Finding direction by following Jesus.

September 2017

See What You Built! Habitat for Humanity thanks the The Pastor’s Notes SPC adult and youth teams for being part of The Apostles Build, George C. Anderson and helping provide a new home for the Jordan family! Men’s Breakfast been restored Men’s Breakfast will meet again on the first but there are Wednesday of each month at The Roanoker. only enough re - Breakfast is at 7:30. The choices range from a productions to evoke the royalty that once lived big country breakfast for the hungry to oatmeal there. and fruit for those watching their calories or cho - In contrast, we visited the church down the lesterol. street in the town of : the Church of the The real nourishment comes after breakfast is Holy Rude. Founded by King David I in 1129, a served and we embark on a Bible Study. I will congregation has worshipped and served there lead the studies when I am able to attend, and ever since. The building has changed. The others will fill in. I have been so excited about church burned in the 15th century, and the cur - the Jonathan Sacks book that inspired the Gene - rent grand sanctuary was built right after. sis sermon series that I have decided to use an - The affiliation has changed. The Church of the other book of his to be my guide for these bible Holy Rude began as a but now studies. It is called To Heal a Fractured World; is Church of . . . which is to say, it is The Ethics of Responsibility. Presbyterian. It is the only active church except Spread the word and bring a friend. for Westminster Cathedral in London to host a A Scotland Reflection coronation, and it did so because of the Catholic/ While visiting Scotland with my parents and Protestant split. After the forced abdication of his other family members, Millie and I toured Stirling mother, Mary Queen of Scots (because of her Castle, one of the homes of Mary Queen of Scots Catholicism), James VI’s coronation took place and other Scottish monarchs. The castle ceased within its sanctuary. James was only 13 months being a home for royalty long ago, and for years old. Within the short span of one year, he was its facilities were used for housing a regiment. baptized a Catholic and crowned a Protestant. Just decades ago, the great hall that once hosted Many wanted to see Mary restored to her throne, royal assemblies was divided into three stories so the service was quick so the infant could be and used as soldiers’ barracks. The castle has rushed back to the protection of the castle. It is

Pastor’s Notes 1-2 Trent Youth Rally 8 Stewardship 2 Youth/Young Adults 9 Inside This Trent Get-Away@Massanetta 3 September ‘17 Calendar 10 Christian Education 4-5 Financial Focus, PW 11 Month’s Issue Congregational Care 6-7 Supper Clubs 12 surprising the service was quick because John be so bad that it seemed a good idea to build a Knox, known to preach loud and long, gave the wall in the middle of a historic church that once sermon. James VI grew up and was later hosted the coronation of a king during which the TRENT GET-AWAY crowned in England as James I. It was under his founder of the first church with a Presbyterian authority that the King James Version of the Bible form of government preached the sermon. held at Massanetta Springs on August 11-13, 2017 was written. This summer, we have worked through a ser - Guest preacher Lori Raible Interested as I am about this chapter of Scot - mon series on Genesis which has included many tish history, it was not the most interesting story I stories of sibling rivalries, relationships meant to learned about the Church of the Holy Rude. As be loving and mutually supportive but also carry - you walk into the church you can pick up a ing within them the potential for violence. These brochure that briefly tells the history of a nearly stories stretch from Cain killing his brother Abel to thousand year old church. You might think it the wondrous reconciliation of Joseph and his would be an honor for a ’s name to make brothers who almost killed him. The genius of it into such a brief history unless you are Rev. Genesis is in its sober diagnosis of both the worst John Erskine. He is described in the brochure as and best of what is possible with humans. Gene - a “rigid bigot.” Rev. Erskine couldn’t get along sis is a book of hope because it ends with a mag - with the other minister on staff. The conflict be - nificent story of reconciliation. tween them and their followings became so The Reformed faith, with its vision of original sin heated that the City Council decided to build a and its proclamation of the reconciliation of the thick wall dividing the sanctuary in two. Erskine’s cross, reflects the same genius. I guess some followers worshiped on one side and the other can point to that wall going up at the Church of minister’s followers, on the other. It remained the Holy Rude and say: see the church play - that way for the better part of three centuries. In ground for division. I point to that wall coming 1936, the dividing wall came down and the con - down as a symbol of reconciliation and peace gregations were reunited. that is possible in a divided and dangerous world. It is hard to imagine how church squabble can

Stewardship Video-watching Gatherings Coming!

