OUR FAMILY
births • Timothy Edward Stainback, Jr., son of Tim & Stacey Stainback (CC#04) on September 28, 2016.
deaths • Dr. Malcom D. Cameron, husband of Beverly Camerson (CC#10), father of Christina Cameron (CC#13), on September 25, 2016.
sympathy • Bill & Laura Floyd (CC#06) on the loss of her mother; Don & Cindy Lindsley (CC#22) on the loss of his sister, Cathy Lindsley Rogers, on September 25, 2016. • Houston & Betsy Hunt (CC#02) on the loss of her father; Nelson & Brittany Hunt (CC#22) on the loss of his grandfather; Eli Hunt (CC#22) on the loss of his great-grandfather; Robert & Molly Hunt (CC#21) on the loss of his grandfather; Catherine & Lucy Hunt (CC#21) on the loss of their great-grandfather; Dr. Bill & Carol Huckin III (CC#11) on the loss of his father; Matthew Huckin (CC#11) on the loss of his grandfather; Barbara Fennell (CC#02) on the loss of her father; David, Mason & Lily duPerier (CC#02) on the loss of their grandfather, William P. Huckin Jr., on September 29, 2016. • Will & Sarah Jane Francis (CC#13) on the loss of her father; Will Francis Jr. (CC#13) on the loss of his grandfather; Travis & Sarah Stenseth (CC#24) on the loss of her grandfather; Braden Stenseth (CC#24) on the loss of his great-grandfather, William L. Hill, on September 30, 2016. • Bryan & Susan Keyes (CC#11) on the loss of his mother, Frances F. Keyes, on October 1, 2016. • George & Mary Jackson (CC#15) on the loss of her mother; Ben & Holly Marlar (CC#17) on the loss of his grandmother; Megan & Thomas Marlar (CC#17) on the loss of their great-grandmother; Michael & Kim Marlar (CC#14) on the loss of his grandmother; Andi, Danielle, & Austin Marlar (CC#14) on the loss of their great-grandmother; Amanda Overton (CC#15) on the loss of her grandmother, Agnes Kanewske, on October 4, 2016.
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.
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
URBAN church in the city luncheon
welcoming the refugee luncheon
Join us on Sunday, October 23, 12:15–1:30 pm, for a churchwide discussion on the refugee situation in our city, how PCPC is seeking to engage the issue, and the greater meaning of our identity as sojourners together. Lunch provided, donations appreciated. Please RSVP. crystal.bagby@pcpc.org or 214-224-2523.
international student thanksgiving dinner
Come on Friday, November 18, 6:00–8:00 pm, to help us introduce international students from SMU to an American-style Thanksgiving dinner and build new friendships! Contact Mary Kate for what to bring and more information. Please RSVP. marykate.barthel@pcpc.org or 214-224-2524.
EVERYONE sojourn sermon reflections
Check out our pastors' weekly sermon reflection at pcpc.org/sojourn.
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 register at register.pcpc.org debbie.blanton@pcpc.org or 214-224-2744
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. general fund
budget
2016/2017 operating budget
$13,200,000
July 1—October 2, 2016 budget
$2,448,638
July 1—October 2, 2016 giving
$2,564,052
Budget variance
$115,414
“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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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 Lynn Sheehan share the story of the Gospel in her life. Dinner is $5 and no RSVP is necessary. abigailppowell@gmail.com
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. anncarolyn.williams@pcpc.org or 214-224-2725
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We will meet for fellowship, Bible study and prayer on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, 10:00 am, at the home of Linda Weaver, 3801 Stratford. Call Peggy at 214-361-4704 with questions.
WORSHIP & MUSIC a night in dallas
Enjoy dinner and a fabulous show featuring the UNT Jazz Singers on November 4, 7:00 pm, in Fellowship Hall. Reserve individual seats or a whole table for your friends online! Cost is $17 per person. frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633
Poinsettia time is coming...online!
We are offering a new, convenient way to order poinsettias for our Sanctuary during the Christmas season. Each Christmas season we offer PCPC members the opportunity to purchase a poinsettia ($8.00 each) in memory of or in honor of a friend or loved one. They will be in the Sanctuary Sunday, December 18, with a bulletin insert listing the names of the donor and the recipient. Our chancel area will be wreathed in these beautiful plants for our worship services on December 18, Christmas Eve services, 5:00 and 10:00 pm, and worship services on December 25. You may take your plant with you after the Christmas Eve evening service if you wish. Purchase plants at register.pcpc.org Monday, October 24-Friday, December 4. jayne.bjork@pcpc.org or 214-224-27632
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