CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

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1 Finding direction by following Jesus. At Second Presbyterian Church... Finding direction by following Jesus. Welcome to CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Table of Contents Introduction to Rally Day 2 Christian Education Calendar 2 Trent Youth Rally 3 Edmunds Lecture Series 3 Second Presbyterian Church 214 Mountain Avenue, SW Roanoke, VA Contact: or info@spres.org CHURCH SCHOOL: Children s Activities During Worship 4 Children, Worship, and Wonder 4 Classes for Children 4-5 Classes for Youth 5 Classes for Adults 6-7 Sunday Activities for Youth: Youth Club, Senior Highs, and Youth Music 7-8 Parenting Group Study 8 Kids Fellowship 8 Young Adult Ministry 8-9 Midweek Offerings 9-10 This brochure and more information online:

2 This is Our Story Rally Day, September 13 Join us for Rally Day Sunday, September 13, at 10:00 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. There will be time for children, youth, and adults to learn more about what the Christian Education year has in store. A schedule of the morning is as follows: 10:00-10:15 a.m. Visit displays for Sunday and midweek CE offerings. 10:15 a.m. Children and youth are dismissed to classrooms. Confirmands and one parent meet with George Anderson in the Chapel. Adults remain in Fellowship Hall for a special presentation. 10:45 a.m. Everyone will be dismissed for worship. Thanksgiving: November (office closed) Advent Begins: November 29 Christmas Dinner/Children s Pageant: December 13 Christmas Eve Services: December 24 Christmas Day (office closed): December 25 New Year 2016 New Year s Day (office closed): January 1 CE/New Members Pancake Breakfast: January 3 Youth Winter Waterland Trip: January Youth Sunday: February 7 Ash Wednesday (Lent begins): February 10 Kairos Evening Worship/Studies Begin: February 10 Presbytery Sr. High Retreat: February Edmunds Lectures: February (Dr. Brian K. Blount) The Kittye Susan Trent Symposium for Newly Christian Education Ordained Ministers: March Calendar DR Medical/Construction Mission Trip: Rally Day - Sept. 13 (9:00, 11:00 a.m. services): February 27-March 5 Beginning Sunday School classes; Youth Groups; Presbytery Confirmation Retreat: March Choirs; Children, Worship, and Wonder (CWW); Palm Sunday: March 20 Children-at-Worship Easter (combined Sunday school): March 27 Kids Fellowship (third Saturdays): Begin Sept. 19 Easter Monday (office closed): March 28 First Day of Regular Sunday School: September 20 Confirmation Daylong Retreat with Mentors: May 1 Young Adult Ministry Gatherings: Begin Sept. 22 Pentecost, Confirmation Sunday: May 15 Youth Club and Sr. High Retreat: September Last Day of Sunday School and CWW: May 22 World Communion Sunday: October 4 Memorial Day (office closed): May 30 Trent Youth Rally: October 4 Picnic Sunday: June 5 Kairos Evening Worship and Studies: Begin Oct. 7 Evening Vacation Bible School: June College of Elders Dinner: October 14 Sr. High Mission Trip: June Commitment Sunday (Stewardship): October 18 Independence Day (office closed): July 4 Presbytery Middle School Retreat: October Morning VBS: July Preschool Sunday: October 25 Massanetta Middle School Conference: July 7-10 All Saints Sunday: November 1 Morning Vacation Bible School: July Trent PoP Colloquy for Young Ministers: Nov. 3 Sr. High Montreat Youth Conference: July 31-Aug. 6 Annual GALS Gathering: November 6-7 Trent Massanetta Get-Away: August Year Organ Anniversary Concert: November 15 Visit the church calendar: Advent Family Workshop: November 22 Page 2 Sixth Annual Trent Youth Rally Sunday, October 5, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Including pizza dinner ($5 per person) Eric Nanz will be joining us as the guest speaker for this special event. He and his wife Alana will also lead us in music, and Eric will offer the afternoon workshop for Youth Workers. Eric is an accomplished classical and rock guitarist, as well as a vocalist, worship leader, and songwriter. He holds a bachelor s degree in Music Industry from JMU, where he majored in classical guitar. He is currently the Director of Youth Ministry at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Fort Myers, FL, and a native of the Roanoke Valley. Edmunds Lecture Series FEBRUARY 28-29, 2016 FEATURING THE REV. DR. BRIAN K. BLOUNT PRESIDENT AND PROFESSOR OF NEW TESTAMENT UNION PRESBYTERIAN SEMINARY (RICHMOND, VA, AND CHARLOTTE, NC) GRADUATE OF EMORY UNIVERSITY (PHD) PRINCETON SEMINARY (MDIV) COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY (BA) Page 3 FREE Workshop for Youth Workers 2:00-4:00 p.m. He enjoys leading music for retreats and conferences. His other hobbies include running, drinking Mountain Dew Slurpees, and conversing strictly in movie quotes. You can visit Eric at his website: Kittye Susan Trent art by Judi Anderson

