HELP NEEDED AT BUILDING
We’re counting down the weeks before we’re in our new building. Every volunteer makes a difference in not only our timeline but in the lives of people we hope to reach!

During the week of November 27 we will be installing acoustic panels, sanding floors, and waxing the floors in the sanctuary to prepare for a/v equipment. If you have any questions or would like to join us, feel free to just show up at the building during printed times or call John Taylor at 214- 542-3767 or JD Tomlin at 817-913-4129 and let them know you’re coming.
Thanks for serving!

WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS BRUNCH & MARKET
Does all the busyness of the upcoming holiday season leave you somewhat frazzled and frustrated at times? Do you miss out on the true meaning of Christmas? Well, this year’s theme, How Our Culture Stole Christmas, will help bring back your focus! In addition to a motivating talk, our brunch will feature Christmas music, a warm breakfast (including green eggs and ham), a special drama, door prizes and shopping immediately following. What a great way to spend the weekend before Christmas - sharing times with friends and getting back into the spirit! Tickets will be $15.00 each and will go on sale in November before and after our Sunday services. This year’s market will also feature 25 vendors. If you have a business you would like to market, consider being a market vendor and pick up a form after service today!

WOMEN’S SPRING BIBLESTUDY - DANIEL In January 2007, we will start our large group/small group expanded bible study program. This year’s spring study will be Beth’s Moore’s Daniel. This study will kick off on January 9th, 2007 offering a Tuesday morn- ing session (9:30 - 11:30 AM) and a Tuesday evening session (6:30 - 8:30 PM). The work books will be $20, and onsite childcare will be $75 per child for the whole spring semester. For more information, visit the women’s information table today! Don’t miss this great opportunity!

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Life Groups
Sign up at the Information Table or email info@prestontrail.org and get involved in a group!

"Thanks - Giving"

Thanksgiving is a holiday that holds significant meaning for many people.  To some, Thanksgiving represents a time to cherish family and friends. To others, it is the chance to slow down and take a break from the ongoing hustle and bustle of work and school. And there are still those who enjoy the mere opportunity to eat until their hearts delight (guilt free of course), simply because it is Thanksgiving.  For you football lovers, it the greatest day of the year!
                  
If I could invite you to dive deeper into the heart of Thanksgiving, our search would lead us no further than the word itself.  “Thanks-Giving.” It is a day where we say “thanks” to God for “giving” to us the blessings of life. If we allow our mind to venture during this holiday season, we not only reflect on our fortune, but we also think about those who are less fortunate.
               
In this spirit of Thanksgiving, I would like to share with you my recent experience with the students of PTCC.  Last week, seven Student Life Groups, a total of 65 students, were given the challenge to provide (out of their own money) a Thanksgiving meal for eight less fortunate families. In addition, my challenge was to take the 6th grade boys grocery shopping.  I must admit, I have never seen so many boys that excited about shopping. When it came time to checkout, each boy emptied his pockets and a total of $170 was gathered.  Later I had a chance to ask one of the mothers where her son came up with the money he spent. She informed me that in his free time over the week he worked around the house to earn money only to give it away.

After the great shopping adventure, we then delivered the food to a family who lives in a small rundown duplex. The father of four children works at Home Depot and the mother lost her job three months ago. As the whole family came out to greet us, they did everything they could to hold back the tears that ran down the side of their face. This family was so grateful. The mother hugged each student saying nothing but, “Thank you, thank you, thank you.”

As we piled back in the car to go home, I will never forget what one 11 year old boy said to me, “You know Ryan, I have always heard that it was better to give than to receive but never believed it.  After tonight, I know that it really is better to give than receive. And you know what else? I want to begin being a guy that gives.”

May your Thanksgiving be filled with gratitude to God for how he has blessed you and may your heart be compelled to give out of what He has given to you.
             
Thank you for the opportunity to serve you and your family,

Ryan Hairston
Director of Student Ministries

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Chapter 2
Join us WEEKLY on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 PM, for a deeper service of biblical teaching, looking 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.

LISTEN! Preston Trail Podcast
Sermons now available online! In keeping up with the times, all PTCC Worship Sermons are available for downloading on our website. So, if you missed a service, go here and take a listen.
You will have the option of downloading and listening to them on your computer or even subscribe here (or press the iTunes image on the right) to have them come to your computer automatically each time one is added - then play them on your computer or your iPod.