Dear Friends,
Thanks to all of our staff and members who worked so hard to
make Holy Week such a deep experience of worship and reflection.
I hope you enjoyed our joyous Easter celebration of Christ's
Resurrection as much as I did! As we continue in Eastertide, I
hope the Lord will deepen our experience of Jesus Christ, risen
and exalted.
Many have asked me for more information about our interim
season. Here are some thoughts. 2PC has been through a number
of major transitions in the past 10 years, including the leadership
of three senior pastors. Some of that change has been difficult, but even the most positive changes (such as the sanctuary construction) cause stress in the life of a church.
Calling a new Senior Pastor is a very important time in the life of 2PC. We want the next Pastor to be a good match for the community, the church as it is and what 2PC hopes for the future. One of my tasks as Interim Pastor is to help 2PC to be clear about who we are now, and to identify a sense of who we aspire to be. This will allow the Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) to look for the appropriate pastor to lead us there.
The first step in this process is to elect a Mission Study Team (MST), who will lead us through the Mission Study process. This work will help us understand who we are and where 2PC wants to move in the future. We will elect the MST at our April 29 Congregational Meeting. When the Mission Study is complete we will elect the PNC. At the same time as the Mission Study, Session will look at our current Mission Statement and offer their wisdom to the process.
As you can see, with the election coming in just a few weeks, we want to get started as soon as possible. We will not extend the process any longer than we need to, but it is important also that we not shortcut the process. Good work done in the next few months will reap great dividends as the PNC begins its work.
Please pray for God's guidance in these steps, and please plan to be
at the April 29 meeting.
Dave Bianchin
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2PC News
Sermons on YouTube
You can click on the dates below to watch that morning's sermon. April 8 April 1
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Gathering of Men Lunch Series | Begins Today!
The Gathering of Men lunch series will carry the theme, News Too Good To Keep. Mark your calendars for April 12, 19 and 26 to hear an inspirational message over a Chef Paul lunch in Grace Hall.
The cost is $8. Speakers:
April 12 | Mark Johnson, Director of the Champaign-Urbana YMCA and retired University of Illinois wrestling Coach
April 19 | Dan McNerney, representative for Presbyterian Frontier Fellowship
April 26 | Dr. Don Crittenden, 2PC Director of Mission and Discipleship
JOY Fellowship | April 13 Jim VanCauwenberge will discuss work at the Peoria US Department of Agriculture lab at the Friday, 10:30am fellowship. All are encouraged to attend. You may also stay for the Friday Prayer lunch ($6 donation). Call Kim Pare to make your lunch reservation.
PW Circle Meetings | April
Lydia Circle | April 17, 9am | Dorothy Kennett's home
Sarah Circle | April 18, 9:30am | Darlene Sommer's home
Grace Circle | April 18, 1pm | 2PC Parlor
Ruth Circle | April 19, 7pm | Irene DenBesten's home
American Red Cross Blood Drive | April 18
 Second Pres will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive Wednesday, April 18, from 2-7pm. Sign up to donate blood or to volunteer in F100B on Sunday or contact Barb McGaughan, 2PC Blood Drive Coordinator.
2PC Mission 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.
 Next week, dozens of volunteers set up, unload cars and sort/price merchandise to ensure a successful sale. Volunteers are needed to provide a meal, snacks or drinks for those workers. Suggestions include doughnuts, baked goods (homemade or store bought), salty snacks, fresh fruit, beverages and casseroles for 50 people. Please see Sue Hughes at the Group Sale tables in the south entry, email her or call 585-0729 to volunteer.
Restoration Christian Church Anniversary | April 22 In honor of their 8th anniversary, Restoration Christian Church will have a Celebrating the Harvest service at 4:30pm on Sunday, April 22, in F100A at 2PC. Second Pres members are invited to attend.
Choir Sunday | April 29  Plan to join in worship on Sunday, April 29, to celebrate the rich tradition of choirs at 2PC. After a traditional 8:15am service in Marquis Chapel, there will be a single 10am worship service with all 2PC choirs in the sanctuary.
Congregational Meeting | April 29 Following the Sunday, April 29, 10am Choir Sunday service, there will be a congregational meeting for the purpose of electing a Mission Study Team, the first step in the process of calling a new installed pastor to 2PC.
Membership Exploration Course | begins May 3 If you've visited 2PC for a while, or are wondering about church membership, you're invited to the upcoming Membership Exploration Course. The course introduces 2PC's vision, lets you meet others coming into the life of 2PC, teaches about church membership and fulfills a 2PC membership requirement. The kickoff dinner is Thursday, May 3, followed by a class on Saturday, May 5. On Sunday, May 6, new members are introduced to the congregation. Childcare and meals are provided. You can go here for more information or contact
Rev. Dean Kladder. Email Tiffany Ward to register.
Chick-fil-A Leadercast | May 4 2PC will host this world-class leadership event for the 8th year on Friday, May 4. Speaker information is here and registration information is here. Broadcast live from Atlanta, Georgia, it will be seen by 125,000 people around the world. Speakers include nationally recognized leaders, including Soledad O'Brien of CNN; award winning authors Patrick Lencioni and Marcus Buckingham; Angela Ahrendts, President of Burberry Corp.; Andy Stanley of North Point Church and Tim Tebow. Another speaker is Sheena Iyengar, a visually-handicapped Harvard University professor whose choices led her to write a the book, The Art of Choosing.
