Upcoming Discipleship Opportunities
There are three opportunities to deepen your walk with Christ that are happening in February. The first is a marriage enrichment event, the second is the Lenten All-Church Study and the third is the 2PC Ash Wednesday Service.
The 2PC Marriage Ministry will host a special event for anyone interested in learning more about The Art of Communication.
The evening will be hosted by Rev. Dean Kladder and the marriage ministry team. It will feature a series of short video clips serving as conversation prompts for discussion about the importance of healthy and consistent marriage communication. People at any stage of marriage are encouraged to attend (including engaged couples). There is more information about this event later in this newsletter.
Lent will feature a great all-church study focusing on The Unexpected Adventure we take when we share our faith with others. The Adult Ministries and the Evangelism Committees are teaming up to lead this study. The study will have a dual focus on expressing your faith through words and encouraging one another to do so. If you have not signed up for the study yet, I encourage you to do so Sunday in the south entry.
The 2012 Lenten season is about to begin. Ash Wednesday is
February 22 and we will begin our journey together with dinner and a service that night. Ash Wednesday is a unique opportunity to focus on our sin. The goal is not to wallow in our sin for just one night but to rather "frame up" our sin in light of our Lenten and Holy Week journey to the cross. I hope you join in the meal and worship that night.
On a personal note, I want to thank the congregation for all of the support and encouragement that I have been given over the last month. It is a huge blessing to serve alongside such a faithful
congregation.
In Christ,
Rev. Josh Erickson Associate Pastor for Youth
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Sermons on YouTube
You can click on the dates below to watch that morning's sermon. January 22 January 15 January 8 Encouragement Notes and CaringBridge | Dr. Deckert
To share a note of encouragement with Dr. Deckert, there is a collection box at Connection Point. These cards will be gathered weekly and shared with Dr. Deckert. To follow the Deckerts' entries on CaringBridge, an online medical journal, you may connect by going here.
UPDATE: Dr. Deckert's book is available for pre-order! Visit this site and scroll to the bottom of the page for more information.
Lenten All-Church Study | Sign-ups continue Sunday
 This fast-paced, fascinating Lenten study begins February 26 in Grace Hall from 10:10-11am. Sign-ups continue in the south entry Sunday morning. Your early registration helps organizers prepare well for the study. Books are $10. Find out how to share your faith with joy and ease and spend Lent learning with your 2PC family! Questions? Contact Sue Taulbee.
2PC.YM Pizza Fundraiser | Sunday, February 5Watch for the table in the south entry beginning this Sunday through Sunday, February 26, for a youth ministry homemade pizza fundraiser to support camp and retreat expenses. The cost for cheese, sausage or pepperoni pizzas will be 1 for $10 or 5 for $45. Delivery is scheduled for Sunday, March 4. If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Josh Erickson. Souper Bowl of Caring | Sunday, February 5 High School and Jr. High Students will collect small cash and loose change donations after the 9 and 11:11am services Sunday morning to help support the Western Avenue after-school snack program. Community Outreach Dinner | Sunday, February 5  The Community Outreach Dinner (COD) is a monthly 2PC tradition designed to bring the entire 2PC family together and to invite new people to 2PC. Dinner is from 11am-1pm in Fellowship Hall. Tickets are $6; $2 of that cost is used to fund tickets for 2PC community partners.There is a $22 maximum family cost. Exploring Membership at 2PC | February 9 and 11 Explore what it means to serve Christ at 2PC by attending the New Member Exploration Course. Meet others interested in membership and the 2PC pastors. Meals and childcare are included. A dinner on Thursday, February 9, at 6pm will kick-off this process. Membership classes will then meet Saturday, February 11, from 9am-12pm. New members will join in worship on February 12. Register by calling or emailing Rev. Josh Erickson.JOY Fellowship | February 10 Rev. Michael McGaughan will be discussing his recent travel to Switzerland at the Friday, 10:30am fellowship. All are encouraged to attend. You may also stay for the Friday Prayer lunch ($5 donation). Contact Kim Pare to make your lunch reservation. Scout Sunday | February 12  Boy Scout Sunday is celebrated throughout the world in February. This year marks the 102nd year of scouting in America and 2PC has sponsored Troop 3 since 1923. The troop currently has nearly 25 active Scouts. Over the years, 150 young men from Troop 3 have attained scouting's highest rank, Eagle Scout. A special 150th Eagle celebration will occur later in the Spring with more details to follow.
