A Publication of Second Presbyterian Church In Little Rock, Arkansas April 4, 2012 SECOND Press Sunday April 8 th Easter Sunday Worship Schedule: 8:30, 9:00, 11:00 A.M. Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10 Sermon: He’s Loose Steve Hancock Celebration of the Lord’s Supper Hymns: Jesus Christ Is Risen Today Christ is Risen! Shout Hosanna! The Day of Resurrection That Easter Day with Joy was Bright Christ is Alive! Thine Is the Glory Holy Week and Easter Worship Services Maundy Thursday, April 5 ♦ 7:00 PM Sanctuary The UALR Community Choir in partnership with Second Presbyterian Church will present Handel’s Messiah parts II/III. (see page 2 for more information) Good Friday, April 6 ♦ 7:00 PM Sanctuary Interwoven into this Tenebrae service of readings and hymns, the congregation will hear, in both text and music, the story of the final days and hours leading up to Jesus' crucifixion. Three Services on Easter Sunday, April 8 8:30 ♦ 9:00 ♦ 11:00 AM Easter morning is an occasion of great joy and renewal. The Easter Gospel will be proclaimed, the great Easter hymns will be sung, and the Lord's Supper will be celebrated at all three services. Childcare will be provided at each service.
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A Publication of Second Presbyterian Church In Little Rock, Arkansas April 4, 2012 S E C O N D P r e s s
Sunday April 8th
Easter Sunday
Worship Schedule: 8:30, 9:00, 11:00 A.M.
Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10
Sermon: He’s Loose
Steve Hancock
Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
Hymns:
Jesus Christ Is Risen Today
Christ is Risen! Shout Hosanna!
The Day of Resurrection
That Easter Day with Joy was Bright
Christ is Alive!
Thine Is the Glory
Holy Week and Easter Worship Services
Maundy Thursday, April 5 ♦ 7:00 PM Sanctuary
The UALR Community Choir in partnership with Second Presbyterian Church will present
Handel’s Messiah parts II/III. (see page 2 for more information)
Good Friday, April 6 ♦ 7:00 PM Sanctuary
Interwoven into this Tenebrae service of readings and hymns, the congregation will hear, in both text and music, the story of the final days
and hours leading up to Jesus' crucifixion.
Three Services on Easter Sunday, April 8 8:30 ♦ 9:00 ♦ 11:00 AM
Easter morning is an occasion of great joy and renewal. The Easter Gospel will be proclaimed,
the great Easter hymns will be sung, and the Lord's Supper will be celebrated at all three
services.
Childcare will be provided at each service.
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A Birthday Fund Spotlight
Rob and Susan Owens joined Second Church in 1978. Rob has served as an ordained Deacon and Elder. He has enjoyed mission trips to a migrant worker farm community in Tampa, Florida; Mexico, Haiti, and built adobe houses in New Mexico. He has chaperoned youth ski trips to Colorado and ‘followed in the footsteps of Martin Luther’ in Europe with his church family. He served on the Associate Pastor Nominating Committee responsible for calling Jim Miller; and has served as moderator of our Officer Nominating committee. He has served on our Endowment Committee, and Stewardship campaign. Rob has volunteered for well over 10 years at Stewpot; he is a member of our hospital visitation team, the Family Hospitality group, enjoys serving homebound communion, and drives the church bus.
Rob says, “Our beautiful church, our wonderful landscaped grounds and beds, and our essential outreach ministries, don’t “just happen”. It takes the generous giving and participation of each and every member of our church family. An easy and fun way to participate is through the Second Pres Birthday Fund. So the next time God has blessed you with another year, celebrate it by sending a check to the Second Pres Birthday Fund.” The contributions to the Birthday Fund support our Church’s Endowment Fund. It supports all of our church’s ministries such as Outreach, Education, Music, Pastoral Care, Youth, Property, and other missions and ministries of our church. Our Endowment Fund helps to ensure our church’s future for sharing the love and ministry of Jesus Christ throughout our community and world.
Many thanks to all of our Birthday Fund participants Birthday Fund envelopes are located at the reception desk in the church office, the welcome center in the
narthex, at the back of the sanctuary, on the bulletin board across from the chapel and in the northwest
entry. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy a cupcake at the Birthday Fund table in the narthex.
