Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.€¦ · When Dr. King was killed, he was in Memphis,...

W hen I remember the brief and intense life of Dr. Martin

Luther King, Jr., I think of the haunting quatrain by Edna St. Vincent Millay:

My candle burns at both ends; It will not last the night;

But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends- It gives a lovely light!

He was just 39 years old, in the prime of life, when he was gunned down in Memphis, Tennessee, by a hired assassin. They intended to be rid of the preacher, activist and disturber of the peace. The racists reasoned that if they killed the leader, the "Movement" would die. So, they killed him, and he was not even 40 years old. His enemies made a big miscalculation. They killed him, but his cause would not die. Dr. King has become more powerful in death than in life. His dream has bloomed into a reality perhaps beyond the most hopeful expectations anyone had while he was alive, or even had he lived a long life advocating his dream. Today, nearly 49 years after his death, he continues to show up in name and spirit. His legacy will continue to be embellished, and he will not be forgotten. Hundreds of thousands of people across the nation and around the world celebrate his life and continue to commit themselves to the ideals for which he lived and died. As Americans, the impact of his life continues to cast a "lovely light" across our land and into the dark corners of our national life together. I

remember when I lived and served a congregation in Berlin, Germany- the congregation itself was named after Dr. King, (in all one word, as Germans do: ‘MartinLutherKing Kirchen Gemeinde.’ The continuing impact of Dr. King continues to extend to Europe and far beyond as a reference point of interfaith, ecumenical and community hospitality and healing. We tend to forget the extent to which Dr. King was interested and involved in those related

issues that were the spawn of racism. Racism is not singular. It reaches its ugly tentacles into many related areas. Dr. King understood this. He saw the bigger picture, and was widely criticized for it. He was human. He pushed the movement from social integration to economic justice to an awareness of unchecked economic globalization. He was concerned about the economic marginalization of minorities worldwide. He wanted all people to have a fair and equal chance for advancement based on character and competence, not skin color. His scholarship was remarkable and his preaching prowess unquestioned, yet he remained devoted and focused to the necessary tasks at hand. When Dr. King was killed, he was in Memphis, Tennessee, supporting a strike by one of the poorest and most humble classes of the working

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Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Annual Congregational Meeting

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THE CHURCH TOWER · A NEWSLETTER OF THE SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF BALTIMORE

The Rev. Dr. Tom Blair Pastor

The Rev. Jenn DiFrancesco

Associate Pastor

Joyce Zimmerman Pastoral Assistant

Amy Carlson, M. Div.

Director of Christian For-mation and Congregational

Life

Beth Heizer Pastoral Counselor

Philip Olsen

Director of Music

Hsiao-Ying Lin Associate Director of Music

Beau Lochte

Handbell Choir Director

Julie Evans Communications Coordinator

Linda Venable-Ward Office Administrator

Caroline Mapp

Bookkeeper

Rob Brown Facilities Manager

Second Presbyterian Church 4200 St. Paul Street

Baltimore, MD 21218 Phone: 410.467.4210

Fax: 410.467.4287

Session Highlights: November-December 2016

A mong the highlights discussed at the November and December Session meetings, Elder Cal Herndon, who was ordained as a

youth elder for a one-year term last September, spoke of the events presented at the 873

rd Presbytery Gathering that was held at the

First Presbyterian Church of Annapolis on November 12. Cal attended as a voting member along with his father, Charles. Elder Cal Herndon shared the following key points that he learned from keynote speakers and workshops:

Getting involved with other churches; connecting with them

Getting together with youth groups from other churches

Reaching out to those of varying ethnicities and getting them to join our church

Acting to make the change happen

Learning where to start and get out of our comfort zone

Elder Charlie Herndon, who also attended as a voting participant, commented that the gathering provided the forum for a good, healthy discussion on racism. The presentation from the first keynote speaker was influenced by the presidential election. There is a need for non-violent direct action. All of us need to be aware of institutionalized racism.

As this was the first Presbytery gathering that Cal and Charles attended, both came away with a thorough understanding of Presbytery’s mission, purpose, and administrative procedures.

