Wednesday, September 22, 2021
TO BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY
A DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT by Don Wood

Pastor Phil recently asked Don Wood, (not to be confused with Don Woods, also a member of our church), to share with us the faith journey he has been on the past two years as he battles cancer. Below is what he wrote. We hope it will inspire and encourage you.
 
Several years ago, my life took a change. Just as my wife, June, and I began attending Pleasant Grove Community Church and started to settle in I was diagnosed with a major medical problem, blood cancer. MDS, Myelodysplastic Syndrome, became a new acronym in my vocabulary. For the last two plus years I have been learning much about medical issues and at the same time have found myself learning how to reach deep into my faith and trust in the Lord’s way.
 
The scriptures have opened up to me during this time. As I read the word of God, my mind is opened up to thoughts from the Lord. When I asked the Lord for wisdom and insight on a passage, the Holy Spirit has opened up my understanding of the scripture. I have made it my practice to read about a chapter a day from the Bible. As I see it, my disease has actually blessed me with the riches of God’s word.
 
I believe that there is healing in this generation. I have and am praying for that healing to my body. I know that many of you at church are praying for my healing. I believe in miracles, including miracles of healing, and I know above all, the Lord is in control.
 
There have been times of disappointments, but I know that God is in control of my life. So rather than dwell on the disappointments, my choice is to read the scriptures, take the message to heart, continue to pray for healing, and put my trust in the Lord. The rest of my story is up to the Lord. I will live one day at a time, relying not on my efforts, but trusting in the Lord. He has a plan for me. He holds the map of my journey.
 
Isaiah 12 spoke to me one morning and inspired me to write this lyric expressing my praise to God:
 
The Lord is my strength and my salvation;
 
I give thanks to you Lord
I put my trust in you,

I give thanks to you Lord
For you are my comforter,
 
I give thanks to you Lord
For you alone are my strength,

I sing praises to you Lord
You are my salvation.
 
Amen.
MEN'S BIBLE STUDY
TODAY, 10 AM in the Worship Center
Solo Sisters
It's a Birthday Bash
Tomorrow at Noon
If you have not RSVP'd call the office to see if there is still space
THURSDAY, 6:30 PM, AT THE CHURCH
Fun, Inspiration, Friendship
BRING A FRIEND!
WOMEN'S FALL CRAFT DAY
COMING SOON, Saturday, October 9th, 10am-1pm

Two great crafts for you to make
for yourself or as a gift for a friend
Each craft is $10 for the supplies

Bring a friend or two with you!
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SIGN-UP THIS SUNDAY
or RSVP by contacting Kay Thompson:
kaypgcc@gmail.com, 408-836-3311

Don't Craft?  Come join us anyway and enjoy fun, fellowship and tasty loaf breads! There's something for everyone.

Support Women's Ministry with this Mini-Fund Raiser
Purchase Spice Tea Bags or delicious homemade Fall Loaf Breads and Muffins (both handmade and done with gloves and mask).
Perfect for a gift for a friend or to serve with your friends.
Don't Get Taken

How to Avoid
Internet and Phone Scams

Thursday, Sept. 30th, 1:00 pm
with the Roseville Police
and Internet Security Experts

INVITE A FRIEND!
Caring for Seniors God's Way, Mondays, 11 am in the Choir Room

Men of the Word, Men's Bible Study, Wednesday, September 23rd, 10 am

Solo Sisters, Thursday, September 23rd, Noon

Boomer "Youth Group," Thursday, September 23rd, 6:30 pm

How to Avoid Phone and Internet Scams Seminar,
Thursday, September 30th, 1:00 pm

Baby Boomer Murder Mystery Night, Sunday, October 3rd, 6-8 pm

Women's Fall Craft Day, Saturday, October 9th, 10 am

WJU Choir, Sunday, October 24th

All Events are at the Church
SHARE YOUR ART
Drawing by David Berkley
DO YOU HAVE A PRAYER OR PRAISE REQUEST?
Send your requests to prayerandpraisetree@gmail.com.

If you would like to be added to the Prayer Tree Team so you can pray for requests sent to the church, please email us a request to be added.
TO SEND YOUR OFFERING
Give by Mail at PGCC, 1730 Pleasant Grove Blvd, Roseville, CA 95747
Give Online at www.pgcc.church, or by clicking on the blue button below.
THANK YOU!
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Pleasant Grove Community Church
1730 Pleasant Grove Blvd., Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 771-4447 www.pgcc.church
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