Dedicated to Jesus Christ, we are committed to making a difference by

caring for one another, growing in our ministries, and reaching beyond ourselves.

PARSON TO PERSON

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Second Presbyterian Church

March 22, 2017 Issue No. 3

SECOND CHANCES

Holy Week Schedule 2

Farewell Lunch 3

Game/Mission Night 4

Habitat House Update 4

VBS 5

Easter Lilies 6

Easter Egg Hunt 8

March 26: Dan Hans

April 2: Dan Hans

April 9 (Palm Sunday): Sara Benedetti

April 13 (Maundy Thursday): “Stations of the Cross” Meditation

April 16 (Easter): Dan Hans

April 23: David Holden

April 30: Dan Hans

Speak what we feel, not what we ought to say – Duke of Albany in King Lear.

Heeding Shakespeare’s advice, in my final Parson to Person reflection with you, I share some personal thoughts with the deep hope that they will be heard with the deep love that generates them. Here are some things I have noticed or experienced at Second Church - things you can do for your new pastor - things that I hope come across with the hopeful concern with which they are intended.

Let your new pastor be who he/she is. A new pastor is different from prior pastors and necessarily so, as each of us is a unique person. God made your pastor in God’s image so try not to fit him/her into your image of what you think he/she should be. As Thomas Merton observed in No Man Is an Island: The beginning of love is to let those we love be completely themselves, and not twist them to fit our own image. Otherwise, we love only the reflection of ourselves we find in them. Celebrate the uniqueness of your new leader and be open to how God wants to lead Second Church into the future through the unique leading of a new leader. Even the parson is a person!

Just because certain things have been done in a certain way in the past here at Second does not mean they need to continue to be done that way. When we grip something too tightly, whether it is a person or an idea or a principle or a procedure, we squeeze the life out of it and all we have left is a lifeless shell. Celebrate new ideas and recognize that God moves in new and mysterious ways beyond what any of us might be sure is the best way. None of us is always right and most of us are often wrong!

We can live a both/and life and need not be confined to an either/or world. New plans need not be feared for how they might take away from existing plans. When a new opportunity is presented, rather than worry about how it might draw people from an existing involvement, celebrate that the new venture may be able to involve people not presently connected. It need not be either the new opportunity or the existing option; it can be both the new and the existing. Think “abundance” not “scarcity”!

Second Church is blessed with many dedicated members and much effective ministry. While it has strong ministry and mission commitments, there needs to be flexibility and adaptability in how the congregation engages in its priorities. I wish Second Church – its members and staff – all the best in this exciting new chapter in your life. Please know that I will pray for you as I hope you will pray for me. Thank you for the opportunity to have served as your pastor for these past nine years.

Blessings, Dan

SECOND SHARING . . . Holy Week Worship, Envisioning Our Future Report PAGE 2

Palm Sunday - April 9

8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. One Great Hour of Sharing Offering

Processional with palms at both services

(Easter Egg Hunt - see back page for details)

Maundy Thursday - April 13

7:00 p.m. Service “Stations of the Cross” Meditation

Sara Benedetti, David Holden, Dan Hans

Holy Week Lunchtime Worship

Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church (180 E. Maxwell St.)

April 10-April 14 - 11:30-12:30 p.m.

This year’s services will be held at Maxwell Street. An added component this year will be a 30-minute musical presentation from

11:30-Noon (see below). This year’s services will begin at noon in the Sanctuary and will center on theme “Unlearn Fear and

Hate.” The services will be interfaith with community leaders addressing the topic. A light lunch will be served in the Fellowship

Hall at 12:30pm.

Monday - Nathan Jasiniski, cello; Tuesday - Bernardo Scarambone, piano; Wednesday - Zachary Marshall, tenor

Thursday - Jane Johnson, organ; Friday - ToniMarie Marchioni and Nicholas Stovall, oboe

Holy Week Worship

Easter Sunday - April 16

Communion Service - 8:00 a.m.

