BEGIN:VCALENDAR X-WR-CALNAME;VALUE=TEXT:Missions VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//pbc.org//iCal 1.0//EN X-WR-TIMEZONE;VALUE=TEXT:US/Pacific BEGIN:VEVENT SEQUENCE:0 DTEND:20081104T183000 UID:event-64076 DESCRIPTION:In our community there are people in very great need: homeless men\, women\, and children that live in their cars\, unheated trucks\, and vans\, live "rough" outdoors\, and ride buses all night to keep warm and dr y. Many have no family support\, no money\, and no hope. \n\nLet us partn er with [InnVision](http://www.innvision.org) to provide them with regular hot meals at various local churches. PBC has offered to provide 3-4 people to prepare\, serve\, and clean up these meals on the following dates:\n\nC ontact Chris Tucker\, SUMMARY:InnVision - Help Serve Meals - Dinner DTSTART:20081104T150000 DTSTAMP:20081024T200112 LOCATION:TBD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SEQUENCE:0 DTEND:20081107T201500 UID:event-45450 DESCRIPTION:Introduction of Missionaries and Organizations.\n\nMessage by R oy Thompson.\n\nChildren ages 4 years through 5th grade are encouraged to s tay with their parents in the program.\n\nFor children ages 0-3 years\, ple ase follow the link if you are planning to have them cared for while you at tend the evening presentation. This will help us to provide a healthy ratio of childcare workers. You may register [online](https://www.pbc.org/child cares/59131) or by contacting Lora Carey at or calling 650/494-3840 x225. \n\nThe evening will conclude with dessert and fellow ship in the Fellowship Hall. SUMMARY:Missions Conference - Opening Celebration DTSTART:20081107T190000 DTSTAMP:20080326T122939 LOCATION:Auditorium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SEQUENCE:0 DTEND:20081108T120000 UID:event-63377 DESCRIPTION:Come team up with Liz Thrasher\, who ministers to students in I nterVarsity at Chico. We'll be running (or walking!) a beautiful 5K stretch of the Bayland's Trail to help financially support Liz in her ministry. [R egister](http://lizthrasher5k.agilityhoster.com) SUMMARY:Thrasher 5K Run/Walk - Missionary Support DTSTART:20081108T090000 DTSTAMP:20081013T134517 LOCATION:Baylands Preserve END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SEQUENCE:0 DTEND:20081108T173000 UID:event-61521 SUMMARY:Regional Support Groups DTSTART:20081108T163000 DTSTAMP:20080905T115919 LOCATION:D-Building (downstairs) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SEQUENCE:0 DTEND:20081108T184500 UID:event-45452 DESCRIPTION:Children\, ages 0-3 years\, may be registered for Children's Ti me where they will be cared for while parents attend the International Banq uet and evening speaker. Children\, ages 4-years through 5th grade\, shoul d join their parents for dinner\, then come to A-14 for the Children's Miss ion Program.\n\nPlease follow the link if you are planning to have your chi ldren cared for while you attend the evening presentation. This will help u s to provide a healthy ratio of childcare workers. You may register [online ](https://www.pbc.org/childcares/59131) or by contacting Lora Carey at \, 650/494-3840 x225\, or Pamela Klibo at \, 650/494-3840 x218. SUMMARY:Missions Conference Day II - International Banquet DTSTART:20081108T173000 DTSTAMP:20080326T123049 LOCATION:Fellowship Hall & Patio END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SEQUENCE:0 DTEND:20081108T194500 UID:event-61525 DESCRIPTION:Presentation on Bangkok STM and Ministry.\n\nFor children ages 0-3 years\, please follow the link if you are planning to have them cared f or while you attend the evening presentation. This will help us to provide a healthy ratio of childcare workers. You may register [online](https://ww w.pbc.org/childcares/59131) or by contacting Lora Carey at or calling 650/494-3840 x225. \n\nChildren ages 4-years through 5th gr ade may come to A-14 for the Children's Mission Program. SUMMARY:Missions Conference Day II(eve) - Involvement in Thailand DTSTART:20081108T190000 DTSTAMP:20080905T120140 LOCATION:Auditorium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SEQUENCE:0 DTEND:20081109T130000 UID:event-61508 DESCRIPTION:Join us as we help relieve world hunger by providing funds for food to an international network of Christian orphanages. Since rice is a dietary staple for much of the world\, the design of a rice bowl-shaped ban k reminds us of those at risk around the world. Pick up a Rice Bowl on the patio in September to fill with loose change over the next 2 months. Brin g it back as an offering on November 9th at PBC's Missions Sunday. Check o ut [Rice Bowls](http://www.ricebowls.org) for more information. \n\n SUMMARY:Rice Bowl Collection DTSTART:20081109T080000 DTSTAMP:20080905T114439 LOCATION:Patio END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SEQUENCE:0 DTEND:20081109T124500 UID:event-45454 DESCRIPTION:Give a gift of hope and encouragement this