Have you ever wondered just how much our congregation is doing at Second Presbyterian? The Stewardship Committee has captured a conversation on video with our ministers about all the won - derful activities, programs, outreach, and missions of our church. Thanks to the talents of videogra - pher Stuart Maxey and the wonders of You Tube, this video will be available to everyone to learn more about how we at Second Presbyterian are working to establish God’s Kingdom here on earth.

To get the word out, the Stewardship Committee would like to invite anyone who is interested to consider hosting a small group gathering of church members (or prospective members!) in your home, at the church, a restaurant, or anywhere you can comfortably view a short video and then talk about the many ways we can support the exciting work of our church. There are no limits on how many gatherings should happen, who should host, or who can attend! Everyone is welcome!

Be on the lookout for announcements of gatherings in September in the Sunday bulletin, posted on www.spres.org , and through email. To find out more about hosting or if you have any questions, please contact Cynthia Lawrence, Stewardship Chair, at [email protected] or cell 703-624-8448. Pictures taken by Lawrence I’Anson

page 2 page 3 Christian Education News & Notes Elizabeth Link Flowers On July 16, 2017, the flowers were given to the glory of God in Wednesday, October 17 (7:00 p.m.): Rally Day 2017 loving memory of Glen and Rita Powers by the Presbyterian “Luther Still Speaks, Even When He Shouldn’t” Women Circles. . . . On July 23, 2017, the flowers were given to “Picture Yourself George Anderson the glory of God by Becky and Bill Russell in memory of their Wednesday, October 25 (7:30 p.m.*): parents, Frank and Violet Russell and Thomas and Evelyn Here” “Luther, Worship and Music” Orme . . . . On July 30, 2017, the flowers were given to the glory of God in memory of Stewart Butler Baucom by his Jeff Sandborg* We hope you will join us parents, Judy and Steve Bodley. . . . On August 6, 2017, the *Note time change. flowers were given to the glory of God by Pam McPherson in for Rally Day, September loving memory of her parents, Mildred (Mickey) and Ho - 10! We are excited to kickoff race (Mac) McPherson and her brother, Timothy (Tim) another Christian Education McPherson. year with you! Be on the . . . . The live plants in the Chapel this summer were given to lookout for our Christian the glory of God in loving memory of Julia Martin Holland Education Booklet, and con - BIG LICK T RAIN TUG TO BENEFIT PCC and Frank Martin by Martha Clay Martin. sider ways you might be called to learn and grow in new Presbyterian Community Center's new fundraiser is ways this church school year. happening October 7 – it's a new, different, and ex - Sympathy citing event! Teams will compete to see who can We express sympathy to Therry Neilsen-Steinhardt and her husband Wally and family on the loss of her brother-in-law, pull the N&W 611 steam engine the farthest the Rally Day Sunday Schedule: Joseph Francis Pribyl of Chicago, IL, who died July 2, 2017 9:00 a.m. Worship in Sanctuary fastest. Our church will have two teams entered. . . . We extend sympathy to Cindy and Chris Appel and family 10:00 a.m. Rally Day Celebration, Kirk Hall/ We need congregants to join the teams and, if you on the loss of her mother, Leslie Campbell Snedegar of Fellowship Hall (nursery to preschool can't join, to be a financial sponsor for those who Roanoke, VA, who died July 13, 2017. . . . We express sympathy to Greene and Dodi Lawson and family on the loss of his invited to go to their rooms near FH) do. Get up close and personal with this beautiful brother, Lee Trinkle Lawson, Sr., of Roanoke, VA, who died 11:00 a.m. Worship in Sanctuary Worship Education for Children symbol of Roanoke's railroad legacy, and provide July 17, 2017. . . . We express sympathy to LaDawn and Scott Children, Worship, & Wonder (4k-1st Grade), 3rd Floor Children, Worship, and Wonder (4 Years Old-1st funds to support PCC – our church's longtime mis - Avis and family on the loss of her grandfather, Edward W. Children-At-Worship (3-week Worship Education Grade) CWW Coordinator: Alice Light sion partner in the Roanoke Valley's needy South - Febuary of Ridgway, IL, who died July 17, 2017. . . . We ex - Program for 2nd-3rd graders), Chapel Do you ever wonder where the children go when they east area. Go to http://biglicktraintug.com to tend sympathy to the family and friends of Judy Lynn Heck leave the Sanctuary after the Children’s Time at the 11:00 a.m. learn more about the event, join a team, or sponsor Monahan who died July 31, 2017. service? Together with their Greeter, they travel upstairs to a team member. Feel free to contact Wayne Lewis, Bev Pop-Up Sunday School, October 1 the Children’s Worship Center for their own special time of Fitzpatrick, or Randy Rhea for more details. @ 10:00 a.m. in Fellowship Hall: worship and response. There, they learn the stories of our Baptism The Eight Pillars of Joy, with guest speaker faith and worship God in a setting and style geared toward On July 23, 2017, Katherine and Brent Jones presented their their needs and stages of development. Biblical stories are FEEDING AMERICA ® SW V IRGINIA - Many thanks son, Charles Edward Jones, for the Sacrament of Infant Bap - Hayden Hollingsworth told in the context of a worship experience that includes to all those who participated in the Feeding Amer - tism at the 10:00 a.m. service. He was born in