Meanwhile, Session endorsed Dr. Blair’s proposal to host an interfaith event at Second Presbyterian on a Sunday afternoon this spring. Mark Cudek, Prof. of Renaissance Music at Peabody, is slated to lead the event through the Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies.

~Scott Silverwood for the Session

poor - garbage collectors. We will remember the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. long after the names of his enemies disappear into the dustbin of history to be remembered no more. His legacy belongs to all of us. We are all the richer that he lived. His light shines brighter each year as we take the time to examine his work and share in the efforts of building understanding, community, and social justice. Blessings and grace to you, in Christ’s ministry, together.

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JANUARY 29 Matthew 5:1-12

“Finding Blessedness” The Rev. Dr. Tom Blair

FEBRUARY 5

Matthew 3:1-12 “Being Salt”

The Rev. Dr. Tom Blair

FEBRUARY 12 1 Corinthians 3:1-19

“The Christian Team” The Rev. Dr. Tom Blair

FEBRUARY 19 Matthew 5:38-48

“Beyond an Eye for an Eye” The Rev. Jenn DiFrancesco

FEBRUARY 26 Matthew 17:1-12

“Learning from the Mountain” Amy Carlson, M.Div.

MARCH 5

First Sunday in Lent Matthew 4:1-11

“Testing Never Ceases” The Rev. Dr. Tom Blair

Annual Congregational Meeting Sunday, February 5, 10 am, Chapel The annual congregational meeting is called for Sunday, February 5th during the 10 am Christian education hour in the chapel. The purpose of the meeting is to review annual reports, receive the 2017 budget and vote on the pastors’ 2017 terms of call. Copies of the annual report will be made available prior to the meeting.

Readying for Lent Though the season is a month away, Ash Wednesday is March 1. This is a good time to be thinking about the next liturgical season before us. Lent is all about a faith-filled journey. It is a microcosm of the journey of human life. As we retrace Jesus’ journey from the top of the Mount of Transfiguration to the desert below, the villages where he ministered and the lakeside where he spent the majority of his teaching ministry, we use his words and examples as models for our own lives. Although this is an annual journey, every time is different. In 2017 we will be tying our Lenten journey to themes that help us to acknowledge, understand and appreciate God’s undergirding, everlasting goodness. In this way, knowledge of ‘who you are and whose you are’ is as important as what it is you do. Dag Hammarskjold, the second Secretary General of the United Nations and very able philosopher once wrote, “The more faithfully you listen to the voice within you, the better you will hear what is sounding outside.” There is surprisingly little difference between becoming a faithful follower of Jesus and becoming a fully integrated human being. Our Lenten journey takes us on a trek with familiar scenes along the way; from the desert of temptation to the gates of the city of Jerusalem. This year, though, we will make some new stops to notice special gifts given us along the way. Although they may not appear to be in accord with more traditional Lenten steps, I think they will prove very helpful for us. We will revisit the gratitude exhibited by one of the ten lepers Jesus healed, (and wonder about the other nine.) We will pray with Jesus on the Mount of Olives before his betrayal. We will witness the healing power of Jesus with a man who picked up his mat and walked into a new life. We will recognize the significance of the gifts we have to share, whatever they are, along with the woman’s mite. On Palm Sunday, April 9, we will dedicate ourselves anew to the community God calls us together to be, offering our pledges for Building Faith in the Future Campaign (our Capital Reserve Fund.) And on Sunday April 16 we will celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord once again, with three services (early in the morning in Sherwood Gardens, then at 9 am and 11 am ‘in house’.)

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2017 marks a momentous milestone in Christian history: 500 years since an angry 34-year-old German theologian’s protest against corruption in the Catholic Church launched the Protestant Reformation. On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses, which he called “Disputation on the Power and Efficacy of Indulgences,” to the door of the chapel at the then new Wittenberg University (founded in 1502) where he had received his doctorate and served as a professor of theology. He vehemently objected to the church practice of granting “indulgences” to provide absolution to sinners. Essentially, the church was selling God’s forgiveness to finance the aspirations of its leaders to build a magnificent new seat for the mother church in Rome, Saint Peter’s Basilica, not to mention financing their luxurious, and in Luther’s opinion, immoral lifestyle. Through close study of the Bible, Luther had concluded that salvation came through faith and the divine grace of God alone, not through good deeds. Luther was born in 1483 in the town of Eisleben Saxony, in modern southeast Germany to Hans and Margarette Luther. His parents came from peasant stock, but his father had some success as a miner and ore smelter and wanted better for his son who showed promise. Martin entered school at age seven and continued his studies, receiving a masters

