OUR FAMILY
births • Charles "Charlie" Elliot Thicksten, son of Caroline & Nicholas Thicksten (CC#08) on September 14, 2018.
deaths • James “Jimmy” A. Purse (CC#13), husband of Margaret A. Purse (CC#13) on September 29, 2018. • Esther Simpson (Out-of-town member) on September 23, 2018.
sympathies • Clay & Jessica Pulliam (CC#02) on the loss of his father; Jacquelyn & Charlotte Pulliam (CC#02) on the loss of their grandfather; Clark & Adrienne Pulliam (CC#09) on the loss of his father; Ford, Elisabeth & CiCi Pulliam (CC#09) on the loss of their grandfather, Paul A. Pulliam, on September 21, 2018. • Alan & Pam Balser (CC#05) on the loss of her step-mother, Martha Dalrymple Guffey, on September 21, 2018. • Cole & Robyn Robertson (CC#05) on the loss of his father; Lee, James and Claire Robertson (CC#05) on the loss of their grandfather, Lee A. Robertson Jr., on September 30, 2018. Care Clusters – pcpc.org/care/care-clusters/
WORSHIP & THE PERFORMING ARTS
YOUNG FAMILIES
MISSIONS
jennifer barnes jazz dinner
parent equipping class
missionary send-off luncheon for the martin family
Enjoy dinner with live music featuring jazz vocalist Jennifer Barnes. An exceptional artist, she performs extensively across the country and is the Director of Vocal Jazz Studies at UNT. Brian Piper and his trio will be joining her for this fabulous evening on Friday, November 9, 7:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Tickets are $18 and may be purchased at pcpcconcerts.org. performingarts@pcpc.org or 214-224-2631
Want to know how to cultivate a heart for missions in your child? Come hear from parents with different experiences and tips on how to inspire your child to love their neighbor across the street and across the sea on Sunday, October 21, 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., Please email Austin Ariail for more details on how to register. austin.ariail@pcpc.org or 214-224-2502
pop & play, share & pray
EXTEND extend construction update
Oak Lawn East is down! When you arrive on campus, you’ll be able to get a good look at the progress from the safety of our Fellowship Hall windows. Be sure to take a picture with Carl. A couple notes for safety: please stay out of the construction zone, and please be sure to use the crosswalks when crossing Oak Lawn Avenue and Wycliff Avenue. Keep an eye on social media (@parkcitiespca) and extend.pcpc.org/ updates/ as we post new photos and video.
general fund
budget
2018/2019 operating budget
$13,500,000
July 1—September 30, 2018 budget
$2,335,750
July 1—September 30, 2018 giving
$2,212,162
Budget variance
($123, 588)
Join us for a time of fellowship and play at PCPC! Bounce houses will be set up for children, ages toddler to four years old, to come and play while parents have time to fellowship on Monday, November 5, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Please park behind the Shops of Highland Park and enter in through the Wycliff door or Wycliff ramp. No RSVP needed, and we encourage you to invite friends to join this comeand-go event. austin.ariail@pcpc.org or 214-224-2502
fall song & story
Join us on Friday, November 16, 10:00–11:00 a.m., Room 122. The program is suitable for ages toddler through kindergarten. We will sing songs, listen to stories, and have an exciting time! Iced tea and water will be provided to parents; lunch will not be served. Please park behind the Shops of Highland Park and enter in through the Wycliff door or Wycliff ramp. No RSVP is necessary. childrensministry@pcpc.org or 214-224-2556
Join us to celebrate and send off PCPC Home Church Missionaries Jenny and Tim Martin and their children Hudson and Annalise as they return to Japan on Sunday, October 21, 12:15-1:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Lunch provided, donations appreciated. Please RSVP. PCPC Shuttle service will be extended to 2:00 p.m. cindy.rhea@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551
extending the gospel to refugees luncheon Come enjoy lunch and celebrate how the Lord is at work through PCPC amongst the refugee community here in Dallas on Sunday, November 4, 12:15–1:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Engage in stories of transformation and hear PCA church planter, Robbie Mills, share about New City Fellowship. For more info and to RSVP, contact Sarah Morrison. sarah.morrison@pcpc.org or 214-224-2524
global table refugee dinner Come to the table and experience flavors and stories from around the world on Sunday, November 11, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Get to know some of the refugee families that have been impacted by PCPC. Cost is $30 per person and includes a full sit-down dinner. Seats are limited. Please RSVP. sarah.morrison@pcpc.org or 214-224-2524
international student thanksgiving Come help us introduce international students from SMU to an American-style Thanksgiving dinner and build new friendships, Friday, November 16, 6:00 p.m., 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
“Pray with your intelligence. Bring things to God that you have thought out and think them out again with Him. That is the secret of good judgment. Repeatedly place your pet opinions and prejudices before God. He will surprise you by showing you that the best of them need refining and some the purification of destruction.” — Charles H. Brent
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“For the LORD sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7b 1 & 2 Samuel tell the story of God establishing His Kingdom through two broken leaders: King Saul and King David. Saul was the king the people wanted. He was impressive and strong, but deep in his heart he was more interested in building his own kingdom than the Kingdom of God. David was the king the people needed. He was a man after God’s heart—courageous and faithful, yet flawed. But ultimately, 1 & 2 Samuel is a story about our need for the true King, Jesus Christ. Jesus is the King that we have been promised. He is the Savior King who gave up His own heart, by laying His life down on the cross. He is the King of kings and He has established His Kingdom forever. Join us on Sunday mornings this fall for our sermon series through the books of 1 & 2 Samuel: The King’s Heart. cassie.rawson@pcpc.org or 214-224-2737
poinsettia time is coming!
Each Christmas season we offer PCPC members the opportunity to purchase a poinsettia ($9.00 each) in memory of or in honor of a friend or loved one. Reservations and payment will be online this year beginning Monday, October 22. They will be in the Sanctuary Sunday, December 9, 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 9, 16, and 23, as well as Christmas Eve services, 5:00 and 10:00 p.m. You may take your plant with you after the Christmas Eve evening service if you wish. Purchase plants at register.pcpc.org by Tuesday, November 27, 10:00 p.m. Orders placed later than November 27 will miss the insert printing deadline. jayne.bjork@pcpc.org or 214-224-2632
church in the city speaker series: featuring bob doll
Bob Doll of Nuveen Asset Management will bring an experienced leader’s perspective on faithfulness in finance and its implications for generosity and the Kingdom of God in two lectures. RSVP at pcpc.org/work/. Join us on Tuesday, October 23, 7:00—9:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall, over dinner. Join us on Wednesday, October 24, 7:00—8:30 a.m., Room 301, over breakfast. Please RSVP. debbie.blanton@pcpc.org or 214-224-2744
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