OUR FAMILY
deaths • Tom Werkema (CC#17), husband of Jane Werkema; father of Carol (& Bob) Kuiken (CC#17) on January 29, 2018. • Laneil Wright-Spivy (CC#13), mother of Chris (& Jane) Wright (CC#01); grandmother of Emily Wright (CC#01) on February 1, 2018.
sympathies • Grant Eidson (CC#02) on the loss of his grandmother, Ernestine “Tina” Scoggins, on February 4, 2018. • Robert & Cindy Rhea (CC#22) on the loss of his mother; Parker Rhea (Out-of-town member) & Madison Rhea (CC#03) on the loss of their grandmother, Helen Rhea, on February 5, 2018. • Jim & Margaret Madden (CC#13) on the loss of his mother; James Madden, II (CC#03) on the loss of his grandmother; William & Berkeley Litton (CC#08) on the loss of her grandmother; Louise Little (CC#08) & Henry Litton, II (CC#08) on the loss of their great-grandmother, Marilou Madden, on February 6, 2018.
PERFORMING ARTS homing a spring choral concert
The adult, youth and children’s choirs of PCPC, with symphony orchestra, will present J.A.C. Redford’s beautiful Homing, the sublime Requiem of Gabriel Fauré, and the passionate and triumphant Symphony No. 3 “Organ” by Camille Saint-Saëns, with former PCPC music director Colin Howland on the organ Sunday, March 4, 6:00 pm, Sanctuary. Admission is free. A free-will offering will be taken to support future Performing Arts events. At 5:00 pm, in the Chapel, there will be a pre-concert discussion with composer J.A.C. Redford, before the Southwest premier of his work, Homing. performingarts@pcpc.org or 214-224-2631
MISSIONS missionary housing needed
Our PCPC Missionary House is scheduled for demolition in May, but our missionaries will still be on Home Mission Assignment and other missionaries will still be coming in town. Do you have access to a home, condo, or apartment or backhouse that a PCPC missionary or missionary family could use for a month or longer? Will you be out of town and willing to open your home while you are gone? Please contact Cindy. cindy.rhea@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551
SENIOR ADULTS brunch & a movie
Join us Friday, March 23, 10:30 am–1:00 pm, Room 301, for a tasty brunch and time of fellowship followed by the movie based on Lee Strobel’s best-selling book, The Case for Christ, documenting his journey from atheism to faith through a two year investigation of the Bible and the life of Jesus Christ. This event is open to everyone. Be sure to bring a friend! To make your reservation, contact Jane Beasley no later than Tuesday morning, March 20. jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771
general fund
budget
2017/2018 operating budget
$13,400,000
July 1—February 4, 2018 budget
$8,696,820
July 1—February 4, 2018 giving
$7,793,258
Budget variance
($903,562)
Sunshine let it be, or frost, Storm or calm, as Thou shalt choose; Though Thine every gift were lost, Thee Thyself we could not lose. — Mary Elizabeth Coleridge
WOMEN
MARRIAGE
come to the table
sunday school for young marrieds
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. joy.skarka@pcpc.org
The Cornerstone Class for young married couples is in a Spring lesson series with Bill Bogart who is teaching from the book Marriage Matters by Winston Smith. The lesson series focuses on including Jesus in the ordinary moments of our relationships. All are welcome Sundays, 9:30 am, Fellowship Hall Room 259. melissa.abston@pcpc.org or 214-224-2679
circle 5
SERVE PCPC
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.
SERVE PCPC job openings View full job descriptions and find information to submit a resumé at jobsatpcpc.org.
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
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 are available online 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
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
URBAN movement day
The mission of Movement Day Greater Dallas (MDGD) is to unite the body of Christ around a common purpose of achieving measurable progress against the greatest spiritual, social, and humanitarian challenges facing the city. Join us Saturday, February 24, 8:00 am– 2:00 pm, at Dallas Baptist University, 3000 Mountain Creek Parkway. For registration and information, visit movementdaygreaterdallas.com cassie.rawson@pcpc.org or 214-224-2737
EXTEND extend campus plan We've just revealed our Updated Campus Plan! Go to extend.pcpc.org to check out the newest floor plans, details, and renderings!
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