What’s happening with PBC this week:
(Meetings are here at church unless otherwise noted)
Sundays: 9:00 am Sunday service
5-7 pm iYouth
Mondays : 10:00am Ladies Bible Study (Sept 8)
5:30pm First Place For Health (Sept 8)
Thursdays: 7:00am Men’s Bible Study (at Café Colorado)
10:00am Senior’s Bible Study (at Jean Townsend’s)
10:00am Senior’s Bible Study (at Jean Townsend’s)
Save the Date
Save the date of August 31st before church service for a pancake breakfast hosted by the church elders. The
elders are going to start serving at 7:00 am, so get here early .
Veterans 4 Veterans will be having a "yard sale" on Saturday, September 13 in the front of the Quality Inn (aka Pagosa Lodge). If you would like to donate something for this event, the veterans will be willing to come pick it up. Call Eve Taylor for details.
PBC Ladies Bible Study will be having a weekly fall session starting on Monday, Sept. 8th. Bible study books can be picked up at the secretary's desk or see Carol Frakes. Price for the books is $7.00. All ladies are invited and most welcome to attend. 
Pastor Tom is wanting to do a parenting class beginning the middle of September and running through the middle of November. It is an 8-week course called "Shepherding a Child's Heart". This class will be held at the church with childcare provided. If you are interested in doing the class, please let him know or contact the church office on Monday or Thursday, or use the bulletin tear off and drop in offering box. 
Our PBC Library has recently received donations of many more books. A large collection of Novels by Karen Kingsbury and many worthwhile educational and inspirational writings by noted Authors were added. As always, CD's of Pastor Toms weekly sermons, Christian Music, Family Living, Biographies, Children's books and much more is available as a convenient alternative to the Public Library. Just follow the "Library" sign in the east hallway before or after the Service!
FIRST PLACE 4 HEALTH….is a fresh approach to a healthy lifestyle. The First Place 4 Heath program has delivered health and weight management instruction and support to small groups meeting in more than 12,000 churches since 1981. FP4H offers a 12-week session with emphasis on a balanced lifestyle in all 4 areas of life- mental, physical, emotional and spiritual. This program points members to God’s strength and creates a compassionate support group that helps members stay accountable in a positive environment. The fall session will begin on September 8. For more information, contact Marie Rascoe, 970-946-9379 or 731-3185.
Annual Christian Women’s Retreat at Sonlight Camp
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 Almost 30 years ago, in the fall, a small group of women began meeting for a Christian Women’s Retreat. This non-denomination retreat is still going strong and will take place Oct. 3-5 at Sonlight Camp. The retreat is for all women, 18 and older.The cost is $150 and includes two nights lodging and six meals. A $60 deposit will hold your place. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to relax and enjoy the beauty of God’s creation and the fellowship of other women of faith. For more information, contact Denise McCabe 946-3034.
Returning Speaker is Cheryl Meakins, author, speaker, mentor, and modern day abolitionist. You find out more at www.CherylMeakins.com
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New Members Class
If you are interested in being a member of PBC, please fill out the form on the back of the bulletin and drop it in the offering box at the back of the church. New members class will be September 9 at 6:00 pm here at the church.
Prayer Update
Janna and Daniel Ross are missionaries with Children’s Hope Ukraine and are supported by PBC.
"Please pray for Daniel if you can. He's been sick for two weeks and we still don't know what it is. His main symptom is a very painful body, mostly muscles. He's been to the hospital, done blood work, did a thorough exam, and has been communicating with a doctor. Its still a mystery, and it's just frustrating not knowing. Also, it would be cool if you emailed him some words of encouragement because he's going a little stir crazy. You know Daniel, always running around, building stuff, loving on kids, and helping people. Just sitting at home for such a long time is not his cup of tea. Thanks so much; I appreciate it.”
"Please pray for Daniel if you can. He's been sick for two weeks and we still don't know what it is. His main symptom is a very painful body, mostly muscles. He's been to the hospital, done blood work, did a thorough exam, and has been communicating with a doctor. Its still a mystery, and it's just frustrating not knowing. Also, it would be cool if you emailed him some words of encouragement because he's going a little stir crazy. You know Daniel, always running around, building stuff, loving on kids, and helping people. Just sitting at home for such a long time is not his cup of tea. Thanks so much; I appreciate it.”
Jo Henslee would like to thank everyone for the prayers, well wishes, food, cards and books that people dropped off. She stills has both boots but has upgraded to walking with a cane. God is good !
AET3 Joshua Pringle
has been in Hawaii for almost 6 weeks and has already been through rare
historical events when an earthquake and 2 hurricanes threatened the Hawaiian
Islands and also has had the opportunity to be a part of a team to repair fire
damage on a C130 at Coast Guard Air Station Barber's Point. This is awesome for
Josh to learn this much this soon after arriving fresh out of school. Josh is
working on getting qualified on his job. There are quite a few qualifications
that have to be done after arriving at a new base. Since this is Josh's first
air base, his qualifications are difficult and very time consuming. Josh is kept so
busy, he barely misses his furniture and household items that are on their way
from storage in Jacksonville, FL. NOT! His "stuff" is not due to arrive until
September 15th, and it has been hard to set up house and keep from spending
money on things that will be there soon. (if you can call it soon) Josh
arrived July 9th, so that is approximately 2 months in a bare apartment. His
car arrived in good shape with damage to only one of the wheels.
Josh has a roommate/
coworker, Kyle, arriving from school next week. Kyle graduated in the next
class from Josh at Elizabeth city, NC. Josh has visited
several churches, but doesn't know which one is best for him. Please pray for
him to have clear direction from the Lord. Josh is doing well
and enjoying his new job and home.
