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Text-To-Pray 650-679-7729
March 8, 2026
Music: Camille Baker & Band
Host: Diana Urey
Preacher: Cormac Parker Jr.
Sermon: Luke 6:1-11 | “Stretch Out Your Hand”
A debate in the fields. A showdown in the synagogue. A bold claim from Jesus. What does this have to do with being restored?
Sermons discussion questions at pbc.org/sermons.
Next Sunday: Dr. Nijay Gupta will be guest preaching as part of our Weekend in the Word. We will resume our Luke series the following week.
In-Service Announcements
Summerville Registration – Now Open!
Children’s Ministry Summerville Registration is now open! Summerville includes VBS, Quest and Summer Fun Days! Registrations are limited by the number of volunteer leaders we have. If you are available to volunteer, please sign-up to help so we can host many kids this summer!
Family Dedication
Family Dedication is a time for parents to praise God for their child and publicly pledge to raise their child according to God’s teachings. Our next dedications will be on Sunday, April 19 at 9am and 11am.
There is a mandatory class for all families as we walk through the intent and significance of family dedication. Please email leana_anacker@pbc.org for more info.
2026 Weekend in the Word with Dr. Nijay Gupta
March 14th-15th at various times, PBC
Weekend in the Word with Dr. Nijay Gupta is an invitation to go deeper into Scripture and encounter God in ways that shape both faith and life. Over the course of the weekend, you’ll experience rich biblical teaching and practical application through a Saturday seminar, a Sunday morning sermon, and a Sunday evening lecture. Together, these events are designed to grow our knowledge of God, strengthen our faith in Christ, and deepen our understanding of the Bible as we continue to become people of love.
For more info on the weekend, including Saturday registration, visit the event page.
Dr. Gupta (DPhil, University of Durham) is a New Testament scholar and has written several academic books including A Beginner’s Guide to New Testament Studies, Paul and the Language of Faith, 15 New Testament Words of Life, and Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church. You can learn more about him here.
Other happenings:
Easter Week
See what’s happening this Easter, including Eggstravaganza, Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday. We encourage you to be prayerfully consider who the Spirit may be calling you to invite this year.
Alpha Mandarin
Join us for Alpha Mandarin– a series of interactive sessions that create a safe and honest space over dinner to explore life, faith and meaning. If you are interested or know someone who may be interested in learning more about the Christian faith, we would love to have you join us.
欢迎参加 Alpha 普通话启发课程，这是一个透过共进晚餐、互动交流，营造安全、真诚空间的系列课程，一起探索人生、信仰和生命的意义。如果你或你认识的朋友有兴趣更多了解基督信仰, 我们诚挚欢迎你一同参加。
Summer Leadership Institute Applications
The Summer Leadership Institute (SLI) is a nine-week paid internship designed to give students vocational ministry training and experience in the local church. SLIers are a huge part of PBC summer life and we want to pour into the next generation of ministry. If you have any college aged students in your life, we encourage you to share the application link with them. Apply today!
Prayer Requests
How can we pray for you? Text your prayer request to 650-679-7729 and the pastors and elders will pray for you during this coming week. You can also send your prayer request to pbc.org/pray.
New to PBC?
Welcome! We’re glad you’ve joined us today. You’ll find information to help you explore and get connected with us at pbc.org/new, or look for anyone wearing a yellow lanyard. We would love to talk with you.
PBC Groups
PBC Small Groups exist to help people form deep relationships with others that foster an intimate relationship with Jesus and a growing love for our neighbors. Small groups meet for regular fellowship and study, connect groups are short 6-week groups, and meet up groups meet occasionally over shared interests like reading, biking, or pickleball.
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