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SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

WORSHIP

Sermon: Standing Here, Looking There

(1 Peter 1:3-12)

Sermon Series: Flourish: Hope in a Strange Land

Second week in the series

Featured Verse
In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials —1 Peter 1:6

Sermon Summary
 In the first part of the body of Peter’s letter, he urges his readers to orient themselves toward the future. For the follower of Jesus, he describes how the future is secure and guaranteed. He shows how it enables joy in the midst of suffering. And he explains the unique privilege of living during this time of history. Peter shows us how the gospel gives us hope, joy, and wonder in Christ.

Music
Xin Chen & Band

How Great Thou Art [D]
Lift You High [A]
Living Hope [A]

Host
Paco Lopez

Message
Paul Taylor

Next Week

We will continue the sermon series “Flourish: Hope in a Strange Land.” Paul Taylor will preach from 1 Peter 1:13 – 2:3.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Fall Ministry Activities

Ministry life is busy at PBC. Groups are actively connecting through a variety of ways. Find out what’s happening this fall and how you can get involved at pbc.org/ministries.

Wildfire Relief Update

Through your generous giving to the PBC Wildfire Relief Fund, we have disbursed $25,000 to local wildfire relief efforts. We also delivered two vanloads of water and other supplies for Santa Cruz Mountains evacuees during the early days of the SZU Complex Fire. Thank you for your contributions.

Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat Volunteers

PBC will be hosting a drive-thru trunk or treat event on Saturday, October 31, from 3-5 PM. We are looking for volunteers to help create a fun and welcoming experience for our guests, including people to decorate their vehicle trunk or tailgate. More information and sign-ups at pbc.org/trunkortreat.

PRAY

Prayer Requests

How can we pray for you? Text your prayer request to 650-679-7729 during this morning’s service and the pastors and elders will pray for you during this coming week. You can also send your prayer request to pbc.org/pray (or click “Prayer” at the top of the page). 

CONNECT

 New to PBC?

Welcome! We’re glad you’ve joined us today. You’ll find information to help you explore getting connected with us at pbc.org/new. 

Stay Connected

If you are interested in joining a small group of fellow PBCers for support, connection and prayer, you are invited to sign up for a Stay-Connected Group. Fill out a Join a Group Form to get plugged in. Questions: Rolana Smith. If you’re interested in getting involved with any of our ministries, find out what’s happening at pbc.org/stayconnected.

Join PBC Social Media

Not only does PBC social media help you connect online with fellow PBCers and stay current on what’s happening in the church, it’s another way we can share the Gospel. Please like, share, and comment when you see PBC’s public posts come up in your newsfeed so that more people can learn about our church and his Word.

PBC Facebook Public Page: https://www.facebook.com/peninsulabiblechurchPBC Facebook Group (Private): https://www.facebook.com/groups/peninsulabiblechurch
PBC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peninsulabiblechurch/

GIVING

Please continue to remember your financial generosity to PBC during this difficult and unique season, As always, we trust the LORD to meet our needs. Online giving, including ACH Transfer and Text to Give, is available. Go to pbc.org/give or text an amount to give to 84321 to set up your profile.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

WORSHIP

Sermon: When You Don’t Belong (1 Peter 1:1-2)

Sermon Series: Flourish: Hope in a Strange Land

First week in the series

Featured Verse
To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood: May grace and peace be multiplied to you. —1 Peter 1:1-2

Sermon Summary
Do you feel, somehow, that you don’t belong? C.S Lewis said that the sense that we are treated in this world as strangers is part of our “inconsolable secret.” What can we do about it?

Music
Linzy Westman & Band

Great Things [C]
Way Maker [D]
King Of Kings [D]

Host
Alma Cho

Message
Scott Grant

Next Week

We will continue the sermon series “Flourish: Hope in a Strange Land.” Paul Taylor will preach Standing Here, Looking There from 1 Peter 1:3-12.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Women’s Connection

Women’s Connection is kicking off fall on September 17. We will meet live on Zoom on Thursdays at 9:30 am for about 20 minutes with connection time together and a short teaching in 2 Corinthians 1-7. Small groups that will go deeper in Scripture and support one another in prayer will be meeting throughout the week (including an evening group). Some small groups will remain on Zoom, while others will meet in person. If you’d like to participate in Women’s Connection, please sign-up here! 

Political Talk Small Groups

We will be launching in late September several small groups intended to develop and deepen our ability to keep Christ in the center of conversations about politics. These ten week-groups will pray, study, and practice healthy political engagement with Christ in the center. There are several spots still open, so sign up now or go to pbc.org/politicaltalk. 

Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat

Mark your calendar for our family-friendly Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 31, from 3-5 pm! We’ll have volunteer signups in the next few weeks, so start thinking of how you can decorate your vehicle trunk or tailgate! There will be other volunteer opportunities too. More info will be coming soon.

