talents and give of their time. We would like to say a BIG children’s ministry thank you to the fabulous volunteer staff we had running VBS this year:

Registration: Sue Paulsen, Brenda Penn, Lindsay Milward and Kabren Stempa Recreation Leaders: Eliza Waller, Savannah Dickson, and Max Chelvarajan Foodology Leaders: Kristan Lenning and Kathy Blomquist Kitchen a la King Leaders: Sally Malmer, Mary McGaha and Kabren Stempa Art Leaders: Jackie Graves, Lee Wilbraham, and Jennifer Waller Bible Storytelling: Dan Hans, Karen Hartsfield, Barrett Milner, Ronnie DeAth, Lacy Wallace, Madison Wallace, and Rachel Wallace Missions Food Project Coordinator: Susan Abner “Scraps”: Lacy Wallace Chef Basil: Sonny Waller Music Leader: Carolyn Jones AV/Technology: Kevin Wallace Group Leaders: Lynn Roth, Joann Atcher, Stacey Burnett, Mackenzie Leachman, David Elhert, Claire Waller, Katie Bennington, Emily Pike, Michael Garrett, Amber Deitz, John Pike, Sharon Mattmiller, Annie Deitz, Shawn Ray, and Lisa Phelps. Support Staff: Paulette, Bob, Molly, David and Daisy

We look forward to another awesome experience as we begin planning for Vacation Bible School 2012. Stay tuned for details!

1 Gladys Berchtold, Bob Elliott, Buddy Brown, Seth Sauve, Annie Deitz

2 E.H. Sawyer, Chris DeHoag 3 Marilee Varner, Cas Arnold 4 Jo Hodgetts, Martha Deener, Mallory Yessin-Byrne 5 Margaret Chase, Kathy Coyer, Stacey McGoodwin,

Hannah McGoodwin 6 Margaret Wiseman, Karen Wilson, Rack Edwins 7 Anna McConkey, Russ Reynolds, Betsy Strong 8 Jane Justis, Lynn Reynolds 9 Bill Barr 10 Marie Copeland, R.C. Farmer, Rachael Gilbert 11 Margaret Fuller, Norma Greenwell, Alice Thornton,

Nathan Lee 12 Tari Keller 13 Owen Lewis, Betty Roberts, Carrie Barr 14 Wanda Elkins, Jim Hague, Larry Simpson,

John Kidd, Beth Phillips 15 Kristi Lovell 16 Irv Long, Trystan Pendley 17 Suellen Farraris, David Kerns, Reeves McCullough 18 Margaret Johnson, Andrew Henderson, Tom Eblen

SECOND SHARING . . . Bible Studies and More, For The Health Of It, Second Senior Trip PAGE 5

FOR THE HEALTH OF IT

���� Women’s Saturday Discussion Women's Saturday discussion group meets each Saturday at 9:00 a.m. in the church library. Join us as we read and discuss Lying Awake by Mark Salzman. Contact Joanne Olson-Biglieri (268-4323) for details.

����Men’s Breakfast Men’s Breakfast meets each Wednesday (6:30-7:30 a.m.) at Bob Evans on Richmond Road. Join us as we study Faith of Our Fathers by Dr. Alf J. Mapp, Jr. Questions? Call Shawn Caudill (219-1249).

����Prayer Shawl Ministry The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets the third Tuesday of the month at 12:30 p.m., in room 201a. Join us at our next meeting on August 16 Call Bobbie Brown with questions (272-1985).

����Emerging Church - DVD Set To check out the set of DVD’s the adults watched during June and July on Sundays, contact Karen Hartsfield (karenH@2preslex.org or 254-7768) or Dick Shore (268-1323). This DVD set is from a conference in March 2009 at the Action and Contemplation Center. It includes 5 major presentations of about an hour each; one panel discussion of about 30 minutes; a “town hall meeting” of about an hour and 20 ; and a closing worship of about 17 minutes.

For more information about the work of that center or the movement for renewal being referred to as “emerging” or “emergence”, go to http://www.cacradicalgrace.org. For a list of books by the presenters and a few others on this genera l subjec t, contac t J im Drahovzal (drahovzal@insightbb.com).