JOIN THE FUN
April Birthday Fund Celebration
Sunday, April 15, 2012 in the Narthex
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Welcome Our New Members
Officer Appreciation Dinner
Tuesday, April 17, 6:00 PM; Great Hall All currently serving and newly elected officers are invited to this special dinner of welcome and appreciation. The festive
occasion will be hosted by the Fellowship Ministry. The theme will be “Second Presbyterian SuperPAC.” We will give
thanks and appreciation for our “elected officials” whose gifts further the ministry and growth of Second Presbyterian
Church. Please e-mail Sharon Hughes ([email protected]) to make reservations for the dinner and Shea
"Positive Day" It was wonderful to meet and to have the opportunity to say "Thank you" in person for the years of prayer and
support. I have been unknown and unnamed far too long. For over a decade I felt I had to hide my HIV Positive status to
protect my job. After I became too ill to work, I still felt the need to hide because of stigma. I am fighting stigma and
discrimination now and the first step is to put a face and a name to HIV. It is past time that my church family meets me!
"Positive Day" was an excellent opportunity to do that and to bring my friends from the HIV Community to meet my
marvelous church family.
My friends from the HIV Community were delighted at the amount of participation that we had from the members of
our church. Our guest speakers were the ladies that wrote the book "Our Stories; Our Lives": Dianna, Vera and myself.
We held a question and answer session afterward that included members from the HIV Community. In addition to the
ladies from the book, we also had case-workers from AR Care, Jimmy and Ty, Diedra Levy, CEO of Living Affected,
Bob Coffey, one of the state's leading HIV Advocates, Linda Donovan, a mental health care specialist, and others. Our
audience had excellent questions and the knowledgeable members of the HIV Community had the answers.
A very special thanks to Rev. Karen Akin, Mrs. Betty Tucker and the Positive Care Team for all their work making
"Positive Day" possible.
Those living with HIV also work to prevent HIV. We are extremely grateful for every chance we get to talk openly
about HIV, to educate, to reduce stigma, and work towards ending HIV. If you know of another church or college that
would like to hold a "Positive Day", please notify the Positive Care Team.
Your Positive Care Team Partner,
Ann Dixon
Alexandra Wakelyn Stephanie and Eric Meincke Margie Johnson Donna & Dennis Baas
SPRING BREAK OUTING FOR BARTON HOUSE RESIDENTS All students enjoy having some special type of trip or activity during spring break, and the young ladies in the Barton House at Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Home are no exception. The Presbyterian Women members at Second hosted the girls during their spring break on March 20. The 8 young ladies, accompanied by their teaching parents Betsy and Michael Anderson, came to Little Rock to visit the Museum of Discovery followed by lunch. Special thanks is extended to the Phoebe Circle and to Carolyn Winburn for funding the activities. Everyone had a great time, and you can read the girls’ favorite activities in their thank you note on the PW bulletin board! The favorite activity of the PW members present was the opportunity to spend the time with the youth.
Fellowship Trip to Crystal Bridges
Dates: May 18 and 19
Cost: includes hotel, breakfast, dinner, and a guided tour at the museum
$125 per person, single occupancy
$ 85 per person, double occupancy
Hotel in Bentonville: Simmons Suites; www.simmonssuites.com
Dinner Friday Night: River Grille; www.rivergrillesteakhouse.com
Plans: Van will leave church parking lot at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 18 (Participants may also drive their own
cars and meet the group there)
Check into hotel around 5:30 p.m.
Dinner at the River Grille at 7:00 p.m. Breakfast at the hotel on Saturday morning 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Walk the trails at the museum on Saturday morning 8:00 a.m. (optional)
Check Out/Leave hotel for museum 10:45 a.m. (museum opens at 11)
Lunch on your own at 11:00, museum restaurant (open from 11-3)
Guided Tour of the museum 1:00 p.m.
Leave for Little Rock 3:00 p.m.