Regular Worship - 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Nursery available at 9:30 and 11:00 service only.

Sermon Title: “Has It Dawned on You?” by Dan Hans

Anthems: “O Be Joyful” René Clausen “Hallelujah Chorus” (Messiah) G.F. Handel

Mini Breakfast: 8:45-11:00 a.m. Menu: Strata, Hashbrown Casserole, Pastries, Fresh Fruit, OJ

Suggested Donation: $8/adults; $5/children under 11; $25 family max

Envisioning Our Future TogetherEnvisioning Our Future TogetherEnvisioning Our Future TogetherEnvisioning Our Future Together Gatherings ReportGatherings ReportGatherings ReportGatherings Report

The summary from the group meetings of Second Church members to discuss their thoughts and hopes for

the future will be presented to the Session at its April 9 meeting. On that occasion reports from group

facilitator Rev. Darryl Baker and from three of our elders on what was heard in those meetings will be

shared and analyzed. Written copies of these reports will be presented in the June newsletter or may be

obtained in the church office.

On Sunday May 7 at noon in the Fellowship HallOn Sunday May 7 at noon in the Fellowship HallOn Sunday May 7 at noon in the Fellowship HallOn Sunday May 7 at noon in the Fellowship Hall, Rev. Darryl Baker and several elders will be present to

share these findings with the congregation as a whole. This will not be a formal Congregational Meeting

as no action will need to be taken. It will be a time to hear the summary reports and ask follow up

questions. The goal of these meetings has been to provide a glimpse from the congregation’s perspective of

where Second Church has been, is now and needs to be going so that a future Pastoral Nominating

Committee might use this picture to seek the next installed Pastor/Head of Staff. Thank you to all who

participated in this process.

SECOND SHARING . . . Buckhorn Children’s Center, Forum, Chamber Chorale, Farewell Lunch PAGE 3

SUNDAY FORUM SCHEDULE

The following Forum classes will meet on Sundays (9:40-10:40 a.m.)

April 2 - Muslim-Christian Dialog

Led by Ollie Rashid

April 9 - Uspiritus

Led by Monica Clark

April 16 - No Forum (Easter Brunch)

April 23 - Kentucky Legislature

Led by Kelly Flood

April 30 - History Topic Led by Susan Bottoms

Join us for Lunch and Farewell to Join us for Lunch and Farewell to Join us for Lunch and Farewell to Join us for Lunch and Farewell to

Dan and Beth HansDan and Beth HansDan and Beth HansDan and Beth Hans

Sunday, April 30Sunday, April 30Sunday, April 30Sunday, April 30 12:00 noon 12:00 noon 12:00 noon 12:00 noon ---- Fellowship Hall Fellowship Hall Fellowship Hall Fellowship Hall

All are invited to lunch and say “goodbye” to Dan and Beth Hans as they embark on the next

chapter of their lives. Cards or notes of appreciation can be sent to the church office or

you can place in the designated basket the day of the lunch.

Menu: Meatloaf, Potato Casserole, Spinach and Strawberry Salad, Vegetable Medley, Rolls and CakeMenu: Meatloaf, Potato Casserole, Spinach and Strawberry Salad, Vegetable Medley, Rolls and CakeMenu: Meatloaf, Potato Casserole, Spinach and Strawberry Salad, Vegetable Medley, Rolls and CakeMenu: Meatloaf, Potato Casserole, Spinach and Strawberry Salad, Vegetable Medley, Rolls and Cake

RSVP by calling the church office (254-7768). Suggested donation: $9/adult; $6/children under 11; $25/family max

In November 2015 women of Second Church hosted a brunch/auction to raise funds for Buckhorn Children’s Center. At the brunch, the women made quilt squares outlining their own hands and Joan Bush used the squares to make this quilt. Thanks to all the ladies who contributed their time, talents, funds, and prayers to create this beautiful quilt for Buckhorn. It is currently hanging in the Gathering Place until April 29, when we will present it to them with the following message: Though we are miles apart we are always holding you in our hearts.

