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.

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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. She hopes to relocate to Our PCUSA mission co-workers Dave Little Rock soon. She is also transferring from the Joiner United Methodist Church. and Sue Thomas will be with us on th Tracy & Rusty Johnson, joined by transfer February 19 . They will present Minute for from St. James United Methodist Church, Ministry at each of the worship services Little Rock, where Tracy was active in the and teach a Sunday School class on choir. Rusty is an Academic Advisor/Instructor at UALR and Tracy is an PCUSA World Mission. The class will Associate Director at UALR. They have both meet in the Youth Building and is open to been active in their neighborhood POA and together, they enjoy gardening, fishing, hiking all youth and adults. 4 and home remodeling. 2012 Basketball Preschool Storytime Schedule Wednesday, February 15 Come out and (4:30-5:15pm) support the teams! “For the Birds” Thursday, February 9 @ 8:00PM 9th & 10th Grade Team vs. Holy Souls Did you know that February is National Bird Saturday, February 11 @ 9:00AM Feeding month? Preschoolers are invited to join 7th & 8th Grade Team vs. Trinity United Methodist Miss Jeannie in the Children’s Library for bird Saturday, February 11 @ 12:00PM 9th & 10th Grade Team vs. Pulaski Heights United Methodist stories, making bird feeders, and some fun snacks! Saturday, February 18 @ 8:00AM 7th & 8th Grade Team vs. St. James United Methodist Saturday, February 18 @ 12:00PM 9th & 10th Grade Team vs. Christ the King Saturday, February 18 @ 4:00PM 11th & 12th Grade Boys vs. St. James Tickets Now on Sale. Monday, February 20 @ 6:00PM Tickets for the 2012 Youth Musical are now available. There are three 7th & 8th Grade Team vs. Pulaski Heights United Methodist ways to purchase General Admission tickets ahead of time: Monday, February 20 @ 9:00PM •Purchase tickets from youth who are members of the cast or crew 11th & 12th Grade Boys vs. Our Lady of Fatima •Purchase your tickets on Sunday mornings in the Narthex Thursday, February 23 @ 9:00PM •Purchase your tickets in the church office. 9th & 10th Grade Team vs. St. James United Methodist General Admission tickets will also be on sale at the door on March 9, Monday, February 27 @ 9:00PM 10 and 11 prior to each performance. 11th & 12th Grade Boys vs. Immaculate Heart of Mary Reserved Seating tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis Wednesday, February 29 @ 7:00PM and may be purchased by contacting Cathy Hall at (501) 690-8849 or 9th & 10th Grade Team vs. First United Methodist [email protected]. General Admission tickets are $10.00 for All games take place in the Pulaski Heights United Methodist adults and $8.00 for children and seniors. Reserved Seats are $15.00. Gymnasium SPY Kids - Sunday, February 12, Play Time Pizza Who: All 4th and 5th graders When: 12:15-3:00 pm -- We’ll meet in the Northwest Entry after the 11:00 worship service to go together. We’ll return to the church between 2:30-3:00- Miss Mary will be here to meet any children who will stay to participate in choir and bells. Cost: $15.00- this includes lunch/drink/dessert buffet, a $10 game card, plus 3 attractions To sign up: Please contact Miss Jeannie ([email protected])

Montreat Worship and Music, 2012

It’s going to be another great year at Montreat! Join us for a week of fun, fellowship, prayer, praise, beauty, and worship. This conference is for EVERYONE... not just those who sing and ring. There are bible studies, art classes, prayer services, and daily worship that truly glorifies God and transforms lives. There’s plenty of exercise and great food as well. Saturday, June 23 – Saturday, June 30 $100 non-refundable deposit is due March 1st. Registration is open NOW, and Mary Ibis is glad to help register any who are ready to commit! Please contact Mary with questions or additional information requested.

The Spiritual Literacy class will offer a study of “A Spiritual Life”, edited by Allan Hugh Cole, Jr. beginning February 19th. Cole has amassed a collection of two-dozen poets, prophets, and preachers who share their understandings of what makes a “good spiritual life.” These authors draw on their professional experiences and, just as important, grace us with their personal thoughts. The result is an expose of the spiritual lives of a wonderfully diverse group of people with a wide range of Christian experience. Join us as we look deep into the lives of these spiritual leaders and reflect on our own. The class meets at 9:45 in Room 61 and will be led by Bob Morrow. 5 Attention cooks! Please help Presbyterian Women collect homemade cookies for the American Red Cross cookie drive. Bring your cookies in plastic bags to the church Narthex on Sunday morning, February 12. Second Readers SAVE THE DATES! Wednesday, February 15, 4:00 p.m., Room #60 Vacation Bible School, June 18-21, 2012 Uncle Tom's Cabin, the first American book to sell a million copies, is Montreat Worship and Music, recognized as one of the books that changed America. It is said that June 22-30, 2012 when Abraham Lincoln met Harriet Beecher Stowe, he called her "the Music Art Drama (MAD) Camp, little woman who made the great war. "Meet with Second Readers for July 16-22, 2012 Orff Camp, discussion and reactions to this novel 160 years after its publication. July 30-Aug. 3, 2012 For more information contact Fayrene Johnson at [email protected] or 663-2733.