degree in grammar, logic, rhetoric and metaphysics from the University of Erfurt, with the goal of becoming a lawyer. The course of Luther’s life changed in 1505, when caught in a violent thunderstorm and fearing for his life, he prayed to St. Anne that if saved he would become a monk. However, monastic life didn’t provide the religious enlightenment and salvation that he was seeking. Luther became even further disillusioned after attending a church conference in Rome where he witnessed firsthand the immorality and corruption among Catholic priests there. He left the monastery to study at the University of Wittenberg. It was at the university studying recently available translations of the original texts of the Bible and the works of the early church philosopher Augustine (340-430 AD) that Luther began to question the teachings of the Catholic

church. He was not alone among scholars and theologians of the era in his questioning. Luther came to share Augustine’s two central beliefs: that the Bible rather than church officials was ultimate religious authority; and that salvation was bestowed through God’s divine grace and not through performing righteous acts to please God. While the true story of Luther’s nailing his 95 theses to the chapel door in defiance of the Pope may not have been as dramatic as history has portrayed, its impact was quite profound. Aided by the printing press that had been invented some 75 years earlier and was then in widespread use, copies of Luther’s theses spread throughout Germany within two weeks and Europe within two months. His actions set into motion the

Marking 500 Years of Protestant Reformation

Martin Luther

Wittenburg Church—door at the middle where Martin Luther posted his 95 theses in 1517.

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Reformation Reading List If you are curious about Martin Luther, the legacy of the Protestant Reformation, and its meaning in our life today, here are some suggested books, a few of which you may wish to read over the course of the year. For those who enjoy historical fiction, there are also books about Martin Luther’s marriage to Katerina Bora, a nun who left the convent. (Amazon Reviews)

reform of the Catholic Church and its fracturing into many Protestant sects. Luther was excommunicated in 1521 and declared a heretic. He was forced into seclusion where he translated the New Testament into German so that ordinary people could read God’s word—radically changing the relationship between church leaders and their followers. Though under threat of arrest, he managed to avoid capture and return to Wittenberg Castle Church. There he began organizing the Lutheran Church, garnering the support of German princes. In 1525 he married Katharina von Bora, a former nun who had abandoned the convent. Together they had six children. Luther’s

historical legacy was marred in his later years when he wrote a number of strident anti-Semitic treatises. He died in 1546 at the age of 62. Sources: Biography.com Martin Luther and his 95 Theses, History.com

October 31, 1517: Martin Luther and the Day that Changed the World by Martin E. Marty (2016)

“Martin Marty answers the question: Why is the Reformation relevant today? Rather than a historical narrative of Reformation events, he explains in this accessible book the issues that led to Luther’s posting of the 95 Theses, their implications for the Church and world . . . and most importantly, how this impacts

us devotionally as Christians of any denomination. As one of the world’s preeminent Luther scholars, Martin Marty also explores the concept of repentance as a central theme of the Theses. In a foreword, James Martin, SJ, offers context and a shared vision.” (At 90 pages, this is a short, accessible volume.) "Martin Marty is the most widely respected historian of Christianity in the United States today. In this little book he with clarity, compassion, and a good dose of common sense shows how Luther's story is meaningful today." —Rev. John O'Malley, S.J., University Professor, Georgetown University

The Legacy of Luther by R. C. Sprout (2016) “In this volume, R.C. Sproul, Stephen J. Nichols, and thirteen other scholars and pastors examine his life, teaching and enduring influence. Meet Martin Luther, the mercurial Reformer who, out of love for the truth and the desire to bring it to light, set the world ablaze.” R. C. Sproul has served the church as a seminary

professor, preacher, and author of more than sixty books. He is the founder and chairman of Ligonier Ministries and can be heard teaching daily on the radio program "Renewing Your Mind", which broadcasts on more than three hundred radio outlets in the United States and throughout fifty countries.”

