OUR FAMILY
births • Catherine Cunningham Burns, daughter of Cody & Anne Burns (CC#15) on November 15, 2016.
November 20, 2016
• Perry Meriwether Perkins, daughter of Stephen & Hallye Perkins (CC#22) on November 22, 2016.
sympathy • Pat & Linda Moore (CC#10) on the loss of her mother, Marjorie J. Fleming, who passed away November 15, 2016.
WOMEN
Carson Bailey Crum son of Erin and Christopher Crum
Charles Jeffrey Dowell son of Allison and Will Dowell
Eli Bunker Hunt son of Brittany and Nelson Hunt
Lucy Carroll Hunt daughter of Molly and Robert Hunt
Benning Adams Laughlin son of Caitlin and Thomas Laughlin
Carter Troy Prater son of Casey and Collin Prater
Timothy Edward Stainback, Jr. son of Stacey and Tim Stainback
Sally Ann Vick daughter of Kristen and Wilson Vick
circle 5
Circle 5 will meet at the home of Margaret Madden, 6814 Joyce Way, on Tuesday, December 20, 10:00 am, for their Christmas Bible study. Call Peggy, 214361-4704, with any questions.
spring women's bible studies begin
Interested in joining one of our Bible Studies for the spring, starting January 10–12? If you are not currently in a study, we would love to have you! For details on each study and how to sign up see pcpc. org/women. If you are currently in a Bible study, you DO NOT need to re-register yourself or your child. All reservations for children birth–K must be made online at pcpc.org/childcare by noon, Friday, January 6, and in conjunction with registering for a Bible study. Questions? Please call or email Leslie Newman leslie.newman@pcpc.org or 214-224-2722.
women's prayer
PCPC Women's Prayer will end on Friday, December 16, 9:00–10:00 am, and will resume meeting every Friday morning starting Friday, January 13, 9:00– 10:00 am, to pray boldly and dependently on Christ! We pray that our hearts will be flooded with light so that we can understand the confident hope He has given us. Each week stands on its own, so please come when you can. We would love to see you there! anncarolyn.williams@pcpc.org or 214-224-2725
EVERYONE sojourn sermon reflections
Check out our pastors' weekly sermon reflections at pcpc.org/sojourn.
dallas marathon road closings!
Leave for church a little earlier on Sunday, December 11! The Dallas Marathon will again close many streets to traffic around PCPC, including Fitzhugh/Wycliff, Avondale, Lakeside, and Turtle Creek. There is no access to the church from Central Expressway south of Mockingbird. Contact Mark Harrison with questions. mark.harrison@pcpc.org or 214-224-2515
spring midweek schedule available
Midweek classes and activities will resume Wednesday, January 18, 2017. Join us for Vespers, dinner, fellowship, and activities for all. View the complete schedule at www.pcpc.org/midweek/
new member class
Learn about PCPC's vision, purpose, ministries, service opportunities, fellowship opportunities, membership, and more. The class meets on Sundays, January 15– March 5, 9:30–10:40 am, Room 302/304. Please visit pcpc.org to register. debbie.blanton@pcpc.org or 214-224-2744
general fund
FAMILIES
MARRIAGE MINISTRY
spring musikgarten
union
Perfect for families, our Spring Musikgarten class held on Tuesdays, January 23–May 15, 10:30–11:15 am, Room 109, is a great way to bond, learn, and have fun all at the same time! Group music lessons using beloved nursery rhymes help develop rhythm, movement, interaction, and communication skills and create a solid foundation for future musical learning. For parents with their children ages 0-4. Grandparents are welcome, too! Register at pcpcartsacademy.org. frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633
SERVE PCPC job openings
Full-time Organist and Associate Director of Music, Full-time Ministry Leader to High School, Part-time Coordinator for Music & Arts, 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
Our goal is to guide seriously dating, engaged, or newlywed couples into the marriage God intended The class, taught by PCPC pastors, covers a variety of topics. Runs Wednesdays, 6:45–8:30 pm, January 18–March 8, Oak Lawn West. Registration is open. union@pcpc.org or 214-224-2740
re|engage
Re|engage is a marriage enrichment program for all couples seeking to strengthen their relationships by examining God’s design for marriage through testimony, instruction, and small-group discussion. Runs Mondays, 7:00–8:30 pm, January 16–May 8, Room 261. Registration is open. bill.bogart@pcpc.org or 214-224-2559
MISSIONS esl needs christmas help!
Please join us on Friday, December 16, 7:00-9:00 pm, in Fellowship Hall to celebrate Christmas with our ESL families. We need volunteers to bring a main dish to the potluck, donate a gift, or to help at the party. Go to pcpc. org to sign up online. elizabeth.cunningham@pcpc.org or 214-224-2528
budget
2016/2017 operating budget
$13,200,000
July 1—November 27, 2016 budget
7
$4,100,417
July 1—November 27, 2016 giving
9
$4,460,729
Budget variance
$360,312
“It is good to be children sometimes, and never better than Christmas, when its mighty Founder was a child Himself.” — Charles Dickens
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WORSHIP & MUSIC christmas eve family service
Bring children of all ages to a joyous service on December 24, 5:00– 6:15 pm, Sanctuary, celebrating the Marvelous Light we have been given in Emmanuel.
christmas eve candlelight service
"But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light." 1 Peter 2:9 Celebrate the coming of Emmanuel and His marvelous light in worship this Christmas Eve, December 24, 10:00–11:30 pm, Sanctuary.
christmas day & new year's day worship services
Join us on Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25 and New Year's Day, Sunday, January 1, for worship services at 9:30 and 11:00 am. Please note: There is no 8:00 am service, and no elementary, youth, or adult classes that Sunday. (No Vespers on December 28 as well.) CHILDREN'S MINISTRY PROGRAM • Nursery and Preschool Ministries (birth-K) at 9:30 am only. • All children will be in the Nursery and Preschool hallway. Assigned rooms for each age group will be posted that morning. • Parents, please RSVP to childrensministry@pcpc.org, including names and ages of children and which date(s) they plan to attend (Christmas Day and/or New Year's Day) so we can staff our rooms to best serve the children. Of course, no children will be turned away. austin.ariail@pcpc.org or 214-224-2502.
advent memorial service If you are grieving the loss of a loved one during this season, this service offers an opportunity to remember him or her while worshipping through prayer, song, and the reading of God's Word. This service replaces our usual Vespers on Wednesday, December 14, 5:30 pm, Chapel. Come a little early if you wish to take part in a special remembrance time during the service. margaret.doria@pcpc.org or 214-224-2683
COLLEGE christmas break sunday school & dinner
College students are welcomed to join us over the break for Sunday school on December 18 and January 8, 11:00 am, Room 259. We will also celebrate with a Chistmas dinner on Sunday, December 18, 6:00 pm, at the Rohrman's House, 3720 Marquette. Please RSVP. leigh.hendry@pcpc.org or 214-224-2534
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