Worship (Services at 8:30am and 11:15am)

"The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you. But to those on the outside everything is said in parables..." (Mark 4:11 NIV). Scott Grant continues an eight-week series from the book of Mark entitled "The Way of the Lord" with his third message, "Seeds of Hope." Mark 4:1-20 NIV.

Also

Missions Project with Chris Chown Baptism in both 8:30 & 11:15 Services. There will be a video presentation of personal testimonies. 2nd-5th grade children join parents in services, are excused for their Church Time (A-14), and return to their parents before the baptism.

Sermon Questions at: http://www.pbc.org/files/pages/51699/SermonQuestions7_27_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 Series:

September 7 Paul Taylor will begin a five-week series from the New Testament book of Galatians.

Also Today:

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

Children's Ministry Sing-A-Long & BBQ, kimberlyenglee@yahoo.com

Join other families for a fun Sing-A-Long and BBQ (4:00pm, PBC).

All-Church Worship Night, jake_dodson@pbc.org

Enjoy a short devotional, prayer, and sing praises to our King (7:00pm, Fireside Wing).

Community Hour (10:00-11:00am):

Casual Conversation on the Patio.

Couples: Discussion on Genesis 4.

Forum: Studying the book of Judges.

Making Our Joy Complete: "Love in Action" 1 John 3:11-24 (with Kathy Means).

Step Closer: Recovery (9:30-11:00am).

This Week:

Children's Ministry, jacquelinelane@gmail.com

Wednesdays, 7/30 (3:00pm, A-14): Veggie Vacations; fun for all!

High School, jordan_berry@pbc.org

Wednesdays, 7/30 (6:30pm, TBD): Crazy Fun Event.

College, paul_taylor@pbc.org

Thursdays 7/31 (6:00pm, A-10): Dinner & the Word.

YAF, scott_grant@pbc.org

Thursdays, 7/31 (7:15pm, 493 Chesley Ave, MV): Theology...So What?

Friday, 8/1 (Kitchen): Cooking dinner for R&R; aschuetz@gmail.com.

Saturday, 8/2 Spirit West Coast; garf0134@yahoo.com.

R&R (For those in recovery), andy_burnham@pbc.org

Fridays, 8/1 (7:15pm, Fellowship Hall): Have dinner, enjoy music by Cliff Payne & Common Culture, and hear a message from Lane Kilpatrick. R&R KIDS available by reservation.

Coming Soon:

Children's Ministry, vicky_powers@pbc.org

Sunday, 8/3 (time/place TBD): Family Beach Day.

By the Shore Book Club, kathy_means@pbc.org

Thursday, 8/7 (9:30am, Fellowship Hall): Bysanthium by Stephen Lawhead. Plus KIDS CLUB childcare through libby_penner@pbc.org.

Quilting Ministry, kathy_sill@pbc.org

Saturday, 8/9 (9:00am, Fellowship Hall): Join us to sew and tie quilts and create kits to distribute to caring ministries. Donna Chow 650/322-7786

c.a.f.e. night, http://www.pbc.org/events/49202

Thursdays, 8/14, & 9/11 (7:00-9:30pm, D/21-22): Enjoy a time of fellowship with other women as you indulge in delicious cakes and engage in a variety of art projects.

"Life Together" All-Church Picnic

Sunday, 8/24 (12:30pm, Mitchell Park): Celebrate the gift of fellowship at an end-of-the-summer all-church gathering. Meats/breads/beverages provided by SLI. Please bring: A-L: Salad; M-Z: Dessert.

For Your Consideration:

Children's Ministry

Midweek Staff is needed to help in our children's classes on Thursday mornings starting in the Fall. (Both paid & volunteer positions.) Serving God has never been so fun or meaningful! libby_penner@pbc.org

Welcome Center & Gazebo Hosts

Once-a-month commitment to welcome others with a smile and a handshake; answer questions and connect with newcomers; kathy_means@pbc.org.

Camp PBC

Camping with friends and family at Lake Siskiyou. Saturday-Thursday, 8/9-14: http://www.pbc.org/events/34680.