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Why the Reformation Still Matters by Michael Reeves & Tim Chester (2016)

“Do the Reformers still have something to teach us? In this accessible primer, Michael Reeves and Tim Chester answer eleven key questions raised by the Reformers—questions that remain critically important for the church today.” Michael Reeves (PhD, King’s College, London) is president and professor of theology at Union School of

Theology in Oxford. He is the author of Delighting in the Trinity, Rejoicing in Christ, and The Unquenchable Flame: Discovering the Heart of the Reformation. Tim Chester (PhD, University of Wales) is a pastor of Grace Church, Boroughbridge, and curriculum director of the Acts 29-Oak Hill Academy, which provides integrated theological and missional training for church leaders. He is the coauthor of Total Church and is the author of over thirty books, including You Can Change, A Meal with Jesus, and Good News to the Poor.

The Reformation by Diarmaid McCulloch, 2005

The National Book Critics Circle Award–winning history of the Reformation—from the New York Times bestselling author of Christianity This book would suit those interested in a thorough history of the Reformation.

Getting the Reformation Wrong: Correcting Some Misunderstandings by James R. Payton, Jr. (2010)

"Payton's corrections to the popular Reformation mythos is refreshing. Similarly refreshing is his acknowledgement of the modern Church's indebtedness to the early Church." (Douglas M. Beaumont, Christian Apologetics Journal, Fall 2011). James R. Payton Jr. (Ph.D.,

University of Waterloo, Canada) is a professor of history at Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ontario, Canada.

Historical Fiction Luther and Katharina: A Novel of Love and Rebellion by Jody Hedlund (2015)

Children of Disobedience: The Love Story of Martin Luther and Katharina of Bora by Asta Scheib (2000)

The Reformation on TV A new three part documentary, The Reformation: This Changed Everything, is available through American Public Television. The documentary “explores the history of the Reformation, its impact on 16th century Europe, and its continuing influence on modern Christianity. Shot on location at key Reformation sites throughout Europe and featuring more than 20 notable scholars representing a broad range of historical and theological perspectives, this fast-paced series takes a journalistic look at the major characters and ideas of an incredibly tumultuous era.”

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Called as Partners in Christ’s Service: January/February Mission Projects

Service Projects

5th Sunday of Service January 29th is a 5th Sunday of Service. Join the Sunday School classes as they prepare a dinner for the Shine Into Womanhood mentoring groups. While Second Pres hosts the 4th and 5th grade girls on Friday evenings, First English Lutheran hosts the 6th and 7th grade girls on Thursday evening. Before diving into casserole making, those present will learn about the communities this program serves.

Friday evening dinners for girls participating in “Shine into Womanhood” weekly program & Walter P. Carter Elementary School Monthly Food Pantry (February 21) Please visit our sign up page to volunteer for either of these regular programs. We especially need volunteers to provide dinners most Fridays through May. www.secondpresby.org/signups.

Mission Book Group: The Dressmaker of Khair Khana: Five Sisters, One Remarkable Family, and the Woman Who Risked Everything to Keep Them Safe Wednesday, February 15, 7 pm

The Mission Book Group meets most months on the 3rd Wednesday. The book we will be discussing on February 15th is The Dressmaker of Khair Khana by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon. This is book is about “The life Kamila Sidiqi had known changed overnight when the Taliban seized control of the city of Kabul. After receiving a teaching

degree during the civil war—a rare achievement for any Afghan woman—Kamila was subsequently banned from school and confined to her home. When her father and brother were forced to flee the city, Kamila became the sole breadwinner for her five siblings. Armed only with grit and determination, she picked up a needle and thread and created a thriving business of her own.” (Amazon review)

February Collections

Souper Bowl of Caring: Sunday, February 5 On Super Bowl Sunday, February 5, our 2nd-5th grade youth are invited to collect food items for CARES Food pantry and monetary donations for the Manna House before and after each worship service. Below, please find a signup form to sign your child up to help with this special tradition at Second Presbyterian — and don’t forget to bring non-perishable food items.

