PERSONAL LIFE

Boundaries: When to Say Yes When to Say No

April 7- May 26, 2010

Material Fee: $12.00 includes participant workbook
Course Instructor: Amanda M Allen, M.A ~ New Day Counseling

Boundaries is a unique journey --- of spiritual growth, of challenge to change, of problem solving, of recovery, of hope. Offering practical help and encouragement to all who seek a healthy, balance life, Boundaries presents insight and wisdom for those seeking to deal with their inability to say no. This 8-week series is based on ...Read more & Register

FAMILY LIFE

Different Children, Different Needs

April 14-June 16

Material Fee: $20.00 per participant. $35.00 per couple. Participant materials cannot be shared.
Course Instructor: Linda Noah and Charity McCauley

Have you ever noticed how two children raised in the same household can look and act so different and wondered why? Are there days you look at your precious cherub exasperated and in complete confusion because you have no clue why they are acting the way they do? The key to ...Read more & Register

SPIRITUAL LIFE

Snapshots: Images of the Father in the Life of the Son

Begins April 7

Course Instructor: Steve Burgess, Wycliffe Pastor on hiatus

Did you know that God the Father is knowable? Using the Gospels, Bible teacher, Pastor Steve Burgess will walk you through several “snapshots” of how Jesus related with others and through that see the Father in action. Taking each account into consideration, we will then reflect on where we might find ourselves, or others, in the image and through that discern the Father’s heart toward us. This class is excellent for those wanting to know the Bible better and gain an understanding how that knowledge impacts are daily lives. Register Online.

Men's Bible Study: No More Christian Nice Guy

Wednesdays, March 10 - June 9, 2010
7:00 - 8:30PM

Materials: No More Christian Nice Guy

Through independent reading, small group discussion, and instructor challenges LeRoy Moody, Ron Stokes and Pastor Tom Ming will extend a powerful challenge and a hopeful message that elevates the true biblical model of manhood above prevailing views in the church and contemporary culture.

"Recovering nice guy" This author points the way for all men who yearn to live a life of boldness and conviction--like Jesus... Read more & Register Online

Open Arms International: Good Friday Breakfast

Friday, April 2
7:00 AM at the Oregon Convention Center

Join us on April 2 for a very special Good Friday breakfast. Special speaker, Nick Vujicic, a courageous young man born without arms or legs, yet living life without imitations, will share his inspirational life story. Visit www.PortlandGoodFridayBreakfast.org to secure your tickets ($35 each). For more information, Contact LeRoy Moody at 503-885-8208

Merge Event for Youth and Young Adults

Saturday, April 10 // 8:30 AM

Merge is back and better than ever! If you are in middle school, high school or are a young adult, join us as we partner with other youth ministries from the Portland area to serve at Portland Rescue Mission, Neighborhood House, Portland Parks and more! We'll meet at PCC at 8:30am to check in and get assigned to a service project and come back together later that evening to celebrate what God has done through our traditional Merge worship service. Check it out at www.MergePDX.com for more info!

Interested in Becoming a Marriage Mentor?

Marriage Mentoring is all about linking seasoned couples with less experienced couples for an amazing experience that pays huge dividends for both couples. Does that sound like something you would be interested in getting involved in, either as a mentor couple or mentoree couple?

We are currently looking for married couples who would be interested in being trained as mentors and linked to other couples in the church. This would include a weekend training and mentor certification with Pastor Ray and Linda Noah before being connected to another couple. You will complete diagnostics, be given powerful tools to lead your mentoree couple, and experience the joy of your own relationship being enriched. For more information, click here.

