Welcome to CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

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1 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 CHURCH SCHOOL: Children s Activities During Worship 4 Children, Worship, and Wonder 4 Classes for Children 4-5 Classes for Adults 6-7 Sunday Activities for Youth: Youth Group 7 Parenting Group Study 7 Youth Music 7 Young Adult Ministry 8 Midweek Offerings 8-10 This brochure and more information online: Second Presbyterian Church 214 Mountain Avenue, SW Roanoke, VA Contact: or info@spres.org

2 Celebrate your Church Family! Join us for Rally Day Sunday, September 10, 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 are dismissed to classrooms Confirmands and one parent meet with Dr. George Anderson in the Chapel Sr. Highs and adults remain in Fellowship Hall for a special presentation 10:45 a.m. Everyone will be dismissed for worship Christian Education Calendar Rally Day - Sun., Sept. 10 (9:00/11:00 a.m. services) Begin Sunday School; Youth Group; Choirs; Children, Worship, and Wonder (CWW); Children-at-Worship. First Day of Regular Sunday School: Sun., Sept.17 College of Elders Dinner: Thu., Sept. 21 Confirmation Retreat: Sat.-Sun., Sept All Youth Retreat: Sat.-Sun., Sept World Communion Sunday and Trent Youth Rally: Sunday, October 1 Kairos Evening Studies: Begin Wednesday, Oct. 4 Commitment Sunday (Stewardship): Sun., Oct. 15 Preschool Sunday: Sunday, October 22 Annual GALS Gathering: Fri.-Sat., November 3-4 Presbytery Middle School Retreat: Friday-Saturday, October Trent PoP Colloquy for Young Ministers: Tue., Nov. 1 All Saints Sunday: Sunday, November 5 Advent Family Workshop: Sunday, November 19 Thanksgiving: Th.-Fri., Nov (office closed) Advent Begins: Sunday, December 3 Christmas Dinner/Children s Pageant: Sun., Dec. 10 Christmas Eve Services: Sun., December 24 Christmas Day: Mon., December 25 (Office Closed) New Year 2018 New Year s Day: Mon., Jan. 1 (Office Closed) CE/New Members Pancake Breakfast: Sun., Jan. 7 Youth Lock-In: Sat.-Sun., Jan Youth Sunday: Sunday, February 4 Ash Wednesday (Lent begins), Kairos Evening Worship and Studies Begin: Wed., Feb. 14 Presbytery Sr. High Retreat: Sat.-Sun., Feb DR Medical Mission Trip: Sat.-Sat., March 3-10 Edmunds Lectures: Sun.-Mon., March Presbytery Confirmation Retreat: Fri.-Sat., March Kittye Susan Trent Symposium for Newly Ordained Ministers: Fri.-Wed., March 9-14 Palm Sunday: Sunday, March 25 Easter (no Sunday school): Sunday, April 1 Easter Monday (office closed): Monday, April 2 Pentecost, Confirmation Sunday: Sun., May 20 (Last Day of Sunday School and CWW) Memorial Day (office closed): Monday, May 28 Pentecost, Picnic Sunday: Sunday, June 3 Senior High Youth Mission Trip: Sun.-Sat., June Evening VBS: Sun.-Wed., June Montreat Worship and Music: Sun.-Sat., June Independence Day (office closed): Wed., July 4 Massanetta Middle School Conference: Thu.-Sun., July 5-8 DR Bibles & Bricks: Sat.-Sat., July Morning Vacation Bible School: M.-Thu., July Sr. High Montreat Youth: Sun.-Sat., July 29-Aug. 4 Page 2

