Dear Friends,Jesus taught us in Matthew 5:14-16: You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. His light becomes our light, and we are invited to share His light with others. We are in the midst of a blessed season. While the world gives the generally positive messages of Seasons Greetings and Happy Holidays, we Christians sing out, Merry Christmas as we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, the light of the world. This is one of the best seasons of the year to introduce people to Jesus Christ. In our world, there is a general openness to spiritual matters; a desire to experience faith and hope. Most people want others to know they are loved. We cannot help but continue to reflect upon the tragedy in Connecticut. As we do, so shall we continue to look for hope in this dark world. Others are searching for the hope we profess; let's point them to our Savior. It is also an easy season to introduce people to Jesus Christ by inviting them to our Christmas Eve services. While each service is slightly different, they will each draw our attention to the Savior and all He does for us. Each will offer a message of hope and an invitation to personally meet Jesus. Each will have lovely music to draw our hearts as well as our minds to worship. Please think about who you might invite to worship with us. The light of Christ shines brightly into our darkness, giving us hope, help and joy. Our light is strong, warm and bright. Our Savior is loving, merciful and eternal. While it will be a joy to share it with one another, it can be life-changing if we share it with others. Alleluia!Dave Bianchin
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2PC News
Sermons on YouTube
You can click on the date below to watch that morning's sermon. December 16 December 2
November 25 November 18 No ePulse will be sent Thursday, December 27. The next ePulse will be sent Thursday, January 3, 2013.
2PC Stewardship
The stewardship campaign is well underway. Progress updates will be in the Attendance and Stewardship section of Sunday's Pulse. As always, to assist those who can't regularly attend worship, reminder letters will be sent as the campaign progresses. Whether or not you are able to pledge, please return your pledge card so you can be removed from the follow-up list.
Christmas - New Year Season Service TimesSunday, December 23 | 8:15, 9 and 11:11amMonday, December 24 | 5, 7 and 9pmSunday, December 30 | 10 am worship (only one service that day) Sunday, January 6 | 8:15, 9 and 11:11am
College Ministry Game Night-Bible Study | December 23 The Secords, 5 London Ct. in Bloomington, are hosting a Bible study and game night from 7:30-9:30pm for college students. Contact Roseanne Secord at droces1990@yahoo.com with any questions.
The Burning Bush | by Doris Hill
Doris Hill recently recorded a CD of organ arrangements. The sale of this CD will benefit the 2PC Choral Music department. To purchase a $10 CD, please go to Connection Point Sunday, December 23 or 30. The CD was inspired by Rev. Roane Deckert's sculpture, The Burning Bush.
Christmas Eve | December 24
 The 5pm service will be family-friendly with an expanded children's message and a short message for adults. The Cherub and Covenant Choirs will sing. There will also be singing of traditional carols and the lighting of the Christ candle. Childcare for children age 0-2 years will be provided. The 7pm service will be a candlelight service with traditional carols and special music by the Chancel Choir and soloists. The 2PC worship band and the organ will lead the service. Childcare for children age 0-5 years will be provided. The 9pm service will be a candlelight service with the organ, traditional carols and special music by the Chapel Choir, the Quartet and soloists. No childcare will be provided. The Christmas Eve offering will benefit 2PC's Priority Mission Partner, Home Sweet Home Ministries. All monies in offering envelopes or otherwise designated will support the Second Pres operating fund. DVD Subscription Service | January 6Beginning with the January 6 worship Service, you may subscribe and receive DVD recordings in the mail. Three and six-month subscriptions are available for $20 per month. Early in the week following the service, a DVD recording of the complete worship service shown on Comcast will be mailed. To subscribe or ask any questions, please contact Terry Fitts, 2PC Media Coordinator.
Separation/Divorce Small Group | January
Growing in Grace through Separation or Divorce is a new small group that will begin meeting in January. Peggy Jones, a 2PC member, will lead this Bible-based group. This group will meet for 12 Wednesday evenings, starting in mid-January, at 2PC and childcare will be available. For more information contact Small Group Co-Coordinators Sue Taulbee or Barby-Pratt Mecherle.
Prayer Vigil | January 11-12
To start the new year and continue 2PC's new pastor search firmly grounded in prayer, there will be a Prayer Vigil from Friday, January 11, at 10am to Saturday, January 12, at 10am. Sign-up sheets are at Connection Point or you may sign up here.
Children's Musical | Rehearsals Begin January 30  Rehearsals for children in kindergarten-grade 5 will begin Wednesday, January 30, at 5pm for the 2PC children's musical, Under God's Sea in 3D. Auditions for students in grades 3-5 for speaking roles and solos will be Sunday, February 24 at 12:15pm. Snacks will be provided and parents are welcome. For more information, contact Pat Messinger.
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Kids and Youth 
December 26 | No KOK
December 23 | No Sunday School classes
December 30 | No Sunday School classes or Kid's Worship
 December 23 | 11:11am service | optional attendance for current Chancel Choir and alumni with a 10:15am call time
December 26 | No Powerhouse, Carillon Choir or Chancel Choir December 23 and 30 | No High School Fellowship January 6 | Commisssioning Class begins, 10am in Grace Hall; Chancel Choir will sing at 11:11am service; High School Fellowship resumes January 9 | Chancel Choir practice resumes January 25-27 | High School Winter Extreme Retreat, registration deadline January 7
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Christian Education Information
10:10 - 11am
Adult Christian Education
The Gospel of Mark led by Dr. David Webb | F100A
On Sunday, December 23, only Dr. David Webb's
Christian Education class will meet. No Children Christian Education classes will meet.
On Sunday, December 30, no Adult or Children Christian Education classes will meet.
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
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Calendar
Sunday, December 23
8:15am | Worship | Marquis Chapel
9am | Worship | Sanctuary
10:10am | Dr. David Webb's Class | F100A
11:11am | Worship | Sanctuary 5pm | Restoration Church Service | F100A Monday, December 24
5, 7 and 9pm | Christmas Eve Services | Sanctuary
Tuesday, December 25
2PC Building and Offices Closed
Wednesday, December 26
2PC Building and Offices Closed
Thursday, December 27
No Activities Schedule, the 2PC Building will close at 4:30pm
Friday, December 28
No Activities Scheduled
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