The Baylor Religious Hour Choir will be leading us in both morning services in the Worship Center on February 8, 2015. Make plans to attend and hear this group as they lead us in worship. The BRH choir is one of the oldest student-led organizations at Baylor University. Founded by Dick Baker in 1948, BRH has continued to minister to Baylor and Texas through regular on-campus and weekend travel concerts and also around the world in its annual mission trip. The choir is made up of fifty auditioned individuals from all areas of study that come together to sing, to encourage one another and to worship the Lord corporately as a choir and as a family. 12 Huge Mistakes Parents Can Avoid Join Jeff and Tarah Scott as they teach from this study by Dr. Tim Elmore. This will be a fast paced class lasting 6 weeks offering practical advice for parents of babies through high school age students. You are welcome to read the book but it will not be required for participation. January 28-March 4 6 p.m. - Room 242 Sunday evening services will be held at 4 p.m. in the Conference Center this coming Sunday, February 1, 2015 due to Super Bowl parties. New Members Avery Armstrong - Profession NAME THAT TUNE ... is what you will be challenged to do Thursday, February 5, at Primetime Live. Our own masterful pianist, Mr. Marc Sanders, will play many of your favorite songs. Yes, if you can name that tune you will be awarded a special (purple?) prize. You know Marc as our pianist every Sunday morning in the Worship Center. Please bring your favorite veggies or dessert for our covered dish lunch. All the fun begins at 10 a.m. - table games and coffee, 11 a.m. - Primetime Program, Noon - covered dish lunch. How many tunes can you name? SAY “CHEESE” ... Check out all the smiling faces from our trip to Abuelo’s and the Million Dollar Quartet Show on the Primetimer Vision. What a photogenic bunch! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Volunteers, including piano players and song leaders, are needed to help lead in worship at various nursing homes in our community. Contact [email protected] or call the Church Office if you are interested. GO AND SEE - NEW YORK CITY Join us May 10-16 as we work alongside our friends at Graffiti Ministries connecting with the people of NYC. Our primary focus of ministry will be assisting with their after-school program. Cost of the trip is $800. Fundraising options are available. Sign-up online at www.pdbc.org/nyc. See how God is moving, learn about the city and offer encouragement to ongoing ministry! Contact [email protected] for more information. Kings & Angels Sign up for King’s Scene and Angel’s Scene will be Sunday, February 8 outside the Music Suite. Children must be in 1-6 grade to participate in King’s Scene; 7-12 to participate in Angel Scene. Spots are limited! Pageant Move In Volunteers are needed for Pageant move in and set construction! We will begin move in at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, March 20 at the Civic Center. Dinner will be provided. Sign up in Sunday school or call the music secretary at 698-9563. Sanctuary Choir & Orchestra Pageant rehearsals have begun for Sanctuary Choir & Orchestra. Come and join us every Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. for orchestra and 7 p.m. for choir. Everyone is welcome! The 2015 Altar Flower Calendar is now available on-line. Go to www.pdbc.org/ altarflowers to sign-up. If you need assistance, contact the Church Office at 325-692-6776. GO AND SEE - GUATEMALA Join us July 24-31 as we travel to Guatemala and work alongside our missionary friends Bob and Georgette Kornegay! You can find more information at the Connection Table upstairs or by the Church Office. You can also visit www.pdbc. org/guatemala to sign -up for the trip. FAMILIES ANONYMOUS This is a 12 Step fellowship for the families and friends who have known a feeling of desperation concerning the destructive behavior of someone very near to them, whether caused by drugs, alcohol, or related behavioral problems. When you come into our rooms you are no longer alone, but among friends who have experienced similar problems. Any concerned person is encouraged to attend our meetings, even if there is only a suspicion of a problem. Class starts January 28th at 7 p.m. in Room 133. MEET YOUR MINISTERS We want to make sure you know who your ministers are here at Pioneer Drive. Each week we will introduce a minister and give you a small glimpse into their ministry. Pioneer Drive Kid’s Ministry a n dy sta nton b usin ess a d mi ni s t r at or How did you and Cristi meet? Cristi and I met at the club. At least that is what we tell people. We actually met at Hendricks Health Club. Our first conversation was during a body