Dear Friends, I have a habit of forgetting things from time to time. For example, last Sunday I told you the end of my spiritual story, but I didn't tell you the end of my physical story; I had mono. Thanks for a great Sunday together and to those of you who invited friends and family. I continue to believe very strongly that opportunities for all of us to be together are good for us. I want to give you a progress report on our Interim Season as we enter this very exciting time. Last Tuesday Session approved, with thanks, the Mission Study from our Mission Study Team. I wrote in our quarterly publication, The Second Press, that this study was coming this fall. Many thanks to our Mission Study Team for a job done well and early! Session has called a Congregational Meeting for Sunday, September 30, at 10am, for the purpose of electing the Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC). On that day, we will do three very important things: 1. We will thank the Mission Study Team for their good work, and dismiss them with thanks. 2. We will elect the PNC. Over the next few weeks, we will circulate biographical information on the persons being nominated to the PNC in preparation for the meeting. 3. I will give you a report on how I see the Interim Season progressing, up to now and for the near future. I'll try to anticipate some of your questions, but I hope we'll have time for you to ask some as well. I know that I sound like a metronome in this regard, but I want to continue to challenge you to support this season with a renewed commitment to praying for the church. We need prayer for our Pastor Search, for our continuing ministries and for the future into which God is calling us. We will not succeed by our own strength. Christ working through us will lead us into a fresh, fruitful new season of ministry. I am very excited to see what God will continue to do as we rely upon Him for our strength! Alleluia! Dave Bianchin |
2PC News
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You can click on the date below to watch that morning's sermon. August 12 August 5 Pray for the Cure | Today
An ecumenical service dedicated to breast cancer survivors, their families and healthcare providers will be today from 6-8pm at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Bloomington. Prayer, a music service and light refreshments will be included.Friday Prayer Lunch | September 7
After a summer hiatus, the Friday Prayer Lunch will resume meeting on Friday, September 7, at noon. All are invited to attend this time of sharing and a great Chef Paul meal ($6). Please call Kim Pare to reserve a spot.
Home Sweet Home Tours | September 7, 14, 21, 28 Second Pres members are encouraged to tour the facilities of our fall Priority Partner, Home Sweet Home Ministries, in September. Meet in the HSH lobby (303 E Oakland Avenue, Bloomington) for a noon tour and then enjoy lunch with the clients. To secure a spot, sign up at Connection Point or contact Kim Pare during the week. Small Group and All-Church Bible Study Sign-up |  September 9, 16 and 23 The south entry is the place to be September 9, 16 and 23! Come to find your perfect small group -- there is a group for YOU! You can also sign up for the fall all-church study that begins October 21 - John Ortberg's Everybody's Normal Till You Get to Know Them. Please contact Rev. Andrea Haughton Kladder, Sue Taulbee or Barby Pratt-Mecherle with any questions.
PW Circle Meetings | September 10, 18 and 19 Alice Circle | 10am, Monday, September 10 | Westminster Village
Lydia Circle | 9am, Tuesday, September 18 | Linda Steele's home (previously listed incorrectly Betty Toland as the hostess)
Sarah Circle | 9:30am, Wednesday, September 19 | Darlene Sommer's home
For more information on Presbyterian Women, contact Sandy Groves at 452-4956.
JOY Fellowship | September 14 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. Baptism | September 16
At the 9am service on Sunday, September 16, William David Edmondson, son of Joe and Elizabeth Edmondson, will be baptized. Elizabeth is the daughter of Chuck and Donna Witte. Future baptism names and dates will be shared so 2PC members can join in the celebration.
Fall Gathering of 2PC Women | September 18 All 2PC women are invited to attend this event to kick-off the fall study, Dispatches to God's Household: The General Epistles. The evening will begin at 6pm and include dinner, fellowship and a lesson from the new study by Dr. Bianchin. This meeting will also be the Ruth Circle meeting for the month. The cost is $9 at the door. Please RSVP to Kim Pare
or contact Sandy Groves, 452-4956, with any questions.
JOY Trip | September 21 Registration DeadlineJoin the JOY group on a daytrip to Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace, IL to see the musical Xanadu on Thursday, October 25. Coach fare, tickets and lunch are $38. Contact Dave Haake at 828-3591 with questions or to reserve your spot.
Serving on Saturday (SOS) | September 22 On Saturday, September 22, 2PC volunteers will meet at 8:30am at the church to go to Home Sweet Home (HSH), 2PC's fall Priority Partner. Four client sleeping rooms/bathrooms will be painted and cleaned. At least six volunteers are needed per room. Additional volunteers will be able to sort items in the HSH warehouse. HSH conducts background checks on all volunteers. Volunteer application forms are at the HSH display table near Connection Point. The form can also be downloaded here. The completed application should be returned to Home Sweet Home by September 15. Please contact Rev. Dean Kladder with any questions. Exploring Membership at 2PC | September 27, 29, 30 Explore what it means to serve Christ at 2PC by attending the New Member Exploration Course. Meet others interested in membership and the 2PC pastors. Meals and childcare are included. A dinner on Thursday, September 27, at 6pm will kick-off this process. The class will also meet Saturday, September 29, from 9:30am-2pm. New members will join in worship on September 30. Register by calling or emailing Rev. Dean Kladder.
