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3 Princeton Alliance Church exists to help you live life to the fullest in Jesus. I have come that you may have life and have it to the fullest. Jesus John 10:10 Daily, we do this by helping you: knowgod everyone in the Word developcommunity everyone in a group bringhope everyone serving This is our vision, mission and passion.

4 Content Getting Started...1 knowgod Worship... 3 Spiritual Development Every Word Series... 4 Adults... 5 Men... 8 Women Singles (40+) Young Adults Students Children Prayer developcommunity Community Opportunities Adults Couples Men Women Children Celebrate Community bringhope Serve He Cares, We Care Adults Adults & Families Celebration Arts Go Missions Church Planting Give Donations Contact Us... 34

5 Getting Started We love the question, Where do I start? because everything at Princeton Alliance Church (PAC) starts with Jesus. If you re new to church life, we want to introduce you to Him. If you ve heard of Jesus but haven t experienced His love and forgiveness, we want to show you how you can. If you know Jesus and want to deepen your relationship with Him, we want to walk alongside you on your journey. As your first step toward feeling at home at PAC, stop by our Welcome Center in the main lobby for information and answers to your questions. For a more in-depth look at PAC, attend our quarterly Discover PAC class. Discover PAC Single session offered twice Sunday, September pm Room 203 Monday, November pm Room 203 Facilitated by Lead Pastor Boyd Hannold, here you ll learn what we believe and how we work together to carry out the vision and mission of the church. This class is not only informative, it s your first step toward PAC membership. Curriculum provided at no cost Free onsite childcare available on request up to four days prior to the class Register online at princetonalliance.org/classes. Questions? adults@princetonalliance.org. 1

6 Getting Started Once you ve gotten started, we want you to get connected and involved in the life of the church. That s where this Growth Guide comes in. Its purpose is to help you find practical ways to know God, develop community and bring hope. To keep things simple, we ve organized the content that way. So take some time to see how we can serve you, and you can serve others. Opportunities exist for every member of your family. If you need guidance, our pastors are available after any worship service to personally speak to you and pray with you. You can also contact a pastor by at pastors@princetonalliance.org or by calling the church office at

7 Everything we do stems from knowing God and being in relationship with Him. He calls us into His presence for worship, conversation and a continual discovery of who He is. This is where we find the grace, love and strength required for living life to the fullest in Jesus. Worship Worship is our soul s response to what we value most... Jesus. Corporate worship as a church family provides a consistent way for us to celebrate who He is, and to be edified and equipped by hearing His Word. Weekly Services: Sunday, 9:45 and 11:15 am Mandarin Chinese and Spanish translation available at both services Visit the Welcome Center for hearing assistance or translation devices Adults and High School Students Sanctuary Middle School Students (6th 8th grade) Refuel Chapel Children (K 5th grade) Crosswalk Great Room Newborn Preschool Promised Land Near the spiral stairs You are awesome, O God, in your sanctuary; the God of Israel gives power and strength to his people. Praise be to God! Psalm 68:

8 Spiritual Development 2013 Every Word Series Jesus answered, It is written: Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God. Matthew 4:4 One-hour of weekly worship isn t enough to build a meaningful, powerful, personal relationship with Jesus. Take a moment to let that sink in. We need daily spiritual nourishment. Every day we need to spend time praying, reading Scripture and seeking the leading of the Holy Spirit. These are among the fundamental disciplines of a fully devoted follower of Christ. Because I believe this is critical to the life of PAC, we ve been spending the year reading through the Bible. All of us. Together. Our goal: To develop the daily habit of spending time in God s Word so we can know Him more fully. Printed daily reading plans are available at the Welcome Center and in the lobby literature racks. If you prefer to go digital, you can download the free smartphone app called YouVersion (Bible) by LifeChurch. Or you can visit youversion.com online. In either case we re using the Chronological Bible plan to help us understand the context of the Scripture we read. That means we aren t reading straight through from Genesis to Revelation. Instead, we re reading the Scripture in the order it was written. Each Sunday as we gather for worship, the message relates to a portion of what you read during the week. If you re new to PAC, simply start with the current day s reading. If you fall behind a bit, don t give up. Start again with the current day s reading. Keep in mind that YouVersion also offers an audio option that can help you keep up or catch up. We ve grown as the Body of Christ from this experience. I believe that if we finish the year strong, faithfully reading God s Word and seeking His presence, our lives will be forever changed. Dr. Boyd Hannold Lead Pastor 4