Reservations must be made by April 15
Special Exhibit: The Louvre and Crystal Bridges will have a partnered presentation at Crystal Bridges
beginning May 12 through August 13. The installation will explore the birth of American landscape painting
through the works of Thomas Cole and Asher B. Durand. In addition to works by Cole and Durand, the
installation will include an earlier painting by Pierre-Antoine Patel the Younger which inspired Cole's work
after the artist saw it in Paris. The six paintings in the inaugural installation, titled "American Encounters:
Thomas Cole and the Narrative Landscape", include:
•Thomas Cole, The Cross in Wilderness, 1845 (Louvre)
•Thomas Cole, Landscape with Figures: A Scene from 'The Last of the Mohicans', 1826
(Terra Foundation)
•Thomas Cole, The Good Shepherd, 1848 (Crystal Bridges)
•Thomas Cole, The Tempest, 1826 (High)
•Asher B. Durand, View near Rutland, Vermont, 1837 (High)
•Pierre-Antoine Patel the Younger, The Summer, 1699 (Louvre)
For more information or to make a reservation contact Karen Akin at the church office, 227-0000 or
9:50 in Room 65/66 If you are expecting an epic movie, you might be a little disappointed. But, if you are looking for an “Epic Sunday
School class,” join us for an exploration of the Ten Commandments leaning on extensive reflection by Patrick D Miller.
Careful attention will be given to each commandment in its original context, exploring with class participants the
modern relevance of these basic principles as well as how the ideas of each commandment influenced the New
Testament and the history of Christian thought. The course will call to mind history, art, and current events which
underscore the complexity of interpretation and enliven the claiming of the text for our community of faith. Many of you
will remember Pat Miller as our Lyon's lecturer in 2007. His books "The Ten Commandments" and "The God You
Have" will serve as presenter resources but will not be required reading nor with they be provided. This class will be led
by Steve Hancock, Henry Goodspeed, Jim Hester, and Don Wardlaw.
April 22 Steve Hancock Introduction/Overview April 29 Henry Goodspeed The God You Have May 6 Henry Goodspeed Hallowing the Name of God May 13 Henry Goodspeed Keeping the Sabbath May 20 Henry Goodspeed Respect for Parents May 27 Henry Goodspeed Protecting Life June 3 Steve Hancock Marriage, Sex and Neighbor June 10 Jim Hester Property and Possessions June 17 Henry Goodspeed Telling the Truth June 24 Don Wardlaw Desire and Repercussions
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Christianity’s Family Tree: What Other Christians Believe and Why By Adam Hamilton
Sunday, April 22
Connections Café Sunday School Class 9:50 in Second Hall Why do Orthodox Christians use icons in worship? What is the “baptism in the Holy Spirit” that Pentecostals speak
about? Why do Roman Catholics focus on the Eucharist in worship? What do Lutherans teach us about salvation?
What do Presbyterians teach us about God’s power? How can Episcopalians deepen our prayer life? What can
Baptists teach us about living for Christ?
We will begin answering these questions and more as we learn of the history, theology, and distinctive emphases of
eight different Christian denominations and faith traditions. For each tradition, we’ll hear (via DVD) from a clergy
member of that tradition and look at Scriptures that have shaped that faith.
April 22 Orthodoxy: Mystery, Liturgy, and Tradition
April 29 Catholicism: Sacrament and Mass
May 6 Lutheranism: Word and Faith
May 13 Anglicanism: Common Prayer
May 20 Baptists: Baptism, Conversion, and Scripture
May 27 Potluck
June 3 Pentecostalism: The Power of the Spirit
June 10 Methodists: People of the Extreme Center
June 17 Presbyterianism: The Sovereignty of God
June 24 Potluck- And what about all those other Christian churches?
“Gospel Without Borders”
Sunday, April 15
9:50 in Room 65/66 This special Sunday School presentation is sponsored by our Social Justice Advocacy Committee (a sub-committee
of our Outreach Ministry). Ruth Shepherd will be facilitating a screening of the documentary film “Gospel Without
Borders,” which brings light to the issue of immigration, and explores what our faith tradition has to say about it. The
film examines what the Bible has to say about treatment of the “stranger” and highlights experiences of documented
and undocumented immigrants in five states, including Arkansas. These stories will break the heart, inspire the spirit,
and challenge the mind.
