OUR FAMILY
marriages • Claire Parkhill Maclay and Daniel Paul Auffenberg on June 9, 2018.
deaths • Julie Woods Clancy (CC#10), wife of Drew Clancy (CC#10), mother of Lucy, Kate, & Virginia Clancy (CC#10), daughter of Ginnie Woods (CC#22), sister of Cindy (& Don) Lindsley (CC#22) on August 27, 2018. • Elizabeth “Beth” Culbertson (CC#03), wife of Cub Culbertson (CC#03) on August 28, 2018. Care Clusters – pcpc.org/care/care-clusters/
YOUNG FAMILIES second grade bibles
The Elementary Ministry invites all second-graders and their families to this special occasion at PCPC. Second graders will receive their name-engraved Bible during a special ceremony and a continentalstyle breakfast is available for them and their families on Sunday, October 7, 8:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall. After the Bible ceremony, all second graders and their families are encouraged to attend the 9:30 a.m. sanctuary service where they will be recognized for this significant milestone. To receive a Bible, parents will need to register their child online. matthew.statham@pcpc.org or 214-224-2545
pumpkin gospel song & story
Join us on Friday, October 19, 10:00–11:00 a.m., Room 104/106, for a special Song and Story! We will sing songs, have a Pumpkin Gospel presentation, and lunch will be served after the presentation at no cost; friends and families are welcome to join too! Please park behind the Shops of Highland Park and enter in through the Wycliff door or Wycliff ramp. If you and your family would like to attend, register online. childrensministry@pcpc.org or 214-224-2556
parent equipping class
A recognized and well-respected child advocate in Central Texas, Dr. Soo Battle has made it her mission to educate children and parents about the issue of child sexual abuse. As a mother of two and as a medical professional, she has the unique benefit of knowing how to interact with both children and parents in a nonthreatening, warm, and caring manner while offering her medical and professional expertise at the same time. Dr. Battle will host a parent session on Sunday, September 23rd, 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., and then Camp Careful in the afternoon. Registration for both events is required. Please email Austin Ariail for more details on how to register. austin.ariail@pcpc.org or 214-224-2502
MISSIONS
WOMEN
freedom sunday
fall bible studies begin
Churches all over the world are recognizing Sunday, September 23 as Freedom Sunday to bring awareness to the world-wide problem of slavery and human trafficking. Our worship services will focus on the Lord our God, a refuge for the oppressed. Join us for a luncheon and panel discussion with representatives from the Human Trafficking Institute and Daughters of Cambodia to learn about the issue and how you can help fight slavery. Lunch provided, donations appreciated. Please RSVP. Worship Services at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Luncheon and Panel Discussion at 12:15 p.m., Fellowship Hall courtney.squibb@pcpc.org or 214-224-2523
missionary mailings Write handwritten notes of encouragement and send Thanksgiving and Christmas cards to our missionaries around the world on Sunday, October 7, 12:15–1:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Lunch and children’s supplies provided. Donations for lunch appreciated! Please RSVP. cindy.rhea@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551
SENIOR ADULTS
URBAN
fair day
dignity serves class
On Thursday, October 18, the seniors will fill the vans and go to the State Fair of Texas. We will board the PCPC vans starting at 9:30 a.m. At 2:30 p.m. we will board the vans to return to the church. Bring a friend and join us for a great time of food, fellowship, and entertainment! jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771
Join Urban Missions and Trey Hill for a class that will help equip us to cultivate dignified, interdependent relationships prompted by Christ’s love for us. —Wednesday evenings, September 26-October 31, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Room 304. —Friday, October 19 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 20 from 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Room 302-304. Dinner will be provided on Friday, as well as breakfast and lunch on Saturday. Class materials are $15; Please RSVP. jenna.tenpenny@pcpc.org or 214-224-2501
It's not too late to join a Women's Bible study! To sign up and for details on each study visit pcpc.org/women/. Childcare is available by emailing childcare@pcpc.org. leslie.newman@pcpc.org or 214-224-2722
the bridge
Grief is real, present, and life changing. We are thankful to serve a God of HOPE who is the ultimate sustainer. Join PCPC Women on Tuesday, September 25, 6:30 p.m., 4907 Deloache Avenue, for a panel discussion on grief where we will hear first hand what it means to grieve and how Jesus sustains us through it all from Nancy Brown, Debbie Malloy, Carroll Turpin, and Priscilla Underwood. We can all learn to understand grief (at any stage) better and grow in loving those who are grieving. Susan Jarrett and Lori Turpin will help answer questions regarding ways to serve others during their grief. Light desserts and coffee will be served. No RSVP needed. anncarolyn.williams@pcpc.org or 214-224-2722
MEN tuesday morning bible study
Join us on Tuesdays through December 4, 7:00–8:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall. This study focusing on Christ in the Old Testament is open to men of all ages, in all places of their spiritual journey. Coffee and donuts will be provided. Please register online at pcpc.org/men/. elaine.montague@pcpc.org or 214-224-2736
men's group part two
This fall Pat Hobin will be leading a Men’s Group for those who struggle with pornography and sexual sin. The group will meet on Thursdays through December 6, 7:00–8:30 p.m., Room 302/304 and go for a total of 14 weeks. It's open to men college age and beyond and will be using the book, “Sexual Sanity for Men” by David White. Please register online. pat.hobin@pcpc.org or 214-224-2541
general fund
budget
2018/2019 operating budget
$13,500,000
July 1—September 2, 2018 budget
$1,750,760
July 1—September 2, 2018 giving
$1,583,053
Budget variance
($167,708)
“Contentment is not satisfaction. It is the grateful, faithful, fruitful use of what we have, little or much. It is to take the cup of Providence, and call upon the name of the Lord.” — Maltbie D. Babcock TW2018-0915.indd 1
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