OUR FAMILY
births • Katelyn Bonnie DeBoer, daughter of Kirk & Tracy DeBoer (CC#18) on October 6, 2017.
October 15, 2017
deaths • David O. Turner, Sr. (CC#01), husband of Litty T. Turner (CC#01); father of David (& Billye) Turner Jr. (CC#21), Robert (& Melissa) Turner (CC#10), and Catherine (& Phil) Russell (CC#08); grandfather of David Turner, III, Luke Turner, & Virginia Turner (CC#21), Ashley, Clark, Daniel, & Allison Turner (CC#10), and Rebecca, Tucker & Turner Russell (CC#08); brother of Nancy (& Rick) Christy (CC#04), on October 9, 2017.
sympathies
Margaret Anne Allen daughter of Katie and Robert Allen
Elizabeth Lewis Clark daughter of Meredith and Taylor Clark
Noah Malone Mitchell V son of Frances and Noah Mitchell
Elizabeth Lee Seifert daughter of Emily and David Seifert
• Doug & Harriet Maclay Jr. (CC#01) on the loss of her father; Douglas Maclay, III (CC#01), Claire Maclay (CC#03), & Meredith Maclay (CC#22) on the loss of their grandfather, Walter L. Morris, on October 6, 2017. • James & Paige Peel (CC#22) on the loss of her grandmother; Katherine Peel (CC#22) on the loss of her great-grandmother, Helen Louise "Eze" Redwine, on October 9, 2017.
MISSIONS global missions conference
Have YOU signed up for the GMC? Registration is still available 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
SENIOR ADULTS thanksgiving luncheon
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
MUSIC & ARTS
URBAN
dr. nathan t. davy, organ concert
cans for boxes of blessing
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
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
Bring canned and other non-perishable food items 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
fall song & story
WOMEN
Join the Children’s Ministry on 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
advent prayer
Come prepare your heart for the upcoming season with a time of prayer and worship to celebrate Christ our King, Thursday, November 30, 7:00–8:30 pm, at 3814 Potomac Ave. leslie.newman@pcpc.org or 214-224-2722
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
general fund
budget
2017/2018 operating budget
$13,400,000
July 1—October 15, 2017 budget
$2,803,347
July 1—October 15, 2017 giving
$2,333,060
Budget variance
($470,287)
"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
poinsettia time is coming!
Each Christmas season we offer PCPC members the opportunity to purchase a poinsettia ($8.00 each) in memory of or in honor of a friend or loved one. They will be in the Sanctuary Sunday, December 10, with a bulletin insert listing the names of the donor and the recipient. Our chancel area will be wreathed in these beautiful plants for our worship services on December 10, 17, and 24, as well as Christmas Eve services, 5:00 and 10:00 pm. You may take your plant with you after the Christmas Eve evening service if you wish. Purchase plants at register.pcpc.org by Wednesday, November 30, 10:00 pm. Orders placed later than November 30 will miss the insert printing deadline. jayne.bjork@pcpc.org or 214-224-2632
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 participants to take part in short-term trips to Houston to help with clean-up and assembling Sheds for families. Register online. harveyrelief@pcpc.org
EXTEND extend updates For updates on the EXTEND campaign, go to extend.pcpc.org.
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