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1.31.2023 PBPC Family Bulletin

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PBPC Family, Thanks to all who attended and participated in our annual meeting. It was a gift to reflect on this last year together and look forward in faith and hope to 2023. At the meeting, we provided a number of documents which I am now sending along if you'd like a digital copy or were unable to attend the meeting in person. Annual Report 2023 Budget Summary 2023 Directory 2023 Birthday List One of our discussions on Sunday was going over the priorities Session had named for 2023. The named priorities are as follows: Call and install a permanent pastor Continue to encourage and foster congregational engagement Explore and engage more deeply in prayer as an individual and congregational practice Invest in our building Invest in our children's ministry If you have any questions about any of the documents above or our annual meeting, don't hesitate to reach out to me at pastor@pbpc.org . Grace and Peace, Pastor Calvin "Salt and Light" Matthew 5:13-20 Pastor Cal...

1.24.2023 PBPC Family Bulletin

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PBPC Family, Our annual meeting is scheduled for Sunday, January 29 immediately following the service. You can participate in the meeting either in person or via Zoom. Our annual meeting is a wonderful opportunity for us to reflect on the past year of ministry and celebrate what God has done in our midst. We will have a chance to review our giving and expenses for 2022 and discuss our 2023 budget. Members of Session will also share with the congregation our priorities for 2023. At the meeting, we will provide copies of our annual report. We will also distribute it via email in next week's newsletter. We will also have an updated birthday list and directory for your records. As I have said on Sunday, all are welcome to attend the meeting and all have a voice. When it comes to any voting matters, only those who are members may vote. I hope to see you there on January 29! Grace and Peace, Pastor Calvin "Blessed are the Crack Addicts" Matthew 5:1-12 Pastor Calvin Sodestrom Cl...

1.17.2023 PBPC Family Bulletin

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PBPC Family, If you didn't know, tomorrow is the beginning of "Week of Prayer for Christian Unity." You can find more information on this event HERE . This is an annual event that is hosted by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). I have actually never heard of this event, but I purchased a calendar that had it marked and I was intrigued. Park Boulevard Presbyterian Church is already working towards Christian Unity through its mission partnerships with local organizations like Intervarsity, Harbor House, Young Life, and City Team. Through our international partnerships, we are connected to numerous denominations outside the PC(USA). And in our life together, through our worship, fellowship, and friendship, we witness to the God who has united us in the face of forces that threaten to pull us apart. Starting tomorrow, would you join me in praying for Christian Unity? Use the link above to follow their suggested prayer prompts or use your own framework. ...