SERVING TEAMS
make Preston Trail happen. Discover the joy and satisfaction that comes from serving God out of your gifts and abilities. Serving teams include Preschool, Children, Youth, Parking, Greeting, Hospitality, Ushering, Set-up, Tear-down, Tech, Management, Creative Arts, and much more. MORE

WOMEN’S RETREAT IS NOW FULL!
We have hit capacity on our women’s retreat on August 17-18th. We can no longer take any additional signups, but will have a wait list at the Yes! table if anyone were to cancel. If anyone becomes aware that they cannot attend, please send an email to womens@prestontrail.org as soon as possible. This will allow us to offer the spot to another woman on the wait list.

INCITE 101
This is a sneak peak into the student ministry at PTCC for parents of upcoming 6th-12th graders. This event will be Friday, August 24, from 7:00-8:30 PM in the youth lounge and worship room. Coffee and dessert provided. If you have any questions, please contact our Ryan Hairston at ryan@prestontrail.org.

TEACHER APPRECIATION Sunday, August 26!
School is about to be back in session and we want to honor and affirm the teachers, administrators, and coaches who are a part of our church and community. Educating a future generation is one of the most significant callings in life. We will take time in each service to bless and pray for the educators in attendance and also present to them a special gift. If you are a part of the teaching profession we hope you will be a part of this special day. We don’t want to limit the kudos to just Preston Trailers. Feel free to invite any teacher, administrator, or coach who you think would be encouraged by a day of affirmation!

PARTNERSHIP
Take the next step in your commitment to God and to PTCC by becoming a partner, our membership program. Partnership focuses on five biblical principles that we call the 5Gs: Grace, Growth, Groups, Gifts and Good Stewardship. You may complete the self-directed Bible Study found on our website or you may attend our next partnership class Sept. 23 from 9:00 AM - Noon at the PTCC building. Sign up at the Yes! Table today!

ONLINE GIVING
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LIFE GROUPS
Sign up at the Information Table or email info@prestontrail.org and get involved in a group!

85 children. 100 volunteers. Can we do it?

Get ready for one of my favorite annual ministry events, Clothe-A-Child. Each year, Preston Trail Community Church partners with the Frisco ISD and other local churches in an effort to help clothe needy children.

"Each year we have more and more Frisco children needing help, thus the need for more volunteers and donations becomes greater. Luckily here at PTCC, we have had such generous hearts who have stepped up year after year wanting to help, we have clothed many local school-aged children and are looking to do so again this year,” says Leigh Anne Crow, Preston Trail Community Church's leader of the event. “I just know we at PTCC can deliver again this year!”

Working with Kohl’s department store, CAC awards needy children in our area $100 worth of school clothing. The CAC leadership team works closely with the Frisco ISD guidance counselors in determining the children with the greatest need.

"It's a great day for everyone,” tells John Taylor, who helps spearhead the entire effort, "The kids have fun, the volunteers have fun, and everyone walks away feeling filled up. In fact, last year we clothed 598 children!”

Volunteers are needed for various areas, but the most critical need is shopping with the families. Volunteer shoppers help families find clothing in the right sizes and help keep track of the dollar amount to make sure the families max out their $100 voucher. Those who are bilingual are greatly needed, since they can communicate with the many families for whom English is their second language.

This year CAC hopes to clothe more than 700 children, and the aim of Preston Trail is to clothe 85 of those and to provide 100 volunteers. This year the event will take place on two Saturdays: October 13th and October 20th, both at Kohl's department store in Frisco bright and early Saturday morning.

HOW CAN YOU HELP!

There are two ways you can help:

1) Volunteer - Sign up at the Clothe A Child table before or after our Sunday services to help shop with a family.

2) Donate - Donate money towards a $100 voucher to buy clothing. Money will be collected at the Clothe A Child table.

For more information click on: http://www.prestontrail.org/family/clothe-a-child.htm, or contact Leigh Anne Crow at leighacrow@netscape.net or 972-377-2300.

85 kids. 100 volunteers. Can Preston Trail do it? I definitely believe we will....

Inspired by the mission,

Carla

ONLINE GIVING
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LISTEN! Preston Trail Podcast
PTCC worship messages are available by subscription to our podcast or for listening on our website. So, if you missed a service, or want to share one with a friend 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 while you're exercising or driving.

Calendar at a glance...

Aug. 17 - 18 Women's Retreat

Aug. 24 Incite 101 7pm in Youth Lounge

Aug. 25 Serving Team Workshop 9:00 - 11:00

Aug. 26 Teacher Appreciation Sunday

Sept. 4 Women's Ministry Begins

Sept. 9 Men's Ministry Kickoff

Sept. 16 Discover Preston Trail - 11:00 Corner office

Sept. 23 Partnership Class 9:00 AM - Noon, Corner Office