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December 2004

December 24

Christmas Eve Service, 3:30 p.m.

The children will present a Christmas pageant.

posted 10/22/2004
archived 02/14/2005

December 24

Christmas Eve Communion Service, 3:30 p.m.

posted 12/20/2004
archived 02/14/2005

January 2005

January 9

Early Worship: 8:15 a.m.

Early Worship will resume.

posted 12/20/2004
archived 02/14/2005

January 9

Presbyterian Women Blanket Sunday, 11:00 a.m.

Installation/Ordination Service for new Elders.

posted 12/20/2004
archived 02/14/2005

October 2004

October 30

Presbyterian Women Thank Offering Gathering, 3:00 p.m.

McIlwaine Hall.

posted 08/27/2004
archived 12/20/2004

October 31

Harvest Festival, 12 noon - 1 p.m.

• Games Craft, Costume Contest (please refrain from scary or violent costumes). Led by our Senior High Youth under the direction of Gary Groux, assisted by Suzanne Groux and Marcia Hale.
• Lunch for all participants and parents. Presbyterian Men will provide hot dogs, drinks and dessert. All participating families are asked to bring a side dish for sharing.
• Hope you will join us for this fun event!

posted 10/22/2004
archived 12/20/2004

November 2004

November 2004

Operation Christmas Child

Our children and youth Sunday School classes are collecting items to fill shoeboxes with gifts for needy children around the world. Often these are the only gifts that the children will receive. A collection box will be outside Marcia Hale's office for donated items. Our 5th-8th grade youth will fill the boxes at the youth meeting in November.

posted 10/22/2004
archived 12/20/2004

November 7

Patriotic Sunday, 11:00 a.m.

Guest Minister: Dr. Carroll Londoner.

posted 10/22/2004
archived 12/20/2004

November 14

Stewardship Sunday, 11:00 a.m.

Please remember to turn in your Pledge Card.

posted 10/22/2004
archived 12/20/2004

November 21

Sacrament of Holy Communion, 11:00 a.m.

The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated. The Thanksgiving Offering will be received, 11:00 a.m.

posted 10/22/2004
archived 12/20/2004

December 2004

December 12

Joy/White Gift Service, 11:00 a.m.

The choir will present a musical program. The Joy Offering will be received.

posted 10/22/2004
archived 12/20/2004

October 17

Salad and Sandwich Lunch, 12 noon.

Program: Mr. Pete Calos will show slides of the historical churches in Petersburg. Bring a salad or sandwiches for sharing; dessert furnished. This event is sponsored by Congregational Care.

posted 08/27/2004
edited 10/02/2004
archived 10/27/2004

October Bible Studies

October 6: "Heaven with Music" - Speaker: Dr. James Mason

October 13: "Ishmael" - Speaker: Dr. Ivan Perkinson

October 20: "How Do We Expect to Find Jesus" - Speaker:

October 27: "Bible Helps" - Speaker: Dr. Daniel Hale

After each Bible Study, we will go to a local restaurant for lunch and more fellowship.

posted 08/27/2004
edited 10/02/2004
archived 10/27/2004

October 3

World Communion Sunday, 11:00 a.m.

The Peacemaking Offering will be received on this Sunday.

posted 08/27/2004
archived 10/02/2004

September 9

J.O.Y. Lunch, 11:00 a.m.

Gospel Music Presentation: Rudy Cogle. Bring salads/sandwiches for sharing; drinks and dessert furnished.

posted 08/27/2004
archived 10/02/2004

September 12

Rally Day, 11:00 a.m.

We will recognize last year's Sunday School Teachers and Acolytes, and commission the 2004-2005 Teachers at the morning worship.

posted 08/27/2004
archived 10/02/2004

September 12

Annual Church Picnic

The Congregational Care Committee will sponsor our Annual Church Picnic on Sunday, Sept. 12 at White Bank Park, Colonial Heights, 4:30 p.m. The church will furnish the meat and drinks. Each member is asked to bring a covered dish and/or dessert to share.

posted 08/27/2004
archived 10/02/2004

September 19

Early Worship, 8:15 a.m.

Communion will be served.

posted 08/27/2004
archived 10/02/2004

August 16 -19

Join us for Vacation Bible School: August 16-19, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Children who are 4 years old - 6th grade can enjoy VBS. The theme for the week is "Followers of God."

posted 08/02/2004
archived 08/27/2004

May 9

Youth Sunday, 11:00 a.m.

