8:30 & 11:15am

"Praise the LORD, all his heavenly hosts, you his servants who do his will. Praise the LORD, all his works everywhere in his dominion. Praise the LORD, O my soul." (Psalm 103:21-22 NIV). Steve Zeisler finishes his six-week series from the book of Psalms entitled "Let Us Kneel Before the Lord Our Maker: Lessons in Prayer" with his sixth sermon, "Praise the Lord, O My Soul" Psalm 103.

Sermon Questions:

Available here

Printed texts

of the messages may be found in the foyer and online at www.pbc.org.

Audio recordings

are also available online at www.pbc.org.

Community Hour (10:00-11:00am):

Casual Conversation on the Patio.

Advent Prayers & Passages:

Songs of the Servant--Isaiah 52:13-53:12 (with Scott Grant) (in fireside wing)

Couples:

Resumes 1/4

Forum:

Studying Colossians (with Bill Dwyer).

Love & Logic Parenting:

Today: Raising Responsible Teen Kids (with Chuck Merritt).

Step Closer:

Recovery (9:30-11:00am).

College--ekklesia:

Resumes in January

Also Today:

Seeking the Father's Face

A prayer time before services for people in our body, the church, and community (7:30am, Welcome Center).

This Week:

Christmas Eve Service

Wednesday, 12/24 (5pm, Auditorium): Join together with family and friends as we celebrate and anticipate the birth of Christ at our annual Christmas Eve service. This family-friendly service will be a rich a lively time of story, song, and prayer. Invite your neighbors, friends, and family and come start your Christmas with us.

PBC Offices Closed

PBC offices will be closed Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (12/24-12/26).

Next Week:

New Year's Eve Service

Wednesday, 12/31 (7:00pm, Auditorium): Welcome in the New Year with a live band, message, and sharing.

PBC Offices Closed

PBC offices will be closed Wednesday afternoon after 12:30pm, Thursday, and Friday (12/31-1/2).

Coming Soon:

Get Thee to a Luncheon

Join together for lunch on 1/18 (12:45pm, Fellowship Hall) after the second service. $3/person suggested donation.

Gallery Opening and Worship Night

Join us for PBC's first Gallery Opening on 1/25 (7-9pm, Auditorium) displaying work by PBC artists. We will enjoy a time of worship with songs and reflection.

For Your Consideration:

Men's Retreat News

PBC's traditional January men's retreat is not scheduled this year (we are reviewing a range of possibilities for ministry to men). However, PBC Cupertino has offered us some spots in their men's retreat, held 1/30-2/1/09 at Mount Hermon. Find more information on the [Men's Retreat] (http://www.pbc.org/mensretreat) page on the PBC website. Contact Steve for more information. steve_zeisler@pbc.org

Teachers Needed

Children's Ministry is looking for someone to teach Kindergarten (2x/month, 11:15 service) and an adult to assist with leading worship at the 10:00 hour. tishmc2002@yahoo.com, 650-941-3345

Adopt-a-Student

Open your home and become a friend to a college student during the school year. paul_taylor@pbc.org

Serve a meal for R&R

Recovery Ministry needs people to prepare and serve a meal on Friday nights. Marta Moreno, morenoinchrist2005@sbcglobal.net.

Tax-Deductible Donations

Donations must be received by PBC, or postmarked, on or before December 31, 2008 to be tax deductible in 2008. Gifts postmarked after December 31, or personally delivered to PBC after December 31, are not tax deductible in 2008 even if the checks are dated in December.

Baptism

Are you a follower of Christ but have yet to be baptized? Baptism will be part of the 8:30 and 11:15 worship services on January 25. A video of personal testimonies will be made prior to the baptism to share during both services. For information on baptism, take a look at our baptism information paper. paul_taylor@pbc.org.

PBC Receptionist

Volunteer help needed in the office weekdays (11am-2pm). Responsibilities include: phone & walk-in reception and miscellaneous administrative tasks. kathy_means@pbc.org.

2009 India Trip

A medical and pastor teaching team is preparing for a 4th trip to India in Feb, 2009. Please pray for us and if you can help financially, donations are appreciated before the end of the year. Make checks payable to PBC with a note for support of India team.