OUR FAMILY
births • Peter Thomas Henry, son of Wes & Lindsay Henry (CC#04) on December 12, 2016.
December 18, 2016
• Charles Phillip Hovitz, III “Charlie”, son of Charles & Abigail Hovitz (CC#04), on December 15, 2016. • Elijah Stephens Russell, son of Andrew & Stephanie Russell (out-of-town members) on December 22, 2016. • Abigail Jean Heath, daughter of Jay & Meredith Heath (CC#04), on January 6, 2017.
deaths
David Simon Agee son of Cindy and Jonathan Agee
Samuel Childers Beasley son of Heath and Scott Beasley
Moky Cheung Jr. son of Marisa and Moky Cheung
Allison Mills Elsener daughter of Lauren and Tom Elsener
Elizabeth Ann Murray daughter of Laura and Nathan Murray
Caroline Clark Pulliam daughter of Adrienne and Clark Pulliam
• Gay Shiels (CC#13) on December 17, 2016. • Barbara B. Hayes (CC#22), mother of Kandace “Kandy” White (CC#22); grandmother of Hayden White (CC#22), on December 18, 2016. • Alice Anne Bibby (CC#14), sister of Martha French (CC#22), on December 26, 2016. • Donovan “Don” Campbell (CC#05), husband of Josephine Campbell (CC#05), on January 2, 2017. • Ann Buller (CC#21), wife of Arlo Buller (CC#21), on January 11, 2017.
sympathy • Tim & May Tolson (CC#14) on the loss of her mother; Nan & H.D. Tolson (CC#14) on the loss of their grandmother, Catherine Ann Mouzon, on December 14, 2016. • Benetta Rusk (CC#18) on the loss of her father, Benny Rusk, on December 24, 2016. • Mike & Virginia Parma (CC#09) on the loss of her mother; Julia Parma (CC#09) on the loss of her grandmother; Tom & Lauren Elsener (CC#21) on the loss of her grandmother; Molly & Allison Elsener (CC#21) on the loss of their greatgrandmother, Merle Gahagan, on December 28, 2016.
WOMEN women's prayer
PCPC Women's Prayer meets every Friday, 9:00– 10:00 am, 7431 Caruth, to pray boldly and dependently on Christ! Come when you can! anncarolyn.williams@pcpc.org or 214-224-2725
MEN tuesday morning bible study
Join us on Tuesdays, 7:00–8:30 am, starting January 31, as we study the book of Daniel together. This study: Daniel: Abiding in Christ, Living in Babylon, is open to men of all ages, in all places of their spiritual journey. Pastors Chad Scruggs and Paul Goebel will alternate teaching. Coffee and donuts will be provided. elaine.montague@pcpc.org or 214-224-2736
FAMILIES
WORSHIP & MUSIC
spring musikgarten
adkins & nielson, cello and piano recital
Our class will be 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
MARRIAGE MINISTRY union
PCPC pastors will lead seriously dating, engaged, or newlywed couples to consider the marriage G o d i n te n d e d f o r t h e m o n Wednesdays, 6 : 45 – 8 : 3 0 pm, J a n u a r y 1 8 – M a rc h 8 , O a k Lawn West. It's not too late! Register, please. union@pcpc.org or 214-224-2740
re|engage
It's not too late! Re|engage is for couples seeking to strengthen their relationships by examining God’s design for marriage through testimony, instruction, and small-group discussion. It meets Mondays, 7:00–8:30 pm, January 16–May 8, Room 261. Registration is open. bill.bogart@pcpc.org or 214-224-2559
In this annual highlight of the Performing Arts series, Dallas Symphony principal cellist Christopher Adkins and Steinway Artist and PCPC elder Stephen Nielson will present an intimate chamber recital, Sunday, January 22, 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm. The concert is free and open to the public. Doors open 15 minutes prior to each concert. We expect a full house at 5:00 pm, so we encourage you to attend the 7:00 concert if possible. frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633
YOUTH 2017 wknd conference
All 5th-8th graders, join us for a fun-filled, Gospelcentered weekend for middle school students and their friends to have fellowship, worship God, and learn truth from God’s Word. This year, we will take theWKND to a conference called Planet Wisdom where there will be speakers, a band, skits, and more, all centered upon youth identity in Christ. We will stay together at different PCPC host homes in the Dallas area. Parents, if you are interested in hosting or helping in any way, please contact us. Registration open; cost is $150, paid at registration. youthadmin@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762
SERVE PCPC job openings View full job descriptions and find information to submit a resumé at jobsatpcpc.org.
general fund
budget
2016/2017 operating budget
$13,200,000
July 1—January 8, 2017 budget
$7,741,679
July 1—January 8, 2017 giving
$7,671,500
Budget variance
($70,179)
We are still receiving and processing December contributions, so the year to date contributions and related variances are incomplete. We are $19,284 over budget through 12/31/16 with what has been processed to date.
“‘Thou shalt not’ is the beginning of wisdom. But the end of wisdom, the new law, is, ‘Thou shalt.’ To be Christian is to be old? Not a bit of it. To be Christian is to be reborn, and free, and unafraid, and immortally young.” —Joy Davidman
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