December 2018
Events
12/12/2018
Intercessory Prayer
We gather weekly to pray as a church family. Join us under the window in the auditorium – all are welcome! Please note: we will not be meeting 12/26 or 1/2
12/12/2018
Greek Reading: 2 Corinthians
Greek Reading Group 2018–2019 2 Corinthians Led by Bernard Bell Date: September 19 – May 29 [Wednesdays] Time: 7:00 – 8:30 am Venue: The Library, PBCC Schedule Having read 1 Corinthians in 2017-18, we will read 2 Corinthians this year, but first we will read the last chapter of Acts (left-over from 2015-17). Fall 2017 Winter–Spring 2018 Date Text Date Text Sep 19 Acts 28:1-6 Jan 2 Christmas break Sep 26 28:7-15 Jan 9 Oct 3 28:16-31 Jan 16 Oct…
12/12/2018
Down to Earth Spirituality: The Life of Jacob
Encountering God in ALL the Seasons of Life Wednesday nights 7:00 – 8:30 pm PBCC Fellowship Hall Class begins 10/3/18 In this class we will trace through the life of the patriarch Jacob from conception unto death. As Paul Stevens writes, “As we travel through all the stages of Jacob’s life we discover that God is with Jacob in every aspect of his journey…the amazing thing about this God is that he condescends to come right into the midst our…
12/12/2018
Middle School Ministry Small Groups
These groups sit at the heart of our Middle School Ministry at PBCC and are a key way to get connected, not only with other Middle Schoolers, but also with our Middle School Staffers. They are a place to study God’s word, share doubts and struggles, talk about life and generally have fun! We meet throughout the school year. Since we take breaks throughout the year, be sure and check with your small small group leaders about the schedule for…
12/13/2018
Hebrew Reading Group (Bernard Bell)
2018-2019: 1 & 2 Samuel Led by Bernard Bell Date: September 20, 2018 – May 23, 2019 [Thursdays] Time: 7:00-8:30 am Venue: The Library, PBCC Schedule We will resume reading 1 Samuel at chapter 29, and continue into 2 Samuel. Fall 2018 Winter-Spring 2019 Date Text Date Text Sep 20 1 Sam 29:1-3 Jan 3 CHRISTMAS BREAK Sep 27 29:4-11 Jan 10 Oct 4 30:1-17 Jan 17 Oct 11 30:18–31:3 Jan 24 Oct 18 31:4-13 Jan 31 Oct 25 No Class…
12/13/2018
Choir Practice (2018-2019)
Choir Practice for the 2018/2019 Season is held on Thursday Evenings at 7:00pm in Fellowship Hall. Please join us as we sing praises to our Lord. Contact Dave Hibbert, Choir Director, if you have questions.
12/16/2018
Advent 2018
Advent, which is the beginning of the Church Year, begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas and lasts through Christmas Eve. Advent, which means “coming” or “arrival,” is a season when the Church reflects upon God’s promise to come to his people to save them. We look back to the First Advent of Jesus and look ahead to his Second Advent. An Advent Wreath is often used to symbolize the season. The wreath contains four candles, one for each Sunday.…
12/16/2018
Prayer Meeting
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. For those of you who would like to be part of the team, please contact Frank Leong.
12/16/2018
Sunday Morning Services
We gather each Sunday at 8:30am and 10:30am for celebration in worship, the study of God’s word and fellowship. Occasionally these service times may change for holidays and other special happenings. Be sure to check our Upcoming page for any changes. Parking is available in our parking lot or along the streets around the church. Please obey the street parking signs and do not block our neighbor’s driveways. Our Sunday morning services are casual gatherings containing PBCC life updates, a…
12/16/2018
RealOptions – Christmas Tree of Life
Christmas is a special season at RealOptions Pregnancy Medical Clinics for many reasons. Mary was an unwed pregnant teenager, and the baby became our Lord and Savior. RealOptions offers supporters and partners the opportunity to give gifts that give back through the Christmas Tree of Life located in the foyer, through Monday, December 24. When you shop for family and friends from the Christmas Tree of Life, you help RealOptions continue to provide free services, touch the hearts of women, men and…
12/16/2018
Fall Sunday School Classes
Fall Quarter: October 7th – December 30th Please note that Elementary Classes (K-5th) will be closed December 23rd and 30th.
