OUR FAMILY
URBAN
PERFORMING ARTS
births
cans for boxes of blessing
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• Rose Marie Wilson, daughter of Matt & Natalie Wilson (CC#04), on November 3, 2017. • Samuel Nelson Cothran, son of Alex & Tricia Cothran (CC#22), on November 7, 2017.
marriages • Carley Louise White and Michael Andrew McLain on October 21, 2017.
sympathies • Diana Vick (CC#22) on the loss of her father; Justin & Katherine Bibb (CC#22) on the loss of her grandfather; Sophia Bibb (CC#22) on the loss of her great-grandfather; Eliot & Corrie Kerlin (CC#06) on the loss of her grandfather; Eli, Mercer, Davis, & Lulu Kerlin (CC#06) on the loss of their great-grandfather, Donald Mull Baldwin, on November 2, 2017. • Noel Mann (out-of-town member) on the loss of his father, Charles Mann, on November 4, 2017.
Bring canned and other non-perishable food items November 13–26, for our Boxes of Blessing packing day taking place on Saturday, December 2. Donation boxes may be picked up at locations around the church and dropped off in the main church hallway. PLEASE, no glass or expired items or containers larger than 24 oz. jenna.tenpenny@pcpc.org or 214-224-2501
boxes of blessing
Mark your calendar for our 11th annual Boxes of Blessing Packing Day, Saturday, December 2, 9:00 am–12:30 pm, at the BCW Warehouse, 6100 Cedar Springs Rd. Bring your family, small group, and best friends to help us extend the Kingdom of Christ to our city by filling 10,000 boxes of food. These boxes are a wonderful gift to our ministry partners that allows them to minister to their communities in a unique way. jenna.tenpenny@pcpc.org or 214-224-2501
MISSIONS prayer time for missionaries
Join us monthly to pray through the Missionary Prayer Booklet, Sunday, December 10, 8:30 am, in the Parlor. cindy.rhea@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551
PCPC’s beloved candlelight Christmas concert features the children’s, youth, and adult choirs with symphony orchestra on Sunday, December 17, 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm, presenting carols and music of the season to celebrate the glory of Christmas in the Sanctuary. Admission is free, but a ticket is required. An offering will be taken to benefit local PCPC-supported ministries. Childcare will be available by registration only for children, birth to kindergarten. Tickets and childcare are available online. We also need volunteers! If you're interested in helping, please email nancy.ross@pcpc.org. performingarts@pcpc.org or 214-224-2631
JOBS AT PCPC director of communications ministry
This position will lead the Communications Ministry and related functional areas to effectively support growing PCPC ministries through strong strategic planning, project management (internally and externally), and team leadership and management. Full description online at www.jobsatpcpc.org. Please submit résumé and cover letter to careers@pcpc.org.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY advent celebration for children
On Sunday, December 3, 4:30–6:30 pm, we will have a special, family-friendly interactive service in the Sanctuary to explain the meaning, symbols, and traditions of Advent. The service is followed by free dinner, fellowship and crafts in the Fellowship Hall. RSVP at register.pcpc.org. childrensministry@pcpc.org or 214-224-2556
fall song and story
The program is suitable for ages toddler through kindergarten. On Friday, December 15, 10:00– 11:00 am, 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. No RSVP is necessary. See you there! austin.ariail@pcpc.org or 214-224-2502
SENIOR ADULTS december day trip
Join us for brunch and the opportunity to see over 1,000 incredible Nativity Scenes of all shapes and sizes on Tuesday, December 5, 10:00 am–1:30 pm, beautifully displayed in the lovely home of Mary and Jim Appleton. You will not want to miss this! Meet in the parking lot behind Oak Lawn West between 9:30 am and 9:45 am and board the vans. We will proceed to The Original Pancake House on Midway for brunch then drive to the Appleton home for a festive treat and feast for the eyes! Reserve your seat on a van no later than Friday, December 1. jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771
We are excited to announce that Trey Hill has joined the PCPC family as Senior Director of Urban Missions. A search committee was established in March 2017 after Julian Russell (former Pastor of Urban Missions) departed to lead a church planting team in the Bahamas. The search committee diligently prayed that the Lord would reveal who should be the new leader of Urban Missions and help develop the Extend vision. We are amazed by God’s provision in bringing Trey to us.
WOMEN advent prayer
Come prepare your heart for the upcoming season with a time of prayer and worship to celebrate Christ our King, Thursday, November 30, 7:00–8:30 pm, at 3814 Potomac Ave. leslie.newman@pcpc.org or 214-224-2722
general fund
budget
2017/2018 operating budget
$13,400,000
July 1—November 12, 2017 budget
$3,631,535
July 1—November 12, 2017 giving
$3,471,781
Budget variance
($159,754)
“A state of mind that sees God in everything is evidence of growth in grace and a thankful heart.” — Charles Finney
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EVERYONE communion service
The Lord's Table will be celebrated in all three services, Sunday, November 26, 8:00 am, 9:30 am, and 11:00 am, Sanctuary. jayne.bjork@pcpc.org
poinsettia time is coming!
Each Christmas season we offer PCPC members the opportunity to purchase a poinsettia ($8.00 each) in memory of or in honor of a friend or loved one. They will be in the Sanctuary Sunday, December 10, 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 10, 17, and 24, as well as Christmas Eve services, 5:00 and 10:00 pm. You may take your plant with you after the Christmas Eve evening service if you wish. Purchase plants at register.pcpc.org by Wednesday, November 30, 10:00 pm. Orders placed later than November 30 will miss the insert printing deadline. jayne.bjork@pcpc.org
christmas eve services
On Sunday, December 24, we will hold 9:30 am and 11:00 am worship services. Then with two evening services, we will celebrate the signs and wonders we have been given in Emmanuel. The Christmas Eve Family service, where we encourage families to bring children of all ages, is at 5:00 pm, and the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service is at 10:00 pm. All services will be held in the Sanctuary. jayne.bjork@pcpc.org
SERVE PCPC 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 clean-up and assembling Sheds for families. Register online. harveyrelief@pcpc.org
EXTEND extend updates For updates on the EXTEND campaign, go to extend.pcpc.org.
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