3 8th Annual Trent Youth Rally - Belonging to Each Other Howard Dudley is the pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Dunn, NC. He is a NC native, a graduate of East Carolina University and Union Presbyterian Seminary. He loves to preach, teach, and lead music. He plays guitar and banjo, and whenever he can find time, he loves to play golf as well. His wife Meg is also a pastor, and they have a daughter named Lindsay. The Rev. Howard Dudley Sunday, October 1, 5:00-7:30 p.m. Including pizza dinner ($5 per person) Steven Hall is a professional musician living in Durham, NC. Steven is the son of a Presbyterian organist, and he grew up at First Presbyterian Church of Ashboro. He has a deep love for all types of worship music. When not making music, he loves working in his backyard and throwing a frisbee. Steven Hall Edmunds Lecture Series MARCH 18-19, 2018 FEATURING The Rev. Dr. Theodore J. Wardlaw Dr. Wardlaw became the ninth president of Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary on November 9, Wardlaw came to Austin Seminary from Atlanta, GA, where he served as pastor of Central Presbyterian Church from Prior to being called there, he served the Setauket Presbyterian Church in Setauket, Long Island, NY; Grand Avenue Presbyterian Church, Sherman, TX; and Germantown Presbyterian Church, Germantown, TN. A native of SC, Ted Wardlaw is a graduate of Presbyterian College, and he earned his divinity degree at Union Theological Seminary in Virginia (now Union Presbyterian Seminary. At Union, he won a graduate fellowship to continue his studies at Yale University Divinity School, where he earned a Masters of Sacred Theology in American Church History (Magna Cum Laude). As a parish pastor, he served on the Board of Visitors at Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary, as a member of the Board of Trustees at Union Presbyterian Seminary, and as a member of the Board of Trustees at Montreat Conference Center. He also taught as an adjunct professor of homiletics at both Union and Columbia Seminaries. In 2007, he was awarded the honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree by his alma mater, Presbyterian College. He has written for The Christian Century, Journal for Preachers, Call to Worship, and The Presbyterian Outlook. Wardlaw is married to Dr. Kay Bryant, a clinical psychologist practicing in Austin, and they have two adult daughters. Series titles to be announced. Page 3

4 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). 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: The First Sin (Genesis 3:1-24) Abraham & Sarah (Gen. 12:1-9; 18:1-15; 21:1-7) Hannah & Samuel (I Samuel 9-27; 3:1-20) Page 4

5 (continued from previous page) Jesus is Born (Matthew 1:18-25; 2:1-12; Luke 1:26-58; 2:1-20) Four Friends (Luke 5:17-26) Mary and Martha (Luke 10:38-42) Palm Sunday - Easter Sunday (Luke 19:28-40, 23:26-56; 24:1-12) Lydia (Acts 16:11-15) 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 Words 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. 8th Grade Confirmation Class (The Intersection) Confirmation means study and commitment to the major teachings of the Christian faith. The class will be following the Confirm Not Conform confirmation curriculum, which helps youth claim their place in the priesthood of all believers. By engaging youth in scripture, tradition, reason, and experience, Confirm not Conform empowers youth for ministry. 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 Breakfast Club (The Library) The Senior High Breakfast Club will be a conversation-based class focused on scripture and how it relates to our everyday lives. Even if students can t be there every week they are still encouraged to come whenever they are able. Breakfast snacks are optional, but highly encouraged. For Youth 6th and 7th Grade Middle School Class (The Intersection) 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. Page 5

6 Classes for Adults Journey Through the Bible (Trent Classroom) Facilitators: Bill Blaylock, Dick Hodges, Edie Naughton, John Saunders, George Wilson Join the Journey Class as they delve deeply into Bible study through the Kerygma Adult Bible Study series. Discover the richness of the Psalms in terms of spirituality, personal growth, and worship. Discern that when Job asks why, we, too, strain to hear God s answers. Listen for when Job asks Why, we, too, strain to hear God s answers. Listen for the echoes of the early church and the Apostles in Galatians and James. These studies will help participants see how incredibly relevant these anciant books are to our lives and faith. The Open Door Class (Session Room) Facilitators: Barry Holman, Therry Neilsen-Steinhardt, Mike Sisk, Bruce Stockburger The Open Door Class will begin the fall with Peter Enns book The Sin of Certainty, which tackles the ways Christians mistake certainty and correct belief for faith when what God really desires is trust and intimacy. Take part in this engaging discussion for a fresh model of vibrant faith that views skepticism not as a loss of belief, but as an opportunity to deepen religious conviction with courage and confidence. Following this series, the class will take part in a special DVD-based series called Jesus Fatwah: Love Your (Muslim) Neighbor as Yourself. Page 6 Covenant Conversation (Reading Room) Facilitators: Cindy Appel, Jeff Hobbs, Robin Hobbs, Cindy Waters Have you ever wondered what makes us Presbyterian? Join in an engaging conversation exploring our theology and tradition. Ask the questions you ve always wondered about. And learn about what makes us unique. A part of this discussion will evolve into a course on the history and meaning of the Apostles Creed. And in Advent, the class will shift to discussion of Advent hymns and the symbols and meaning they hold. Wired Word (Café) Facilitators: Miranda Moore, Scott Vaughan, David Wardell Karl Barth is said to have said, We must hold the Bible in one hand and the newspaper in the other. Are you interested in a way to relate scripture and faith to the world around you? 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 you. Come for coffee, stay for meaningful conversation. Linger With the Word: Lectionary Lectio (Congregational Care Office) Facilitators: Varied Join us for a contemplative prayer time as we practice Lectio Divina using Biblical passages selected from the Revised Common Lectionary. This way of reading the scriptures to open ourselves to what God wants to say to us, a holy listening. This quiet time of reflection/sharing is not a progressive study; all are welcome.

