Discipleship Menu Board

Discipleship Menu Board (September to December)

Take a look through what we are offering over the next three months. The entries are not the same, some are face-to-face gatherings while others are self-directed options using online or printed resources. What they have in common is that each one will encourage and equip you in growing as a follower of Jesus.

Pick one and do it. It is that simple.

Biblical Themes Series (The Bible Project YouTube Channel)

This multi-part animated series helps remind us that the Bible is one unified story leading to Jesus by tracing important biblical themes through the entire narrative of the bible. The Bible Project does an excellent job showing how broad biblical themes develop and find their culmination in Jesus and empower the ongoing work of the church in the world. This series is continuing to grow, with themes of “the Tree of Life” and “7^th Day Rest” coming soon. The series begins with “God”.

Try out a Connect Group this Fall

Connect Groups are smaller gatherings of people who look up, lean in, reach out, and think deep in community together. Most of our Connect Groups meet weekly in each other’s homes, and many are looking for new members in the fall. Come check out a group to see if it’s a good fit for you.

For more information or to join: https://pdacfamily.com/ministries/connect-groups/

Sermon Series – Stillness

This is a four-part series presented this past summer. It focuses in on the benefits of carving out time to be with God, soaking in His presence.

Those talks can be accessed online here.

Our Daily Bread Devotional

Find encouragement for everyday life in this popular daily devotional filled with stories, personal application, and wisdom from the life-changing Word of God.

Available in regular and large print at the Connection Corner in the Foyer.

God’s Double Agent – Book by Bob Fu

China is in the news daily, Hong Kong, the plight of people in a controlled society. Our Library has a must-read book: God’s Double Agent! — Shirley

Eric Metaxas, New York Times bestselling author says, “The riveting account of a student leader of the Tiananmen Square protests who becomes a literal prisoner for Christ and then escapes to the West. Impossible to put down!”

This book will give insights on present-day political problems.

It is available at our church library or at Amazon.ca.

Digging Deeper: Judges (Multi-week Seminar)

Judges is NOT a book about idealized heroes! It is full of “murder and mayhem.” However, its treatment of weak leadership, violence, war, the struggle for survival, conflict within and among families and people groups, and the tendency to absorb the values of the surrounding culture make it especially relevant to our contemporary society. We, too, struggle to live faithful lives in difficult circumstances. Join us if you are interested in learning more about the Bible and its significance for today.

Everyone is welcome to participate in a study of the Old Testament, led by Mary Conway.

Dates: Sunday, Sept. 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17 (9:15 to 10:15 am in Main Office Seminar Space)

5-Minute Family Devotional – Old Testament Heroes (Jelly Telly via RightNow Media)

We can learn so much from the heroes of the Bible! Some of them are unlikely

heroes—ordinary people who God uses in extraordinary ways to move

forward his great plan. This video devotional plan will uncover some of your

favourite Bible characters and encourage you to see how God worked through

them—and think about how God is working through you! Your family will look

at a key verse, spend time hearing about a story/hero, talk about how the

story relates to us today, and pray together.

Check it out at this link.

Not yet familiar with our church’s subscription to RightNow Media? Follow this link for more information.

Family Activity Backpacks

Families! Check out our newest Family Backpack:

*A Sweet Treat about God’s Love” – While making your own ice cream, your family will discuss how Jesus loves everyone, even those who are different..

*Pizza, God and Me – While making pizza, discover how special God made each of us.

*Operation Cookie Creation – Discover the importance of following God’s word while making chocolate chip cookies.

*We all ‘Knead’ Jesus – Making bread, and understanding why each of us needs to have Jesus as our Saviour.

*Who Knows My Name – Learning about the different names of God, their meanings, and playing a fun family game.

For more information on signing out our newest backpack or another backpack, contact Pastor Tracy at tphelps@pdac-cma.com

Bible Reading Plan for New Believers (via YouVersion)

The decision to follow Jesus is just the beginning of our spiritual journey. It is not just a moment in time but the start of change in our lives. We must learn how to understand what God desires, how to communicate with Him, and how to start living a life centred around our commitment to follow Him. This simple devotional walks you through each of these initial steps. See here for more details.