Perspectives

Women’s Corner: News from Women's Ministries

Our annual Spring Tea, “TRINKETS AND TREASURES,” will be held on Friday, April 25 at noon at the church. We will hear an inspiring message along with a beautiful tea setting, wonderful food, delightful fellowship, door prizes and an opportunity to win a handmade afghan. More details will be coming. Why not pick up the phone right now and ask a friend to join you?

HEARTS AND HANDS— It was with great sadness that we learned of the death of our dear friend Dorothy Burleson. She was a lady who was always there, ready to serve our cause. We continue our White Cross Projects, making layettes for babies in Cameroon and also rolling bandages.

On Thursday, March 20 at 9:30 AM, we again will have our “Baby Shower.” A representative from the Sacramento Life Center, Roseville Clinic, will be speaking. All women are cordially invited to attend and share in the excitement and fun of opening all those packages with items for the little ones. Details are provided in Sunday bulletins.

VALENTINE LUNCHEON – On Friday, February 8 we hosted 140 single and alone ladies for our annual Valentine Luncheon. We were pleased that this was a significantly larger number than in previous years. It was a wonderful day with great food, a wonderful musical program, and door prizes.

WOMEN’S SUMMER SERIES – “Purs-uing God” is the theme for studies the four Tuesdays in June. Led by Elenor Kern, the sessions are from 10:00 AM to Noon June 3, 10, 17, and 24. Short DVD talks by Women of Faith speakers will also be shown. In addition to some wonderful teaching, refreshments, door prizes and friendly fellowship are also a part of these exciting days.

Men’s Ministries

“Give unto others as God has given unto you.”

On January 30 our men were pleased to have Paul Wright share his personal journey. Among the experiences Paul shared with us was a harrowing incident — that of surviving a plane crash in which the pilot and his wife were killed. Paul has been on mission trips, involved in Christian education, and survived a recent serious heart attack. Paul is a real Christian survivor and an appreciated member of our congregation. Well done, Paul! Following Paul’s talk, the men thoroughly enjoyed an excellent lunch catered by Jan and Ben Whaley. We thank them, too.

On March 5, Rev. Kim Nelson, a Presbyterian minister in San Francisco, will share his ministerial and life experiences. Dr. Nelson is the son of our members Darrell and Ginny Nelson. We look forward to hearing from him.

Missions . . . What’s new?

"Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone, everywhere.” Jesus…
[Mark 16:15 NLT]

The Missionary outreach of PGCC is a deeply rooted core value. We currently partner with eleven missionaries throughout the world. We serve as financial and prayer partners with a variety of ministries — from local church planting to assisting with HIV and AIDS patients in Nigeria, Africa.

COMING EVENT

On Sunday July 13 we will be holding a Missionary Faire before and after each service. We are inviting all of our missionaries to either attend or provide us with a current DVD so that we can better understand and assist them in their ministry outreach. Displays will be available so that you can better acquaint yourself with our Missionaries and their ministries.

What’s up with the Flocks?

WHEN TWO BECAME ONE

Our Flocks have undergone a period of reorganization over the last six months and are now up and running, thanks to a lot of hard work performed by our GREAT FLOCK GROUP LEADERS. We even took two Flocks and combined them into one exciting Flock. They have selected the name “Faith Keepers” for their new Flock – rather catchy wouldn’t you say!

OVERHEARD IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Recently a Flock member was asked by a friend while they were playing tennis, if his Flock had any openings, and if so, could he and his wife join? The Flock member assured him there was plenty of room and invited his friend to come and visit. We are happy to report that they are now members of that Flock. Stories such as these are now becoming common here at PGCC. The message here is that Flock members are realizing the value and blessings of being in a Flock. They are experiencing the fact that being a member of a Flock is where strangers become acquaintances, acquaintances become friends and friends become family.

Being a member of a Flock is a great way to be part of PGCC’s mission:

• Connecting people through fellowship

• Deepening our spiritual journey through discipleship;

• Engaging God through worship;

• Blessing others through caring relationships; and

• Impacting our world through outreach.

If you are not in a Flock but would like to be, please call the church and ask for Pastor Bill or Sharon Donaldson, and they will be glad to discuss this wonderful opportunity with you.

Did You Know?

Here’s a unique resource for you

The Foothills branch of Habitat for Humanity has just opened a ReStore, located at 8270 Industrial Avenue in Roseville. It sells donated building materials such as electrical and plumbing supplies, hardware, lumber, flooring, tile, carpeting, light fixtures, latex paints, landscape material, furniture and appliances at a greatly reduced price. The new store is open for sales on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Revenue generated from the ReStore will support the construction of affordable houses in Placer County, in partnership with lower-income residents, by offering a low-interest, non-profit loan with “sweat equity” as part of the down payment.

Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian organization dedicated to eliminating substandard housing, and is founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a simple, decent, affordable place to live in dignity and safety. To shop for construction material or to volunteer for work at the store, call (916) 797-8673, or e-mail restore@foothillshabitat.org.

From the Library corner

We are pleased to announce that we have begun a large print section in our church library. It is a very small collection right now, but it will be growing. If you have need of large print books, stop by on Sunday morning and check us out. Also, if you have any large print books that would be appropriate for a church library, we would appreciate donations of additional books.

Need a ride?

Are you in need of a ride to a doctor’s appointment, the grocery store or any other urgent errand? PGCC has a crew of drivers ready and willing to help you! To make arrangements for this kind of transportation, please call Ron Ballantine, the coordinator of this ministry.

Music and drama planned for Good Friday Service

The Sanctuary Choir will present “Colors of Grace: Lessons for Lent” at 7:00 PM Friday, March 21 in the Sanctuary. The events of Thursday and Friday of Christ’s passion are studied in this choral and dramatic work.

From His Thursday evening Passover meal, through Friday’s dark hours on the cross, Christ continued to illuminate the Truth. Even in His final hours, the Teacher was showing us by example the greatest lessons of His ministry: Service, Obedience, Humility, and Forgiveness. These four lessons will be revealed in song, color and symbolism. The evening will conclude with communion.

Please join us for this service on one of the holiest days of the church year.

Music Department to say “Thank You for the Song!”

On Sunday, May 18 at 3:00 PM, the Sanctuary Choir, Chancelaires and Grace Notes music groups will present a very special afternoon of music. The theme, “Thank You for the Song,” is a celebration of some of each group’s favorite anthems sung in the past ten years under Barbara Latter’s leadership.

Each group voted for their favorite numbers. “We have been able to arrange most of their top-rated anthems into a vibrant and meaningful concert,” Barbara says.

The congregation is encouraged to save the date and invite friends and family to enjoy this afternoon of music.