3 SUNDAY SECOND Meet & Greet (9:30-9:55 a.m.) Classes for all ages (10:00-10:45 a.m.) Nurseries (Infant, Toddler, 2's and 3's Rooms, near Fellowship Hall) Nursery Coordinator: Ruth Robertson The Nursery is open and available for infants and toddlers during both morning worship services and Sunday school. During the Sunday school hour, volunteer teachers lead toddlers and the 2's and 3's in a special age-appropriate class. Nursery staff and volunteers are under the nursery coordinator's supervision. During Worship Children, Worship, and Wonder (CWW) (Pre-K-1st Grade, Third Floor) Volunteer Coordinator: Alice Light During the Sunday school year, children ages pre-k through first grade enjoy their own special time of worship and wonder at CWW. Following The Children's Time during the 11:00 a.m. worship, children are excused to the CWW worship space on the third floor. They learn the stories of our faith and worship God in a setting and style geared toward their needs and stages of development. Biblical stories are told in the context of a worship experience that includes singing, response time, and "the feast." We hope this will nurture their innate sense of wonder, as they develop a sense of awe and reverence for worship. For more information, contact Alice Light (alicelight.va@gmail.com). Page 4 For Children Preschool (4-year-old Sunday School, near Fellowship Hall) Children will enjoy learning about God's Word through many different learning styles. Teachers work with children using age-appropriate lessons and play, through art, music, and storytelling. This class will use curriculum which walks through key Old Testament and New Testament Bible stories each year. The River (K-3rd Grade) (Third Floor) The River Coordinator: Maria Blackshaw Younger elementary-aged children will enjoy our Workshop Rotation Model Sunday school, called The River, a name the children chose themselves. Using the Spark Rotation curriculum, kindergartners through third graders will spend four weeks on a Bible story, and visit different workshops each week in order to experience the same story from different perspectives. The workshops include "MArts" (Music & Arts), "God's Table" (Cooking), "Holy Word, Holy Motion" (Bible Storytelling through games and drama), and "Holy Explosion" (Science). This year, The River will study the following units: Wandering in the Wilderness (Exodus 16:1-18, 17:1-7, 20:1-17) The Battle of Jericho (Joshua 6:1-20) Ruth (Ruth 1:1-22, 2:1-17) Advent, Christmas (3 weeks repeat from 2012) A Storm (Matthew 8:23-27) The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32) Ten Men Healed (Luke 17:11-19) Woman at the Well (John 4:1-42) Love is... (I Corinthians 13) 4th and 5th Grade Faith in Action (Third Floor) Each week during Sunday school, 4th and 5th graders will gather together to learn about God s Word for their lives. Once a month, they will have the opportunity to put God s Word to action, as they join together in mission as the 4th & 5th Grade Faith in Action Mission Club! This class will use Connect curriculum, which walks through key Old Testament and New Testament Bible stories each year, in a two-year cycle. For Youth 6th and 7th Grade Middle School Class Sixth and seventh graders will explore faith and build upon the basics they learn as children, connecting scripture with their daily lives. This fall, the class will be using the PC(USA) s Faith Questions curriculum to respond to real faith questions posed by Presbyterian Youth from across the denomination. Each unit encourages young people to look to Scripture, as well as our faith traditions, in relevant and responsive ways. 8th Grade Confirmation Class Teachers: Paul Anderson, Sarah Ludwig, Ken Lyons, Christal Pearson Confirmation means study and commitment to the major teachings of the Christian faith. The Page 5 class will be following the re:form confirmation curriculum, which tackles questions about the Bible, creed, disciples, Jesus, and other beliefs. Each year includes weekly Sunday school, a fall and spring retreat, and other fellowship opportunities. Teachers and mentors build important and lasting relationships with the young people of this class, and work as a team to support and love these students throughout the year and beyond. 9th-12th Grade Senior High Class This year, Sr. High Sunday school class will continue its study of Echo the Story, a 36-session overview of the Bible for youth. Using creative and engaging means, the class will discover meaning and identity in the biblical narrative. Confirmation Class of 2015 The Intersection