HOW HAS SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MADE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR LIFE?

(A cross section of our members has been asked to reply to this question. Throughout the summer and fall, culminating with our late fall stewardship campaign, personal responses to this question will appear in Second Sharing.)

We waited until Second Church chose a pastor to join the church in 2008. It was not because of the pastor’s charisma, but the environment that he would bring to the church’s direction and vision. The environment of Second Presbyterian is the biggest impact the church has made in my life. The environment of Second Church has enabled my faith to evolve and allowed it to unfold in my life. The reason environment is important is that it makes room for searching and reflecting on my vision of God which stimulates growth in service, worship, and fellowship which keeps my faith relevant to the world in which I live. Glenn Raile y (Note : Glenn has been a key player in coordinating our current Habitat for Humanity build project.)

GO WEST, YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN

October 13-16

The final deadline, September 1 , for registration is fast approaching. If you want to go, please send your deposit of $75 in to Mollie as soon as possible. We have an

incredible group of people going and there is a guarantee of lots and lots of fun to be had. If you need more information, call the office or Hendy Seelbach (276-3358) for an itinerary and registration form. For those who have already signed up, final payment is due September 20.

SECOND SENIORS TRIP 2011

Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you. Proverbs 1:11

It's hard to believe, but we are looking at the start of another school year just around the corner! For many children that means back into sports and sports practices. While the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that every child participate in sports or

recreational activities, precautions need to be taken to prevent sports injuries. Brain injury is of utmost concern, with the most common injury being sprains, muscle strains, bone or growth plate injuries, repetitive motion injuries, and heat-related illness. Each year, more than 3.5 million children ages 14 and under receive medical treatment for sports injury. Most organized sports issues arise during practice rather than during games, and a national survey shows that 33% of parents don't take the same precautions during practice as they would for a game. What can be done? Recommendations include :

►Always insist that children have access to and CONSISTENTLY use appropriate gear and protection equipment. ►Organized sports through schools, clubs, and recreation areas should monitor and instruct on injury prevention. ►Be sure coaches are First Aid and CPR trained, and that there is a plan for responding to emergencies. Coaches should know the proper use of equipment and enforce rules on equipment use. ►Sports programs that are staffed with Certified Athletic Trainers are ideal because they are trained to prevent or provide immediate care for athletic injuries. ►Be a strong respecter of the heat! Heat advisories are serious business and a child can become seriously dehydrated very quickly. Water before, during, and after an activity is vital.

Participating in regular physical activity is wonderful for our health, and making it safe keeps it fun. For more information go to ukhealthcare.uky.edu/safekids. Jackie Graves, Parish Nurse

SECOND SHARING . . 2011 VBS PAGE 6

The Fayette County schools will begin on August 11 . . .would you remember the children of Westminster Village when you are in stores that are promoting back to school supplies? If you can assist with any donations, place donation in the blue bins marked “Westminster Village” located in the Gathering Place.

School Supplies Erasable 16 ct crayons Expo markers Scissors (Fiskar small/junior) Highlighters Pencils Plastic Pencil Boxes Notebook paper Erasable colored pencils Ink pens (red/blue/black) 2, 3, 4, & 5” 3-ring binders Dividers for 3-ring binders Plastic Folders with and without rings Black Marble Composition Books

Backpacks Full Size Hand Sanitizers Paper Towels Kleenex Personal Items Toothpaste Toothbrushes Bar Soap Shampoo White wash cloths

BACK TO SCHOOL SHOPPING FOR WESTMINSTER VILLAGE AND BACKPACK BUDDIES

Backpack Buddies

Second is once again partnering with God's Pantry to be Backpack Buddies and this year we have been assigned to Cardinal Valley Elementary School. The school is located at 218 Mandalay Road,

off Versailles Road. We will be working with the Family Resource Center's director, Carmen Cotto. Volunteers are needed to pick up the nonperishable food items at God's Pantry, separate and pack the food items into 50 Kroger plastic bags and deliver the bags on Thursday to Ms. Cotto between the hours of 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m. Items may be picked up at God's Pantry Monday through Friday, packed at your convenience but must be delivered to the school on Thursday; Ms. Cotto operates her office out of a temporary trailer so she does not have much storage area for the bags to be dropped off earlier in the week. Deliveries to the school will begin on September 2. You may pack as a family, with a friend, by yourself or with a group that you are a member of! If you are interested in signing up to pack for this program, please contact Evelyn Kramer (873-4700 or ebkramer55@yahoo.com).

