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You must fill out an information sheet located at the information Station or the Contact Us page on this site.  Submit the form to the Church office by 9:00 am Thursdays in order for it to be available on Sunday.


If you want the latest prayer requests and news updates - make sure you are on the email list - contact Crystal Carter at pbcbulletin@aol.com and ask to be put on the email list.  Prayer requests and prayer request updates will  NOT be posted on the web site.


There will be NO First Service during the month of February


Girl’s Night Live  - February 26th at 6:30 p.m.

Girl’s Night Live February 26th at 6:30 p.m. at the Roanoke Performing Arts Theatre featuring Mandisa, Britt Nicole and Laura Story invites you to bring the special women in your life together for a music filled night that lifts your spirits, connects you on a deeper level, and reminds you that no matter what you are going through, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!  Sign up at Information Station if you are interested in going with us! Women's Ministry is trying to get enough women together to get a group rate of $20 each.  Regular ticket price is $23, $32.50.  We need 15 women for the group rate.

Zumba Class Starts Tuesday, February 28th at 7:00 p.m.

Please Tonya Bates know if you are planning to attend so that we know how big of a space we need.  This is for women only.  We are currently looking at Tuesday nights from 7:00-8:00.  If this is not a good time for the majority, we will try and discuss another time on the first night of class.  The first two weeks of class will be to go over the different moves down to make it easier for those of us that are not so coordinated.  This will be a great time of fellowship along with exercise

Wild Game Dinner Side Dishes

There is a sign up sheet at Information Station for the sides, take the pan that is for your specific side, fill it and have it here at the church Feb 25th by 5:30 p.m. Don’t forget we need LOTS of meats and desserts, so if you didn’t get a chance to get a pan, just make a BIG DISH of meat and/or dessert. Contact Amy Stephenson with any questions at 297-2201.

Passions Classes Urgent Need

Passions is in desperate need of willing adults to help teach classes to our children grades 3 - 5.  Our Spring session begins in a few weeks  and we only have two classes being offered.  Please donate your time to make a difference in the lives of our children.  Please contact Mike Jones 540-580-9788 or at mikej56@aol.com as soon as possible.

Passion for Fashion

is currently taking place at Staunton River Middle School.  There are 15 girls involved, and funds are needed to take them shopping for the modesty fashion show.  If you would like to donate please see Kelly Overstreet, or send a check to SRMS PTA, ear mark for Passion for Fashion.  Thank you for your support, and continued prayers.

Men’s Bible Study  - February 8th -

“Guardrails” Avoiding Regrets in Your Life by Andy Stanley. It’s a 6 week study starting February 8th at 6:30 p.m. in the Lighthouse Classroom.  The cost is $9. Contact Brandon Tuck if you have any questions.

Vacation Bibl School 2012

This year's Vacation Bible School is July 16-21.  See the "Kids" and “VBS” page on our web site for the theme, to register a child, or to sign up as a volunteer.  You can also sign up at Information Station.  It may seem too early plan for VBS but really it's not.  Please consider adding your time and talents to this important ministry.  It is our community mission field.  If you have any questions contact Devon Meyers 540-875-7258

Christmas Cards

Julie Arther needs your old Christmas Cards.  She only wants ones that are about Christ's birth.  Please drop them off at the Information Station.

Wild Game Dinner Tickets - Still Some Available

Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. in the Church Office.  Tickets are $10 for 12 and older.  There will be NO free children’s tickets.  There is a limit of 5 tickets per person per week.  The Wild Game Dinner will be Saturday, February 25th at 6:30 p.m.  If you are participating in the mount contest, please arrive early.  Also, everyone is asked to bring a wild game dish.  Have it cut and ready to serve.  The guest speaker will be Alan Robertson The Duckman Live Ministry “The Road Home” from Louisiana. Tickets are on sale for church members only, Tuesday December 27th in the church office from 9-1.  Tickets will go on sale for the public on January 2nd.  Tickets will be $10 for 12 yrs-adults.  There will be NO free children’s tickets.

Women's Ministry - Birthday Wishes


Women’s Ministry would like to send warm Happy Birthday greetings to Peggy Blankenship on February 22nd and Terry Evans on February 24th.


Apple Butter For Sale

Apple Butter made by the Fruit of Life Ministry will be sold on Wednesday Nights before 6:30 p.m.  The cost is $9.00 a quart and $5.00 a pint.  See Brandon Tuck in the "Servants" Classroom if you are interested.

Hearts For the Harvest Proceeds

Proceeds from the fund raiser event are currently at $5,277.00  Thank you to all who had a part in this mission's event.  Your giving supports our missions projects, and you can still give by completing a church envelope and designating the amount to:  Missions Scholarship Fund.

Salmon Frenzy 2012...It is all about SERVING

The Alaskan residents as they come to the mouth of the Kenai River and dip net salmon.  Maybe you would like to serve by doing construction work for folks around the town.  See JP or Kathy Smith if you are interested in this mission project or if you have any questions.

 

Ongoing Ministry and Outreach Information


Mission Link Widow's Ministry

Mission Link Widow’s Ministry is accepting all donations of crochet hooks size L,M, or N.  Bring to Information Station by November 6th.  If you have any questions contact Glynda Carver or Bonnie Bates.  http://www.missionlink.org

Shut-in Ministry

If anyone is aware of any shut-ins who are not receiving the church bulletin each week, please contact Nancy Mitchen or stop by the Information Station.

Children's Church Workers Needed

Please contact Ginger DeLong or sign up at Information Station.

Military Bibles

 Available at Information Station for anyone to pick up, take home, write a message in the bible, bring back with $5 to send to our troops overseas.  This is a great way to show your appreciation for their hard work.

 Helping Hands Pantry

We have a lot of families in our community that need food.  Help us help them  Paper products:  Paper towels, toilet tissue, napkins, Food items: 
 
We need the following items for the food pantry.  Stuffing Mix   Cake Mix   Icing   flour   sugar   yams   instant potatoes   spaghetti   spaghetti sauce   cereal   peanut butter   jelly   green beans   peas   corn   washing liquid   dish liquid   fruit cocktail   canned fruit   mixed veg.   can tomatoes    diced can tomatoes   whole can tomatoes   mayo   ketchup   stew   Any other item you may see that will make someone a good meal.

Helping Hands can shop for you.  Just make the check out to PBC Helping Hands, and specify for food, give to Helen Reaves or Kathy Smith.

Thank you and May God Bless You. HELPING HANDS

Prayer Requests

If you have a prayer request, please place it in the black wire basket at the information station.  Include your name and telephone number.  It a name has been removed and you would like for it to remain on the prayer request list, simply resubmit the name.

Bulletin Prayer Request Form