epulse, November 6, 2009

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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 you're 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 member of 2PC, 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 who are interested in joining 2PC. There is a kickoff dinner on Nov. 19, followed by a class on Nov. 21. On Nov. 22, new members are introduced to the congregation. Please email dean.kladder@secondpres.info to register or with questions. You can also go online to http://secondpres.info/visitors-center/exploring-membership for more info.

October Session Update

The Session is composed of 19 elders who provide spiritual leadership for the church, and the 2PC pastoral staff. Currently, one of important issues the Session is facing is the scope of spring 2010's capital campaign. The capital campaign's primary emphasis will be to pay off the debt from the new sanctuary, and if giving remains strong, Second Pres will owe approximately $2.6 million, plus interest, when the next campaign begins.

Between now and February, the Session will determine whether or not to add additional items to this campaign. Some candidates are a tithe to mission, a roof for Grace Hall, a new freezer/refrigerator, acoustic improvements in the sanctuary and a reconfiguration of Java Post.

At October's meeting, the Session heard the trustees' analysis of the most expensive potential addition to the campaign: the Capen Building. This building sits on the northeast corner of 2PC's block and primarily houses outside ministries like Faith in Action, Habitat for Humanity and Restoration Church. While structurally sound, the building is deficient in many ways, and the time has come to decide whether to tear it down, or refurbish it for use by both Second Pres and outside ministries. The trustees recommend the latter of these options. The Session received their report and asked a number of thoughtful questions.

At November's meeting, the Session will discuss their recommendation and come to a preliminary conclusion. This will be weighed against the options listed above when the campaign's goals are finalized early in 2010.

Everyone's Invited

Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast (11/8)
Boy Scout Troop 3 is hosting a pancake and sausage breakfast at 2PC on Sunday, Nov. 8 from 10am-1pm. Children age three and under eat for free, and children age 12 and under are $4. Adult tickets are $6. Breakfast will be served in F100B.

Book Fair and Alternative Christmas Market (11/15)
On Sunday, November 15, you can get a headstart on your Christmas shopping and feel good about your purchases at the Book Fair and Alternative Christmas Market. 2PC's Capen Library will receive 20% of the proceeds of the sale of the books, and Crossroads Global Handrcrafts will supply goods for the Alternative Christmas Market. Crossroads provides unique handmade gifts by made by people in Third World countries. Through Crossroads, those who made the products receive a fair price for their work. The Book Fair and Alternative Christmas Market will be held in F100 from 8:15am to 12:30pm.

Service of Remembrance and Hope (11/22)
The holiday season brings a special type of pain to those who have lost loved ones. Join us on Nov. 22 at 2:30pm for the Service of Remembrance and Hope where we recall the lives of those who have gone before us and share the hope we have in Jesus. If you have any questions, please contact the Pastoral Care office.

Thanksgiving Day Dinner and Service (11/26)
Spend Thanksgiving with your church family this year! 2PC will hold a worship service at 10:30am, followed by a scrumptious Thanksgiving meal at 11am. Tickets for the meal are on sale now at the Welcome Center or front desk for $5. Come enjoy meaningful time together where we celebrate all we have to be thankful for!

* If purchasing tickets at the front desk, please pay by check. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Adult Events

Veterans' Recognition Breakfast (11/8)
2PC is proud to host our third annual Veterans' Recognition Breakfast Sunday, Nov. 8 at 10am in Grace Hall. Veterans from all branches of service (including those currently serving in reserve units) are invited to attend, along with their spouse or guest(s). Also, we'd like to reach out to even more veterans in our community, so we're asking everyone to 'invite a veteran.' There is no cost for this event.

JOY Program (11/13)
Art Runyon will portray his great, great grandfather, Samuel Fuller, who came to America on the Mayflower. Punch will be served at 10:30am and the program will begin at 11am. If you are interested in attending Friday Prayer Lunch immediately following the program, please RSVP to Kim at 828.6297 or kim.pare@secondpres.info.

Youth Events

Teenage Suicide Prevention Night (11/8)
Sunday, Nov. 8 at 5pm, 2PC.YM is hosting a Teenage Suicide Prevention Night in Grace Hall. The night will feature special programming for students and parents, and local social service agencies will be participating. The schedule is as follows: dinner from 5-5:45pm, parent and student programs from 5:45-6:40pm and social service agency information fair from 6:40-7pm. This program is free to all, however, there is a suggested donation of $5 per person for dinner.

November BIG Event: S.W.A.N.N. (11/15)
S.W.A.N.N. (better known as Super Wicked Awesome Nintendo Night) is fast approaching. On November 15 from 5-7pm, join 2PC.YM for a night filled with great food, fun and tons of video games (other fun activities will be going on for non-gamers too)! Please email josh.erickson@secondpres.info for more information.

Kids' Events

Operation Christmas Child (Going on Now)
Kids OK and PowerHouse are participating in Operation Christmas Child. This means they will be sending Christmas care boxes to kids in developing countries so they can celebrate in the joy of Christ. This is a way the kids and youth of 2PC are living out their faith and impacting the greater world. We began filling boxes on November 4, and we will send them out on 11/22. Please visit our tree in the South entry to see how God is using kids and youth to spread his words of love. Please email megan.sharp@secondpres.info with questions.

Wanted

Volunteers for The Baby Fold's Festival of Trees
The Baby Fold is in need of large groups as well as individuals to help with all aspects of the Festival of Trees. A volunteer form can be accessed at www.thebabyfold.org/fot/contact.html. The volunteer form lists the dates, times and areas in need of volunteers. Volunteers are needed beginning with set-up on Nov. 15 through tear down on Nov. 23. If you or a group you belong to can spare a few hours of your time and would like to volunteer, please call 451.7254 or mail your completed form to the address listed on the form.

Preschool Substitutes
Second Presbyterian Preschool is in need of substitutes! Anyone interested should contact preschool director, Marijane Galvan, at 828.6297 or marijane.galvan@secondpres.info. Please provide your availability and a background check is required.