OUR FAMILY
births • Holland Elenor Lamp, daughter of Zack & Lauren Lamp (CC#18) on July 4, 2017. • Andrew Michael McWay, Jr., son of Drew & Paige McWay (CC#22) on August 26, 2017. • Lila Grace Stimson, daughter of Danny & Andrea Stimson (CC#14) on September 4, 2017.
sympathies • Russ & Kathy Ramsland (CC#13) on the loss of his mother; Alexandra Ramsland (CC#13) on the loss of her grandmother; Conrad & Katie Franklin (CC#18) on the loss of her grandmother, Jane B. Ramsland , on August 19, 2017. • Larry & Cheryl Patterson (CC#04) on the loss of her father; Jamie Patterson, Willy Patterson, & Tatum Wells (CC#04) on the loss of their grandfather, Robert “Bob” Wells, on September 2, 2017. • Nancy Gibson (CC#13) on the loss of her husband; Robert & Kathleen Gibson (CC#06) on the loss of his father; Sarah Gibson (CC#06) on the loss of her grandfather, L.R. “Bob” Gibson, on September 4, 2017.
MUSIC & ARTS children's and youth choirs
There is still time to join us for a new semester of learning opportunities and worship participation! High school rehearses Sundays immediately after Sunday School. Grades K-8 rehearse on Wednesdays. lynda.fray@pcpc.org or 214-224-2636
fall musikgarten
It’s not too late to join us for our fall Musikgarten classes! Group music lessons for parents (or grandparents) and children, birth to 3 years old. Mondays, 9:45 am for Toddlers and 10:30 am for Babies. See pcpcartsacademy.org for details and registration. frances.cope@pcpc.org, or 214-224-2633.
sara groves, jill phillips, and cindy morgan concert
Each bringing her own unique talent and sound, Sara Groves, Jill Phillips and Cindy Morgan come together in the Shall We Gather tour for a worshipful evening of hymns and harmony, Sunday, September 17, 6:00 pm, Sanctuary. Free admission. performingarts@pcpc.org
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY fall song & story
Join the Children’s Ministry on October 20, November 17, and December 15, 10:00–11:00 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 214-224-2502
MEN tuesday morning bible study: the psalms
Join us on Tuesdays, 7:00–8:30 am, for this study on the Psalms, 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 general fund
budget
2017/2018 operating budget
$13,400,000
July 1—September 3, 2017 budget
$1,787,812
July 1—September 3, 2017 giving
$1,464,494
Budget variance
($323,319)
“O to grace how great a debtor, Daily I’m constrained to be! Let that grace now, like a fetter, Bind my wandering heart to Thee.” — Robert Robinson
WOMEN
MARRIAGE MINISTRY
fall bible studies
union
Women’s Bible studies are still open! To sign up and for details on each study visit pcpc.org/ women. Our Bible studies offer biblical teaching and a caring community on a variety of days and times. All childcare reservations for children birth-K must be made by emailing childcare@pcpc.org and in conjunction with registering for a Bible study. leslie.newman@pcpc.org or 214-224-2722
come to the table
We invite you to Come to the Table as a community of women who yearn to learn more of Christ and an understanding of each other on Thursday, September 28, 5:30–9:30 pm, Fellowship Hall. Service and worship will be at PCPC and dinner will be together in members' homes. Please RSVP to Ann Carolyn. anncarolyn.williams@pcpc.org or 214-224-2725
Our goal at PCPC is to guide you into a marriage as God intended it, so we encourage engaged, seriously dating, or newlywed couples to enroll in UNION. There's still time to join the class, taught by PCPC pastors, which covers a variety of topics and runs Wednesdays, 6:45– 8:30 pm, through November 8, Oak Lawn West. Contact Melissa Abston. union@pcpc.org or 214-224-2679
re|engage
PCPC’s Marriage Ministry offers re|engage, a marriage enrichment program for all couples seeking to strengthen their relationships. Re|engage examines God’s design for marriage through testimony, instruction, and small-group discussion on Mondays, 6:45–8:30 pm, through December 11, Room 261. Contact Bill Bogart. bill.bogart@pcpc.org or 214-224-2559
EVERYONE fall midweek
MidWeek is an opportunity to rest from your usual weeknight routine, and to join our church family for a refreshing evening of worship, fellowship, and learning. Join us for our Vespers worship service in the Chapel, a delicious dinner in the Fellowship Hall, classes, choirs, and activities for all ages. View the complete schedule at pcpc.org/ midweek/ matt.fray@pcpc.org or 214-224-2570
redemption groups
Redemption Groups are about relationally reentering our stories of sin and suffering in order to experience anew the Christ-centered freedom won by God for us in the Gospel. It's not too late to join us on Mondays, through December 4, 7:00–8:45 pm, Room 301. redemptiongroups@pcpc.org
new member class
Learn about PCPC's vision, purpose, ministries, service opportunities, fellowship opportunities, membership, and more. The class meets on Sundays, September 17–November 5, 9:30–10:40 am, Room 302/304. Please visit pcpc.org to register. debbie.blanton@pcpc.org or 214-224-2744
flowers in worship
Would you like to honor or remember someone by giving flowers for our worship services and having it noted in the bulletin? Please contact Helen Stewart, 214-350-7449 or dstew10326@hotmail.com, to reserve an available Sunday.
FAMILIES parenting in the present presents abiding fathers
There's still time! Join Bill Dotson and Mark Davis this fall as they teach on learning to become the dad that God has called you to be. This 10-week study will meet on Wednesdays, through November 15, 11:45 am–1:00 pm. Lunch will be provided, donations appreciated. The cost of the class is $25 to cover books and materials. cassie.rawson@pcpc.org or 214-224-2737
SERVE PCPC job openings View full job descriptions and find information to submit a resumé at jobsatpcpc.org.
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