ePulse from Second Presbyterian Church

September 20, 2012

Dear Friends,

We are just over a week away from our Called Congregational Meeting to elect a Pastor Nominating Committee. I want to introduce you to the nominees. The Leadership Development and Nominating Ministry (LDN) team is placing these members in nomination after a long and prayerful process.

LDN searched for persons who are active in the church and bring a loving commitment to the future of the church. I have gathered some basic information about each person's involvement here at Second Pres to serve as a brief introduction. We are pleased to present these folks to you.

* Todd Calhoun has been a member for 13 years and has served as an Elder and as a Deacon
* Pam Caywood has been a member for 28 years and has served on the Hospitality Ministry Team
* Renee Cook has been a member for 10 years and has served as an Elder
* Jimmy Cooper has been a member for 17 years and is on the Youth Ministry Team
* Kevin Engle has been a member for 6 years and has served as a liaison to Habitat for Humanity.
* Brian Hiles has been a member for 13 years and has served as
an Elder, on the selection committee for Revs. Dean & Andrea
Kladder, and on Nominating, Worship & Music, and Adult Christian Education Committees
* Jack Kuntz has been a member for 25 years and has served as an Elder and a Trustee
* Paula Pratt has been a member for 21 years and has served as an Elder, a Trustee and on Foundation
* Roseanne Secord has been a member for 17 years and has
served as an Elder, a Trustee, and is on the Youth Ministry Team
* Denny Steele has been a member for 38 years and has served as a Deacon, an Elder, on Second Half Ministry, Local Missions, Finance &
Stewardship and the 2012 Interim Pastor search committee
* Rachel Teague has been a member for 3 years and serves on the Youth Ministry Team
* Chuck Witte has been a member for 56 years and has served as
an Elder, a Trustee, on Personnel and on the search committees for Rev. Josh Erickson and Rev. Ted Pierce

Please plan to join us for the meeting Sunday, September 30, at 10:10am, as we move into this next season together.

Alleluia!

Dave Bianchin

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2PC Financial Update

As of August 31, year-to-date contributions to the operating fund are approximately 6%, or $73,500, less than what was budgeted for this time period. The operating fund covers ministry and missional work, personnel expenses and the maintenance and upkeep of our property. Fulfilling your commitment to giving will help the ministries of 2PC continue uninterrupted throughout the year.

You can establish automatic withdrawal for your contributions. If you're interested, please contact 2PC Controller, Peggy Tobin.

Finally, if you received 2012 offering envelopes, 2013 envelopes will be ordered for you unless you contact Peggy. Outdated envelopes can be used at any time. If you do not currently use offering envelopes and wish to obtain 2013 offering envelopes, you may also contact Peggy.

Home Sweet Home Tours | September 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.

JOY Trip | September 21 Registration Deadline

Join 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 Connection Point by September 16. Please contact Rev. Dean Kladder with any questions.

Small Group Sign-ups | September 23

The 2PC Small Group Ministry has something for everyone! Fellowship, Bible study, prayer and service happen in small groups in a wonderful way. Come on Sunday and see which group will fit your needs and schedule. Need help deciding? See Barby Pratt-Mecherle or Sue Taulbee at the Small Group table in the south entry.

All-Church Study Sign-up | September 23

The 2PC fall all-church study begins Sunday, October 21. To help us plan and order books, please sign up Sunday in the south entry. If you previously ordered the class book, Everybody's Normal Till You Get to Know Them by John Ortberg, stop by the south entry table to pick it up. Plan on an enriched faith journey as the study covers what it means to be part of the far-from-perfect, but joyous 2PC family of God.Please contact Rev. Andrea Haughton Kladder, Sue Taulbee or Barby Pratt-Mecherle 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-noon. 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.

The Family in Later Life | September 30

If you are sandwiched between meeting the needs of older and younger family members, plan to attend The Family in Later Life at 2pm Sunday, September 30, in F100A. This 1.5 hour presentation will be led by Dr. David Eaton, founder and former Director of Gerontology at ISU. More information is available at Connection Point. Questions? Please contact Rev. Michael McGaughan.

Parking at 2PC | Effective October 1

On October 1, State Farm will begin removing their downtown Bloomington parking deck located at the southeast corner of our shared lot. During this construction project, parking for 2PC members and visitors will be limited to the Prairie Street lots (including the Capen Building lot) Monday through Friday. On Sunday, 2PC members will have access to all of the south parking lot not under construction. Please contact Tammy Haggard with any questions.

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. Please note the change from Thursdays to Wednesdays for this event. 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.

American Red Cross Blood Drive | October 11

Second Pres will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive Thursday, October 11, from 2-7pm. If you last donated before August 16, you are eligible to donate whole blood at this drive. Sixteen year-old students are eligible to donate with a signed parental consent form. Sign up to volunteer in the visitor center or donate blood at Connection Point Sunday morning or contact Barb McGaughan at 830-3434.

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.

Community of Care Brunch | October 21

If you have ever been widowed, even if you are remarried, you are invited to attend a delicious Chef Paul brunch on Sunday, October 21 at 10am in Fellowship Hall. Friends are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to Kim Pare at 828.6297 by October 14.

Kids and Youth
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September 26| KOK and Children's Choir

September 23 | High School Fellowship

September 26 | Powerhouse

September 28 | Junior High Lock-in, 9pm-8am
September 30 | Video Scavenger Hunt at high school Fellowship
October 7 | Movie night at high school Fellowship, 6-8:30pm showing of The Hunger Games (PG-13). Please note the extended time for this Fellowship.

Christian Education Information

10:10 - 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 level
Elementary | Martin Hall main floor

Junior 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