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May 14, 2017

Happy Mothers DayPastor Linda Noah

FOR YOUR CHILDREN & STUDENTSWe believe that investing in our children is one of the best things we can do as a church. Each Sunday we have great opportunities for children to grow, from birth through college.

NURSERY CARE STARTING AT 9:00 AM | NEWBORN – 2 YEARS IN THE HONEY HIVE NURSERY

CHILDREN'S OPPORTUNITIES 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM | SUNDAY SCHOOL & KIDS CHURCH

YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES 9:00 AM | SUNDAY SCHOOL

COLLEGE OPPORTUNITIES 5:00 PM | COLLEGE-AGE WORSHIP SERVICE

AS OUR GUEST TODAYWe invite you to fill out a Friendship Card found in the back of the pew. Please take it to the Welcome Center in the lobby for a special welcome gift. We look forward to learning how we can help, pray for and connect you with our church family.

We are so glad you have come to worship with us. We have prayed about the service today, and we are confident you will experience a real sense of God’s presence in our midst. Although we come into His presence fully human, and—unfortunately often—imperfect, we believe we are a church family that pleases the heart of God. You will discover the very nature of Portland Christian Center cannot be pinned to a building, a program or an event—it is about the person of Jesus Christ and growing in a love relationship with Him. Our prayer for you today is that His love would fill you to the point where it overflows naturally into your everyday lives.

We invite you to take steps today to:

Pastor Ray & Linda Noah

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T O P O R T L A N D C H R I S T I A N C E N T E RWELCOME

WORSHIP God with your whole heart. He will be an anchor for your soul.

CONNECT with others in our church family. You were meant for community.

GROW in Christ through personal study & groups. Wisdom will guide your life.

SERVE both in the church and the world as an expression of God's love.

SHARE with others what Jesus has done for you and watch your heart grow.

Do you have difficult, if not impossible, people in your life? Is your spouse a wet blanket? Is

your mother-in-law a steamroller? Is your neighbor a gossip? Is your “friend” a backstabber?

We all have people in our lives that require extra grace if we are to stay in a sane and safe

relationship with them. And the Bible tells us how. In the most practical and helpful way,

Scripture provides the tools to turn your energy-draining relationships into a highly rewarding

community—and we want to show you how in this new series, Extra Grace Required.

JOIN US EVERY SUNDAY AT 10:30 AM

UPDATE AS OF MAY 7, 2017

We began this year by prayerfully seeking what role God wants us to play in building His Kingdom. We have set a lofty goal of $1.5 million dollars for missional outreach and church capital projects for 2017.

• Next Generat ion Area Makeover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150,000

• Legacy Minis t r ies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50,000

• Miss ional : Local & Global . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1 ,000,000

• Bui ld ing Renovat ion Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300,000

$285,000 TO DATE

$1,500,000GOAL

COMPASSION CLINIC SWMAY 20 AT WILSON HIGH SCHOOLCompassion Clinic SW is a church-led medical and dental initiative offered free of charge for our local community. And we need your help! Stop by the table in the lobby or visit pcctoday.com/compassion-clinic-sw to see how you can help show Jesus' love to our community! For more information, contact Pastor Loren Craft at lcraft@pcctoday.com.

ALPHA COURSEWEDNESDAYS AT 7:00 PMIs there more to life? What am I doing here? Do you ever find yourself asking questions like these? If so, join Pastor Joel Slater for Alpha Course. Whether you are new to the faith or if you have been a Christian for awhile, this is a place for you to come and explore the meaning of life and faith with other people on the same journey of discovery. For more information, contact Pastor Joel at jslater@pcctoday.com.

KIDS PRAISE COMPANY SPRING MUSICALSUNDAY, MAY 21, 6:00 PMBe our guest for a musical adventure where you’ll learn the importance of being unselfish in today’s selfie world. Sit back, relax and enjoy the show as KPC shares the transforming love of Christ through music, drama and dance.

LADIES CRAFT NIGHTFRIDAY, MAY 19, 5:00 PMJoin us on May 19 for National Pizza Party Day & National Devil's Food Cake Day! We're having a party, eating and getting crafty. We will also be setting aside some time to work on our Days for Girls kits. Email Terri Eastburn at teastburn@pcctoday.com if you'd like to know more about these. Come check out the fun. Early birds get the pizza.

ENGAGING YOUR CULTUREWEDNESDAYS AT 7:00 PMWho me? Yes you! Join us for this eight-week class on understanding your local culture and engaging with your neighbors, friends, family, co-workers and social groups. To be like Jesus is to have meaningful conversations with those around you. As His disciples, learn practices and tips that WILL impact your neighborhood for Jesus. You are God's plan for loving your cultural context! For more information, contact Pastor Joel Slater at jslater@pcctoday.com.

