Category Archives: ptcc trail notes

How Churches Grow [trail notes]

Posted on March 22, 2011 by

March 17, 2011 How Churches Grow One of my favorite parables of Jesus is a short three-verse story from Mark’s gospel. It goes like this: He also said, “This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters … Continue reading →

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New Student Minister to Start March 14 [trail notes]

Posted on March 2, 2011 by

March 1, 2011 By God’s grace, we are excited to announce that Hugh Breland will become our new Student Minister starting on Monday March 14. Everyone together now … YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!! Let me introduce you to Hugh now, so you can … Continue reading →

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Got questions? Here’s answers! [trail notes]

Posted on February 9, 2011 by

February 8, 2011 No matter how good the news is, we’ve always got questions. Right? “You got a new job? Congratulations! When do you start? What’s your job title? When will you be able to make me an interest-free loan?” … Continue reading →

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Being Human [trailnotes]

Posted on January 11, 2011 by

January 1, 2011 Being Human Being human has its glories… Listening to beautiful music with a lover or friend Holding a newborn baby in your arms Seeing a Texas sunrise in winter Eating dark chocolate (You knew I’d work that … Continue reading →

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January 5.2011 [trailnotes]

Posted on January 5, 2011 by

January 5, 2011 Happy New Year! We hope that your 2011 has gotten off to a great start! With this new beginning, our desire is for each of you to be connected to Preston Trail not only in the large … Continue reading →

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December 22, 2010 [trailnotes]

Posted on December 22, 2010 by

Merry Christmas! Here are a few important items we don’t want you to miss: Christmas Eve: We are busily at work on our Christmas Eve services, happening Thursday at 5 and 7 p.m., and Friday at 3, 5 and 7 … Continue reading →

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December 15, 2010 [trailnotes]

Posted on December 16, 2010 by

As the countdown to Christmas continues, here’s some important info we’d like to share with you: Christmas Eve RSVP: Preston Trail will have five Christmas Eve services this year: Thursday, December 23 at 5 and 7 p.m., and Friday, December … Continue reading →

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Make Room for More Ashas [trail notes]

Posted on November 19, 2010 by

Baptism celebrations at Preston Trail are just about the most rewarding thing we do, in my opinion. They give us a reading on how we are doing in accomplishing our mission . . . helping people find and follow Jesus … Continue reading →

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Perfectionism, People-Pleasing, and Co-Dependence [trail notes]

Posted on November 9, 2010 by

About four months ago I was leaving the church building one Thursday night after a Celebrate Recovery meeting. On my way out I saw a brochure on the CR table that was entitled “Are you co-dependent?” I smiled at the … Continue reading →

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Never Done It Before [trail notes]

Posted on November 4, 2010 by

About a year ago Denise and I were visiting some friends in Birmingham. One of them said to me, “Did you know that ___________ Church here in town is having a six-hour Bible Study on Friday nights … from 6 … Continue reading →

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