Celebrate Green…it’s the new Purple for this year’s Lenten Season! Come Join Us!!! Steve Hancock will offer an opportunity for adults to explore together the biblical/theological framework inherent in our call to care for our earth.

Children and Youth will have the opportunity to explore how ―It’s Easy Being Green.‖

Other classes and activities will include: Opportunities to discover how you can ―get plugged in‖ and use your gifts at Second Presbyterian; participation in an art class as a Lenten discipline; conversation and February 29, March 7, and March 14 reflection on the question ―Who Is Jesus?‖

5:30 PM Dinner Watch for more information in the up-coming registration brochure!! 6:30-7:15 PM Classes/Activities

To Quote A Few…. Here are a few things God and others have said over the centuries concerning our responsibility to the earth: The Lord God took the man and put There is a sufficiency in the world for And Man created the plastic bag and him in the Garden of Eden to work it man's need but not for man's greed. the tin and aluminum can and the and to take care of it. - Genesis ~Mohandas K. Gandhi cellophane wrapper and the paper plate, and this was good because 2:15 Opie, you haven't finished your milk. We Man could then take his automobile can't put it back in the cow, you know. The land is mine and you are but and buy all his food in one place and ~Aunt Bee Taylor, The Andy Griffith aliens and my tenants. Throughout He could save that which was good Show the country that you hold as a to eat in the refrigerator and throw possession, you must provide for We never know the worth of water till the away that which had no further use. the redemption of the land.- Lev. well is dry. ~Thomas Fuller, Gnomologia, And soon the earth was covered with 25:23-24. 1732 plastic bags and aluminum cans and It wasn't the Exxon Valdez captain's "The best friend of earth of man is the paper plates and disposable bottles driving that caused the Alaskan oil tree. When we use the tree respectfully and there was nowhere to sit down or spill. It was yours. ~ Greenpeace and economically, we have one of the walk, and Man shook his head and advertisement, New York Times, 25 greatest resources on the earth." ~ Frank cried: "Look at this Godawful mess." February 1990 Lloyd Wright ~Art Buchwald, 1970 ―The supreme reality of our time is… the vulnerability of our planet.‖— John F. Kennedy (1917-1963), U.S. President 6 USHER/GREETER VOLUNTEERS Children’s Choir Schedule ALWAYS APPRECIATED 2/12 Covenant Bells and Choir, 3:00-4:30 Those who serve as ushers and greeters for our 2/19 Covenant Bells and Choir, 3:00-4:30 worship service are providing a ministry of 2/26 Covenant Bells and Choir, 3:00-4:30 hospitality for members and visitors to our 3/4 Covenant Bells and Choir, 3:00-4:30 and church. Along with providing an important Cherub Bells and start-up party, 3:00-4:30 leadership role for worship, those who serve as 3/11 Covenant Choir/Ringers, 11:00 service only, and no afternoon ushers and greeters are also afforded a wonderful rehearsals for children’s choir and bells opportunity to meet and work alongside other 3/18 No afternoon rehearsals children’s choir and bells members of the congregation. You may contact 3/25 Covenant and Cherub Bells and Choir, 3:00-4:30 the following deacons who serve as usher captains 3/30-3/31 Children’s choir lock-in to volunteer as ushers or greeters: 4/1 Covenant and Cherub Bells and Choir, 3:00-4:30 4/8 No afternoon rehearsals children’s choir and bells February Nine O’clock worship usher captain: 4/22 (TENTATIVE) Cherub and Covenant Ringers, 11:00 service only, Dora Jane Flesher, [email protected] COMBINED Choirs afternoon rehearsals, 3:00-4:30 February 8:30 AM worship usher captain: 4/29 COMBINED Choirs afternoon rehearsals, 3:00-4:30 Ryan Holder, [email protected] 5/6 COMBINED Choirs afternoon rehearsals, 3:00-4:30 February 11:00 AM worship usher captain: 5/12 Dress Rehearsal for Children’s Choirs musical, 9-11AM Peggy Marshall, [email protected] 5/13 Musical on Mother’s Day Our deacons will be happy to hear from you.

A WEATHER REMINDER…Weekday church events are cancelled and the church office is closed if Little Rock Public Schools are cancelled or dismissed, due to weather.