HOPE CENTER In addition to the many programs that are offered at the Men's Hope Center, another way that the center helps to rebuild lives of those who are homeless is by providing free clothing. The center is in dire need of men's new white socks and underwear and shower flip flops; shirts, slacks, shorts and tee-shirts a re also needed. Please place any donations in the blue bin marked HOPE CENTER found in the closet of the Gathering Place. Note: Please do not give money on Sunday to anyone who comes in the sanctuary off the street. Direct them to one of the following pastors, Dan Hans, Karen Hartsfield or Barrett Milner. Thank you!

HELP FOR A RECENT ARRIVAL FROM BOSNIA The 32-year-old godson of Second Presbyterian Church member Stojanka Simic has just come to Lexington to live. He is staying with Stojanka who, along with her family, was resettled in Lexington by Second Church during the Bosnian War in the early 1990s. Her godson has a Bachelors degree in music and teaches piano and is available for piano lessons. He is in need of an old yet useable car. If you have a car you would consider giving to this young man so that he can get around to provide piano lessons, please call the church office (254-7768). (Since the car will be given to an individual, the donation would not qualify as an IRS tax deduction but it might count for “brownie points” in heaven.)

Dave and Polly Johnson are friends of Second Church members Jim and Becky Drahovzal and very experienced travelers with the Israel/Palestine Mission Network for PCUSA. They are leading a trip to Israel/Palestine to experience the Orthodox Church celebration of Christmas, visit with Israeli and Palestinian peace groups

and spend time in Nazareth, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Hebron and on the Mediterranean, January 2-10, 2012. The cost of the trip from Louisville, KY will be approximately $2500, which includes lodging, 2 meals a day, entrance fees and gratuities, flying from Newark to Tel Aviv. If you would like more information about the trip, please contact them below: Dave and Polly Johnson 3111 Hendon Rd. Louisville, KY 40220 502-473-8435 phj5@insightbb.com

INTERESTED IN A TRIP TO ISRAEL/PALESTINE?

CHURCH CALENDAR

SECOND SHARING . . . Church Calendar, Member News, All-Church Blood Drive, Worship + 2 PAGE 7

Saturday, August 6 9:00 a.m. Women’s Saturday Book Group (Library) Monday, August 8 1:00 p.m. Staff Meeting (202) 5:30 p.m. Finance Committee (204) 6:30 p.m. Worship and Music (202) Tuesday, August 9 6:00 p.m. Risk Management Meeting (205) 6:00 p.m. Landscaping Committee (Library) 7:00 p.m. Mission Committee (Forum) 7:00 p.m. Trustees (202) Wednesday, August 10 6:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast (Bob Evans) Saturday, August 13 9:00 a.m. Women’s Saturday Book Group (Library) Sunday, August 14 12:15 p.m. Godly Play Training (Forum) Monday, August 15 1:00 p.m. Staff Meeting (202) 7:00 p.m. Archives (Gathering Place) Tuesday, August 16 12:30 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry (201a) Wednesday, August 17 6:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast (Bob Evans) Saturday, August 20 1:00 p.m. Youth Events: Tunes on Tuesdays Sunday, August 21 (WORSHIP + 2 FAIR) 9:50 a.m. Children’s Sunday School Orientation 12:15 p.m. Deacons Meeting (202) 7:00 p.m. Session Meeting (202)

The next Second Sharing will be mailed on August 17 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 .

MEMBER NEWS Sympathy to Todd and Beverly Stockwell on the death of Beverly’s mother, Ruby Patrick , on July 5.

Sympathy to the family of Tom Brough who died on July 6.

Sympathy to Candy Boldre y on the death of her brother.

Congratulations to Caroline Caudill and Ben Scott who were married in our sanctuary on July 9.

Congratulations to Kelsey McKee and Greg Ladd who were married in our sanctuary on July 16.