4 Classes for Adults Journey Through the Bible (Trent Classroom) Facilitators: Doug Althouse, Bill Blaylock, Dick Hodges, Edie Naughton This fall, the Journey Class is trying something new! Using Covenant curriculum, a DVD and discussion-based study, the class will embark on an in-depth group Bible study that centers around our relationships with God, with each other, and with the world. It differs from other Bible studies in that it emphasizes the biblical concept of Covenant the enduring commitment between God and people as a unifying pattern throughout the entire Bible. The class hopes to create a learning experience where scripture meets everyday life both within and beyond the sphere of church. There are several ways to connect to the course. One may simply plan to attend the Sunday school class each week, attend the class in addition to daily scripture readings, or attend the class and take part in further study using the participant books. Consider this exciting new opportunity to better understand God s call, love, and unexpected favor. The Open Door Class (Session Room) Facilitators: David Henry, Mike Sisk, Bruce Stockburger Discover Eclipsing Empire: Paul, Rome, and the Kingdom of God. Join the Open Door Class as they take part in this special series, based on a 12-week DVD study by preeminent New Testament scholars Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan. Explore fresh insights into Paul s message of the Kingdom of God, its challenge to the Roman imperial theology, and the apostle s radical relevance for today. Page 6 Covenant Conversation (Reading Room) Facilitators: Cindy Appel, Robin Hobbs, Cindy Waters Virtue may not be a word we use every day, but it defines the qualities of a person of character. Join the Covenant Conversation Class this fall as they explore some of the virtues we may come to develop as followers of Christ: faith, hope, love, wisdom, justice, courage, integrity, moderation, and perseverance. This winter, the class will transition into a study of the minor Old Testament prophets. Wired Word (Café) Facilitators: Miranda Eggleston, David Wardell Karl Barth is said to have said, We must hold the Bible in one hand and the newspaper in the other. The Wired Word class takes on the good, the bad, and the ugly each week, as it tackles a wide variety of current events through the lens of faithful discernment. Each week includes biblical study, discussion, and fellowship with others on the Christian journey, seeking to be conscientious disciples, aware of the world around them. Come for coffee, and stay for meaningful conversation. The Lemon library and its adjacent reading room offer areas for individual study. Edmunds Series artwork is on display throughout the church. POP-UP Sunday School (Fellowship Hall, first Sundays) Facilitators: Varied Beginning October 4, gather the first Sunday of the month for POP-UP Sunday school. Drop in for an interesting topic or guest speaker. Topics will include fresh looks at liturgical seasons, religion in art, and other important topics facing the modern church. SUNDAY SECOND Youth Club and Senior Highs On Sunday nights from 5:00-6:30 p.m., The Intersection will be bursting with activity! Youth Club (grades 6-8) and Senior Highs (grades 9-12) will gather weekly to enjoy food, fun, fellowship, and Bible study! They will be focusing on their relationship with God, each other, and the world. Each evening begins at 5:00 p.m. with a meal, so come hungry and ready for fun. Midweek Manna Midweek Manna is a Wednesday night gathering for Senior High girls looking for a break during their hectic weeks! The girls are fed physically with a delicious meal and spiritually/ Page 7 emotionally with Bible devotions, crafts, or fun games. This group meets in private homes on the first and third Wednesday of the month, beginning September 23. Upcoming dates for the year are listed below. For more information, contact Elizabeth Link (elizabeth@spres.org). Date September 23 October 7 October 21 November 4 November 18 December 2 January 6 January 20 February 3 February 17 March 2 March 16 April 13 April 27 Host Luann Fitzpatrick Ann McGhee Linda Shiner Carol Cole Kathy Gilchrist Carol Cole Vickie Bibee Luann Fitzpatrick Linda Shiner Kathy Gilchrist Ann Lawson Marybeth Robinson Linda Shiner Luann Fitzpatrick Midweek Manna provides fellowship for Senior High girls.

