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A Note from Pastor Chelsea
While driving around town together the other day, my sister-in-law Brandi was surfing through various radio stations. She paused as we heard Prince's voice sing out:
"Yeah hey, they say two thousand zero zero party over, oops, out of time
So tonight I'm gonna party like it's nineteen ninety-nine ..."
Remember that ear worm?
I had to laugh as I realized that song was released
20 years ago. Remember that Y2K panic? Everyone was told to prepare for the worst because the computers were going to rebel! We needed to buy all the canned goods!
To be fair, I was 11 years old, so my perception of what was actually being communicated was slightly warped.
Still, I remember the collective buildup of anxiety that seemed to permeate the news and how quickly people seemed to buy into the notion that things would soon be out of control. Most of us look back now and have a bit of a laugh when we realize what a great big nothing the Y2K panic turned out to be. Talk about an oversized, disproportionate, and, frankly, silly bit of ruckus!
Do you ever wonder if God looks at our reactions in life and thinks the same? Don't get me wrong - I wholeheartedly believe that God deeply cares about and empathizes with us even in our most emotional and anxious state. But I wonder if there aren't times where he just smiles and thinks, "If only you would trust me."
We're very good and saying we trust God. We aren't so great at executing it. We get so caught up in our own spiral of "What if ... ?" that we lose sight of the God who has shown us time and again just how faithful and trustworthy he is. We neglect scriptures that tell us of God's sovereignty (
1 Chronicles 29:11-12), God's goodness (
Psalm 34:8), God's authority (
Isaiah 55:8-11), and God's steadfastness (
Psalm 86:15), choosing instead to transcend into a web of worry.
This past Sunday, I shared with you that if we follow Jesus, we know that evil days will come. It isn't a matter of if, but when. However, God has given us complete armor for the battles ahead! (
Ephesians 6:10-18) It's our job to reach out and take it from the Armor Bearer and put it on.
When we prepare our hearts for the struggles ahead by putting on God's armor proactively and not reactively, we resist the temptation to take the smallest of obstacles and turn them into Y2K-sized debacles.
Why not take some time in the days ahead to reflect on God's character - to remind yourself that he truly is in control? Release your anxieties to God - he can handle them.
Trusting with you,
Pastor Chelsea
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People of Extravagant Love
John 13:34-35
As Christians, we
love God and
love people by giving our lives for others because Jesus gave His life for us. But that love and sacrifice is not just for the preferred future when everything is as it should be. It means
loving now because we know God is working right now! In other words, love is a verb ... it's something we do!
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Parkgate Wi-Fi
If you use a tablet or smartphone to study God's Word during one of our services, complimentary Wi-Fi is now available throughout the building.
Password:
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Parkgate App
Download the Parkgate App on your smartphone. Head to your App Store, search "Sharefaith," and download the app. Then search for Parkgate Community Church, hit save and enjoy!
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Online Giving
In order to make it easier for you to support the ministry of our church we have added online giving as an option for you on our app and through our website.
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RightNow Media
Join the Netflix of Bible Studies. Reserve access to this free library by
contacting the church office with your e-mail address to request an invitation.
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Text Alerts
Sign up for text alerts about important church gatherings and ministries. To opt in, text "Join PCC" to 40650. Be sure to leave a space between the words "Join" and "PCC."
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Upcoming Events Calendar
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1.4 - 1.6.19
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IMPACT Winter Retreat | Depart church at 3 p.m. Friday
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1.20.19
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Ministry Forecast Meeting | 6 p.m.
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1.23.19
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Connecting with Parkgate | 7 p.m.
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1.26.19
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Nursing Home Visit | 10 a.m.
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1.27.19
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Annual Business Meeting | Following second service
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Connecting with Parkgate
Wednesday, January 23 | 7 p.m.
If you are new to Parkgate, we would love to meet you and tell you more about our church. Attending this class is step one in formally joining our spiritual family, making Parkgate your church home. It's also a great way to meet some of our staff and learn who we are and what we are about. Come Wednesday, and join us in the library. If you would like to attend or would like more information, please check the
Connecting with Parkgate
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Ministry Forecast 2019
Sunday, January 20 | 6 p.m.
The Leadership Team invites you to hear the different plans and ideas for ministry in 2019. Opportunities for discussion and questions will be provided.Childcare provided.
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Annual Business Meeting
Sunday, January 27
We will vote on the budget and new members of the Leadership and Stewardship Teams directly after the second service.
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Nursery Workers Needed
Looking for a meaningful way to serve, a great way to help us welcome families, and a chance to snuggle cute babies? We have two openings on Nursery Team the first Sunday of each month during the 10:45 a.m. service. Contact our Nursery Coordinator Irene Mendiola if you're interested at
5txmend@gmail.com.
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Stripped Love Ministry
Church, we are in need of the following items to help in filling our gift bags we give to our friends during our visits.
- Bath & Body Works items
- Packages of wrapped candies
Please consider purchasing a few of these items and place them in the church office. If you are interested in serving in any capacity with this ministry, click the link to
e-mail Cydni. You can also call Cydni at 281-513-6581 or contact the church office at 281-487-4283.
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Singles Group
Thursdays at 6 p.m.
If you're over 30 and single, consider joining our Singles Ministry! We gather Thursdays at the church. A light supper is served at 6 p.m., followed by a lesson or entertainment time. Several enjoy coming in addition to being in a Community Group and you can too!
For the next 9 months, we will be "traveling" through the timeline of the world's story as written in Genesis through Revelation. While this will only be a brief walk through the Bible, it should still be enlightening and a fun way to get to know the Bible better.
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Truth & Light Ministry Counseling
Individuals, couples, and families counseling sessions are available by appointment throughout the week at
no cost.
For information on group or individual sessions, please call 281-473-5209 or
e-mail Vicki Junck.
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Freecycle
Searching for an item or having something to trade, sell or give away? We now have a bulletin board, located outside the Fellowship Hall
(formerly the IMPACT Zone) where you can post such needs. If you're looking for something, post "ISO" along with your name and number. Selling, trading, or giving away? Share a photo and your information. This board is for the exchange of information only. Please be courteous to church staff and do not ask them questions about items listed. Contact the number posted instead.
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Alex Garcia
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Everly Nawrot
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Bill Pearce
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Adeleine Nawrot
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Jean Holmes
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Carlos Toro
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Brianna Alvarado
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Emmaline Keeney
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Dianne Gardner
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Cydni Choate
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Tommie Stanley
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Rhonda Culpepper
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Brenda Hodges
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Gary Mosley
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Suzanne Garcia
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Roger Huffar
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Cassandra Kilgore
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Gary Keeney
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Larry Gardner
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Makayla Browning
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Andrea Wissel
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Mary Ellen Hicks
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Brad Phenix
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Gary & Joyce Mosley
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Roger & Jaime Huffar
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PLEASE NOTE:
If your birthday or anniversary is not listed,
please contact the church office so we can update our records.
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3715 Preston Avenue
Pasadena, TX 77505-2012
Sundays at 9 & 10:45 a.m.
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