All are invited to attend the celebration of Margaret Fuller’s 100th birthday at Richmond Place (Community Room) on August 13 from 2:00-4:00 p.m . Thanks to all who prayed, called and sent cards to me during my illness and death of my father. Nellie Little Thanks to everyone for your thoughts, prayers and cards following my heart attack. The prayers brought me through and the cards helped to lift my spirits. Kudos to the July usher crew for stepping up and doing an excellent job. Thank you again for all the concern and support. Robert Blake Please accept my heartfelt thanks for the great kindness and incredible warmth you have shown to me and my family. Your comments and support meant more to me than I could possibly tell you, and the wonderful cards I received from so many of you have been such a comfort. I know the whole staff worked to ensure that everyone was welcome and that everything went exactly as planned. I so appreciate your helping me to celebrate Bob's life, I know he would have been touched by all of your tributes. Janie Welker (Bob Destefano’s widow)

We now have an on-line photo album of former pastors of Second. It contains portraits of pastors who were called by our congregation, going all the way back to our very first pastor, James McChord in 1815? The digital images were provided by Scott Walz and Dwight Carpenter . This album can be found on Second's Facebook Page and you don't need a Facebook account to view these portraits or the other photo albums. The web link for our Facebook page can be found at the bottom right of Second's web site home page (www.2preslex.org). Once you are on our Facebook page, click on the Pastors album. On a related note, Jim Combs ' brief history of Second is available at http://www.2preslex.org/about/our-history/.

Member Stan Adkins won 1 Gold and 2 Bronze Medals and 2 Ribbons at the National Senior Games in Houston, Texas in June? Pictured is S t a n w i t h h i s t w o grandchildren. Way go to!

E-SHARING AND WEBSITE

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21

Worship + 2 Fair More information to come in the

next issue of Second Sharing.

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CHURCH STAFF Gary Anderson Director of Music Martha Anderson Organist JoAnn Atcher Nursery Coordinator Daisy Brown Meals on Wheels Cook Charles Crutcher Night Watchman Paulette Domingo Secretary Kristy Ehlert Director of Outreach Jackie Graves Parish Nurse Dan Hans Pastor/Head of Staff Karen Hartsfield Associate Pastor of Adult Ministry & Fellowship

Frances McDowell Meals on Wheels Cook Barrett Milner Associate Pastor-Youth Ministry & Mission David Mock Custodian Donna Phillips Kids for the Kingdom/Handbell Director Shawn Ray Secretary Mollie Sawyer Director, Finance and Operations Missy Wallace Director of Children’s Ministries Emily Warren Youth Ministry Intern Rick Zudonyi Custodian

Studying the Whole Bible for the First Time (or Maybe the Second Time)

Starting August 28 on Sunday mornings from 9:45–10:45 a.m., in the Best Friends room (next to the Gathering Place). Dan Hans will teach a class called Studying the Whole Bible for the First Time (or Maybe the Second Time). The class is designed to help people who have never studied the Bible to get a sense of what the whole Bible’s story is all about. Also a focus will be placed on how to interpret different parts of the Bible that seem confusing. There will be homework – reading some chapters in the Bible each week. Like so many important things in life, with this class: You will only get out of it what you put into it. That is why there will be a little homework in preparation for each class. Below is the class schedule for the first two months to give an idea of what will be covered in the class.

Topic Homework for the next class Aug 28 What the Bible Is and Is Not Review Bible’s Table of Contents Sept 4 How to Interpret the Bible Genesis 1-3 11 Genesis 1-3 Genesis 4-11 18 Genesis 4-11 Genesis 12 – 50 25 NO CLASS – Pace Warren Sunday Oct 2 Genesis 12 -50 Exodus 1-25, 32-34,40 9 Exodus Leviticus 1-4,11-13,16-17,25 16 Leviticus Numbers 1-6, 9-14, 20-22, 25-27, 31-36

Source Theory of the Bible 23 Numbers Deuteronomy 1-9, 17-18, 28-31, 34 Science and Scripture 30 Review Class

I/we would like to attend the class Studying the Whole Bible for the First Time (or Maybe the Second Time)

Name(s): ______________________________________________________________________________

Place in the Offering Plate on Sunday or mail to the church.