Caleb has been in the field a lot, preparing for another deployment which
is scheduled for early 2015. He will be going to NTC in November which is the
deployment prep. that is in Death Valley, CA. He seems to be getting better
after the tragedy of a co-worker taking his own life almost a month ago. It was
hard on Caleb because it was so close.
Caleb is being promoted to corporal and he has 2 soldiers in his ranks. I
think he enjoys being at Fort Carson even though it is a smaller base, so not as
much going on all the time. Also, it has been such a rainy summer, so very
different from El Paso, TX for sure. Caleb gets to come home for a 4 day during Labor Day weekend, so it will be
great to see him. Back to "field" as soon as he gets back. In approximately 5 months, Caleb will be making the decision about
re-enlistment again. Please pray for clear direction from the Lord. Melissa, Caleb's fiance, is still working at City Market here in Pagosa
Springs, but working in the floral dept. instead of the pharmacy. Less stress
for sure!
Thanks for prayers
and support!
Update on Dana Chavez, wife to Matt Chavez. Dana has been released from the hospital in Denver and is due home today.
Serving our Family this week (8/31)
Nursery: Aubrie & Kynslie L.
Preschool: Kristie B.
1st-5th Grade: Stephen P.
Greeters: Troy & Marie R.
Refreshments: Wanda P.
iYouth Meal : Emily B.
iYouth Meal : Emily B.
Serving our Family next week (9/7)
Nursery: ????
Preschool: Christy P.
1st-5th Grade: Stephen P.
Greeters: Mike & Bobbi C.
Refreshments: ?????
iYouth Meal : ?????
MISSIONS UPDATES
Bill & Barbara Fair (InFaith)
Bill and Barbara have breakfast bible studies and many discipleship times during a "regular" week. Bill preaches when called at different area churches. They also have "Training of the Twelve" Rodeo Bible Camp in LaVeta and Mountaintop Retreat in Montrose each spring/early summer. This spring was very busy with a trip to see Barbara's mom in Georgia. After that, they traveled to Maryland for an 'InFaith' mission conference, then arrived home over a month later. Even though the "loop" was long, the fellow missionaries, friends and family they saw along the way refreshed their spirit. Bill and Barbara made a trip to Denver to see Amy, their daughter, graduate this spring from Denver Seminary in Youth and Family ministries, with an emphasis on counseling . Bill, Barbara and Amy attended a Young Life Camp in British Columbia, Canada this summer. They learned a lot observing 360 teens for 7 days. They are wanting to start a Young Life Club here.
Family is a major part of Bill and Barbara's lives. They have seven "grands" that keep them busy,
but blessed.
"It remains our goal and mission to share Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ with those the Lord puts in our path. We so appreciate your prayers for us and our family, as well as for Amy as she seeks what the Lord has for her next. Your gifts and involvement in our ministry are blessings from the Lord for us. Thank You !!"
but blessed.
"It remains our goal and mission to share Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ with those the Lord puts in our path. We so appreciate your prayers for us and our family, as well as for Amy as she seeks what the Lord has for her next. Your gifts and involvement in our ministry are blessings from the Lord for us. Thank You !!"
SOUTHEAST ASIA - Emily Buikema
Thanks for your prayers and support!
AFRICA - The Hauger Family
Bananas and Rainbows
Sounds
like a children’s book title, huh? It’s not.
We live in a hard
place. You’ve probably read our posts that describe the violence, the poverty,
the corruption, the constant strain of want and bombarding requests for help.
Yes. We are called to this. But, calling isn’t easy and grace doesn’t include
comfortable convenience. Some days, living on the edge of the slum, moving with
poor women, we deal with personal problems so foreign to our “American minds”
that I must gulp, swallow my complaints and simply choose to sing.
Lately, we’ve wondered
what it might be like to not raise the 5 year old who’s been a part of us for
three years now. We’ve struggled with limited opportunities on
where and how to educate our kids. Gouging gasoline prices, skyrocketing food
costs, daily concerns about security… All these trials threaten to steal my
peace, and silence the joy of service.
It’s times like this
that I ALWAYS find Jesus moving in the shadows of small blessings, like He’s
teasing a game of hide and seek, inviting me to play, to laugh, to be brave
because He’s there, right there, even in the midst of tenuous
uncertainty.
There was a day so
difficult I couldn’t restrain the sad tears welling in me. That was the day I
saw the Lord in the surprise of bananas and the glory of a rainbow.
Mind you, bananas are
fairly common here but none seemed to grow on the tree we planted over a year
ago. Our second Christmas tree, not more than 3 feet high in the pot was
transferred to the yard and grew in crazy measures, standing taller than our
almost 6 foot son, but no bananas. Not a one.
Despite nursing it to
bear fruit, nothing came of our efforts. I gave up.
Weeks later, there they
were, like an overnight birth – bananas!
That same evening,
after ministering a day of crisis to faith-filled solutions, the ride home found
us following a brilliant rainbow – uncommon beauty in shantytown. We laughed,
dancing in the evening’s glorious glow.
I realize these
blessings might not sound like much compared to miracle healings or dramatic
deliverance, amazing testimonies we’ve also experienced here. But when Jesus
shows up in those small, small things - like bananas and rainbows - His intimate
presence invades difficulties and coaxes my grateful smile.
Although we see Him in the profound, what small
things will you see God in today?
Asante sana for your
encouragement, support and prayers.
hugs from the haugers
Ooo0o
Elder On Call for September
Dale Glispey
Our elders would really like to know about your prayers needs and
questions. Please let them know what’s happening with you.
