The Pastor's Pen….

Greetings PBBC Family,

PBBC will celebrate its 70th year in ministry this October. That’s right, it was seventy years ago in October of 1940 that our church was formally given birth. As the years have passed our church has experienced joyous years of worship and service in honor of Christ our Lord. Be proud of your accomplishments for as a church you have seen many come to know Christ as Savior, you have instructed them with the truth of God’s word, and you have inspired to many to use their spiritual gifts in the ministry.

I am very happy to announce that Sunday, October 3, 2010 will be Homecoming Sunday at PBBC.  Plans are presently in the making in order to make our special day of worship, music, fellowship and celebration a most memorable experience.

On behalf of the PBBC family, I would like to extend an invitation to everyone associated with our church or who has a history with our fellowship to please mark your calendar and plan to attend PBBC’s Homecoming. We are so excited about the prospect of seeing so many of our friends and their families. Those of you who receive this newsletter please help us by spreading the word. Activities for the day will begin with Sunday School at 10 a.m., Worship at 11 a.m., lunch at Noon, and an afternoon concert at 2 p.m. featuring Peter Ramsey, our organist and guest musicians. We will tell you more about the concert as our musicians are all confirmed.

There are a couple of other events fast approaching that I would remind you of. Please make plans to join us for Holy Week Luncheon Services, Monday, March 29 through Wednesday, March 31 at 12:10. We will begin each day in the sanctuary with worship and then dismiss in twenty minutes for a lunch together. Our schedule of guests for the week are Monday, Mr. Peter Ramsey, who will inspire our hearts to worship through music. Tuesday’s guest speaker will be Rev. Frank Gribble of Fieldale Baptist Church. On Wednesday our pulpit guest will be Rev. Linda Theise, Pastor of Fieldale United Methodist Church. On Thursday evening we will come together once more at 7 p.m. for a very special Tenebrae Service. Our church will host Oak Level Baptist as guests this year. I have extended an invitation to other churches in our immediate area to join us on this evening as well.

For the children we are planning a Spring Fling Easter Egg Hunt and fun activities on Saturday, March 20 from 10:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. If you would like to volunteer to assist in any way for this children's event please see Charlene Hewitt. This event will be for children in Kindergarten through the 4th grade.

As you can see there is a lot going on here at PBBC. I hope that you will all make plans to join in and be a part of it.

                                                                                             Jim

Sunday, March 14

Ushers: Carlton Craig, Paul Ross, Charles Anthony, Creed Maxey

                 Deacon for March...

                                 Phil Dalton

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 The CD Ministry workers meet at the church each Monday morning to make CDs of the Sunday service. Tommy Rakestraw encourages anyone who would like to have  CDs of each of the Sunday services or a CD of just one special service to call the church office so they can make one for you.

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2010 Lord’s Supper Schedule

Robert & Jackie Coleman:

 January, April, July, October

Merle White & Dot Waleski:

 February, May, August, November

Rachel Koontz & Mike Belton:

March, June, September, December

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 Van Drivers for February 2010

7  Robert Coleman

14  Donna Anthony

21  Clyde Lawson

28  Paul Ross

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Grace Network….

¨ Food Item for March: Potato Products

¨ Drop your change in the offering plate each week for “Change for Grace”

“Little is much, when God is in it”

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Our “Card Shower Ministry”

Recipient for March is:

George Philpott

Landmark Center, Room 307

P.O. Box 459

Stuart, VA 24171

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Computer Classes…

Our Saturday afternoon computer classes will resume March 20, followed by the next class on April 3.

The classes will be held in West Hall, Room 110 at Patrick Henry Community College, beginning at 2:00.

                                                                   — Susan Shively

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ACTS 4 MINISTRIES...

After 5 years of seeking the Lord for a way to become involved in ministry, ACTS 4 MINISTRIES was birthed in the heart of Ron Harris in September of 2006.

Desperately wanting to make a difference in the lives of others, Ron was shown that by ministering to the physical needs of hurting individuals, people would see, first hand, the love of Christ.

 ACTS 4 MINISTRIES is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization supported by over 90 volunteers in Martinsville and Henry County.

The mission of ACTS 4 MINISTRIES is to meet both the physical and spiritual needs of hurting individuals. With God’s direction, we will be the hands and feet of Christ as we reach out and help His creation in a variety of different situations.

Several weeks ago Shirley Eanes received an email from the United Way concerning this ministry —ACTS 4 was accepting applications for needed house repairs.  Shirley submitted Alton and Delores Nunn’s house. The Nunn’s were contacted by ACTS 4 and became their first choice over the other applicants. Work is scheduled to begin on the Nunn’s house the week of  February 22.

Congratulations Alton and Delores! Everyone at PBBC is excited for you.

To find out more about the ACTS 4 MINISTRIES check out their website at: www.acts4ministries.com

We will keep you updated on the progress of the repairs and how you may become involved with this special ministry.

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New Ministry...

We are starting a new ministry similar to the Shawl Ministry which will target sick children particularly those in Neonatal Intensive Care or Pediatric Intensive Care.  Our first quilt has already gone to a premature baby born to a friend of Chrissy Green in Richmond.  We will be making quilts that are kid friendly (bright designs that are machine stitched for durability) which will be prayed over.  We are asking the support of the church in several ways:

• Donate any pieces of fabric that could be used in a quilt design that you may have left over from other projects. These quilts do not require very much fabric so even as little as ¼ yard would be useful. If you would like to make a monetary donation please make it through the church and designate it for the quilt ministry.

• Pray for us as we begin this ministry and pray for the children who will be receiving them.

• Join us in making quilts. If you would like directions for making the quilts or in the specifics of what is desired, contact Jean Garvin.

• Let us know of children in the community that are seriously ill.

• If you have a sewing machine that you do not use and would be willing to loan to the group, please let Jean Garvin know. We are planning to have periodic work sessions at the church.

Thank you for your help and support as we begin this new mission.

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EMBRACE THE WORLD

 CBF Global Missions Offering

Ingathering: March 28 

Goal: $1500        

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Announcements…

•  Time changes this weekend: move your clock ahead 1 hour before going to bed Saturday night.

•  Donations of plastic eggs and candy are needed for the Easter Egg on Saturday, March 20.

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“And whatsoever ye do in word or deed,

do all in the name of the Lord Jesus,

giving thanks to God and the Father by him.”

Colossians 3:17

Updated 3/10/2010