2PC Congregational Meeting | September 30
A congregational meeting will be held on Sunday, September 30, at  10:10am in Fellowship Hall to receive the Mission Study Team report and to vote on the members of the Pastor Nominating Committee. All members should be in attendance, and all visitors are welcome. On that day, Junior High Sunday School will meet in Java Post at 10am for breakfast and class. Children's classes will meet as usual. Confirmed High School students are encouraged to attend the congregational meeting.
Gathering of Men Lunch Series | Save the Dates
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.
2PC Fellowship Golf Outing | October 7
The annual 2PC golf outing has been rescheduled for Sunday, October 7. Tee times begin at noon and the entry fee is $42 which 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 in the south entry and should be returned to Jason Smith or Terri Thede.
Helping Hands Fall Assistance | October 13
 The 2PC Helping Hands Ministry will help with simple fall household projects like raking leaves, trimming hedges or landscape clean-up on Saturday, October 13, from 8am-noon. If you or a 2PC member needs assistance, contact Kim Pare. Also, if you are able to assist with tasks that day, please contact Gene Gant at 963-4361 or Kim Pare.Chancel FlowersThe flowers on the Chancel are given in memory or honor of friends and loved ones. After the service they are delivered to shut-ins, those who are grieving or a recently hospitalized member. Several 2012 dates remain available. To assist with this ministry, contact Kim Pare or go to Connection Point. The suggested donation is $40.  |
Kids and Youth 
 September 12 | Children's ChoirsThe Cherub (K-2) and Covenant (grades 3-5) Choirs are producing a musical this year! Come preview Under God's Sea in 3D, at the kick-off rehearsal Wednesday, September 12, at 5pm in Martin Hall. Cyndi Irwin will direct the Cherub Choir and Pat Messinger will lead the Covenant Choir. September 12 | KOK Begins
 September 9 | High School Fellowship
September 12 | Powerhouse begins
September 19 | Chancel Choir Student/Parent Meeting, 7:30pm with rehearsal at 8pm - The 2PC Youth Committee has created a Chancel Choir Handbook to answer questions about choir participation and tour requirements. All high school students who intend to go on tour in 2013 should attend this meeting with their parents.
September 28 | Junior High Lock-in, 9pm-8am
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Christian Education Information10:10 - 11am Adults
The Gospel of Mark led by Dr. David Webb | F100A
Personal Mission Statement Workshop led by Rev. Andrea Haughton Kladder | F100C
Is it Rational to Believe in God? led by Dr. David Anderson | Marquis Chapel
Real Christianity by William Wilberforce led by Cindy Johnson & Marjorie Hauge | Parlor
Children and Youth
Preschool | Martin Hall lower levelElementary | Martin Hall main floorJunior High and High School students | Breakfast in Java Post at 10am Junior High Sunday School | Java Post at 10:15am Chancel Choir Rehearsal | Choir Room at 10:15am
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Calendar
Sunday, September 9
8:15am | Worship | Marquis Chapel
9am | Worship | Sanctuary
10:10am | Christian Education Hour
11:11am | Worship | Sanctuary
12:15pm | Student Leadership Committee | Java Post
5pm | Restoration Church Service | F100A
Monday, September 10
10am | Alice Circle | Westminster Village
1pm | Women's Bible Study | Parlor
Tuesday, September 11
6:45am | Men's Bible Study | F100C
Noon | Caring Ministry Committee | F100C
4:45pm | Adult Education Committee | F202-Parlor
5pm | Evangelism Committee | F201
5:30pm | TESL | M201
6pm | Merge Planning Team | F205
7pm | Restoration Church Prayer Group | M201 7pm | Deacons | F100A
Wednesday, September 12
9am | Sisters | Java Post
Noon | Parish Nurse Meeting | Grace Hall
2pm | Alcoholics Anonymous | Grace Hall5pm | KOK, Carillon/Covenant/Cherub Choir
5pm | Powerhouse
5pm | Prayer Group | F203
5pm | Sisters Decaf | Parlor
6:15pm | Chapel Choir | Sanctuary
6:30pm | Bible Study | F204
7pm | Men's Bible Study | F2037:30pm | Chancel Choir Rehearsal | Choir Room
Thursday, September 13
9:30am | Heritage Committee | M205
4:30pm | Contemporary Band Rehearsal | Sanctuary
6pm | Restoration Church Bible Study | F205
6pm | Mixed Boomers Small Group | Library
6pm | Second Half Ministry | F100C
Friday, September 14
6:30am | Men's Bible Study | Kep's Restaurant
9:30am | Neighborhood Bible Study | F100C
10:30am | JOY Program | Marquis Chapel
Noon | Friday Prayer Lunch | F100B
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