• Save the Date for Saturday, April 29 - Buckhorn’s Rankin Cottage Workday. Sign up in the Gathering Place April 9 and April 23. Contact Nellie Wilkinson (nello40@aol.com or 859-

338-9604) for details.

BUCKHORN CHILDREN’S CENTER

Lexington Chamber Chorale presents:

EMBRACEABLE EARTH: LOVE FOR OUR PLANET

When: Earth Day Saturday, April 22

Time: 7:30 p.m. Where: Second Church Sanctuary

Music in praise of and with concerns for our planet. Selections include “The Earth Adorned,” Kasar Mie La Gaji” (The Earth is Tired), and Native American Ambiances. Former Kentucky poet laureates George Ella Lyon and Richard Taylor will read from their works in praise of and with concerns for our planet.

In addition, next year’s season will be announced!

Tickets - $20.00 general admission and $10.00 student admission (available at the door).

SECOND SHARING . . . MEMBER NEWS, SPY (YOUTH) HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PAGE 4

MEMBER & OTHER NEWS

Congratulation to Andrew and Sarah Boerkircher on the birth of son, John Harold, born February 23.

Sympathy to Darlene Lowe on the recent death of her mother.

Sympathy to the family of Sameera Hennein who died in Chicago on March 9 following a stroke.

Second Presbyterian Church Habitat House is making progress! We’ve partnered with 7 other local churches to build a house at 647 Ohio St. Second Church has also committed to provide $25,500 of the necessary funds for completion of the project. We have an anonymous donor that will match dollar for dollar donations for the $7,000 dollars we are short for our habitat commitment.

If you can help be part of this exciting opportunity for mission, please send your check payable to Second Church, marked “Habitat” in the memo line and place in the offering plate on Sunday or mail to Second Presbyterian Church, 460 East Main St., Lexington, KY 40507.

SECOND PRESBYTERIAN YOUTH (SPY)

The last several of weeks have been filled with fun and excitement for the youth here at Second Church, and we couldn’t be more excited about all that we have in store for the coming weeks!

⇒ Sunday School: Sundays, 9:40-10:40 am

⇒ Youth Group, 6th-12th grade: Sundays, 5:00-7:00 ⇒ High School Bible Study: Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30

• Youth Group Olympics continues until May 7th, where youth will challenge each other for the gold medal and a trip to Kings Island!

Youth Sunday 2017

Our annual Youth Sunday Worship service is scheduled for Sunday, May 14 (Mother’s Day). Seniors: If you would like to preach a sermon, please contact Sara.

The home we are building with 7

other churches is for Cynethia

“Neeka” Jackson and her two boys,

Jackquese (14) and Jo’seiya(2).

Look for details on the dedication

coming soon.

Youth/Family Game

and Mission Night

Wednesday, May 3

5:30-7:30 p.m. (Fellowship Hall)

There is no cost for this evening, but you do

need to sign up so we can plan to have enough

food. You can email Sara Benedetti

(sarab@2preslex.org) or call the church office

(254-7768). There will also be signups in

upcoming bulletins. 20’S AND 30’S EVENT

⇒ April 23 April 23 April 23 April 23 - Keeneland TailgateKeeneland TailgateKeeneland TailgateKeeneland Tailgate following the

11:00 service. More information will be

coming by email.

