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SECOND Press a Publication of Second Presbyterian Church in Little Rock, Arkansas February 8, 2012 SECOND Press A Publication of Second Presbyterian Church In Little Rock, Arkansas Becoming Part of the Promise: Every child – a happy, healthy, productive journey from cradle to career Upon recommendation of our Social Justice Advocacy Committee, the Session of Second Presbyterian Church has committed to become part of the Central Little Rock Promise Neighborhood. The Central Little Rock Promise Neighborhood (CLRPN) is inspired by the success of the Harlem Children’s Zone, a 20-year, community-based organization committed to doing ―whatever it takes‖ to make sure children in nearly 100 blocks of Harlem have the support system they need to be successful. The CLRPN is a network of partnerships that includes families, community members, organizations, and agencies who are dedicated to providing cradle to career programs and services to meet the needs of children and families in Central Little Rock. The goal of the CLRPN is to provide every child with the opportunity to have a healthy, happy, productive life, and that neighborhoods will be safe, thriving environments, providing a high quality of life for all residents. Some of the major partners involved with the CLRPN are UALR, Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Central Arkansas Library System, City of Little Rock, Little Rock School District, and UAMS. Joyce Elliott is the Executive Director. Second Presbyterian Church will be involved with the CLRPN in at least two significant ways. One is financial. Out of the Outreach Budget, the Session approved a gift of $30,000. Prior to the release of any funds, the Social Justice Advocacy Committee and CLRPN will reach an agreement on how the funds will be utilized. The other involvement is hands-on. The committee will work with the CLRPN to find ways in which our church members can be involved as Promise Neighborhood volunteers. To learn more about CLRPN and see the geographical boundaries, visit www.littlerockpromise.org. Many of the residents in the Promise Neighborhood’s geographical area are among the most marginalized persons in Greater Little Rock, including many children who are being left behind in regard to education and health, and who face dim futures. Based on evaluation of the leadership, organizational partners, and goals of the CLRPN, our Social Justice Advocacy Committee has concluded that this new vision for Central Little Rock is an excellent opportunity for our church to pursue its social justice initiative. The members of the Social Justice Advocacy Committee are Don Hollingsworth, Chair, Jackson Farrow, Susan Goldner, Adam Rule, Ruth Shepherd, Sharon Otwell, Charles Allen, and Steve Hancock. Sunday February 12th Sunday February 19th Sixth Sunday After Epiphany Transfiguration of the Lord Scripture: Mark 1:40-45 Scripture: Mark 9:2-9 The Unclean Christ Take That Mountain With You Steve Hancock Camille LeBron Powell Hymns: Hymns: Sing Praise to God, Who Reigns Above How Great Thou Art Great God, Your Love Has Called Us Here Swiftly Pass the Clouds of Glory O For a World Called As Partners in Christ’s Service A Note of Appreciation from Charlie Bausch It is impossible to express how grateful I am to have worked at Second Presbyterian since October 1987. The wonderful retirement celebration was beyond belief. The decorations, dinner, crossword puzzle, list of things to do (some day), planning committee, volunteers and presenters made January 29, 2012 a day I will never forget. Topping it all is the extremely generous gift made possible by a loving, caring congregation. Thank you for allowing me to work for and with you. Sincerely, Charlie Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper All church members are invited to attend our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper in the Great Hall on Tuesday evening, February 21. This is a come and go meal from 5:30 until 7:00 p.m. with a Mardi Gras theme. The Fellowship Ministry will be flipping pancakes for a pancake bar - all the pancakes will be plain, and you will be able to decorate yours with all sorts of delicious toppings. Coffee, juice, and bacon will also be provided. Cost: $4/person with a $15/maximum per family. Here is a little history about Shrovetide, Shrove Tuesday and pancakes. The last three days before the beginning of Lent is known as Shrovetide. The old names for these days were: • Quinquagesima Sunday - Shrove Sunday. The fiftieth day before Easter • Collop Monday - Shrove Monday. Named after the traditional dish of the day: collops of bacon served with eggs. In addition to providing little meat, the collops were also the source of the fat for the following day's pancakes. • Pancake Day - Shrove Tuesday. The day on which all fats and cream had to be used up. Shrovetide was celebrated with games, sports, dancing and other revelries. There were feasts to use up the food that could not be eaten during the Lenten fast. Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day) is the last day before the period which Christians call Lent. This day is one of the moveable feasts in the church calendar and is directly related to the date on which Easter falls. Shrove Tuesday always falls 47 days before Easter Sunday, so the date varies from year to year and falls between February 3 and March 9. Where does the word Shrove come from? The name Shrove comes from the old word "shrive" which means to confess. On Shrove Tuesday, in the Middle Ages, people used to confess their sins so that they were forgiven before the season of Lent began. Shrove Tuesday is a day of celebration as well as penitence, because it's the last day before Lent. Lent historically is a time of abstinence, of giving things up. So Shrove Tuesday is the last chance to indulge, and to use up the foods that aren't allowed in Lent. Pancakes are eaten on this day because they contain fat, butter and eggs which were forbidden during Lent. A congregational meeting has been called for February 19th following each of the worship services for the purpose of electing Elders and Deacons for the class of 2015 and approving changes in the Terms of Call for the pastors. Ash Wednesday Service Wednesday, February 22, 6:30 PM in the Sanctuary. This is a service of scripture, proclamation, prayer, hymns and the imposition of ashes. 2 Valentine’s Party at Parkway Village Presbyterian residents at Parkway Village gathered for a Valentine’s Party on Sunday afternoon, February 5. Residents provided treats for the event under the direction of Virginia Henker. Table decorations were made by preschool children from our church. Everyone enjoyed the beautiful singing provided by choir members Jennifer Boccarossa and Jessica Williams, both of whom were accompanied by Leann Hatley. Part of the afternoon’s activity included making Valentine baskets that were delivered to Parkway residents unable to attend fellowship events due to illness or age related infirmities. Second Presbyterian youth made cards and goodie bags for the baskets and confirmation mentor Debbie Bass collected other items for the baskets. Confirmand Sarah Ann Fike and her mentor, Mimi Gavigan, helped the group in putting the baskets together. How wonderful to have so many different groups in the church contributing to the fun, fellowship and care of our folks at Parkway Village! Thanks to all! 3 Young Adult Bowling Night - Friday, February 24 at 6:00 PM – Save the date! Young Adults, friends, and family are invited to a fun night of bowling at Millennium Bowl in Maumelle. Please let us know if you plan to join us by calling the church office or emailing Camille at [email protected] by Wednesday, February 22nd. For more information about cost and location please visit www.millenniumbowl.net Welcome Our Newest Members! Chris McDaniel, joined by transfer from Westover Hills Presbyterian Church, where he served as a youth advisor. He is a teacher at The Anthony School and enjoys reading and collecting old books, watching sports and listening to music. Hye & Sung Kim, joined by transfer from First Presbyterian Church, Ithaca, NY, where Sung was an ordained elder and deacon. He is a program leader for the FDA and Hye is a retired charge nurse at Oak Hill Manor Nursing Home. Both have been very active in several areas of local and church volunteer work. June Moore, joined by reaffirmation of faith. She is pictured with Eugene Jones, to whom she is engaged. She is the office manager at Presbyterian Women Circles Will Meet Crist Engineers; favorite activities are at the Following Locations in February: walking, reading, sewing, scrapbooking, boating and exercising. Dorcas: 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, Feb 14, home of Nancy Boop, 12240 Rivercrest Martha: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Feb 14, Jennifer & J.D. Lowery, joined by reaffirmation home of Emily Hall, 801 Pleasant Valley Drive #2 of faith. J.D. is a program manager with Prisca: 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, Feb 14, Arkansas Economic Development Commission home of Hallie Simmins, 1 Countryside Cove and he enjoys outdoor activities – biking, Phoebe: 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Feb 14, hunting, and fishing. Jennifer, a speech home of Betty Carter, 151 Ellen Ct. pathologist with the PCSSD, enjoys family time and together they like to take their dogs to the Circle members will be studying Lesson 5, Greatly lake. Honored Are Those Who Show Mercy, in their study Beverly Speck, joined by transfer from Joiner of The Beatitudes. United Methodist Church, Joiner, AR, where she was active with the women’s group, Bible Study and did needlepoint for church furniture. She is the mother of Ann Burnside and is interested in activities for older adults. Agnes Haynes, Beverly’s mother; currently lives in a skilled care Dave and Sue Thomas facility in Osceola.
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