The Way of Courage!

Two tragedies in the waters on opposite sides of the nation this week provoke a somber reminder. In a split second, all that is familiar and secure can be blown away! The disastrous onboard explosion and fire sinking the dive-boat Conception on Monday have stunned the Santa Barbara seaside community. Read more

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Bring A Friend to Church Day Update

Hey, Pastor Rodlie, here. I just wanted to give an update regarding our bring-a-friend-to-church launch. As you know, we’ve been praying about this initiative for months. We sent out invites to 5,000 homes in our community. We put up a commercial on social media. But, most importantly, you invited your friends. You stepped out of your comfort zone and invited them to come with you, and they did.

Here are some stats we should celebrate:
1. We had 1,644 people attend between both services. That represents our highest number for a regular Sabbath in years.
2. Our average attendance so far this year has been 1,191, so this is clearly above average. For context, our average attendance for 2018 was 1,192 people and in 2017 it was 1,224 people.
3. We had 32 first time guests this past Sabbath. We normally have 1-2 per week. And, for context, we had 3 first time guests at this same Sabbath last year.

So there is much to praise God for. The series is not done, though, so keep inviting your friends!

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Adventurer First Meeting

The first Adventurer Club meeting will be held Sunday, September 15, at 10:00 AM in the Pioneer Classrooms.

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Arise Intensive

We’re excited to announce that PMC is helping sponsor a really unique discipleship weekend coming up with Pastor Ty Gibson and Pastor David Asscherick beginning September 21-22.

The truth is that once in a while, we all need a reset in our Christian experience, whether you’re a brand-new Christian or a 103-year-old church elder. Join us for a weekend that aims to re-introduce you to the God of the most beautiful story ever told. He longs for us to understand the biblical narrative—a story all about redemption, relationship, restoration, and re-creation.

During the weekend, they’ll be breaking down the big picture of Scripture, reframing who God is in light of the Bible as a story, and giving you some practical tools for your Christian experience and witness. Our hope is that as we dig into the Story of the Bible, you’ll fall in love with God all over again and become part of an active community of storytellers who want to build His Kingdom.

The regular cost is $125, but for Andrews Students, it can be as inexpensive as $65.

For more information and to register, go to www.ariseintensive.com. Finally, Andrews students will receive 10 co-currIcular credits for attending.

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Guidance for Nurturing Children

Learn strategies each month from experts in parenting and child development to address your concerns in raising children. Topics to be covered will be chosen by those who attend the first meeting. Possible topics are discipline techniques, emotion regulation for kids and parents, communication skills, peer involvement, and how to compromise with your kids. Led by Alina M. Baltazar, Ph.D., MSW, licensed clinical social worker, family therapist, and certified family life educator. Beginning Sunday, September 15, 10:30 a.m. in the youth chapel and continuing on the third Sunday of each month. Sponsored by the Family Life Committee.

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New Andrews Study Bible NIV

Andrews University is delighted to announce the long-awaited release of the New International Version of the landmark Andrews Study Bible on Thursday, September 5, with a special celebration discount at the ABC Christian Book Center in Berrien Springs on Sunday, September 8.

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Join a GROW Group!

The Fall GROW Groups season will be starting soon, and we have partnered with AUSA to provide a wide variety of wonderful small groups for you to join. Registration is now open to join a group!

Head over to pmchurch.org/grow now to check out the options and sign up for a group online, OR you can text to join a group! The number is 269.281.2345—just text the code of the group you want to join, without the GG#. (For example: Sun-01)

You’ll experience discipleship, meet new people, and support others as they support you throughout the semester.

If you have any questions, email us at growgroups@pmchurch.org. Join us as we GROW together!

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