Clothing Collection We are collecting items for the men at Helping Up Mission. As they note on their website, www.helpingupmission.org, “Helping Up Mission is a community of hope. We help men fighting addiction and homelessness get their lives back. Our comprehensive recovery programs address root issues of substance abuse and poverty. As one man is healed, Greater Baltimore is raised up.” Items we are collecting are:

Gently used men shoes,

New underwear (L through XXL – especially boxers),

New white t-shirts

new socks

Gently used jackets,

Gently used jeans and sweatshirts

Other gently-worn men’s clothing.

Loose Change for Guilford School The loose change that is dropped in the bin, located in the Mission Corner, will go to support our partnership with the Guilford School.

Visit the Mission page on the church website for information on our regular collections and projects: CARES food pantry, Boxtops for Margaret Brent Elementary School in Charles Village—secondpresby.org/care-serve/mission-outreach/

"Lord even as we enjoy the Super Bowl football game, help us be mindful of those without a bowl of soup to eat." This is the simple prayer made by a group of church youth more than 25 years ago. Every year since then, young people around the country have collected millions of dollars and food items for their communities through the Souper Bowl of Caring.

http://www.helpingupmission.org

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Church Family News We celebrated the birth of Isaac Lin on January 12, 2017. Isaac is the son of Joseph and Ivy Lin and little brother of Jasmine. We extend our Christian love and sympathy to the friends and family of Frances Dulkerian Schmidt, who died at Blakehurst on December 30, 2016.

Small Groups

Tuesdays at Ten Bible Study Seminar Room Would you like to see the places where Jesus revealed His identity and mission? Please come with us in February as we travel to the Holy Land via the video Bible program, “ The God We Can Know,” and explore the “I AM” sayings of Jesus. We will view captivating videos; engage in meaningful discussions; and enjoy the uplifting Christian fellowship always present whenever we meet. All of our sessions begin at 10 a.m., last for about one and one-half hours and are held at the church in Meeting Room E. (Please use glass door entrance by the Chapel on Stratford Rd.) Contact Gene Haupt at 410.366.7599 or [email protected].

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DECEMBER (We missed the birthdays of a few new mem-bers in Decem-ber– Please wish them a belated happy birthday.) 14th Lynne Agress 21st Susan Walkup 30th Cameron Troxel JANUARY 1st Elizabeth Agyingi 2nd Matt Blair Anne Holmes 3rd Jenn DiFrancesco Ben Payne Don Scott 4th Sally Birming-ham Riley Dardis Juanita Sowell Pamela Suan 6th James Lewis 7th Polly Behrens Anna Kunkoski 8th Meg Craft James Johnston 10th Ellie Paulk 12th Melissa Banister Jerry Barkdoll 13th

Jude Agyingi Gene Miller Tolliver Wyskiel 14th Susan Emrich Philip Grill Sophia Verbic 16th Chuck Harlan Katherine Mur-phy 19th Ben Hoskins Junior Musi 20th Laurel Payne Shirley Reid Susanne Wal-lengren 23rd Chase Brown Cathryn Corey Cindy Leahy 24th Bless Musi 25th Susan Mayer Clark Pool 26th Katherine Ed-wards 28th James Edwards James Mullins Will Murphy 29th Eliza Bowman Patrice Burd 30th Michael Johnston Kate Strand Luke Strand 31st Michael Putnick, Sr. FEBRUARY

1st Lauren Miller 2nd Ashlea Brown Cal Herndon Matthew Pope 3rd Rachel Dosi Jennifer Gilbert Barbara Jett Paul Koch Charles McLain Rachel Pickworth Cori Strain 4th Naimh Callahan Justin Ramzy 5th Andy Smith Laney Siems 6th Joy Anderson Harry Kleiser 7th Charley Corey Tom Monahan, Jr. 9th Thomas Bow-man 10th Ed Figler, Jr. Stacey Hardin 11th Andrea Hughes Madeline Navale-za 13th Abigail Brant 14th Paul Hume 15th Hugh Ward 18th

