Bulletin

2026 All-Church Reading Plan: New Testament ~ Click HERE for details!

Sat, Dec 13: “Share the Joy” Toy Drive “Pickup Day” @ Pc. To volunteer, Click HERE.
Dec 21 & 28: Holiday Worship & Updates to Note:

• Sun Mornings: ONE Combined Worship at 10 am
  • No Nursery, Youth Group, Children’s Classes or Children’s Church
  • Some adult classes will meet at 9 am (see Class Leaders)
• Sunday Nights:
  • Dec 21: Candlelight Service @ 6 pm
  • Dec 28: No 6 pm Worship Service

Church office closed: Dec 24-25 & Jan 1

CLICK for the full lineup of upcoming events… (Full shower details can also be found in the online & paper bulletin.)

NEW CLASS begins JANUARY 4: BELONG+
Find your people, find your place.
Preston Place #190 @ 9:45 am

Haven’t found your place or your people yet? BELONG+ may be just the place for you! Whether you’re new to the church or just looking to connect more deeply, this class is designed to build relationships, community, and help each discover their best fit. This NEW class is for adults of all ages, and features class leaders Marcus & Allyson McKee and Rod & Stephanie Hawkins. 

Join BELONG+ as Marcus McKee kicks off the series, One Body, Many Parts: Finding Your People and Finding Your Place in the Body. (A practical study of Romans 12 and 1 Corinthians 12 for today’s church.)

CHURCH BUILDING: 

• Early Church History, by Robert Hobbs, Living Faith, Family Room
• Lessons From the Bible, by Dino Roussos, Pacesetters, Fellowship Hall
• Early Life and Ministry of Jesus, by Matt Pool, Friendship #223
• Reframing Jesus, by Bob Chisholm, Kingdom Seekers #228
• Behind the Scenes of Christmas, by Robert Stolte, Rooted #230
• Leviticus: Dwelling With God, Pointing to Jesus, by Caleb Jones, FOR12 #231
• Christ in Me, by Gordon Dabbs, Bound by Faith #235
• A Christian’s Influence, by Marcus McKee, 24/7 #237

PRESTON PLACE:

• Prayer, by Class Leaders, SHOUT! #125
• Experiencing the Heart of Jesus, by Mark Culwell & Dwayne Black, Hearts in Action #130
• Love That Always Fails, by Jacob Hawk, Discover #135
• Forgiveness of Sins through Baptism, by John Cawyer, Young Couples #185
• Acts: The Early Church, by Collin Nieman, 20:28 (formerly The Gap) #195
• A Sneak Peek Behind the Greek, by Brian Davis, Families in Christ #200
• Mothers of the Messiah, by Mark McClure, C-Life & Single Purpose #230A
• Another Gospel, by Scott Wolfe, Life Builders #230B

Not part of an Adult Bible Class yet? How do you choose?
Learn more about ALL our classes (Kids, Teens, & Adults)

All seriously dating, engaged, & newly married couples in their 20’s + 30’s are invited!
This group enjoys getting together each week to fellowship, pray, and study the Bible as they strive to follow Jesus.

• Sunday Mornings @ 9:45 am – Bible Class @ Preston Place #185
• Small Groups on Sunday & Wednesday– Click for locations, days, and times (Sun 6p Baker / Wed 7p Lipp+Langolis)

They also enjoy monthly social activities, quarterly community projects, combined small group events, and an annual retreat.

Come see what it’s all about… visit a Sunday class or weeknight small group!

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE INFO: Dec 21 & 28 – One combined worship service at 10am. No Children’s Classes or nursery.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Please contact Rebecca if you can serve.

• Early Service Backyard Worship Leader – Once-a-month service opportunity during the sermon. Activities are planned and materials are set up for you. Super easy and fun!
• Teacher for “Little Bugs” Class – Every-other-month service opportunity during class in the Nursery. Teaching involves singing songs (words provided on a script) with toys/props (same songs every week – no prep required!)

Need Service Hours? Volunteer for Prestoncest’s Dec 13 Toy Drive Pickup Day by clicking HERE. Qs? Email Leslie Scott.

Sun, Dec 14: Christmas Party, 5:30-7:30pm in The Zone. Dress: ugly sweater, holiday theme, or Christmas character. Gift exchange: Look around your house and find a fun or funny gift, wrap it, and bring it! Dinner is provided (Chuy’s).

Wed Night Small Groups, 7-8:15pm: Dismissed for the holidays ~ will start back Jan 7.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

• Sun, Jan 4: Vision Meeting (Students & Parents)
• Sun, Jan 11: Parents of Seniors Meeting
• Fri-Sat, Jan 23-24: Girls’ Night
• Sat, Jan 24: Guys’ Paintball
• Sun, Jan 25: 6th Grade Info Lunch

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“WHAT’S UP?” weekly email from PCYG is delivered to parent & student inboxes each Monday, featuring updates on SGs, events, signups, & more so YOU can stay involved. NOT receiving this email? Contact Bryan, Kellie or Bryka

Join our Facebook group for news & updates, and subscribe to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL!

SUNDAY CLASS @ 9:45am:

• Discover Classroom, Preston Place
  • Dec 14: “Love That Always Fails” series by Jacob Hawk
  • Dec 21 & 28: No class (due to the holidays)

THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY @ 7 pm:

• Discover Classroom, Preston Place
  • Dec 18: White Elephant Gift Exchange

SAVE THE DATE:

Jan 17-19: Discover Out-of-Town Trip to the Hill Country. Click HERE for details & signups. $150/ea includes lodging, 2 meals, & entrance into Enchanted Rock and Longhorn Caverns.

Fri, Dec 19: Six Flags Day ~ arrive on your own around 3pm

SUNDAY BIBLE CLASS

• C-Life + Single Purpose, 9:45 am, Preston Place #230a

WEDNESDAY SMALL GROUP

• 7pm, Preston Place #130

COMING UP

Sat, Dec 13: Single Purpose Christmas Party, 6:30 pm at the home of Ron Green, dinner provided. Bring a wrapped gift for the gift exchange ($15 value) and a friend! Qs? See Ron Green. 

Big THANKS to all that signed up to help on Sat, Dec 13 to serve our community at Prestoncrest’s Toy Drive Pickup Day and at the Treasures of Hope food & turkey distribution (in partnership with DLF.)

For information on helping with these events, plus other service opportunities, contact Gary Cochran.

Small Groups

Meeting weekly across the metroplex, Small Groups offer opportunities to build friendships, deepen faith, and equip leaders. Find one in YOUR neighborhood today, and discover great resources at www.prestoncrest.org/sg.

Spiritual Formation

God’s work… with our participation. Practices include Resting, Listening, Reading, Praying, Reflecting, Journaling, with each being learned in solitude, community, and service. Explore groups, retreats, and resources at www.prestoncrest.org/sf, or visit the SF board in the foyer.

Qs? Bob Chisholm: chisholm@prestoncrest.org.

Interested in becoming part of this family of baptized believers?

Choose one of these easy options…

• Attend PC101 (offered quarterly)
• Sundays during worship: come to the front of the auditorium during the final song (after the sermon)
• Text “Contact” to 469-476-5331 and fill out the form (select “Placing Membership”)
• Fill out a card (back of the pew) and drop in the foyer GIVE dropbox
• Contact an elder, deacon, minister or the church office (972-233-2392 / info@prestoncrest.org)
• 100% ready? Fill out the form @ www.prestoncrest.org/membership

Just want to know more? Attend PC101!

Church members: To see the list of prayer needs, funerals, showers, and more, text “ME” to 469.476.5331 and click WEBSITE, or Log In