Order for the Public Worship of God
The Sixth Day of February, Two Thousand and Eleven
Season of Epiphany
As you enter the Sanctuary, please assume a quiet and respectful attitude of worship. Please turn off your cell phone.
ORGAN PRELUDE: “Cortege et Litanie” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marcel Dupré Lenora Morrow, Organist
Worship’s Solid Foundation
Sanders L. Willson
choral INTROIT: ”Tu Es Petrus”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert Pearsall Thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church. Briarcrest Chamber Choir J.D. Frizell, Director Call to Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charles Quinn Peebles WHYMN OF PRAISE: No. 342 “Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation” . . . . Regent Square stanzas 1-4 WreaDing from the psalms: Psalm 87:1-3, 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephen S. McHugh
On the holy mount stands the city he founded; the Lord loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwelling places of Jacob. Glorious things of you are spoken, O city of God. Singers and dancers alike say, “All my springs are in you.” WCONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regent Square
Laud and honor to the Father, laud and honor to the Son, Laud and honor to the Spirit, ever Three and ever One, One in might, and One in glory, while unending ages run. Wprayer of ADORATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Baker Hammond READING FROM THE PROPHETS: Isaiah 1:16-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . William P. Harwell (page 566 in pew Bible) Corporate prayer of CONFESSION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Darrin S. Anthony
Almighty God, Who cherishes Your people and calls us into loving community, we confess that we have sinned against You and each other: we have forgotten to seek justice and to correct oppression, and we have violated Your command to serve and to forgive. Please forgive us, and renew within us the desire and power to walk with You, for the glory of Your wondrous Name. Amen. INDIVIDUAL PRAYERS OF CONFESSION ASSURANCE OF DIVINE PARDON
WHYMN OF THE CHURCH: “O Church Arise”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Getty/Townend
SERMON NOTES
February 6, 2011
PRESENTATION OF GIFTS TO GOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Benjamin Andrew Pekary OFFERTORY ANTHEM: “Soon Ah Will Be Done” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. J.D. Frizzell
8:15 a.m. • The Sanctuary
A WORD ON WORSHIP
WHYMN OF FAITH No. 94: “How Firm a Foundation”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Foundation stanzas 1, 3, 4 & 6
Soon Ah will be done-a with the troubles of the world; Goin’ home to live with God. I want to meet my Mother, I’m goin’ to live with God. I want to meet my Jesus, I’m goin’ to live with God. No more weepin’ and a wailin,’ I’m goin’ to live with God. WCONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holy Manna
For our world of need and anguish We would lift to Thee our prayer. Faithful stewards of Thy bounty, May we with our brothers share. In the name of Christ our Savior, Who redeems and sets us free, Gifts we bring of heart and treasure, That our lives may honor Thee. Let us love our God supremely, Let us love each other too; Let us love and pray for sinners Till our God makes all things new. Then He’ll call us home to heaven, At His table we’ll sit down; Christ will gird Himself and serve us With sweet manna all around. WPRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING AND DEDICATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jack L. Heathcott
WBENEDICTION
WGREETINGS
WCONGREGATIONAL THREE-FOLD AMEN
A WORD TO THE CHILDREN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don Riley prayers of INTERCESSION and the lord’s prayer
WIndicates congregation standing
Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For Thine is the Kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION READING FROM THE GOSPELS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matthew 18:10-20 (page 823 in pew Bible) All flesh is grass, and all its beauty is like the flower of the field;
The grass withers, the flower fades, but the Word of our God will stand forever. Amen.
SERMON
Called Into Community: Mutual Accountability
PRAYER OF COMMITMENT
Organ Postlude: “God of Grace, God of Glory” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Manz
(Isaiah 40:6b, 8) Sanders L. Willson
CCLI License #252778
We consider it a privilege to have our children in worship with us. If your small children become restless and vocal, we invite you to the children’s room especially designed for them at the rear of the Sanctuary. They are also welcome in the nursery. Older children should also be encouraged to come to church prepared to stay in their pew throughout the service.