5 Children/Youth Music Opportunities * Youth and Children s Music Groups are under the coordination of Beth Vaught-Jenkins. ALL choirs begin rehearsal on September 13. * Preschool/Kinder Choir for ages 4 (by ) through Kindergarten, and Elementary Choirs (grades 1-5) meet for dinner and rehearsal on Sundays, 5:00-6:15 p.m. * Youth Music (grades 6-12) opportunities will take place during and after the evening Youth Club and Senior Highs time, as well as at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings. * Youth Instrumental Ensemble and Handbell Choirs begin rehearsals later in the fall. Sunday Night Parenting Group: Conversations About Marriage, Families, and Parenting Sundays, 5:00 p.m. (Parlor) Facilitators: Rhesa Bailey, Shelley Lyons, Connie Polly, Cindy Waters Join this group of adults to discuss meaningful issues surrounding family relationships. Here we hope you will grow in friendship and faith, bringing both your questions and your insights to share in this safe community. This group will meet on Sundays beginning September 13, 5:00-6:15 p.m. Kids Fellowship Third Saturdays (6:30-8:30 p.m.) Coordinators: Linda and Phillip Markley Children in 4K through 5th grade are invited to The Intersection on the third Saturday of the month for an evening fellowship activity. Events include movies, pumpkin carving, Easter egg dyeing, and other fun events. The first Kids Fellowship for the fall will be on September 20. MIDWEEK AT SECOND Young Adult Ministry Every other Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. (Locations Vary) Young Adult Ministry seeks to strengthen the spiritual lives of men and women in their 20s and 30s. Second Presbyterian has a vibrant and growing group interested in fellowship and deepening their relationship with God and with one another. Join us this year for a variety of activities and studies. We enjoy potluck dinners in each other s homes, and we occasionally venture out into Roanoke for dinners out and local opportunities for service. The first gathering this fall will be on Tuesday, September 22. Weekly details are sent out via . Page 8 If you would like to join the list, please contact Miranda Eggleston (flyranda@rocketmail.com). Thursday Morning Class Thursdays, 9:30-11:00 a.m. (Trent Classroom) Teacher: Bill Logan What would lead a firstcentury rabbi to travel for thousands of miles by sea and by land, to be beaten, imprisoned, and ultimately beheaded for his faith? It was a call a call to turn the world upside down. Join the Rev. Bill Logan for a special six-week course this fall, following Adam Hamilton s new study The Call: The Life and Message of the Apostle Paul. Register on Rally Day, or contact the church office. The class will meet on October 8, 22, 29, and November 5, 12, 19. Page 9 Discipleship Class Thursdays (1:00-3:00 p.m.) (Trent Classroom) Facilitator: Sarah Ludwig The Thursday afternoon Discipleship Class will focus on three unique and illuminating video courses from The Great Courses series. Each installment features renowned scholars and professors in the fields of biblical study and ancient church history. The fall will begin with Cynthia R. Chapman s (professor at Oberlin College of Arts and Sciences) The World of Biblical Israel. The year will also include Gary A. Rendsburg, of Rutgers University, in a series titled The Dead Sea Scrolls and William R. Cook, of SUNY at Geneseo, in The World s Greatest Churches. The class warmly welcomes new members, and encourages you to join them, beginning Thursday, September 17. Hungry Women Every other Thursday (11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon) (Session Room) Facilitator: Elizabeth Link How do we find joy in the midst of deadlines, debt, drama, and daily duties? Author Ann Voskamp encourages individuals to take on the lifechanging discipline of journaling God s gifts to really look at life and find the good in it. By taking on a life of gratitude, we can come to feel and know the impossible truth: we are wildly loved by God. Bring your lunch, or come for tea and coffee, and explore this fall s engaging and enriching study One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are. Contact Elizabeth Link (elizabeth@spres.org) or the church office to register. The class will begin on October 1.

6 KAIROS: καιρός Wednesdays in October It seems like busy is a word we hear more and more these days. Each week s schedule seems fuller than the last. Calendars are stacked with schoolwork, committee meetings, appointments, and errands. It is not always easy to find time to simply be still. But we believe that our bodies and our spirits need time to pause, to recharge, and to reconnect with our Creator. There is an ancient Greek word for finding or making this kind of space in our lives. It is a word that means the right or opportune moment. This word, kairos (καιρός), has been used over the centuries to describe time for spiritual reflection, and even, to put it simply, God s time. This fall, we invite you to create space in your week for Kairos. During the month of October, a special evening during Advent, and in the spring season of Lent, there will be 30-minute Kairos Evening Worship services, from 6:15-6:45 p.m. Kairos Worship Schedule (6:15-6:45 p.m.): October 7: Casual Worship and Music, Kirk Hall 7:00 p.m. Kairos Evening Study October 14: Celtic Evensong, Kirk Hall College of Elders Dinner, No Evening Study October 21: Casual Worship and Music, Kirk Hall 7:00 p.m. Kairos Evening Study October 28: Taizé Prayer, Kirk Hall 7:00 p.m. Kairos Evening Study Welcome to worship, learning, fellowship, and service at Second Presbyterian Church. The church building is entirely handicapped accessible, and the elevator makes it possible to reach all three levels with ease. Second Presbyterian Church is honored to offer an excellent preschool program, now expanded to provide full-day options for those who need it. If you would like information, visit sprespreschool.com or call We maintain a waiting list to fill enrollment vacancies. If you have any questions about the church, please visit spres.org, call us at , or info@spres.org. Page 10

7 Second Presbyterian Church 214 Mountain Avenue, SW Roanoke, Virginia Address Service Requested Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 406 Roanoke, Virginia Evening VBS June 12-15, 2016 Other fellowship and learning opportunities (call or visit * Presbyterian Women - monthly circle meetings * Men s Fellowship Breakfast - monthly breakfast gatherings Morning VBS July 20-23, 2016 Trent Get-Away at Massanetta (churchwide retreat) August 12-14, 2016 Mark your calendars be on the lookout for information and registration as events near. * Special Interest Seminars - as scheduled throughout the year