Sunday School

10:00 am

Worship

11:15 am

Calendar

COMMUNION will be the 1st Sunday of every month.

Bulletin Insert 4-18-10 / Bulletin Insert 3-12-10 / Bulletin Insert 2-28-10

April 26 James Island Women’s Bible Study, 6 p.m.

April 27 Committee Night, 5:30 p.m.

2^nd Edition Book Club, 6 p.m.

Talks on Tap, 8:15 p.m.

April 28 Caviar & Bibles, noon

PSA, 5:00 p.m.

Bell Choir, 6 p.m.

Women’s Bible Study, 6 p.m.

Men’s Bible Study, 6 p.m.

Adult Choir, 7 p.m.

April 29 Christian Education Committee, 5:30 p.m.

April 30 Wedding rehearsal, 5 p.m.

Young Adults Koinonia, 8 p.m

May 1 Glenn-Thomas Wedding

May 2 Communion

May 3 Memorial for US ARMY WWII Transportation Unit, 11 am

May 6 Make-up Class for New Members, 6 p.m.

May 9 Seersucker Suit & Fancy Hat Sunday

2^nd Sunday lunch in the park

May 14 Kindergarten Graduation in Sanctuary, 9 a.m.

Wedding rehearsal, 5 p.m.

Shelter Night, 7 p.m.

May 28 & 29 Tea Room, 11-2:30

May 29 "Piccolo Spoleto Youth Music Festival,

10:45-5:30 in Sanctuary

10:45 - Charlotte Youth Chorale
12:15 - University Children's Chorus (Charleston)
1:45 - Charleston Children's Chorus
3:00 - Charleston Academy of Music (instrumentalists)
4:30 - Tar River Children's Concert Chorus (Rocky Mount, NC)

June 4 & 5 Tea Room, 11-2:30 p.m.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Second Edition Book Club enjoyed being at Robena Medbery 's house on March 16th for supper and discussion of "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo", part one of a trilogy by the Swedish author Stieg Larsson. This "murder mystery" was so well- written, and the description of the characters was so well done, that we decided to learn more about their activities in the second book of the trilogy, "The Girl who Played with Fire", again by Steig Larsson and easily available through Amazon. It primarily describes the efforts of an investigative journalist whose magazine's purpose is to expose crooked and corrupt practices of establishment Swedish citizens. He is assisted in this effort by a female "avenging angel" with extraordinary powers of computer hacking, etc. in a continuing effort to stamp out male injustices toward women. We will be meeting at Robena's on Tuesday, April 27th at 6:00 PM. Happy reading! Any questions, you may call me at 860-9358. Folks who want to carpool from Mt. Pleasant should contact Larry & Peggy Gale at 884-8197

Focus Group, April 18^th following Worship: The Strategic Planning team will hold a focus group for all interested in participating in future planning of our church. We will meet in Room 103 in the Education Building . A light lunch will be served.

Our Tea room Committee is already busy planning this year’s event. It will be our 5^th Annual “Seconds Please” Tea Room, held this year on Friday & Saturday, May 28 & 29 and June 4 & 5. This is a wonderful opportunity to for all of us to serve together and raise money for missions! Mark you calendars now for these dates.

Weekly Bible Studies

Dig your spiritual roots in deep and grow in one of our many weekly Bible studies. Check them out. There’s something for everyone.

Mondays at 6 pm

James Island Women’s Bible Study

Where: 829 Mikell Drive

For Who: Women anywhere

What: Bible study, Gospel of Mark

Note: We will not meet on April 5^th, for more information call Nancy Bryant at 670-2297

Tuesdays at 6 pm

Halo Eclectic

Where: Hope & Union Coffee Shop, 199 St. Philips Street

For Who: MUSC students & staff, law students, young adults, and anyone else!

What: An hour-long study that teaches basic methods for interpreting the Bible.

Tuesdays at 7:15 pm

Women’s Beth Moore Study

Where: Different homes. Contact Sara at sarahnharbin@yahoo.com for location.

