"The Man Code" KEYS TO UNLOCKING A BALANCED LIFE

KEYS TO UNLOCKING A BALANCED LIFE
COME HEAR DENNIS SWANBERG
as he shares from
"The Man Code"
November 23, 2014
9 & 10:30 a.m.
Worship Center
The mission of "The Man Code"
is providing men with keys to unlocking
a balanced life to strengthen their relationship with God,
their advisors, their friends, their church, their community...
...and ultimately their world.
BONHAM SCHOOL CHRISTMAS OFFERING
... kicked off last Sunday with generous giving of
$2712. Since 2004, your kindness has resulted in
gifts totaling $46,233. The Primetimers and the
Bonham Bulldogs have a very unique and special
relationship. Bonham opened their door in 1953 while
Pioneer Drive followed in 1954. Bonham is the local,
across the street, elementary school. Many of their
students attend Pioneer Drive or were students in
our Child Development Center. Many of the teachers
and staff are members of our church. We have been
living life together for 60 years! The 11th Annual
Bonham Christmas Offering will meet countless
needs. Doctor’s visits, prescriptions, food, clothing
and a trip to the Paramount Theater to “The Polar
Express” movie will bring a smile to students, faculty
and parents. Will we exceed the $50,000 amount this
year? Every Primetimer Class (60+) will have the joy
of giving through November 30. The Christmas gift
will be presented to the Bulldogs at Primetime Live on
December 4.
SAY CHEESE ... Check out all the smiling faces from
Primetime Live, Thanksgiving Tuesdays, HSU Dinner
Theater and Heroes Breakfast at the Primetimer
Vision. What a photogenic bunch!
February 13-15, 2015
T Bar M Resort
Cost for the retreat is $300 per couple which
includes: conference fee, 2 nights lodging, and five
meals per person. Register on-line at www.pdbc.
org/tbarm. Brochures are available in the Church
Office. Call Eddy Curry for details. Fees are nonrefundable after January 11. Eddy and Dee Ann
Curry will host and facilitate the retreat with Jeff
and Barbara Reid.
A nnual C hristmas D inner
In a world of greed, how do we practice hospitality?
Join us Sunday as we look at what gratitude looks
like in action. We are encouraging everyone to
bring something that symbolizes what you are
thankful for to the service on Sunday! If you’d like
to read our text ahead of time this week, check out
Luke 17:11-19.
T uesday , D ecember 9 - 6 p . m .
C onference C enter
Tickets are on sale for $20 through November
30th at the Women’s Ministry Hutch across
from the Music Suite. Our guest speaker will be
Carolee Juergens, the "Book Bag" Lady. Carolee
will booktalk us through several delightful
Christmas books and share the hosrty of some
of our favorites in Christmas literature.
save - the - date
Holiday Office Hours
The Church Offices will close
Wednesday, November 26 at Noon
and will reopen
Monday, December 1 at 8 a.m.
Women’s Spring Retreat “Garden Getaway” will be
May 1-3, 2015.
The 2015 Altar Flower Calendar is now
available on-line. Go to www.pdbc.org/
altarflowers to sign-up. If you need
assistance, contact the Church Office
at 325-692-6776.
MEET YOUR MINISTERS
We want to make sure you
know who your ministers are
here at Pioneer Drive. Each
week we will introduce a
minister and give you a small
glimpse into their ministry.
DANNY BAREFIELD
Minister of Music
When were you first interested in pursuing music?
As a kid I would pretend to play the piano on our living
room coffee table. During my second grade year I had a
friend that played piano and she taught me some simple
things. I would also pick out television show themes by ear.
My parents eventually bought an old upright piano and let
me start taking lessons. They told me that if I would do
something with it they would buy me a new one. One year
later, they bought me a new piano and I still have that piano
in my home today.
How did you get Tina to go on that first date? Tina
was in my first class on the first day at HSU. I sat right
behind her in English with Dr. Fink. She says she doesn’t
remember me from that class, but I know better! Our
sophomore year we were attending the same church. There
was a party after church one evening and I asked Tina to go.