pump class. I asked her if I could help her put up her bench. She felt sorry for me and said: Yes, you can! The rest is history. How does your family affect your ministry? Cristi and the boys are so supportive. It’s a blessing to work at a place my family calls home away from home. Cristi’s service and involvement in our church allows us to share our ministry experiences. Sharing and showing God’s love in real, practical ways has truly strengthened our relationship. Most challenging part of ministry? At one point the most challenging part of my ministry was being able to separate my Sunday worship experience with my family from my duties and responsibilities for the church. I have learned to balance my time and energy and know that some things can wait till Monday. What is your favorite hobby? My favorite hobby is my family. The good Lord did not bless me with a family until I was 38 years old. Having to wait that long instilled in me a tremendous amount of appreciation and gratitude. There are not too many things I would rather be doing than coaching the boy’s team or watching them play. O.K., maybe going to the movies and eating popcorn with my bride. *Our next profile will be Jeff Reid. If you have questions you would like to ask, send an e-mail to [email protected]. Explore the idea of HELPING OTHERS with your class or small group. Our missions staff will guide you through a 6 week video series and discussion based on our experiences and the book “When Helping Hurts”. Contact nathan@ pdbc.org or call the Church Office to schedule a time for us to visit. WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES Breathe by Priscilla Shirer will be a 5 week study meeting Thursdays beginning February 5 - March 5 led by Melanie Brown (325-665-9621) from 6:30-8 p.m. in Room 113. Precept: Luke Part 2 by Kay Arthur will be a 7 week study meeting Mondays beginning February 16 - April 6 led by Gayla Gill (325-518-7145) from 6:15-8:30 p.m. at 5281 Meadowick Ln. For more information on either of these studies go to www.pdbc.org/women. *The cost of the book for both studies is $12. Please call the leader of the study or the Church Office at 325-692-6776 by January 31 so your book may be ordered. A GARDEN GETAWAY LADIES RETREAT Save the date of May 1-3 for this special event at Big Country Baptist Encampment at Lueders, Texas. We look forward to a weekend of beautiful worship, powerful Bible study, games and activities bringing women closer together, quiet time for reflection, and much more. Please stop by the Women’s Ministry Booth located across from the Music Suite Sunday morning! You may also contact Laurie Balch (325-665-6623) or e-mail [email protected] for more information. WOMEN ON MISSION We will meet February 9, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. We will learn about the ministries of the Abilene Baptist Association Social Ministries. We are a group of women who want to grow in our faith and actively share the love of Christ in our community and around the world. the gathering How does God want to transform the ethics of our world? Join us Sunday as we unpack Amos’ startling condemnation for Israel and what we can learn from it! If you’d like to read ahead, check out Amos 2:4-8. Pioneer Drive Baptist Church 701 S. Pioneer Dr. Abilene, TX 79605 (325) 692-6776 Return Service Requested Non-Profit U. S. Postage PAID Abilene, TX Permit No. 181 Middle School & High School DNOW February 20-22 This is a weekend of Bible Study, a community activity and fun fellowship for youth 7-12 grades. SIGN-UP ASAP. Online registration is preferable but forms are available in the Church Office or the Youth Office located upstairs next to the Cafe. For more information, contact Travis or Kelly at 437-4073 or email [email protected]. Available spots to attend are dependent on student to sponsor ratio. So sign-up ASAP! PDBC VITALS BIBLE STUDY On Campus: Total S.S. Enrollment: 2669 Sunday School Attendance: 9:00 a.m. - 723 10:30 a.m. - 460 Small Groups - 74 Total Attendance: 1,257 Off Campus: Shining Star 40 Care Inn 36 Windcrest 34 House of Faith 148 Alameda CC 77 Total Off Campus Total: 335 Total Church Bible Study: 1,592 STEWARDSHIP Tithes & Offerings This Week: $95,433.78 Required this Week: $71,509.25 Required to Date: $1,479,855.00 Received to Date: $1,559,382,88 Surplus/Deficit: $79,527.88 Arise & Build Phase 2 This Week's Receipts: $1,427.00 Received to Date: $380,759.23 Note Balance: $344,454.47 World Missions 2015 Goal: $260,000.00 This Week's Receipts: $1,349.00 Received to Date: $8,005.00 Surplus/Deficit: -$251,995.00 February 4, 2015 Mexican Pileup Refried Beans Mexican Corn,Salad Bar Dessert: Sopapilla Cheesecake Adults $5 - Children $3(Children 9 and under) Family Max $20