This WeekVOL. XXV, NO. 24 | DECEMBER 5, 2015

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5

9:00 am—12:30 pm please rsvp: register.pcpc.org or charlotte.medley@pcpc.org

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An advent celebration for childrensunday, december 6, 4:30-6:30 pm

A service designed to give comfortto those who have lost loved ones in the past year

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TODDLERS THROUGH KINDERGARTENERS AND PARENTS:

WE WILL SING SONGS, LISTEN TO STORIES, AND HAVE AN EXCITING TIME!CHILDRENSMINISTRY@PCPC.ORG OR 224-2556.

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THIS WEEK  DECEMBER 5, 20152

URBAN MISSIONS

behind every door is hiringNew PCPC Ministry Partner, Behind Every Door, is looking to hire a full time Opportunity Coordinator. Position will focus on volunteer coordination and development, grant writing, fundraising and social media. Contact will@behindeverydoor.org.

WORLD MISSIONS

stock the pcpc missionary houseHelp stock our missionary house. View our gift registry at Target.com (first name: missionary; last name: house; under the college registry). Items may be dropped off in the donation box in the main hallway at PCPC or shipped directly to PCPC, Attn: Cindy Rhea, 4124 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219. Contact cindy.rhea@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551.

OUR FAMILY EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

EVERYONE

advent memorial serviceThis service replaces our usual Vespers service in the Chapel on Wednesday, December 9, 5:30–6:30 pm, and offers an opportunity for those grieving the loss of loved ones to remember them while worshipping through prayer, song, and the reading of God’s Word. We welcome you to come between 5:00 and 5:30 pm to receive a card to print the name of your loved one on it to bring forward during the service and light a candle in his or her memory. Contact virginia.vandermeer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2638.

counseling 101: real lifeCome for a discussion addressing the issues we deal with on a daily basis on Monday, December 14, 7:00-8:30 pm in Oak Lawn West. Contact pat.hobin@pcpc.org or 214-224-2541.

childcare positions availableWe have paid childcare positions and supervisory roles available for Tuesday and Thursday mornings, evening and weekend special events. For more information, contact gale.emerson@pcpc.org or 214-224-2566.

wintergrace2016 Watch for news about our WinterGrace2016 series coming to PCPC Sunday-Tuesday, January 24-26. Mark Davis, Paul Goebel, and Chad Scruggs will lead us Sunday morning and evening, Monday and Tuesday evenings, on the topic of VOWS: When God says, “I do.” God vows to us and we to Him and each other in the church and in our families. These vows shape our worship, our community, and our mission to extend His Kingdom. Hold the dates for a time of renewal together. Contact frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633.

WORSHIP AND THE ARTS

emmanuel: christmas concertJoin us for our traditional candlelight concert featuring carols and seasonal favorites Sunday, December 13, 4:30 and 7:30 pm, presented by the children’s, youth, and adult choirs with symphony orchestra—reminding us that Emmanuel, “God with us,” came to pierce the darkness with His light of joy, and salvation.

A free ticket is required, and the concerts are open to the public. Tickets are available online at pcpc.org. If you have questions regarding tickets, please call our ticket line, 214-224-2635. Contact frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633.

service of friendship volunteersWe need volunteers to tear off the top page of the Service of Friendship pads on Sundays or Mondays. If you can do one week of the month or more, contact amy.tassos@pcpc.org or 214-224-2740.

“Nails, spear shall pierce Him through,The cross be borne for me, for you.

Hail, hail the Word made flesh,The Babe, the Son of Mary.”

—William Chatterton Dix

end-of-year givingAs you plan for year-end giving, contributions can be made in several ways. In addition to our normal offerings during worship, you can also give online. To make a donation using either a credit card or an electronic funds transfer from your bank account, go to pcpc.org and click on Give at the top of the screen.

Gifts of stock provide another way to be generous. Donating appreciated stock has potential tax benefits. Contact jean.hagin@pcpc.org at 214-224-2504, by Thursday, December 31, for instructions.

However you choose to give, the deadline for gifts to be receipted for 2015 in order to comply with IRS regulations is Thursday, December 31. Any gifts received at the church or postmarked later than December 31 will be receipted for 2016. Please note that the IRS requires individuals to have a giving statement on the letterhead of the charitable organization prior to filing a tax return.

With church offices closed for the holidays, it is best to mail your contribution checks to PCPC, Attn: Jean Hagin, 4124 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219, postmarked by Thursday, December 31, rather than hand delivering them.

Thank you for your generosity in supporting all that God is doing in and through the life of our PCPC body.

boxes of blessingJoin over 1,500 volunteers

Go to pcpc.org/resources/devotionals to find PCPC Advent devotionals:

From Bethlehem to Golgotha, Devotions on the Infant Savior.