SECOND SHARING . . . Birthdays, For The Health Of It, Vacation Bible School PAGE 5

APRIL BIRTHDAYS FOR THE HEALTH OF IT

1 Sue Carl, Barber Clark

2 Mike Garrett, Anne Evans

4 Jack Edmiston, Vita Carman, Mary Tebbs, Ben Bowzer

5 Greg Zoll 6 Ron Rogers, Christian Kermode

7 Glenn Railey, Vicki Wilson, Joe Evans, Brackin Poynter

8 Diana Vetter 9 Harriet Collier, Kathleen Richardson, Jennie Brown,

Jack Deitz

10 Neven Gardner, Christian Champe

11 Karen May

12 Sally Malmer, Jim Rogers

13 Dave Watt 14 Callie Keller 16 Carl Boyer, Dale Thoma, Jackie Graves, Blair Lee

17 Lee Ricketts, Lana Morrice, Anne Atcher, Madeline Franklin

19 Andy Smith, Brittany Lockhart 20 Martha Anderson, Mimi Dildilian, Carolyn Looff,

Cathy Rogers

21 Mac Rogers, David Fisher, Jennifer Davis, Michael Friesen, Jacques Mbong

22 Leslie Rhodes, Bill Elder, Ethan Isaacs

23 Katy Breeze, Eli Williams

24 Bob Phipps, Delbert Renfroe

25 Angie Post 26 Hank Phillips, Kay Harris, Evan Copeland

27 Kathy Kluemper 28 Karen Minton

29 Hendy Seelbach, Matthew DeMoss

30 Pat Webb, Haley McCauley, Claire Waller, Andrew Polites, Ben Morrice, Jason Morrice, Katie Morrice, Lauryn Spires

Vacation Bible School June 19-22, 1:00-3:30

Ages 3 – 5th Grade

(Volunteers Needed!)

This year we will be journeying back in time to Rome to meet Paul and the Chris-

tians of the early church! Children and volunteers will be able to experience the

foods, clothing, activities, and marketplace just like families living during Bible

times. We need YOU to help us bring the Bible to life and have an amazing VBS this

summer!

We need group leaders to experience VBS with the children, people with crafting skills to lead crafts and

help decorate, game leaders, food helpers, and those with drama skills to help br ing Rome to life!!! If

you would be interested in learning more or volunteering to help, please contact Jen Brown

(jenb@2preslex.org).

Even to your old age and gray hairs, I am He who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you.

Isaiah 46:4

There are a growing number of resources in our area for caregivers and care receivers. UK Elder Care offers many services including written materials:

"Pathways Guide"--senior resource guidebook

"Caring For a Person with Alzheimers" "Prepare to Care" from AARP

You can contact them at 323-4600.

Other numbers to know:

• Greater Ky/So. Ind. Alzheimers Assoc. - 266-5283

• Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging & Independent Living - 266-1116

• Bluegrass Care Navigators--help with facing challenges of serious illness, providing improved comfort and quality of life - 492-0812

• Bluegrass Elder Abuse Prevention - 313-5167

• ITN-transportation for seniors & visually impaired - 252-8685

Upcoming Community Resource Events: I Know Expo - April 2nd from 12:00-4:30 (Bluegrass Ballroom at Lexington Center)

Mind Matters Health Fair - April 26 from 10:00-2:00 at Fayette Co. Extension Office (1140 Harry Sykes Way) Both events are free and open to the public.

Jackie Graves, Parish Nurse

SECOND SHARING . . . Easter Lilies, Justice Ministry, All Church Retreat, OGHS, Presbyterian Women PAGE 6

Fill the sanctuary with Easter Lilies!

If you would like to take part by honoring or remembering your loved ones with a lily or blanket (benefit Church World Services), look for sign ups in the bulletin on Sundays, March 19 and 26.

Lilies and blankets are $10 each; Note the amount given for lilies are not tax deductible.

EASTER LILIES

ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING

One Great Hour of Sharing is one of our four annual special offerings of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) that will be received on April 9 (Palm Sunday). It funds:

Self Development of Peoples/Programs

Presbyterian Hunger Program

Disaster Relief

JUSTICE MINISTRY NEWS

Presbyterian Women of Transylvania Presbytery will hold the SPRING GATHERING at First Presbyterian Church in Lexington on Saturday, April 22.

