BAPTISMS
September 20, 2020
OUR FAMILY
births • William Aidric Webb, son of Ian & Juliana Webb (CC#20) on September 16, 2020. • Olivia Grace Powers, daughter of Hallie Powers (CC#14) on September 19, 2020.
Tahlia Kalonda Liam Davis Easley Catherine Barrett Bell daughter of son of daughter of Rebecca & Landon Bell Brittany & Robert Easley Sophie & Nick Kalonda
marriages • Eileen Raffaele and Connor Paul Ward on September 19, 2020. • Anna Elizabeth Flowers and Thomas Walker Shirley Jr. on September 26, 2020.
sympathies • Jack & Evelyn Freeman (CC#13) on the loss of her sister, Nancy N. Powell, on September 12, 2020. Care Clusters – pcpc.org/care/care-clusters/
The Mission of Bonton Farms
Jedaiah Mambwe Kalonda Grace Andrews Mason daughter of son of Taylor & Jeb Mason Sophie & Nick Kalonda
Ruthy Joy Pogoloff daughter of Morgan & Seth Pogoloff
Ricky Jimmerson, VP of Operations, Bonton Farms Charlotte Medley, PCPC City Missions The mission is paradoxical; it is new and innovative and as old as time. Incredibly simple yet very complex, and it all starts with this truth from the Bible: "When God created mankind, he made them in the likeness of God." Imago Dei. We are all made in His image. What would it look like if we created a mission built around the idea that we work together to see the full potential (Imago Dei) fully manifested in every person we serve? It changes everything! God created us with certain needs; when these needs are met, we flourish. We are made to live in community with one another where we are known and belong. We are made to derive a portion of our meaning and purpose and dignity through the work we do. We are created to need food to nourish and sustain ourselves. Vulnerable to the environment we live in, we are made to need shelter. It may seem crazy, but in communities like Bonton, many of these things have been absent, so Bonton Farms works to insure that the community has the tools needed to build a flourishing life. We grow food, and we start small businesses that create jobs. We disciple one another as we seek God's will in our lives, and we build decent and affordable homes. In doing so, we see the Kingdom of God being born in Bonton as it is in heaven. In 2012, Daron Babcock moved into Bonton and over time, built friendships and trust with the people that call Bonton home. Through those relationships this once forgotten community with a bad reputation began working together to imagine a better future. In 2015 Daron and friends broke ground on the “small” farm, 1.25 acres of land owned by the city and leased to the farm. Vegetables and fruit trees flourish as well as chickens laying dozens of eggs daily. The goat milk is sold to well-established restaurants in Dallas, and Bonton honey and eggs are sold at the Farmers Market. In the last two years, the café, coffee shop, and farmers market have opened. Breakfast and lunch at the café are truly farmto-table. The farm extension in Seagoville was added in 2016. Originally 20 acres was leased to Bonton Farms; later an additional 20 acres were purchased and leased to the extension. On any given day, one can find chickens, goats, pigs, cattle, fruits, and vegetables there. Ask to be introduced to Ruby and Big Red. Additionally, “This July, the Farms was awarded 12 acres in the Lake Highlands neighborhood to replicate their mission. The mayor’s goal is to have a Bonton in each city council district—true community transformation” –Will Francis. God is redeeming the Bonton neighborhood and extension for His glory. Whether you’re up for a short drive to the “small” farm or a longer drive to the extension, invite friends or take your family and enjoy God’s creation — bontonfarms.org.
GENERAL FUND
budget Wellington Michael Price son of Laura & Jonathan Price
David Carter Ward Benjamin Robert Williams son of son of Brooke & David Ward Katie & David Williams
2020/2021 operating budget July 1—September 27, 2020 budget July 1—September 27, 2020 giving Budget Variance
$13,500,000 $2,315,876 $1,998,443 –$317,433
HATTIE HARMON'S STORY Ms. Hattie’s mom moved her and her brother to Bonton in 1951; she later attended Lincoln High School but decided to pursue a different path before graduating. At the age of 17, she gave birth to her first child. Shortly after having her second child, Hattie made some choices that resulted in her serving 2.5 years in the Texas Department of Corrections. Upon her release, she returned home to Bonton. As fate would have it, she began serving at Bonton Farms after mentioning to her daughter that she needed to do something different. The Bonton Farms team helped her acquire transportation, so she could travel back and forth to work. Shortly after serving with the Bonton Farms family and learning their values, Hattie was inspired to give back to her community. She began using her own paycheck to help support single-parent moms with diapers and baby wipes, which inspired her to start her nonprofit “Hattie’s Dry Goods, Pampers, and Wipes”. She now provides 2000 diapers and 1000 packages of baby wipes per month to mothers in her community. Ms. Hattie, the proud mom of 5 with 15 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, said being able to give back to her community helps her sleep peacefully at night, and she hopes her story will inspire others to help their community!