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Welcome
Are you looking for a church home, a place where you will be known, nurtured, challenged – where you can make a difference for the God we serve? Consider becoming a part of our “2nd” family. Call Pastor Cress Darwin at 723-9237.
Nursery is provided in Room 105 of the Education Building.
Children's Church is provided in Room 108 of the Education Building.
Please sign your children in and out of the nursery and Children's Church.
Head Usher of the month: Waring Howe
The flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the glory of God.
Sanctuary Flowers: a sign up sheet is located on the bulletin board to donate flowers each Sunday. Please stop by and sign up today. Our faithful Flower Guild, Sue Henderson, Laura Tucker, Martha Cedar, Peggy Ricker and Ginny Harding take turns arranging these beautiful flowers each week. Cost is $50. Please make checks payable to Second Presbyterian and earmark for flowers. Checks may be placed in the offering plate or dropped off at the church office.
Have you read the newsletter lately? Check out a copy on our website www.secondpresbyterianchurch.org Deadline for newsletter articles is February 10th, 2012 Newsletter articles are to be sent to nbryant@secondpresbyterianchurch.org . Please note newsletter in subject line.
LIFE OF THE CHURCH
Remembering in Prayer: Melody Taylor, William Wimberly, Evelyn King, Sonora Jenkins, Bobby Jordan, Ann Andrus, Pam Latham, James Huff-Miller, Lillian Gale, John McDonald, Anne Bumgardner, Layton Mauze, Barbara Wigger, Dr. Roy Howell, Mac Erwin, Earl Singletary, Mary Hicks, Nancy Watts, Lucas Aimar, Harriet Likes, Rachel Howe, Carter Leslie. Our soldiers: Luke Gratz, (Ethel Nepveux’s grandson), Daniel Lowe (Jessica Lowe’s brother), Col. Peter Lommen (Debbie Seabrook’s brother).Do you have someone you would like added to the prayer list? Please contact Nancy Bryant at 723-9237.
THIS WEEK AT SECOND PRESBYTERIAN
UPCOMING EVENTS
Feb 12 New Member Sunday
2nd Sunday Lunch
Feb 14 Staff Meeting, 10 am
Session, 5:30 pm
CSO Gospel Choir Rehearsal, 5:30 pm
Talks on Tap, 7:45 pm
Feb 20 Holiday – Office and Kindergarten closed
Feb 21 2nd Edition Book Club
Feb 22 Ash Wednesday
Imposition of Ashes, 8 am
Bell Choir, 6 pm
Women’s Bible study, 6:30 pm
Renewal of Baptismal Vows, 7 pm
Feb. 23 College Life Group, 5 pm
Feb. 24 YA Koinonia
Feb. 25 Men’s Oyster Roast, 11-2 at DeWitt King’s
Feb. 26 CE Meeting
Feb. 29 No Excuse Series Begins, noon
March 2-3 Officer’s Retreat
March 2-3 Youth Retreat with Grace Episcopal
March 4 Communion Sunday & Hallman Baptism
March 5 Men’s Breakfast
March 9 Shelter Night
March 10 Annual Oyster Roast
ANNOUNCEMENTS
New Church Website Address: The communications committee is working hard to make it easier to do just that – communicate. For those of you who use the internet for information, this has just become easier. You can now access the church website at this address: www.2ndpc.org
Available on the Web: Have you checked out our website lately? Our church calendar can now be synced with your ipad or iphone. Giving is also available on line! Check it out! www.2ndpc.org
Member Directories: "Pictoral Directories will be available for pick up in the church office on February 15, 2012. This directory will also be available on the *secure are” on our church website on March 1, 2012 for those who wish to print their own copy or have the information available on their personal electronic devices. If you do not want to be included in the online version, please opt out by contacting Nancy Bryant at the church office 723-9237 or nbryant@secondpresbyterianchurch.org before March 1, 2012. *The secure area on the website is only available to members of your 2nd Family. Church members will receive the login code prior to March 1, 2012
Sunday Feb.5...Super Bowl Sunday. As usual, we will be doing the Souper Bowl of Caring as a congregation, where the youth will help collect a special offering at the end of the service. Our youth have voted to send ½ of this offering to Star Gospel Mission and ½ to the Shaw Unit for Boys and Girls.
The 2012 Talks on Tap Darwin Week Event – “Does Evolution Lead to Evil?” Two Christian Perspectives Tuesday, Feb 7 at 7:00 PM at Second Presbyterian Church, 342 Meeting Street From the former Republican House Majority leader to the recent pro-intelligent design documentary, Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed, a wide spread of critics of evolutionary theory have claimed that regardless of whether evolution is true or not, to believe that humanity had its origins in earlier non-human species leads to racism, eugenics, euthanasia, abortion, and youth violence. To address this issue, we're bringing together creationist author, Dr. Brad Harrub, and the General Missioner to the Presbyterian Association on Science, Technology, and Christian Faith, Dr. Jim Miller. Each will present contrasting perspectives on whether evolutionary theory is responsible for a host of historic and ongoing evils in our world. With a robust question and answer time afterwards, join us for a what promises to be a fascinating conversation on the potential ethical implications of evolution.