9 Spiritual Development Adults Because knowing God is at the heart of our mission, we take your spiritual development seriously. We offer two types of classes to adults each quarter: CORE classes and LIFE classes. Our CORE classes are designed to help you grow in your faith. They are fundamental in that they offer you the tools you need to become a fully devoted follower of Jesus Christ. CORE classes are for all adults, regardless of your age or stage of life. Although they complement one another, they can be taken in any order. Alliance Core Values The Story: Discovering God s Big Idea The Walk: Learning the Art of Discipleship The Church: Living in Community The Book: Listening to the Voice of God The Mission: Uncovering the Heart of God Our LIFE classes are designed to help you take a Christ-centered approach to the practical areas of life. Applying biblical principles, they address common life issues such as parenting, marriage and finances. LIFE classes are situation-specific, meaning they are relevant based on your stage of life. Christianity 101* Baptism* Financial Peace University* Staying in Love* Parenting 101: Raising Toddlers to Pre-Teens Parenting 201: Raising Teens *Offered this quarter 5

10 Spiritual Development Adults, continued To make it easier for you to invest your time in a small group, only select LIFE classes are being offered this quarter. Christianity week class offered twice Sundays, September 22 October :15 pm Room 202 Sundays, November 3 December :15 pm Room 202 The decision to follow Jesus is a life-changer. Are you searching for answers, wondering what it means to be a Christian? Have you recently accepted Jesus as your Savior? Christianity 101 can help you better understand what a commitment to Him means and how to thrive as a Christian in the every-day world. Curriculum provided at no cost Free onsite childcare available on request up to four days prior to class Register online at princetonalliance.org/classes. Questions? adults@princetonalliance.org. Financial Peace University 9-week class Sundays, September 22 November pm Room 205 Making ends meet is a common struggle. Often, the money comes to an end before the month does. Financial Peace University is designed to teach you and your family how to get out of debt, stay out of debt and build toward your future. Meet regularly for a video lesson, and participate in discussion and accountability groups that will change your attitude about money. Curriculum provided at $89 per couple Free onsite childcare available on request up to four days prior to class Register online at princetonalliance.org/classes. Questions? adults@princetonalliance.org. 6

11 Spiritual Development Adults, continued Baptism Single session offered twice Sunday, October 27 10:45 11:15 am Room 202 Sunday, November 3 10:45 11:15 am Room 202 Baptism is an important step in your relationship with Jesus. If you would like to learn more about the purpose and significance of baptism, join us for one of these brief classes. Participation is encouraged if you would like to be baptized at PAC. Our next baptism celebration will be during the worship services on Sunday, November 10. Curriculum provided at no cost Register online at princetonalliance.org/classes. Questions? adults@princetonalliance.org. Staying in Love 4-week class Sunday, November :30 am Room 203 Falling in love is easy. Staying in love requires a plan. Bring your spouse for this class that will guide you through a proven, Christ-centered plan for keeping the romance alive and deepening your commitment to one another. Whether you ve been married for three years or 30, you re sure to benefit from the practical lessons learned and applied from this class. Curriculum provided for $20 per couple Free onsite childcare available on request up to four days prior to class Register online at princetonalliance.org/classes. Questions? adults@princetonalliance.org. 7

12 Spiritual Development Men PAC is committed to helping you become a disciple of Jesus by partnering with and empowering you to walk with Christ, live like Christ and work for Christ (2 Timothy 3:14 17). Get involved. Check out our small-group Bible studies and large-group events offered by men for men. Men s Bible Studies As a church we re spending 2013 reading through the Bible together. So join us Sunday, Tuesday or Thursday as we dive deeper into the week s readings, discuss what we re learning and answer questions that you may have about the passages. If you haven t started PAC s Every Word chronological reading plan yet, download a copy from princetonalliance.org/everyword and jump in with today s reading. We consider our men s Bible studies to be small groups, but they are listed here as a convenience if you re looking for a way to grow closer to Jesus while connecting with other men at PAC. Sunday Starts September 8 8:30 9:30 am Room 205 Led by Bill Tuesday Starts September 10 7:30 9 pm Room 204 Led by Barry Tuesday Starts September 10 7:30 9 pm Room 205 Led by Lynch Thursday Starts September 12 7:30 9 pm Room 203 Led by Mark Men of all ages are welcome in these groups. We want to walk alongside you, just as you are, in your journey to know God better. Bring your Bible. If you need one, we ll provide one. Questions? men@princetonalliance.org. 8

