PBC News

Sunday, May 11, 2008

Worship (Services at 8:30am and 11:15am) "I belong to my lover, and his desire is for me." Song of Songs 7:10 NIV. Steve Zeisler concludes his seven-week series in Song of Songs entitled, "Fair as the Moon, Bright as the Sun" with his seventh message "Life Lessons." Also: The rose on the platform is to celebrate the birth of Mary Elizabeth, born on 4/19, to Darren and Melissa Engelkemier.

Sermon Questions at: http://www.pbc.org/files/pages/43827/SermonQuestions5_11_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 Week: Steve Zeisler begins a four-week series from New Testament passages, entitled "A Consideration of Christian Leadership."

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

Visual Arts Ministry Are you creative? Join us for a brief meeting or pick up a flyer for more information. Our vision is to emphasize two aspects of this ministry, to approach a fuller understanding and practice of what it means to be an artist and follower of Jesus. (12:45pm, Fellowship Hall)

Community Hour (10:00-11:00am) Casual Conversation on the Patio. All Ages & Stages -Discussing "Neighborhood Missions" (with Rick Thrasher). Couples - Worship, Food, and Fellowship. Forum - Studying "The Days of Judges" (with Lambert Dolphin). Parenting Teens with Love & Logic - 5/18: Book discussion (with Chuck Merritt). Other Sundays - Optional conversation and prayer. Step Closer - Recovery (9:30-11:00am). 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.

R&R - (For those in recovery) andy_burnham@pbc.org Fridays, 5/16 (7:15pm, Fellowship Hall): Have dinner, enjoy music by Son House, and hear a message from Andy Burnham. R&R KIDS available by reservation.

"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.

Quilting Ministry kathy_sill@pbc.org Saturday, 5/17 (9:00am, Fellowship Hall): Join us to sew and tie quilts and create kits to distribute to caring ministries. Donna Chow 650/322-7786

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

Coming Soon: "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 Monday - Friday, 6/16-20 (9:00am - noon, 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.

Pioneer/Brigade Club kathy_moore@pbc.org Wednesday, 5/21(6:45pm, Fellowship Hall): Family Potluck/Awards Night.

Creative Day jake_dodson@pbc.org Saturday, 5/31 (10:00am, D-11/12): Creative? Wanting to connect with other artists at PBC? Bring your art supplies to Creative Day. Paul Taylor will lead in considering the theme of "The Tree" in scripture. We will then create around that theme and pursue what it means to be an artist and follower of Jesus Christ.

For Your Consideration: Serving God in Our Midst 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 - noon, 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

Children's Ministry Jesus said that we receive the Kingdom of God like a child - You can find out more about what this means by volunteering to work with children on Sunday mornings. Teachers and staff for infants - 5th grade are needed for the summer months. To find out more, visit the table on the patio, contact Vicky Powers at vicky_powers@pbc.org or visit our website://www.pbc.org/children/joinourteamloveourchildren. We'd love to have you as a part of the team!

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

Upcoming Events VBS: Monday - Friday, 6/16-20 (9:00am - noon): Power Lab Vacation Bible School for children 4 years - 5th grade.

High School: Friday - Monday, 6/13-16: Lake Oroville house boating trip.

YAF: Saturday, 7/12 (10:00am - 2:00pm): Fellowship at Shoreline Lake.

PBC Concert: Saturday, 7/19: More information to come.

Junior High: Sunday - Tuesday, 7/27 - 7/29: Rock-n-Water Trip.

Camp PBC: Saturday - Thursday, 8/9-14: Family camping at Lake Siskiyou.