Sunday School Classes

• Theology, Thoughts and Coffee: 8 a.m., Room 312—Searching for Truth: Confessing Christ in an Uncertain World, led by Dr. Richard Baker.

• Coupled in Christ, 9:30 a.m., Room 112 We will be studying “Gratitude” as a spiritual discipline for four weeks this spring. How does scripture advise us to express our thanks to God for His grace? And what can we learn from others who have lived their lives in a spirit of gratitude?

• Faith in Action: 9:30 a.m., Room 403, today, “Building Tomorrow, One School at a Time” presented by George Srour. On May 11, “Higher Education and Social Justice” presented by Gerald Bepko, JD.

• Koinonia: 9:30 a.m., Room 402, today, “What it Means to Live a Holy Life Without a Teacher,” led by Jeff Long.
  

• Mariners: 9:30 a.m., Room 407, today, Rev. David Berry presents “Praying the Psalms - Part II.” On May 11, Don Morrison presents “The Prayer of Jesus” - Secrets to real intimacy with God.

• Words on the Word, 9:30 a.m., Room 312—Dr. Richard Baker leads a discussion of this week’s sermon text.
  

• Open Forum, 11 a.m., Room 112, today: DVD presentation on the Oct. 3, 2007 debate between Richard Dawkins, author of The God Delusion, and John Lennox, well-known Christian author and apologist. On May 11, Dr. Richard E. Hamilton, lobbyist, Indiana Coalition Against Legalized Gambling, presents “Institutionalized Gambling as a Social Barometer.”
  
  

Presbyterian Women Bible Studies:

Each week the PW hosts a variety of Bible study opportunities. All women from the church and community are welcome. Bring a friend! Free childcare available by calling 252-5519. Contact Lynn Graham at 578-7931 or Jane Funke at 582-0353.

• Moms on Mondays—“Train Up a Child, Train Up a Parent!” meet from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in Room 356. Our study continues with a focus on “Teaching a Giving Spirit—Creating Givers, not Takers.” On May 5, “Telling our Family Story—What will they remember?” We will end our study on May 12 with a brunch at Marquette Manor with our children and also church members who live at Marquette. Contact Julie Osborne at 705-1990 with questions.
  

• Tuesday Afternoon Women in the Word meets from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in Room 312. We are now probing the Jacob saga in-depth. We shall end our semester with the Joseph narrative. Last meeting is May 20. Contact Wilma Sukapdjo at 896-5396.
  

• Tuesday Evening Friendship Bible Coffee meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Room 230. Tuesday, May 6, we begin studying “What is God Like?” For six weeks we will study God’s eternal characteristics. All are welcome. For information Contact Holly Lambert at 257-4074 or Kathy Clark 846-7815.
  

• Wednesday Morning Bible Study: Join us for the five part series, Faith Lessons - “In the Dust of the Rabbi - Becoming a Disciple,” as we discover the joys of following Jesus Christ. We will meet in Room 340 (media room) at 9:30 a.m. on June 25, July 9, 16, 30 and August 6. Questions may be directed to Lesley Conrad, 844-0442 or Fran Bowman, 846-7763.
  

• Thursday Morning Friendship Bible Coffee: Join us for a study on, “Ruth—Knowing God’s Will.” Our lively intergenerational groups gather year-round on Thursday mornings from 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. in Room 402. We welcome anyone, regardless of church affiliation. Free childcare available. Contact Lynn Graham at 578-7931 or Jane Funke at 582-0353 for more information.
  

Small group studies and fellowship

• “Outreach Workshop: Takin’ It to the Streets” Light of the World Christian Church, Second Church and Flanner House present “Outreach Workshop: Takin’ It to the Streets” on Saturday, May 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Light of the World Christian Church. The day begins with a continental breakfast followed by several breakout groups and a presentation by the keynote speaker, Ellen Annala, President and CEO of United Way of Central Indiana followed with lunch and adjournment.
  

• OPEN TO ALL: Trips for you and your friends: Transatlantic Cruise-October 3—18, 2008, includes Rome, Monaco, Spain & Portugal Note: Deadline is May 11; Christmas in Branson, December 3—6, 2008, Branson, MO, Grand Victorian Hotel; Panama Canal Cruise, February 7—17, 2009, includes Half Moon Cay, Aruba, Curacao, Costa Rica, Puerto Limon, Colon, Panama. Place your reservations early as spaces will fill up rapidly. Sponsored by Sages of Second.

• Small Group Opportunities: Enjoy lunch at Kelties in Westfield, Thursday, May 22. Please call Sara or Al Haley at 848-1425 for reservations as soon as possible.

• Meridian Hills Luncheon, Hold the Date! June 29 at 12:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Sages of Second.

• ReNew Young Adult Ministry meets Thursday nights at 7 p.m. at Noodles & Company on the corner of Broad Ripple Ave. and Winthrop. ReNew is a community of adults between the ages of 20-35 glorifying God through fellowship, hospitality and service. We discuss faith, life and scripture. Social events and activities are in the works. Contact Rev. Mike Samson for more information at 253-6461 or msamson@secondchurch.org

• Companions in Christ: A small group experience that is a time of reflection and discussion on how God is working in and through one’s life. Contact Diane Elliott at 251-9025 or Lindsay Miller at 257-4992.
  

• Creation Care Ministry Team: Second Presbyterian is forming a team to create awareness about our environment and our relationship to God’s creation. For those interested in joining this new ministry team there will be an organization meeting held in Room 403, May 28 at 6 p.m. For more information contact Scott Burns at 847-3862.
  

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