OUR FAMILY deaths
• Leona “Lee” Hufnagel (CC#04), wife of Wes Hufnagel (CC#04), on January 6, 2016. births
• Simon David Agee, son of Jonathan & Cindy Agee, on February 3, 2016. • Alexandra Hope Squibb, daughter of Clif & Heather Squibb, on February 9, 2016. • Eloise Elisabeth Maxwell, daughter of Phillip & Christina Maxwell, on February 10, 2016.
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sheds of hope
job openings We have the following paid positions open; Full-time Coordinator for Tommy Overton & Family Ministry, Full-time Coordinator for Music & Arts, Full-time Ministry Leader to High School, Full-time Coordinator of Preschool, and Full-time Youth Ministry Intern (two positions available). View full job descriptions at jobsatpcpc.org and email questions or your resumé (with desired position specified) to careers@pcpc.org.
FAMILIES easter song & story
Join the Children’s Ministry for two more Fridays this spring for Song & Story! The next program is March, 18, 10:30–11:30 am, Room 107/109. Suitable for toddlers through kindergarten. We have fun singing songs and listening to stories read by pastors! Lunch is included, so RSVP by March 15 at register.pcpc.org. Contact vbs@pcpc.org or heather.squibb@pcpc.org.
vbs 2016–the finish line
The VBS Olympics Committee is looking for Olympians ages 5 (by 9/1/16) to rising fourth graders to participate in the race! We’re also in need of several Trainers (aka Volunteers) to work with our outstanding Olympians! Contact vbs@pcpc.org or 214-224-2502.
EVERYONE flowers for sunday morning worship services
Honor a loved one or friend by giving flowers in our Sunday morning worship services. Reservations are taken on a first come, first serve basis by Helen Stewart or you may sign–up on the Flower Calendar bulletin board in the hallway across from the Information Center. Fill out the information next to your requested date then call Helen, 214-350-7449, to confirm.
general fund budget
2015/2016 operating budget
$13,300,000
July 1–February 7 2016 budget
$8,626,315
July 1–February 7 2016 giving
$8,600,386
Budget variance
($25,929)
“There are three stages in the work of God: impossible, difficult, done.” —James Hudson Taylor”
Join our deacons to build sheds that are free of charge to victims of recent tornados and hold their belongings on their property while they rebuild. This is a great opportunity for you to organize your small group or Sunday Morning Community to come on one or more Saturdays, February 20, 27, and March 5, 12, 19, 9:00 am–3:00 pm, at the Tornado Response Base, 8464 Endicott Lane off Buckner Blvd. Twelve–sixteen people each Saturday can build two sheds. If Saturdays don’t work for you, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 am–3:00 pm or 6:00 pm–9:00 pm, are also available times to work. Contact John Browne at jbrowne@pcanet.org or 214-763-2791.
eggstravaganza
Bring your family to Mercy Street’s celebration in the West Dallas Community School field, 2300 Canada Drive, Saturday, March 12, 11:00 am–2:00 pm. Activities include Easter egg hunts, obstacle courses, face painting, crafts, bungee trampolines and wall climbing. Young Adults, volunteers are needed to set up, greet families, run activity stations, direct traffic, and clean up. Contact jenna.tenpenny@pcpc.org or 214-224-2501.
congregational meeting for election of officers
The Session of PCPC has approved a Congregational Meeting between the 9:30 and 11:00 am worship services on Sunday, April 3, for the purpose of electing elders and deacons for the Class of 2020. All candidates successfully completed the officer training classes and been approved by the Session. Members must be present to vote on the slate. Their ordination and installation will be Sunday, April 10, in the 9:30 and 11:00 am services. Contact sally.rogers@pcpc.org or 214-224-2775.
MISSIONS & CHURCH PLANTING prayer time for missionaries Join others in prayer for our PCPC missionaries as we pray through the Missionary Prayer Booklet on Sunday, March 13, 8:30–9:30 am in Room 205–The Parlor. Contact cindy.rhea@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551.
WOMEN women’s night of worship Join us for a night of prayer and worship in the Chapel, Friday, February 26, 6:00–8:00 pm. Casual dinner in th Fellowship Hall immediately following. Contact anncarolyn.williams@pcpc.org or 214-224-2725.
women’s prayer Come as you are to the home of Lori Turpin, 3620 Centenary, Monday, March 7, 9:00–9:45 am, to pray boldly and dependently on Christ. We will pray for the concerns of our hearts, family, community, city and the world. Contact erin.allisontdowell@gmail.com or ebrink1@mac. com for more information.
STUDENTS AND PARENTS anchored in him
Sunday, February 21, 11:00 am–noon, parents of all ages are invited by the Youth Ministry to come hear Kristen Hatton, author of Get Your Story Straight: A Teen’s Guide to Learning and Living the Gospel. At the heart of the issue of identity for teens is the need for understanding justification. Theology matters in everyday life, so we need to get our story straight in order to help our kids get their story straight. Contact cassie.rawson@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.
florida trip Kick off your 2016 summer with PCPC Youth on our Florida Trip, open to current eighth-eleventh graders, at Laguna Beach Christian Retreat, June 4–10. Registration opens Wednesday, March 2, 7:00 am. PCPC Members will be emailed a private link to register on February 24. Visit pcpc.org/events. Contact cassie.rawson@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.
volunteering in youth ministry Interested in investing in the next generation? We are looking for Sunday morning volunteers, small group leaders, host homes, and disciplers to partner in reaching 5th-12th grade students. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Christen Nutter at christen.nutter@pcpc.org or 214-224-2802.
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