OUR FAMILY
births • Lily Caroline Rayl, daughter of Brett & Taylor Rayl (PCPC missionaries, out-of-town members), on October 3, 2016.
October 16, 2016
• Jace Doak Pennington, son of Jeff & Kiki Pennington (CC#13), on October 13, 2016. • Eliana Kate Benda, daughter of Parker & Lindsey Benda (CC#06), on October 17, 2016.
deaths • William “Bill” Shadrach, Jr. (out-of-town member), husband of Dot Shadrach (out-of-town member), on October 20, 2016.
Caroline Grace Gresham daughter of Anna & Thomas Gresham
sympathy
Thomas Wall Murphy son of Ashley & Christopher Murphy
John Paul Schulze III son of Katie & John Paul Schulze
• Brian & Jessie Garoutte (CC#03) on the loss of her brother, James Michael Taylor, on October 16, 2016 • Rick & Nancy Christy (CC#04) on the loss of his father, Colonel Jean Walker Christy, on October 16, 2016.
URBAN pcpc@work november luncheon
PCPC@WORK is bringing Mike Schutt to PCPC to speak on Christians in the legal profession Wednesday, November 9, 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
cans for boxes of blessing
Bring canned and other non-perishable food items November 7–28 for our Christmas Boxes of Blessing packing day taking place Saturday, December 3. Donation boxes may be picked up at locations around the church and dropped off in the Main Hallway. jenna.tenpenny@pcpc.org or 214-224-2501
SENIOR ADULTS magnolia senior adult road trip
There's a little something for everyone at Magnolia Market at the Silos–shopping, games, the garden, and a bakery for your sweet tooth. We will enjoy lunch from the food trucks which will offer a variety of food fare. It will be a laid back, casual, but interesting day visiting the market and silos created by Joanna and Chip Gaines of Fixer Upper fame! Bring a friend and plan to join us for this great day trip Monday, November 7, 8:30 am–4:00 pm! Park your car in the Oak Lawn West parking lot and board the bus. We will take reservation until we run out of seats on the bus. jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771
MISSIONS
SERVE PCPC
missionary send-off luncheon
memorial service ushers needed
Join us Sunday, November 13, 12:15–1:30 pm, to celebrate and send off Christiana and Julian Russell after their commissioning in the worship services as new home-church missionaries to the Bahamas. Lunch provided, donations appreciated. cindy.rhea@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551
Are you looking for a way to serve the body of Christ? We are in need of men who are available during the week days to serve as ushers for Memorial Services at PCPC. If this is something you feel called to do, please contact Deacon John Mayfield, 972-841-6223, or Wilma Morgan, 214-224-2742 to sign up.
international student thanksgiving dinner
job openings
Come 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. We need people to bring turkey, sides, bread, and dessert. Please RSVP. marykate.barthel@pcpc.org or 214-224-2524.
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.
FAMILIES fall song & story
Join the Children’s Ministry for Fall Song & Story November 11, 10:30–11:30 am! 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
general fund
budget
2016/2017 operating budget
$13,200,000
July 1—October 16, 2016 budget
$2,769,077
July 1—October 16, 2016 giving
$3,111,530
Budget variance
$342,453
“By his first work He gave me to myself; and by the next He gave Himself to me. And when He gave Himself, He gave me back myself that I had lost." — Bernard of Clairvaux
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WOMEN 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 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. Register at pcpc.org/women. anncarolyn.williams@pcpc.org or 214-224-2725
circle 5
We will meet at the home of Netta Wilson, 1 Duncannon Court, Tuesday, November 15, 10:00 am, for fellowship, Bible study, and prayer. Call Peggy 214-361-4704 with any questions.
WORSHIP & MUSIC a night in dallas
Enjoy dinner and a fabulous show featuring the UNT Jazz Singers November 4, 7:00 pm, in the Fellowship Hall. Reserve individual seats or a whole table for your friends online at register.pcpc.org! Cost is $17 per person. frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633
EVERYONE sojourn sermon reflections
Check out our pastors' weekly sermon reflections at pcpc.org/sojourn.
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 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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