• This Week at PPC
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Upcoming Events at PPC

Following are items from this coming Sunday’s bulletin and announcements:

Sermon Series Continues Sunday – Dr. Wesley Avram continues a seven–part series on “Learning to Sin: Rethinking the ‘Seven Deadlies’ ” this week. The sermon series schedule:

March 7	Envy: That Burning Feeling
March 21	Anger: What’s Eating You?
April 25	Sloth: Just Turf It!
May 2	Greed: For Lack of a Better Word
June 6	Gluttony: How Big Are Your Eyes?
June 13	Lust: Guarding the Eye in an Age of the Show

Volunteer (Co–Worker) Sunday – Today we recognize and honor the many PPC members and friends who have given time and talent to further the ministry of Christ on our campus. Please join us on the West Terrace after the 10am service to celebrate your service with refreshments and fellowship.

This Week In Sunday School...
• The Juniors (3–year–olds) are meeting in the Sanctuary Classroom, where they are learning about the beginnings of Holy Week, and the preparation of Passover, where Jesus washed his disciples feet.
• The Seniors (4–year–olds) are meeting in the Preschool Campus, Room 1, where they are also learning about Jesus’ selfless act of washing the disciples’ feet. This is their first experience with Holy Week events this year.
• The Kindergartners are meeting in Fellowship Hall, Room 4, where they are learning that Jesus helped his friend Lazarus, who was sick, died, and then came back to life with Jesus’ help.
• Our 1st and 3rd graders are in Fellowship Hall, Room 2 today, learning about the Last Supper, and making window art to capture this event.
• Our 2nd graders are in Fellowship Hall, Room 3 today, learning about the Last Supper and making travel brochures that follow Jesus’ footsteps during Holy Week.
• Our 4th and 5th graders meet inFellowship Hall, Room 1, and are continuing on their quest through the Old Testament. This week they’re learning about King Solomon, son of King David.

Join Us For Club Wed! – for food, fun activities, fellowship, and choirs. Dinner begins at 5:30pm with BBQ hamburgers/hotdogs. No reservations are needed. Call Marilyn Hylton at 480.585.9448 ext. 241 with questions. This is an exciting program for the entire family.

Hearts For Haiti: Little Hearts Getting Bigger – Because of a discussion in the Owl class, each of our preschool classes were asked to participate in this program to raise money for the Haiti relief fund. A variety of hearts were on display in the courtyard and available for a small donation. There were bookmarks, brownies, stationary, yummy smelling hearts, pencils with hearts, and many other kinds of hearts made by the children. A check in the amount of $518 was given to the church on behalf of the preschooler’s that had a vision to help those in need.

Year Of The Bible – Don’t give something up for Lent – add something! Join us in our reading of Scripture from now until Easter. Contact Shelly Core at snscore@msn.com to join the group! This week’s readings are Deuteronomy 3–22, Mark 10:32 – 13:37.

For The Bible Tells Me So – For those who attended the film documentary For the Bible Tells Me So, there will be a follow up discussion time at 7pm on Monday, March 8 in the Youth Center.

Blood Drive Is Today – You have the opportunity to give the Gift of Life. Pinnacle will be conducting its semi–annual blood drive between 8am and noon today in Fellowship Hall.

PPC Adult Hiking Group – At 8:30am Saturday, March 13, we will leave from the chapel parking lot. This is an easy 4–mile hike with a gradual climb to Taliesin Overlook. There are great views of Camelback, Squaw Peak and Pinnacle Peak. The brittle bush should be in bloom. Bring water, sturdy shoes, and a snack. Any questions, call Donna Mobley at 480.513.0150.

The Parabola Discussion Group will meet in the Chapel Parlor today at 11:30am to discuss Love, the theme of the Spring 2010 edition.

The Youth Rummage Sale is March 26 and 27. We will be collecting donations March 19–23. Please begin setting aside items to donate for this cause. The proceeds from the rummage sale will primarily be used to fund this summer’s High School Mission Trip. In addition to providing a great mission experience for the youth of our church, the rummage sale also helps our community. By members of our congregation donating items they no longer need or use, people within the community are able to purchase goods at a discounted price. In addition on Saturday once the sale is closed, we invite local non profits – Welcome to America, Betania Presbyterian Church, and the Phoenix Rescue Mission – to come through and select items that will aid their ministries. Finally, Saint Vincent de Paul comes and picks up all of the remaining items. One week of sorting, pricing, and selling benefits our local church, our immediate community, and the greater Phoenix area. We need your help to make this happen. We are looking for volunteers to help sort and sell. In addition, we are looking for clothing racks to borrow for the week. If you can help, contact Rev. Kristin using the staff e–mail page or look for the sign up table following the 10am service on the West Terrace.