Dive into this interactive, energizing, Bible-based program that gives children a chance to go deep in their
faith. Join us on this deep sea adventure of art, music, games, mission and more as we meet people of
deep faith from the Bible and learn what it means to be followers of God. Register online at
www.secondpreslr.org or:
Please submit a separate registration form for each child. A $5 per child registration fee is due at check-in on June 18. For more
information or to volunteer, please contact Alicia Byrd, 219-2998 or [email protected], or Jeannie Ford, 227-0000 or
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Volunteer Opportunities
Make decorations Bring snacks for teachers
Set-up June 17 (3:00-5:00 PM) Recreation
Age level shepherd help with mission/outreach projects
Crafts help with registration on June 18
(8:30-9:15 AM)
Vacation Bible School 2012
June 18-21, 9:00-11:45 am
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REGISTER NOW FOR SPY SUMMER TRIPS
Junior High Jubilee at Mo Ranch in Hunt, Texas is
July 7 – 12. This trip is for youth who will have
completed 6th though 12th grades.
The Montreat Youth Conference is July 21 – 28.
This trip is for youth who will have completed 8th
though 12th grades.
Register now before these trips fill up!
Registration forms can be found outside the Youth Ministry
Office or downloaded from the youth section of the church
website.
SPY Springs Into Action Over Break! Over Spring Break, the youth of Second Presbyterian Church volunteered their time to spread God’s love to others in many ways
through various mission efforts. On Monday morning , we wielded shovels and rakes to spruce up Sharon Otwell’s yard and spread
some fresh mulch in the flower beds. That afternoon, we played with some pups and kittens at the Humane Society while spending
several hours making toys and treats and sorting newspapers to be used for bedding in the animal shelter. On Tuesday, we doled out
some “sweat-equity,” preparing the grounds at Ferncliff for a new greenhouse. Then we got down on our hands and knees to pull weeds
and turn the soil to prepare the camp’s garden beds for spring planting. We even enjoyed some fresh carrots that had been overlooked
at an earlier harvest. To quote one precocious SPY member, “These carrots taste just like the ones they sell at Kroger!” To cap off the
week, we ventured to Rice Depot where we sorted and repackaged four pallet loads of of donated vegetable cans and tackled a 4-foot
by 4-foot cube of rice that had been frozen solid. Our job: chisel and sift the rice into smaller plastic bags so it could be distributed to
families in need of food. At the end of the day, we had prepared enough meal packages to feed 10,072 hungry people. Job well done!
DON’T GET STUCK WITHOUT A PADDLE! Mark your calendars! From May 11 through May 15, all youth in grades 8 through 12 are invited to join SPY as we canoe the Buffalo River and spend two nights camping at Tyler Bend State Park. Watch the eLoop for more information and for a link to sign up for the trip.
YOUTH SUNDAY Youth Sunday is April 15. The youth of the church have been working very hard reflecting on scripture, crafting prayers and shaping the liturgy in preparation to lead worship at the 8:30, 9:00 and 11:00am services. Watching them gear up for this big day, it is clear that our youth are energized and excited to share their faith with the congregation. During all three services, Bekah Hall, Stephanie Holiman and Haynes Burnside will be preaching. The service will include the youth’s favorite hymns, a Ferncliff Minute for Ministry, and a time of recognition for our graduating high school seniors.
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SECOND PRESBYTERIAN DOCUMENTARY FILM SERIES
SUNDAYS- APRIL 15, 22, & 29
3:00-5:00 PM; Second Hall
POPCORN, DRINKS, AND MOVIES!!!!
April 15- “carbon nation”- Facilitator: General (Ret.) Wesley K. Clark
Tired of the doom-and-gloom news about climate change? “carbon nation” is an inspirational,
optimistic, solutions-based, non-preachy, non-partisan film that shows tackling climate change boosts the
economy, increases national & energy security, and promotes health & a clean environment.
April 22- “KJB: The Amazing Tale of the Birth of the King James Bible”- Facilitator: Ben Combs
This film tells the thrilling true story behind the most important manuscript in history. Acclaimed actor
John Rhys-Davies visits landmarks, explains relics and leads the audience back into a darker time to
discover this fascinating tale of saints and sinners, power and passion, as the greatest translation of Holy
Scripture emerges into a world and culture that would never be quite the same again.
April 29- “Food, Inc.” - Facilitator: Rex Enoch (Retired Director of Education, Heifer Project International)
“Food, Inc. does for the supermarket what Jaws did for the beach.” The movie is shaking up our
perceptions of what we eat. This powerful documentary deconstructing the corporate food industry in
America provides facts behind problems like food poisoning, pollution, labor abuse, and rampant
hunger….and shows what you can do to help make a difference.