Roanoke, VA, singing, storytelling, and response time. ica® SW Virginia - Spread the Love! Peanut Butter on January 31, 2017, and has an older sister Ashley. The Pre - siding Elder was Maria Hammond. Coming in October . . . Children-At-Worship (2nd-3rd Grade): Drive during the last three weeks of July. With Luther: A 21st Century Look Worship is a very important part of who we are as Chris - your help at least 48 families will be able to enjoy at a 16th Century Revolution tians. For this reason, Second has long offered ways for our this delicious, nutritious product that is much loved 2017 marks the 500th anniversary of Luther’s 95 young children (preschool through first grade) to learn in by all. A Note from Kristen Smith worship through Children, Worship, and Wonder (CWW). Theses. To help us celebrate and remember this event - Service and Outreach Committee Kristen is the Children’s and Youth Music Every few years, we offer a special opportunity for second Director and she would like to extend a warm ful time in church history, Second is offering a 4-week and third graders, to both educate and ignite in your children EEPING IN OUCH Longtime member of Sec - class on Martin Luther this October. You won’t want K T - welcome to all the youth of the church to take a passion for worship. Beginning on Rally Day, September ond and friend of Lynn Genheimer, to miss this special short-term series: 10, second and third graders are invited to join the pastors for Christina part in the music program for 2017-2018. We has moved to live closer to her daughter Wednesday, October 4 (7:00 p.m.): a special time of learning and worship in the church chapel Marshall, have a Preschool/Kinder Choir for ages 4 Enjoy the film Luther at Mill Mountain Theatre following the Children’s Time. Together children, minis - in Florida. She would enjoy keeping in touch with through kindergarten, Elementary Choirs (grades Wednesday, October 10 (7:00 p.m.): ters, and volunteers will explore the different parts of her friends from church, by notes and cards. Reach 1-5), and Youth Music (grades 6-12). See the “The History and Theology of Martin Luther” worship, and learn how exciting and accessible worship out and write to her c/o her daughter, Sandra Christian Ed booklet which will be mailed out to Elizabeth Link can be for all ages. ( September 10, 17, and 24 ) Krsul, 7707 NW 38 Place; Gainesville, FL 32606. families next week! page 4 page 5 Welcome the Mayberrys! voice, so try to sit next to her on a Sunday! When Car - ole and Ray first began visiting Second Presbyterian, Congregational Care Drs. Ray and Carole Mayberry joined our church they immediately embraced their new church family. Ca - family on April 23, 2017, and were introduced the fol - role joined Circle 3, and they both try not to miss a Sup - lowing Sun - per Club date, adult VBS, or their favorite Sunday day. They School class. As Carole said, they “value their relation - EARLY DEADLINE joined by ships and time with others.” Their strong commitment For the October issue only of the Second Sheet! The deadline will be on September 6 , one week earlier than usual. Please write [email protected] if you plan to submit an article! transfer of to their faith is evident especially in the area of educa - letter from tion. In the future, Carole would like to volunteer to co- GREETER /U SHER TRAINING Greene Me - teach a Sunday School class or small group discussion. Attention . . . all New Members! Are you looking for an easy way to become involved in church life and meet new friends? If so, morial I’m reminded of a comment written by Carole on her please come to our training session for greeters and ushers. We’ll meet in the Session Room next to the Chapel on Sunday, United Rally Day survey last year. She wrote, “It’s so important September 17 , 12:15-1:00 p.m. Training will take less than an hour, and it’s the best way for new members and members who Methodist to be in a church where people learn to love and nurture haven’t served in these roles to learn about this ministry and feel comfortable performing both tasks. Greeting and ushering Church. Ray one another.” Thank you all for being that church fam - require a minimal time commitment but the roles are crucial in how effective we are in welcoming visitors. Please join us!! Call retired from ily for the Mayberrys, and please be sure you get to the church office at 343-3659 or contact Ann Lawson at [email protected] or 343-6832 to register. a long career know them. You’ll be richer for it! as a psychiatrist, and Carol is a retired clinical psycholo - New member profiles submitted by Ann Lawson SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR HIGHLAND PARK gist. They both have served their profession in distin - It’s that time of year when the big yellow school bus is full of children, so it’s that time of year when we help our friends at guished medical centers throughout the country, and Meet Jason Horn Highland Park Elementary School by collecting school supplies. Below is a list of school supplies requested by Highland Park. have volunteered in over 20 medical mission trips! Our church had much to celebrate on December 18, Please place your donations in the designated box in the coat closet off Kirk Hall through the month of September. Ray is one of five children. He and Carole have an 2016! Jason Horn joined our church family on the same Larger book bags (for 3rd-5th graders) Crayons adult daughter, Elizabeth Vacher. Elizabeth learned day as the baptism of his daughter, Crosby Elise. Hard case