One of our pastors will be available after the service to pray for you or to offer helpful direction regarding your spiritual life. He will be in the Gathering Room, which is the first room on your left as you exit the southwest door of the Sanctuary (closest to the pulpit). You may also send your confidential email to
[email protected] with questions about your spiritual life.
Welcome! If you are visiting with us today, we welcome you to Second Presbyterian. Please sign our Friendship Pad, which will be passed during the Greetings time of the service. Our Congregational Communities (CCs), also known as Sunday School classes, offer a wide variety of options appealing to various age groups and stages of life. Visiting a CC is the best way to get to know others and become involved. CCs meet on Sunday mornings at 9:45 a.m. For a full listing of classes, visit www.2pc.org/cc.
Sunday Night Worship - 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall Tonight: Psalm 115:16 We gather each Sunday evening for an informal worship service — a time of prayer, praise, and teaching from God’s Word. Our morning and evening services frame our weekly Lord’s Day worship. We invite you to worship with us.
Curriculum for our Christian Basics study groups (based on the sermon Scripture text) is available at www.2pcgroups.org. If you would like to be a part of these groups, please contact your CC leader or email
[email protected].
Scout Sunday: Welcome to all Scouts who are worshipping with us today. Second is fortunate to serve as the chartered partner for Cub Scout Pack 55, Cubmaster Steve Turner and Den Leaders Nick Bragorgos (and assistant leader), Scott Jenkins, Gordon Stark, Sarah Wilbourn; Troop 55 Scoutmaster Bill Harwell and assistants Albo Carruthers, Neal McAtee, Joe Morrison and Wilson Orr; Troop 86, Scoutmaster Don Riley and assistants Dr. Alan Hammond, Rob Heard (and treasurer), Jay Jordan (and advancement) Phil Reese, Bobby Shute, Mike Taylor, Albert Throckmorton and Dr. George Wood; and Troop 33, Scoutmaster Michael Gong and assistants Dick Cowan, Rob Liddon, Mike McSwain, John Schwab and Andrew Sharpe. Second has many members involved in key positions in the local Boy Scouts Association, including: Chip Peebles, Troop 86 Committee Chairman; Lewis Williamson, past President, Chickasaw Council; Rob Liddon, past Vice-President, Chickasaw Council; Bob Hester, past President, Chickasaw Council; David Popwell, Chairman, Friends of Scouting 2004, 2005, 2006; Joe Morrison, Chairman, Friends of Scouting, 2007, 2008; Mary Ben Heflin Chairman, Advancement Chickasaw Council, and past Troop Committee Chairman Troop 55; Nick Bragorgos Executive Board, Chickasaw Council; Bill Overcast, past Chairman, Troop Committee, Troop 86; Dr. George Wood, Thunderbird District Chairman; Rick Treharne, past Chairman, Thunderbird District; Mike Varner past Cubmaster Pack 55; Dr. Bill Hardin, former treasurer, Troop 86; Ed Powell, Sr. past Scoutmaster Troop 86; Dr. Jon Becker Chaplains Aide, Troop 86; Sandy Willson, Eagle Scout and God and Country recipient; Rocky Anthony, Chartered Partner Scout Liaison.
Weekly Focus on Missions World Missions: Steve and Marion serve in Lilongwe, Malawi. They have lived in the African Bible College (ABC) compound in Lilongwe for the last 21 years where Steve teaches at the College and serves as Director and Academic Dean. ABC is a four-year liberal arts degree granting educational institution with campuses in Malawi, Uganda and Liberia. The purpose of ABC is to train, nurture, and develop Africa’s next generation of Christian leaders. Marion serves as hospitality and social coordinator for staff and students. Steve and Marion celebrate the blessings of family; they have eight healthy children. Mission Memphis: Youth Leadership of Memphis asks us to pray for specific people related to their ministry: Fred, who continues to have headaches, and Printess, who was hit by a car a month ago. Please pray for the families of those who live/ lived in Cleaborn Homes as they are adapting to their new communities and neighborhoods – that they will experience God’s guidance and comfort in these transitions. Please continue to pray for strong relationships to be built between the volunteers and the participants. Also pray for God’s guidance as Youth Leadership continues to discuss new ideas, programs, and job opportunities.
