The Collingsworth Family
from Cincinnati, Ohio
In Concert At
Pioneer Drive Baptist Church
Wednesday, February 18th, 2015
6 p.m.
(Doors Open at 5 p.m.)
Admission is Free - A Love Offering Will be Taken
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.
S tan a llc orn s en ior pa stor
What is a favorite childhood memory? Memories of
my father are special to me, but few, since he died when
I was eight. I remember a cold winter night near or on
Christmas Eve. He took me deer hunting with him. When
it got dark we walked back to the pickup and together we
searched the sky with his binoculars and rifle scope to find
the brightest star ... the one that might have guided the
Wise Men to Jesus. I was only five, but I’ll never forget it.
What is a favorite memory with Claudia? Claudia
and I record the old “Columbo” reruns every Sunday night
at 7 p.m. and watch them together when we get home from
evening worship. With popcorn in the bowls and a diet Dr.
Pepper in the Baylor commemorative cups. We compete
with each other to see which of us will discover the key clue
first. (Do you really need help guessing who usually wins?)
What is your favorite part of being a pastor? Well,
weddings are certainly more enjoyable than funerals.
Both are part of the call, however and both offer unique
opportunities to minister to folks. But hands down (or
hands up if you have Pentecostal leanings), there is no
thrill or joy in ministry that rivals helping someone come to
faith in Jesus. I believe it’s the greatest privilege we have as
believers. We are all beggars, showing other beggars where
to find Bread.
Do you remember when you felt called to the
ministry? I went to college to study law. Early in my
freshman year at Baylor I realized law was what I wanted
to do, but I’d never actually asked God what He wanted. It
didn’t take Him long to answer. On a Wednesday night in
October at a B. S.U. led worship service, God spoke directly
to my heart and I had my answer. I’m now in my fortieth
year of church ministry. I’ve served as youth, college, and
recreation minister, associate pastor, single-staff church
pastor and multi-staff pastor. Each assignment has been
challenging and rewarding - especially with Claudia as my
“Associate Pastor”. I cannot imagine living a more fulfilling
life.
*Next week we will begin introducing our support staff.
50 YEARS OF ROCK N’ ROLL ... with Abilene Symphonic
power will be enjoyed on Saturday, February 21, at the Civic
Center. Can you imagine an evening with The Spinners,
The Ronettes, Adele, Earth, Wind & Fire, Glen Campbell,
Smokey Robinson, Harry Nilsson and Stan Allcorn? Join us
for dinner at 5:45 p.m at Al’s Mesquite Grill. The cost is $25
(show only) and is currently SOLD OUT. Yes, we do have
a waiting list. Contact Jeff today at 692-6776.
SWEEEEEEEEEEEEET!! ... It’s all about the sweets
at the DNOW (Students Weekend) lunch on Saturday,
February 21. Did someone say chocolate? We will provide
all types of sweets for this lunch. Bring your favorite sweets
to the Church Office on Friday by noon or to the Church
Kitchen on Saturday between 10-11:30 a.m.
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!
JAIL MINISTRY
Interested in volunteering with
Taylor County Jail Ministry?
Contact [email protected]
for more information.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Many international students leave the U.S. without
ever being inside the home of an American family.
For this reason, the Friendship Family program was
created. Currently there is a need for 2 families
this semester. The family simply meets with an
international student at least once a month for one
semester. It’s a great opportunity to minister to
international students while learning about their
culture and world! Contact [email protected]
for more information.
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.
New Members
Ryan Carlson - Profession
Amber Conn - Letter
Shelly Voss - Letter
Truly I say to you, to the extent that you
did it to one of these brothers of Mine, even
the least of them, you did it to Me.
Matthew 25:40
BASIC
BOOT
CAMP
April 16-19
Freedom 14 Camp
Wimberley, Texas
Sign-up online at www.pdbc.org/men or find gray sheets
in various locations of the church if you do not wish to do
online registration. This is a weekend designed for men
needing to unplug from a life that is busy and exhausting.
It’s also a time to have fun, good food, and come back ready
to fight for your family, friends, and your life. The cost is
$185. Email [email protected] for more details.
Middle School
& High School
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 (325-280-5474) 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.
A GARDEN GETAWAY LADIES RETREAT
GREAT GIFT for Valentine’s, Easter, Mother’s Day or Just
Because! This retreat will be May 1-3, 2015 at Big Country
Baptist Assembly. We look forward to a weekend of beautiful
worship, powerful Bible Study, games and activities bringing
women closer together and closer to God. Cost is $125.00.
Register on Sundays or online. Payment plans are available.
Gift certificates also available. Deadline is April 15. You
may also contact Laurie Balch (325) 665-6623 or email
[email protected] for more information. We hope to
see you there!
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. This group meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
in Room 133.
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!
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.
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.
Pioneer Drive Baptist Church
701 S. Pioneer Dr.
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 692-6776
Return Service Requested
UPWARD
SOCCER
REGISTRATION
GOING ON
NOW!!
FOR BOYS AND GIRLS
4 years of age - 2nd grade
Early registration cost
per child is $80.
After February 28,
the cost per child will be $90.
Deadline for registration
is March 3rd.
Call 692-7222
for more information.
PDBC VITALS
BIBLE STUDY
On Campus:
Total SS Enrollment:
2708
Sunday School Attendance:
9:00 a.m. - 716
10:30 a.m. - 396
Small Groups
- 46
Total Attendance:
1,158
Off Campus:
Shining Star
36
Care Inn
33
Windcrest
0
House of Faith
104
Alameda CC
47
Total Off Campus Total:
220
Total Church Bible Study:
1,378
STEWARDSHIP
Tithes & Offerings
This Week:
$85,442.77
Required this Week:
$71,963.25
Required to Date:
$1,623,781.50
Received to Date: $1,723,609.13
Surplus/Deficit:
$99,827.63
Arise & Build Phase 2
This Week's Receipts: $1,794.00
Received to Date:
$384,078.23
Note Balance:
$327,060.54
World Missions
2015 Goal:
$260,000.00
This Week's Receipts:
$3,624.00
Received to Date:
$13,625.00
Surplus/Deficit:
-$246,375.00
Non-Profit
U. S. Postage
PAID
Abilene, TX
Permit No. 181
RA Race Results
Overall Champion - Caden Gibson
1st Grade
1st - Caden Gibson
2nd - Revis Fillingim
3rd - Carson Cochran
2nd Grade
1st - Kyler Wheeler
2nd - Ayden Drury
3rd - Conner Krake
3rd Grade
1st - Josh Melson
2nd - Caden Rainwater
3rd - Isaac Jones
4th Grade
1st - Kale Sage
2nd - Ethan Dunn
3rd - Austin Beard
5th Grade
1st - Joseph Click
2nd - Lawson Bailey
3rd - Micah Carr
Other Awards Given Were:
Fastest Lad: Caden Gibson
Fastest Crusader - Kale Sage
Most Eco-Friendly Lad - Ivan Hernandez
Most Eco Friendly Crusader - Riley Jones
Best Design Lad - Westyn Balch
Best Design Crusader - Kale Sage
Most Creative Lad - Caden Rainwater
Most Creative Crusader - Ethan Dunn
Most Unusual Lad - Kyle Wheeler
Most Unusual Crusader - Lawson Bailey
February 18, 2015
Ham, Mashed Potatoes
Green Bean Casserole
Roll, Salad Bar
Kids: Sausage Rolls
Dessert: Coconut Cream Pie
Adults $5 - Children $3(Children 9 and under)
Family Max $20