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.

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.

  

  

2PC Fellowship Golf Outing | August 26Mark 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. Even if you haven't already registered, you may still contact Jason to sign up.

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 (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.

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. Visitors that day will be our guests for lunch.

Whether you are a long-time choir member or new to the program, you are invited to attend a kick-off dinner and first rehearsal on Wednesday, September 5, at 6pm in F100B. This is a great opportunity to meet choir members and learn more about this ministry. A spouse or friend is also welcome to attend the dinner. This adult choir is open to anyone who loves to sing and rehearsals are Wednesdays from 6:15-7:45pm, September through May. Please RSVP to Ruth Gabor at 365-8347 or by email by Friday, August 31.

Alex and Linda Crowe will discuss their trip to the Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu at the Friday, 10:30am fellowship. All are welcome to attend. You may also stay for the Friday Prayer lunch ($6). Call Kim Pare to make a lunch reservation.

Men, mark your calendars for October 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 for a great inspirational speaker and meal at 11:30am. You are encouraged to bring a friend or co-worker. Contact Rev. Josh Erickson with any questions.

The next 2PC Blood Drive will be Thursday, October 11. If you donated before August 15, you will be eligible to donate at this drive.

Your safety at Second Pres is a high priority. To assist, please do not park in the Prairie Street drop-off lane (under the portico). This is the 2PC fire lane and the main access point for emergency responders. Please contact Tammy Haggard with any questions.

Are you interested in leading a new small group? Do you have an idea for a small group that would fill a gap in the 2PC Small Groups ministry? If so, please contact Barby Pratt-Mecherle or Sue Taulbee as soon as possible.