September 2024
Events
Hebrew Reading with Bernard Bell
2024–2025: NumbersLed by Bernard BellDate: Sep 19, 2024 – Apr 24, 2025 [Thursdays]Time: 7:30-9:00 amVenue: PBCC Library & Zoom (hybrid class) We are taking a break from 2 Kings (we reached the end of ch. 8) to read selections from Numbers, in parallel with our Women’s Bible Studies. If you have any questions please contact Bernard Bell. Schedule Fall 2022 Winter 2023 Date Text Date Text Sep 19 Intro Jan 2 no class Sep 26 1–6 Jan 9 22 Oct…
Young Singles Dinner & Bible Study
We are a group of single professionals roughly between the ages of 21-29 who have a weekly Bible study to grow in our faith together. We meet on Thursdays from 6:30pm to 8:30pm during the academic year. A free dinner is served at 6:30pm, followed by discussion at 7:30pm led by long-time church members Don Charkowsky and Todd Kvamme. See our schedule Whether you’re just exploring Christianity or were raised in the church, we hope you’ll join us! Contact Grace…
Beginning Greek
This beginning biblical Greek class runs for three quarters, from Sept 20, 2024to June 13, 2025. The class is held Friday mornings, 7AM – 8:45AM via Zoom. Each week, we will cover one or two chapters of the book “Basics of Biblical Greek Grammar” by William D. Mounce and the accompanying workbook. We may also read some NT (New Testament) Bible passages in the original Greek language. After the course, students will be able to read and understand Greek NT Bible…
Church-Wide Prayer Meeting
Come join us to seek Jesus with all our heart! Join us to pray for our church, for one another, friends, neighbors, and our country. Church-wide prayer meetings held at 7:00-8:15 am on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, in Room 104. If you have any questions please email Melody
Sunday AM Prayer
The Sunday AM Prayer Team is an extremely important ministry and a wonderful opportunity to come alongside those that request prayer and need encouragement. No experience needed except the desire to love others. 8:30am (in-person room 104 and Zoom). Contact Kathy Young with any questions or for the zoom link.
Flu Clinic
It’s that time of year again! PBCC will be hosting another pair of Sundaymorning vaccination clinics on September 22 and October 20, from 9:45amuntil 1:00pm, in room 101. Flu and COVID vaccines will be available for 5 years and up. All vaccines will bepreservative-free. For most people with Medicare or health insurance(excluding Kaiser), the vaccinations are free. You can save time at the clinic by filling out, printing and bringing this form.
Body Life in Mandarin
You are welcome to join a Mandarin-speaking class (as long as you can somewhat understand Mandarin). We have the opportunity to develop our Mandarin “voice” as we share our stories with one another in Mandarin. The class will continue to practice deep koinonia-fellowship with God and with one another, such as sharing one another’s needs and struggles, as well as supporting and praying for each other. Co-led by David Wang, Joseph Chou and Teng Moh. We are now both…
Japan Memories Night
During the course of six days, we were able to visit three areas representing different aspects of Japan: the traditional and religious identities of Japan, the bustling metropolis of Tokyo, and the various pop and sub-cultures that exist in Japanese culture. Through our prayer walks, led by missionary Sarah Chang, we were able to glimpse a small part of God’s big heart for the nation. Please join us on September 22nd at 7pm in the Fellowship Hall to hear more!…
Morning Hiking Group
Tuesday Morning Hiking GroupCalling hikers of all ages and abilities to come and walk and enjoy God’s beautiful creations – nature, wildife, and, yes, each other! We meet at parking lot #6 in Rancho San Antonio Park, Tuesday mornings at 8:45am. Our group is flexible on distance and terrain! Questions? Contact Kwang Lee.
Intercessory Prayer
We are still meeting virtually as we gather to pray as a church family. Contact Shawn for meeting information: shawn@pbcc.org 9/18 Prayer Guide
Greek Reading
Greek Reading 2024–20251 Timothy, HebrewsLed by Bernard BellDate: Sep 18, 2024 – April 23, 2025 [Wednesdays].Time: 7:30-9:00 amVenue: Hybrid: in-person: PBCC Library & online: Zoom. Contact Bernard Bell if you have questions. Schedule Fall 2024 Winter 2025 Date Text Date Text Sep 18 1 Tim 2:11- Jan 1 no class Sep 25 Jan 8 Oct 2 Jan 15 Oct 9 Jan 22 Heb 9:1-10 Oct 16 no class Jan 29 Heb 9:11-14 Oct 23 Feb 5 Heb 9:15-22 Oct 30…
The Big Picture: Genesis to Revelation
Taught by Bernard BellWednesdays evenings, 7-9 pm, beginning September 18, 2024Fellowship Hall & Zoom Our English Bible contains 66 separate books written across a thousand years. Yet it tells a coherent story, or rather two stories: the story of creation within which unfolds the story of redemption. This class traces the storyline from “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” to “Then I saw a new heavens and a new earth.” Throughout we will trace the loving…
International Justice Mission Luncheon
Grace Kvamme will be giving an update on our IJM Romania partnership during services. Following that at noon in Fellowship Hall, we’ll have a free lunch with Claire Wilkinson, IJM’s Vice President who oversaw the Kenya field office during the murder of IJM lawyer Willie Kimani, his client and their driver. She’ll be telling her personal story about the investigation and subsequent 6-year trial which ended in conviction. We hope you attend! If you plan to join the lunch,…
Isaiah’s New Exodus in the Gospel of Mark
John Mark is a prime example of the good news he tells, being transformed from a tragic failure in ministry to a redeemed and innovative servant, crafting the first gospel and later playing a key role in establishing the church in Alexandria. Mark’s gospel will transform you as well. This captivating gospel is divided into two sections, unveiling two secrets of the Gospel. The first secret is that Jesus is King; the second secret is that the “way” of the…