First Sunday of Advent Bulletin
THIS IS GOD'S HOUSE - ALL ARE WELCOME
“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.
INFORMATION & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Are you looking for a church home where you can make a difference for the God we serve and where you will be known, nurtured, challenged? We welcome you and invite you to spend some time with us.
WORSHIP SAFETY GUIDELINES– Due to the substantial rate of COVID-19 community transmission, the CDC continues to recommend indoor masking in public settings for everyone. While a large portion of our congregation is vaccinated, there is a significant number of children who have not yet had the opportunity to be vaccinated, which affects the health and safety of the vulnerable and immunocompromised among us. Please wear a face mask in church, even if you are fully vaccinated.
MAKE YOUR 2022 PLEDGE TODAY! Pledge online at www.2ndpc.org/give or fill out a pledge card and place it in the offering plate in covenant with God and one another.
JOIN US FOR THESE JOYFUL EVENTS AS WE PREPARE FOR CHRISTMAS:
DECORATION DAY – Stay after church today to decorate the Christmas tree and sanctuary together on this first Sunday of Advent.
ADVENT DEVOTIONALS for the whole family will be released each Monday morning of the season. Check your inbox for an introduction this afternoon, and if you don’t already receive church emails, you can sign up at 2ndpc.org/snapshot to be added to the list. A final devotional and Christmas message from Rev. Darwin will be sent out on Christmas Day.
ADVENT CRAFT WORKSHOP next Sunday, Dec. 5th after church. Join us for fun and crafts.
the CHRISTMAS PAGEANT will be at the beginning of the church service on Sunday, Dec. 12th. Children are learning songs and pageant parts each Sunday during Children’s Chapel.
OUR CHOIR’S ANNUAL ADVENT OFFERING will be performed during worship on Sunday, December 12th. This year they will sing the Magnificat by Carl Theodore Pachelbel, son of the famous Johann Pachelbel (Kanon in D).
CAROLING – Meet in the fellowship hall for caroling and hot chocolate on Sunday, December 12th at 5:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome!
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS – Youth are invited Thursday, Dec16th to meet at 5pm to ride together to the Festival of Lights. Drop off and pick up at the Publix parking lot (520 Folly Rd).
TWO CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
Family-friendly Candlelight service at 4:00 p.m. with a youth choir and processional pageant for any child who would like to join.
Candlelight and Communion service at 11:00 p.m. (prelude music starts at 10:30 p.m.)
ANGEL TREE – The Angel Tree will be set up as a fundraiser to provide Emergency Life Packs through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance to support churches in border regions caring for refugees and asylum seekers.
PRE-ORDER POINSETTIAS & LUMINARIES, $15 each – Fill out the form and give $15 for each item online, in the offering plate, or deliver to the church office. White poinsettias can be dedicated in honor or memory of someone. A limited number of luminary kits are available; each kit includes 10 flame-resistant bags and tea lights.
SUNDAY AND MIDWEEK GROUPS are a great way to get involved, grow spiritually, and build relationships. More information at 2ndpc.org/small-groups. NO Sunday School today, Dec. 26th or Jan. 2nd.
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, & ADULTS Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
WOMEN'S PODCAST GROUP Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. (Zoom)
THURSDAY SMALL GROUP at 6:30 p.m. (meeting at people’s homes, outdoors for now)
MEN'S GROUP Friday mornings at 6:00 a.m. (in-person and Zoom options)
SUPPORT SECOND – You can support Second Pres whenever you shop on Amazon. Use the link: bit.ly/2ndpcsmile or choose to support “Second Presbyterian Church” at smile.amazon.com and Amazon will automatically donate to Second Presbyterian with each purchase you make.
THE BELL TOWER REPAIRS – The project moves forward and fire damage repairs are underway. Read more about the details of the project here. And give toward the Steeple Fund here. →
Second Presbyterian is a church community where you will be known and nurtured. Have a prayer request? Please let us know here. Interested in joining Second? Find more about becoming a member here.
And get connected! Join a small group here. There are still ways to be involved and to offer your time, talents, and resources in service to others. Please reach out to our Director of Community and Communications Jordyn Pritchard to get connected.