epulse: February 12, 2010

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Membership Exploration Course

Whether you've been visiting Second Pres for a while and want to make it your church home, or are wondering why anyone would join a church in the first place, you're invited to the upcoming Membership Exploration Course. The course is required to become a 2PC member, but more importantly, it's an opportunity to learn about church membership, to be introduced to 2PC's vision by the pastoral staff and to get to know other people that are interested in joining 2PC. There is a kickoff dinner on Thursday, Feb. 18, followed by a class on Saturday, Feb. 20. On Sunday, Feb. 21, new members are introduced to the congregation during services. Childcare and meals are provided. Please email tiffany.ward@secondpres.info to register for the class or with questions. You can also go online to www.secondpres.info/membership for more information.

Thank You to SOS Participants

Dear Friends at Second Pres:
We would like to express our sincere appreciation for the work done at the Pregnancy Resource Center on Sat., Jan. 23 by the Serving on Saturdays Group. What organized, willing, excellent workers! It's wonderful to have the spring baby clothing hung out, the cleaning done and the paint job looks great. Thank you all!
Sincerely,
Mary Orns, Assistant Director

Everyone's Invited

Ash Wednesday (2/17)

• Dinner at 5pm: $4, pay at the door
• Worship Service at 6pm: includes a cappella music and the imposition of ashes
• Deliver Food Donations to Western Avenue Community Center at 7pm: the goal is for the church to donate more than 3500 items
• *Learn more about Ash Wednesday in the Pastor's Blog

Moving Back Into Our Neighborhoods (3/5-6)

Join Presbyterian Global Fellowship for a conference on understanding the characteristics of a missional congregation, and receive guided instruction on how to think about your own ministry context: its strengths, weaknesses and next steps. You will be able to attend focused workshops specializing in how to implement missional strategies in your congregation. Moving Back Into Our Neighborhoods will take place at Second Pres on Friday, March 5 and Saturday, March 6. The cost is $99 and includes dinner, breakfast and lunch (if cost is an issue, contact tiffany.ward@secondpres.info to inquire about a scholarship). To register, go online to www.pgfconference.com.

Adult Events

Meet the Deacons (2/14)
Please join us on Sunday from 10-11am in Fellowship Hall to Meet the Deacons! The Deacon Parish Plan kicked off in 2009, and we're excited to begin expanding the network of caring. Stop by to meet your Second Presbyterian Church Deacons and have some refreshments. Sign-up cards will be available that day if you would like to be added to a Parish.

Mission Trip to Sitka, Alaska, Informational Meeting (2/14)
Come to Marquis Chapel this Sunday at 10am for an update on the Alaska work mission trip. For more information, contact Regina (530.7095 or rpfoehr@ilstu.edu).

All-Church Study: Discover Your Spiritual Gifts (Starts 2/21)
For the six Sundays in Lent, beginning February 21, 2PC will offer an all-church study during the Christian Education (CE) hour on the topic of spiritual gifts. This will help us put into action how we can learn the word and love the world. We will be using the book, Discover Your Gifts And Learn How to Use Them by Alvin J. Vander Griend. Today is the last day to register in the south entry. Regular adult Sunday school classes will not meet during these six weeks. Please contact Sue or Barby at sue.taulbee@secondpres.info or barby.pratt-mecherle@secondpres.info with questions.

Merge (2/18)
Merge is 2PC's 20s/30s ministry, and every third Thrusday of the month, you are invited to Rev. Dean and Andrea's home (609 E. Monroe, Bloomington) for dinner and discussion. This month's meeting is on February 18 from 6-7:30pm. Please contact Andrea (828.6297 or andrea.kladder@secondpres.info) with questions.

Youth Events

• Powerhouse WILL NOT MEET on February 17 due to the Ash Wednesday Service and Dinner.

Love, Sex and Magic Series (Going on this month)
Junior high and high school students are encouraged to attend the Love, Sex and Magic Series at 2PC. We will discuss the challenges that students face with regard to love, sex and dating. These topics are too much to handle alone, and 2PC wants to help equip students for the challenges they face. High school students will go through this series during fellowship on February 14, 21, and 28 from 5-7pm. Junior high students will go through the series during Powerhouse on February 10 and 24. All parents are invited to attend a discussion on Feb. 21 from 5-7pm in Fellowship Hall. Please email
janice.bauder@secondpres.info with questions or concerns.

Kids' Events

• Kids OK WILL NOT MEET on February 17 Due to the Ash Wednesday Service and Dinner.

New Changing and Nursing Area Available
Mothers of infants are invited to use the new nursing and changing area available in the women's restroom on the second floor of Fellowship Hall (connected to the parlor). The restroom has a newly installed changing table and a rocking chair available. This area is designed to allow mothers a comfortable place to nurse if needed. Additional changing tables are available in the men's and women's restrooms on the south side of the first floor of Fellowship Hall (closet to Martin Hall). There is also a changing table in the nursery. Please email andrea.kladder@secondpres.info if you have additional suggestions for the space.

Preschool Registration (Going on Now)
It's Preschool registration time at Second Presbyterian Church! Those interested in preschool for children between the ages of 15-months and 4-years-old should contact Marijane at 828.6297 or marijane.galvan@secondpres.info. Also, please visit the preschool page of our website (www.secondpres.info) to download an application.

Wanted

Volunteer Ministry Database Assistants
The Volunteer Ministry is in need of help with the church database. Those interested will use 2PC's Shelby software to enter, access and manipulate data and generate reports as requested. For example, data will be entered and generated to help the Volunteer Coordinator match volunteers with positions best suited to their spiritual gifts, interests, and availability. Skills desired include: love for computers and databases, working knowledge of Shelby or other database systems or a desire to learn, and attention to detail.  Scheduling is flexible and can be designed around your availability. Please contact Nancy at nancy.harvey@secondpres.info.

Have a Heart for Women's Ministry?
2PC is currently seeking women of all ages to join the newly forming women's ministry team. This team will discuss and help program women's ministry at 2PC. If you are interested in bringing your talents to the ministry or have questions, contact Tiffany at tiffany.ward@secondpres.info or 828.6297.