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Community Life
These Groups where dreamed up in an attempt to encourage friendship, relationships and conversations among those who call Second Presbyterian their church home. The hope is that each of you will step out and meet others who share the pews with you and that you will open your hearts and lives to care and share with the other members of this church family.
Unless otherwise indicated, for more information about these groups contact Tera Yakel at 816-363-1300 or tyakel@secondpres.org.
Wednesdays Together will set the stage for a meaningful Lenten experience as we engage in activities that bring our faith and traditions to life. A light dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. followed by a community building activity and classes for all ages.
• *Last Acts of Love: Conversations about the End of Life
•IMPROV with Trish Berrong! Making fun together. 3rd graders and up, through senior adults.
•Separate programming for young children. Nursery available.
•The Choir rehearses at 7:30 p.m.
Please RSVP for dinner so we are sure to make enough.
*Last Acts of Love Series - Don't miss the upcoming end of life series Last Acts of Love, sponsored by Pastoral Ministries. This six week series will help you and your family with conversations about end of life issues. Navigating through the various aspects surrounding death can be difficult, and sometimes intimidating. This is for all adults, regardless of age. Please join us from 6:00-8:00 PM, each Wednesday, Feb. 15, 29, and March 7, 14, 21, 28. If you have questions, please contact Marcia Tammeus at mtammeus@kc.rr.com.
Series Descriptions
Presenters
Building Tales and Tours - Have you ever wondered about some of the things in our fabulous old building? Had questions about how it runs? Join us for Building Tours happening for 4 weeks following the 10:15 service. Individuals wanting to go on the tour will gather at the steps in the front of the Sanctuary following the service. The tours will last for about 30 minutes.
Sanctuary Art – Sunday, February 26 - George Dooley and Sharon Betzelberger will talk about the banners, stained glass and other art found in the Sanctuary.
Building Mechanical Tour – Sunday, March 4 – Jim Shull and Ed Wolf will show you the boiler room and all of the mechanical things that make this huge building run.
Music Tour – Sunday, March 11 – Cory Ganschow and Tate Addis will show you organ chambers, our own handmade harpsichord and the massive library of music.
Anyone interested in dusting off their slow-pitch softball skills after a winter of hibernating? Join the Second Presbyterian adult co-ed recreational softball team for Sunday afternoons of fun, fellowship and perhaps a little softball. Games will start between 2:00-8:00 p.m. at Penn Valley Park from mid-April to the end of May. Cost will be between $40-$50 per person for the season depending on participation. All skill levels are welcome. Contact Keith Broekhuizen for more information or to sign-up (kbroekhuizen@mriglobal.org, 913-232-7395)
Caregiver Support
With all the joy and excitement that holidays can bring, these special days can also cause additional stress. The Pastoral Ministry Team urges you to let the Caregiver Supportline be a gift to you this holiday season...all you have to do to get help and reassurance is call 816-444-1122 or email jacqueline@sccentral.org. When you contact the Supportline, you can also ask to receive a helpful email newsletter, We Care Newsletter for Caregivers, from the Caregiver Institute at Shepherd’s Center Central.
Do you like to play bridge?
Would you like to learn? Come participate in a new bridge group at Second that will gather in the Parlor on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month at 1:30 p.m. Contact Bob Banker (913-649-8188) or Tera Yakel for more information.
Annual Second Presbyterian Spring Campout - April 13-15, 2012
(Formerly Family Camp)
Are you a part of the Second Family? Do you enjoy the outdoors, being with friends and family, playing games and making crafts, having meaningful conversations, enjoying good food? If you answered “YES” to any of those questions then “Family Camp” is for YOU! Please set aside, April 14-15, 2012 to enjoy time with your “second” family at Heartland Presbyterian Center. There will be hiking, games/crafts, service projects, an evening campfire worship, and SOOOOO much more! The registration forms will be available at the end of January, there is limited overnight space—first come first serve. We have several options for your participation: 2-night stay, 1-night stay, day only, and dinner only, more information to follow, see Paula M. Isgrig or Marcy Porter with questions.
Women's Divorce Support Group
We gather to get acquainted and share ways to provide support for those who have experienced divorce (now or in the past). If you have an interest in divorce recovery, providing support for others, or just want to look at how your life has changed and how you have changed in a safe environment, please join us. Questions? Please email Marcia Tammeus at mtammeus@kc.rr.com.
Special Needs Support Group
If you have a person in your life who has special needs, we would like to meet you. This is an opportunity to get better acquainted and visit with other parents or guardians who would like to find ways to support each other, find ways to better engage our children in our community of faith and learn more about other available resources. If you would be interested in attending, regardless of the age of your loved one, please contact either Sara Harms (saraburgard@yahoo.com) or Marcia Tammeus (mtammeus@kc.rr.com).
KnitWits
Is anyone interested in learning how to knit, or reacquainting themselves with their long-lost knitting skill? Are you already a skilled knitter and just want to spend some time and exchange ideas with other fun knitters? KnitWits welcome would-be and experienced knitters to join the fun on1st & 3rd Monday evenings. We will meet at 6:30 pm in Westminster Hall for 90 minutes of laughter and challenge. Please call Cindy Bowman (913) 642-6854 or Barbara Lee (816) 931-0211 if you have any questions.
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