Foundation News

Applications being accepted for Berl Olswanger Memorial Music Scholarship

Applications are currently being accepted for the Berl Olswanger Memorial Music Scholarship Fund for the 2010-2011 academic year. The fund was created in 1981 in memory of Berl Olswanger, a beloved member of Second Presbyterian Church. The deadline is February 10^th.

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Chloe Malone Burch Foreign Mission Fund Established

The Chloe Malone Burch Foreign Mission Fund has been established by the 2PC Foundation Board of Directors in memory of Chloe Malone Burch, an active member of Second Presbyterian Church and a strong advocate and supporter of world missions.

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Scholarship established through Foundation to honor life of Meredith Fox

John and Antoinette Good fund memorial that will provide scholarships for underprivileged students of one of Second’s ministry partners, providing a unique educational opportunity.

“We are excited about the opportunity to give to Neighborhood School students, who are very dear to our hearts, the chance to join a loving, nurturing student family and experience the great Christian education that ECS provides.”

- John and Antoinette Good

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Reflections on Giving … One family’s life time stewardship

“So, after much thought, I have decided to follow Jesus’ teachings to care for others and, at the same time, set up a stewardship example for my children to follow… Further, Bettye and I have made an estate plan that will share a portion of all that is left after she and I are gone to be with the Lord.”-Monte Weaver

Unlike what we have experienced in recent months with the struggling economy, an investment in God’s work is one that guarantees huge returns. However, investing in the Kingdom of God means more than simply giving a tithe. It means responsible and generous stewardship of all of the blessings we have been given. Enjoy reading the encouraging story of Bettye and Monte Weaver’s philosophy and plan for leaving a legacy invested in the Kingdom and how the Second Presbyterian Church Foundation is the tool they have chosen to accomplish this … [ Read Article ]

Advance Memphis: Development, rather than relief

In the fall of 2007, the Foundation began their support of the Outsourcing program at Advance Memphis. True to the Foundation’s vision to help innovative and effective programs of some of 2PC’s ministry partners become either a reality or taken to a level of greater expansion, the Foundation saw the Outsourcing program as a ministry capable of making a lasting impact in the city of Memphis. Kate Lareau’s description of the program shows why the Foundation views the Outsourcing program as an important part of advancing the Kingdom. She relates how this valuable work program develops community and provides tangible hope to the Cleaborn-Foote neighborhood … [ Read Article ]

Neighborhood Christian Center Celebrates 30th Anniversary

The Neighborhood Christian Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to ministering to the physical and spiritual needs of the poor in Memphis, celebrates their 30th year in operation. Through the substantial support of the 2pc Foundation, the Neighborhood Christian Center is able to sustain programs vital to advancing their mission to serve Memphis. The Foundation proudly supports this growing, Gospel-driven ministry and the people that have made it what it is today … [ Read Article ]

Internship Program Brings Skill, Quality to Youth Ministry

Significantly funded by the Foundation, Second’s Youth Ministry Internship Program gives valuable experience and solid teaching to college graduates seeking to enter into full-time youth ministry. For former youth intern, Betsie Carlson, the personalized nature of the program gave her the opportunity to grow as a servant leader … [ Read Article ]