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OUR FAMILY
births • Jeffrey Laurence Moredock, III, son of Jeffrey & Liz Moredock (CC#18) on September 6, 2016.
deaths • Pheng Sanya wife of Keo Sanya (CC#23) on September 14, 2016.
September 18, 2016
• Linda Griffin, mother of Leigh (& Al) Brown (CC#15) on September 18, 2016.
sympathy • Maury & Diane Purnell Jr. (CC#01) on the loss of his sister, Marjorie M. Purnell, on August 29, 2016 • Steve & Kathy Giese (CC#16) on the loss of his father; Katie Giese (CC#16) on the loss of her grandfather; Daniel Torres (CC#16) on the loss of his grandfather; Brady & Ruby King (CC#16) on the loss of her grandfather; Pearl King (CC#16), on the loss of her great-grandfather, Frank Giese, on September 8, 2016.
Daphne Louise Anders daughter of Courtney & Mason Anders
Abigail Jeane Creme daughter of Kathryn & Nick Creme
Virginia Lane Darden daughter of Lee Ellen & Thad Darden
Jack Prescott Faulks son of Jessica & Daniel Faulks
Peregrine Amaryllis Mackenroth daughter of Amy & Nate Mackenroth
• Josh & Nicole Amundson (CC#16) on the loss of his grandmother; John & Audrey Amundson (CC#16) on the loss of their great-grandmother, Sylvia Anne Ruppert, on September 21, 2016 George Jefferson Mason, IV son of Taylor & Jeb Mason
WORSHIP & MUSIC
Jack Bolton Rollins son of Laura & Bo Rollins
Stella Violet Walker daughter of Brittany & Mark Walker
Eloise Clementine Webb daughter of Juliana & Ian Webb
a night in dallas
Enjoy dinner and a fabulous show featuring the UNT Jazz Singers on November 4, 7:00 pm, in the Fellowship Hall. Seating is at tables of eight. Reserve individual seats or a whole table for you and your friends! Online registration opens October 1. Cost is $17 per person. frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY fall song & story
Join the Children’s Ministry on October 14, November 11, and December 9, 10:30–11:30 am, in Room 122. The program is suitable for ages toddler through kindergarten. We will sing songs, listen to stories, and have an exciting time! Iced tea and water will be provided to parents and grandparents; lunch will not be served. No RSVP is necessary. austin.ariail@pcpc.org or 214-224-2502
URBAN
WOMEN the bridge
The Bridge is a gathering to encourage women of all life stages to come together and form friendships while hearing about the power of God’s grace in the life of a Christian woman. Come on October 25, 6:30–8:30 pm, to have dinner and listen to Shelle Sills share the story of the Gospel in her life. Dinner is $5 and no RSVP is necessary. abigailppowell@gmail.com
women's prayer
PCPC Women's Prayer meets every Friday morning, 9:00–10:00 am, at 7431 Caruth Boulevard to p ray b o l d l y a n d d e p e n d e n t l y o n C h r i s t ! anncarolyn.williams@pcpc.org or 214-224-2725
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church in the city luncheon
Come hear Drew Trotter, Executive Director of the Consortium of Christian Study Centers (CCSC), talk about a Christian’s calling in the workplace on Wednesday, October 19, 12:15–1:30 pm, in the Fellowship Hall. Lunch will be provided, donations accepted. Please RSVP. jenna.tenpenny@pcpc.org or 214-224-2501
We will meet for fellowship, Bible study and prayer on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at 10:00 am, at the home of Linda Weaver-3801 Stratford. Call Peggy at 214-361-4704 with questions.
pca women's conference: {transformed}
Join women of the North Texas PCA as we seek to be TRANSFORMED through studying Romans 11:33-12:2 together on Friday, November 11, 7:00 am–9:00 pm, and Saturday, November 12, 9:00 am–2:30 pm, at PCPC. This conference will feature keynote speaker Nancy Guthrie as well as times for community worship, workshops, and fellowship with others at the conference. Registration is now open. kari.stainback@pcpc.org or 214-224-2725
YOUNG ADULTS bonton farms
Join the Young Adults community for a morning of farm work at Bonton Farms on Saturday, October 8, 9:00 am–noon. Please bring comfortable clothes, closed-toed shoes, bug spray, and work gloves. This is a great opportunity to serve our neighbors down in South Dallas. Please register to come at www.bontonfarms.org. johnpaul.schulze@pcpc.org or 214-224-2584
MISSIONS missionary mailings
Come on October 16, 12:15–1:30 pm, to the Fellowship Hall to write handwritten notes of encouragement and thanksgiving and send Christmas cards to our missionaries. Lunch and children’s supplies provided. Donations appreciated. Please RSVP. cindy.rhea@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551
general fund
budget
2016/2017 operating budget
July 1—September 18, 2016 budget July 1—September 18, 2016 giving Budget variance
$13,200,000 $2,119,391 $2,255,293 $135,902
“Of late, I have thought much of having the kingdom of Christ advanced in the world; but now I saw I had enough to do within myself. The Lord be merciful to me a sinner, and wash my soul!" — David Brainerd
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EVERYONE aging with grace
Ron Williams and the Senior Adult Ministry will present topics covering important issues with which, at some point in time, we all may deal. • Finding That Right Place–October 2 | Paul Markowitz/Senior Living Specialist - Paul has been featured in D Magazine • Before Birth and After Earth–God’s Big Plan–October 9 | Dr. Pete Deison, Associate Pastor and President of PCPC Foundation • Reminiscing… Stars and Scars–October 16 | Dr. Lee Jagers, PHD, LPC Please join us on Sundays, October 2–16, 11:00 am, in the Chapel for this series offering more practical information to seniors and their families. No RSVP is necessary. jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771
FAMILIES parenting in the present
Discovering the Giftedness of Your Child: Thinking through College and Beyond, is a one-hour seminar generally addressing parents of students in high school but is open to all. Come, Sunday, October 16, 11:00am, to Room 302/304, to hear Mike McCormack talk about knowing your student first and then guiding them in the directions God has already gifted them. No registration necessary. cassie.rawson@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.
SENIOR ADULTS the state fair
Join us at the Texas State Fair on Thursday, October 6, 9:30am–3:00 pm! We will board the vans in the Oak Lawn West parking lot at 9:30 am to be at the fair by 10:00 am. Entrance is free to senior adults, but food will cost extra. Enjoy the fair on your own schedule, and please bring a cell phone for communication or emergency purposes. At 2:30 pm, we will meet back at the vans and return to PCPC. Please RSVP to Jane Beasley and reserve your seat on one of the vans. Bring a friend and plan to enjoy the day! jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771
SERVE PCPC job openings
Full-time Organist and Associate Director of Music, Full-time Coordinator for Music and Arts, Full-time Ministry Leader to High School 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.
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