Youth Connection Youth Minister:

Caleb and Ashley Gervin Caleb: [email protected] (c) 760-898-9776 Ashley: [email protected] (c) 760-625-6935

Youth Connection:

*Wednesday Night Bible Study *Sunday Morning Bible School *Children’s Church (during Sermon): Ages 9 and under

Upcoming Youth and Family:

- December 9th: Toy Drive Outreach (Toys & Gift Cards) - December 13th: PDCOC Food Pantry (4:30-7:30) - December 16th: Toy Drive Outreach (Toys & Gift Cards) - December 22nd: Rubik’s Cube Competition (8am-6pm) - December 23rd: Toy Drive Outreach (Toys & Gift Cards) - December 30th: Family Feud/Cookoff (5pm-8pm) *Times and events are subject to change, so please check with Caleb or Ashley for more information.

College & Young Adult Connection

Paul’s Ponders The passing of President George Bush last week touched many of us. He seemed to be a man who believed in God and prayer. Over the past week we have seen a lot of pageantry surrounding his laying in state. There was a lot of formality, pomp and circumstance. It seemed important that President Bush receive a fitting funeral. People from all over came to “pay their respects”. It made me think of the parable of Jesus from Luke 16 about two men who died, one a rich man and the other a poor beggar. 22 “The time came when the beggar died and the angels carried him to Abraham’s side. The rich man also died and was buried. I am sure the rich man had a fitting funeral. The poor beggar was probably thrown into a mass grave. Unlike all the hoopla surrounding the funeral, the other side of the casket is what is really important. I may not have world coverage of my funeral. I don’t think I will care. What is really important is the reception on the other side. That’s a party I don’t want to miss. Known by masses or thrown in a mass grave doesn’t matter when it is all said and done. God knows me and welcomes me is the greatest tribute of all.

Every Wednesday Evening: Bible Study (6:00-7:00)

Just Pondering

- December 9th: Toy Drive Outreach (Toys & Gift Cards) - December 13th: PDCOC Food Pantry (4:30-7:30) - December 16th: Toy Drive Outreach (Toys & Gift Cards) - December 22nd: Rubik’s Cube Competition (8am-6pm) - December 23rd: Toy Drive Outreach (Toys & Gift Cards) - December 30th: Family Feud/Cookoff (5pm-8pm)

Aveces Pienso

Outreach and Family Ministry This team offers home bible studies, hospital and home visits, shut-ins visits, baptisms, and any encouragement needs. This team also offers general maintenance duties - such as minor home/yard work and heavy lifting.

SPANISH MINISTER: Raye Kramar (c)(760) 580-1954 FAMILY MINISTER: John Rice (h)(760) 347-3928 Ministry Team Members: Jim Sultzer Rafael Rodriguez Garry Sage Marco Aparicio

Bob Tripp Nick Macias Henry McNulty

Other Announcements

Santiago 1:27 Obediencia al mensaje De Dios, escuchando la voz De Dios. Mis queridos hermanos, pongan atención a esto que les voy a decir: todos deben estar siempre dispuestos a escuchar a los demás, pero no dispuestos a enojarse y hablar mucho. Porque la gente violenta no puede hacer lo que Dios quiere. Por eso, dejen de hacer lo malo, pues ya hay mucha maldad en el mundo. Hacer lo malo es como andar vestido con ropa sucia. Más bien, reciban con humildad el mensaje que Dios les ha dado. Ese mensaje tiene poder para salvarlos. ¡Obedezcan el mensaje de Dios! Si lo escuchan, pero no lo obedecen, se engañan a ustedes mismos y les pasará lo mismo que a quien se mira en un espejo: tan pronto como se va, se olvida de cómo era. Por el contrario, si ustedes ponen toda su atención en la Palabra de Dios, y la obedecen siempre, serán felices en todo lo que hagan. Porque la Palabra de Dios es perfecta y los libera del pecado. Si alguien se cree muy santo y no cuida sus palabras, se engaña a sí mismo y de nada le sirve tanta religiosidad. 27 Creer en Dios el Padre es agradarlo y hacer el bien, ayudar a las viudas y a los huérfanos cuando sufren, y no dejarse vencer por la maldad del mundo.

Yo soy tu hermano Gilberto......

On-Going Events SUNDAY MORNING: Bible Classes for all ages at 9:15a.m.. Donuts and coffee are provided in the kitchen before and after class. Worship Service at 10:15. Headsets for Spanish translation are provided during Worship Service. CHILDRENS BIBLE HOUR: Bible Hour for young children is located in the large classroom next to the kitchen. An announcement will be made to dismiss the children to the classroom. SUNDAY EVENING SMALL GROUP STUDY: Please see the insert for our “In the Word” Sunday Evening/Afternoon Bible Study locations. Group leaders are available for more information. SKY VALLEY WORSHIP & BIBLE STUDY: 4pm starts the combined Worship Service/In The Word Bible Study for the DHS/Sky Valley areas. LADIES’ TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY: Please join us for an uplifting study and fellowship with other women of faith every Tuesday morning from 10-11:30am. The current study is the book “Wild and Free”. MEN’S WEDNESDAY MORNING PRAYER: Wednesdays at 7:30a.m., the men meet at the church building for prayer and then go out for breakfast. WEDNESDAY NIGHT CLASSES: Wednesday Bible Class at 6:00p.m. SUNDAY SERMONS: Sunday Sermons can be accessed on YouTube under “Nick Macias” account.

Sermon Notes

Causes and Community Events

December 9, 2018

Palm Desert Church of Christ

Loving God...Loving People...Changing the World ~~~~

Iglesia de Cristo Palm Desert

Amar a Dios ... Amar a la gente ... Cambiar el mundo

Last Week Attendance: 118 Contribution: $6,865

Kids: $42

December Birthdays Joe Buxton Katrina Taroy Nick Macias Patty Thorp Eva Luna Bob Packer Batsebia Aparicio Evan Brennan Maria Palma Doug Brannon Manases Irizarry Sheila Weinberg Miranda McKay Rosa Carmona

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Len Stuessel Shelby Moreno Randy Wealand Steve Cardinal Cash Gervin

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Students In Need: There are a few students in need of furniture: beds, couches, dining room set, sitting chairs, etc.. For more info please contact Angela or Dru. Thank you so much!

December Anniversaries Sean & Brittany McGuire John & Susan Rice Bob & MaryJo Biggers Jack & Helene Brohamer Jesus & Josefina Escareno Rozelle & Renee Poignard

*DIRECTORY CHANGES* Please be sure to let the office know if you have any contact information changes or additions.

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Gatherings:

Sunday: Bible Study: 9:15am ~ Worship Service: 10:15am Wednesday: Bible Study: 6:00pm *********************

78-135 Avenue 42 * Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 14151 * Palm Desert, CA 92255 Phone 760.360.6595, Fax 760.360.6595 (please call first) Email: [email protected], [email protected] Website: www.pdcoc.com Office Hours: M-F 9am-2pm