OUR FAMILY
births • Mae Bradford Williams, daughter of Ben & Ann Carolyn Williams (CC#04), on January 19, 2018.
January 21, 2018
sympathies • Scott Wallace (CC#18) on the loss of his father; Martha French (CC#22) on the loss of her brother, Barton Wallace, Jr., on January 11, 2018. • Mark & Lisa Fulmer (CC#04) on the loss of her father; Micah & Elizabeth Cunningham (CC#04) on the loss of her grandfather; Annie & Julie Cunningham (CC#04) on the loss of their great-grandfather; Lindsey Bend (CC#04) on the loss of her grandfather; John Michael, Daniel, & Eliana Benda (CC#04) on the loss of their greatgrandfather, Jene Hall Lindsey, on January 14, 2018.
Katelyn Bonnie DeBoer daughter of Tracy and Kirk DeBoer
Charlotte Anne Easley daughter of Brittany and Robert Easley
• Tim & Mona Wilson (CC#22) on the loss of his father; Rebecca, Timothy, & Elise Wilson (CC#22) on the loss of their grandfather, Charles Larry Wilson, on January 17, 2018. • John Thompson, Jr. and wife, Diane (CC#11) on the loss of her mother; Lauren, Crawford, Caroline, & John Thompson, III (CC#11) on the loss of their grandmother, Dorothy Malone, on January 19, 2018.
Elwood Cooke Jennings son of Hallie and Zee Jennings
Jackson William Sylvan son of Ashley and Miller Sylvan
Lillian Hughes Williams daughter of Katie and David Williams
WOMEN
MISSIONS
YOUNG FAMILIES
early in the morning- a women's study
luncheon for claire kornfield
musikgarten spring classes
We would love for you to be a part of this six-week study “Meals With Jesus”, especially if you are not already in a Bible study, Wednesdays through March 7, 7:00–8:15 am, Fellowship Hall. It's not too late to join! A time of teaching will be followed by small group table discussion. This discussion will be a vital part of the morning together. There is no cost, but please let us know you are coming! leslie.newman@pcpc.org or 214-224-2722
Join us Sunday, February 11, 12:15 pm, Fellowship Hall, to celebrate Claire Kornfield’s commissioning as a Home Church Missionary! Claire is the Children's Curriculum Coordinator & School Liaison with For the Nations Refugee Outreach. Lunch will be provided, but donations are appreciated! Please RSVP. cindy.rhea@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551.
lenten prayer
3-day calling workshop
PCPC@WORK
Come worship and pray with us Wednesday, February 14, noon-12:45 pm, Chapel! Fill your heart with joy and thankfulness during the Easter season by looking intently at our Lord Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection. Childcare is available for children birth – K by reservation only at register.pcpc.org by Monday, February 12. leslie.newman@pcpc.org or 214-224-2722
Save the dates, February 16, 17, and 24, for this spring workshop with Bill Hendricks, president of the Giftedness Center. Event is co-hosted with the Center for Faith & Work at LeTourneau University. Registration is $50. Sign up online. blake.schwarz@pcpc.org or 214-224-2803
come to the table
tuesday morning bible study
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. Join us Tuesday, February 27, 5:45–9:30 pm, Fellowship Hall, as we have an incredible opportunity to hear from Kay Wyma before we head to members' homes for dinner. Please RSVP. joy.skarka@pcpc.org
MEN Join us Tuesdays, through April 24, 7:00 am, Fellowship Hall for our spring study entitled Encounters with Jesus, based on John 1:14. Coffee and donuts provided. elaine.montague@pcpc.org or 214-224-2736
Classes are still available! PCPC Arts Academy’s Musikgarten classes, Mondays, through May 14, Room 122, are designed to provide a way for parents to give the gift of music and movement, a natural, joyous part of childhood, to their children while bonding. Grandparents are welcome, too! Toddlers class (1-3 year) meets from 9:45-10:15 am, and babies class (infants to 18 months) meets from 10:30-11:00 am. Cost is $225. Register online. frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633
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 cleanup and assembling Sheds for families. Register online. harveyrelief@pcpc.org
job openings View full job descriptions and find information to submit a resumé at jobsatpcpc.org.
circle 5
Circle 5 will meet on Tuesday, February 20, 10:00 am, at the home of Peggy Skidmore, 7215 Stefani Drive, for breakfast, fellowship, Bible study, and prayer. Please call Peggy, 214-361-4704, with any questions.
general fund
budget
2017/2018 operating budget July 1—January 21, 2018 budget
$13,400,000 $8,186,141
July 1—January 21, 2018 giving
$7,483,415
Budget variance
($702,726)
Please note that we are still receiving and processing December contributions, so the year-to-date contributions and related variances are incomplete.
“Grace often grows strongest where conviction of sin has pierced deepest.” — Sinclair Ferguson
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EVERYONE congregational meeting for the election of officers The Session has approved the Congregational Meeting for the purpose of electing elders and deacons for the Class of 2022, Sunday, February 25, between the 9:30 and 11:00 am services, Sanctuary. Candidates have successfully completed the officer training classes and have been approved by the Session. PCPC members must be present to vote. Photos and profiles of the candidates will be published in February issues of eThisWeek and the February 17 ThisWeek. The ordination and installation of the Class of 2022 will be Sunday, April 8, during the 9:30 and 11:00 am worship services. sally.rogers@pcpc.org or 214-224-2775
all-church prayer for our children
The Elders of PCPC invite you Sunday, February 25, 5:00 pm, Sanctuary, to come for prayer for your children or grandchildren (young or grown). During the service, there will be a time for each family to privately and confidentially share your requests with an elder and have that elder pray specifically for your children or grandchildren. Please join us as we engage in the most valuable thing we can do for our children! cassie.rawson@pcpc.org or 214-224-2737
midweek
MidWeek is back in session! Join us Wednesdays, through April 18, for an opportunity to rest from your weeknight routine and 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, then classes, choirs, and activities for all ages. Dinner reservations are required. Contact debbie.blanton@pcpc.org or 214-224-2744 for reservations. matt.fray@pcpc.org or 214-224-2570
spring silent retreats
Secure your spot! Registration is open for our retreats in Ute Trail, Colorado. The women's trip is April 5-9; the men's trip is April 19-23. caroleanne.axley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2531
EXTEND extend updates For updates on the EXTEND campaign, go to extend.pcpc.org.
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