Small Beginnings Big Endings...

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1 JANUARY 6, 2019 Small Beginnings Big Endings... The Journey of Growth Pastor Matt Blankenship

2 WELCOME TO PORTLAND CHRISTIAN CENTER Making Jesus Famous that is the mission of Portland Christian Center. In our church, throughout our community, and all around the world, the goal of PCC's mission is to preach the Good News of God s love through the saving work of Jesus Christ. That is why we passionately pray, God, send us around the world with the news of your saving power and your eternal plan for all mankind (Psalm 67:2). Today, whether you are with us for the first time, or you have been with us for a lifetime, we invite you to join us in this most incredible, missional adventure! May you be blessed, Pastor Ray and Linda Noah AS OUR GUEST TODAY We invite you to fill out a Friendship Card found in the back of the bench. Please take it to the Welcome Center in the lobby for a special gift. We look forward to learning how we can help, pray for and connect you with our church family. FOR YOUNG FAMILIES FAMILY ROOM The Family Room is located at the front of the children s wing for parents and those with young children. Live video of the 10:30 AM service is available in the room. MOTHER S ROOM The Mother's Comfort Room is located by the Nursery. Live video of the 10:30 AM service is available in the room. WIGGLE SPACE The Wiggle Space is located at the front of the children's wing, designed to keep your active little ones engaged while you mingle in the lobby. YOUNG FAMILIES This group meets in the Hospitality Center and is for pre-married, married couples, and parents with young children. Kids are always welcome. FOR CHILDREN & STUDENTS We believe that investing in our children is one of the best things we can do as a church. Each Sunday we have great growth opportunities for children from birth through college. NURSERY CARE STARTING AT 9:00 AM NEWBORN 2 YEARS, IN THE NURSERY CHILDREN'S OPPORTUNITIES 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL & KIDS CHURCH YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES 9:00 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL COLLEGE / YOUNG ADULT 12:00 PM FOOD & FELLOWSHIP FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT US AT PCCTODAY.COM

3 SUNDAYS, 9:00 & 10:30 AM UNTIL CHRIST IS FORMED IN YOU! GALATIANS 4:19 Jesus never called people to become church members, converts, or even Christians. He called them to be changed into His likeness. Though that transformation into Christlikeness begins at salvation, it is brought into increasing fullness in the simple but intentional journey of discipleship. That s what Jesus is calling His followers to: a journey of simple but intentional discipleship. He wants us to grow! He invites us to become practitioners of His life, full apprentices in His ministry, fully devoted to His Word and so thoroughly saturated in His Presence that we act, think and live as Jesus would if He were living in our place. For those who make that journey, He promises the incomparable delight of being transformed into His likeness and, of being used as His agents of transformation in this world. That is The Journey for Portland Christian Center in And you re invited. PRAYER AND FASTING WEEK JANUARY 7-12, 7:00 AM 1:00 PM As we begin 2019, join us for a week of prayer and fasting for the year ahead. The Portland Christian Center Chapel will be open Monday through Saturday from 7:00 AM 1:00 PM as a place to join with others and pray. Pastor Ray will guide the prayer time at 7:00 AM. Thank you for praying with us and joining us on a journey of growth in There is a prayer and fasting guide in the bulletin today and a more detailed fasting booklet available in the lobby for you to use throughout the week. GARY SIMONS GUEST SPEAKER ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 13 Gary Simons serves as the Executive Director of an international ministry of church revitalization based in Taiwan which includes teaching and training pastors, leaders, and ministry teams. Gary has been serving as an international instructor and trainer for Walk Thru the Bible Ministries for over 20 years. One of his greatest joys is the teaching he does in Ethiopia under Petros Network. He and his wife Belle, son Aiden, and daughter Jasmine reside in Taiwan where in addition to the international countries, they are serving to revitalize the Chinese Church in the Far East.

