Father’s Day Picnic
Come join us for our first ever Father’s Day Picnic. There will be a bounce house for children, a volleyball tournament and much much more. The picnic will be at Warren Park (off Eldorado) from 6:00-8:30PM. We will be providing fried chicken and sweet tea and would like for everyone to bring a side dish. To register a volleyball team, sign up at the information table. MORE

New Summer Schedule Starts This Sunday
On Memorial Day Weekend, Sunday May 28th, Preston Trail Community Church will begin its summer schedule. We will have ONE service at 10:00 AM. Curbside and Backyard will also be at this time.
We will resume back to two services starting this fall. More details will be released as we get closer to that time.

Women’s Ministry Expansion Do you have a heart for Women’s Ministry? We have begun early planning for a new and exciting Women’s Ministry and you won’t want to miss it! If you would like to be a part of the core planning team, please send us an email at info@prestontrail.org.

Mark Your Calendar - Adventure Camp
It's time to start planning that summer calendar. Before it gets too busy, make sure to add Adventure Camp, which will be June 5-9 for graduating 2nd-5th graders. For more information, contact Jeri Taylor at jeritaylor323@msn.com.

Coming Soon - Youth Camp
Also, plan ahead for Youth Camp, which will happen July 17-21 in Corpus Christi, TX. Cost of the camp will be $365 which includes a 4 night 5 day stay in the Holiday Inn - Emerald Beach, meals, as well as a great speaker and band. You don't want to miss out. Contact Ryan Hairston at ryan@prestontrail.org for more information.

Discover Preston Trail Class
New to PTCC? Join Pastors Jim and Paul on Sundays 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

Way to Go!

I had an awesome breakfast this morning.  I’m not talking about the French Toast and bacon I had at The Depot in downtown Frisco, although it was delectable.  I’m talking about the conversation.  Sunday a young father came up to me after the service (I’ll call him Steve for now) and asked if we might get together sometime soon.  As it turned out we were both free this morning, and since he and his family are still relatively new to our community, I thought he might enjoy the local ambience at The Depot.

As we stepped up to order, he out-wrestled me for the check.  Darn that trick shoulder.  But, when our two hour breakfast was over, I knew I should have paid for breakfast.  I enjoyed hearing about his new job as a regional training director for a major corporation here in the Dallas area, how he and his wife and four children just relocated here less than a year ago, and how they all came to Preston Trail.

Steve and his wife, Lisa (not her real name) have a mixed marriage.  He’s Catholic and she’s BaptistJ  So, when they moved here they wanted to find a church that they could both agree on and grow in.  Sure enough, they got our Lettermanesque mailer last fall entitled, Ten Reasons Why People Don’t Go to Church.  Something about free doughnuts grabbed their attention and they came (Way to go Marketing Team!). 

When they arrived they were met by warm and friendly greeters (Way to Go Welcome Team!).  Their oldest headed off toward Incite! our Student Ministry and in one Sunday was hooked (Way to Go Student Ministry!).  Before long their two elementary grade children couldn’t get enough of CurbSide.  Their son loved the small group atmosphere and a chance to hang out with other boys his age.  Their daughter came home talking about the value which had been taught during the large group time (Way to Go CurbSide Team!).  Their youngest got to play and learn upstairs in The Backyard and loved it, too (Way to Go Backyard Team!).

Steve and his wife had similar engaging experiences.  Though both believers in Jesus, they really sense a need to learn more about him and grow closer to him.  The visual and creative presentations in Worship inspired them to become more intentional about growing in their faith (Way to Go Worship and Tech Teams!).  Now they are interested in giving back and becoming involved in serving somewhere (Way to Go Steve and Lisa!).

As I got back in my truck to head home my heart was full.  Here was a family with four kids who came to PTCC and at every point they were met with caring people and excellent ministries.  As a result, their faith is being renewed and their family blessed.  I couldn’t help but want to yell out “Way to Go Preston Trail!”  Isn’t it incredible to see what God can do in the lives of people when they use their gifts and work together for a common mission?  Way to Go God! Thanks for giving Preston Trail such a powerful vision and faithful people!

Remember our Summer Schedule begins Sunday.  Everything starts at 10:00 AM!  Make note of one more thing.  We are moving CurbSide to Theatre 15 so we will all be on one side of the theatre.  If you’re going out of town have a blast and drive carefully.  If you are here this Memorial Day weekend, don’t miss the concluding installment of miTunes.  Paul will be spinning his message off of the Los Lonely Boys hit Heaven.

See you Sunday!
Jim

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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 to have them come to your computer automatically each time one is added - then play them on your computer or your iPod. CDs will no longer be sold at our Resource Table, however entire sermon series will be available for purchase once our new building is complete.