Caroline Hoey Ella Hoey Bonnie Sawyer 19th Richard Ambrose Jen Dardis John Hahn Charlie Martin Anna Martin Christopher Smith Brian Wodka 20th Drew Singleton 21st Kerri Classen Taylor Classen Charlie Emrich 22nd Nancy Leppla Aaron Mongeau Stephen Young 23rd Abraham Kanda-thil 24th Holly Hoey 26th Cathy Beto Abigale Pitz 28th Mary Landen

mailto:[email protected]

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

29 9 AM Worship—Chapel 5th Sunday Mission project– 10 AM Smith Hall Adult Seminar 10 AM 11 AM Worship—Sanctuary Youth Group– 4 PM

30 AA 8 PM

31 Tuesdays at 10 Bible Study Deacons 7 PM

1 Christian Education Council 6 PM Handbell Rehearsal 6 PM Stewardship Council 7 PM

2 Helping Hands 9 AM Mission Council 7 PM Choir Rehearsal 7:30 PM

3 Acts4Youth “Shine into Womanhood” Dinners 5:30 PM Tapas, Talk & Theology 7 PM

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5 ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL

MEETING 9 AM Worship—Chapel Congregational Meeting—10 AM Sunday School — 10 AM 11 AM Worship—Sanctuary Youth Group—4 PM

6 AA 8 PM

7 Tuesdays at 10 Bible Study

8 Staff Meeting 9:30 AM Handbell Rehearsal 6 PM Personnel 7 PM

9 Men’s Bible Study 7 AM Choir Rehearsal 7:30 PM

10 Acts4Youth “Shine into Womanhood” Dinners 5:30 PM

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12 9 AM Worship—Chapel Sunday School — 10 AM Adult Seminar 10 AM 11 AM Worship—Sanctuary Concerts@Second 7:30 PM

13 AA 8 PM

14 Tuesdays at 10 Bible Study Trustees 7 PM

15 Handbell Rehearsal 6 PM Mission Book Group 7 PM

16 Choir Rehearsal 7:30 PM

17 Acts4Youth “Shine into Womanhood” Dinners 5:30 PM Tapas, Talk & Theology 7 PM

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19 9 AM Worship—Chapel Sunday School — 10 AM Adult Seminar 10 AM 11 AM Worship—Sanctuary

20 President’s Day

Church office closed AA 8 PM

21 Tuesdays at 10 Bible Study Session 7 PM

22 Staff Meeting 9:30 AM Handbell Rehearsal 6 PM Prayer Shawl Ministry 7 PM

23 Choir Rehearsal 7:30 PM


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26 9 AM Worship—Chapel Sunday School — 10 AM Adult Seminar 10 AM 11 AM Worship—Sanctuary Care Receivers Seminar 2 PM Community Concerts 3:30 pM

27 Candlelighters 7 PM AA 8 PM

28 Tuesdays at 10 Bible Study Deacons 7 PM

1 Christian Education Council 6 PM Handbell Rehearsal 6 PM Stewardship Council 7 PM

2 Helping Hands 9 AM Mission Council 7 PM Choir Rehearsal 7:30 PM


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First Fridays at Saint David's Episcopal Church

Friday March 3 7:30 p.m.

Join us when Handel Choir of Baltimore collaborates with the Choir of St. David's on

a concert conducted by Arian Khaefi, featuring a world premiere by St David's

own Douglas Buchanan and music by Marylanders Dale Trumbore, Natalie

Draper and Darren Schmidt, among others. TICKETS:

$20, $6 students with I.D.

Farm to Table at Second Presbyterian Church 7:30 p.m. Saturday March 4, 2017

Inspired by the gastronomical movement of the same name, this “sustainably sourced”

concert includes flavors from our own backyard, with works by several Baltimore-

and Maryland-based composers! TICKETS: $37, $27, $10 students with I.D.

www.handelchoir.org or call 667.206.4120

Helping Hands Thursday, February 2 & March 2, 9 am Join us in the church kitchen as we make casseroles and cookies each month for Our Daily Bread. Contact Betsy Bond at [email protected].

The Bible Guys Thursday, February 9, 7 am, Westcott Rm Our Bible Guys lesson in February will come from 2 Samuel 11 & 12: 'David, Bathsheba and the prophet Nathan; ( David and his sin…)' This is a profound and pivotal chapter in the life of David and the entire Bible. The story itself virtually stands on its own as a tale of vanity, denial, realization and guilt; a very human depiction of an exalted King. Come join us for what will surely be a stimulating conversation. Doughnuts & coffee provided- come join us. Questions: [email protected]. .

