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We are all in some way called. Some of us hear it louder than others. Some hear but turn away. We all pretty much know the story of Jonah and that big fish. There is a lot more to it then you might remember. In fact, you might just find yourself in that whale.
-Ken Carrington
We are excited to expand our opportunities for children and youth ministry this year to include more activities to foster curiosity and wonder in their spiritual lives. It’s only possible with an amazing team of volunteers invested in supporting the children in our faith community.
Please sign up to volunteer at least 2 or 3 times this semester.
Volunteers are needed on Sunday mornings to help in the nursery (0-2 year olds) and to lead the activity and lesson for either the 3-5K group or 1st-5th graders after the Children’s Chapel group time. You will need to walk over with the children to the Chapel after the Time for Children during church and then walk the children down to your assigned classroom for the lesson and activities. Note that the Time for Children will be a little earlier in the service to allow some more time for these children's ministry activities.
To make it as convenient as possible to volunteer, all lesson plans will be provided ahead of time and any lesson materials will be prepared before you arrive on Sunday morning.
Youth Group volunteers are needed each Sunday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. to help facilitate a time for upper elementary (3rd-5th grade), middle and high school students alongside Mr. Ken.
Volunteers are also needed to provide supper for the Youth Group.
At Second, we value the impact our young people have within our congregation and community. Thank you for volunteering to help make these opportunities for spiritual development, faith formation, and study possible. Please contact our Director of Children and Youth, Ken Carrington at ce@2ndpc.org for more information.
“Meeting people at their point of need, Inviting all into a dynamic relationship with Jesus”
LET US KNOW YOU WORSHIPED WITH US TODAY - If you’re a visitor, online or in person, and would like more information please feel free to fill out a card or email Pastor Cress.
Are you looking for a church home where you can make a difference for the God we serve? Where you belong and where you will be known, nurtured, challenged? We welcome you and invite you to spend some time with us.
Interested in joining Second? Find more about becoming a member here. Have a prayer request? Please let us know here.
For only $21.00!
At first glance, everything about the Dr. Fred Luskin's book reeks of late night infomercial!
The colors that were chosen for the cover - red, white, and blue (you had to give it some attention or you're less than patriotic!)
"For-give-for-Good" has an alliterative cadence that makes for comfortable huckster promotion.
The secondary line of the title – "A PROVEN Prescription for Health and
Happiness" reveals the same merchandising approach that one finds in weight-loss products; it tells you that you need not worry, this product has been tested, approved, certified, and is guaranteed to deliver what it promises – or so is the implication.
Even the author's name at the bottom of the front cover supports the mass marketing to the plebescite – his name is FRED – not Ungaro, Vladmir, or Jude – don't you want to trust good ol' FRED?
These may very well be cheap shots, but I dare say they are salvos that have crossed the bow of more than few theologians, psychologists, or other professional folk who felt that they had or should have a lock on such territory that is at the core of where so many of us reside – the holes we've dug, decorated and taken out long term leases on of resentment, fright, revenge and recrimination.
The Story of Joseph
Genesis 45:1-15
See you in worship –
“Meeting people at their point of need, Inviting all into a dynamic relationship with Jesus”
LET US KNOW YOU WORSHIPED WITH US TODAY - If you’re a visitor, online or in person, and would like more information please feel free to fill out a card or email Pastor Cress.
Are you looking for a church home where you can make a difference for the God we serve? Where you belong and where you will be known, nurtured, challenged? We welcome you and invite you to spend some time with us.
Interested in joining Second? Find more about becoming a member here. Have a prayer request? Please let us know here.
Dear Friends in Christ –
The Apostle Paul starts off the fourth chapter of his letter to the church at Ephesus exhorting the Ephesians to "live a life worthy of their calling.” Beginning at the 25th verse he lays out how.
This Sunday we revisit three statements from a dish towel-- I was inspired so many years ago by a housewarming gift I found for a friend at the beach. Those three statements will help us navigate these perilous times with humor and grace holding each other and the banner of Jesus.
See you in worship –
(I’m so happy to be home!)
“Meeting people at their point of need, Inviting all into a dynamic relationship with Christ”
LET US KNOW YOU WORSHIPED WITH US TODAY - If you’re a visitor, online or in person, and would like more information please feel free to fill out a card or email Pastor Cress.
Are you looking for a church home where you can make a difference for the God we serve? Where you belong and where you will be known, nurtured, challenged? We welcome you and invite you to spend some time with us.
Interested in joining Second? Find more about becoming a member here. Have a prayer request? Please let us know here.