Sin And Forgiveness – Today at 11:30am in room 4 of Fellowship Hall, the Lenten Conversation–Sin and Forgiveness will continue with Rev. Fran Park who will talk to us about Sin and Forgiveness in the New Testament. On March 14 Rev. Kristin Willett will explore author Robert Karen’s themes of moving from resentment to connection and the life that process offers. As Christians, we recognize that we work through this process as a reflection of the forgiveness that God offers us as God desires to be connected to us. On March 21, Dr. Avram will discuss forgiveness in political life.

The Thoughtful Christian Article for March is entitled Four Accounts of Jesus Resurrection. The account of Jesus burial and resurrection is found in all four Gospels and mentioned by Paul. While all accounts affirm His resurrection, they differ to various degrees. What do Christians believe about these differences, and what do we mean when we affirm that Jesus was raised from the dead?

Pinnacle Theological Center: Applying And Living The Social Creed – Fr. Larry Snyder will discuss Applying and Living the Social Creed as the fifth presentation in the Pinnacle Theological Center’s 2009–10 program on Thursday, March 18, at 7pm in the Chapel. Fr. Snyder serves as President of Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) – the national office of more than 1,600 local Catholic charities, agencies, and institutions that provide help and create hope for nearly 8 million people a year, regardless of their religious, social, or economic backgrounds. Its mission is to reduce poverty in America. In 2008, The Nonprofit Times recognized Father Snyder in its “Power and Influence Top 50” for having influenced the nonprofit sector throughout his career, as well as during the previous 12 months. Fr. Larry received his BA from Illinois Benedictine College and served as a high school teacher for eight years prior to entering seminary. He received a Master of Divinity from St. Paul Seminary and a Master of Public Administration from Hamline University in St. Paul. He was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis in 1988 and served as an associate pastor from 1988 to 1991.

The Women’s Book Group – meets Monday, March 8, at 10am in the Chapel Library. March’s book group selection includes two books; Dragon House by Shor and When Heaven and Earth Changed Places by Hayslip and Wurts. Members can choose one or read both. Our April book will be Art of Racing in the Rain by Stein. Call Sue Larson at 480.585.9141 if you have questions.

Lost And Found – Are you missing something? It may be in the Lost and Found cabinet in the church office. Please stop by to see if we have something that belongs to you. Unclaimed items will be donated to the PPC Youth Rummage Sale.

Prayer List

Members and friends have requested prayers for the following:
• Please pray for Herschell who is suffering with a severe case of sciatica.
• Pray for Steve as he battles cancer and makes decisions about treatment.
• Pray for Paul who had major surgery and is a high–risk patient.
• Sandi is having a heart procedure. Please keep her in your prayers.
• Gerri is in the hospital for tests. Keep her in your prayers.

Military Prayer List
• Prayers for grandson Steven as he is in Afghanistan.
• John, husband and father of five, is in Afghanistan. Prayers for his safe return.
• Please keep John in your prayers as he is in Baghdad for a year.

Prayer Chain: To add yourself or someone you know, click here for information.

Mission Opportunities at PPC

Mission Calendar
Sunday, March 7	Just Coffee
Tuesday, March 9	Andre House
Thursday, March 11	Andre House
Sunday, March 14	Just Coffee
Saturday, March 20	Habitat for Humanity
Sunday, March 21	Just Coffee
Sunday, March 28	Just Coffee
	Andre House
	Vista del Camino Food Drive

Just Coffee – Stop by the table on the West Terrace and buy some coffee, and learn about the Just Coffee mission. Great coffee supporting a great mission, helping families earn a living wage and stay in the villages in Mexico. Only $10 for a full 16 oz. bag, available in regular or decaf, whole beans or ground.

Vista Del Camino Food Bank – Vista Del Camino is trying to keep up with high demand this season. Please help those who are struggling to make ends meet by bringing non–perishable food, personal care items, and paper products to the wagons in the Narthex.

PPC Helps Serve The Homeless – We need people to serve meals to the homeless on Tuesday, March 9, Thursday, March 11, and Sunday, March 28. If you are able to help out, please Contact Lin Ogden at linogden@aol.com or 480.563.0018 or Stephanie Webster at stephaniebwebster@yahoo.com or 623.516.7687.

Act II – Cancer Survivor Group – We are having are social luncheon on Wednesday, March 24 at 11am. The luncheon will take place at the Tonto Grill. The price is $15/person all inclusive. Reservations are required and must be in and paid for by March 16. We will have a table on the West Terrace this morning to sign up. Or you can contact Brent and Colleen Diedrich at 480.575.6856 for more information

Cancer Support – If you would like information about our cancer support group, Act II, please call the church office at 480.585.9448. We will have someone call you with information, program, resources, and meeting times.

Earthquake In Chile – A question has been raised as to what we should be doing to help in their recent earthquake. Although Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is responding, they have not asked for additional funds. Therefore, the Mission Committee has decided not to participate at this time. However, individuals may contribute through PPC by marking their checks “Chile Relief.”