In Harm’s Way Zach Bogart, Marti Rouby’s nephew, serving in South Korea February, 2012 Steven Prather, Jason Prather’s brother, deployed to Afghanistan with the Marines. Stewpot Jay Johnson, Audra Jones’ brother, deployed to Afghanistan (this is his Cook team 9:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. 4th deployment) Servers 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Friday, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24 Matthew Powell, grandson of Dorothy Powell, returned from Afghanistan and now at Fort Bragg, NC Our House Ameer Armoto, grandson of Mary Stelzl, back from Afghanistan, now at Cook Team, 3:00 p.m. Ft. Hood. Fellowship Ministry delivers and serves 5:30-7:00 Friday, 2/10 Jonathan Johnson, grandson of Helen Scott, nephew of Clarke & Cindy Scott Huisman, Keesler AFB, MS Rice Depot Matt Powell, son of Holly Powell – Camp Kenser in Okinawa Volunteers box and deliver food to senior citizens, David Henry, son of Mary Helen & Joe Henry - Hawaii 8:30-11:00 a.m. Saturday, 2/25 Marlon Stelzl, grandson of Mary Stelzl –now serving in California Oscar Pais – deployed to Iraq For more information about Stewpot, contact Anthony Murtha, Kaye McLeod’s nephew – serving on USS Abraham Eileen Denne at [email protected]. Lincoln – now stateside For more information about Rice Depot, contact Billy Hamilton, friend of Heather Copeland – returned from Iraq Mike Tharp at [email protected]. Isaac Arnold, nephew of Sage & Joe Arnold – flying over Afghanistan For more information about Our House, contact

Austin Clevenger, son of Marsha Clevenger – Ft. Hood, TX Linda Humphries at [email protected].

This group exists to serve the needs of those who have a loved one living with Alzheimer’s disease or any other type of dementia. This is an open group and new members are always welcome. Care-giving is an incredibly significant gift you give those you care for, and caregivers need care, too. Please consider joining this group of folks who will share your concerns and joys in care giving. If you have any questions, please contact Karen Akin at 501-227-0000 or email [email protected]. 7 Pastor Rev. Steve Hancock Associate Pastor Dr. Karen K. Akin Associate Pastor Rev. Camille LeBron Powell Parish Associate Dr. Robert Williamson Church Educator Jeannie Ford Interim Youth Director Doug Walters Director of Music and Arts Dr. Bevan Keating Associate Director of Music Mary Ibis Bulletin Board Nine O’Clock Music Coordinator Hospitalized *Dismissed Mandy Buzzard *Perrin Jones, Charles Sooby, Organist Our Sympathy to Sarah Leer on the death of her mother, Barbara. Adam Savacool Ruth Haley and her family on the death of her mother-in-law, Ivell Haley. Business Administrator We Rejoice with Brian Perry Jane & Jerry Grismer on the birth of a great granddaughter, Madison. The Stamp Out Hunger Project: Presbyterian Women have a postage stamp collecting project. The Director of Planned Giving cancelled stamps are sold to a dealer who pays mainly by the pound. The money received is donated Malinda Kirchner to three deserving non-profits: Church World Service, Bread for the World, and Atlanta’s Open Door Facilities Manager Community. Tear or cut stamps from your envelopes, leaving at least 1/8 inch of paper on each side. David Beach Bring them to the box in the narthex. Campbell Soup Labels Needed. From Goodland Academy, Hugo, Oklahoma: Thank you for collecting Administrative Associates Campbell Soup labels. Our goal of 1,500,000 for a new 7-passenger minivan is steadily progressing. Sage Arnold Please remove the whole label including the UPC code from your product. Labels are acceptable as Nancy Coleman long as 51% of the UPC code is intact. Presbyterian Women appreciates your wonderful response to this mission project. Our collection box is in the narthex. Robin De Rossitte We would appreciate your help…..In keeping the church office informed when there is a sickness in Sharon Hughes your family, when someone is in the hospital, or a death has occurred. Please also keep us updated on Pam Luther the sickness or concern so that the information we have on our Care and Concern line is Child Care Coordinator accurate. Members and friends can call the Care and Concern Line, 227-6117, on weekdays to receive information about prayer concerns in our church family. We will honor all requests for confidentiality, Shea Pickens but in order for us to offer pastoral care, we need to be aware of your situation. We also want to know Sextons about the joys, accomplishments and achievements of members of the church. Please call Nancy Berta Serrano Coleman or Karen Akin in the church office with information, 227-0000, or email [email protected] or [email protected]. Thanks for your help! Guy Howze Heritage Committee Seeks 2nd Pres Memorabilia. Do you have old certificates, bulletins, newsletter, programs, or other documents from earlier days in the history of our church? The Heritage Committee Sundays: would like to copy such to help fill in some of the gaps in our church records. Please contact Fayrene Worship Services Johnson, 663-2733 or [email protected] 8:30 AM, 9:00 AM (Communion), 11:00 AM Second Presbyterian Preschool Sunday School: 9:50 Like Us Registration News Preschool registration for all Second Newsletter Articles may be emailed to Presbyterian Church members who are [email protected] not enrolled will be February 15th, 2012 at Next deadline: on Facebook 8:00am. Open preschool registration will Thursday, February 16 be March 1st, 2012 at 8:00am. and Thursday, March 1