OUR FAMILY
births • Benjamin Stephen Greenwell, son of Steve & Stephanie Greenwell (CC#07), on November 8, 2017.
December 10, 2017
deaths • Oran West (CC#17), husband of Carol West (CC#17), on December 8, 2017.
sympathies • Scott & Ann-Claire Carlson (CC#04) on the loss of her father; John & Susanna Carlson (CC#04) on the loss of their grandfather, Bert Ballengee, on November 23, 2017.
Avery Claire Fein daughter of Lindsay and Jeffrey Fein
Sarah Frances Martin daughter of Salley and Rob Martin
Savannah Taylor Prince daughter of Emma and Reid Prince
Catherine Irina Purcell daughter of Sarah and Graham Purcell
Lila Grace Stimson daughter of Andrea and Danny Stimson
Stella Elizabeth Stimson daughter of Andrea and Danny Stimson
• Ben & Emily Leonard (CC#06) on the loss of his mother; Hudson, Coleman, Larson, Annie Beth, & Stiehl Leonard (CC#06) on the loss of their grandmother, Pam Leonard, on December 9, 2017.
new members class
Learn about PCPC's vision, purpose, ministries, service and fellowship opportunities, membership, and more in our weekly class, Sundays, January 14-March 4, 9:30-10:40 am, Room 302/304. Register online. debbie.blanton@pcpc.org or 214-224-2744
midweek
MidWeek, Wednesdays, January 17-April 18, is an opportunity to rest from your weeknight routine and join our church family for a refreshing evening of worship, fellowship, and learning. Join us for our Vespers worship service in the Chapel, a delicious dinner in the Fellowship Hall, then classes, choirs, and activities for all ages. Class details available online. matt.fray@pcpc.org or 214-224-2570
spring silent retreats
Save the date for our retreats to Ute Trail, Colo. Women's trip is April 5-9; men's trip is April 19-23. Registration opens Monday, January 8. caroleanne.axley@pcpc.org or 214-224-6043
PCPC@WORK church in the city speaker series
Join us for breakfast on Wednesday, January 17, 7:00-8:30 am, in the Fellowship Hall, to hear Dr. Amy Sherman speak on Righteousness: Vocational Stewardship for the Common Good. Sherman is the Director of Center on Faith Communities and Senior Fellow at the Sagamore Institute. Please register online. debbie.blanton@pcpc.org or 214-224-2744
MARRIAGE MINISTRY
MEN
union
tuesday morning bible study
Our goal at PCPC is not just to perform your wedding ceremony but to guide you into a marriage as God intended it, so we encourage engaged, seriously dating, or newlywed couples to enroll in UNION. The class meets Wednesdays, January 17-March 14, 6:458:30 pm, in Oak Lawn West and is taught by PCPC pastors. Course is $50 per couple. Register online. union@pcpc.org or 214-224-2679
re | engage
re|engage examines God’s design for marriage and applies principles from the Bible to guide couples towards growth in their relationship. Marriages in any condition can benefit, whether your marriage is broken, you are struggling to get along, or you simply want to grow closer together. The 14-week study meets Mondays, January 22-April 30, 7:00-8:45 pm, in Room 261, and costs $40 per couple. Register to attend and for childcare online. bill.bogart@pcpc.org or 214-224-2559
PERFORMING ARTS adkins & nielson
YOUNG FAMILIES children’s and youth choirs
Join with us as we learn to sing with understanding, develop music reading skills and prepare to participate in corporate worship services. A new choir semester begins Wednesday, January 10, for grades K-8. Pre-registration required for new singers only. lynda.fray@pcpc.org or 214-224-2636
Join us Sunday, January 14, 5:00 pm & 7:00 pm, in Room 300 for a magical evening with Dallas Symphony principal cellist Christopher Adkins and Steinway artist and PCPC elder Stephen Nielson, whose chamber recital is a perennial favorite. performingarts@pcpc.org or 214-224-2631
WOMEN the bridge
musikgarten spring classes
When music and movement are a natural, joyous part of childhood, children benefit greatly in many areas of life. PCPC Arts Academy’s Musikgarten classes, Mondays, January 22-May 14, Room 122, are designed to provide a way for parents to give this gift to their children. Grandparents are welcome, too! Toddlers class (1-3 years) meets from 9:45-10:15 am, and babies class (infants-18 months) meets from 10:30-11:00 am. Cost is $225. Register online. frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633
