PBC News

Sunday, April 27, 2008

Worship (Services at 8:30am and 11:15am) "I am my lover's and my lover is mine; he browses among the lilies." Song of Songs 6:3 NIV. Steve Zeisler continues his seven-week series in Song of Songs entitled, "Fair as the Moon, Bright as the Sun" with his fifth message "Lost and Found."

Sermon Questions at: http://www.pbc.org/files/pages/43512/SermonQuestions4_27_08.doc. Audio recordings of sermons in A-15 Discovery Publishing robin_yee@pbc.org. Printed texts of the messages may be found in the foyer and online at www.pbc.org.

Next Series: May 18 - begins a four-week series, taught by Steve Zeisler from New Testament passages, entitled “The Consideration of Christian Leadership.”

Also Today: Seeking the Father’s Face A prayer time before the first service (7:30am, Welcome Center).

Memorial Service for Glenn Moore. On Saturday, 4/12, Glenn Moore went home to be with the Lord . He is survived by his wife, Lois, and daughters, Joy and Diane (4:00pm, Auditorium).

Community Hour (10:00-11:00am) Casual Conversation on the Patio. Step Closer - Recovery (9:30-11:00am). All Ages & Stages - Reflections on Living in God's Kingdom (with Vicky Powers). Forum - Studying Ephesians (with Steve Holmlund). Parenting Teens with Love & Logic - 5/18: Book discussion (with Chuck Merritt). Other Sundays - Optional conversation and prayer. Song of Songs - Q & A session (with Steve Zeisler and Carol Lind). College Breakfast Fellowship - Paul Taylor's Home.

This Week: Road Crew, Men’s Bible Study sholmlund@coastside.net Wednesdays (6:30-7:30am, Fellowship Hall): Song of Solomon.

Junior High rolana_bentz@pbc.org Friday, 5/2 (7:00pm, A-10): Movie Night!

R&R - (For those in recovery) andy_burnham@pbc.org Fridays, 5/2 (7:15pm, Fellowship Hall): Have dinner, enjoy music by Cliff Payne/Common Culture, and hear a message from Gavin Wolfe. R&R KIDS available by reservation.

Coming Soon: Family Dedication kimberlyenglee@yahoo.com Sunday, 5/4 (8:30, 10:00, & 11:15am, Auditorium/Fellowship Hall): Join us in prayer and celebration as we dedicate the following families to the Lord next Sunday: Cha, Park, Rust, Loh, Shih, and Wong. Introductions in the 8:30 and 11:15am services; dedication and reception at the 10:00am hour.

Real Sex paul_taylor@pbc.org Sunday, 5/4 (7:00pm, Auditorium): Lauren Winner discusses her book "Real Sex." She is known for her willingness to be frank about her own history and speaking relevantly to a culture that is struggling deeply with sexual confusion. Her call is to the biblical discipline of chastity—abstaining from sex outside of marriage—in a culture that makes that extremely difficult. Come and join us for this thought-provoking evening. (Childcare for infants-5th grade is available by reservation online at http://www.pbc.org/laurenwinner/childcarerequest or call Libby Penner at 650/494-3840 x218 by 4/30.

"Pots, Parables, and Prophets," sponsored by BATL http://www.batl.org Saturday, 5/10 (9:00am-12:00 noon, PBC): This is the first class in the 2008 lecture series of "Lamplighter Lectures." Dr. Dale Liid teaches about the rich Hebrew text and how, through understanding it, one may gain better insight into the full meaning of the author.

Women Talking Honestly About Sex in Marriage judy_herminghaus@pbc.org Saturday, 5/10 (9:30am-1:30pm, Fellowship Hall): Lynn Fox, pastor of counseling, will be teaching and leading a discussion on God's view of sex in marriage from Scripture. Topics include: receptivity, generosity, awareness, and acceptance. Bring a lunch or order one from Judy ($10) when you RSVP.

“New Song” in Concert jake_dodson@pbc.org Friday, 5/16 (7:00pm, Auditorium): Enjoy a special evening of music with California Baptist University Women’s Choir.

Mother/Daughter Campout kathy_moore@pbc.org Friday-Sunday, 5/16-18 (Big Basin Redwood State Park): Mothers and daughters (4 years and up) are invited to Pioneer Club's annual campout. Sign up by 4/30.

R&R Celebration Party! mconsigny@starband.net Saturday, 5/17 (1:00pm, Consigny's Home): Enjoy a time of fellowship with food and music.

"Life Together" All-Church Picnic kathy_means@pbc.org Sunday, 5/18 (12:30pm, Mitchell Park): Summer is a great time to gather together and celebrate the gift of fellowship! This is the first of four all-church gatherings and is also our annual “Servant Sunday,” a time to focus on all that God does in our midst and encourage one another to connect fully as a body.

Vacation Bible School kathy_moore@pbc.org Week of 6/16-20 (9:00am - 12:00pm, PBC): Learn about Jesus’ miraculous power by having a blast in PBC’s Power Lab. Register your 4-year-old to 5th grader with Prof. Kathy on the patio. Teen and adult volunteers are needed.

For Your Consideration: Volunteering: Serving on Sundays The vibrant life that is Peninsula Bible Church is the Spirit of God found in the people of this place. It is often referred to as the "ministry of the saints" when we, as Christians, use our gifts to bless one another and the world around us. This is an invitation to use your gifts. Consider contributing as an artist, carpenter, florist, hospitality server, usher, greeter, sermon CD duplicator, slide tech, or sound tech. Contact Jake Dodson, jake_dodson@pbc.org or fill out the form online, http://www.pbc.org/everybody/servinggodinourmidst. ••

VBS Volunteers Needed Teach children about Jesus' miraculous power by volunteering the week of 6/16-20 (9:00am - 12:00pm, PBC) for this year's Vacation Bible School Power Lab. Many teens and adults are needed to share the Lord with the children. kathy_moore@pbc.org

Song of Songs Reading recommendations may be found on our website http://www.pbc.org under First or Second Service.

Prayer Bulletin A listing of submitted prayer requests may be found in the foyer.

Emergency In case of an emergency, supplies are located in the kitchen.