The cost will be $12.00 for registration (this includes the lunch). Please contact Sandra Harrison (273-9375) for reservations no later than April 7th.

ATTENTION PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN!

Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.' 1 John 3:18

• Nehemiah Action Assembly - Tuesday, April 25th from 7:00-8:30pm (doors open at 6:30) Heritage Hall

If we at Second Church can gather for worship 52 times a year certainly, just once a year, we can join our interfaith BUILD community to DO JUSTICE at the Nehemiah Action to hold our public officials accountable to do what is right, what is fair and what is just. For Justice is the heart of what God is and what God does.

If you and your family, friends, neighbors, co-workers are distressed about the ongoing gun violence, drugs and criminal activity that continues to cause pain and suffering in ALL areas of our city, the power of your presence April 25th, along with 2000 concerned citizens, is imperative to stop the violence and reclaim our neighborhoods. In 2016, Lexington had the highest homicide rate in over a decade! 101 shootings that left 81 injured and 24 dead. So far this year 5 deaths and reports of random gunfire throughout our city!

Too many of our sisters and brothers with mental illness still lack accessible, continuous mental health care. People are released from the hospital or jail, and then wait for weeks to be seen in outpatient care, especially if they are poor, because there's not enough resources available. About 500 homeless people in our city have mental illness. Yes, the power of your presence for "the least of these" is what Jesus expects us to do.

Second's Justice Ministry Team will provide a lite meal, 5:00-6:15. Lakshman will be making two trips to Heritage Hall (6 and 6:30). Please contact Bill or Fredda Moody (wgfsmoody@aol.com), Judy Maxson (jke659@gmail.com) or sign-up on the bulletin board outside the office by noon on Sunday, April 23rd if you plan to dine and/or ride from Second Church.

• REMINDER to all 42 Justice Ministry Network Members: RALLY, Monday, March 27th, 7:00pm Consolidated Baptist

Please contact your Team Leader (Fredda, Bill, Catherine, Jim D., Judy M.) if you have any questions, concerns or need a ride.

All Church Retreat Saturday, April 1st (10:00 am-4:00 pm)

Cost: $10/person ($40 max per family)

Please join us for a day of fun, fellowship, worship, and relaxation at Camp Burnamwood! We have lots of great activities planned including games, hiking, arts and crafts, lunch, and much more! You can also just take time to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature!

If there are those who need a ride to camp, the bus will be available. If you would like to ride the bus, email Sara Benedetti (sarab@2preslex.org). Sign up deadline: March 26.

SECOND SHARING . . . Calendar, Bible Studies and More PAGE 7

CHURCH CALENDAR

Saturday, April 1

9:00 a.m. Women’s Book Group (Gathering Place) Wednesday, April 5

6:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast (Bob Evans) Thursday, April 6

6:30 p.m.. Carillon Handbell Rehearsal (204) 7:30 p.m. Covenant Choir Rehearsal (Chapel) Saturday, April 8

9:00 a.m. Saturday Book Group (Gathering Place)t Sunday, April 9 (Palm Sunday) 12:00 p.m EASTER EGG HUNT

5:00 p.m. Youth Group (Youth Room) 7:00 p.m. Session Meeting (202) Monday, April 10

12:00 p.m. Noontime Worship (Maxwell) 1:00 p.m. Beth Wachs Circle (Forum) 5:30 p.m. Finance (204) 6:30 p.m. Worship and Music (202) 7:00 p.m. Mission Committee (Campbell Room) Tuesday, April 11

12:00 p.m. Noontime Worship (Maxwell) 7:00 p.m. Trustee Meeting (202) Wednesday, April 12

6:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast (Bob Evans) 12:00 p.m. Noontime Worship (Maxwell) 6:00 p.m. High School Bible Study (Youth Room) Thursday, April 13

