Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church

Continuing Classes

Several classes continue and are welcoming new members: Bethel Bible Classes (Sunday mornings at 11:00 AM and Thursdays at 6:15 PM) and “The Christian and the Holy Spirit” (Sunday morning at 9:30).

Book Featured During Lent: Final Words from the Cross

The sermons throughout Lent will be based on the book Final Words From the Cross by Adam Hamilton (Abingdon Press, Nashville, 2011). This author also wrote 24 Hours That Changed The World (2009). Final Words gives an in-depth consideration of the six hours during which Jesus suffers on the cross. A limited number of books are available in the church office for approximately $10.00 each. It is also available for both Kindle and Nook.

A Bold Believer

On Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 4:00 PM, join in the Black History Month Celebration “A Bold Believer” at Grace Memorial Presbyterian Church.

Robert Hill, Vice Chancellor of Public Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh will be the guest speaker honoring the Rev. Dr. Henry Highland Garnet, the first pastor of Grace Memorial Presbyterian Church.

Grace Memorial Presbyterian Church is at 1000 Bryn Mawr Road, Pittsburgh PA, 15219. For more information, call 412-681-0229.

Interested in “Finding a Job God’s Way”?

The two people without jobs have found employment, so “Finding a Job God’s Way” is looking to form a new group.

If you’re interested in joining the next group, please email John using the form below.

Are You Looking for a Church Family?

If you are, the New Connections class is designed to answer the questions you might have:

• What does the congregation of PHCPC believe?
• How can PHCPC help you grow in your faith in Jesus?
• Where are your unique abilities needed in the church?
• How is the church governed?
• What does it mean to “join” the church?

The next New Connection class begins Sunday, February 26, and runs for four Sundays at 11:00 AM in the Parlor. If you’re interested in checking the class out, registration forms are available around the church and on the church web site. If you have any questions, please call Linda at 412-655-2000 x124.

The American Heritage Series with Historian David Barton

American Heritage Series

This series will run Sundays from February 12 through April 1 at 11:00 AM in Room 225. Do you think that we are a Christian nation? What did our Founding Fathers believe? Come and discover our moral, religious and constitutional heritage. For more information, contact Vel Holohan at her home or call the church office.

Marriage Preparation & Marriage Enrichment Classes

PHCPC is offering two TWOgether Pittsburgh classes: Marriage Preparation & Marriage Enrichment. The classes will be held Friday, March 23 and Saturday, March 24. Childcare reservations and materials will be provided with registration. For more information or to register, please call Cindy at her number in the church directory or send her an email. For more information on TWOgether Pittsburgh, go to their web site.

Preschool Registration

Registration for the 2012-2013 Preschool year will be taking place soon. Church members and alumni families may sign up at the preschool during school hours starting February 1, or between services Sunday, February 5 in the Great Room Lobby. The general public may enroll at the preschool beginning Monday evening, February 6 between 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM. A registration fee of $50.00 is required to hold a space for your child.

Nursery Coordinator Needed

We are in need of a third Nursery Coordinator to help with the children once or twice a month on Sunday mornings. If you might be interested or have any questions, please contact Walt by e-mail, phone (412-655-2000 x122), or in person.

Bible Reading Plans for the New Year

If one of your New Year resolutions is to read the Bible, the Bible Gateway web site has several options for you:

Bible Gateway Reading Plans

The variety of Bible reading plans is amazing. They can even be emailed to you each day.

Bible Gateway is a wonderful resource. There are 30 versions of the English Bible on Bible Gateway for comparison reading. Other languages are also available should you need them.

One other trick: If you can’t remember where a verse is in the Bible, type what you can remember into Google. Almost always, one of the first couple links that come up will be the verse you are looking for!