pencil/crayon boxes Children’s scissors Soft pencil pouches Markers from her parents to value an education, and she has Crosby’s mother, Packs of paper Glue sticks taught in many foreign countries. Ray taught psychiatry Whitney, and her 3 ring binders Pencils at UNC, UVA, and Vanderbilt medical schools, and re - proud grandpar - Composition notebooks tired from the teaching faculty at Carilion. During his ents, Scott and career, he served as a volunteer instructor at medical Karen Berglund, Thank you so much!! When we count our blessings, surely one of them is that we can help others, both those who are friends schools in underserved areas of the world, among them were in atten - and those who are strangers. Questions?? Contact Virginia Garden at 354-3271 or [email protected] . the Ukraine, Africa, and Grenada. He’s a member of dance. many professional and volunteer organizations, and has Jason was ORE HANKS FOR UMMER NRICHMENT VOLUNTEERS The Second Sheet M T S E been a supporter of the Rescue Mission and Habitat, to born in Newark, - The Summer Enrichment Program is a free day camp des - name a few. He and Carole take great pride in a pro - OH, and he grew of Second Presbyterian Church ignated for 5- to 9-year-old lower-income children who nor - gram they developed while members of Greene Memo - up in Point Pleas - 214 Mountain Avenue, SW; Roanoke, VA 24016 mally would not have a camp experience. The camp ran from rial. The Faith Development and Counseling Center has ant, WV, and in • Phone: 540-343-3659 Monday through Friday, from June 26 to July 21. The theme provided free therapy to those in need since 1986. Even Roanoke. He at - • Fax: 540-345-2747 this year was Animal Adventure. The 45 children were served though he has retired, Ray’s idea of the perfect day tended Cave E-mail: [email protected] • breakfast and lunch each day. They have art and dance would be spent either practicing or teaching psychiatry Spring High School, and graduated from Virginia Tech. Webpage: www.spres.org classes and go skating, swimming, and bowling. They had or serving on yet another mission trip! He does, how - Jason’s mother lives in Roanoke, and his father and Second Sheet is published monthly, and submissions are trips to Safari Park, Elmwood Park, Camp Alta Mons, Pump ever, enjoy his lunch dates with friends and being en - brother reside in Minneapolis, MN. Jason is employed due by noon the second Wednesday of each month, It Up, and Smith Mountain State Park. The following church unless otherwise noted. gaged in Bible study. by US Foods, and his job requires quite a bit of travel, members helped prepare, serve, and clean up breakfast and You may also view Second Sheet online at Carole grew up in a small family and attended a so time at home with Whitney and Crosby is treasured. www.spres.org/#/whats-happening/newsletters . lunch during our days to serve. They are Jack Dickerson, Methodist church. While studying for her Ph.D. in clini - In his spare time he enjoys cooking, barbecuing, sports, To receive a full-color copy by email, Anna McLean, Susan Lancaster, Luann Fitzpatrick, Susan cal psychology at UNC, Carole received a grant and trav - and running. On weekends you may find him catching send request to [email protected] . Thompson, Sarah Ludwig, Helen Fitzpatrick, Bonnie John - eled throughout North Carolina conducting research. up with George Anderson, as they are neighbors on The church occasionally uses photos of people son, Susan Carter, Spuzzie Duckwall, Cathy Shoulders, and The information she obtained, in the area of preventive Stanley Avenue! Please take the time to get to know and groups on the website and in publications. Linda Shiner. mental health, led to a book publication. Carole most Jason and become reacquainted with Whitney. Crosby Those objecting to use of their photos Marybeth Robinson, B.T. Fitzpatrick, Cecil Kelley, and Kelly recently taught Family Practice interns at Carilion. Elise will be the third generation to grow up at Second, (or photos of their minor children) Speas drove the church bus to take the youth out for skating should so inform the church. Upon retirement, she now enjoys music, playing the and it’s an honor to have their family continue that tradi - and swimming. piano, reading, writing, and is involved in many commu - tion. You’ll be glad you did! Submitted by Fred Genheimer nity organizations. I can attest to her beautiful singing page 6 page 7 Youth and Young Adults Rachel Thompson Montreat Youth Conference Youth Events in September We had an amazing week at the Montreat Youth Rally Day Cookout and Parents Meeting Conference at the beginning of August. The theme of – Sunday, September 10 (5:00-6:30 p.m.) the week was “A Missing Peace,” so we had the chance Youth, parents, guardians, and families are invited to to discuss places in our world and in our lives where we join us for a cookout to kickoff the year at The Intersec - desperately need God’s peace. We grew closer to God tion on Sunday, September 10. There will be food, and closer to each other. It’s always a joy watching the games, and a brief informational meeting for parents. youth from our church meet and interact with young Please plan to join us! people from other churches, and the Youth Conference provides a great opportunity for connecting with other First Regular Youth Group youth. We love Montreat, can’t wait to be back next year! – Sunday, September 17 (5:00-6:30 p.m.) Youth are invited to join us at The Intersection for our first regular youth group of the year!