The Bridge is a gathering to encourage women of all life stages to come together and form crossgenerational friendships while hearing about the power of God’s grace in the life of a Christian woman. On Tuesday, January 23, 6:30-8:30 pm, come have dinner and listen to Marina Walker share her story at Becky McCamey's home, 4216 Larchmont St. Dinner is $5, and no RSVP is necessary. abigailppowell@gmail.com
Join us Tuesdays, January 23-April 24, 7:00 am, in the Fellowship Hall for our spring study entitled Encounters with Jesus, based on John 1:14: "And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory... full of grace and truth." We will study various encounters with Jesus in the Gospels and gain insight both into how Jesus loves us and how we might better love others in His name. Register online. elaine.montague@pcpc.org or 214-224-2736
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.
coordinator for children's ministry
The purpose of this job is to coordinate and organize resources for all Children’s Ministry events, programs, and educational components which will nurture spiritual growth and equip children to be life-long followers of Jesus Christ. The coordinator heavily interfaces with membership and coordinates volunteer schedules. Coordinator must possess advanced people skills and solid database skills.
male and female youth residents
These paid, two-year positions will learn and develop the skills needed to minister to 5th-12th grade students. The purpose is to lead students and families into the body of Christ, nurture them in their relationship with Christ, and equip them to serve in the name of Christ. Responsibilities include student ministry team development and ministering to students in the church and community. College degree required; Biblical and reformed degree preferred. Deadline to apply is Wednesday, February 14. Email questions to youthadmin@pcpc.org. *Full descriptions online at www.jobsatpcpc.org. Please submit résumé and cover letter to careers@pcpc.org.
general fund
budget
2017/2018 operating budget
$13,400,000
July 1—December 10, 2017 budget
$5,450,709
July 1—December 10, 2017 giving
$4,369,981
Budget variance
($1,080,728)
“The Resurrection is the eucatastrophe [happy ending ] of the story of the Incarnation— this story begins and ends in joy.” — J. R. R. Tolkien TW2017-1223_sarah.indd 1
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EVERYONE christmas eve services
On Sunday, December 24, we will hold 9:30 am and 11:00 am worship services. 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 held in the Sanctuary. jayne.bjork@pcpc.org
new year's eve day services & classes
We will not have an 8:00 am worship service nor elementary, youth, or adult classes on Sunday, December 31. Children’s Ministry programming will be offered at 9:30 am only for infants through pre-K. Children will be assigned rooms that morning. Please check-in in the Nursery-Preschool hallway. Direct questions about children's program to austin.ariail@pcpc.org or 214-224-2502. jayne.bjork@pcpc.org
reconnect. reignite. resurrect.
year end giving
In order to comply with IRS regulations, Sunday, December 31, is the deadline for donations to be receipted for 2017. Other than offerings given in worship or online, you may mail checks postmarked by Saturday, December 30. Any hand-delivered contributions after hours should be placed in the drop box slot to the left of the metal doors on the south side of the main church building. For stock donation instructions, contact Jean Hagin by noon, Friday, December 29. Please note that mutual fund donations can take up to two weeks to process. Thank you for your generosity in supporting all that God is doing at PCPC. jean.hagin@pcpc.org or 214-224-2504
a marriage enrichment ministry
Mondays, January 22–April 30 7:00–8:45 pm | Room 261
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
FEED THE BODY
EXTEND extend updates
FEED THE SOUL
For updates on the EXTEND campaign, go to extend.pcpc.org.
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