Troop members will usher at the 9 and 11:11am services on Sunday, February 12. The troop meets Tuesday nights from 7-8:30pm in the Martin Hall scout room. For more information, please contact Mark Wylie at 829-6246 or by email. The troop is grateful to 2PC for their fantastic, long-term support, and hopes this partnership of helping boys become outstanding young men can continue for many more years.PW Circle Meetings | February
Alice Circle | February 13, 10am | Westminster Village
Sarah Circle | January 15, 9:30am | Brunch at CJ's
Grace Circle | January 15, 1pm | Carol Snodgrass's home
Ruth Circle | February 16, 7pm | Kay Koppenhaver's home
Lydia Circle | February 21, 9am | Marge Shaffer's home
For Your Marriage: The Art of Communication | February 17  Communicating well with your spouse is an art. Different communication styles are needed depending on where each person is in life. Short video clips and a time of group interaction will help attendees learn how to improve marriage communication. Sign-up for this event will begin January 29 at Connection Point. To sign up during the week, contact Kim Pare. The $5 cost per person includes the program, childcare and light snacks. Questions? Contact Martha Miller at 663-0188. Little Children of the World Trip | Meeting
February 19  For more information about the July 11-25 mission trip to the Phillipines, plan to attend the 12:15pm meeting on Sunday, February 19 in F100A. The trip will include Sunday worship with over 1600 people, Bible study in 14 communities, visits with the Handclasp children, taking the dorm children out to eat, home and preschool visits, soup kitchen service and a piggery and sausage production tour. If you have questions, please contact Janice Lewis at 452-4228 or by email. 2PC Group Sale | April 21 Mark your calendars and start gathering your treasures for the annual 2PC Mission Group Sale on Saturday, April 21 at the Interstate Center. Bookmark 2PCgroupsale.com to stay current on ways to assist. If you have questions, contact Bret or Linda Reinthaler at 473-2396.Sunday Worship on Comcast | Increased Playback  Effective January 1, 2012, the 9am Sunday morning worship service
will be recorded and played back one week later on Comcast channel 20 at 8am and 3pm Sunday, and 7pm Monday. Personal Assistance Ministry Volunteer Opportunity Would you like to be part of an adventure that shares the Heart of Christ with the people in this community and helps people grow out of poverty into self-sufficiency?
Second Pres often receives calls for assistance with rent, utilities, food and other items. The goal is to provide more than a handout. We want those served to see how God's love is central to a better life. Lyn Hruska, Joe Teague, Jim VanCauwenberge and Dr. Don Crittenden have begun to develop the Personal Assistance Ministry. To join this team, email them directly or call Kim Pare to be connected with one of the team members.
Immanuel Health Center | Volunteer Need
The Immanuel Health Center, a volunteer-staffed medical clinic, will open February 27 at 502 S. Morris Ave. in Bloomington. Its vision is to provide health care and spiritual support under one roof for residents-in-need. The Center, using sliding-scale fees, is focused on primary care for children and adults who are on Medicaid. IHC is in the final phases of opening and has immediate needs for many one-time and ongoing volunteers to make that happen.
Skilled and semi-skilled construction volunteers who are available now and in the next several weeks may contact 2PC member Gayle Thomas at 275-5308. To volunteer for non-skilled tasks needed now and during the next several weeks such as sweeping, cleaning, painting, and moving in supplies and equipment, email mary.jeckel@gmail.com. To donate money or to volunteer for specific jobs as doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals; social workers; prayer partners; behavioral health, pastoral, and other counselors, administrative help, and building maintenance help, go to their website. Books for Africa  Books for South Africa founder, Dorothy Kennett, is requesting donations to bring books and other learning materials to children who otherwise would go without. Donations may be made to 2PC with a notation on the memo line or directly to Dorothy. Please call Dorothy at 662.1571 with any questions. The history of 2PC's involvement in mission work is highlighted in the Heritage glass cabinets in the south entry. See and read about the remarkable mission work of 2PC. Have you found any church mementos while cleaning? If so, contact Jeanie Wendt at 838-3506 or wendtfarm@gmail.com.