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sunday worship8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 am

communionSundays, 8:00–9:00 amWednesday Vespers, 5:30–6:00 pm

24/7 prayer hotline214-224-2680 or 24/7prayer@pcpc.org

4124 Oak Lawn Avenue Dallas, TX 75219214-224-2500www.pcpc.orgwww.facebook.com/parkcitiespca www.twitter.com/pcpcnewsbit.ly/pcpc-app

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EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

WOMEN

young women’s prayerCome as you are to the home of Cindy Zoellner, 4316 Holland, Sunday, December 6, 5:30-6:30 pm, to pray boldly and dependently on Christ. We will be praying for the concerns of our hearts, family, community, city and the world. Contact erin.golangco@pcpc.org for more information.

women’s prayer – first mondaysCome as you are to the home of Lori Turpin, 3620 Centenary, Monday, December 7, 9:00-9:45 am, to pray boldly and dependently on Christ. We value confidentiality and promise to respect your time. We will be praying for the concerns of our hearts, family, community, city and the world. Contact allisontdowell@gmail.com or ebrink1@mac.com for more information.

spring bible studies Our studies welcome new members before starting up the week of January 11. Sign up at www.pcpc.org/women. Remember to make a reservation for childcare birth-K online through register.pcpc.org, by January 8. If you are currently in a Bible study you do not need to re-register yourself or your child. Contact leslie.newman@pcpc.org or 214-224-7227.

FAMILIES

family advent serviceOn Sunday, December 6, 4:30 pm, we will host an evening of fellowship, fun, and worship geared for the whole family! We’ll start with an interactive service in the Sanctuary to explain the meaning, symbols, and traditions of Advent. The service is followed by dinner, fellowship, and crafts in the Fellowship Hall. There will be Family Advent resources available for purchase. Dinner is free. RSVP at register.pcpc.org. Contact childrensministry@pcpc.org or 214-224-2556.

song and storyJoin the Children’s Ministry Friday, December 11, 10:30-11:30 am, in Room 122 for Song & Story! The program is suitable for toddlers 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. No RSVP is necessary. We hope to see you there! Contact childrensministry@pcpc.org or 214-224-2556.

YOUNG ADULTS

cornerstone smcCornerstone is a new Sunday Morning Community for newly married couples, led by Bill Bogart, starting Sunday, January 10, 9:30 am, in Room 259. Contact bill.bogart@pcpc.org or 241-224-2559.

night of worship Young Adults (Singles, Married, Families) join us for a night of prayer and worship in the Chapel, Friday, January 8, 7:00-8:30 pm. Contact erin.golangco@pcpc.org or 214-224-2728.

COLLEGE MINISTRY

passion conference tripJoin us on a trip to Houston after Christmas for the 2016 Passion Conference, a gathering of 18-25 year-olds at the Toyota Center, January 2-4. The topic will be: The Jesus Generation United for His Fame. Register at register.pcpc.org or contact leigh.hendry@pcpc.org or robby.higginbottom@pcpc.org or 241-224-2731.

general fund budget

2015/2016 operating budget

July 1–November 15 2015 budget

July 1–November 15 2015 giving

Budget variance

$13,300,000

$3,913,196

$3,477,721

($435,476)

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december

5 Boxes of Blessing, 9:00 am–12:30 pm, 6100 Cedar Springs Rd., 224-2715

6 Basics and Beyond, 9:30–10:30 pm, Room 302/304, 224-2736

6 Family Advent Service, 4:30–6:30 pm, Sanctuary, 224-2556

6 Young Women’s Prayer, 5:30–6:30 pm, 4316 Holland, 224-2728

7 Women’s Prayer – First Mondays, 9:00–9:45 am, 3620 Centenary, 224-2722

9 Advent Memorial Service, 5:30–6:30 pm, Chapel, 224-2368

11 Song and Story, 10:30–11:30 am, Room 122, 224-2502

13 Basics and Beyond, 9:30–10:30 pm, Room 302/304, 224-2736

13 Emmanuel: Christmas Concert, 4:30 pm and 7:30 pm, Sanctuary, 224-2635

24 Christmas Eve Family Service, 5:00 pm, Sanctuary, 224-2632

24 Christmas Eve Service, 10:00 pm, Sanctuary, 224-2632

january

2-4 College Passion Conference Trip, Houston, 224-2731

8 Young Adults Night of Worship, 7:00–8:30 pm, Chapel, 224-2728

10 Cornerstone SMC, 9:30 am, Room 259 - N Sect Fellowship Hall, 224-2559

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