BIBLE READING PLANJoin us as we read through the Bible in a year using the M'Cheyne Bible Reading Plan. Pick up this months plan at the information desk or download it online at pcctoday.com/bible.

PRESCHOOL VOLUNTEERSPreschool volunteers are needed for our 9:00 and 10:30 AM services. Training, curriculum and teaching materials are all provided for you. Consider joining the team of volunteers who are shaping the lives of our future leaders. For more information contact Pastor Heather Lewandowski at hlewandowski@pcctoday.com.

OVERCOMING HABITS THAT DESTROY PASSIONSUNDAYS AT 9:00 AMJoin Young Families for our new series, Love Busters: Overcoming Habits That Destroy Passion. After couples get married, they usually develop habits that can destroy their love for each other. These habits are called "love-busters". In this series, we will unpack six of the most common love busters that may have gained a foothold in your marriage. Once we learn how to throw out these habits, your love for each other can be restored and conflicts more easily resolved.

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LADIES BIBLE STUDYTUESDAYS AT 9:15 AM & WEDNESDAYS AT 7:00 PMOur last session of the season will be geared towards our theme for the year, Fully Committed to the Journey. We will have four weeks of different speakers joining us on Tuesday morning and Wednesday night. Some will be sharing about their journeys, some will be giving us tools for the journey and a fresh perspective for this transformational process of becoming more like Christ.

MEN'S PRAYER TEAMSPastor Ray is inviting men of all ages to join one of the Men’s Prayer Teams that meet at 8:30 AM on Sunday mornings. There are eight teams, each led by one of the Deacons, and each team serves a rotation of prayer every eighth Sunday. The prayer time is only 15 minutes, but it is a powerful and important time of lifting to the Lord the services for that day along with the needs of the church. Sign up today for your team by using the Friendship Card—simply write “Men’s Prayer”—and we will get you placed on a team. We need you!

ACTIVE ADULTS CRYSTAL SPRINGS RHODODENDRON GARDENS & LUNCHWEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 10:30 AMCome and join the Active Adults (55+) for a day trip to the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Gardens in SE Portland followed by lunch at The Old Spaghetti Factory on the Willamette. Cost is only $5 plus lunch. To secure your spot on the shuttle (30 seats) and pay, stop by the Active Adults table in the lobby or email Dave Platt at platt.dn@gmail.com.

ROYAL RANGERS CAMPOREEFRIDAY, JUNE 2-4, 4:00 PMJoin us for a multi-generational fun-filled weekend of adventure! Canoeing, kayaking, archery, fishing, hiking, crafts, campfire time, guest speaker, spirit filled worship, and much more! You do not need to be enrolled in Royal Rangers to participate, however students grades Kindergarten-1st must attend with an adult chaperone. Cost to participate is $35 per person. Last day to sign up is May 31. Register online at pcctoday.com/children/events.

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KINGDOM BUILDERSBUILDING THE NEXT GENERATION

We care about families at Portland Christian Center and meeting the needs of the next generation.

Coming SoonAn Improved Family Check-in Experience for our Children!

• Welcoming first impressions• Easier drop-off and pick-up• Multiple Check-in Stations at key locations• User friendly with the latest technology• Upgrade in child safety and security

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TODAYTUESDAYLadies Bible StudyChapel @ 9:15 AMIntercessors PrayerRoom 227 @ 12:00 PMOpen Gym VolleyballGymnasium @ 7:00 PM

WEDNESDAY5:00 PMFamily Dinner | TrailheadPizza Night

6:00 PMInvitation To Prayer | SanctuaryKids Praise Company (K-5th Grade Choir) | Room 217Witness (Middle School Choir)| Room 221Priority (High School Choir) |Worship Arts Center

7:00 PMRainbows Club | Room 101-103Mpact Girls Club | Room 201-207Royal Rangers Boys Club | Room 217-219Middle School | FiresideHigh School | Youth CenterLadies Bible Study | Hospitality CenterMen's Bible Study | Room 221Alpha Course | Room 229Engaging Your Culture | Room 230Different Children, Different Needs | Room 228A Blueprint For Aging | ChapelPCC Choir Rehearsal | Worship Arts Center

THURSDAYDeborah MinistriesFireside @ 9:30 AM

FRIDAYEncounter: SinglesChapel @ 7:00 PM

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8:45 AMFinancial Peace University

Hospitality Center

9:00 AMPreschool Sunday School

Rooms 101–102Elementary Sunday School

TrailheadJunior Bible Quiz

Room 208Middle School Sunday School

FiresideHigh School Sunday School

Youth CenterJapanese Bible Study

Room 228Young Families

Room 229 & 230FaithBuilders

ChapelLifeSkills

Gymnasium

10:30 AMCelebration Worship Service

SanctuaryJapanese Fellowship Church

Room 228Preschool Kids Church

Rooms 101–102Elementary Kids Church

Trailhead

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