OUR FAMILY
deaths • Charles “Charlie” R. Little (CC#08) husband of Myrna Little (CC#08); father of Leslie (& David) Newman (CC#12) and Lori (& Bill) Haughton (CC#04); grandfather of John David Newman (CC#12), Bryan Newman (CC#22), Jennie Lou Haughton (CC#04), and Margaret (& Ross) Mizell (out-of-town members), on August 10, 2016.
sympathy • Bart & Susan Dickinson (CC#08) on the loss of his father; Leslie & Audrey Dickinson (CC#08) on the loss of their grandfather, O.E. "Buddy" Dickinson, July 25, 2016. • Dave & Claire Manigold (CC#05) on the loss of his mother; Kyle & Michael Manigold (CC#05) on the loss of their grandmother; Jeffrey & Lindsey Fein (CC#03) on the loss of her grandmother; Emma May Fein (CC#03) on the loss of her greatgrandmother, Marjorie Hedrick, on July 23, 2016 • Rick & Mary Bush (CC#13) on the loss of his sister, Betsy Bush Sandison, on Aug. 2, 2016 • Jack & Patti Denman (CC#01) on the loss of her mother; Raymond & Dana Turner (CC#03) on the loss of her mother; John & Mary Denman (CC#01) on the loss of their grandmother; Alex Turner (CC#03) on the loss of his grandmother, Ellen Rowe Phillips, on August 2, 2016.
YOUTH
COUNSELING & PASTORAL CARE
MARRIAGE MINISTRY
forever: middle school fall retreat
divorcecare
union
Have you ever wondered how long you will live? Scripture teaches that you won’t just live for a certain number of years. You will live FOREVER! 2 Cor. 4:16-17 reminds us that, in Christ, this life is preparing us for eternity. So how does this affect how we live now? Come on the Fall Retreat to Sky Ranch September 30-October 2. It is open for 5th-8th graders. Registration opens August 26. cassie.rawson@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762
WOMEN
Are you seeking help and healing for the hurt of separation or divorce? Join our weekly support group. The course is open to the community and childcare reservations are available. Classes will run Wednesdays, 6:45–8:30 pm, September 14-December 14, Room 305, and are lead by Jim and Patty Moody. divorcecare@pcpc.org or 213-224-2683
SERVE PCPC job openings
fall bible studies begin
Women’s Bible studies begin the week of September 13! To sign up and for details on each study visit www.pcpc.org/women. Our Bible studies offer biblical teaching and a caring community at a variety of days and times. We can’t wait for you to be a part of a Bible study to know the Word of God and to love one another. All childcare reservations for children birth- K must be made online at pcpc.org/women by noon, Friday, September 9. leslie.newman@pcpc.org or 214-224-2722
Full-time Organist and Associate Director of Music, Full-time Ministry Leader of Preschool, and Part-time Coordinator for Tommy Overton & Family Ministry. View full job descriptions at jobsatpcpc.org and email questions or your resumé (with desired position specified) to careers@pcpc.org.
Our goal at PCPC is to guide you into a marriage as God intended it, so we encourage engaged, seriously dating, or newlywed couples to enroll in UNION. The class, taught by PCPC pastors, covers a variety of topics. Registration is open. Runs Wednesdays, 6:45– 8:30 pm, Oak Lawn West, September 12-November 2. Contact Amy Tassos. union@pcpc.org or 214-224-2740
re|engage
PCPC’s Marriage Ministry offers re|engage, a marriage enrichment program for all couples seeking to strengthen their relationships. Re|engage examines God’s design for marriage through testimony, instruction, and small-group discussion. Runs Mondays, 6:45–8:30 pm, September 12-December 16, Room 261. Registration is open Contact Bill Bogart. bill.bogart@pcpc.org or 214-224-2559
MEN'S MINISTRY tuesday morning bible study
Join us on Tuesdays, 7:00–8:30 am, starting September 13, as we study the book of Revelation together, reimagining the hope we have in the Gospel and the journey to which God has called us amidst the cosmic conflict between good and evil. This study, Revelation: Hope Reimagined, is open to men of all ages, in all places of their spiritual journey. Pastors Chad Scruggs and Paul Goebel will alternate teaching. Coffee and donuts will be provided. elaine.montague@pcpc.org or 214-224-2736
general fund
budget
2016/2017 operating budget
$13,200,000
July 1—August 7, 2016 budget
$949,427
July 1–August 7, 2016 giving
$971,632
Budget variance
$22,205
“If I cannot in honest happiness take the second place (or the twentieth); if I cannot take the first without making a fuss about my unworthiness, then I know nothing of Calvary love." — Amy Carmichael
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EVERYONE reinvest: serve
The Children’s Ministry needs 250 volunteers to help on Sunday mornings, and the Youth Ministry needs four leaders on Sunday mornings and six small group leaders every week. Please prayerfully consider these areas of service! Visit pcpc.org/kids or contact austin. arial@pcpc.org for children and christen.nutter@pcpc.org for youth. Other ministries are seeking those who would serve at and through PCPC this fall as well. Visit pcpc.org/serve or email volunteer@pcpc. org with your questions and preferences.
frontline ministry needs volunteers
How can you be directly involved in extending the Kingdom? One way is through our new church-wide welcoming, greeting, and hospitality ministry called Frontline. Volunteers will engage members and visitors as they arrive at PCPC’s doors, parking lots, and hallways, ensuring everyone who attends feels welcomed and included. Contact Cole Robertson for more information. frontlineministry@pcpc.org or 214-415-2287
fall midweek schedule available
Join us for Vespers, dinner, fellowship, and activities for all. There is a pre-marriage class (Union), Bible studies for men and women (Focus and The Call), a parenting class, a PCPC@Work class, Crown Ministries class, recovery ministries, choirs for adults and children, and youth activities. View the complete schedule at www.pcpc.org/midweek/
redemption groups
Redemption Groups are about relationally reentering our stories of sin and suffering in order to experience anew the Christcentered freedom won by God for us in the Gospel. Participating in a Redemption Group enriches your sense of what it means to be delivered by Jesus from death to life and helps you see in greater depth how that story shapes your life as a Christian. Join us on Mondays, September 12–November 21, 7:00–8:45 pm and Saturday, September 17, 9:00 am–12:30 pm, Room 302. pat.hobin@pcpc.org or 214-224-2541
new member class
Learn about PCPC's vision, purpose, ministries, service opportunities, fellowship opportunities, membership, and more. The class meets on Sundays, September 18–November 6, 9:30–10:40 am, Room 302/304. Please visit pcpc.org to register. debbie.blanton@pcpc.org or 214-224-2744
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