13 Spiritual Development Men Men s Breakfast Saturday, October 5 7:30 9:30 am Great Room Bring a friend and join us Saturday, October 5, for a special Men s Breakfast featuring former New York Giants running back Keith Elias. Back by popular demand, Keith will bring us part 3 of his compelling story about having it all, losing it all and finding new meaning in life through Jesus. Since everything s better with bacon, we re including an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet. Cost is $10 per person. Register online at princetonalliance.org/men. Questions? men@princetonalliance.org. Men s Retreat November 1 3 Pocono Plateau Camp & Retreat Cresco, PA Are you feeling the heat? You know... stress from the challenges, obligations and responsibilities of life? God calls each of us to stand above the fray. He wants you to influence rather than succumb. And He wants to fully equip you to rise to the occasion. So make plans now to carve out a much-needed weekend away and learn what it means to develop God-forged character. Under the theme, Forged: For God, For the World, PAC s Spiritual Development Pastor Steve Grusendorf will walk us through the life of Daniel. Together we ll discover that with God s help, we can not only handle the heat but stand in the fire. Save $30. Take advantage of early-bird registration through October 1. After October 1 registration is $160. Registration includes dorm-style accommodations at Pocono Plateau Camp & Retreat, all meals (except Friday dinner) and access to onsite amenities. Register online at princetonalliance.org/men. Questions? men@princetonalliance.org. 9

14 Spiritual Development Women Women s Bible Studies PAC offers opportunities for mid-week study and prayer through our women s Bible studies offered during morning and evening hours. Laugh with each other and learn from each other as you discover new biblical truths in a warm, welcoming setting. We consider our women s Bible studies to be small groups, but they are listed here as a convenience if you re looking for a way to grow closer to Jesus while connecting with other women at PAC. Gideon: Your Weakness, God s Strength by Priscilla Shirer Every other Monday 7-week session September 9 December 2 7:30 9:30 pm Room 202 Order curriculum at lifeway.com for $12.95 The story of Gideon is much bigger than that of the fleece he laid out under the evening sky. Like everything else in the Bible, it s a story about God s love for His people and how His strength operates both in spite of and through weakness. This study will encourage you to see your weaknesses, whatever they may be, as the keys God gives you to unlock the full experience of His strength in your life. Home Study: 5 days per lesson, 30 minutes daily (spread over 2 weeks) Childcare: Not available Questions? Ann at women@princetonalliance.org. 10

15 Spiritual Development Women, continued Encounters with God: Hebrews By Henry Blackaby et al Tuesday 8-week session September 10 October pm Room 202 Order curriculum at cbd.com for $8.19 This study will help you gain a more intimate understanding of God s message of hope through faith in Jesus. Join us as we explore the personhood of Christ and His role as mediator between God and humanity. Home Study: 1 2 hours weekly Childcare: Not available Questions? Adrena at women@princetonalliance.org. Daniel: Lives of Integrity, Words of Prophecy By Beth Moore Wednesday 12-week session September 11 December 4 9:30 11:30 am Room 205 Order curriculum at lifeway.com for $15.95 Join us for this faith-building study and learn how to live with integrity in today s society. In the first half of the study we ll take a look at Daniel s life as he faced the kind of pressures and temptations we Christians encounter daily. In the second half of the study we ll explore prophesies from the time of Daniel through the second coming of Jesus. Home Study: 1 2 hours weekly Childcare: Not available Questions? Denise at women@princetonalliance.org. 11

16 Spiritual Development Women, continued Romans: Grace, Truth and Redemption By John McArthur Thursday 13-week session September 12 December 19 9:30 11 am Room 205 Order curriculum from cbd.com for $7.99 In this study we ll dive into the themes of grace, truth and redemption through Jesus Christ. Described as a study with no fluffy stuff, together we ll explore Paul s primary theme in Romans: the basic Gospel, God s plan of salvation and righteousness for all humankind. We ll find valuable tools for Christian living and discuss topics such as guilt, sanctification and security in our faith. Home Study: 15 minutes daily Childcare: Available for $5 per child Questions? Asha at women@princetonalliance.org. Knowing God s Covenant By Precept Ministries Thursday 11-week session September 12 December 5 9:30 11:30 am Room 203 Order curriculum from store.precept.org for $24.75 This study will transform the way you read Scripture. From Genesis to Revelation we ll see how God enters into a binding agreement with His people and always keeps the promises He makes. We ll learn how fully trusting this promise-keeping God releases us from the bondage of worry and anxiety. Home Study: 1 hour weekly Childcare: Available for $5 per child Questions? Elyse at women@princetonalliance.org. 12