Christmas through th e eleventh annual *Joy to the World* gift fair at PBC. This gift fair is a unique opportunity for you to partake in what is truly the best about the h oliday season. By giving to a gospel-honoring cause\, you can express than ks to the One who gave us the best gift of all. Furthermore\, the person w ho receives your gift card telling of a contribution to a worthwhile endeav or will be genuinely thankful in a way that rarely occurs when one more mat erial item is placed beneath the Christmas tree. Finally\, choosing to sup port a project or missionary organization that serves the Lord may create a connection that will lead you to further involvement with that ministry in the future. \n\nLocal organizations and PBC missionaries will have tables set up in designated areas on the PBC campus. Please take the opportunity to stop by\, ask questions\, pick up information\, and learn about ways to be involved. \n\nA booklet listing the various opportunities for giving wil l be available in the church foyer on Sunday\, October 26th. SUMMARY:Missions Conference Day III - Joy to the World DTSTART:20081109T081500 DTSTAMP:20080326T123213 LOCATION:Fellowship Hall & Patios END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SEQUENCE:0 DTEND:20081109T110000 UID:event-61530 DESCRIPTION: SUMMARY:Mission Conference Seminars - DTSTART:20081109T100000 DTSTAMP:20080905T121111 LOCATION:West Wing\, D-21\, D-22 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SEQUENCE:0 DTEND:20081120T130000 UID:event-64700 DESCRIPTION:In our community there are people in very great need: homeless men\, women\, and children that live in their cars\, unheated trucks\, and vans\, live "rough" outdoors\, and ride buses all night to keep warm and dr y. Many have no family support\, no money\, and no hope. \n\nLet us partn er with [InnVision](http://www.innvision.org) to provide them with regular hot meals at various local churches. PBC has offered to provide 3-4 people to prepare\, serve\, and clean up these meals on the following dates:\n\nC ontact Chris Tucker\, SUMMARY:Help Serve a Meal - InnVision - Lunch DTSTART:20081120T090000 DTSTAMP:20081030T151811 LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SEQUENCE:0 DTEND:20081204T210000 UID:event-64676 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a light dinner\, dessert\, and a special Christmas focus. Donations will be collected to help a PBC missionary\, B\, throw a p arty for women oppressed by the sexual trade in Thailand. In order for thes e girls to leave the bars for the night\, a bar fine must be paid. Last yea r 100 girls came and they have been talking about it all year in anticipati on of this year's party. This year we will be raising enough money for B to pay for 150 girls. The place is reserved\, the volunteers are ready\, invi tations will be hand delivered to girls probably in a week. We can't be the re to help but we can make this party possible. Come and join us in helping to reach these precious women with the love of God. \n\n\n SUMMARY:Celebration of Hope - Benefit Dinner - Home of New Beginnings DTSTART:20081204T190000 DTSTAMP:20081030T133421 LOCATION:Fellowship Hall END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SEQUENCE:0 DTEND:20081208T213000 UID:event-66079 SUMMARY:India STM - Planning - DTSTART:20081208T190000 DTSTAMP:20081201T092441 LOCATION:D-11 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SEQUENCE:0 DTEND:20081209T183000 UID:event-64698 DESCRIPTION:In our community there are people in very great need: homeless men\, women\, and children that live in their cars\, unheated trucks\, and vans\, live "rough" outdoors\, and ride buses all night to keep warm and dr y. Many have no family support\, no money\, and no hope. \n\nLet us partn er with [InnVision](http://www.innvision.org) to provide them with regular hot meals at various local churches. PBC has offered to provide 3-4 people to prepare\, serve\, and clean up these meals on the following dates:\n\nC ontact Chris Tucker\, SUMMARY:InnVision - Help Serve Meals DTSTART:20081209T150000 DTSTAMP:20081030T151637 LOCATION:TBD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SEQUENCE:0 DTEND:20081218T130000 UID:event-64704 DESCRIPTION:In our community there are people in very great need: homeless men\, women\, and children that live in their cars\, unheated trucks\, and vans\, live "rough" outdoors\, and ride buses all night to keep warm and dr y. Many have no family support\, no money\, and no hope. \n\nLet us partn er with [InnVision](http://www.innvision.org) to provide them with regular hot meals at various local churches. PBC has offered to provide 3-4 people to prepare\, serve\, and clean up these meals on the following dates:\n\nC ontact Chris Tucker\, SUMMARY:Help Serve a Meal - InnVision DTSTART:20081218T090000 DTSTAMP:20081030T151847 LOCATION: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR