Pineview Community Church

Deeper Meditation

Brian — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:47:16 +0000

Going deep spiritually is a lot like scuba diving. It takes a lot of work, effort, equipment and training but the reality is you cannot plumb the depths of who God is without it. So don’t settle for spiritually skimming the surface, go deep!

Today, we learn that reading the Bible is important, but it’s even more important to apply what we read. Pastor Brian gives some tips on how to do that well through Biblical meditation.

Many people have asked for the additional meditation questions shared in this message. Download a copy here.

Perfect Love

Brian — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:44:10 +0000

When we love like God loves, we benefit too. What are the benefits of loving extravagantly?

The Good Samaritan

Brian — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 01:36:30 +0000

In pt. 3/4 of our series “Extravagant Love”, Pastor Greg Ballard shares how our concept of love is not God’s concept of love. We want love to be safe but God’s idea of love is much much bigger.

As Jesus shares the story of the Good Samaritan we discover that extravagant love means serving anyone in need. The question is: how REAL is your love?

Current Sermon Series – Deeper

Brian — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:00:56 +0000

If you want to really experience all that the oceans have to offer, you need to go deep. It is hard work, and it takes special training and equipment, but the result is worth it. You don’t see the wonders of the sea if you only stay near the surface.

What is true for ocean exploration is also true for the Christian life. If you want to experience God, you can’t just stay at the surface. You’ve got to go deep.

Do you want to go deeper with God? Come experience all He has to offer you during our sermon series “Deeper!” during our Sunday worship service.

Convenient Faith

Brian — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 01:53:38 +0000

When it comes to our faith, there are easy things and hard things. While there are some common areas in which we all struggle, there are also specific areas that are unique struggles to each individual.

How can we overcome these areas in our lives where we seem to really fail in our faith? How can we move our faith from something that’s built on convenience to something that is built on conviction?

Looking Through A Peephole

Brian — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:01:54 +0000

What is heaven like? What is eternity like? What will we be like? Will we have the same bodies?

There are lots of questions about eternity and few answers.

But what we know about eternity and heaven should be a motivation to pursue getting there.

Is This All There Is?

Brian — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 01:58:18 +0000

If the resurrection is all it’s cracked up to be, it should not only save us for eternity. It will revolutionize our lives and priorities.

What’s your take on the resurrection? Does your life and priorities back up what you believe?

The Right Place For Passion

Brian — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 01:54:27 +0000

What’s the difference between a football game and church?

Passion.

If church attenders had the passion that football fans had, what would church look like?

Crossroads – English Studies

Brian — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:04:43 +0000

CROSSROADS ministry offers internationals in the Capital District the chance to learn more about American language, culture and friendships. As you stand at a new crossroads in your life, we are here to serve you. Primarily, CROSSROADS offers Conversational English classes in different venues. All English classes are taught by caring volunteer teachers from the community. The school year is divided into two terms: Fall and Winter/Spring. Class sizes are usually small, most having fewer than 10 students. Maximum class size is 15 students.

Our students come from all over the globe. Some are international students and scholars or family members, others are immigrants and refugees. Everyone is welcome.

Conversational English Class
The Conversational English classes at CROSSROADS are useful to anyone seeking to improve their English conversation skills. We provide 4 levels of English—so, at time of registration, you will be placed into a class level according to your current English fluency. All students must register before participating in class.

Spring 2010 Classes

Semester: January 18 – May 17
Schedule: Monday Nights, 7-9PM
Cost: $40 per person (includes the textbook)
($20 for returning students who own the textbook)

Registration: Monday January 11, 7-9pm (late registration Jan. 18 & 25 @ 6:30 pm)
Location: Pineview Community Church, 251 Washington Ave Ext., Albany, NY 12205

Rides are available. Please contact us to schedule a pick-up.
Childcare is available for $2 per class.

For more information, contact the church at 456-6777 or ferguson.wm@gmail.com

English Club

CROSSROADS English Club provides an opportunity for students and scholars at SUNY to practice their English with friends and native English Speakers in an informal environment. Each week we host a topical discussion (family, food, etc.) with everyone encouraged to participate. All levels are welcome.

Spring 2010 Schedule

Semester: Start date TBA
Schedule: TBA
Cost: Free
Location: SUNY Uptown Campus, Room TBA

For more information, contact Rick at 847-7756 or rvanluik@yahoo.com

English Cafe

CROSSROADS English Cafe allows English language learners the chance to practice their English during the daytime with friends and native English Speakers. Come enjoy a cup of coffee/tea and conversation in an informal environment. Each week we host a topical discussion (family, food, etc.) with everyone encouraged to participate. All levels are welcome.

Spring 2009 Semester: Jan. 7 – May 27
Schedule: Thursday mornings, 9:30-11:00 am.
Students can stay for the International Bible study at 11am if interested.
Cost: Free
Location: City Harvest Church, 585 Central Ave (the corner of North Main & Central), Albany
Childcare is provided

For more information, contact Tracy at mtvincent@verizon.net

Other Events

Through out the school year, CROSSROADS offers social events for our students and their families, like apple pie baking, game nights, Christmas cookie decorating, picnics and more. We also pair interested students with American Friendship Partners so they can celebrate traditional American holidays and hobbies. We want to give our students the chance to fully participate in American culture, and make new friends from the USA and all over the globe.

Financial Peace University

Brian — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:17:22 +0000

You may be surprised to know that God is interested in your money, but not how to get it out from your wallet! There are hundreds of verses in the Bible that talk about wise choices with money, and it’s worthwhile to see what God might say on how to handle our finances. There is a better way!!! Would you like to experience financial peace? Sign up today for Financial Peace University (FPU), a 13 week course beginning Wednesday January 13. You’ll be glad you did!!!

Cost: $93 per person (we’ll help with shipping your member’s kit.)
How To Register: Come to one of the “Preview Nite”s on Wednesday January 6 at 7:00 pm or Sunday January 10 at 6:00 pm.

Let us know you are coming and fill out the form below:

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