For Who: Women

What: An in-home Beth Moore study series, currently on the “Fruits of the Spirit”

Wednesdays at 12 pm

Caviar and Bibles, 51 George St

Where: Caviar and Bananas

For Who: College Students

What: A 50-minute lunch break study that teaches basic methods for interpreting the Bible.

Beginning on April 14^th - Wednesdays at 6:00 pm

Men’s Bible Study

Where: Conference Room

For Who: All men

What: year-long overview of the entire Bible. The group is using a companion text, What’s in the Bible: A One-Volume Guidebook to God’s Word by Dr. R. C. Sproul

Beginning on April 14^th - Wednesdays at 6:00 pm

Women’s Bible Study and Meal

Where: Room 103, Education Building

For Who: All women

What: Beth Moore’s study on Revelation

If you need information or wish to become involved in a Bible Study or small group experience, please contact Colin Kerr at 723-9237.

Easter Lilies given in Memory of:

Earl H. Singletary, Jr. by Ora & Earl Singletary

Jack & Jon by Ervene Hiers

Our loved ones by Jan, Clyde & Cary Mizzell

Reese Fitts by Sue & Barney Henderson

Ashley Hinson, Edith, Mendel & Buddy Hinson, Ken Wimberly & Jenni King Moore by Cathy, David & Meredith Hinson

Henry, Gus & Eddie by the Smythe Family

Renee McKnight by Drew, Daniel, Gus & Stewart McKnight

Ella McKnight by Drew, Daniel, Gus & Stewart McKnight

Dr. John Gaskin by Larry Gale

Mr. & Mrs. Allie McDonald by the McDonalds & Hacketts

Col. Allie McDonald by the McDonalds & Hacketts

Bianca Moore & Jack and Mary Love by Gary & Cassie Jaffe

Mr. & Mrs. John W. Ropp by Dolores Ropp King

Ralston Wylly by Kate and Dave Stanton

Allen N. Dryden, Sr., Lucy Dryden, Guy F. Taylor, Sr., Milton Fouts, Mary Fouts, and Neal Booker by the Taylor family.

Our Grandmothers – Elaine Steinbeck and Clara Barton Robertson by David & Carrie King

Clinton Medbery by Robena Medbery

Chris & Ryan DeWitt Staubes, Jenni King Moore by Robbie, Lauren & Hope

The Bucher and Smith Families by Rodger Smith and Victoria Bucher

Jane, Sam & Sara by Peggy & Bud Hay

Margaret & Elric Pinckney by Peggy & Bud Hay

Dorothy D. McKevlin by Patricia McKevlin

Edward L. Garrett by Pat Garrett

Michael Spaulding by Dorie & George Spaulding

Their parents, Frederick and Edna Schuh and Cy and Elizabeth Daley, by Fred & Sallie Schuh.

Corrie Daley by Fred & Sallie Schuh

Mr. Will H. Steinmeyer & Mr. Charles F. Steinmeyer by Erma Grooms

Mr. Sidney Groom by Erma Grooms

Red & Louise Means and Noel & Lorraine Mellen by Erin & Pat Mellen

Laone MacDowell Mumford by Floyd & Sheila Lathbury

Ruby Dell Donald by the Patterson Smith family

Michael Donald Smith by the Patterson Smith family

William & Elizabeth Zeigler by Betty Jean, Lila and families

Brad Jordan by Tina & Bobby Jordan

Easter lilies given in Honor of:

Stephen & Ashley Chandler by Norman & Virginia Hood

Mr. & Mrs. John Hackett by the McDonalds & Hacketts

Tigger, Nancy & Juge by the Smythe family

Edith Allen Ellis by Sue and Barney Henderson

Our Lord by Jan, Clyde & Cary Mizzell

My family by Ervene Hiers

Mr. & Mrs. Arturo Suarez by Ben & Virginia Street

Our children and grandchildren by Fred and Sallie Schuh

Owen & Susan Neff by the Bracks

Sam and Evelyn King by Robbie, Lauren and Hope

The Presbyterian Women Education Society of Second Presbyterian Church by Rebecca Albright, Seminarian

Helen Booker by the Taylor family

Mrs. John E. Watts by Kate & Dave Stanton

Members of the U. S. Armed Forces by Kate & Dave Stanton

Dan McKnight by Drew, Daniel, Gus & Stewart

Second Sunday Luncheon

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Please let us know if you plan on attending our Second Sunday luncheon next week so we will know how many to set up for by filling this out and placing it in the offering plate.