Speaker Bios:
Dr. Brad Harrub holds an earned PhD in anatomy and neurobiology from the College of Medicine at the University of Tennessee in Memphis. He is a popular speaker on Christian evidences at lectureships and youth rallies, conducting over 40 "Truth About Origins" weekend seminars each year, and the author or co-author of seven books, including Convicted: A Scientist Examines the Evidence for Christianity. Website: http://www.bradharrub.com/Site/Welcome.html
Dr. Jim Miller is General Missioner for the Presbyterian Association on Science, Technology and the Christian Faith <http://www.pastcf.org>. He received a PhD in theology from Marquette University. After a career in campus ministry, in 1996 he accepted a call to become the Senior Program Associate for the Program of Dialogue on Science, Ethics, and Religion of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He is the editor or co-editor of five books, most recently "The Evolution Dialogues" (AAAS, 2006) http://www.aaas.org/spp/dser/publications.shtml.
Who: Children K-5th grade
What: Bethelwoods Children’s Retreat
When: Saturday March 10th-Sunday March 11th
Where: York, SC
Cost is $45/person. Parents are more than welcome to attend as chaperones. Deadline for registrations is February 15th. I think this would be a terrific weekend, and I really hope we can get a group to go! See Bethelwood’s website or call Caitlin Binda for more information. http://www.bethelwoods.org/
Middle and High Schoolers: Our youth group (middle and high schoolers) has been invited to a Super Bowl party at the Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul, located on the corner of Coming St. and Vanderhorst St. The party will begin at 5pm and last until however long the football game lasts. Please RSVP if your kid is planning on coming, and have them bring a 2 liter soda and a snack to share if you can.
Who: Middle and High School Youth
What: Youth Vday Bash
When: Fri., Feb. 17th 6-10pm
Where: The Roddey’s house, in Hollywood, SC
Why: Plan to enjoy an outdoor fire, roasting hotdogs and marshmallows and cider and cocoa! RSVP to Caitlin Binda by Feb. 10th. We’ll be carpooling from the church out to Hollywood and back. Invite your friends!
Who: Middle and High School Youth
What: Flour War
When: Sat. Feb. 18th 2pm
Where: Second Pres Courtyard
Why: Because who doesn’t enjoy running around like a crazy person and getting pelted with small bags of flour? As usual, it will be a Youth Alliance event. Invite everyone you know! The more people to pelt, the merrier!
Friday March 2nd- Sat. March 3rd Joint Youth Retreat w/ Grace Episcopal.
As you may remember, last summer we were invited by our friends at Grace Episcopal to go out to Walterboro where one of their members has a farm house. A couple of 2nd Pres kids came, and we had a blast! We've been invited out again, Friday March 2nd- Sat. March 3rd. We will be leaving Grace around 5pm on Friday, March 2nd, spending the night at the Bridges’ farm, and returning to Grace on the 3rd around noon. Please RSVP to me as soon as possible, but no later than Feb. 23rd. More details on what to bring for those who RSVP!
2nd Edition Book Club: After last month’s extreme light but delightful Christmas story we decided at last month’s meeting to delve into a real thought-provoking and controversial book, Sex, Mom and God… by Frank Schaeffer. According to Amazon, it is ”A penetrating analysis of political extremism, with a moving and at times hilarious account of growing up in one of the Christian right’s most influential families…”. After reading the first few pages I can tell that it is bound to lead to some spirited discussion. Our next meeting will be a Robena Medbery’s home at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, February 21st. We would like to see everyone there, so mark your calendars now, along with any and all books that you would recommend for future meetings. For more information contact Fred Schuh at 795-7199 or email FredSchuh@bellsouth.net
Men’s Oyster Roast: Feb. 25th , 11 am – 2 pm at the home of DeWitt King, 4643 SC Hwy. 162, Hollywood. For more information call Jay Stevens at 769-0675 or jbird29407@yahoo.com
Annual Church Oyster Roast: Mark your calendar now! March 10, 11 am-2pm, here at the church. Tickets will go on sale soon.
March 30, 2012 at 12pm at the Holiday Inn Mt. Pleasant.
Cooper River Bridge Run: Terry Hamlin Mobility Impaired Division. The Cooper River Bridge Run has named a new Division this year in honor of our member, Terry Hamlin. Terry is doing a fundraiser to show his respect for our injured military, and in appreciation of the Cooper River Bridge Run naming a new Division in his name- Terry Hamlin Mobility Impaired Division. To contribute to this online go to https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/individual-fundraising/Hamlin. If you would like to contribute and are not computer savvy, you can make out your checks to Wounded Warrior Project and contact Terry at 830-3946 or terry@thamlinproperties.com He will be happy to pick up your check. Terry is also holding a luncheon for this fundraiser on March 30, 2012 at 12pm at the Holiday Inn Mt. Pleasant. Tickets are $25 each, tables of 8 can also be reserved. Tickets may be obtained by contacting Terry at 830-3946.
April 22nd!! Youth Sunday
Mark your calendars, our next Youth Sunday will be April 22nd!! We want all hands on deck!! Ideas welcome. Please talk with Caitlin Binda.
Roommates needed: Needed 2 females to share rent in home on James Island $500 a month includes utilities, washer, dryer, computer hookup, share a kitchen. Call Ani Lees for more information at 460-7448.
College student in need. A very involved student in the Journey campus ministry had his car permanently break down this week. He is working to put himself through college and needs to keep the job he drives to. If anyone has a old reliable car to sell, his budget is around $1500-$2000. Please contact Colin at citizen.kerr@gmail.com if you think can be of help. Thank you!!!
What We Believe/ Inquirer’s Class –
Do you have questions about the Reformed faith? Do you wonder what it means to be a Presbyterian? Why come downtown or cross town passing other fine houses of worship to be a part of God’s purpose at Second Presbyterian? Join us at 10:00 Sunday morning in the conference room in the Educational Building as we come together to do some reconnaissance. What do we believe? How do we live into God’s purpose? Let’s discuss it … together! Everyone welcome. Questions encouraged!