4 For more information, visit online at pcctoday.com. ALL CHURCH RALLY WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 7:00 PM Join us on January 9, for an All Church Rally at 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary. We will launch our winter groups and classes with a time of worship, vision and encouragement from Pastor Ray Noah and the leadership team as well as a time of calling on God in prayer for the future of the church. We truly believe that God is moving and if we want to see Him do the supernatural, we need to pray. Everyone is invited; kids, youth, young adults, singles and families of all ages. We want everyone to share in the excitement of what God is doing at Portland Christian Center! MEMBERSHIP CLASS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 6:30 PM Pastor Ray invites you to join him for our Portland Christian Center Membership Class, on Wednesday, January 16 at 6:30 PM in the Chapel, to share his mission and vision for Portland Christian Center! This class is designed to clearly explain to you God s hand on this church and our plans for the future. If you have any questions regarding the Membership Class or to let us know you are coming, please contact Sheryl Landis at slandis@pcctoday.com. MIDWEEK CONNECTION GROUPS & CLASSES BEGIN JANUARY 16 We want all of the Portland Christian Center family members to grow in their faith, and experience true transformation. We encourage you to go beyond weekend services to do this. Whether you are a parent, senior, youth or child, we have a place for you to belong on Wednesday nights! Join us for workshops and activities the entire family will enjoy! For more information please visit our website at pcctoday.com. ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING 2019 SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, 5:00 PM If you are currently a member of Portland Christian Center, please be sure to join us at 5:00 PM in the Sanctuary for the Annual Church Business Meeting. (Nonmembers are also welcome to attend but only members will be able to vote). We will review and celebrate the past year of 2018 and rejoice together over God's continued faithfulness.

5 Are you looking for some PRAYER? p cc t o d a y. co m / t h e p ra ye r wa l l EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACTIVE ADULTS BOWLING FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 1:00 PM Portland Christian Center is searching for new members for our Operations Team. We are looking for servant-hearted, ministry focused individuals that love the church and its mission. Pick up an application in the main office or apply online at pcctoday.com. Join with the Active Adults to try your bowling skill at the brand new KingPins Bowling Center in Beaverton. If you don't want to bowl - please come to shout words of encouragement to our struggling wouldbe bowlers. Cost is $6.50 for two hours of bowling. For more information, contact Dave Platt at platt.dn@gmail.com. WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY ACTIVE ADULTS GEORGE FOX PLAY: JANE EYRE TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 9:15 AM WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 7:00 PM How is it possible to hold onto joy in times of sorrow? Discover the redemptive side to Job s story of suffering in this sevensession study Job, A Story of Unlikely by Lisa Harper. Registration cost is $23 and includes curriculum. Sign up online at pcctoday.com or visit the table in the lobby. For questions contact Terri Eastburn at teastburn@pcctoday.com. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 7:30 PM The Active Adults plan to meet at George Fox University at 7:30 PM on February 9, to enjoy the theatrical performance of Jane Eyre. The cost of tickets is $10 and we will attempt to get group seating as much as possible. For more information, contact Dave Platt at platt.dn@gmail.com. 3 WAYS TO GET YOUR BIBLE READING PLAN Pick up at the Information Desk Download plan at pcctoday.com OUT OF TOWN OR STUCK AT HOME? STAY CONNECTED WITH THE PORTLAND CHRISTIAN CENTER APP. Audio Sermons Prayer Requests Live Streaming Weekly Bulletin Pastor Ray's Blog Easy Ways To Give Social Media Links Built In Bible App DOWNLOAD THE APP AT PCCTODAY.COM/APP. View on the pcctoday app

6 ALL CHURCH PRAYER AND FASTING JANUARY 7-12 CHAPEL OPEN FOR PRAYER, 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM THIS TODAY WEEK 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY Celebration Service Chapel Professional Nursery Nursery Preschool Sunday School Room Elementary Sunday School Trailhead Middle School Sunday School Fireside Room High School Sunday School Youth Center Japanese Bible Study Room 228 Young Families Hospitality Center FaithBuilders Room LifeSkills Room :30 AM Celebration Service Sanctuary Japanese Fellowship Church Room 228 Preschool Kids Church Rooms Elementary Kids Church Trailhead 6:00 PM All Youth Open Gym Gymnasium 7:00 PM Winter Rally / 2019 Winter Launch Sanctuary Professional Nursery Nursery Rainbows Preschool Room Mpact Girls Club Rooms 201, 203, 205, 207 Royal Rangers Boys Club Room 217 Middle School Fireside Room High School Youth Center THURSDAY Open Gym Volleyball PM FRIDAY Encounter: Singles Worship Arts 7:00 PM SATURDAY Junior Bible Quiz Winter Tournament 8:00 AM 12:00 PM Young Adults Food and Fellowship Off-Campus 5700 SW DOSCH ROAD PORTLAND, OR PCCTODAY.COM