Rev. Brad Gustafson was born and raised in a rural, tightly knit Swedish religious farming community in south central Nebraska. A church-related junior college opportunity 2,000 miles away after high school, just outside Vancouver, British Columbia, introduced him to a larger social and theological world, and his journey into that world has never ended. Following that degree, he completed his undergraduate education with a B.A. in English, Journalism and Business at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in his home state. In mid-life (he hopes it was mid-life!), Brad married a woman named Sally from the Isle of Palms, and then completed graduate studies at Princeton Theological Seminary in New Jersey. He subsequently pastored two beloved congregations, one in Southern California and one in western Nebraska.
Rev. Gustafson preached with us in June and we're glad to have him back as our guest minister this Sunday.
Pastor Cress will be back to preaching next Sunday.
“Meeting people at their point of need, Inviting all into a dynamic relationship with Christ”
LET US KNOW YOU WORSHIPED WITH US TODAY - If you’re a visitor, online or in person, and would like more information please feel free to fill out a card or email Pastor Cress.
Are you looking for a church home where you can make a difference for the God we serve? Where you belong and where you will be known, nurtured, challenged? We welcome you and invite you to spend some time with us.
Interested in joining Second? Find more about becoming a member here. Have a prayer request? Please let us know here.
Reverend Dr. Marion Platt is the sixth Executive Director and Pastor of Star Gospel Mission’s 119 year history. A native of Charleston, Marion served two enlistments as a U.S. Army infantryman before embarking on a nineteen-year ministry with The Salvation Army. He has held executive, academic, and pastoral roles in several cities across the South; he earned his doctoral degree from Trevecca Nazarene University (Nashville) and is a sought-after lecturer, evangelist, and revivalist. Marion has been a Rotarian for nineteen years, is a Trident United Way board member, and serves on the Faith-Based Advisory Council of the International African American Museum in Charleston.
“Pastor Marion” is father to Dina, Josh, & Zion, husband to Ev, and neighbor to everyone. When he isn’t serving others, he can be found fishing in a local creek, running long distances in the sun, fussing over his vegetable garden, or quietly listening to jazz music.
We are looking forward to serving once again as the downtown Charleston distribution center for Hands of Christ on Saturday, August 12th. Please sign up to help as a volunteer!
The mission of Hands of Christ is to bring PC(USA) congregations together to meet the basic needs of children by showing them Christ’s love, helping them start the school year with uniforms and basic school supplies. Started in 2002 by Zion-Olivet and Westminster Churches, the organization has supported over 60,000 children.
Clothing donations will be collected in the education building through August 10th
You can bring in donations or contribute to the special offering to benefit the Hands of Christ ministry online, by texting "2ndpc" to 73256, or through the church Venmo @chs2ndpc.
“Meeting people at their point of need, Inviting all into a dynamic relationship with Christ”
LET US KNOW YOU WORSHIPED WITH US TODAY - If you’re a visitor, online or in person, and would like more information please feel free to fill out a card or email Pastor Cress.
Are you looking for a church home where you can make a difference for the God we serve? Where you belong and where you will be known, nurtured, challenged? We welcome you and invite you to spend some time with us.
Interested in joining Second? Find more about becoming a member here. Have a prayer request? Please let us know here.
“Meeting people at their point of need, Inviting all into a dynamic relationship with Christ”
LET US KNOW YOU WORSHIPED WITH US TODAY - If you’re a visitor, online or in person, and would like more information please feel free to fill out a card or email Pastor Cress.
Are you looking for a church home where you can make a difference for the God we serve? Where you belong and where you will be known, nurtured, challenged? We welcome you and invite you to spend some time with us.
Interested in joining Second? Find more about becoming a member here. Have a prayer request? Please let us know here.
Dear Friends in Christ –
During my time away I’ve had the chance to watch a production of The Chosen. I’ll tell you more on Sunday, but just know, it’s not your typical ‘bathrobe epic’, cheaply produced, over-wrought biblical drama.
The impact of the settings and the casting of folks who could plausibly have lived with and followed an itinerant small town rabbi who speaks with such understated power, has fired my mind.
I’m so glad to be with you this Sunday a little more than halfway through my process in Baltimore.
It’s going to be a banner day to mark a new chapter in our time together + ice cream!
In great anticipation –
“Meeting people at their point of need, Inviting all into a dynamic relationship with Christ”
LET US KNOW YOU WORSHIPED WITH US TODAY - If you’re a visitor, online or in person, and would like more information please feel free to fill out a card or email Pastor Cress.
Are you looking for a church home where you can make a difference for the God we serve? Where you belong and where you will be known, nurtured, challenged? We welcome you and invite you to spend some time with us.
Interested in joining Second? Find more about becoming a member here. Have a prayer request? Please let us know here.