Name__________________________________________ #Attending___________

Please bring a potluck dish to share.

OTHER EVENTS

Marriage Enrichment
When: Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 pm

Where: Second Presbyterian Church, Yellow Room on the first floor
Also, we have pushed back the launch of the Marriage Enrichment course to this coming Tuesday. It's not too late for you and your beloved to sign up.

Second Pres and First Scots will be hosting a Marriage Enrichment class beginning Tuesday, March 16th. The material is based off the Alpha Marriage Course and the Five Love Languages. It will be taught by the warm and witty Dr. Sally Schuh. Make your marriage the best it can be. You can deepen your relationship. You can move from dull to dynamic. Others have done it. You can do it, too.

Please email DCE Colin at ckerr@secondpresbyterianchurch.org to make your reservation.
How Much: $20 per couple

Length: 8 Weeks, March 16th-May 4th

March 29-April 5 No Kindergarten, Spring Break

8:15 pm, Tuesday, April 13

Who’s in Charge Up There? The Activity of God in World

Andolinis Pizza, 82 Wentworth Street

Sometimes in life we feel as if everything that happens to us is infused with purpose and meaning. However, sometimes we feel as if nothing makes sense and is completely unconnected to a “grand plan.”So if a Creator exists, is he/she/it involved? If so, how much? Is God a micromanager, a spectator, or something in between? And what does it mean when people say, “God is sovereign”? Come share your experiences and ideas on the activity of God in our world.

8:15 pm, Tuesday, April 27

To Burn the City You Love? The Ethics of Conflict, Violence, Destruction in Making the World a Better Place

Andolinis Pizza, 82 Wentworth Street

The great 20^th century British author and commentator, G.K. Chesterton lamented that too many men “looked only to the god within. They had not enough interest in the outer world really to wreck or revolutionize it. They did not love the city enough to set fire to it.” Essentially, they were men so set upon inner peace that they were unwilling to improve the greater world at the cost of conflict. So we ask, to what extent is it ethical to embrace conflict in order to achieve a good goal? How many lives are worth the overthrow of a tyrant? How many mudslinging commercials are worth unseating the corrupt incumbent? Does loving your company, faith community, city, or nation mean you’re willing to set fire to it?

On-going Events

Monday Women’s Bible Study: at Margaret & Craig Baumer’s, 829 Mikell Dr. James Island, at 6 p.m. For more information, call Nancy Bryant at 670-2297. For directions call Margaret at 819-2460. This Bible study is open to all women - Bring your Bible!
The Men’s Bible Study: Wednesdays @ 6:00 PM in the conference room of the Education Building - a year-long overview of the entire Bible. The group is using a companion text, What's in the Bible: A One-Volume Guidebook to God's Word by acclaimed Reformed theologian Dr. R.C. Sproul This study will be offered in the Men’s Bible Study Class on Sundays as well.
Wednesday Women’s Bible Study: 6 p.m. in Room 103, Education Building. For more information please all Cyndi McLean at 722-3286 or Kingsley Moore at 367-5021. We are studying “Discerning the Voice of God – How to Recognize When God Speaks” by Priscilla Shirer.

Windows Project. As a congregation celebrating its Bicentennial, as a downtown church in a historic city, and as a church family, we are uniquely positioned for many opportunities. These opportunities are spiritual, logistical and philanthropic, and each of us will more than likely seize several of each over the Bicentennial Celebration period. It's rare when all of these things come together at once, but that is the case with our Celebrating 200; Planning for Another 200 historic window project. As stewards of the incredible structure in which we worship, it is our privilege to contribute to have these beautiful architectural assets refurbished to their appropriate splendor. To learn more about how you can make a difference in this project and leave a lasting tribute for your family, please contact Bud Hay (795-2916) or Greer Polansky (849-9720).

Need a special gift for your family? Giclee of Church can be ordered from

Bicentennial Cook Books on sale for $15. To purchase your copy call the church office at 723-9237