OUR FAMILY
deaths • Evelyn H. Tearnan (CC#05) on January 13, 2017.
sympathy
January 15, 2017
• Collin & Casey Prater (CC#06) on the loss of her grandfather; Carter Prater (CC#06), on the loss of his great-grandfather, Robert S. Folsom on January 24, 2017.
Briggs Christian Alley son of Mary Clare and Court Alley
WOMEN
Ford Foster Alley son of Mary Clare and Court Alley
Elizabeth Craig Dunlap daughter of Amy and Craig Dunlap
come to the table
We invite you to Come to the Table as a community of women who yearn for more of Christ and an understanding of each other. Service and worship will be at PCPC and dinner will be together in members' homes on Friday, February 17, 5:30–10:00 pm, starting off in the Fellowship Hall. Please RSVP. anncarolyn.williams@pcpc.org or 214-224-2725
Everett McLean Park son of Carrie and William Park
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, through May 9, 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
WORSHIP & MUSIC
WORLD MISSIONS
sandra mccracken
short term mission trips
A singer and songwriter who specializes in modernday gospel songs, Sandra McCracken seamlessly combines the sacred poetry of old hymns with compelling personal confessions and narratives in her powerful lyrics. Join us Sunday, February 26, 6:00 pm, Sanctuary, for a sweet time of praise and worship. Childcare is provided by online registration only for children from birth to kindergarten. performingarts@pcpc.org or 214-224-2631
YOUTH
FAMILIES
2017 wknd conference
spring song & story
Join the Children’s Ministry on February 10, March 10, and May 12, 10:30–11:30 am, in Room 122. 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 213-224-2502
YOUNG ADULTS thursday night fellowship
Wright Newman Ruth son of Abby and Peter Ruth
All 5th-8th graders, join us for a fun-filled, Gospelcentered weekend, February 24–26, 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
PCPC Missions and Church Planting is still in need of team members to go on several short term mission trips this year: McAllen, TX (June 27-July 2); West Africa (June 30-July 9); Peru (June 18-25). View pcpc. org/world/short-term-trips/ for more information. corey.page@pcpc.org or 214-224-2510
global missions conference
Save the date! Join over 3,000 people from all over the world November 10–12, Hilton Anatole, for over 80 seminars and a night of prayer and praise with Shane and Shane. God has equipped you with unique gifts for ministry. How will you serve Him? Join us at the PCA Global Missions conference to find your this. Are you called to send? To give? To go? Explore your call. We also need volunteers! Visit the GMC table on Sundays or contact Crystal Bagby. crystal.bagby@pcpc.org or 214-224-2523
SERVE PCPC job openings View full job descriptions and find information to submit a resumé at jobsatpcpc.org.
The Young Adults are gathering on Thursdays, 7:00–8:00 pm, 6701 Golf Drive, to learn what the Holy Sojourn looks like for the Christian. We will sing, pray and hear from different teachers who will focus on a relevant topic fitted for the Christian sojourn. johnpaul.schulze@pcpc.org or 214-224-2584
super bowl 51
Join us for food, fun, and football on Sunday, February 5, 5:30 pm, 5634 Ledgestone Drive, for Super Bowl 51. Please RVSP. johnpaul.schulze@pcpc.org or 214-224-2584
general fund
budget
2016/2017 operating budget
$13,200,000
July 1—January 22, 2017 budget
$8,134,030
July 1—January 22, 2017 giving
$8,264,054
Budget variance
$130,025
“‘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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EVERYONE spring midweek
Midweek classes and activities are underway! Join us for Vespers, dinner, fellowship, and activities for all. Our newest class, Roots of our Faith, is taught by PCPC pastors and continues to meet. View the complete schedule at pcpc.org/midweek. jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771
art+spirit
Join us for a 12-week class to foster the spiritual formation of creative hearts on Sundays 11:00 am, through April 9, 11:00 am, Room 303. It is open to anyone who desires to learn more about God by gazing at beauty, as well as, anyone who desires to make artistic artifacts of any kind. blake.schwarz@pcpc.org or 214-224-2803
redemption groups
Redemption Groups are about relationally reentering our stories of sin and suffering in order to experience anew the Christcentered freedom won by God for us in the Gospel. Participating in a Redemption Group enriches your sense of what it means to be delivered by Jesus from death to life and helps you see in greater depth how that story shapes your life as a Christian. Join us on Mondays, February 13–May 15, 7:00–8:45 pm, Room 301. redemptiongroups@pcpc.org or 214-224-2541
silent retreats
Jesus modeled for us the importance of retreating in order to be alone with the Father. Join us in Ute Trail, Colorado, for a four-day silent retreat. The Women's Silent Retreat is March 30–April 3 (full) and the Men's Silent Retreat is April 20–24. The deadline to register for the Men's retreat is Friday, February 10, 5:00 pm. See pcpc.org/ silent-retreats/ for more information. caroleanne.axley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2531
URBAN MISSIONS building bridges to bonton
Come learn how to take the next step in becoming a part of making poverty history on Thursday, February 16, 7:00–8:30 pm, Room 262! PCPC Ministry Partner, BridgeBuilders, has been faithfully present in the Bonton community for 20 years and their vision is to bring holistic restoration to South Dallas, and carry the Gospel of Jesus into broken places. We have been invited to join in their ministry and build deeper relationships in the Bonton community. jenna.tenpenny@pcpc.org or 214-224-2501
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