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fall 2013

COME GROW WITH US FOR CHILDREN, YOU TH & AD ULTS

STARTING POINT

Begins October 6 10:15 - 10:45 AM Location: Hospitality Center Finding your way in a large church can be challenging and Starting Point is a great place to start. Hosted by Doug and Sherri MacLardy, you will be introduced to new friends and learn about Portland Christian Center in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Starting Point is a recurring 4-week discussion experience—you can join us at any time.

GROUPLINK

Wednesday, September 4 6:30 - 8:30 PM Location: Chapel Curious about classes at Portland Christian Center or are you wanting to investigate a Community Group? Then, come to GroupLink, a Wednesday evening event where you can meet people in a similar stage of life, with similar interests, and the goal of connecting and growing by forming a Community Group or participating in a class. A host and plenty of staff members and volunteers will be on hand to navigate you through the process of meeting others and connecting for growth. Light snacks will be provided.

Portland Christian Center 5700 SW Dosch Road Portland, OR 97239

pcctoday.com / 503-245-7735

THE CONNECT EXPERIENCE FOR KIDS & ADULTS Sunday, September 22, 3:00 - 7:00 PM

These one-day, seminar-style classes are offered once per quarter. The Connect Experience has been developed to help you CONNECT with our church, grow your personal relationship with Jesus, discover your abilities and gifts, and develop your personal story and life mission. Dinner and childcare are included. Elementary kids are invited to Pastor Phil’s Connect for Kids! There is not a cost for this event.

TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP WEEKEND W ITH FO RD TAYL O R

October 11, 12, 13 Transformational Leadership is a leadership workshop geared towards a secular audience. Business teams or those wanting to grow in their leadership skills will learn how to lead with profound, yet practical principles...that are found right in the Bible. The first two days of the conference are presented without reference to the Bible, the last two hours of the third day include deeper teaching with scripture references. Participants are invited to stay for the deeper teaching, but it is not mandatory. You can EXPECT personal leadership transformation from this event. Typically this conference is $599. Portland Christian Center gets a special rate of $99 if you register at pcctoday.com.

PARENT FORUM:

HELPING TEENS NAVIGATE SEXUALITY IN TODAY’S CULTURE W ITH LU KE CI RI L LO O F T H E R EA L IT Y P RO JE CT

Saturday, October 26, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

PREVIE W 9/29 IN LIFESK ILLS 9:00 AM

The sexual issues facing young people today are challenging, often leaving parents at a loss on how to guide and help the ones they love. It is vital that we grow together in leading our families, especially our young people, to follow Jesus with every aspect of their sexuality. There is possibly no other area in our churches that needs restoration as much as this one. This means coming together in community and wrestling with the scriptures, reorienting ourselves to God’s vision for sex and marriage, asking difficult questions, and paying attention to hot issues now rampant in our culture...all while living out grace and truth. If you are involved in the life of a young person or you just want to be well-informed, this Parent Forum will prove to be an invaluable resource!

Important Events for You & Your Family You can get more information or register online at pcctoday.com

SUNDAYS

TUESDAYS

9:00 - 10:30 AM, Chapel

The Harbinger

FRONTRUNNERS

Frontrunners is not just a class, it is also a community that meets all year long and covers a multitude of topics related to Christian living. Join us on our journey to live life as true disciples of Jesus. Class is led by David Kaiser.

LIFESKILLS

9:00 - 10:30 AM, Gymnasium Soul Detox, Clean Living In a Contaminated World: As standards of conduct continue to erode in our shock-proof world, we must fight the soul pollution threatening our health, our faith, and our witness to others. You will get practical tools on how to live life well in a challenging world. This series is taught by Anthony Kaetzel.

JA PA N E S E L A N G UAG E W O R S H I P 9:00 – 10:30 AM, Room 228

Join us to worship the Lord in Japanese! We welcome anyone who speaks Japanese or is interested in a Japanese worship experience. Led by Pastor Hiro Noda.

