Greetings, PBCC Family

All right Church. Hope you're all staying safe and healthy! Well... from the sermon last week, I did say that we were going to take things one day at a time and that we would be making decisions as things progressed with the COVID-19 Virus.

So here we are. Governor Brown has issued a "stay-home save-lives" order for all Oregonians. And because we have the ability to broadcast our services now online, the leadership feels it is in the best interest of our community and our congregation to forgo any public worship services at our facilities for the time being.

We are praying that this measure will not have to last long. But also feel strongly that we need to do our part in shortening this pandemic. So we are asking that you stay home, like the governor has ordered, and that you tune into our service either at 8:30 or 10:30 a.m. on Sundays. I'd also encourage you to reach out by phone to loved ones, neighbors, and fellow church members so that, though practicing physical distancing, we make sure we are staying social in a wise and safe manner.

We will continue to broadcast every Sunday, even after the virus has passed. What a great way of reaching those who may not be able to, or have the desire to come to, a physical building for worship.

I pray that God continues to strengthen you and bring you comfort during this time. Remember, it's not a time to panic, but a time to be wise and loving towards our community. Stay firm in your trust that God is bigger than our situations, and He is still in control.

Thank you for your understanding, your partnership and your cooperation. There's so many reasons that I love this congregation and love serving as one of your pastors. Thank you for being such a blessing to me and my family.

Love

Pastor Trey

Trey Hinkle

Lead Pastor

Scott Knutz – Board Chairman

Troy York – Chairman of the Elders