The Presbyterian Youth will lead the congregation in worship.

posted 03/02/2004
archived 08/02/2004

May 14

Organ Recital/Reception, 7:00 p.m., at Second Presbyterian Church, sponsored by the Southside Virginia Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Guest Organist is Christopher Johnson the Associate Director of Music from The Riverside Church, New York City.

posted 03/02/2004
archived 08/02/2004

May 16

Senior High Pancake Luncheon: Join us after worship for a Senior High Pancake Lunch Fundraiser. Our Senior High Youth are raising money to help pay for food for their June beach trip. Hope to see you there!

posted 05/03/2004
archived 08/02/2004

May 30

Pentecost Sunday: The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated on this Sunday. The Pentecost Offering will be received. This offering benefits children at risk, youth and young adults.

posted 05/03/2004
archived 08/02/2004

June 6

Youth Partners Lemonade and Cookies following the morning worship.

posted 03/02/2004
archived 08/02/2004

June 26 — July 3

The 216th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) will meet in Richmond, Virginia this year. Sessions of the Presbytery of the James and adjacent Presbyteries are encouraging their members to join with thousands of other Presbyterians to worship together on Sunday, June 27, at the Richmond Coliseum. The last national church Assembly Worship in Richmond was in 1847. Second Church is taking a bus trip over for this event. Please sign-up in the church office if you would like to attend.

posted 05/03/2004
archived 08/02/2004

July 26 — 30

CAMP HANOVER DAY CAMP IS COMING TO OUR CHURCH: 9 a.m. — 3 p.m. Children who are rising 1^st graders through rising 7^th graders can enjoy the day camp. The theme for the week is "Join the Party."

posted 05/03/2004
archived 08/02/2004

April 3

Building & Grounds workday at the church, 9 a.m.-12 noon.

posted 03/02/2004
archived 05/03/2004

April 4

Palm Sunday, Easter Cantata, 11:00 a.m.

Easter Egg Hunt & Covered Dish Lunch, 12 noon

Daylight Saving Time begins

posted 03/02/2004
archived 05/03/2004

April 8

Maundy Thursday Communion Service, 7:00 p.m.

posted 03/02/2004
archived 05/03/2004

April 11

Easter Sunday, 11:00 a.m.

One Great Hour of Sharing Offering will be received.

posted 03/02/2004
archived 05/03/2004

April 18

Service of Wholeness, Anointing with oil, 11:00 a.m.

posted 03/02/2004
archived 05/03/2004

2004 Lenten Program

43^rd Annual Lenten Series

• Worship begins at 12:15 p.m. with the luncheon following
• Cost: $4.00
• Reservations for groups would be appreciated

posted 01/30/2004
archived 04/05/2004

PUPPET MINISTRY: Join us at the Worship Service on March 28^th for the first presentation of our Puppet Ministry. We will present the Lost Sheep Story in song and words and share both biblical and a modern day version of this parable for the sermon.

posted 03/02/2004
archived 03/29/2004

Announcing: A Training Event for Leaders in Local Congregations

"Equipping the Saints" is the leadership event; "Heirs to the Promise" is the theme. Through involvement in this event, participants will have an opportunity to become better equipped to serve within their respective congregations in various areas of ministry. Two identical events will be held: Saturday, March 6^th at the Spotsylvania Presbyterian Church (11121 Leavells Road) in Fredericksburg, from 10:00 am – 2:30 pm, and again on Sunday, March 7^th at the Second Presbyterian Church (419 W. Washington Street) in Petersburg, from 2:00pm – 6:40 pm. Interested persons are asked to register for one or the other. The cost is $15 before Feb. 20^th, $20 thereafter. A light meal will be served at both events. Workshop offerings include: Heirs to the Promise; Baptism: Splashed into the Promise; Church Conflict: Opportunities for Spiritual Growth and Change; How to Spend our Inheritance; A Ministry for Men and Women in the Church; Spiritual Nurture in the Home; Addressing Biblical Illiteracy; The Church in Missions; What Do We Mean by 'Family'? Our pastor is leading one of the workshops.