7 Confirm Not Conform for Adults (Intersection, Fall Series) Facilitators: Carter Brothers, Scott Crawford, David Johnsen Geared toward the parents of confirmands, this 9-week companion class will parallel parts of what our 8th grade youth will be learning in confirmation this year. Participants will be invited to ask questions they have always wanted to ask and explore their faith from an adult perspective. The emphasis will be on building an authentic faith, and lessons will cover basics on the Bible, creeds, sacraments, and topics which may have been ignored or lost in the mists of time. Fall Schedule: Sept. 17, 24; Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Nov. 5,12. SECOND POP-UP Sunday School (Fellowship Hall, first Sundays) Facilitators: Varied Beginning October 1, gather the first Sunday of the month for POP-UP Sunday school. Drop in for an interesting topic or guest speaker. Topics will include updates from our mission partners, stories from the history of Second, religion in art, and other important topics facing the modern church. Upcoming dates: October 1: Hayden Hollingsworth, The Eight Pillars of Joy November 5: Lauren Ellerman, America s Original Sin Believing & Belonging (Hospitality Room, Seasonal) Facilitator: Dr. George Anderson Join our senior minister George Anderson for this two-week course (October 8 & 15, and again in April or May) on what it means to be a Presbyterian, and what it means to be a member of Second Presbyterian Church. This is a great class for visitors and new members. Children and Youth Music Opportunities Children s Choirs On Sunday evenings from 5:00-6:15 p.m., children are invited to gather for dinner in Fellowship Hall and join in one of our three children s choirs (Children s Music Suite). *Preschool/Kinder Choir for ages 4 (by ) through kindergarten, and Elementary Choirs (grades 1-2 and grades 3-5 meet on a weekly basis (September-May), and take part in worship and other special opportunities for music. *Youth Music (grades 6-12): Opportunities for Youth Choir and Youth Instrumenntal Ensemble will take place on alternating Sundays during the 11:00 a.m. worship service. Youth Choir begins on October 15 and Youth Instrumental Ensemble begins on October 29. For more information, contact Kristen Smith (kristenkaysmith@gmail.com). Youth Group On Sunday nights from 5:00-6:30 p.m., The Intersection will be bursting with activity! Youth (grades 6-12) 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 around them. Each evening begins at 5:00 p.m. with a meal, so come hungry and ready for fun. Page 7

8 Midweek Manna (High School Girls) 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/emotionally with Bible devotions, crafts, or fun games. This group meets in private homes every other Wednesday evening from 6:30-8:00 p.m., beginning September 20. Upcoming dates for the year are listed below. For more information, contact Rachel Thompson (rachel@spres.org). High School Midweek Manna Dates: September 20 January 3 October 4 January 17 October 18 January 31 November 1 February 14 November 15 February 28 November 29 March 14 December 13 March 28 April 11 April 25 May 16 Midweek Manna (Middle School Girls) This year we will be offering three Midweek Manna events designed specifically for Middle School girls. Each evening will be hosted in a church member s home, and will include dinner! These events will provide an opportunity for the girls to connect with each other and enrich their experience of faith. Dates and hours will be announced soon. For more information, contact Rachel Thompson (rachel@spres.org). Page 8 Sunday Night Parenting Group: Conversations About Marriage, Families, and Parenting Sundays, 5:00 p.m. (Reading Room) 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 10, from 5:00-6:15 p.m. Kids Fellowship Third Saturdays (6:30-8:30 p.m.) (The Intersection) Coordinators: Sharyn and Chris Pugh 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 16. MIDWEEK AT SECOND Young Adult Ministry Every other Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. (Locations Vary) The Young Adults Ministry is a vibrant group of men and women in their 20s and 30s the group loves eating good food and enjoying conversation with each other! Every other Wednesday evening, the Young Adults group gathers, either in someone s home for dinner or out for a fun event. Our dinners are at 6:30 p.m. and are followed by time for fellowship, Bible study, conversation, and fun. The first gathering this year will be on Wednesday, September 13. Weekly details for all Young Adult Events are sent out via . If you would like to join the list, please contact Rachel Thompson, rachel@spres.org.