Coming Soon Usher Recruitment Meeting: Those interested in becoming a part of Second’s Usher Ministry are invited to a meeting in the sanctuary at 9:45 a.m. this morning. Second Wednesday: This month’s congregational prayer meeting is on February 9, in the Fellowship Hall (dinner
at 5:30 p.m., followed by prayer at 6:30). Nursery is available for children ages four and under. Choir meets at 6:15 for ages PreK-1st grade. Older children (2nd-6th grade) are invited to KidsKonnection in the Gym beginning at 6:15. 3M Luncheon: All Senior Adults are invited to a luncheon on Monday, February 14, in Fellowship Hall at 12 p.m. Come hear our own Col. Elmer Follis, Retired Air Force Colonel, speak of his experiences in both the Korean and the Vietnamese Conflicts, in which he flew 400 missions. One of his last assignments was with NATO as Chief of Nuclear Operations for Central Europe! Make your reservations by Wednesday, February 9 by calling 454-0034. CityServe Explorers: CityServe Explorers will visit KIPP, a downtown charter school, on February 17. KIPP is a network of 99 college preparatory charter schools that serve low-income communities. Though typically 1 in 10 low-income students graduate from college, 85% of KIPP alumni nationwide are currently enrolled. KIPP Memphis serves 400 at-risk children in grades 5-8 with plans to open a high school in Fall 2011. We will leave the church at 12:15 p.m. for a tour of the school (returning at 2:30 p.m.). Please join us for enlightenment on this encouraging development in Memphis. Call the church for a place on the van at 454-0034
Christian Life Conference Audio The audio sessions for the 2011 Christian Life Conference are available online at www.2pc.org/audio for those who may have missed the conference, would like to pass them on to friends, or listen to conference sessions again.
Christian Education Groups: Group discussion questions based on the sermon Scripture text and supplementary resources are available at www.2pcgroups.org. If you are interested in becoming a part of a group, email
[email protected]. MidWeek: Dinner is served on Wednesdays in the Fellowship Hall from 5:15-6:15 p.m. Programs and groups meet from 6:15-7:30 p.m. For more information about our MidWeek classes and children’s activities, visit www.2pc.org/midweek. Bible Studies: Weekly Bible Studies are available for women and men. Visit www.2pc.org/women and www.2pc.org/ amen (respectively) for more information.
Recreation Baseball Registration: Baseball registration for ages JK-6th grade is open February 7-28. For more information, visit www.2pcsports.org, call 454-0034, or email
[email protected]. 5K Run/Walk: Mark your calendars for Second’s 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, March 5 at 9 a.m. Contact Dale Brady at 454-0034 for more information.
Women in Ministry Garden of Reading: Women in Ministry’s book discussion group will meet on February 14 in the Gathering Room from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. to discuss Respectable Sins by Jerry Bridges. Please join us, even if you haven’t read the book. Women’s Retreat: Save the date for the 2011 Spring Women’s Retreat at Victory Ranch, April 8-10. More details are available at www.2pc.org/womensretreat.
The Growing Place Library Story Time: Gather around the Story Tree in the Library on Wednesdays from 10:30-11:00 a.m. to hear exciting children’s stories with a Christian message! Contact The Growing Place Library at 454-0034 or
[email protected] for more information. Calling All Artists! The inside of The Growing Place story tree is ready for renovating! Help make Trooper’s tree a fun and happy place! Submit your creative proposal by February 28. Stop by the Library for details. Good Reading Dinner Group: Please join us in C310 on February 16 from 5:15-6:15 p.m. as David Leake reviews Called to Coach: Reflections on Life, Faith, and Football by Bobby Bowden.