Tapas, Talk and Theology – The Study of Genesis Friday, February 3 & 17, 7 pm This 10-session study that we began in September, takes us into the rich tapestry of Genesis exploring the interaction between God and very human people. Pride, family relationships, conflict and journey all showcase the best known stories of Creation, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Rebekah and Joseph. Our study begins at “The Beginning….and What Went Wrong” and concludes with “An End and Another Beginning…..Israel’s Story.” We generally meet every other Friday evening at 7:00pm with a light supper in a participant’s home followed by discussion. For meeting date, location and other information, please contact Becky Ferrell at [email protected].

Prayer Shawl Ministry Wednesday, February 22, 7 pm The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets once a month, usually on the fourth Wednesday evenings at 7:00 PM, in each other’s homes. We get together to knit and crochet prayer shawls, baby blankets, chemo caps – whatever might give comfort and care to someone going through a tough time. Love and prayers get knit right in. We think we benefit the most. Would love you to join us – everyone is welcome, beginners and experienced alike. Contact Elaine Logan at 410-243-0954 or [email protected] for location.

Candlelighters Women’s Bible Study Monday, February 27, 7 pm, Westcott Room Stay tuned for the discussion topic for our February meeting. Contact Amy Carlson at [email protected].

Flower Dedications Please consider giving flowers in 2017 in memory of someone or in celebration of a life event. The sign-up poster will be by the chapel for the early service and in the narthex for the 11 am service initially. If you have any questions, please call Joyce Zimmerman at 410-467-4210 x 16, or talk with Janet Short. Thank you.



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Care Receivers Understanding the Impact on Families

Free seminar for members of the greater Baltimore community— no solicitation of products or fee-based services

CARE RECEIVERS Sunday, February 26

2:00—3:00 pm Second Presbyterian Church (Chapel)

By 2030 there will be 72.1 million older Americans (age 65+), 70% of whom will need long-term assisted care at some point. Today 30% of Americans are caring for an elderly family member. It is likely that every one of us will

be affected by these demographics in some way.

Second Presbyterian Church is presenting this second event of a two-part series highlighting some of the key issues for care receivers and what resources are available to address the financial, health, and emotional toll this

growing problem is taking on individuals and families.

Presenters: Chuck Harlan & Cindy Levering Free Seminar: RSVP to Julie Evans at [email protected] or 410-467-4210x10.

Images from Our MLK Day of Service 2017—January 16, 2017

Painting at Project Plase Playing Bingo with Seniors at

Keswick Making cards for GEDCO

Left: Enjoying

tea with seniors

at Stadium Place

Right:

Organizing at

Abbottston

Elementary

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NONPROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE

PAID PERMIT NO. 2571 BALTIMORE, MD

Chamber Music by Candlelight February 12, 7:30 pm

Flute Quartet in D Major, K. 285 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756—1791)

Marcia Kämper, flute; Kevin Smith, violin; Lisa Steltenpohl, viola; Dariusz Skoraczewski, cello

Horn Sonata

Paul Hindemith (1895—1963) Philip Munds, horn; Mary Woehr, piano

After Hölderlin’s “Hälfte des Lebens” for Viola

and Cello Michael Hersch (b. 1971)

Peter Minkler, viola; Kristin Ostling, cello

Trio No. 2 for Oboe, Horn and Piano Hugo Kauder (1888—1972)

Turbine: Michael Lisicky, oboe; Philip Munds, horn; Mary Woehr, piano

String Quartet, No. 4, Op. 22 Paul Hindemith (1895—1963)

Clipper Mill String Quartet: Ivan Stefanovic, violin; Kevin Smith, violin; Karin Brown, viola;

Daniel Levitov, cello

Marina Piccinini & Meng Su February 26, 3:30 pm

In high international demand and hailed by Gramophone as “the Heifetz of the flute,”

Peabody flute professor Marina Piccinini will join forces with the award-winning guitarist Meng Su to present a powerhouse all-female

concert.

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