YO U N G FA M I L I E S C L A S S 9:00 - 10:30 AM, Room 230

The Young Families Class focuses on relevant topics for couples newly engaged through 5 years of marriage or those couples with children 0 to 5 years of age. This is a new group led by Pastor Joel and Amy Slater and launches September 8.

A L P H A CO U R S E :

New or Curious about Faith? 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM, Room 230

What is the meaning of life? What is my purpose? Come and explore the meaning of life and faith with other people on the same journey of discovery. This class is recommended for those new to our church or those new to being a Christ follower and begins on September 8.

GRIEFSHARE

10:45 - 12:15 AM, Room 229 GriefShare is a small group working through the same issue, coping with the loss of someone they love. Group members will gain support and practical skills to work through the stages of grief. Led by Michael Ross and Stella Lapp. GreifShare begins September 8 and cost is $25.

T U E S DAY M E N ’ S G R O U P: 6:00 - 7:30 AM, Hospitality Center Facilitated by Brad Hoskins.

MORE INFO

L A D I E S B I B L E ST U DY:

Here and Now...There & Then by Beth Moore Begins September 10, 9:15 - 11:30 AM, Chapel Cost: $20 per person (session fee)

Facilitated by Terri Eastburn, Women’s Ministry Director

MORE INFO

WEDNESDAYS M A K I N G O F A M E N TO R 6:00 - 7:00 PM, Room 228

The Making of a Mentor is an excellent workshop for leaders and those interested in growing in the mentoring process. Author Alicia Britt Chole will guide us through an inspiring and practical study of Jesus as He calls, teaches, corrects, empowers, and commissions the twelve. There is not a charge for this workshop.

B E CO M I N G A LOV E & LO G I C PA R E N T 7:00 - 8:30 PM, Room 229 - 230 Cost: $35 per individual or $45 per couple

Based on 75 years of teaching and parenting research from Jim Fay, PhD, and Foster W. Cline, MD. This is such a fun class! Taught by FOUR amazing moms, and led by Amy Slater. You will learn how to handle misbehavior without breaking a sweat, neutralize arguments, teach kids to listen, avoid power struggles, manage whining, and what to do when your kids leave you speechless. The class begins September 11.

L E A D E R S H I F T R E A L- L I F E D I S C I P L E S H I P 7:00 - 8:30 PM, Hospitality Center

This LeaderSHIFT opportunity is for high-capacity, high-potential leaders and teachers. Through personal study and an interactive small group experience you will walk through a dynamic growth process of becoming and understanding how to make disciples. We will utilize many of the Transformational Leadership skills as we GROW UP in Jesus and GROW OUT through kingdom-minded service. This class launches on September 11 and is taught by Pastor Linda Noah.

L A D I E S B I B L E ST U DY

Here and Now...There & Then by Beth Moore 7:00 - 8:30 PM, Room 228 Cost: $20 per person (session fee)

In this 11-session series on the book of Revelation, Beth presents many points of view, allowing women to decide for themselves when the interpretation varies among scholars. She teaches that God is as specific about what He does reveal as He is about what He does not reveal.

M E N ’ S B I B L E ST U DY The Harbinger

7:00 - 8:30 PM, Room 221 Are you interested in prophecy? Jonathan Cahn’s, The Harbinger: The Ancient Mystery That Holds the Secret of America’s Future, is known for it’s prophetic revelation and for unveiling the deep mysteries of God’s word. You can’t afford not to know it! Cost for the study is $5.

T H E G O S P E L P R OJ E CT: The God Who Speaks 7:00 - 8:30 PM, Chapel

The Gospel Project is a systematic study of the entire Bible, Genesis through Revelation, with a gospel focus. You can jump into the series at any time. Each quarter presents a new book of the Bible, doctrine, or biblical truth. If you stick with it, you will complete a study of the entire Bible within 3 years.