17 Spiritual Development Women, continued Romans, Part 2 By Precept Ministries Tuesday 12-week session September 17, 2013 January 21, pm Room 203 Order curriculum at store.precept.org for $20.25 This is a continuation of a previously offered Precept Ministries study. Romans Part 2 covers chapters 6 8 of Paul s book of Romans. It focuses on freedom from the guilt and power of sin. Together we ll discuss justification by faith as it relates to daily living in the power of the Holy Spirit. Home Study: 1 2 hours weekly Childcare: Not available Questions? Caryl at women@princetonalliance.org. Living in the Power of the Holy Spirit By Charles Stanley Tuesday 8-week session November 5, 2013 January 14, pm Room 203 Order curriculum for $9.99 The Holy Spirit is the promise from God to all believers. He s here to guide us and protect us as we daily take on the world. Yet sometimes we falter in our walk with Jesus because we stop relying on His strength and attempt to live within our own power. In this study we ll receive a fresh dose of hope as we come to better understand who the Holy Spirit is, how we receive Him and what He can do in our lives. Home Study: 1 2 hours weekly Childcare: Not available Questions? Adrena at women@princetonalliance.org. 13

18 Spiritual Development Women, continued Other Women s Groups For details on PAC s Moms Network and Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS), refer to Community Opportunities on page 24. Save the Date! Mark your calendar now for the annual Women s Christmas Celebration, Friday, December 12 at 7 pm. Keep an eye out for details coming soon. If you d like to be a part of the Planning Team for this special event, women@princetonalliance.org. Singles (age 40+) Mosaic Fridays 7:45 9 pm Room 202 Mosaic offers an authentic weekly connection point for singles age 40+. Join us as we seek God s perspective, ask real questions and engage in meaningful discussion over relevant teaching. We begin in the Café for fellowship at 7:45 pm and move to Room 202 at 8 pm for Bible study. adults@princetonalliance.org x 27 Young Adults (age 18 29) Immerse Wednesdays 7 9 pm Chapel Want to connect in a fun, relaxed setting with other young adults in genuine faith and friendship? Whether married or single, join us on Wednesday evenings for weekly Bible study, worship and fellowship. Our Young Adults Ministry also offers small groups, and social and outreach events throughout the year, so bring a friend and get involved. For additional information including a monthly event calendar, visit princetonalliance.org/youngadults. youngadults@princetonalliance.org x 47 14

19 Spiritual Development Students (6th 12th grade) Crossroads Student Ministries Crossroads Student Ministries creates experiences for teens that lead them to a deep, personal relationship with God. We want teens to know and believe the truth that a life lived to the fullest in Jesus is not only available to them but is what Jesus Himself desires for them. Crossroads Student Ministries has specially designed its discipleship for middle school and high school students. Ignite and Impact offer studies and discussions in like-gender small group settings to middle and high school students respectively. Refuel offers middle school students an age-appropriate Sunday morning worship experience. Catalyst offers high school students a unique prayer and worship experience on select Sunday evenings. Middle School (6th 8th grade) Ignite, small groups Thursdays 7 8:30 pm Chapel Refuel, large group Sundays 9:45 & 11:15 am Chapel High School (9th 12th grade) Impact, small groups Tuesdays 7 9 pm Chapel Catalyst, large group Select Sundays 7 9 pm Chapel NEW! Senior Seminar New for the school year, we re offering a special opportunity for seniors graduating in the spring. Whether you re going off to college or heading into the work force, after graduation your life will significantly change. We want to help you prepare for that transition, spiritually and practically. We ll gather monthly in a casual setting to have dinner, prayer and to discuss the book Plan B by Pete Wilson. See page 16 for dates. Interested? RSVP by at students@princetonalliance.org. 15

