Lent - Preparing for Easter
Second Pres will observe Ash Wednesday on February 22 and celebrate Easter Sunday on April 8 with 4 worship services. The journey from Ash Wednesday to Easter is called Lent, a 40-day season of preparation to greet our Risen Savior on Easter morning. There is great value in pausing to reflect as we walk with Jesus to the cross so that they might better appreciate the joy of this day. This year 2PC will prepare itself for Easter in three significant ways. First, we will collaborate together in the all-church study, The Unexpected Adventure. The study will energize your own life of faith. It will help you reinvent your vision of sharing faith so that what might seem daunting or scary becomes exciting and doable. The Unexpected Adventure invites you to see evangelism as a way of being alert to opportunities around you and to sense thepromptings of God's Spirit. The study begins next Sunday, February 26, at 10:10am in Grace Hall after a brief introductory message. You can sign up Sunday in the south entry and buy the $10 class book. Another part of our Lenten preparation is Lenten Moments featuring our Priority Partner, Little Children of the Philippines (LCP). During the Lenten Moments, you will learn more about the people whose faithful service has made LCP a model of compassion and caring. LCP is our oldest mission ministry partner and they are dedicated to reaching out to the street children of Dumaguete City in the Philippines. They serve more than 5,000 children and families who otherwise would be exploited and suffer the effects of extreme poverty. As a result of the LCP ministry, thousands of children now live healthy and productive lives because LCP gave them a bridge to a better tomorrow. Along the way many of them gave their lives to Jesus. We will also participate in a special Easter morning offering to purchase sausage-making equipment for LCP. This equipment will empower the local people to a more self-sustaining livelihood. In addition, 2PC children will be able to share their offering to pre-purchase Christmas toys for the LCP children. Using the Lenten offering boxes available on Ash Wednesday, children and families will practice the discipline of self-sacrifice with a purpose. Just as we gave it up for Chiapas, we can work toward a goal of $15,000 as we Give it up for LCP! In Christ, Dr. Don CrittendenPastor/Acting Head of Staff
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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 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.
Exciting News! | Pioneer Woman
 Advocate BroMenn Medical Center has agreed to permanently display Dr. Roane Deckert's powerful limestone sculpture, Pioneer Woman, at the juncture of the atrium and the new Mother/Baby Unit. Friends who love Roane and Ardelle can pull together to raise the artist's asking price of $39,000 through a tax-deductible donation.
Please click here to donate by credit card or click here to donate by check, or pick up these forms and a self-addressed stamped envelope at Connection Point Sunday to mail your contribution. Once the funds are raised, the Foundation will purchase Pioneer Woman from the Deckerts.
God has provided us with a beautiful, tangible way to honor Roane's artistic gift in a place of community and healing and to thank them for their generous gifts to 2PC of the Burning Bush and Baptismal font. Thank you for your love and support of Roane and Ardelle.
Friends of Pioneer Woman
Interim Pastor Search Update
Due to the outstanding work of the Interim Pastoral Search Committee, 2PC is nearing the goal of calling an interim pastor. Session met on February 13 and voted to extend a call to a candidate. A motion also passed requesting permission to form a Pastoral Nominatng Comittee (PNC) to lead the search process for our next installed pastor/head of staff.
The Presbytery Committee on Ministry will vote to approve these motions on Tuesday, February 28. Announcements will be made soon after. Please feel free to contact Rev. Josh Erickson with any questions.
Lenten All-Church Study | Sign-ups continue Sunday 
This Sunday is the final day to register for the upcoming all-church study, The Unexpected Adventure. The $10 book can be purchased in the south entry.
The authors say, "Whether you're a new believer or a seasoned Christian, you'll find new vision and sage advice for living a high-impact Christian life." Sessions will be led by Rev. Dean Kladder, Dr. David Webb and Rev. Harold Meers, Sr. with 2PC members sharing testimonies. The study begins Sunday, February 26, in Grace Hall at 10:10am. Please sign up this Sunday! Questions? Contact Sue Taulbee.