5 Easy Pieces (of the puzzle) Chances are you're already recycling the cans, bottles, and paper that
gets picked up at the curb, but what about all that other stuff that's lurking in your drawers or closets - like outdated gadgets and dead batteries - that you're not sure how to recycle? The following household items are especially important to donate or recycle because they contain materials that can contaminate the environment if they wind up in landfills or that can easily be reclaimed for use in new products. Here are some convenient ways to keep them out of the trash:
Electronics: All Office Depot, Staples, and Best Buy stores accept larger electronics like desktop computers for recycling for a small
fee (usually $10) and smaller ones like cell phones and PDAs for free. Goodwill stores accept used computer equipment for free.
Rechargeable batteries: From cordless phones and power tools, digital cameras, and other gizmos - these can be recycled for free
at 30,000 drop-off points nationwide, including retailers such as Home Depot, Lowe's, RadioShack, Sears, and Target.
Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs use 75 percent less energy than incandescent bulbs, but they contain a small amount of mercury
and shouldn't be thrown in the trash.
Plastic Bags: Luckily, lots of retailers like Wal-Mart, Safeway, Albertsons, Wegmans, Krogers, and Giant now have bins where you
can recycle plastic grocery bags (and newspaper, drycleaning, bread, and sealable food storage bags).
Anything you don't need that could be of great value to others — for instance, you can donate your used prescription glasses to
the nonprofit OneSight at any LensCrafters, Pearle Vision, Sunglass Hut, Target Optical, or Sears Optical location (or go to One Sight
for more locations near you). You can also donate unused, unexpired medications including antibiotics, pain relievers, and others by
mailing them to the Health Equity Project. The glasses and medications will be distributed to people in need in developing countries.
Kids come to camp for fun and in the course of events they learn new skills, self-
confidence, grow friendships and explore what it means to live in harmony with their
Creator. Since the camp experience is full of sights, sounds, experiences and fun, it
makes an impression on children that lasts a lifetime. Jesus didn’t choose a
classroom setting for sharing the Good News. Jesus chose the small group, round-
the-clock, experiential learning model. Jesus conducted camp with his disciples.
Children need meaningful mentors beyond their parents. Enthusiastic young adult
counselors fill this important role. In our backyard we have one of the best
Presbyterian summer camps in the nation. Ferncliff has a national reputation for
creative programming, quality staff, creation care, and mission focus. There is a wide
variety of camps to choose from throughout the weeks of June and July. Registration
has recently opened. Go to www.ferncliff.org and look for a fun week of camp for your
kids – or family camp for the whole family. It can make a long lasting, positive impact
on their lives. It is a place where faith and fun flourish together.
We know that learning is enhanced by fun. It’s FUNdamental! Kids
gravitate toward what is fun. Effective education taps in to this.
“A playful path is the shortest road to happiness.” – author unknown
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Inviting all Presbyterian Women and Friends to adorn your pink hats and join us for a
day of fun, food and fellowship. Lunch is provided.
May the best hat win!
Come join the Second Pres Gardeners on Tuesday, April 10 at 1:00 p.m. in the church library for a planning meeting on the spring
cleanup and planting. As you may have noticed, the good work of some committed volunteers has paid off and the gardens are
looking really great. They still need tender loving care and all that means is a willing heart and some of your time. We have divided
the different gardens into teams and you can work on a team that will set the time to work based on everyone's schedule. We are
only asking for 1-3 hours a month of your time and the benefits are great - Great fellowship and the knowledge that you can make
Second Presbyterian inviting and beautiful at the same time.
