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About pcfblacknall

“PCF” is short-hand for the Post-College Fellowship at Blacknall Church in Durham, North Carolina. We meet regularly on Sunday mornings for discussion and fellowship in the Community Room during the Sunday school hour (9:45-10:45 a.m.) between the early (8 am) and late (11 am) worship services. We also meet for other social events and fellowship opportunities, and we hope that this blog will serve as a resource for our community in both worship and fun. We are a Christ-centered community of diverse people who have busy and sometimes distracting lives, and who may be in a period of transition. We seek to create community both during and outside of the sunday school hour through discussions, meals, small group, and service.

Introduction: The Old Testament in the Gospels

Starting on 2/3/13, Mandy Rodgers-Gates is leading our class in a study of the Old Testament in the Gospel.  Below are the notes from our first class: 1. We will be assuming a certain kind of intentionality and compositional skill … Continue reading

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Chapter 10: Difficulty and Emotional Maturity, Struggling

The second of the “points of leverage” that enable us to be all we can be as stewards of our gifts. BOOK: Lifelines (Merriam and Clark) – life is fundamentally about two things – our work and our relationships and … Continue reading

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Courage and Calling (Chapter 9) – The Capacity for Continuous Learning

One of the five “points of leverage” that enable us to be all we can be as stewards of our gifts. COURAGE was the topic last week (any review, thoughts that came up during the week?). This week the topic … Continue reading

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notes from 10/14 class: Sabbath Rest (Martha Carlough)

In the last week, three things that gave me JOY: 1. 2. 3. In the last week, three things that caused anxiety, fatigue or that I couldn’t approach wholeheartedly: 1. 2. 3. Ways I join in some of the sustained … Continue reading

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Notes from 10/7/12: Courage and Calling (Chapter 5) – The Pursuit of Excellence, Truth, Diligence and Generosity

Martha Carlough Brief review Genesis 2:15, 19-20 “The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work and take care of it….” “Now the Lord God had formed out of the ground all the … Continue reading

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Biblical Case Studies for “Vocation” (notes from 9/23/12 class discussion)

Vocation: Definition (from Intro to Courage and Calling) Our specific call, a defining purpose or mission, a reason for being Living out the full implications of what it means to follow Jesus Through vocation, we come to an appreciation that … Continue reading

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Fall Study: Courage and Calling (book by Gordon Smith)

Join us each Sunday morning in the Community Room as Steve Hinkle and Martha Carlough lead our discussion on work, calling, and vocation using the book Courage and Calling by Gordon Smith.  We meet at 9:45AM (or after first service!) … Continue reading

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This summer, the PCF Sunday school class is looking to develop deeper awareness of issues of poverty, injustice, and ways God is moving in certain spheres through guest speakers.  We would love for you to join us for any or … Continue reading

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Amos discussion and potluck

This Sunday, April 22nd- Coffee and Discussion.  With our study of Amos complete, join our discussion to share any thoughts about the Amos study as well as thinking through our fall class (and get a sneak peak at what’s ahead for the coming … Continue reading

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New Course on Prayer

Starting July 10, we’ll start a new course called “Prayer” that will run from July 10–August 28.

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