OUR FAMILY
births • Charles “Charlie” Jeffrey Dowell, son of Will & Allison Dowell (CC#10) on August 19, 2016 • Julie Marie Cunningham, daughter of Micah & Elizabeth Cunningham (CC#4) on August 24, 2016
August 21, 2016
June 19, 2016
sympathy • Dick & Diane Steele (CC#08) on the loss of his brother, Jay Steele, on August 14, 2016. • Bill & Cindy Lamberth(CC#15) on the loss of her father; John & Victoria Lamberth (out-of-town members) on the loss of his grandfather, Edwin E. Jones, on August 14, 2016.
Eloise Jane Garoutte daughter of Jessie & Brian Garoutte
Thomas Reed Hatten son of Caroline & Dan Hatten
Evelyn Hope Billingslea Norah Felicity Billingslea daughter of daughter of Meredith & David Billingslea Meredith & David Billingslea
Carter Kay Cagle daughter of Katy & William Cagle
WORSHIP & MUSIC fall musikgarten
Come join us for family fun and learning! Provide your child with an excellent musical foundation while bonding with your child and new friends. For parents (or grandparents) and children, ages birth to 4 years. 15 weeks, beginning September 12. Class details and registration at pcpcartsacademy.org. frances.cope@pcpc.org, or 214-224-2633.
the choir of gonville & caius college, cambridge university
One of Great Britain’s leading collegiate ensembles will bring their “flawless sounds and wonderfully blending voices” to PCPC for their first ever Texas appearance on Friday, September 16, 7:30–9:00 pm. Their “enthusiastic, dynamic, world-class performances” are not to be missed. Childcare is provided by reservation only for children birth-K. Register online at pcpcconcerts.org. frances.cope@pcpc.org, or 214-224-2633.
MISSIONS donations needed–dlf christmas store
Dallas Leadership Foundation needs new children’s socks, underwear and pajamas (Girls and Boys up to age 12) for their annual December Christmas store. If you can help, please drop off items in the main building between September 1 - 30 in the designated collection bin located at the base of the stairwell nearest the Information Desk. charlotte.medley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2715
WOMEN
Stella Grace Rowell Gabriel Wright Easley James Abel Pridgen daughter of son of son of Katherine & Brandon Pridgen Whitney & Spencer Rowell Brittany & Robert Easley
Cooper James Knox son of Linda & Jim Knox
McLaurin Louis Swope son of Claire & Tobin Swope
Jacob Owen Reid son of Jen & James Reid
COUNSELING & PASTORAL CARE
SERVE PCPC
divorcecare
job openings
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 run Wednesdays, 6:45–8:30 pm, September 14-December 14, Room 305, and are led by Jim and Patty Moody. divorcecare@pcpc.org or 213-224-2683
Alice Anne Meyer daughter of Julie & David Meyer
David Shane Springer son of Mary & Tim Springer
Full-time Organist and Associate Director of Music and Full-time Ministry Leader of Preschool. View full job descriptions at jobsatpcpc.org and email questions or your resumé (with desired position specified) to careers@pcpc.org.
fall bible studies begin
Find your caring community with biblical teaching at pcpc.org/women. 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
MEN'S MINISTRY tuesday morning bible study
Join us on Tuesdays, 7:00–8:30 am, starting September 13. Our 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 21, 2016 budget
$1,391,350
July 1–August 21, 2016 giving
$1,460,763
Budget variance
$69,413
“Whether it be a brief, single encounter or the daily community of many years, Christian community is solely this: We belong to one another only through and in Jesus Christ.” — Dietrich Bonhoeffer
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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, Bible studies for men and women, a Crown Ministries class, recovery ministries, choirs for adults and children, and youth activities. Go to pcpc.org/midweek to see the full schedule. jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771
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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