Hey Everybody,

I hope you had a good weekend.  Just a reminder: this Thursday, ReNew will be meeting at the church for a meal beginning at 6pm, followed by the movie, Shadowlands, at 7pm.  Shadowlands is the story of C.S. Lewis, the popular author of many Christian classics.  The meal is on us, so if you’re planning to attend, please let me know so that we can order enough!  Please see below for more info and other things coming up this week!

1. This weekend is Second Church’s Festival of Faith.  This is an annual church-wide educational weekend.  This year we are hosting Dr. Frank Yates of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Albuquerque, NM.  Dr. Yates will be discussing C.S. Lewis, who is arguably the most popular Christian author of the twentieth century (Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe; The Screwtape Letters; Mere Christianity; etc.).   This Thursday, ReNew will be meeting at the church for a meal beginning at 6pm, followed by the movie, Shadowlands, at 7pm.  Shadowlands is the story of love and loss in Lewis’ life.  Festival of Faith kicks off with Dr. Yates on Friday night, followed by a Saturday morning session.  He will also be preaching at the Second @ 6 service that Sunday evening.  This is a great opportunity for growth, and, as St. Augustine exhorts us, to “love God with your mind.”
   
2. Friday night, either in lieu of or following Festival of Faith, some of us will be attending the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Wine Opener:  Here are the details:
   What:  Fun-filled nite of wine tasting and delicious food from local Indy restaurants (e.g. Melting Pot, L’Explorateur, and many many others!) Proceeds go to a wonderful cause - to find a CURE for CF!
   When:  Friday evening, 2/29/08 from 7-10PM
   Where:  The Indianapolis Children’s Museum
   Ticket price:  $65 (I know, expensive, but $35 of it is tax deductible!
   How to get tickets:  Kelly Akin (random girl at ReNew outings has 12 tickets left.
   
   
3. Also this weekend: If you haven’t already heard, Camp Pyoca (a Presbyterian camp) will be hosing a retreat for young adults on March 1-2.  I’ve attached more information on that and a registrations form if you’re interested.  Robin Chaddock will be guiding participants through self-evaluations of success, your beliefs, and your passions, then helping you discover how to use this information to encourage your families, assist others, and fulfill your God-given purpose.  Robin is a member of Second, a college professor and a professional life coach.  This promises to be a good opportunity for personal discovery and growth.