Announcements
Elizabeth Adams
EQUIP ANNOUNCEMENTS
published 18 january 2012
happenings in the next week
wednesday: 18 january 2012
THE GATHERING
This weekly class taught by Matt Kendrick is a great mid-week fellowship. Check it out at 7pm in the PCA Horner Center (the back portion of the PCA upperschool where we meet on Sundays).
OPEN GYM
This weekly Bible study is an outreach to athletes in the area. Volunteer and be encouraged at 7pm on the second floor of the Sports & Fitness Center and then join in the basketball and/or volleyball games afterwards. Email Beth for more info (isabe...@gmail.com).
friday: 20 january 2012
YS WINTER RETREAT
Retreat is finally here! Don’t miss out on this favorite YS annual event – the winter retreat! We’ll head out to Pine Cove near Tyler for the weekend. JANUARY 20-22. Sign up online or by calling Megan Rogers in the YS office (972.820.5328). Online registration ends soon! prestonwood.org/ysretreat
MEET AT THE CHURCH AT 6:30pm TO CARPOOL
It takes about 2 hours to get there. Activities start at Pine Cove at 9:30pm.
THINGS TO BRING
Essentials: Bible, pen, journal, towel, pillow, athletic shoes, toiletries, insurance card, casual clothes Optional: Sleeping bag, twin sheets, winter shoes/rain boots, flip flops for shower, flashlight, camera, games
DIRECTIONS
> Take 635 East from either Dallas North Tollway or I-75.
> Exit onto 80 East toward Tyler and Shreveport.
> Merge from 80 East to I-20 East continuing toward Tyler.
> (Canton is the last stop for food and clean restrooms.)
> Take exit 540 and head south on FM 314 (8 miles)
> Take 64 East (7.5 miles)
> Take a right on FM 2661 (it is hard to see) and head south (9.5 miles)
> Make a right into Pine Cove and head to the Timbers
saturday: 21 january 2012
YS WINTER RETREAT
We’ll all be at the retreat! You should be, too. prestonwood.org/ysretreat
sunday: 22 january 2012
CARES
Members of our class regularly serve the residents of La Costa Apartments at 6100 Ohio Drive, Plano, TX, 75024 (NE corner of Spring Creek and Ohio). Email Bradford to help out (rag...@yahoo.com). Event is from 5pm – 7pm.
DALLAS LIFE
Volunteer to help with a church service at a homeless shelter downtown. Email Beth for more info and directions (isabe...@gmail.com). Event is from 5:45pm – 7:15pm.
monday: 23 january 2012
BIBLE STUDIES
Girls are meeting at Amy’s. Guys are meeting at Bryan’s. (see detail below)
FELLOWSHIP
After Bible study this week, we’re hanging out at Bryan’s! Join us.
save the date
YS BOSTON MISSION TRIP Interest Meeting
There is an interest meeting for the April trip on Sunday, January 29th in U121 at 12:15pm (after Bible Fellowship).
YS SUPERBOWL WATCH PARTY
Join us on Sunday, February 5th as we watch Superbowl XLVI at Studio Movie Grill in Plano! Kick-off is at 6:25pm, entry is free (food will be available for purchase).
equip bible studies
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
The ladies are going through a book called Twelve Ordinary Men by John MacArthur. Here are the dates and chapters we’ll be covering. Meet at Amy’s apartment. Need directions or more info? Contact Linda Spratt (l.sp...@sbcglobal.net).
January 9--Intro
January 23-- Chapter 1: Common Men, Uncommon Calling
February 6--Chapter 2: Peter
February 20--Chapter 3: Andrew
March 5--Chapter 4: James
March 19--Chapter 5: John
April 2--Chapter 6: Philip
April 16--Chapter 7: Nathaniel
April 30--Chapter 8: Matthew/Thomas
May 14--Chapter 9: James/Simon/Judas
May 28--Chapter 10: Judas
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY
The guys are going through a book called Knowing God by J. I. Packer. Meet at Bryan’s house on days listed above unless otherwise communicated. Contact Bryan for specific chapters and directions to his house (bgi...@capis.com)
missions
dallas life
Contact Beth (isabe...@gmail.com) if you're interested in sharing the Gospel with the homeless at a local shelter. The next event date is Jan 22 at 6pm.
CARES
Contact Bradford (rag...@yahoo.com) if you’re interested in serving residents at an apartment complex in Plano. The next event is Jan 22 at 5pm.
mission trips
Come serve with us in Boston this spring and summer. Make plans now and call the YS office to let them know you’re in! Here are the trip dates:
April 12 – 17
June 30 – July 5
July 15 – 20
know your class
As you probably heard, there was a leadership meeting last week. Lots of exciting things are in store for Equip and the YS ministry this semester! Have an idea for a social or outreach event? The leadership team wants to hear it! Email Bryan or Linda.
know your church
Friday Morning Men’s Bible Study
Join men from across the church each Friday at 6:30 for a powerful time of Bible study and fellowship for men. The current series is DNA: Taking a deeper look into the mission of Prestonwood.
WE Weekend: March 30th-31st
The Women's Ministry's annual conference, WE Weekend, is around the corner! This year's theme is Destiny:Choice..Not a Chance. For more information or to register, click here!
Men’s Conference: March 2nd-3rd
As men of God, we are called to be courageous as we live for Christ. So, are you truly courageous? Clear your calendar, invite a friend, and join us for Courageous—the 2012 Men’s Conference at Prestonwood. Register ONLINE today!
birthdays
Join us in celebrating these January birthdays!
Jan 1 Ambroz Brekalo
Jan 10 Susan Parish
Jan 11 Rachel Allen
Jan 12 David Lee
Jan 14 Mikki Bell
Jan 19 Becky Oates
Jan 26 Britni Haskin
leadership
Questions?
Contact either of our class directors: Bryan Gibbs (bgi...@capis.com) or Linda Spratt (l.sp...@sbcglobal.net). Our class is taught by Young Singles Minister Matt Kendrick (mken...@prestonwood.org).
prayer
Equip wants to be a class of prayer. Have a prayer request? Email Bradford (rag...@yahoo.com).
a crowd worth following
@equipPBC tweets from equip class
@ysministry tweets from young singles ministry
@jackngraham tweets from our pastor
@jarrettstephens tweets from our teaching pastor
sites
some of our favorites
1. connect with others on the YS facebook page: www.prestonwoodyoungsingles.org
2. find many resources of the church on the main page: www.prestonwood.org/plano
3. need a little help getting your financial house in order? check out www.prestonwoodfoundation.org
blog
check out the blog maintained by the leadership team for devos and other thoughts: http://equipleadership.blogspot.com
Thanks for reading this week's announcements!
If there are any errors in this email or you feel that something was left off by accident, please email Elizabeth (eann...@gmail.com).
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