Student Ministries Jr. High: The Three Degrees Super Bowl Party is tonight from 7:15-8:45! Cost is $5. Tuesday Morning Prayer meets at 6:00 at the Edwards’ home, 2240 Tully Farms Cove. We’re helping with tutoring at the
Refugee Empowerment Program Tuesday from 4:30-6:30 p.m. We’ll meet at the church. Three Degrees Small Groups meet Wednesday evening at 6:30. Join us at the church at 10:00 a.m. for our Saturday of Service! For more information, visit www.2pcyouth.org. Sr. High: Remember that True North Small Groups meet this afternoon at 4:30. Join us Monday for tutoring with the Refugee Empowerment Program from 4:45-6:15 p.m. We’ll meet at the church. Tuesday Morning Prayer meets at 6:00 at the Edwards home, 2240 Tully Farms Cove. Bring your friends to True North Wednesday evening at 7:30! For more information, visit www.2pcyouth.org. Youth Choir: All seventh through twelfth graders are invited to be a part of the Youth Choir. It meets in the choir room on Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m. for a group dinner, followed by a 45 minute rehearsal from 5:30-6:15. College: The College Class meets every Sunday, upstairs in the EC Building at 9:45 a.m. For more information about our College Ministry, email Kathy at
[email protected].
Caring/Support Ministries Congratulations to: Crystal and Chris Vitullo on the birth of a son, Nicholas Brydon Vitullo, December 7, 2010. Katherine and Adrian Blackney on the birth of a son, Boyd Kemmons Blackney, January 31, 2011. Maternal grandparents are Norma and Kem Wilson. Sympathy to: Bobby Bolding on the death of his mother, Claire M. Bolding, January 27, 2011. Earl Cooper on the death of his wife, Sybil Cooper, February 2, 2011. In the Hospital (as of 2/2): Joe Pickering, Baptist; Bruce Berry, Methodist Germantown; Virginia Pilcher, St. Francis Bartlett.
February Flowers The flowers in the Sanctuary for the month of February are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of: Dee Bonner by Mark and Debbie Perkins; Laquita Joy Follis by Elmer Follis and her family; John Overton by his wife Mary Elizabeth and his daughters, Virginia McLean and Lisa Snowden; Deborah Hamlett Parker by Dr. and Mrs. James M. Hamlett, III and children; Vance Maynard Thompson, Jr. by his wife Barbara and his children, Vance Thompson, Jan Thompson, Greer Llewellyn, and his grandchildren and great grandchildren; Dr. Hubert Turley by his wife Aggie and family; David G. Williams, Sr., Anne and Ernest B. Williams, Jr., and Ernest B. Williams, III by Billie Anne Williams and family.
February 6, 2011 · 8:15 a.m. Season of Epiphany
Order for the Public Worship of God
The Sixth Day of February, Two Thousand and Eleven
Season of Epiphany
11:00 a.m. • The Sanctuary As you enter the Sanctuary, please assume a quiet and respectful attitude of worship. Please turn off your cell phone.
ORGAN PRELUDE: “Cortege et Litanie” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marcel Dupré Lenora Morrow, Organist
A WORD ON WORSHIP
Worship’s Solid Foundation
Corporate prayer of CONFESSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Braxton Dale Brady
Almighty God, Who cherishes Your people and calls us into loving community, we confess that we have sinned against You and each other: we have forgotten to seek justice and to correct oppression, and we have violated Your command to serve and to forgive. Please forgive us, and renew within us the desire and power to walk with You, for the glory of Your wondrous Name. Amen. INDIVIDUAL PRAYERS OF CONFESSION
Sanders L. Willson
choral INTROIT: ”Introit”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S. McRae God our loving Father, let us now adore You. All the earth keep silence before You. Love we bring. Praise we sing. We, who come confessing, ask Your holy blessing.