Second Readers, Wednesday, April 18, 4:00p.m., Room #60
Visitors are welcome to join with Second Readers for a
discussion of The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel
Barberry. The international bestseller is about ideas, friendship,
love, beauty, and the meaning of life. It is both humorous and
heartbreaking. The story is told by two narrators: Renee, the
concierge at a luxury Paris apartment building and Palome, a 12
year old who lives there with her family. Contact Fayrene
April 9: Miriam Circle, 6:30 PM April 10: General Meeting and Day Circles, 10:00 AM April 12: Second Cup of Coffee, 8:45 AM April 15: Huldah Circle, 5:00 PM April 17: Together in Service, 9:30 – 11:00 AM April 24: Coordinating Team, 2:00 PM April 26: Second Cup of Coffee, 8:45 AM
In Harm’s Way
Zach Bogart, Marti Rouby’s nephew, serving in South Korea Steven Prather, Jason Prather’s brother, deployed to Afghanistan with the Marines. Michael Borchert, nephew of Don & Betsy Borchert, in Afghanistan. Jay Johnson, Audra Jones’ brother, deployed to Afghanistan (this is his 4th deployment) Matthew Powell, grandson of Dorothy Powell, Fort Rucker, AL Ameer Armoto, grandson of Mary Stelzl, back in the states from Afghanistan – at Laughlin AFB Jonathan Johnson, grandson of Helen Scott, nephew of Clarke & Cindy Scott Huisman, Robbins AFB, GA Matt Powell, son of Holly Powell – serving at the Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, VA David Henry, son of Mary Helen & Joe Henry - Hawaii Oscar Pais – back from Iraq Anthony Murtha, Kaye McLeod’s nephew – serving on USS Abraham Lincoln Billy Hamilton, friend of Heather Copeland – returned from Iraq Isaac Arnold, nephew of Sage & Joe Arnold – flying over Afghanistan Austin Clevenger, son of Marsha Clevenger – Ft. Hood, TX
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].
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To Others, to God, and to Us
The One Great Hour of Sharing Offering will
be received on Easter Sunday.
Monies received will be shared by: •the Presbyterian Hunger Program to alleviate
hunger and eliminate its causes in the United States
and across the globe;
•Self-Development of People to facilitate long-term
change in the communities and lives of
economically poor, oppressed and disadvantaged
people; and
•Presbyterian Disaster Assistance to provide
immediate help in times of disaster and assist with
long-term recovery
SHARING BRINGS JOY
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 Nine O’Clock Music Coordinator Mandy Buzzard Organist Adam Savacool Business Administrator Brian Perry Director of Planned Giving Malinda Kirchner Facilities Manager David Beach Administrative Associates Sage Arnold Nancy Coleman Robin De Rossitte Sharon Hughes Pam Luther Child Care Coordinator Shea Pickens Sextons Berta Serrano Guy Howze
Sundays: Worship Services 8:30 AM, 9:00 AM (Communion), 11:00 AM Sunday School: 9:50
Newsletter Articles may be emailed to [email protected] Next deadline: Thursday, April 12 and Thursday, April 26
Bulletin Board Hospitalized *Discharged *Joan Rorex, *Harold Terry Our Sympathy to Joanne Riddick on the death of her cousin, Sanford McDonnell. Gy Alexander on the death of her sister. The family and friends of Johnnie Moum. We Rejoice with Sharon & Ed Hankins and Frances Royston on the birth of grandson and great grandson, Mason Lee Blanz. Renie Rule on the birth of a granddaughter, Kathryn Tilley Warriner. Anna-Kate and Peter Bogaards on the birth of their daughter, Emmalijn Mae. The Stamp Out Hunger Project: Presbyterian Women have a postage stamp collecting project. The cancelled stamps are sold to a dealer who pays mainly by the pound. The money received is donated to three deserving non-profits: Church World Service, Bread for the World, and Atlanta’s Open Door Community. Tear or cut stamps from your envelopes, leaving at least 1/8 inch of paper on each side. Bring them to the box in the narthex. Campbell Soup Labels Needed. From Goodland Academy, Hugo, Oklahoma: Thank you for collecting Campbell Soup labels. Our goal of 1,500,000 for a new 7-passenger minivan is steadily progressing. Please remove the whole label including the UPC code from your product. Labels are acceptable as 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. We would appreciate your help…..In keeping the church office informed when there is a sickness in your family, when someone is in the hospital, or a death has occurred. Please also keep us updated on the sickness or concern so that the information we have on our Care and Concern line is 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, but in order for us to offer pastoral care, we need to be aware of your situation. We also want to know about the joys, accomplishments and achievements of members of the church. Please call Nancy Coleman or Karen Akin in the church office with information, 227-0000, or email [email protected] or [email protected]. Thanks for your help! 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 would like to copy such to help fill in some of the gaps in our church records. Please contact Fayrene Johnson, 663-2733 or [email protected]
