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

"Consider carefully what you hear," he continued. "With the measure you use, it will be measured to you, and even more. Whoever has will be given more; whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken from him."" (Mark 4:24-25 NIV). Scott Grant continues an eight-week series from the book of Mark entitled "The Way of the Lord" with his fourth message, "Into the Mystery." Mark 4:21-25 NIV.

Also:

Missionaries Azad & Lesley Marshall Communion 2nd-5th grade children join parents in services, are excused for their Church Time (A-14), and return to their parents before Communion.

Sermon Questions at: http://www.pbc.org/files/pages/51699/SermonQuestions8_03_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, vicky_powers@pbc.org

Join other families for the Family Connection Beach Day (1:00pm, Montara State Beach, Half Moon Bay).

Pioneer Club Swim Party, kathy_moore@pbc.org

Don't miss out on a family swim party (2:00-4:00pm, 100 Pine St., Los Altos).

YAF, Farewell to Jon Courtney & Family, scott_grant@pbc.org

PBC Intern Jon Courtney and his family will be honored and thanked for their service over this past summer (5:00pm, 25601 Fernhill Dr., Los Altos).

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

Casual Conversation on the Patio.

Couples: Worship, Food, and Fellowship.

Forum: Missionaries Azad & Lesley Marshall-The Church in Pakistan.

Making Our Joy Complete: "Spirit of Truth Not Error" 1 John 4:1-6 (with Ray Cookingham).

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

This Week:

Children's Ministry, jacquelinelane@gmail.com

Wednesdays, 8/6 (3:00pm, A-14): Veggie Vacations; fun for all!

High School, jordan_berry@pbc.org

Wednesdays, 8/6 (7:00pm, Greer Park): Games at Greer.

College, paul_taylor@pbc.org

Thursdays 8/7 (6:00pm, A-10): Dinner & the Word.

YAF, scott_grant@pbc.org

Thursdays, 8/7 (7:15pm, 493 Chesley Ave, MV): Theology...So What?

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

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

Fridays, 8/8 (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.

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.

Camp PBC, http://www.pbc.org/events/34680.

Saturday-Thursday, 8/9-14: Camping with friends and family at Lake Siskiyou.

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

Coming Soon:

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:

Baptism on July 27th

Videos of the baptism testimonies may be viewed online at http://www.pbc.org/everybody?page_id=41092#Jul08.

Pioneer Club Leaders Needed

It's that time of year again! Club begins Sept. 3 and leaders are needed. Visit Woody on the patio on Sunday mornings. kathy_moore@pbc.org

Children's Ministry

We are currently looking for men and women to help staff our children's classes on Sunday mornings and during the week on Thursdays mornings, starting in the Fall. You will have definite duties with precise expectations and a limited time of service. There are lots of ways to get involved! Paid and volunteer positions available on Thursday mornings. For Sunday mornings: Nursery: loracarey@pbc.org, Preschool-Early Elementary: tishmckernan@pbc.org. Midweek: libby_penner@pbc.org

Missionaries Visiting

We have invited all of PBC's Missionaries to attend our November '08, Missions Conference. Many of the missionaries will need help with their transportation so we are now accepting donations of frequent flyer miles on their behalf. Please prayerfully consider if you would be able to provide housing or a loaner car for their use. juliakersey@hotmail.com

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.

Help One Child

Parenting training with Nancy Thomas on Sat., Aug. 16 (9am-4pm, 858 University Ave., Los Altos). Gain an understanding into a diagnosed child's thinking and behavior. Register http://www.helponechild.org

Community Pregnancy Center

Join CPPC for a complimentary Open House/BBQ on Sun., Aug. 17 (1-3pm, 836 W. El Camino Real, Mtn. View). R.S.V.P. http://mountainview@mycpc.org.