Presbyterian Day School Choir Dawn Southerland, Director Call to Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert McLean Crump WHYMN OF PRAISE: No. 76 “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven”. . . . . . Lauda Anima stanzas 1-4 WreaDing from the psalms: Psalm 103:8-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . Clarence Carter Braswell
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. He will not always chide, nor will he keep his anger forever. He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us. As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him. WCONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lauda Anima
Angels, help us to adore Him; You behold Him face to face; Sun and moon, bow down before Him, Dwellers all in time and space, Praise Him, praise Him, praise Him, praise Him, Praise with us the God of grace. Wprayer of ADORATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jonathan Taylor Thomsen Becker READING FROM THE PROPHETS: Isaiah 1:16-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . Parker Leonard Kaye (page 566 in pew Bible)
ASSURANCE OF DIVINE PARDON
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SERMON NOTES
February 6, 2011
READING FROM THE GOSPELS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matthew 18:10-20 (page 823 in pew Bible) All flesh is grass, and all its beauty is like the flower of the field;
The grass withers, the flower fades, but the Word of our God will stand forever. Amen.
SERMON
Called Into Community: Mutual Accountability
(Isaiah 40:6b, 8) Sanders L. Willson
PRAYER OF COMMITMENT WHYMN OF THE CHURCH: “O Church Arise”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Getty/Townend
WHYMN OF FAITH: No. 94 “How Firm a Foundation”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Foundation stanzas 1, 3, 4 & 6 PRESENTATION OF GIFTS TO GOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Benjamin Robert Mims If you would like to contribute to the PDS Bible fund, please make that known on your check or envelope. OFFERTORY ANTHEM: “Song for Beginnings”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin R. Riehle Come, my children, I will teach you of the goodness of the Lord. God, your Guardian, never sleeping, never slumb’ring, gives the Word: “I will keep you, I will keep you as the apple of My eye. I will keep you, I will keep you as the apple of My eye.” From your birth you were protected by the watermark of grace; God is here from life’s beginning, speaking love into this place. “I will hide you, I will hide you in the shadow of My wings. I will hide you, I will hide you in the shadow of My wings.” “I will keep you, I will keep you as the apple of My eye. I will keep you, I will keep you as the apple of My eye.” WCONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Foundation
Fear not, I am with you, O be not dismayed; For I am your God, and will still give you aid; I’ll strengthen you, help you, and cause you to stand, Upheld by My righteous, omnipotent hand. Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear His voice! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the people rejoice! O come to the Father thro’ Jesus the Son, And give Him the glory, great things He has done! WPRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING AND DEDICATION. . . . . . . . . . . Jeffrey Andrew Roux WGREETINGS A WORD FROM THE PDS HEADMASTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A. Lee Burns, III prayers of INTERCESSION and the lord’s prayer. . . . . . . Darrin S. Anthony
Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For Thine is the Kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
WBENEDICTION WCONGREGATIONAL THREE-FOLD AMEN Organ Postlude: “God of Grace, God of Glory” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Manz WIndicates congregation standing
CCLI License #252778
Ushers: David Maxwell Jordan, John Lyles Heathcott, Maxwell Allen Varner, Battle Daughdrill Boyd, Macon Stratton Orr, William Clayton Miller, Jackson Stone Solberg, Maxwell Warren Scott We consider it a privilege to have our children in worship with us. If your small children become restless and vocal, we invite you to the children’s room especially designed for them at the rear of the Sanctuary. They are also welcome in the nursery. Older children should also be encouraged to come to church prepared to stay in their pew throughout the service.
One of our pastors will be available after the service to pray for you or to offer helpful direction regarding your spiritual life. He will be in the Gathering Room, which is the first room on your left as you exit the southwest door of the Sanctuary (closest to the pulpit). You may also send your confidential email to
[email protected] with questions about your spiritual life.
Curriculum for our Christian Basics study groups (based on the sermon Scripture text) is available at www.2pcgroups.org. If you would like to be a part of these groups, please contact your CC leader or email
[email protected].
PDS Sunday: Today, we honor Presbyterian Day School and extend a warm welcome to the PDS students and families in our midst. A number of PDS students are assisting in leading worship and ushering this morning. Since its inception in 1949, PDS has been an important part of the ministry of Second Presbyterian Church.
Welcome! If you are visiting with us today, we welcome you to Second Presbyterian.