2PC.YM Pizza Fundraiser | Sunday, February 19Watch 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. PW Circle Meetings | February
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 Phillipines Trip | This Sunday,
February 19  For more information about the July 11-25 mission trip to the Phillipines, plan to attend the 12:15pm meeting this 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. Ash Wednesday | February 22 Welcome the Lenten season by joining the 2PC celebration of Ash Wednesday with dinner at 5pm followed by a 6pm worship service in the sanctuary. The dinner is $6 with a $22 maximum for families.
Ash Wednesday is the start of Lent which is a time for penance, reflection and preparing ourselves for the celebration of Christ's resurrection. It includes the imposition of ashes which reminds us of our sinfulness, mortality and our need for a Savior. The sign of the cross reminds us of the good news that through the crucifixion of Jesus Christ we have forgiveness of sins and new life in Christ. 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. Connecting Hearts with the Forgotten | February 25 East White Oak Bible Church will host this free one-day conference which will include sessions and resources on adoption, foster care, post-adoption and orphan care. For more information and to register, go here. 59th Annual Laymen's Lenten Breakfast | March 22 Tickets are now available for the Laymen's Lenten Breakfast on Thursday, March 22, 6am, at the ISU Bone Student Center Ballroom. The morning includes great food, fellowship and a message from comedian Taylor Mason. Tickets are $15 or $10 for students through college seniors. For more information about the event and ticket information, call the Immanuel Bible Foundation office at 452-6710 or visit here. 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.Volunteer Survey  Thank you to those who have submitted your new Volunteer Survey recently as part of the call to stewardship. It has been four years since 2PC members were asked to complete the Volunteer Connection Survey. Because of changes in opportunities and ministries, it is necessary to update the information in the volunteer database. If you need a copy, they are in the entry kiosks or you can submit it online by going here on the 2PC website. Please contact Nancy Harvey 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 22 | No KOK - Ash Wednesday 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 19 | High School Fellowship
February 22 | No Powerhouse - Ash Wednesday 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 March 31 | Winter Jam Concert, meet at 2PC at 3:30pm, $15
Save the Date | Summer Camp June 24-30 | High School Mission Camp, Grand Rapids, MI ($375) July 9-14 | Jr. High Camp, Green Lake WI ($375)
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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 19
8:15am | Worship | Marquis Chapel
9am | Worship | Sanctuary
10am | Christian Education Hour
11:11am | Worship | Sanctuary
12:15pm | High School Sunday School | M201
12:15pm | Little Children of the Philippines Informational Meeting | F100A
5pm | Restoration Church | F100A
6pm | High School Fellowship
Monday, February 20
No Activities Scheduled
Tuesday, February 21
6:45am | Men's Bible Study | Parlor
9am | Lydia Circle | Marge Shaffer's home
1:30pm | Heritage Committee Work Session | M201
5:15pm | Worship Planning Committee | F204, F205
5:30pm | Hospitality Committee | F100C
7pm | Deacons | F100A
7pm | Restoration Church Prayer Group | M201
7pm | Boy Scout Meeting | Scout Room
Wednesday, February 22
2pm | Alcoholics Anonymous| Grace Hall
5pm | Ash Wednesday Dinner | F100B
5pm | Chorale Rehearsal
6pm |Ash Wednesday Service | Sanctuary5pm | Prayer Group | F203
6:30pm | Bible Study | F204
7pm | Men's Bible Study | F203
7:30pm | Chancel Choir Rehearsal | Choir Room 7:30pm | Chapel Choir Rehearsal | Sanctuary
Thursday, February 23
4:30pm | Contemporary Band Rehearsal | Sanctuary
6pm | Mixed Boomers Small Group | Library
Friday, February 24
6:30am | Men's Bible Study | Kep's Restaurant
9:30am | Neighborhood Bible Study | F100C
Noon | Prayer Lunch | F100B
4pm | Jr. High Winter Xtreme | out of building
Eve Kladder, daughter of Revs. Dean and Andrea Haughton Kladder.
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