For more information, call the office of the Presbytery of the James (1-804-262-2074) or log on to their Web site: www.presbyteryofthejames.org or contact Marcia Hale.

posted 02/17/2003
archived 03/02/2004

Christmas Eve Communion Service on December 24^th

December 24^th, 3:30 p.m. The children will be presenting a Christmas pageant.

posted 10/09/2003
archived 12/31/2003

Joy/White Gift Service on December 14^th

Sunday, December 14^th, 11:00 a.m. The Joy Offering will be received during this service.

posted 10/09/2003
archived 12/22/2003

Chili Lunch & Christmas Caroling on December 14^th

On December 14^th after the church service, the Education Committee will host a light luncheon of chili and soup to warm up our singing voices so that we can go Christmas Caroling to several of our shut-ins and to help us get into the true Christmas spirit. We look forward to seeing many of you.

posted 10/09/2003
archived 12/22/2003

Stewardship Sunday on November 16^th

November 16^th, 11:00 a.m. Reminder: Pledge Cards will be turned in at this time.

posted 10/09/2003
archived 11/21/2003

Senior High Youth Planning a Harvest Festival for October 26^th

The Senior High Youth would like to announce that they are planning a Harvest Festival for Sunday, October 26 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. in McLlwaine Hall for all the children in our church. All youth in grades 9-12 will meet from 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. on Sundays October 12 and 19 in their Sunday School classroom to make plans for this event. Gary Groux is the Senior High Youth Leader. Be sure to put this event on your calendars!

posted 10/09/2003
archived 11/13/2003

Acolyte Training for 4^th Grade and Older Who Would Like to Serve This Year

Are you interested in lighting the candles for Worship service? Have you ever wondered what the lighting of the candles mean? Join us for Acolyte training after the Worship Service on October 19^th in the Sanctuary. Also, bring your calendars so that we can make up a schedule. Marcia Hale, our Director of Christian Education, will lead us. See you on October 19^th!

posted 10/09/2003
archived 11/13/2003

J.O.Y. Group Thanksgiving Lunch on November 13^th

Thursday, November 13^th, 11:00 a.m. in McIlwaine Hall. Guest Speaker: Joan Slater, the granddaughter of an Indian who walked west on the Trail of Tears in 1838.

posted 10/09/2003
archived 11/13/2003

Fall Bible Studies

Fall Bible Studies will start on September 17. Lunch will follow at a local restaurant.

posted 09/17/2003
archived 10/09/2003

Tangier Island Cruise

Open to All Members of the Congregation
Date: September 25, 2003
Time: Leave from Food Lion (River's Bend) on Rt. 10 at 7:30 a.m.
Return: 6:00 p.m. (Food Lion, Rt. 10)
Cost: $34 per person, including Boat Ride and Lunch at the famous Chesapeake House on Tangier Island.
Call: Jerry Ellis (530-1165) if you have questions.
Directions to Food Lion: Going north on Jefferson Davis Hwy (#1). Turn right onto Rt. 10. Go about 3 miles and turn left on River's Bend Blvd. (Stop Light). Food Lion will be in the shopping strip on the right.
"Come and Join in the Fun"

posted 09/17/2003
archived 10/09/2003

Attention All 4-8 Graders and Parents!

Join us after worship service on Sunday September 28 in McIlwaine Hall to make youth group plans for the year! We hope to meet once a month with special events and projects for this age group. Also, we will explore the possibility of a puppet ministry. A pizza lunch will be served. See you on the 28^th!

posted 09/17/2003
archived 10/09/2003

All-U-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast

Saturday, August 2, 2003

at Second Presbyterian Church
419 West Washington Street
Petersburg, VA

from 8:00am - noon

Adults - $6.00
Kids under 12 - $4.00

benefits Second Presbyterian Church youth group

posted 07/28/2003
archived 08/05/2003

Vacation Bible School 2003

Vacation Bible School is coming on June 23-26. Find out how you can participate!

posted 04/14/2003
archived 07/14/2003

Holy Week 2003

Read the details of the Church's Holy Week activities.

posted 04/02/2003
archived 04/25/2003

J.O.Y. Trip to Maymont Park

Attend the trip to Richmond's Maymont Park on Friday, April 18 (Good Friday). For more details, read the brochure. [PDF format]

posted 03/26/2003
archived 04/25/2003

Lenten Luncheon Series 2003

This year marks the 42^nd anniversary of the Lenten Series sponsored by the Presbyterian Women of Second Presbyterian Church in Petersburg. Services are held at 12:15. The luncheon follows immediately in McIlwaine Hall.

For more details, read the brochure. [PDF format]

posted 02/05/2003
archived 04/15/2003