Goodbye from Eric Peltz

My friends in Christ, I can do nothing more but to fall on my knees in awe of our awesome God that brought me here this summer.  You have been blessed, certainly, but you have been a blessing to me in more ways than are measurable.  I will praise God always for your contributions to the kingdom, and I will never forget how you poured your hearts into me like a pleasing offering unto the Lord.  May the God of joy fill you with all strength and hope as you seek to be a missional church! Thank you for making my stay here so meaningful!

Picture Directory Photography Session (August 19-22)

Photographers will be at 2PC from August 19-22 taking photos for the new picture directory, so please check your calendars to see if you have signed up for an August appointment. Pictures are being take in Martin Hall, rooms 102-104, on Wednesday through Friday (3-9:30pm) and on Saturday (9am-4pm). Please call Olan Mills at 1.800.845.1157 if you have forgotten your appointment time or would like to set up an appointment time. Photographers will return to take the last round of pictures September 16-19.

Dr. David Webb and the Parables of Jesus

By now you may have met or heard the beautiful organ playing of Dr. Judy Webb, 2PC’s new Director of Worship and Organist. Now, we are equally excited to introduce Dr. David Webb, Judy’s husband. David is a family physician at the Carle Clinic in Mahomet, Illinois, and is also an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Illinois School of Medicine.

As impressive as those credentials are, David is also a gifted and dynamic teacher of God’s word. He has taught Bible classes for over 34 years, taught more than 20 different books of the Bible and taught classes for tour groups in Israel. He is also an author, having written, Wisdom of Life, a book based on proverbs that he wrote for his daughter.

This fall, David will begin teaching a class entitled, The Parables of Jesus. Join David for discussion about the stories that some have called the “autobiography of God.” For more information on this and other classes, please visit www.secondpres.info to download this fall’s Adult Christian Education’s brochure.

Children’s Ministry Intern: Megan Sharp

The Children’s Ministry staff and committee are thrilled to welcome Megan Sharp, the year-long intern in Children’s Ministry, to Second Pres! A native of Tacoma, Washington, Megan graduated from The University of Denver in June with a BA in Psychology, and a BSBA in Marketing. During her college years, she studied abroad in Albania and led Young Life, both as a volunteer and as part time staff. Megan will be working in all aspects of Children’s Ministry during her year at Second Pres. You can contact her at megan.sharp@secondpres.info. Please warmly welcome Megan when you see her!

Vacation Bible School 2009 Results

Our Vacation Bible Schoolers spent last week at Crocodile Dock, where fearless kids learn to shine God’s light. There were 152 participants, 32 teen helpers and 33 adults making each morning of Vacation Bible School the place to be! The children were challenged to find God in their everyday lives and all around us. They saw that God is alive, active and with them!

Vacation Bible School

Are your kids ready for big fun? Join us at Crocodile Dock, 2PC’s 2009 vacation bible school program. VBS will meet from 9am-12pm, Monday through Friday during the week of July 26.

Children three-years-old through fifth grade are eligible to attend. The cost is only $10. More information is available on our website under the Children’s Ministry page or at the Welcome Center. Registration will be available on Monday, July 27, but please arrive early.