She did. Apparently she could not resist my charming good
looks and personality. Actually, the truth is…I married
way above! Tina is crucial to my ministry. She takes care
of all the food for our High School Choir Tour, she is my
assistant for pageant helping me with all the details of
the script, communicating with the technical sound and
lighting people, she helps coordinating the serving at the
Thanksgiving Banquet with the High School Students, she
takes care of organizing the housewares section of the High
School Choir fund rasier, “The World’s Largest Garage
Sale”. Pioneer got a two-for one with Tina!
Name one lesson you learned from a fellow staff
member? When I came in November of 2000 I had been in
ministry for 14 years. I was able to work under Fred McNab
for 2 years before he left Pioneer Drive. I learned many
things about ministry from Fred. He was a great mentor to
me. One of the greatest things he taught me was to think big
for the Kingdom. We have many resources…so use them.
He encouraged creativity, various styles of leadership and
worship and to broaden my vision for the music ministry for
our church. Fred will always be appreciated for the many
things he taught me about ministry and the people who are
a part of it.
ALAMEDA COMMUNITY GARDEN
Bring your shovels, wheelbarrows and gloves to
the Center at 650 Corsicana at 9 a.m. on Saturday,
November 22. Help this project get started!
Lunch will be provided.
GO AND SEE - NEW YORK CITY
Join us May 10-16 as we work alongside our
friends at Graffiti Ministries connecting with the
people of NYC. Our primary focus of ministry
will be assisting with their after-school program.
Cost of the trip is $800. Fundraising options are
available. Sign-up on-line at www.pdbc.org/nyc.
See how God is moving, learn about the city and
offer encouragement to ongoing ministry! Contact
nathan@pdbc.org for more information.
FAITH & FINANCES ...
Join our Faith & Finances
learning community as we
explore how to overcome
obstacles, get free from
debt, and save for the future.
Come consider how God’s
plans for your money might
be larger than your own! We are looking for
participants and allies (mentors). Contact Erica at
communitymissions@pdbc.org if you or someone
you know may be interested. Class begins in
January on Wednesdays at Pioneer Drive!
Alameda Community Toy Store!
Items may be dropped off until
NOVEMBER 23.
Contact Erica at
communitymissions@pdbc.org
or 692-6776, ext. 141 or go to
www.pdbc.org/acts to learn more!
Pioneer Drive Baptist Church
701 S. Pioneer Dr.
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 692-6776
Return Service Requested
B aby D edication
D ecember 7, 2014
Contact Pam at 692-6776 or email
pclick@pdbc.org to add your
family to this special occasion.
Non-Profit
U. S. Postage
PAID
Abilene, TX
Permit No. 181
Parent's Night Out
The Polar
Express
December 7, 2015
6-10 p.m.
Cost is $6 per child and deadline
to register is Tuesday, December 2.
Go to www.pdbc.org/childcare
to reserve your spot today.
Truly I say to you, to the extent that you
did it to one of these brothers of Mine, even the
least of them, you did it to Me.
Matthew 25:40
PDBC VITALS
BIBLE STUDY
On Campus:
Total S.S. Enrollment:
2804
Sunday School Attendance:
9:00 a.m. - 639
10:30 a.m. - 368
Small Groups
- 34
Total Attendance:
1,041
Off Campus:
Shining Star
63
Care Inn
37
Windcrest
30
House of Faith
191
Alameda CC
51
Total Off Campus Total:
372
Total Church Bible Study:
1,413
ORDAINED? LICENSED?
We are currently updating our church records in the
area of Ordained and Licensed Ministers. If you are
Ordained or Licensed please call Jill Fleming in the
Church Office at 692-6776.
LOST & FOUND
STEWARDSHIP
Tithes & Offerings
This Week:
Required this Week:
Required to Date:
Received to Date:
Surplus/Deficit:
$42,383.75
$58,174.80
$464,483.40
$594,961.79
$130,478.39
Arise & Build Phase 2
This Week's Receipts:
$160.00
Received to Date:
$303,620.45
Note Balance:
$394,789.91
World Missions
2014 Goal:
$250,000.00
This Week's Receipts:
$1,722.00
Received to Date:
$122,525.91
Surplus/Deficit:
-$127,474.09
Our lost and found is filling up.
Have you misplaced your Bible,
sunglasses, keys, etc??
Come take a look to see if we might have some
of your lost treasures. The lost and found is
located in the Church Office.
November 26, 2014
No meal due to the
Thanksgiving Holiday.
Enjoy the holiday with
your family!