Children/Youth Music, Adult Handbells – Children’s Choirs: Dinner/Rehearsal tonight, 5:00-6:15 p.m. – Youth Choir: Rehearsal tonight, 6:30-7:30, Fellowship Hall. – Adult Handbell Choir, Children/Youth Handbell Choir, or Youth Instrumental Ensemble: for information, contact Beth Vaught-Jenkins, bjenkin@cox.net. YOUTH CHOIR SPRING SHOW! - Music from The Prince of Egypt, Les Misérables, Wicked, and more! Sunday evening, April 28, 6:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall at Second Presbyterian Church - Everyone is invited! Flowers The flowers were given to the glory of God in loving memory of Anne and Cal Burton by their son, Kirk Burton. Sympathy Sympathy is expressed to the family and friends of Alyce Bass Sydenstricker of Roanoke, VA, who died March 15, 2013. Her graveside service will be held at Evergreen Burial Park today at 2:00 p.m., and a memorial reception follows in our Fellowship Hall, at around 2:30 p.m. New Arrival Congratulations to proud grandparents, Cathy and John Shoulders, on the arrival of Aaron Zachary Mugford, who was born March 26, 2013, in Chapel Hill, NC. He is the son of Cristen and Josh Mugford, and brother of Cohen. - GROUP MEETINGS AND EVENTS HIGHLAND PARK SCHOOL ’S FUN DAY - WEDNESDAY , MAY 29 (8:30 A .M .-2:00 P .M .) - We can use volunteers to help put on this day of fun and celebration for the students! There will be games, refreshments, and we’ll serve lunch to the entire student body. This is a great way to get to know the children and have fun at the same time. If you can help, please contact Gerald Carter, 343-3659 or gerald@spres.org. SAVE -THE -DATE : ADULT EVENING VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - JUNE 9-12, 6:00-8:00 P .M . Dr. Peter H. Hobbie, Emma Bailey and the Rev. George H. Cornelson Professor of Christian Education at Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC, will lead our annual Adult Bible School. Please join us as Dr. Hobbie explores the history and tradition of “American Christianity: Where Did We Get it Right? Where Did We Get it Wrong?” CHILDREN ’S MORNING VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - JULY 22-25, 9:00 A .M .-12:00 NOON “Clean Water for All God’s Children” - We invite children (ages 4K through rising 5th grade) to join us as we learn about what scripture teaches about water, our responsibility for the goodness of creation, and the care of the physical health of others. Each day will include Bible fun, creative crafts, music, and hands-on mission work. To volunteer and be a part of all the excitement, call 343-3659 or email Elizabeth Howell (elizabeth@spres.org) in the church office. Online registration is available now at www.spres.org. MEET & GREET SEEKS VOLUNTEERS ! - Volunteers are needed to help provide refreshments for Meet & Greet in April, May: 15-16 dozen of a variety of goodies (home-baked or store bought) and two gallons of juice. (Save/submit receipts to Phil Boggs, Church Administrator, for reimbursement.) Items can be left at church Saturdays (8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon) or Sunday mornings (by 8:15 a.m.); place in the kitchen refrigerator marked “Meet & Greet.” Sexton will place them Sunday morning. Linda Markley, LindaandPhillipMarkley@gmail.com, 772-7685. POP-UP SUNDAY - Join the Mission Statement Task Force today at 10:00 a.m. for a presentation of their work on the updated Identity Statement, proposed Mission Statement; Fellowship Hall. HYMNAL - Next year, the Presbyterian Church, USA will publish a new Glory to God hymnal. Our Worship Task Force is evaluating it as a possibility for replacing the 1955 hymnbook currently in use. The Worship Task Force has scheduled one more opportunity to hear about the proposed hymnal and offer feedback. That congregational session will be today, in the Sanctuary, after the 11:00 o’clock service. In terms of hymn selection, the congregation has been singing out of the new hymnal for the last 58 years. CHILDREN ’S COMMUNION CLASS - During Lent, children learned that the sacrament of communion is God’s family meal. The bread and cup we share represent the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Sharing in this meal is a special act of worship that we share with Christians around the world. Many thanks for the commitment and witness of children and parents who participated in this class together. The 2013 Spring Children’s Communion Class participants: Ann Foust Bailey, Amelia Beamer, Chase Daniel, Connor Erwin, Clara Higgins, Libby Jamison, Durbin Stevens, Maxwell Stevens, and Emma Thielecke. CHILDREN , WORSHIP , AND WONDER (CWW): PRE -K-1ST GRADE , SECOND FLOOR - During the Sunday school year, children enjoy their own special time of worship and wonder at CWW. Following the Children’s Time during the 11:00 a.m. worship service, children are excused to the CWW worship space on second floor (please use the stairs near the Fellowship Hall kitchen, and turn right on the second floor). Here they learn the stories of our faith and worship God in a setting and style geared toward their needs and stages of development. Contact: Catherine Daniel (catherinedaniel@b2xonline.com). Today’s lesson: Jesus is Risen (Luke 24:28-35). Today’s teacher: Diana Harvey. FOURTH AND FIFTH GRADE “FAITH IN ACTION ” CLASS - This class will be taking a tour of the Roanoke Valley SPCA on