12/16/2018
Body Life in Mandarin
In Room 104 – 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 Joseph Chou and Teng Moh.
12/16/2018
Youth Service
A combined music worship time for high school and middle school students will begin in room 202 at 10:30 am each Sunday. High Schoolers will then go to The Library for the teaching time and Middle Schoolers will remain in room 202. We will be in “Big Church” December 23 and 30.
12/16/2018
Christmas Concert
Christmas Concert with the PBCC Choir Need some help getting into the spirit of the season? Need a break from the “busyness” that comes with it? Come spend an hour with the PBCC Choir as we share the joy of the season in song. Let the words of praise and wonder and joy lift you up, sing some of the old carols with us and enjoy some Christmas goodies and fellowship with us after the concert on Sunday, December 16 at…
12/17/2018
Men’s Bible Study: The Patriarchs
Our Men’s Bible Studies are open to anyone to join at any time. If you are a man of any age/stage and want to be encouraged to follow Jesus through study of Scripture and grace-filled fellowship, please join us. We are studying the Patriarchs; led by Tim Paaske. Contact Shawn Reese to get more information and/or sign up. Please note: we will not be meeting 10/8, 11/12, 11/19, 12/24, 12/31
12/18/2018
Men’s Bible Study: The Patriarchs
Our Men’s Bible Studies are open to anyone to join at any time. If you are a man of any age/stage and want to be encouraged to follow Jesus through study of Scripture and grace-filled fellowship, please join us. Men of Tuesday Morning are studying the Patriarchs; led by Shawn Reese, Rich Harmon, Joel Taylor and Chris Donatelli. Contact Shawn Reese to get more information and/or sign up. Please note: we will not be meeting 12/25, 1/1, 1/22, 2/19, 3/26…
12/18/2018
Men’s Group – The Book of Acts
Description:Men’s Tuesday Morning Group: Meets at Country Gourmet in Sunnyvale, 7-8:15 am. We meet for Bible Study, prayer, and fellowship every Tuesday morning. We are studying the Book of Acts and sharing our lives together. Contact Ben Woodward for details and/or questions.
12/18/2018
Beginning Biblical Greek
Beginning Biblical Greek The Beginning Biblical Greek class, taught by Andy Westall, will be held on Tuesdays 7:30-9:15am, in room 205. Class starts September 18, and will run until June 2019. If interested, or for further information, please contact Melody.
12/18/2018
Men of Tuesday Lunch
Are you interested in fellowship, prayer, and Bible study in a men’s group? Can’t make mornings or evenings? Then the Men of Tuesday Lunch is for you! We meet at PBCC in Room 101 every Tuesday from Noon to 1:00pm to share lunch, fellowship, and pray for each other. We welcome you to join us. For more information, please contact Tom Shou and Jerry Tu. (Yes! that’s Tom & Jerry!) Please note that we will not be meeting on December…
12/18/2018
Men’s Bible Study: The Patriarchs
Our Men’s Bible Studies are open to anyone to join at any time. If you are a man of any age/stage and want to be encouraged to follow Jesus through study of Scripture and grace-filled fellowship, please join us. Men of Tuesday Night are studying the Patriarchs; led by Ryan Hinn. Contact Shawn Reese to get more information and/or sign up. Please note: we will not be meeting 12/25, 1/1, 1/22, 2/19, 3/26 and 4/23
12/24/2018
Family Christmas Eve Service
This family-oriented service will include a dramatic presentation performed by our own PBCC children along with Christmas Carols.
12/24/2018
Christmas Eve Service of Lessons and Carols
The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols has been celebrated in the beautiful chapel of King’s College, Cambridge, every Christmas Eve since 1918. It has inspired similar services all over the world, including, since 2003, at PBCC. The core of the service is nine lessons or Scripture readings, which trace the story of God’s loving purposes expressed in his pursuit of sinful humanity, in his promises to Abraham and through the prophets, and finally in the sending of his Son in…