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Kids and Youth
 February 8 | KOK Save the Date | Camp and VBS
June 18-22 | Kids' Overnight Camp, grades
3-5 2011-12 school year
June 19-21 | Kids' Day Camp, grades K-2 2011-12 school year
July 23-27 | VBS, age 3 by 9.1.12 through grade 5 2012-13 school year
Registration information will be available soon.
February 5 |
High School Fellowship will meet at the Secord's home for a 5pm Super Bowl party
February 8 | Powerhouse February 24-26 | Jr. High Winter Retreat at Camp Timberlee in East Troy, WI; registration deadline is February 6 and forms are on the 2PC.YM website February 26 | Group Sale and Choir Tour Meeting at 5pm Students going on the 2012 Chancel Choir Tour are required to attend this meeting with their parents. Group Sale procedures and work requirements will be reviewed. An initial itinerary for the Choir Tour will also be presented. A Tour deposit of $100 will be required at this meeting. Students and parents are invited to dinner after the meeting and students will continue with Fellowship after the meal. March 18 | Movie Night at High School Fellowship, special time of 6-8pm
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Christian Education Information10:10 - 11am Adult Christian Education
The Gospel of Mark led by Dr. David Webb in F100A
Discover Your Gifts led by Mark and Kathy Brown | Marquis Chapel
Can We Integrate Science with Faith? led by Dr. Scott Hamilton | F201
The Good and Beautiful Community led by Gregg and Barby Pratt
Mecherle (SG Network) in F203
Ephesians Bible Study led by Brian and Julie Hiles | F202Children and Youth Preschool | Martin Hall lower level Elementary | Martin Hall main floor Junior high and High School students | Waffles in Java Post at 10am Junior High Sunday School | Java Post at 10:15am Chancel Choir Rehearsal | Choir Room at 10:15am High School Sunday School | 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month from
12:12-1:30pm in Grace Hall and Java Post
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Calendar
Sunday, February 5
8:15am | Worship | Marquis Chapel
9am | Worship | Sanctuary
10am | Christian Education Hour
11:11am | Worship | Sanctuary
11:11am | Communication Outreach Dinner | Fellowship Hall
12:15pm | High School Sunday School | M201
5pm | Restoration Church | F100A
Monday, February 6
6:30pm | Interim Pastor Search Committee | F203
Tuesday, February 7
6:45am | Men's Bible Study | Parlor
12:30pm | Prayer Quilt Committee | M201
1pm | JOY Committee | F100C
1:30pm | Heritage Committee Work Session | M201
5:30pm | Global Leadership Committee | F205
6pm | Trustees | F204
6pm | Children's Ministry Team | F203
7pm | Restoration Church Prayer Group | M201
7pm | Boy Scout Meeting | Scout Room
Wednesday, February 8
9am | Sisters | Java PostNoon | Parish Nurses | Green Room
2pm | Alcoholics Anonymous| Grace Hall
5pm | KOK, Carillon/Covenant/Cherub Choir
5pm | Powerhouse
5pm | Chorale Rehearsal | Chapel5pm | Prayer Group | F203
5:30pm | Sisters Decaf | Parlor
6pm | Chapel Choir | Sanctuary
6:30pm | TESL Class | M201
6:30pm | Bible Study | F204
7pm | Men's Bible Study | F203
7:30pm | Chancel Choir Rehearsal | Choir Room 7:30pm | Youth Committee
Thursday, February 9
9am | Heritage Committee | M205
4:30pm | Contemporary Band Rehearsal | Sanctuary
6pm | New Member Dinner | F100B
6pm | Mixed Boomers Small Group | Library
6pm | Second Half | F100C
Friday, February 10
6:30am | Men's Bible Study | Kep's Restaurant
9:30am | Neighborhood Bible Study | F100C
10:30am | JOY Program | F100A
Noon | Prayer Lunch | F100B
Saturday, February 11
9am | New Member Class | F100A
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