PRAY

Prayer Requests

How can we pray for you? Text your prayer request to 650-679-7729 during this morning’s service and the pastors and elders will pray for you during this coming week. You can also send your prayer request to pbc.org/pray (or click “Prayer” at the top of the page). 

CONNECT

 New to PBC?

Welcome! We’re glad you’ve joined us today. You’ll find information to help you explore getting connected with us at pbc.org/new. 

Stay Connected

If you are interested in joining a small group of fellow PBCers for support, connection and prayer, you are invited to sign up for a Stay-Connected Group. Fill out a Join a Group Form to get plugged in. Questions: Rolana Smith. If you’re interested in getting involved with any of our ministries, find out what’s happening at pbc.org/stayconnected.

Join PBC Social Media

Not only does PBC social media help you connect online with fellow PBCers and stay current on what’s happening in the church, it’s another way we can share the Gospel. Please like, share, and comment when you see PBC’s public posts come up in your newsfeed so that more people can learn about our church and his Word.

PBC Facebook Public Page: https://www.facebook.com/peninsulabiblechurchPBC Facebook Group (Private): https://www.facebook.com/groups/peninsulabiblechurch
PBC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peninsulabiblechurch/

GIVING

Please continue to remember your financial generosity to PBC during this difficult and unique season, As always, we trust the LORD to meet our needs. Online giving, including ACH Transfer and Text to Give, is available. Go to pbc.org/give or text an amount to give to 84321 to set up your profile.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

WORSHIP

Sermon: Prayers of Desperation

Sermon Series: Prayers for the Moment

Final week in the series

Featured Verse
“But I with the voice of thanksgiving will sacrifice to you; what I have vowed I will pay. Salvation belongs to the Lord!”” —Jonah 2:9

Sermon Summary
2020 has driven many of us to some desperate places. As Jonah struggled for his life after being thrown into the sea, he also found himself in a place of desperation. As we look at Jonah’s prayer from the belly of the fish, we will learn how to pray along with Jonah, “Salvation belongs to our God.”

Music
Lucas Parry & Band

Raise A Hallelujah [C]
Lift You High [G]
When I Survey The Wondrous Cross [C]

Host
Alma Cho

Message
Dan Westman

Other
Prayers for the Moment Video – Dave Thorne
Communion

Next Week

We will begin the sermon series “Flourish: Hope in a Strange Land” and explore how we can live out our faith within the context of our culture. Scott Grant will preach When You Don’t Belong from 1 Peter 1:1-2.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Political Talk

Are you looking for ideas of how to keep Christ at the center of political conversations? During the Fall of 2020, we’ll offer the opportunity to be a part of a small group following a ten-week curriculum from The Colossians Forum designed to help followers of Jesus engage in Christ-centered discussions of political topics. Let us know if you’re interested in participating by completing this form. More info at pbc.org/politicaltalk.

Attend the leaders interest meeting at 1:00 pm today if you’re interested in leading. Details.

PRAY

Prayer Requests

How can we pray for you? Text your prayer request to 650-679-7729 during this morning’s service and the pastors and elders will pray for you during this coming week. You can also send your prayer request to pbc.org/pray (or click “Prayer” at the top of the page). 

Prayer With Other Bay Area Churches

Gather with other Bay Area churches the second Wednesday of each month for the IF MY PEOPLE prayer live stream. Join us on September 9 at 12 pm on Facebook. (The Live event will post on our public Facebook page on Tuesday.)  Pastors in the Santa Cruz area will be sharing about recovery from the devastating fires. We encourage you to pray and fast on Wednesday, if you can.

CONNECT

 New to PBC?

Welcome! We’re glad you’ve joined us today. You’ll find information to help you explore getting connected with us at pbc.org/new. 

Help Share The Gospel

Not only does PBC social media help you connect online with fellow PBCers and stay current on what’s happening in the church, it’s another way we can share the Gospel. Please like, share, and comment when you see PBC’s public posts come up in your newsfeed so that more people can learn about our church and his Word.

PBC Facebook Public Page: https://www.facebook.com/peninsulabiblechurch
PBC Facebook Group (Private): https://www.facebook.com/groups/peninsulabiblechurch
PBC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peninsulabiblechurch/

Stay Connected

If you are interested in joining a small group of fellow PBCers for support, connection and prayer, you are invited to sign up for a Stay-Connected Group. Fill out a Join a Group Form to get plugged in. Questions: Rolana Smith. If you’re interested in getting involved with any of our ministries, find out what’s happening at pbc.org/stayconnected.

GIVING

Please continue to remember your financial generosity to PBC during this difficult and unique season, As always, we trust the LORD to meet our needs. Online giving, including ACH Transfer and Text to Give, is available. Go to pbc.org/give or text an amount to give to 84321 to set up your profile.