This Week: October 27, 2018

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WORSHIP & THE PERFORMING ARTS JENNIFER BARNES JAZZ DINNER

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

PCPC@WORK PCPC@WORK SPEAKER SERIES: FEATURING BRIAN FIKKERT

Dr. Brian Fikkert is a Professor of Economics and Community Development and the Founder and President of the Chalmers Center for Economic Development at Covenant College. Join us on Wednesday, November 14, 7:00—8:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall. Please RSVP. debbie.blanton@pcpc.org or 214-224-2744

MISSIONS Come to the table and experience flavors and stories from around the world on Sunday, November 11, 6:00–8:00 p.m., 6701 Golf Drive. 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

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GLOBAL TABLE REFUGEE DINNER

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 online to bring food. We need people to bring turkey, sides, bread, and dessert. sarah.morrison@pcpc.org or 214-224-2524

SENIOR ADULTS THE RUNNING MAN BOOK REVIEW AND LUNCHEON

Hate to exercise? Think it won't do any good? Well, come and listen to the amazing story of 99 year old Dallas native, Orville Rogers—and be prepared to change your mind! Everyone is welcome to join us on Thursday, November 15 12:00–2:00 p.m., Oak Lawn West. Contact Jane Beasley no later than Monday, November 12 to make your reservation for lunch. jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771

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CANS FOR BOXES OF BLESSING

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Bring canned and other non-perishable food items from November 19-December 4, for our Boxes of Blessing packing day taking place on Saturday, December 8. Donation boxes may be picked up at locations around the church and dropped off in the main church hallway.

List of items accepted: Peanut butter, Canned meats, Canned fruits, Canned vegetables, Macaroni & cheese, Pasta, and Condiments.

PLEASE NO glass or expired items. Containers larger than 24 oz. cannot be included in the Boxes of Blessing. jenna.tenpenny@pcpc.org or 214-224-2501

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OUR FAMILY

a panel on grief

rief is something that clutches everyone and puts its bony finger on us at one time or another. While it looks different from person to person, it is still grief and it is still dreadful. As believers, we serve the God of hope who is no stranger to grief and what it means to suffer. Praise Him from whom all blessings flow for the gift of His ultimate sustainment.

On September 25, PCPC Women gathered for The Bridge: A Panel on Grief. It was an evening designated to understand how the Lord sustains His beloved through the stories of grief from Nancy Brown, Debbie Malloy, Carroll Turpin, and Priscilla Horn Underwood, as well as learning to walk alongside those in our midst who grieve. While we listened to their stories, we were reminded that we are never alone in our difficulties and celebrations of life, knowing that God’s family is right there with each of us.

Practically, we heard that listening to those who are grieving and NOT trying to fix the situation or say the perfect thing is more important than we may realize. We also heard that showing up in the midst of our own fear and insecurity is a comfort, as well as thinking of those around us before we speak.

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We are a people who have been given the ultimate gift in Jesus Christ, who is good and merciful. He doesn’t promise us a life of ease and comfort, but He does promise us a life with Him when we believe Jesus is the “Bread of Life”.

What a gift it is to love those around us when they have nothing left to give!

Let us be like Aaron and Hur as they held

births • William Anderson Waid, son of Jake & Sarah Waid (CC#18) on October 12, 2018.

• Katherine Larimore Bennett, daughter of Rob & Daley Bennett (CC#08) on October 17, 2018.

marriages • Olivia Grace Estes and Samuel Chadderdon Koop on October 6, 2018.

up the arms of Moses during the battle of Israel and Amalek. In the book of Exodus, The Lord asks Moses to hold his staff into the air so that Israel would prevail over Amalek. When he got too tired to hold them up any longer, his two friends joined him to help hold his arms in the air so that they could obey what the Lord had asked of them.

As God’s children, we are called to give Him all glory, honor, and praise.

During the seasons when you can’t seem to muster the strength to do those things, He understands why and extends patience and peace to you. I encourage you to confess when you are weary and ask the Lord for help. He can provide help in so many ways and so often that help is seen in those around us.

May we be a body who encourages each other to press into the Lord and listens to His direction as well as those around us.

We are so thankful for the women who shared that evening and encourage you to reach out if you’d like to process your grief. You can always email kari.stainback@ pcpc.org as a first step. We are so excited about the next Bridge on Tuesday, November 13 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at 3549 Colgate Avenue where will hear from Ashley Ferguson. She will share how the Lord delivered her from the despair of Satan’s stronghold to the delight of our Father’s freedom. Please join us and bring a friend! There's no RSVP and dinner will be provided for $5.

sympathies • Stuart & Allyson Greenfield (CC#10) on the loss of his father; Cole, Heather, & Laird Greenfield (CC#10) on the loss of their grandfather, Eric Storrie Greenfield, on September 18, 2018.

CONGRATS TO OUR SECOND GRADERS ON RECEIVING THEIR BIBLES!

YOUNG FAMILIES PARENTING IN THE DIGITAL AGE: FACING THE PANDEMIC OF PORNOGRAPHY AND ITS IMPACT ON YOUTH TODAY

Come hear the latest information on practical ways to protect your children from explicit content and equip them to be healthy digital citizens on Sunday, November 11, 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., Room 112. The average age of first exposure to internet porn is 11 years old. Research reveals only 12% of parents know their children are hooked on it. Ashley Januszewski is a member of PCPC and mother of five children.

She speaks to schools, churches, and parenting groups about pornography and children. She is a Netsmartz certified trainer and has written on the topic in the Dallas Morning News. She has also been featured on the God Centered Mom podcast, and her work highlighted on Dr. Albert Mohler’s The Briefing. austin.ariail@pcpc.org or 214-224-2502

FALL GOSPEL SONG & STORY

Join us on Friday, November 16, 10:00–11:00 a.m., Room 112, for Fall for Song & Story! 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. We hope to see you there! childrensministry@pcpc.org or 214-224-2556

"Our main problem is not lack of time or resources or the annoying people in our lives. Your main problem and my main problem is that we do not see enough the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ."

— Kevin DeYoung

• Nate & Julie Melihercik (CC#21) on the loss of her grandfather; Anna & William Melihercik (CC#21) on the loss of their great-grandfather, David Riley, on September 22, 2018.

• George & Emily Collins (CC#06) on the loss of his father; Anna & Michael Collins (CC#06) on the loss of their grandfather, James A. Collins, on October 3, 2018.

• Victor & Joy Carrillo (CC#20) on the loss of his mother; Grace Carrillo (CC#20) on the loss of her grandmother, Alicia Carrillo, on October 7, 2018.

• Gregg & Jahn Lafitte (CC#22) on the loss of her step-father, Kenneth W. Merritt, on October 8, 2018.

• Britt & Sue Fair (CC#12) on the loss of his father; Jack, Olivia, & Tori Fair (CC#12) on the loss of their grandfather, David Lewis Fair, on October 11, 2018 .

Care Clusters – pcpc.org/care/care-clusters/

GENERAL FUND

budget

2018/2019 operating budget

$13,500,000

July 1—October 14, 2018 budget

$2,740,062

July 1—October 14, 2018 giving

$2,535,031

Budget variance

($205,031)

2018/2019 operating budget Weekly Average Needed (52 weeks)

$13,500,000 $259,615