9 Thursday Morning Class Thursdays, 9:30-11:00 a.m. Facilitator: Bill Logan Retrace the life of Moses from his modest birth and rescue as a baby to the courts of Pharaoh, from herding flocks in Midian to leading his people out of Egypt. Join Bill Logan for this engaging six-session course using Adam Hamilton s DVD study, Moses. Journey with Hamilton as he travels from Egypt to Mt. Sinai, the Nile, the Red Sea and the wilderness exploring the sites of Moses' life. Using historical information, archaeological data, and biblical text, Hamilton guides us in the footsteps of this reluctant prophet who grew in his relationship with God and by the end of life had successfully fulfilled the role he was given. Turn your own reluctance into boldness as you examine the significant challenges facing Moses and how God shaped his character and life in powerful ways. Fall Schedule: Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26; Nov. 2, 9. Discipleship Class Thursdays (1:00-3:00 p.m.) (Trent Classroom) Facilitator: Sarah Ludwig Beginning Thursday, September 14, the Thursday afternoon Discipleship Class will focus on The Great Courses Series, After the New Testament: The Writings of the Page 9 Apostolic Fathers. Who exactly were the Apostolic Fathers? Why were they given that name? Most important, what windows into the shaping of Christianity's canon, church hierarchy, and creed are opened for us with an understanding of works that include the letters of 1 Clement or Ignatius, the Didache of the Apostles, or the Letter to Diognetus? In After the New Testament: The Writings of the Apostolic Fathers, Professor Bart D. Ehrman answers these and many other questions as he introduces us to what is considered the most important collection of post-new Testament writings. Begins: September 14. Hungry Women Every other Thursday (11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon) (Session Room) Facilitator: Elizabeth Link This fall, Hungry Women will be exploring Barbara Brown Taylor s spiritual journey, An Altar in the World. Taylor shares how she learned to find God beyond the church walls by embracing the sacred as a natural part of everyday life. In An Altar in the World, Taylor shows us how to discover altars everywhere we go and in nearly everything we do as we learn to live with purpose, pay attention, slow down, and revere the world we live in. Fall Schedule: Sept. 21, 28; Oct. 5, 12; Nov. 2, 9.

10 Contemplative Prayer Group (Tuesdays at 12:00 noon-1:00 p.m., Reading Room) Facilitators: Rhesa Bailey, Cathy Shoulders Join this small group of seekers for the weekly experience of contemplative prayer. Explore spiritual practices, both ancient and new, such as Lectio Divina, praying with beads, and prayer labyrinths. All are welcome in this life-giving practice. Wednesdays in October Luther: A 21st Century Look at a 16th Century Revolution 2017 marks the 500th anniversary of Luther s 95 Theses. To help us celebrate and remember this eventful time in church history, Second is offering a 4-week class on Martin Luther this October. You won t want to miss this special short-term series: Wed., Oct. 4 (7:00 p.m.): Viewing of the film Luther Wed., Oct. 10 (7:00 p.m.): The History and Theology of Martin Luther, Elizabeth Link Wed., Oct. 17 (7:00 p.m.): Luther Still Speaks, Even When He Shouldn t, George Anderson Wed., Oct. 25 (7:30 p.m.*): Luther, Worship and Music, Jeff Sandborg* *Note time change. KAIROS: καιρός 2018: Wednesdays in Lent Beginning with Ash Wednesday, February 14, join us for weekly Lenten evening worship (6:00-6:30 p.m.) in Kirk Hall, followed by opportunities for study. This Lent, participants will have the chance to undertake a multi-week indepth Bible study. Save the date for Covenant Bible Study: Creating Dates for Kairos Worship & Study: Feb. 14 Feb. 21 Feb. 28 March 7 March 14 March 21 March 28 April 4 (study only) April 11 (study only) Page 10

11 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, 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.

12 Second Presbyterian Church 214 Mountain Avenue, SW Roanoke, Virginia Address Service Requested Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 406 Roanoke, Virginia Other fellowship and learning opportunities (call or visit * Presbyterian Women - monthly circle meetings * Men s Fellowship Breakfast - monthly breakfast gatherings * Special Interest Seminars - as scheduled