OUR FAMILY
births • Samuel “Sam” Childers Beasley, son of Scott & Heath Beasley (CC#08) on October 21, 2016. • Everett McLean Park, son of Billy & Carrie Park (CC#15) on October 27, 2016. • James Stephen Kerr, son of Brian & Caroline Kerr (CC#03) on October 28, 2016. • Olivia Maeve Golangco, daughter of Paul & Erin Golangco (CC#14) on November 1, 2016.
deaths • Jeannine L. Gott (CC#03) wife of Larry Gott (CC#03) on October 25, 2016.
sympathy • Hunter & Lauren Pond (CC#22) on the loss of her grandmother, Shirley Hosek, October 2, 2016. • Chris & Lauren Zugaro (CC#02) on the loss of his father; Jack, Nate, & Christopher Zugaro (CC#02) on the loss of their grandfather, Lawrence “Larry” Zugaro, on October 25, 2016 • James Lunday (CC#15) on the loss of his father, Joseph Stanley Lunday, on October 27, 2016.
URBAN 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 on 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
boxes of blessing
Mark your calendar for our 10th annual Boxes of Blessing Packing Day, Saturday, December 3, 9:00 am–12:30 pm! Bring your family, small group, and best friends to help us extend the Kingdom of Christ to our city by filling 10,000 boxes of food. These boxes are a wonderful gift to our ministry partners that allow them to minister to their communities in a unique way. jenna.tenpenny@pcpc.org or 214-224-2501
pcpc@work december luncheon
PCPC@WORK is bringing Makoto Fujimura to PCPC to speak on cultural engagement Wednesday, December 7, 12:15–1:30 pm, in Fellowship Hall. Lunch will be provided, donations accepted. Please register at register.pcpc.org debbie.blanton@pcpc.org or 214-224-2744
SERVE PCPC
MISSIONS
FAMILIES
missionary send-off luncheon
advent celebration for children
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
international student thanksgiving dinner
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.
PCPC Children's Ministry invites you to celebrate the Advent season as a family! On Sunday, December 4, 4:30 pm, we will host an evening of fellowship, fun, and worship geared for the whole family! We will have a special, family-friendly interactive service in the Sanctuary, starting at 4:30 pm, to explain the meaning, symbols, and traditions of Advent. The service is followed by dinner at 5:15 pm, fellowship, and crafts in Fellowship Hall. Dinner is at no-cost to families. RSVP at register.pcpc.org. childrensministry@pcpc.org or 214-224-2556
fall song & story
Join the Children’s Ministry for Fall Song & Story December 9, 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. austin.ariail@pcpc.org or 214-224-2502
memorial service ushers needed
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.
job openings
Full-time Organist and Associate Director of Music, Full-time Ministry Leader to High School and Fulltime 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 30, 2016 budget
$3,089,516
July 1—October 30, 2016 giving
$3,432,555
Budget variance
$343,039
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WOMEN advent prayer: lift up your heart
We long to worship the Savior with new passion this Christmas. Come prepare your heart for the upcoming season with a time of prayer and worship to celebrate Christ our King, Tuesday, December 6, 7:00–8:30 pm, at 3814 Potomac Ave.
WORSHIP & MUSIC gloria christmas concert
PCPC’s Christmas candlelight concert will again feature two performances Sunday, December 11, 4:30 pm and 7:30 pm! The children’s, youth, and adult choirs with symphony orchestra will present carols and seasonal music to celebrate the glory of Christmas. Admission is free, but a ticket is REQUIRED. Get your tickets at pcpcconcerts.org. An offering will be taken to benefit local PCPCsupported ministries. Concert tickets and childcare registrations are on two separate websites. Be sure to register for both if you need childcare! performingarts@pcpc.org or 214-224-2631
EVERYONE sojourn sermon reflections
Check out pcpc.org/sojourn to participate in an extended reflection of our Sunday morning worship time. matt.fray@pcpc.org or 214-224-2750
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 214-224-2632
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