Bulletin
August 23, 2026
Music: Cormac Parker Jr. & Band
Host: Joanne Leung
Preacher: Scott Grant
Sermon: One Necessary Thing | Luke 10:38-42
Jesus says that “one thing is necessary”: “the good portion.” Yes, but what is it?
View sermon discussion questions here.
Next Sunday: Cormac Parker Jr. will continue our series Luke with Luke 11:1–13.
Sunday Announcements
Staff Updates
Please join us in welcoming two new PBC staff members, Katie Bridges and Emily Miller!
Katie has joined as our Memorials Coordinator and Emily as our Middle School director. We are grateful for the Lord bringing them into these ministry roles and serving our church.
Children’s Ministry Leader Lunch
Today at 12:30PM | Fellowship Hall
We’re excited to gather all of our Children’s Ministry volunteer leaders for our annual leaders training! This training is for leaders serving in Nursery, Preschool, and Elementary ministries, including Route 356 and AWANA Discipleship Program. We’ll spend time together preparing, equipping, and encouraging one another as we serve and disciple the next generation. Lunch will be provided. Drop ins welcome!
Men’s Breakfast
August 29, 9-10:30 a.m. | Fellowship Hall
Join men across PBC for breakfast as we continue to explore what a life of service, faithfulness, and leadership looks like through our careers and workplace. We’ll look at the life of Joseph in the Bible and feature a panel of PBC men discussing how they follow Jesus through their work.
Kingdom Spotlight: Palo Alto Vineyard Church
Lead Pastor, Susan Van Riesen
Previous Sunday Announcements
PBC Photo Directory | LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP!
We have several dates available to get your household’s photo taken for our church directory. We are excited to have a photo directory to help us match faces and names, especially since we have so many new people in our church body.
Each household will receive a free printed directory and an 8x10inch photo print. You will also have the option to purchase additional prints if interested. Full details and signup link at pbc.org/directory.
Fall Retreat 2026 | Sabbath: An Invitation to Rest
9/18-20 at Mission Springs
In a culture marked by hurry, productivity, and the constant pull of our devices, Sabbath offers a different way of living—one rooted in God’s design for rest, worship, and delight. This retreat is an invitation to slow down and rediscover the gift of Sabbath through teaching, reflection, and unhurried time with God.
Together, we’ll explore the biblical story of Sabbath from creation to new creation: from God’s rest in creation, to His invitation for His people to stop and trust Him, to the rest and freedom Jesus offers us today, and the hope of eternal rest still to come. Whether Sabbath is a familiar practice or a new idea, this retreat offers space to encounter God’s presence, receive His rest, and learn how Sabbath can shape a life of deeper trust, delight, and joy.
We’re excited to announce Ali Tsang as our speaker. Ali Tsang is part of Living Hope Community Church in Silicon Valley, California, and serves as a coach to pastors and leaders with Practicing the Way. She is passionate about seeing people follow Jesus and experience transformation in community.
Learn more and register today!
Upcoming Events
YAF Park Tour: Mitchell Park
Mitchell Park, 600 E Meadow Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Men’s Breakfast | August 2026
Fellowship Hall, 3505 Middlefield Road
Town Hall | September 2026
Fellowship Hall, 3505 Middlefield Road
Fall Retreat 2026
Mission Springs Conference Center, 1050 Lockhart Gulch Rd
New to PBC?
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Prayer Requests
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