Sign Up Today - Baptism
Mark your calendars for one of the biggest events at PTCC! Baptism will take place on October 1st, 5:00p.m. at the home of John and Jeri Taylor (6091 Rachel Drive - Starwood Subdivision). If you are interested in being baptized, join us for an informational meeting on Tuesday, September 26th at 7p.m. Place TBA. Sign up in the lobby today, or for more information, please email us at info@prestontrail.org.

Women’s Fall Bible Study - Sign Up Today!
This Fall, Carla Moss, Director of Women’s Ministries, will be leading a new study called The Power of A Praying Woman. The session will run 11 weeks. Sign up for either Thursday nights 6:30 - 8:30p.m. at Dellanna O'Brien's home (12439 Bruschetta Drive), or Friday mornings 9 - 11a.m. at the home of Carla Moss (6060 Pintail Lane). In January 2007, we will start our large group/small group expanded bible study program. The Spring Bible Study will be Beth Moore’s Daniel. For more information, visit our website or send an email to womens@prestontrail.org. MORE

Tickets go on sale this Sunday for our Women's Home Decorating Event on Sunday, October 15th. More details are available on our website. MORE

CLASSIFIED: Get on board!!!
Are you looking to make a difference at PTCC? Enclosed in this week's program is a Classified Ad which highlights some of the best serving opportunities at PTCC. Use the gifts God has given you while developing new friendships by simply signing up for a team on the back of your welcome card or by sending an email to info@prestontrail.org. MORE

Partnership - Take the next step in your commitment to PTCC by becoming a partner, our membership program. Partnership can be achieved by completing a bible study on our core values, the 5Gs of Grace, Growth, Groups, Gifts and Good Stewardship. You can do this on your own by downloading the guide here on our website or by attending our next partnership class on Sunday, September 23rd 9AM - 12 PM at the home of JD Tomlin.

Online Giving
Make your life simpler by automating your giving. Follow the easy directions at www.prestontrail.org to setup for debit or credit card for regular giving and dream big donations. All transactions are secure and will appear on your regular statement.

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

Children and Prayer

Jesus talked a lot about kids and prayer. Here’s what he said …

One day some children ran up to Jesus, but his followers tried to “protect” him from the intrusion. Jesus corrected them: “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them!” (Matthew 19:14) He clearly cared for little ones and longed to show them his Father’s love.

On another occasion the disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray. Jesus did … and one of the things he told them was that “everyone who asks receives.” (Luke 11:16)

So we know two things for certain: Jesus loves children, and he wants us to pray. Add those together and here is what you get: Jesus wants us to pray for children. Today I invite you to pray for three children who belong to the PTCC family.

First is Nash Horton, son of Jace and Melanie. Nash came into this world on August 11, eleven weeks premature, after Melanie had been confined to a hospital room for four weeks due to serious pregnancy problems. Since his birth, Nash has been in NICU, and mom and dad have been required to go to the hospital to see their newborn. They are happy to report that their son has grown from 4 pounds 11 ounces to 6 pounds 13 ounces. If that keeps up, they may be able to bring him home within a week. Jace and Melanie have said that they could not have survived this whole ordeal apart from the love and support of their Life Group. Remember to pray for the normal, healthy development of Nash.

Next is Keira Noel Padgett. Keira was born several weeks premature this past Monday, September 18, to Rod and Jamie. About a month ago Jamie’s physician sent her home for bed-rest until it was time for delivery. Since then Rod has played Mr. Mom, while folks in the PTCC worship ministry have provided meals. Keira Noel came home from the hospital today. She needs our prayers for continued growth into full health.

Finally we come to Andrew Young, three year-old son of Chris and Kim. Andrew was born with a major heart problem. This past Tuesday he underwent his fourth and final surgery to correct that problem. He and his family are at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. The surgery lasted 8 hours, then Andrew went to ICU for the next 36 hours. Today he will be moved into a private room. Kim and Chris, who have been sustained by the prayers and love of their Life Group, ask us to pray that Andrew’s heart will continue to heal well and that he will avoid any infections while he’s in the hospital the next two weeks.

Prayer is a privilege. It connects us to the very heart of God. It puts us into contact with the purpose and power behind the universe.

Praying for children is a double privilege – it allows us to talk to God about those who are weak and vulnerable and impressionable, and to intercede on their behalf. Praying for kids is truly doing for them one more thing that they can’t do for themselves. So join me in praying for Nash, Keira Noel, and Andrew.

I’m confident that God will hear our prayers …

Paul Basden, senior pastor
Preston Trail Community Church

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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. 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.