Part II of The Unexpected Adventure | August 19 
The spring, 2012 study,
The Unexpected Adventure, prompted great ideas without allowing time to discuss them. Last Sunday and this upcoming Sunday, August 12 and 19, Dr. David Webb and
Rev. Dean Kladder will lead group discussion on the points raised in
The Unexpected Adventure. Join them in F100A at 10am to discuss taking risks to share your faith.
Sound of Illinois Barbershop Chorus | August 19
The Sound of Illinois Barbershop Chorus is providing music at Sunday's 9am service. The chorus will be directed by Byron Blair. They recently returned from an international competition in Portland, OR and are thankful to be worshiping with us this morning. The chorus practices every Tuesday night in Grace Hall from 7-9:30pm and all men are welcome to join.
Back to School for Clad Tidings
As you find that your kids' back-to-school clothing doesn't fit, please consider a donation to Clad Tidings, the 2PC clothes pantry. Children's clothing in all sizes and good condition, especially jeans and shoes, are in high demand. Backpacks in good condition are also needed. Donations can be dropped off outside Kim Pare's office or at Connection Point.
Westside Block Party | Thank You!
A BIG thank you to everyone who donated time, money or school supplies for this event. Over 900 school kits and 1,200 hot dogs were shared with those we were called to serve. This event was a success because of you!
Linda Schaefer, Debbie Reed and Georgia Tufts, 2PC event coordinators Thank You from LCP for Give it up for LCP Offering 
The Missions Team recently received a letter thanking 2PC for their involvement in the LCP ministry. Please click here to read the letter. It provides a wonderful description of the widespread ministry done by LCP and how 2PC partnered in that work.
Habitat for Humanity | August 25 
On Saturday, August 25, plan to join 2PC members from 8am-noon at a local Habitat for Humanity worksite. The group will meet at 7:15am at the church and go together to the site. This is a great opportunity for a small group or family to volunteer together. Volunteers must be at least 16-years old and a parent's signature is required for 16-18-year old volunteers. Those forms will be available the morning of August 25. Call
Michael Kline at 336-880-6448 with any questions.
Rally Day | August 26
Kick off a new year of 2PC Christian education!
Age 2 through 5th grade children and parents can visit their new classroom and meet their new teacher.
Preschool classes are in the Martin Hall lower level and elementary classes are on the first floor of Martin Hall. Children's Ministry team members will help direct you to the correct room.
Jr. high and high school will have a 2PC.YM informational meeting at 10:10am in Grace Hall. Fall program plans, winter retreat dates, summer 2013 dates and more will be shared at this meeting.
All students, leaders and parents are encouraged to
attend this meeting.
Adults can learn more about new fall offerings and the all-church study. Teachers will be at a table near F100C with class descriptions and class books available for purchase.
Everybody's Normal Till You Get to Know Them
by John Ortberg is the fall all-church study book and will be available for purchase.
Children, youth and adult Christian Education classes will begin Sunday, September 9.
2PC Fellowship Golf Outing | August 26
Mark your calendars for August 26, the date of the annual 2PC golf outing. Tee times begin at noon and the entry fee is $42 and includes green fees, cart, a light lunch and the chance to win great prizes. Contact
Jason Smith at 830-3572 with questions. Registration forms are at Connection Point and should be returned to Jason or Terri Thede.
Kid's Worship | August 26
Kid's Worship will move to Martin Hall, room 102, effective Sunday, August 26. Room 102 is the east room on the first floor of Martin Hall across from the Sunday School classrooms. This larger space will allow for more activities for kids in kindergarten through grade 5.
Kids OK | August 27 Registration Deadline
Kids OK (KOK) is a midweek program for students in kindergarten-fifth grade. This group will meet Wednesday evenings from 5-7pm beginning September 12. Registration forms are in the kiosks near the Prairie Street entrance and south entry, at the Kids' Welcome Center and online at secondpres.info/kids/weekday programs. If you have any questions, please contact
Janice Bauder.
Labor Day | September 2
On Sunday, September 2, services will be at 8:15am in Marquis Chapel and 10am in the sanctuary. After the 10am service, you're invited to attend a celebration that will include inflatables, games and a picnic lunch. This lunch will be our Community Outreach Dinner for September so tickets are $6 each with a maximum family cost of $22. $2 of that cost is used to fund tickets for 2PC community partners.