12:00 p.m. Noontime Worship (Maxwell) 6:30 p.m. Personnel (202) 6:30 p.m. Carillon Handbell Rehearsal (204) 7:30 p.m. Covenant Choir Rehearsal (Chapel) Friday, April 14 (Good Friday) Office Closed

12:00 p.m. Noontime Worship (Maxwell) Saturday, April 15

9:00 a.m. Women’s Book Group (Gathering Place) Sunday, April 16 (Easter) 8:00 a.m. Easter Worship with Communion

8:45 a.m. Easter Brunch (Fellowship Hall) 9:30 a.m. Easter Worship

11:00 a.m.Easter Worship

Wednesday, April 19

6:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast (Bob Evans) 6:00 p.m. High School Bible Study (Youth Room) Thursday, April 20

6:30 p.m. Carillon Handbell Rehearsal (204) 7:30 p.m. Covenant Choir Rehearsal (Chapel) Saturday, April 22

9:00 a.m. Women’s Book Group (Gathering Place) 7:30 p.m. Lexington Chamber Chorale (Sanctuary) Sunday, April 23

12:00 p.m. Congregational Meeting (Sanctuary) 12:15 p.m. Deacons Meeting (202) 5:00 p.m. Youth Group (Youth Room) Wednesday, April 26

6:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast (Bob Evans) 6:00 p.m. High School Bible Study (Youth Room) Thursday, April 27

6:30 p.m. Carillon Handbell Rehearsal (204) 7:30 p.m. Covenant Choir Rehearsal (Chapel) Saturday, April 29

9:00 a.m. Saturday Book Group (Gathering Place) Sunday, April 30

5:00 p.m. Youth Group (Youth Room)

���� Women’s Saturday Discussion Women's Saturday discussion group meet each Saturday at 9:00 a.m. in the Gathering Place. Please join us as we discuss The Friendship of Women: The Hidden Tradition of the Bible by Joan Chittister. Contact Laura Garden (333-

4960) for details.

����Men’s Breakfast Men’s Breakfast meets each Wednesday (6:30-7:30 a.m.) at Bob Evans we study The Divine Dance by Richard Rohr. Questions? Call Shawn Caudill (219-

1249).

����Beth Wachs Monday Circle

The Monday Beth Wachs Circle will meet Monday, April 10 at 1:00 p.m., in the Forum Room. Join us for dessert and bible study.

����Prayer Shawl Ministry

We meet the third Tuesday of the month at 12:30 pm in Room 204 (April 18). If you would like a prayer shawl for a congregation member or yourself, contact our Parish Nurse, Jackie Graves (254-7768).

����Candlelight Circle

The Candlelight Circle meets Monday, April 24 at 7:00 p.m. Call Dawn Railey (433-1677) for details on location.

����Second Book Club

Second Book Club will meet on Tuesday, April 25 at 7:00 pm in the Campbell Room as they discuss The Sympathizer by Viet Than Nguyen. Contact Ed Reeves (309-1929) for more information.

SECOND E-SHARING The next issue of Second Sharing will be mailed on April 26 and emailed to those who are signed up to receive Second E-Sharing. The electronic version can be seen on our website at www.2preslex.org.

BIBLE STUDIES AND MORE

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Come join us (rain or shine) for smiling faces, bubbles blowing in the breeze, hunting for eggs and celebrating the new life that comes through Easter!

Invite your friends, neighbors and grandchildren to join us!! Be sure the children bring their own baskets.

We could also use your help!

• Greeters: Friendly faces to greet people

• Activity Assistants: Support kids as they color bags, blow bubbles, color with chalk and other fun activities as they wait for the Easter Egg Hunt to begin

• Hunt Leaders: Start and supervise egg hunts

• Photographers: We need some great photos taken

• Clean up: Help with outside/inside clean up

Let us know how you would like to help by contacting Julia Leopold (jleopold@twc.com).

EASTER EGG HUNT

EASTER EGG HUNT - PALM SUNDAY, APRIL 13

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