OUR FAMILY
SENIOR ADULTS
URBAN
births
thanksgiving luncheon
cans for boxes of blessing
• Hadley Jewell Pogoloff, daughter of Seth & Morgan Pogoloff (CC#13) on October 31, 2017.
marriages • Jessica Page Sanders and Vincent Charles Stanko October 28, 2017.
deaths • Patsy R. Wallace (CC#13), wife of Bob Wallace (CC#13), on October 20, 2017. • Elaine Nichols (CC#04) on October 21, 2017.
sympathies • Houston & Betsy Hunt (CC#02) on the loss of her mother; Nelson & Brittany Hunt (CC#22) on the loss of his grandmother; Eli Hunt (CC#12) on the loss of his great-grandmother; Robert & Molly Hunt (CC#12) on the loss of his grandmother; Catherine & Lucy Hunt (CC#12) on the loss of their great-grandmother; Bill Huckin, III & wife Carol (CC#11) on the loss of his mother; Matthew Huckin (CC#11) on the loss of his grandmother; Barbara Fennell (CC#14) on the loss of her mother; Mason duPier (CC#18), Lily duPier (CC#02) and David duPier (CC#02) on the loss of their grandmother, Freda C. Huckin, on October 18, 2017. • Lon & Julie Houseman (CC#08) on the loss of his father; Mary Houseman (CC#08) on the loss of her grandfather, Don M. Houseman, on October 23, 2017. • Tom & Beverly Stanley (CC#15) on the loss of his father, Bill Stanley, on October 30, 2017.
MISSIONS
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 Frank L. Day, executive advisor, author, speaker, and 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
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY fall song & story
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
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 or containers larger than 24 oz. jenna.tenpenny@pcpc.org or 214-224-2501
boxes of blessing
Mark your calendar for our 11th annual Boxes of Blessing Packing Day, Saturday, December 2, 9:00 am–12:30 pm, at the BCW Warehouse, 6100 Cedar Springs Rd. Bring your family, small group, and best friends to help us extend the Kingdom of Christ to our city by filling 10,000 boxes of food. These boxes are a wonderful gift to our ministry partners that allows them to minister to their communities in a unique way. jenna.tenpenny@pcpc.org or 214-224-2501
WOMEN 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
advent celebration for children
On Sunday, December 3, 4:30–6:30 pm, we will have a special, family-friendly interactive service in the Sanctuary to explain the meaning, symbols, and traditions of Advent. The service is followed by free dinner, fellowship and crafts in the Fellowship Hall. RSVP at register.pcpc.org. Contact childrensministry@ pcpc.org or 214-224-2556.
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global missions conference
The 11:00 am worship service at PCPC on Sunday, November 12, will be different, as 25 percent of our regular attenders have registered for the GMC and will be at the Hilton Anatole that morning. For those who have not registered, we will live stream the GMC closing worship service in the Fellowship Hall instead of having our normal 11:00 am worship service. The 8:00 am and 9:30 am worship hours will happen as usual. All 11:00 am adult Sunday morning communities will be cancelled. More information available 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
prayer time for missionaries
Please join us monthly to pray through the Missionary Prayer Booklet, Sunday, December 10, 8:30 am, in the Parlor. cindy.rhea@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551
general fund
budget
2017/2018 operating budget
$13,400,000
July 1—October 29, 2017 budget
$3,121,603
July 1—October 29, 2017 giving
$2,909,417
Budget variance
($212,186)
“The world needs to see Christians burning, not with self-righteous fury at the sliding morals in our country, but with passion for God.” — Kevin DeYoung
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EVERYONE 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
PERFORMING ARTS noËl: christmas as pcpc
PCPC’s beloved candlelight Christmas concert features the children’s, youth, and adult choirs with symphony orchestra on Sunday, December 17, 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm, presenting carols and music of the season to celebrate the glory of Christmas in the Sanctuary. Admission is free, but a ticket is required. An offering will be taken to benefit local PCPC-supported ministries. Childcare will be available by registration only for children, birth to kindergarten. Tickets and childcare will be available beginning November 15; check online. Contact us for volunteer opportunities. performingarts@pcpc.org or 214-224-2631
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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