Hilltop Open Enrollment

Hilltop Preschool and Kindergarten, located on the Portland Christian Center campus, exists to provide a quality education in a nurturing Christian environment through:

• Academic Excellence
• Spiritual Development
• Social Development
• Creative Expression

For more information, please contact the school office at 503-245-3183 to speak with Anna Busby, school director and reserve a space for your child this fall. Tours are available. For more information about Hilltop School, click here

Northwest University College Visitation

Friday March 19 // 5:45 AM – 9:30 PM

High School students of all ages (parents, too!) are invited to join us for a trip to Northwest University in Seattle to see if it is a college you may like to think about attending. You'll have an opportunity to sit in classes, tour the campus and dorms, eat in the cafeteria and meet the faculty. We'll leave the church bright and early at 5:45 AM and be back no later than 9:30 PM. This event is free but pre-registration is required. Register Online.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT MENUS

• March 10 - Indoor picnic grilled burgers and hot dogs with potato salad baked beans and slaw.
• March 17 - Italian pot roast with bowtie pasta, salad and garlic bread.
• March 24 - NO Dinners due to Spring Break Week
• March 31 - Chicken or beef taco salads

Annual Church Meeting

Sunday, March 21 // 5 PM
Sanctuary

Mark your calendars for the Annual All-Church Business Meeting on March 21 at 5:00 PM. Three deacons will be selected at the Annual Meeting by the church body. The nominating committee would like to present Doug MacLardy, Mike Jones, Arnold Quigley and Randy Carl for consideration to this honorable position of church leadership. You must have renewed your church membership for 2010 in order to place a vote. Please click here for more info and/or to renew your membership online.

Church Bylaws Revision

Under the authorization of the Board of Deacon, a bylaws revision team has proposed updating the PCC Bylaws. This proposal, which represents only language adjustments and no substantive changes, will be presented and voted on by the membership at the Annual Church Business Meeting. A copy of the proposed changes can be downloaded by clicking here

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME

Sunday, March 14th - Remember to move your clocks AHEAD one hour.

Active Adults Bowling

Friday, March 19
1 PM at Sunset Lanes in Beaverton

All seniors are invited to join us for an afternoon of bowling fun at Sunset Lanes in Beaverton. Cost for this event is $6.50 per person for two hours of bowling and shoe rental. Even if you do not care for bowling, come along and cheer on your friends! Contact the Active Adults department (email) in the church office to hold your spot!

Middle School Spring Break BBQ

Wednesday, March 24 // 6-8 PM
Pastor Aaron and Noelle’s Home

All Middle Schoolers are invited to join us for food, fun and fellowship at Pastor Aaron & Noelle's house in Tigard for a fun spring break BBQ. Contact the Youth Department (email) in the church office at 503-245-7735 for driving directions or more information. Don’t forget to bring a friend!

Palm Sunday Evening of Worship

Begin the EASTER WEEK with an evening of Worship
March 28, 2010 ~ 6:00 PM

Praise and Worship, Water Baptism, Communion, and Special Prayer for the Sick Meet and Greet with coffee and cookies for all the family immediately after the worship service.

Elementary Kids Ministry

9 AM and 11 AM Services

Kids, join us on Sundays this month as we launch our brand-new, super-exciting curriculum, 252 Basics, in both KidTrek at 9 AM and Super Church at 11 AM.

252 Basics is built around 3 Basic Truths: Wisdom, Faith and Friendship. These truths are amplified through 36 monthly Virtues and 150 Bible Stories. Inspired by Luke 2:52, our goal is for kids to graduate from 5th grade knowing: "I need to make the wise choice; I can trust God no matter what; and I should treat others the way I want to be treated." Join us! You won’t want to miss it!

Youth Choirs

This Wednesday, March 10 is the deadline to join!

There’s still time to join...Witness and Priority will be open to new members until Wednesday, March 10th. Come, be a part of one of these great choirs as they prepare for their summer tours. Witness, our Middle School Choir, meets every Wednesday night at 6:00 PM in room 221. Priority, our High School and College choir, meets every Wednesday night at 6:00 PM in the Choir room. Bring your friends and come join in the fun! Contact Music Ministries in the Church office (email) for more information, or to sign up!

The Preemie Project

Sunday, April 11 is our deadline!

Comforting babies, on stitch at a time! If you are a knitter, we invite you to join us in helping to bless mothers of premature babies born at Doernbecher Hospital. We are looking for people who can knit baby hats for these tiny ones. Our goal is to have 100 hats by April 11th. If you’d like to help with this project, please contact Barb Signalness in the church office (email)