20 Spiritual Development Students (6th 12th grade), continued Events This Quarter For a complete Student Ministries calendar, visit us online at princetonalliance.org/students. Sept. 15 9:45 & 11:15 Fall Kickoff for Refuel (Middle School) Sept. 17 6:30 9 pm Fall Kickoff for Impact Small Groups (High School) Sept. 19 6:30 9 pm Fall Kickoff for Ignite Small Groups (Middle School) Sept. 29 5:30 8 pm Senior Seminar Oct. 11 & 12 Hidden Homeless Weekend (High School) Oct pm Catalyst (High School) Oct pm Impact Parent Night (High School) Oct pm Ignite Parent Night (Middle School) Oct. 27 5:30 8 pm Senior Seminar Nov. 1 3 Leader s Retreat Nov pm Catalyst (High School) Nov. 15 & 16 Lock-in (Middle School) Nov. 24 5:30 8 pm Senior Seminar Dec. 8 5:30 8 pm Senior Seminar Dec pm Shaka Worship (High School and Middle School) Save the Date! Mar , 2014 High School Retreat Apr , 2014 Middle School Retreat Jul , 2014 High School Mission Trip (Dominican Republic) Keep an eye out for details on our summer middle school mission trip. Student Ministries Prayer Team Prayer is essential to our ministry at PAC, and we d like you to join the team that prays for and during our Student Ministries events. us at students@princetonalliance.org and ask how you can be involved. princetonalliance.org/students students@princetonalliance.org x 47 16

21 Children (newborn 5th grade) PAC parents agree that it s important for their children to know and follow Jesus. We believe the church plays a signficant role but parents take the lead. Children s Ministries seeks to partner with you and serve as a resource to your family as you guide your child into a growing relationship with Jesus. We do this through our Promised Land and Crosswalk Sunday programs, Family Time Live! events, special activities, and parents resources available at princetonalliance.org/children. Crosswalk: Kindergarten 5th grade Sundays, 9:45 & 11:15 am Great Room Crosswalk is designed to help your child discover Jesus through teaching, worship, skits, games and other fun, engaging interactions. We re committed to providing relevant, age-appropriate experiences, so Kindergarten 2nd grade and 3rd 5th grade each have their own large-group environment. Small groups are also a part of the Crosswalk dynamic. Here children can comfortably pray, establish meaningful relationships, and share their thoughts on life applications of lessons learned from the large-group teaching. children@princetonalliance.org x 23 Promised Land: Newborn Preschool Sundays, 9:45 & 11:15 am Promised Land Through Promised Land, the youngest members of the church family learn about Jesus in a safe, caring environment with dedicated leaders. promisedland@princetonalliance.org x 23 Spiritual Development 17

22 Spiritual Development Children, continued Child Dedication Parents Meeting: Sunday, September 22 3:30 pm Chapel Dedication Event: Sunday, October 13 3:30 pm Chapel Your child is a gift from God. Dedicating him or her is an expression of your commitment to be a fully devoted Christ follower who will model a Christcentered lifestyle to your child. If you d like to have your child dedicated Sunday, October, 13, join us for a parents information session September 22. No RSVP is necessary for the parents meeting. Infants are welcome. Free onsite care for older children is available on request. children@princetonalliance.org x 23 Family Time Live! Select Fridays 6:30 pm pizza, 7 pm fun Great Room Family Time Live! is where kids and parents come together to learn about God s Big Ideas. This fast-paced, one-hour, interactive, multi-media production is a complement to our Crosswalk curriculum and reinforces the lessons presented to your children each Sunday. As a parent, you ll not only have fun with your children at Family Time Live!, but you ll gain valuable insights into what they are learning and receive resources to apply those lessons at home. Coming Up: December 6 Family Time Live! God s Big Idea: Joy children@princetonalliance.org x 23 Children s Ministries Prayer Team Prayer is essential to our ministry at PAC, and we d like you to join the team that prays for and during our Children s Ministries events. us at children@princetonalliance.org and ask how you can be involved. 18