Choice is the theme for this year's event. The choices you make define the person you are and will become. Your choices determine the impact you have on everyone around you, whether at home, in the workplace or your community. Plan to be inspired, encouraged and challenged. The cost for this event is $65 and includes all training sessions, a continental breakfast, sit-down lunch and afternoon drinks. Contact Dr. Don Crittenden with questions about this event. 50th Anniversary Celebration | May 6
If you and your spouse will celebrate your 50th wedding anniversary (married in 1962 or before) sometime in 2012 and haven't previously attended the 2PC celebration brunch, please contact Terri Thede. Adult Education Opportunity | Beginning May 6 We find ourselves perplexed by evil in the world, natural disasters and illnesses. Dr. Don Crittenden will teach a class beginning Sunday, May 6 and concluding Sunday, May 27, entitled Jesus and the Power of Evil. It will look at Jesus' ministry in light of His battle with Satan. The class will meet in F100C at 10:10am.
Pioneer Woman
Dr. Roane Deckert's powerful limestone sculpture, Pioneer Woman, has been placed at the juncture of the atrium and the new Mother/Baby Unit at Advocate BroMenn. The Advocate BroMenn Foundation will purchase the statue after they receive donations totaling $39,000 (the artist's asking price).
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. Caring Cards | Connection Point
Because of the positive response to card boxes at Connection Point, a box will remain there for use by 2PC attendees who would like to leave a card of encouragement, get-well wishes or condolence for another attendee. A 2PC staff member will make certain the card is delivered to the appropriate person. If you have any questions, please contact Terri Thede.
Treats for the Troops Donations for those serving in the military with 2PC connections is underway. The list of needed items and a collection box is at Connection Point. You may also see the list here. Contact Jeanie Wendt at 828-3506 to be certain a serviceperson you know is on the list to receive a box. Prayers and encouragement will accompany each shipment!
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Kids and Youth
 April 18| KOK 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 is available here.
Sunday, April 15 | High School Fellowship | The Cast and Crew concert for grades 6-12
April 18| Powerhouse
May 6 | Commissioning Sunday
May 20 | Graduation Sunday June 24-30 | High School Mission Camp, Grand Rapids, MI ($375) Registration information is available here. July 9-14 | Jr. High Camp, Green Lake WI ($375) Registration information is available here.
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Christian Education Information10:10 - 11am
Adult Christian Education
The Gospel of Mark led by Dr. David Webb | F100ACan 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) | F203
Ephesians Bible Study led by Brian and Julie Hiles | F202
Children and Youth Preschool | Martin Hall
Elementary | Martin Hall 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, April 15
8:15am | Worship | Marquis Chapel
9am | Worship | Sanctuary
10:10am | Christian Education Hour
11:11am | Worship | Sanctuary
12:15pm | High School Sunday School | M201
6pm | High School Fellowship | Grace Hall
Monday, April 16
No Activities Scheduled
Tuesday, April 17
6:45am | Men's Bible Study | F100C
9am | Lydia Circle | Dorothy Kennett's Home
1:30pm | Heritage Committee Work Session | M201
5:15pm | Worship Planning Committee | F204
5:30pm | Hospitality Committee | F100C
7pm | Restoration Church Prayer Group | M201
7pm | Boy Scout Meeting | Scout Room
Wednesday, April 18
9am | Sisters | Java Post
9:30am | Sarah Circle | Darlene Sommer's Home
Noon | Scrapbooking Small Group | F100C
Noon | Grace Circle | Parlor
2pm | Red Cross Blood Drive | F100A
2pm | Alcoholics Anonymous| Grace Hall5pm | KOK, Carillon/Covenant/Cherub Choir5pm | Powerhouse
5pm | Chorale Rehearsal | Chapel
5pm | Prayer Group | F203
5:30pm | Sisters Decaf | Parlor
6:15pm | Chapel Choir | Sanctuary
6:30pm | Bible Study | F2046:30pm | TESL class | M2016:40pm | Choir Sunday practice for Cherub, Covenant, Chancel and
Chapel Choirs | Sanctuary
7pm | Men's Bible Study | F203
7:30pm | Chancel Choir | Choir Rooms
Thursday, April 19 11:30am | Gathering of Men Lunch Series | Grace Hall
4:30pm | Contemporary Band Rehearsal | Sanctuary
4:30pm | Personnel Committee | F205
6pm | Mixed Boomers Small Group | Library
7pm | Merge Women's Small Group | Parlor
7pm | Ruth Circle | Irene DenBesten's Home
Friday, April 20 6:30am | Men's Bible Study | Kep's Restaurant
9:30am | Neighborhood Bible Study | F100C
Noon | Friday Prayer Lunch | F100B
Saturday, April 21
8am | 2PC Mission Group Sale | Interstate Center  Alleulia!
Easter Sunday Morning at 2PC
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