Please sign our Friendship Pad, which will be passed during the Greetings time of the service. Our Congregational Communities (CCs), also known as Sunday School classes, offer a wide variety of options appealing to various age groups and stages of life. Visiting a CC is the best way to get to know others and become involved. CCs meet on Sunday mornings at 9:45 a.m. For a full listing of classes, visit www.2pc.org/cc.
Sunday Night Worship - 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall Tonight: Psalm 115:16 We gather each Sunday evening for an informal worship service — a time of prayer, praise, and teaching from God’s Word. Our morning and evening services frame our weekly Lord’s Day worship. We invite you to worship with us.
Weekly Focus on Missions World Missions: Steve and Marion serve in Lilongwe, Malawi. They have lived in the African Bible College (ABC) compound in Lilongwe for the last 21 years where Steve teaches at the College and serves as Director and Academic Dean. ABC is a four-year liberal arts degree granting educational institution with campuses in Malawi, Uganda and Liberia. The purpose of ABC is to train, nurture and develop Africa’s next generation of Christian leaders. Marion serves as hospitality and social coordinator for staff and students. Steve and Marion celebrate the blessings of family; they have eight healthy children.
Mission Memphis: Youth Leadership of Memphis asks us to pray for specific people related to their ministry: Fred, who continues to have headaches, and Printess, who was hit by a car a month ago. Please pray for the families of those who live/ lived in Cleaborn Homes as they are adapting to their new communities and neighborhoods – that they will experience God’s guidance and comfort in these transitions. Please continue to pray for strong relationships to be built between the volunteers and the participants. Also pray for God’s guidance as Youth Leadership continues to discuss new ideas, programs, and job opportunities.
Coming Soon Second Wednesday: This month’s congregational prayer meeting is on February 9, in the Fellowship Hall (dinner at 5:30 p.m., followed by prayer at 6:30). Nursery is available for children ages four and under. Choir meets at 6:15 for ages PreK-1st grade. Older children (2nd-6th grade) are invited to KidsKonnection in the Gym beginning at 6:15.
3M Luncheon: All Senior Adults are invited to a luncheon on Monday, February 14, in Fellowship Hall at 12 p.m. Come hear our own Col. Elmer Follis, Retired Air Force Colonel, speak of his experiences in both the Korean and the Vietnamese Conflicts, in which he flew 400 missions. One of his last assignments was with NATO as Chief of Nuclear Operations for Central Europe! Make your reservations by Wednesday, February 9 by calling 454-0034.
CityServe Explorers: CityServe Explorers will visit KIPP, a downtown charter school, on February 17. KIPP is a network of 99 college preparatory charter schools that serve low-income communities. Though typically 1 in 10 low-income students graduate from college, 85% of KIPP alumni nationwide are currently enrolled. KIPP Memphis serves 400 at-risk children in grades 5-8 with plans to open a high school in Fall 2011. We will leave the church at 12:15 p.m. for a tour of the school (returning at 2:30 p.m.). Please join us for enlightenment on this encouraging development in Memphis. Call the church for a place on the van at 454-0034
Christian Life Conference Audio The audio sessions for the 2011 Christian Life Conference are available online at www.2pc.org/audio for those who may have missed the conference, would like to pass them on to friends, or listen to conference sessions again.
Christian Education Groups: Group discussion questions based on the sermon Scripture text and supplementary resources are available at www.2pcgroups.org. If you are interested in becoming a part of a group, email
[email protected].
MidWeek: Dinner is served on Wednesdays in the Fellowship Hall from 5:15-6:15 p.m. Programs and groups meet from 6:15-7:30 p.m. For more information about our MidWeek classes and children’s activities, visit www.2pc.org/midweek. Bible Studies: Weekly Bible Studies are available for women and men. Visit www.2pc.org/women and www.2pc.org/ amen (respectively) for more information.
Recreation Baseball Registration: Baseball registration for ages JK-6th grade is open February 7-28. For more information, visit www.2pcsports.org, call 454-0034, or email
[email protected]. 5K Run/Walk: Mark your calendars for Second’s 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, March 5 at 9 a.m. Contact Dale Brady at 454-0034 for more information.
