Ryan Hairston Recovery Updates
Ryan, our youth minister, was severely injured in an auto accident. To keep everyone informed on the latest news of his healing process we are posting updates to the website.MORE

Men’s CLC Groups
If you want to be in a men’s CLC group, there are still a few openings. Currently, we have three CLC groups with 33 men involved. We would like to start three more groups of 10-12 men each. CLC stands for Christian Leadership Concepts and is designed to challenge men to be leaders at home, in the church, and in the community. Sign up at the Life Group Table.MORE

Discover Preston Trail Class
New to PTCC? Join Pastors Jim and Paul on Sunday, January 15th, at 11:00 AM as we take a look at our church and where it is going. This is an opportunity for all guests who are new to PTCC to learn more. Session will meet at the AMC Theatre. Please signup at the Life Group table. A 5 week Partnership Class will follow for all those interested in becoming a PTCC partner.MORE

Crown Ministries Class
Want to get your financial house in order? Join Pastor Paul Basden, as he teaches through a 10 week class on biblical finances. The class will start on January 30th. Sign up at the Life Group Table.MORE

Starting Point ClassWho is God and why should I follow Him? Join Pastor Jim Johnson, as he answers questions for all of you who may be “kicking the tires of faith”. The class will start on January 26th. Sign up at the Life Group Table.MORE

Life Groups
Now’s the time! In January, many of our Life Groups will be starting new studies. Stop by the Life Group table today and find a group that works for you.MORE

SERMON SERIES:
Invite a friend and join us for an exciting new sermon series! Re:solutions … Senior Pastors Jim Johnson and Paul Basden will take us on a journey to letting God answer our deepest needs.

Chapter 2
Join us WEEKLY on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 PM, for a deeper service of biblical teaching. Starting JANUARY 18th our congregation will gather for a deeper look into the Life of Jesus. Led by our senior pastors, this will be a meaningful time of prayer, worship and teaching. 7:00 PM AMC Theatre.

Everyone Likes a Compliment . . .

Monday Robin, Tyler (our boomerang child), and I helped our son, Brady, move into his new dorm at Texas Tech.  Tuesday morning we flew home.  As you can imagine Robin’s spirit was a little down as we boarded the plane.  That changed quickly, however, when a nice looking younger man taking a seat nearby looked at Tyler and asked if he was her brother.  Talk about having your spirit lifted.  She scarcely needed Southwest to fly her home!  Of course, I’m sitting there thinking, “Hey buddy, that’s the oldest line in the book!”  Nevertheless, I got to see firsthand again how a compliment can change one’s whole outlook!  Everyone likes a compliment!

As I have been observing PTCC lately I’ve been amazed by the way so many of you are living out your faith in such practical ways.  So much so, that I wanted to pass on some well deserved compliments:

You are reaching out!  We had a record number of guests last week.  Even though, we sent out a large mailer, many of them came because of your invitation.  The way God grows his family is one life at a time.  One person tells another person about his life-changing love and then they tell another person and the cycle goes on and on.  That’s the way churches grow, too.  One person who is fired up about how they are discovering life with God and growing spiritually at their church tells another person and the cycle begins. 

I can’t tell you how rewarding it is for Paul and me when we speak with a newcomer and find out that they came at your invitation.  You are making an eternal difference in their lives.  Way to go!

You are incredibly compassionate!  As you know our Christmas celebration was marred by Ryan’s accident.  Methodist Hospital was overrun by Preston Trailers!  Continual prayers, support for Ryan’s and Laura’s families, and the endless stream of food in the CCU waiting room are just some of the expressions of your caring spirit.  Last night a group of our folks organized a prayer meeting for Stephanie Johnson, a former member of the PTCC family who is struggling with a reoccurrence of cancer.  It doesn’t matter that Stephanie and her husband, Greg, and their three children moved to Houston almost a year ago.  Your compassion truly reflects the heart of Jesus.  You are amazing!

You are unbelievably generous!  Not only did you pledge to give 1.7 million dollars over the next three years to Dream Big and the purchase of the PC Dynamics building, you also gave to our ongoing ministry fund at a record pace.  We received over $100,000 in December alone.  You have taken the Apostle Paul’s challenge in 2 Corinthians 8:7 to heart.  You are learning to excel in the grace of giving!  God will make you rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through PTCC your generosity will result in many giving thanks to God!

With these awesome strengths and the blessing of God, Preston Trail has an extraordinary year ahead.  My prayer is that you will be smack dab in the middle of all that God wants to do through us!

See you at the AMC Theatre this Sunday.  Paul continues our new series re:solutions.  He will be helping us to get on the solution side of the persistent problem of taking care of our bodies.  You won’t want to miss it!

Be strong and courageous!

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