epulse: February 19, 2010

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Feed the Hungry Results

“From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.” (Luke 12:48) God has blessed 2PC with so much and 2PC has responded once again with great faithfulness! The Spring 2010 Feed the Hungry food drive was a tremendous success. As a congregation, 2PC collected over 4,000 items to help stock the Western Avenue Community Center food pantry, and that is about 500 items more than our goal of 3,500. Last Sunday night, the 2PC high school students sorted the food and prepared it to be taken over to Western Avenue Community Center (WACC) as part of their weekly meeting and on Ash Wednesday, many hands made light work as the food was taken over to the WACC food pantry. The shelves are now restocked and the people who depend on the WACC food pantry for their needs will once again have food for their tables. Let us thank God for blessing 2PC to be a blessing.

Thank You to Blood Drive Participants

68 units of blood were given during 2PC's February 10 blood drive, a record for this location. This amount can help up to 204 people in central Illinois hospitals. Thank you to the donors and volunteers who made reminder calls and helped staff the blood drive. 2PC's next blood drive  is Wednesday, May 19th and donors must be at least 17-years old. 16-year-olds may give with signed parental consent form.

Everyone's Invited

Presbyterian Global Fellowship Conference: Moving Back Into Our Neighborhoods (3/5-6)
Join us for the Presbyterian Global Fellowship conference on understanding the characteristics of a missional congregation. You will 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.

Preacher's Bible Study (Wednesday Nights)
Did you enjoy the Learn the Word. Love the World. Seminar? Do you want to dig deeper into understanding the scriptures? Come check out the Preacher's Bible Study on Wednesday nights in F201. Pastors will discuss the scripture being used in Sunday's service and give you the opportunity to ask questions and gain further insight to learning the word.

Adult Events

All-Church Study: Discover Your Spiritual Gifts (Starts 2/21)
For the six Sundays in Lent, beginning Feb. 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. You may join the study this morning—books are available! Regular adult Sunday school classes will not meet during these six weeks.

Friday Prayer Lunch (Every Friday)
Join us on Fridays at 12pm in F100B to share the joys and concerns of 2PC members. Chef Paul provides an excellent meal ($5), there is a review of current prayer concerns and the fellowship can't be beat-everyone is welcome! Please RSVP to Kim Pare (828.6297 or kim.pare@secondpres.info) by Thursday if you plan to attend.

JOY Program (3/12)
Come to enjoy fellowship and hear Dr. Don Crittenden share the current status of the Mexico Mission, the progress of the clinic and the upcoming trip May 29-June 5.  Punch will be served at 10:30am and the program will begin at 11am. Those interested in staying for the 12pm Friday Prayer Lunch should RSVP to Kim Pare at 828.6297.

Veterans Supprt Group

Starting Feb. 25, the McLean County Center for Human Services will be offering a 7-week support group for veterans who struggle with anxiety and stress related to their service in the military. The group is open to all veterans and a significant other, this includes a spouse, parent, sibling or other family member. The supprt group will meet from 5-7pm at the Center for Human Services (108. W. Market St., Bloomington) and be led by Don Taylor and Rachel Phillips. Please call 827.5351 if interested.

Youth Events

Choir Tour Information Meeting (2/21)
All high school students and their parents who will be participating in Choir Tour 2010 should be in attendance at the Choir Tour 2010 Information Meeting. We will be meeting in Grace Hall from 4-5pm on Sunday, Feb. 21, and pizza dinner ($5 per person) will follow. There are lots of details to go over–hope to see you there!

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 Feb. 21 and Feb. 28 from 5-7pm. Junior high students will go through the series during Powerhouse on February 24. All parents are invited to attend a discussion on Feb. 21 from 5-7pm in Fellowship Hall. Please email josh.erickson@secondpres.info with questions or concerns.

Kids' Events

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 to download an application.

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.

Wanted

Looking for Adventure?
You don't have to be “born to be wild” to be part of one of our mission ministry teams. Both the Global and Local teams look for ways to serve Christ. If you are looking for ways to make a difference in the lives of others, please attend one of their meetings. The Global team meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 5pm and the Local team meets on the first Thursday of each month. Both usually meet in F205. For more information or questions,  contact Laurie Sprague (275.8546) or Lyn Hruska (275.3515).  

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.