OUR FAMILY
births • Cora Louise Knox, daughter of Jim & Linda Knox (CC#02) on September 21, 2017.
marriages • Laura Jeanine Coleman and Bryan Lloyd Newman on July 15, 2017. • Lexie Caroline Parker and Nicholas Joseph Zitaglio on July 22, 2017. • Catherine Anne Chesnut and Joseph Samsel Calvillo on July 29, 2017. • Rachel Eleanor Jones and Stephen Richard Bond on August 12, 2017.
sympathies • Jay & Nancy Turner (CC#08) on the loss of his father; Chase & Keni Fondren (Out of town members) on the loss of her grandfather; Ella Fondren (Out of town member) on the loss of her great-grandfather; Ben & Megan Douglass (CC#14) on the loss her grandfather; Sam, Hope, & Luke Douglass (CC#14) on the loss of their greatgrandfather; David Turner (CC#08) on the loss of his grandfather; Randall & Niki Turner (CC#01) on the loss of his father, Jack Rice Turner, on October 1, 2017.
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! No RSVP is necessary. austin.ariail@pcpc.org or 214-224-2502
MISSIONS global missions conference
Have YOU signed up for the GMC? PCPC discounts are still available up until October 25! Please contact Crystal Bagby for a discount code to register for the PCA Global Missions Conference, November 10-12, Hilton Anatole. More information about the conference can be found at pcpc.org/world/gmc. crystal.bagby@pcpc.org or 214-224-2523
international student thanksgiving
Come help us introduce international students from SMU to an American-style Thanksgiving dinner and build new friendships, Friday, November 17, 6:00 pm, Fellowship Hall! We’ll have fun, fellowship and line dancing. Sign up to bring food by emailing Sarah Morrison. We need people to bring turkey, sides, bread, and dessert. sarah.morrison@pcpc.org or 214-224-2524
URBAN
SENIOR ADULTS
act prayer walk & community block party
thanksgiving luncheon
Come alongside the ACT staff and community as they walk through the streets they serve and pray over their casework Saturday, October 21, 9:00 am–1:00 pm, 1915 Bayside Street. Following the Prayer Walk we will join the community for a block party. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes and bring your family! Contact Jenna Tenpenny for more information or sign up. jenna.tenpenny@pcpc.org or 214-224-2501
cans for boxes of blessing
Bring canned and other non-perishable food items from November 13–26, for our Boxes of Blessing packing day taking place on Saturday, December 2. Donation boxes may be picked up at locations around the church and dropped off in the main church hallway. PLEASE NO glass or expired items. Containers larger than 24 oz. cannot be included in the Boxes of Blessing. jenna.tenpenny@pcpc.org or 214-224-2501
Join us for a wonderful, free luncheon provided by Festive Kitchen followed by entertainment from our very own Nella Phillips Thursday, November 16, noon– 2:00 pm, Fellowship Hall. She will be speaking on Where Angels Walk by Joan Wester Anderson which contains fascinating stories of people who believe that they have experienced angelic intervention. Contact Jane Beasley to RSVP. Please make your reservation no later than Monday morning, November 13. jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771
aging with grace: medicare workshop
Presented by the Senior Adult Ministry and Frank L. Day, Executive Advisor, Author, Speaker & Coach, Sunday, November 19, 11:00 am, Chapel. Join us to get the information you need and the questions you have answered to make the best decisions for you and for your family. jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771
SERVE PCPC harvey relief
Please join us to continue the Hurricane Harvey Relief effort. Go to pcpc.org/harveyrelief to find ways to volunteer and give. URGENT NEED: volunteers for Sheds of Hope construction and need participants to take part in Short-Term Trip to Houston to help with clean-up and assembling Sheds for families. The next trip will be Thursday, October 19, 4:00 pm–Sunday, October 22, 4:00 pm. All volunteers must be adults (18 and over) and able to lift at least 50 lbs. Register online. harveyrelief@pcpc.org
general fund
budget
2017/2018 operating budget
$13,400,000
July 1—October 1, 2017 budget
$2,485,090
July 1—October 1, 2017 giving
$2,027,637
Budget variance
($457,454)
"Obedience is your willingness to have your will crossed. It’s ‘Lord, I choose You instead of me.’” — Paige Benton Brown
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EVERYONE pcpc@work lunch series
We invite you to a luncheon and discussion with Dr. John Harper on Faith, Science, and Compassion at the Bedside, Wednesday, November 1, 12:15–1:30 pm, Fellowship Hall. Lunch will be provided, donations accepted. Please RSVP. debbie.blanton@pcpc.org or 214-224-2744
helping hands
Join your deacons to extend your Helping Hands to our single moms, widows/ers, senior adults, and those with chronic illness who have asked for your assistance around their homes Saturday, November 4, 8:00 am–1:00 pm, Room 263. To request help, contact Wilma Morgan or Bond Beams, 214-808-9300. Please register to volunteer online. wilma.morgan@pcpc.org or 214-224-2742
WOMEN circle 5
Circle 5 will meet at the home of Peggy Skidmore, 7215 Stefani Drive, on Tuesday, October 17, 10:00 am. Call Peggy, 214-361-4704, with any questions.
the bridge
The Bridge is a gathering to encourage women of all life stages to come together and form cross-generational friendships while hearing about the power of God’s grace in the life of a Christian woman. Come have dinner and listen to a story of encouraging faith, Tuesday, October 24, 6:30–8:30 pm, 6510 Chevy Chase. Dinner is $5 and no RSVP is necessary. abigailppowell@gmail.com
MUSIC & ARTS dr. nathan t. davy, organ concert
Nathan T. Davy, new organist of Park Cities Presbyterian Church, will present a concert on PCPC’s magnificent Schoenstein organ, featuring music commemorating the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation, Sunday, October 29, 6:00 pm, Sanctuary. performingarts@pcpc.org or 214-224-2631
EXTEND extend updates For updates on the EXTEND campaign, go to extend.pcpc.org.
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