10.15.2024 PBPC Family Bulletin


PBPC Family,

On Sunday, I shared a new (informal) policy I'd like us to follow at PBPC. 

If there is something that happens during the service that moves you or helps you enter more deeply into worship, please voice that, especially if it was done by another member. If someone is the liturgist in the service and their prayer moved you, please thank them. If someone sings a beautiful song, thank them for sharing their gift with the congregation. Let them know God used them in your life.

On the other hand, if you notice a mistake in the bulletin or the slides, if you have an issue with a song choice, if something makes you mad or frustrated, please talk to me and me alone. As pastor of this congregation, you have called and ordained me to oversee our weekly worship. It is my responsibility to plan and lead our Sunday services.

If you're not sure whether to say something to me, wait 24 hours. If you forget, it probably wasn't worth saying! And if, after 24 hours, you would still like to talk with me, please first call me to talk on the phone or to set up a time to talk in person. I'd prefer to first personally speak with anyone before addressing things via email. 

Going forward, when mistakes do happen in our service, let them be an invitation to you to foster a longing and desire for our heavenly worship, which will be free from mistakes and errors!

Looking forward to worshipping with you all on Sunday!

Grace and Peace,

Pastor Calvin

Job 38

Asolia Zharmenova

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Project Peace Day of Service - Oct 26
The next Day of Service is Saturday September 28 from 9-12pm. Register for a site at Project Peace's website. We encourage PBPC people to serve at Harbor House or CityTeam - two of our mission partners.

Commitment Sunday - October 27
Join us for worship on October 27 as we make commitments of our time and resources. As you prayerfully discern what commitments you can make to PBPC in 2025, please read this letter from the PBPC Finance Team. You can print a Commitment Card at home or you can pick one up in the Narthex.

The Ballot and the Bible - October 28
Thanks to everyone who joined us last night for our book discussion. Our next meeting will be Monday, October 28. We will meet at 7pm on Zoom and will discuss chapters 6-8.

Harbor House Opportunities
Harbor House has a number of upcoming opportunities to connect with them, their ministry, and "Get Rooted." You can visit their website for more information or put the following dates on your calendar.
  • Get Rooted in Action - Project Peace Day of Service followed by Lunch and Learn, Saturday Oct 26th, 9am-1pm.
  • Get Rooted in Prayer - Mini Contemplative Retreat led by Fuller Center for Spiritual Formation, Saturday, Nov 9th, 9am-1pm.
  • Get Rooted in Connection - Garden Party Happy Hour, Friday Nov 15th, 5pm-7pm.
Harbor House is also doing a Toy Drive. If you'd like to make a donation, follow the QR code on this flier.

City Team Toy Drive
City Team is collecting toy donations for Christmas gifts for children in our community. HERE is a flyer with more information - there is a link to an Amazon Wishlist with items that City Team is requesting.

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