23 Prayer Talking to and listening to God is a critical part of the Christian life. We need those quiet moments to center ourselves on Jesus and hear His Spirit s voice so we can obediently respond to His leading. Although prayer is a component of all of our activities at PAC, we ve also created some prayercentric opportunities where we gather specifically for this purpose. Global Prayer Service Every Sunday 9 9:30 am Room 202 Each Sunday morning we meet for 30 minutes to pray for our mission partnerships around the globe. This includes missionaries and missional organizations in Brazil, China, Dominican Republic, Exuma, India, New Zealand, Thailand and the United States among others. adults@princetonalliance.org x 27 Pastors All of our pastors faithfully gather to pray for the church family first thing every Monday morning. Although this is a private meeting, if you have a prayer request that you would like our pastors to personally pray for, on Sunday simply take a PAC Connection Card from the pew rack, complete the Pray for Me section on the back, and place the card in the offering plate. You can submit a card as often as you d like. We never tire of praying for you. And don t forget to submit a card when God answers your prayer request so we can praise Him with you. prayer@princetonalliance.org x 19 Shepherds Our Shepherds pray for and minister to those in need of individual prayer at the front of the Sanctuary at the end of any service. Please feel free to come forward after our service so our Shepherds can talk with you and minister to your needs. prayer@princetonalliance.org x 19 19

24 Prayer The Prayer Chain We want to pray for you. Send us your request by , and we will forward it to a group of discreet individuals committed to praying for our church family s needs. If you d like to join the group that prays, let us know. prayerchain@princetonalliance.org x 19 20

25 Life to the fullest in Jesus involves community. We believe community is best described as a group of believers learning, serving and growing in faith together. Adults Community Opportunities Small Groups Doing life is easier with friends, don t you agree? At PAC, small groups are about getting connected and doing life together. We believe your involvement in a small group is essential to living life to the fullest in Jesus. Why? Because we best learn and grow in our faith when we re encouraged and challenged by those who care about us. We currently offer over 80 active small groups that meet at different times and locations throughout the week. Discussion content varies, but all groups include four key elements: study, prayer, fellowship and service. Join a small group and make friends, grow in your faith and become involved in the life of the church. Starting September 15, visit princetonalliance.org/smallgroups to find a group that s right for you. adults@princetonalliance.org x 27 21

26 Community Opportunities Couples Preparing for Marriage God has provided biblical principles for healthy marriage relationships. It s our desire to help engaged couples grow closer to Jesus and to one another as they prepare for their lifelong commitment. We offer marriage mentors to encourage and guide couples to a Christ-centered married life. marriage@princetonalliance.org x 27 Marriage Mentoring Every marriage needs to be surrounded by people and principles that reflect God s unconditional love. Whether you would like to serve as a mentoring couple or are a couple that would like to be mentored, this process is a great way to be encouraged through friendship and equipped through discipleship. marriage@princetonalliance.org x 27 22

27 Men Community Opportunities Men s Fellowship Groups Geared specifically toward men, these fellowship groups focus on accountability, mentoring and just hanging out no strings attached. Lawrenceville #1 Monthly, first Saturday 7 8 am Einstein Bros Bagels (Quaker Bridge) 3340 Brunswick Pike/Route 1 Lawrenceville, NJ men@princetonalliance.org x 27 Lawrenceville #2 Wednesdays 6 7 am Michael s Diner 2991 Brunswick Pike/Route 1 Lawrenceville, NJ men@princetonalliance.org x 27 Men s Recovery Groups PAC is committed to helping you experience God s healing and freedom from habits and addictions that prevent you from living life to the fullest in Jesus. Freedom Group Weekly All inquiries are confidential In this group, men find freedom from unsuccessful attempts to stop or limit sexually compulsive behavior and the battle with lust. We openly and confidentially discuss issues while learning proven strategies to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. (Romans 12:2) or call for meeting location and details. freedomgroup@princetonalliance.org x 27 23

28 Community Opportunities Women PAC Moms Network Thursday 13-week session September 12 December 9 9:30 11:30 am Room 202 Order curriculum at cbd.com for $9.49. Women with children of all ages are invited as we discuss the special calling of motherhood. For the fall, our discussion will include the book Raising Responsive Children by Judy Rossi. Focusing on a mother s responsibilities (prayer, discipline, character development, etc.), we ll examine our relationship with God and then identify and apply biblical truths to help us raise our children. During our time together we ll pray for our own children as well as those locally and globally. Childcare: Available for $5 per child Questions? Diane at women@princetonalliance.org. Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) 2nd & 4th Monday of the month Starts September 9 9:30 11:30 am Chapel MOPS provides support and community for moms with newborn-topreschool-age children. We meet to gain insights on parenting from experienced, godly speakers as well as for fellowship, refreshments and crafts. During our meetings, our children enjoy a fun, age-appropriate lesson of their own. (Cost for this care is $5 per child). MOPS also offers an occasional Mom s Night Out and impromptu play dates at local parks. So get involved... because better moms make a better world. mops@princetonalliance.org x 27 24