Women in Ministry Garden of Reading: Women in Ministry’s book discussion group will meet on February 14 in the Gathering Room from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. to discuss Respectable Sins by Jerry Bridges. Please join us, even if you haven’t read the book. Women’s Retreat: Save the date for the 2011 Spring Women’s Retreat at Victory Ranch, April 8-10. More details are available at www.2pc.org/womensretreat.
The Growing Place Library Story Time: Gather around the Story Tree in the Library on Wednesdays from 10:30-11:00 a.m. to hear exciting children’s stories with a Christian message! Contact The Growing Place Library at 454-0034 or
[email protected] for more information. Calling All Artists! The inside of The Growing Place story tree is ready for renovating! Help make Trooper’s tree a fun and happy place! Submit your creative proposal by February 28. Stop by the Library for details. Good Reading Dinner Group: Please join us in C310 to hear book reviews from 5:15-6:15 p.m. on the following Wednesdays: February 16, March 2 and 23, and April 6. On February 16, David Leake will review Called to Coach: Reflections on Life, Faith, and Football by Bobby Bowden.
Student Ministries Jr. High: The Three Degrees Super Bowl Party is tonight from 7:15-8:45! Cost is $5. Tuesday Morning Prayer meets at 6:00 at the Edwards’ home, 2240 Tully Farms Cove. We’re helping with tutoring at the Refugee Empowerment Program Tuesday from 4:30-6:30 p.m. We’ll meet at the church. Three Degrees Small Groups meet Wednesday evening at 6:30. Join us at
the church at 10:00 a.m. for our Saturday of Service! For more information, visit www.2pcyouth.org.
Sr. High: Remember that True North Small Groups meet this afternoon at 4:30. Join us Monday for tutoring with the Refugee Empowerment Program from 4:45-6:15 p.m. We’ll meet at the church. Tuesday Morning Prayer meets at 6:00 at the Edwards home, 2240 Tully Farms Cove. Bring your friends to True North Wednesday evening at 7:30! For more information, visit www.2pcyouth.org. Youth Choir: All seventh through twelfth graders are invited to be a part of the Youth Choir, which is comprised of both experienced and non-experienced singers. It meets in the choir room on Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m. for a group dinner, followed by a 45 minute rehearsal from 5:30-6:15. College: The College Class meets every Sunday, upstairs in the EC Building at 9:45 a.m. For more information about our College Ministry, email Kathy at
[email protected].
Caring/Support Ministries Congratulations to: Crystal and Chris Vitullo on the birth of a son, Nicholas Brydon Vitullo, December 7, 2010. Katherine and Adrian Blackney on the birth of a son, Boyd Kemmons Blackney, January 31, 2011. Maternal grandparents are Norma and Kem Wilson. Sympathy to: Bobby Bolding on the death of his mother, Claire M. Bolding, January 27, 2011. Earl Cooper on the death of his wife, Sybil Cooper, February 2, 2011. In the Hospital (as of 2/2): Joe Pickering, Baptist; Bruce Berry, Methodist Germantown; Virginia Pilcher, St. Francis Bartlett
February Flowers The flowers in the Sanctuary for the month of February are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of: Dee Bonner by Mark and Debbie Perkins; Laquita Joy Follis by Elmer Follis and her family; John Overton by his wife Mary Elizabeth and his daughters, Virginia McLean and Lisa Snowden; Deborah Hamlett Parker by Dr. and Mrs. James M. Hamlett, III and children; Vance Maynard Thompson, Jr. by his wife Barbara and his children, Vance Thompson, Jan Thompson, Greer Llewellyn, and his grandchildren and great grandchildren; Dr. Hubert Turley by his wife Aggie and family; David G. Williams, Sr., Anne and Ernest B. Williams, Jr., and Ernest B. Williams, III by Billie Anne Williams and family.
February 6, 2011 · 11:00 a.m. Season of Epiphany
