epulse: February 26, 2010

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Presbyterian Global Fellowship Conference:

Moving Back Into Our Neighborhoods, The Work of a Missional Church

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.

Everyone's Invited

Community Outreach Dinner (3/7)
Community Outreach Dinner (COD) is a monthly tradition at 2PC. It is designed to bring the entire 2PC family together and is a great time to invite new people to 2PC! Dinner is served from 11am-1pm in F100A. Tickets are $6 (available at the Welcome Center or front desk) and $2 of the cost is used to fund tickets for 2PC's community partners. There is also a $22 maximum cost for families.

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 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 (During Lent)
Throughout Lent, 2PC is offering 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. Join us each Sunday at 10am in Grace Hall. 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.

Youth Events

Love, Sex and Magic Series (Ends 2/28)
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 finish this series during fellowship this Sunday from 5-7pm. Please email josh.erickson@secondpres.info with questions or concerns.

Kids' Events

Now Hiring: Children's Ministry Summer Interns
Second Presbyterian Church is seeking two interns to work flexible schedules assisting with summer ministry to children. This includes Vacation Bible School, two Kids' Camps and Sunday School. It is our desire to find interns who can help our children grow closer to God and further develop their spiritual lives. This position will also allow the interns to grow in their own faith journey and develop their leadership skills. The application deadline is March 29, 2010, and a full description and requirements are available at
http://secondpres.info/resources/employment.

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

Chiapas Mission Participants
Please attend a meeting on Sunday, February 28 about the mission trip to Chiapas, Mexico. The trip is set for May 29-June 5. Participants will work alongside members of the Tzeltal Presbytery to complete a clinic that will serve the indigenous people of the region. They will also help with a Vacation Bible School and work with the Santana brothers to offer an outreach event to people in the area. Details about the trip will be available as will information about defraying the cost of the trip. The meeting will begin after the 11am worship service and meet in room F202.

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.

Tech Volunteers
2PC is looking for several volunteers to help the Technical Arts Team on Sunday mornings. Duties include running slides that accompany both the 9am and 11am services. Volunteers interestested must be available on their assigned Sundays from 7am-12pm. Please contact Pete at pete.davitt@secondpres.info or 828.6297 if you are interested.