Saturday, April 13. The students will be bringing dog treats and cat toys that they have made in class for the animals. The group will meet at the church at 9:00 a.m. to caravan over to the SPCA. Parents, please RSVP to: marybethrobinson78@gmail.com, by Wednesday, April 10, to let the group know if your family will be attending. JOHN KNOX /PRISM CLASS - In the coming months, the John Knox/Prism Class will participate in a 10-week DVD series from Union Sunday (a publication of Union Presbyterian Seminary) entitled “Discovering Faith.” Join John Shoulders and Lee Osborne for each week’s installment of this special series. HUNGRY WOMEN CLASS - Normally every other Thursday, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, meeting at The Intersection April 18 (The Bleeding Woman, Bad but Not Condemned) – note date change April 25 (The Adulteress, Bad, but Not Condemned) - note location change (meeting at The Park-Oak Grove) MEN ’S FELLOW SHIP BREAKFAST IN 2013 - Join us the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 a.m. at The Roanoker Restaurant (2522 Colonial Avenue, SW; Roanoke). All are welcome! Any questions, please contact Gerald Carter (343-3659 or gerald@spres.org). May 1 – Debbie Pitts, Executive Director of Explore Park, with an update on what’s happening with the park. PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN - On Tuesday, April 9, Circles 1-4 will meet at 10:30 a.m. for study of The General Epistles by Nancy Benson-Nicol. At 11:30 a.m., please gather in Fellowship Hall for lunch and a program presented by Edythe Naughton on “Skin Care,” stressing sun safety. Anyone wishing to attend is welcome. Meeting places: Circle 1 - Large Conference Room; Circle 2 - Adult 3; Circle 3 - Chapel; Circle 4 - Fellowship Hall. Evening Circle 5 meets that evening, 7:00 p.m. at The Fairfax. Circle 7 meets Tuesday, April 16, 7:00 p.m., The Intersection. YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY GROUP - Come join the young and young-at-heart! We regularly meet Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m., at a member’s house for dinner and study. On April 9, we will have a “Game Night.” To RSVP or be included in the email updates, email Morgan Delaney Morris, delaney_mt@cox.net. KIDS ’ FELLOW SHIP - Another fun-filled Kids’ Fellowship is coming up on April 20 (6:30-8:30 p.m.) at The Intersection. It’s for ages four through fifth graders; parents are always welcome. Come dressed comfortably, and enjoy great food, activities, and fellowship with your pals! The movie will be “Hotel Transylvania” and refreshments include pizza, popcorn, and more. Please email LindaandPhillipMarkley@gmail.com or call 772-7685 with any questions or to RSVP. PCC - CAN YOU HELP ? - Presbyterian Community Center needs help to stock the Food Pantry. Suggested items: beef stew, dry cereal, canned and dry beans, pork and beans, canned fruit, powdered milk, tuna, rice, oatmeal and pancake mix and syrup, peanut butter and jelly, macaroni and cheese, and proteins. If you can, include store receipt (it saves volunteer time when processing the food items). Please drop off your donations at Second Presbyterian Church as soon as possible. YOUTH NEW S - Tonight, April 7, the Youth Club and Senior Highs will meet at 5:00 p.m. at The Intersection for Sunday dinner and fellowship. Join us as we make plans for the weeks ahead! Sunday Morning Class Locator Children and Youth: Location Nursery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st Floor, through Fellowship Hall 2's and 3's Sunday School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st Floor, through Fellowship Hall 4-year-olds Preschool Sunday School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st Floor, through Fellowship Hall The River (K-3rd) Sunday School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd Floor, use stairs near Fellowship Hall 4th and 5th Grade Faith in Action.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd Floor, use stairs near Fellowship Hall 6th-7th Grade Sunday School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Intersection* 8th Grade Confirmation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Intersection* Sr. High Sunday School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Intersection* Adults: Location A Covenant Conversation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Intersection* Coffee Talk (& POP-UP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fellowship Hall The Journey Class. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Large Conference Room The Open Door Class. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Room A3, near the Chapel The John Knox/Prism Class. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Chapel During 11:00 a.m. Worship Hour: Location Nursery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st Floor, through Fellowship Hall CWW (4-year-olds-1st Grade).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd Floor, use stairs near Fellowship Hall Please Note: There will be directional signs located at the Portico Entrance each week. Thank you for your patience during this exciting time of renovation and construction! *The Intersection: House is located across the street from the Sanctuary, facing Highland Avenue. Please do not bring food or drinks or gum into the Chapel or Sanctuary.