FALL: The God Who Speaks WINTER: Old Testament Survey SPRING: New Testament Survey

FRIDAYS

A 2 : YO U N G A D U LT S CO M M U N I T Y Fridays from 7:00 - 8:30 PM

A2 is a Biblical community for young adults (ages 18-30) that meets in homes around the Tigard area on Friday nights from 7:00-8:30 PM. Join us as we gather for some social time and a brief small-group conversation.

E N CO U N T E R : A S I N G L E S CO M M U N I T Y Fridays from 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Encounter is a new and growing singles community for single adults in their 30s and 40s who want to grow in their relationship with Christ and connect with people in a similar season of life. We are intentional about connecting with others, with God, and the community - and having fun while doing it! Encounter is led by Pastor Rod and Huyen Rider.

Join Us On The Adventure Bridging Your Child to a Full Life in Jesus

my heart W o r s hi p

Worshiping and connecting with God to honor Him Kids Church: Large Group Variety Worship Gathering

B e l o n g

my friendships

Belonging to a community that encourages you Mpact/Royal Rangers/Rainbows: Boys & Girls Clubs

G r o w

my path

Growing in your knowledge of God Sunday School/Junior Bible Quiz: Small Group Study

s e r v e

my talents

Serving others with the gifts God gave you Kids Praise Company: Children’s Worship Choir

R e a c h

my world

Reaching out to help others meet Jesus too Boys & Girls Missions Challenge: Missions Education & Giving

S U N DAY S , 9 : 0 0 & 1 0 : 4 5 A M

Kids

Church

JUNIOR BIBLE QUIZ

Sunday School

Nursery W E D N E S DAY S , 6 : 0 0 & 7 : 0 0 P M

Just For Teens

Week at a Glance

pcctoday.com/revolution

9:00 AM

MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL

pcctoday.com/unveiled

MIDDLE SCHOOL S U N DAY S , 9 : 0 0 A M W E D N E S DAY S , 7 : 0 0 P M We are dedicated to reaching non-believing students, connecting them with positive friends, and helping them grow in their faith. Every student is encouraged to be an active servant with our weekly ministries

HIGH SCHOOL S U N DAY S , 9 : 0 0 A M W E D N E S DAY S , 7 : 0 0 P M To help students experience God through relationships and weekly gatherings with other students and adult leaders so they can enter their adult lives knowing who they are, who God is, and what life is all about.

RELEASE THE MUSIC IN YOU! WORSHIP

WITNESS

PRIORITY

BAND CHOIR CHOIR W E D N E S DAY S , 6 : 0 0 P M

SUNDAY

Main Worship Service LifeSkills Frontrunners Young Families Japanese Language Worship

10:45 AM

Main Worship Service Alpha Course GriefShare

STARTIN G POINT 10:15 T O 10:45 A M

TUESDAY 6:00 AM

Men’s Bible Study

9:15 AM

Ladies Bible Study

WEDNESDAY 5:00 PM

Family Dinners

6:00 PM

Kids Praise Company (Begins Oct. 5) Witness Middle School Choir Priority High School & College Choir Making of a Mentor

7:00 PM

Professional Nursery Rainbows Preschool Club Mpact Girls Club Royal Ranger Boys Club Revolution Middle School Group Unveiled High School Group Becoming a Love & Logic Parent Real-Life Discipleship The Gospel Project Financial Peace University Men’s Bible Study Ladies Bible Study Portland Christian Center Choir

9:00 PM

College-Age Bible Study

FRIDAY 7:00 PM

A2: Young Adult Community Groups Encounter: A Singles Community

It is impossible to list all of the learning opportunities at Portland Christian Center. Please take the time to go online at pcctoday.com to discover more learning opportunities and small groups.

Wednesday Dinners

STARTS SEPTEMBER 11, 5:00 - 6:30 PM COST: $5 Adults, $4 Kids, under 3 years old eat free Skip the fast food and the meal prep on Wednesdays and join your church family for some delicious meals.