29 Community Opportunities Women New Additions Expecting a new baby? Adopting a child? We would love to be praying and preparing for your new arrival along with you. After the baby arrives, one of our visiting team members will help arrange meals if needed and stop by with a gift for the little one. Share your anticipated arrival date with us, and we ll be in touch. promisedland@princetonalliance.org x 23 Children Cub Scouts/Boy Scouts of America, Troop 193 Cub Scouts meet monthly on select Fridays 7 pm Great Room Boy Scouts meet weekly on Monday 7 pm Great Room Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of America offer a family-centered program for boys in 1st 5th grade, and 6th grade and up, respectively. The Scouts provide a wide variety of exciting experiences focused on character and leadership development. Cub Scouts: pack193nj@gmail.com Boy Scouts: troop193nj@gmail.com For additional information and a schedule of upcoming events, visit 25

30 Celebrate Community Bravura Philharmonic Orchestra PAC regularly hosts the Bravura Philharmonic Orchestra, comprised of professional musicians, gifted amateurs and outstanding young music students. The orchestra performs four concerts a year: a holiday concert in December, a family concert in March, a spring concert in May, and a Pops concert in September. Visit bravuraphil.org for upcoming concert dates and times. 26

31 Give it away. Because we have a vibrant relationship with God and have discovered how His truths have transformed our lives, we give it away. Hope. Joy. Forgiveness. Freedom. Truth. Blankets. Lunch. A ride. This is the fruit of a life that is full in Jesus Christ. Whether the giving is of your time, talents or treasures, it reflects His transforming love for people. He Cares, We Care Making God s Love Tangible hcwc@princetonalliance.org x 11 Serve He Cares, We Care is PAC s benevolence ministry. Our goal is to move families from a place of hurting to a place of spiritual, emotional, financial and physical healing. We do this by: Assisting with immediate needs for food and clothing Partnering with other agencies to assist families who are being threatened with utility shut-off and/or eviction Helping individuals and families with budgeting, single-parenting issues and career assistance Praying with and for the families we serve 27

32 Serve He Cares, We Care, continued Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. Matthew 25:40 People don t remember what they are told about God s love during trying times, they remember what they experience. Our prayer is that each life touched by He Cares, We Care will be a life that has been shown God s love and grace. Fall Events September 16: Budgeting & Parenting Workshop for single moms September 22 29: Food Drive October 21: Budgeting & Parenting Workshop for single moms November 18: Budgeting & Parenting Workshop for single moms Please visit us online at princetonalliance.org/care for details on our annual Thanksgiving Celebration in November. December 20: Christmas Celebration We always appreciate your help. To volunteer to serve at one of these events, hcwcvolunteers@princetonalliance.org. CARS Ministry cars@princetonalliance.org x 11 The CARS Minstry provides one more avenue for practical assistance. Volunteer teams of backyard mechanics repair vehicles donated by those in our congregation and community, making them road ready and available to single moms and others in need. Our CARS volunteers meet in the garage every Wednesday at 7 pm to work on vehicles. Change some oil or detail an interior. No experience necessary. We will train you. Men, women and teens welcome. Every other Wednesday, we start a little earlier at 6 pm, and meet for Bible study first. Visit princetonalliance.org/calendar for dates. To donate a vehicle, cars@princetonalliance.org. 28

33 Serve Adults Elderly Visitation x 27 Be a blessing to the elderly by helping them overcome loneliness and achieve fullness of life in Christ. We partner with assisted living and nursing home facilities in our area to bring the love of Jesus to seniors. Adults & Families Frontline Ministry adults@princetonalliance.org x 27 Did you know we have a ministry at PAC that specializes in warm smiles and friendly welcomes? Our greeters, ushers and Welcome Center volunteers faithfully share the love of Jesus by helping us feel at home when we arrive, ensuring we find a seat in the Sanctuary, and sharing information about the church with newcomers. Men, women and teens are invited to serve. Serve Plainsboro serveplainsboro@princetonalliance.org x 19 Living out the Gospel in ways that touch the community is important to us. So we re excited about showing the love and hope of Jesus to Plainsboro through practical acts of service. For details on our upcoming events and opportunities to volunteer, visit princetonalliance.org/serveplainsboro. 29

