Communication...room for improvement?
Andrea and I are so thankful to God for your love and support as we have welcomed our daughter, Eve, into our family. One of the things we pray for is wisdom on how to be both good parents and good pastors. Thanks for bearing with us as we figure out what that looks like and enter into this new chapter of life. One thing we know is that in order to be good pastors and good parents, it's important to keep our marriage strong. Marriage, just like any other human relationship, takes work to keep strong. Marriage, just like any other human relationship, also affects our other relationships if it's off balance or heading into dangerous territory. It's easy to overlook our marriages and family relationships since they're constant. We see our spouse, our kids and our parents on a daily basis. We get into routines of living and habits of communicating that become familiar and safe, even if they aren't the best routines and habits for our relationships. Certain subjects go untouched, problems are averted instead of confronted, and transparent communication soon becomes difficult. If you're a married couple, why not work on your relationship? It's never too late or too early. There's nothing "wrong" with your marriage if you intentionally work on it to make it stronger. In fact, you're honoring your commitment to one another if you do! Last fall some couples in the church came together to restart a marriage ministry at 2PC. For now, the emphasis is on quarterly events that cover various key topics that contribute to healthy marriages. On Friday, February 17, at 6:30pm we're looking at how to better communicate with our spouse. If you think you're communicating well with your spouse, why not confirm that with your spouse? If this sounds like something you couldn't ask or you think is silly to ask, maybe it's time to start that conversation. You can call the church office to reserve your spot at this event or look for the table in the south entry Sunday morning. Another opportunity to strengthen relationships both inside and outside 2PC is by participating in the Lenten All-Church Study. The February 26-March 25 study, The Unexpected Adventure: Be a Contagious Christian, will help us find out how to take everyday risks to share Jesus with those around us. We'll examine our current context, God's story to communicate, our own story and how to practically put God's story and our story together. Sign-ups continue in the south entry Sunday and books are $10. Peace, Dean Rev. Dean Kladder
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Sermons on YouTube
You can click on the dates below to watch that morning's sermon. February 5 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.
Dr. Deckert's book is available for pre-order. Visit this site and scroll to the bottom of the page for more information.
JOY Fellowship | Friday, 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 ($6 donation). Contact Kim Pare to make your lunch reservation.
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 12Watch for the table in the south entry 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.
Scout Sunday | 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 | February 15, 9:30am | Brunch at CJ's
Grace Circle | February 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 continue Sunday 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. Serving on Saturday (SOS) | February 25 The 2PC Missions Team is offering the first 2012 SOS opportunity Saturday, February 25 from 8:30am-noon at Immanuel Health Center (IHC) in Bloomington. The center is scheduled to open Monday, February 27. IHC will provide health care and spiritual support for children/adults on Medicaid.
The SOS team will assist with a final clinic cleaning. A total reconstruction of the space in the old St. Joseph's Hospital building by volunteer labor is nearly complete and a deep clean is vital to the opening. Plan to bring cleaning supplies. Sign-up at Connection Point Sunday to assist. The IHC has been a labor of love and its opening is just short of a miracle. Help bring this spiritually-supported and much needed medical facility to realization! Contact Gretchen Cetin at 662-5441 with questions. 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.Jan & Pablo Feliciano CruzIf you would like to read the current newsletter from Jan and Pablo, click here. 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. 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 15 | 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 12 | High School Fellowship
February 15 | Powerhouse February 24-26 | Jr. High Winter Retreat at Camp Timberlee in East Troy, WI 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 2 | High School Lock-in, 9pm-8am, $10, friends are invited 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 12
8:15am | Worship | Marquis Chapel
9am | Worship | Sanctuary
10am | Christian Education Hour
11:11am | Worship | Sanctuary
12:15pm | Student Leadership Committee | Java Post
5pm | Restoration Church | F100A
6pm | High School Fellowship
Monday, February 13
10am | Alice Circle | Westminster Village
1pm | Women's Bible Study | Parlor
Tuesday, February 14
6:45am | Men's Bible Study | Parlor
Noon | Caring Ministry | F100C
1:30pm | Heritage Committee Work Session | M201
5pm | Evangelism Committee | F201
6pm | Adult Education Committee | Parlor
6pm | Merge Planning Committee | F205
7pm | Restoration Church Prayer Group | M201
7pm | Boy Scout Meeting | Scout Room
Wednesday, February 15
9am | Sisters | Java Post9:30am | Sarah Circle | CJ's Restaurant
Noon | Scrapbooking Small Group | Green Room
1pm | Grace Circle | Carol Snodgrass's home
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
Thursday, February 16
4:30pm | Personnel Committee | F205
4:30pm | Contemporary Band Rehearsal | Sanctuary
6pm | Mixed Boomers Small Group | Library
7pm | Merge Women's Small Group | Parlor
7pm | Ruth Circle | Kay Koppenhaver's home
Friday, February 17
6:30am | Men's Bible Study | Kep's Restaurant
9:30am | Neighborhood Bible Study | F100C
Noon | Prayer Lunch | F100B
6:30pm | For Your Marriage | F100B
The Heritage Ministry Missions display in the 2PC south entry.
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