All Youth Retreat – September 23-24 Mark your calendars for our All Youth Retreat at Claytor Lake! There will be games, swimming, team building, adventure activities, opportunities for spiritual growth, and plenty of time to hang out and enjoy being together. We had a fantastic, fun-filled, and meaningful experience last year, and we have another great program planned this year. I encourage you to make this week - end a priority for your youth this fall!

Intersection Sprucing Up Project We want to help make our space more welcoming and keep it looking sharp so that we can continue to support and nurture the young people of our church. If you have any of these items, or if you would like to sponsor the purchase of any of these items, please con - tact Rachel ( [email protected] ). Thank you for all that you do for our youth, and for your prayers for our Youth Group as we begin another program year. page 8 page 9 September 2017 Kudos . . . A special thank-you to three members who have been Help Fund especially dedicated these last few months to both my - In memory of Susan Buford, given by: Jane Kerewich self and to Second Presbyterian Church. We now have Linda and Charles Lunsford a freshly scraped, sanded, and painted Choir Room. We Ada Peterman have freshly painted non-slippery stairs on The Inter - Muriel Brobst In memory of Bishop John W. Hardt, given by: section house. Thank you to Kelly Speas, Cecil Kelley, Phil and Linda Shiner and Buster Jones for this but also for being so helpful In memory of Dot Klein, given by: and patient with me during these first six months. Phil and Linda Shiner Property, Maintenance and Repair Fund ~ Submitted by Mark Wigginton In memory of Susan Buford, given by: Ralph and Lee Baker In memory of Cap Robinson, given by: John T. Morgan Roofing & Sheet Metal Company, Inc. Music Appreciation . . . In honor of Glen Powers, II, given by: † The new piano you see in the Sanctuary was owned Ellen Anderson by Ellie Pommert, Karen Markham's mother. Ellie Columbarium Fund In memory of Dot Klein, given by: passed away recently, and Karen has graciously donated Tom Adams, Mike Adams, and Mimi Hager the instrument to Second. We are very grateful for Dominican Republic Hospital Fund Karen's generosity! In memory of Ruth Barber, given by: Cynthia Barber Book Donation for Church Library † The upright piano, which has been in the Sanctuary In memory of Doris Lawrence, given by: for years, has been moved to the children's area to a Presbyterian Women Circle 2 In memory of Wini Kelderhouse, given by: room which currently doesn’t have an instrument. Presbyterian Women Circle 2 Second Family Fund † The Chancel Choir and the Sandborgs sincerely In memory of Lee Trinkle Lawson, Sr., given by: Greene and Dodi Lawson thank Cecil Kelley and Kelly Speas for the wonderful In honor of Alice Loftin, given by: job they did in refurbishing the choir rehearsal room Frank and Lucy Ellett walls. The space has been scrubbed, patched, and cov - Other funds are available for your contributions. ered with new paint. Thank you, Cecil and Kelly! Please contact Mark Wigginton at 540-343-3659 We are most grateful for all of these gifts! or email: [email protected] , for a complete list. Submitted by Marianne Sandborg * We sincerely regret any errors or omissions in this list. Please contact Stacy in the church office, 343-3659, to help us get it cor - rected. Contributions received and/or recorded after month’s end will be included in next month’s list.