34 Serve Celebration Arts Sing or play an instrument? Interested in collaborating on set design or screen graphics? Never operated a camera but want to learn? A fan of sound and lighting? Join the Celebration Arts Ministry and use your gifts to help create and capture authentic, Christ-centered worship experiences for the church family. Musicians music@princetonalliance.org Audition for one of our musical teams for the weekend services. Camera, Audio and Lighting media@princetonalliance.org Bring your professional skills or be trained by a professional in the technical production of our services. Video and Post-production video@princetonalliance.org Join the teams that work behind the scenes on our podcasts, videocasts and video projects. All training provided. Designers and DIYers design@princetonalliance.org Collaborate in set design, screen graphics and sermon series visual creativity. 30

35 Go Missions In faith and humilty PAC has accepted God s call to cross-culturally share the love and grace of Jesus. We do this with a global ministry focus on three specific areas: At-risk children Marginalized families Creative church planting This means we partner with organizations that allow us to help: Prevent the prostitution and trafficking of children Provide food, housing and a nurturing environment to street orphans Assist families in crisis due to poverty or natural disaster Creatively plant new churches Keep an eye out for the list of 2014 mission trips that will be offered to the church family, and be praying now for God to guide you where He wants you to serve. missions@princetonalliance.org x 27 princetonalliance.org/missions 31

36 Go Church Planting In 2009 PAC began a church planting movement to reach those in need of the Gospel. 217church, which meets at the AMC Theater in Hamilton, is now a spiritually, operationally and financially sound church endorsed by the Christian and Missionary Alliance. In February of 2012 PAC lauched Element Church in North Brunswick. Under the leadership of Pastor Matthew Murphy, Element Church now has an average weekly attendance of 150 at the Regal Cinema along with a growing small group ministry and an effective community outreach. Service Location Regal Commerce 18 Cinema Theaters 7 & US 1 South North Brunswick, NJ Church Mailing Address Element Church c/o PAC 20 Schalks Crossing Road Plainsboro, NJ For service times and more, visit elementnj.org. 32

37 Give Donations Thank you for partnering in God s work by giving. PAC is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, and all donations are tax deductible. You can designate your giving to the following funds: General Ministries Fund (GF) supports all church ministries He Cares, We Care (HCWC) is our benevolence outreach Great Commission Fund (GCF) supports global mission projects Church Planting Fund (CP) supports current PAC church plant initiatives To make a donation: Make checks payable to PAC; indicate the fund designations and amounts on the memo line. Visit princetonalliance.org/give and make your donation online using debit, credit or e-check. You can also use recurring bill pay via your bank s website, which eliminates all PAC processing fees. Cash donations can be anonymous. If you would like to receive giving statements for tax purposes, giving envelopes for cash donations are available in the pew racks. Securities can be transferred to PAC s Schwab account number , DTC #0164 Code 40. Contact the church office to designate your contributions. Contributions to our He Cares, We Care Ministry can be made through your employer s United Way campaign by designating your donation to PAC s benevolence ministry, code (NY/NJ), code (South Eastern PA), or Princeton Alliance Church, Plainsboro, NJ (Greater Mercer County). Ask your company s Human Resources department about its independent corporate matching programs. Questions about giving? giving@princetonalliance.org. 33

38 Contact Us Call the church office at Boyd Hannold x 19 Lead Pastor David Coder x 12 Executive Pastor Shaun Sass x 23 Children s Ministries Pastor Josh Dean jdean@princetonalliance.org x 32 Next Generation Ministries Pastor Nathan Karcesky nkarcesky@princetonalliance.org x 25 Global Outreach and Care Pastor Steve Grusendorf sgrusendorf@princetonalliance.org x 49 Spiritual Development Pastor Joel Koenigsberg jkoenigsberg@princetonalliance.org x 30 Celebration Arts Pastor Bonnie Gay bgay@princetonalliance.org x 16 Operations Director Kristen Bowen kbowen@princetonalliance.org x 28 Communications Director Jennifer Sheridan jsheridan@princetonalliance.org x 22 Small Groups and Women s Ministry Director 34

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40 Princeton Alliance Church 20 Schalks Crossing Road Plainsboro, NJ princetonalliance.org