SECOND PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN - Presbyterian Women at Second Presbyterian are starting a new Horizons bible study entitled: "Cloud of Witnesses, The Commu - nity of Christ in Hebrews," by Melissa Bane Sevier. An introduction to the study year presented by Rev. Rachel C. Thompson will be Tuesday, September 12 , at 11:00 Two-Cents-A-Meal Helpers a.m. in the Chapel. An all-member potluck luncheon We appreciate the assistance of those who will follow in Fellowship Hall. Circles 1 and 2 meet at the church at 10:30 a.m.; Cir - helped with the Two-Cents-A-Meal collec- cle 3 meets in the evening at The Fairfax at 7:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the tion bags on Sunday, July 25. We are grate- month. ful to Bev Fitzpatrick at 8:45 a.m., and to Later in September, Presbyterian Women of Second Presbyterian will proudly host the Annual Gathering of Maggie Ellerman (parents, Lauren and the Peaks PW. This exciting event is planned for Saturday, September 23 , beginning at 9:30 a.m. in Kirk Hall Whit) at 10:00 a.m. Thank you all. with registration and refreshments. The theme for the gathering this year is human trafficking. The collection Congregational Meeting has been designated for Family Promise. Speakers will be present to address the theme and the program. All A Congregational Meeting will be held at the 10:00 a.m. service (during the Announcements period) women of the church are invited to come to both of these September PW events. Please come and find your on Sunday, September 3 , for the purpose of electing Elders to the Class of 2020. “small church” with us! page 10 page 11 SecONd PReSbyteRiaN chURch Non-Profit Organization 214 M OUNtaiN aVeNUe , SW U.S. Postage Paid ROaNOke , V iRgiNia 24016 Permit No. 406 Roanoke, Virginia Address Service Requested

Twenty-seventh Year of Supper Clubs! Supper Clubs are a special way for church members to enjoy fellowship in each other’s homes, restaurants, and theaters. The sense of community is enhanced as we break bread together and enjoy one another’s company. Getting to know new folks and renewing relationships with folks you know is a blessing and great fun. Please consider signing up for one or more of the Supper Clubs below. Please detach your sign-up slip, drop it in the offering plate, mail it to the church, or drop it by the church office. Your form must be turned into the church no later than September 18 . Questions? Contact Sara McGhee ([email protected] or 342-3376).

Movie Supper Club Sign-up for 2017-2018 Name(s): ______

Preferred Phone Number: ______Email: ______

Lunch Bunch “Supper” Club Sign-up for 2017-2018 Name(s): ______

Preferred Phone Number: ______Email: ______

Evening Supper Club Sign-up for 2017-2018 Name(s): ______

Preferred Phone Number: ______Email: ______

I/we would prefer a Supper Club that meets: ____ in homes ____ in restaurants