This Week: December 5, 2015

This Week VOL. XXV, NO. 24 | DECEMBER 5, 2015

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 9:00 am—12:30 pm please rsvp: register.pcpc.org or charlotte.medley@pcpc.org

An advent celebration for children

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

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OUR FAMILY

EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS end-of-year giving

EVERYONE advent memorial service This 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 life Come for a discussion addressing the issues we deal with on a daily basis on Monday, December 14, 7:008:30 pm in Oak Lawn West. Contact pat.hobin@pcpc. org or 214-224-2541.

childcare positions available We 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 concert

“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

As 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 214-2242504, 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.

URBAN MISSIONS behind every door is hiring New 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.

Join 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, WORLD MISSIONS and adult choirs with symphony orchestra—reminding us that Emmanuel, “God with us,” came to pierce the stock the pcpc missionary house Help stock our missionary house. View our gift registry darkness with His light of joy, and salvation. at Target.com (first name: missionary; last name: house; A free ticket is required, and the concerts are open to under the college registry). Items may be dropped off the public. Tickets are available online at pcpc.org. If in the donation box in the main hallway at PCPC or you have questions regarding tickets, please call our shipped directly to PCPC, Attn: Cindy Rhea, 4124 Oak ticket line, 214-224-2635. Contact frances.cope@pcpc. Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219. Contact cindy.rhea@pcpc. org or 214-224-2551. org or 214-224-2633.

service of friendship volunteers We 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.

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Go to pcpc.org/resources/devotionals to find PCPC Advent devotionals: From Bethlehem to Golgotha, Devotions on the Infant Savior.

THIS WEEK DECEMBER 5, 2015

boxes of blessing Join over 1,500 volunteers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WOMEN

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College Passion Conference Trip, Houston, 224-2731

WinterGrace2016

song and story

Join the Children’s Ministry Friday, December 11, 10:30young women’s prayer 11:30 am, in Room 122 for Song & Story! The program Come as you are to the home of Cindy Zoellner, 4316 is suitable for toddlers through Kindergarten. We will Holland, Sunday, December 6, 5:30-6:30 pm, to pray sing songs, listen to stories, and have an exciting time! boldly and dependently on Christ. We will be praying Iced tea and water will be provided to parents; lunch for the concerns of our hearts, family, community, city will not be served. No RSVP is necessary. We hope to and the world. Contact erin.golangco@pcpc.org for see you there! Contact childrensministry@pcpc.org or more information.

214-224-2556.

women’s prayer – first mondays

Come as you are to the home of Lori Turpin, 3620 Centenary, Monday, December 7, 9:00-9:45 am, to YOUNG ADULTS pray boldly and dependently on Christ. We value confidentiality and promise to respect your time. We cornerstone smc will be praying for the concerns of our hearts, family, Cornerstone is a new Sunday Morning Community community, city and the world. Contact allisontdowell@ for newly married couples, led by Bill Bogart, starting gmail.com or ebrink1@mac.com for more information. Sunday, January 10, 9:30 am, in Room 259. Contact bill.bogart@pcpc.org or 241-224-2559.

spring bible studies

Our studies welcome new members before starting night of worship up the week of January 11. Sign up at www.pcpc.org/ Young Adults (Singles, Married, Families) join us for women. Remember to make a reservation for childcare a night of prayer and worship in the Chapel, Friday, birth-K online through register.pcpc.org, by January 8. January 8, 7:00-8:30 pm. Contact erin.golangco@pcpc.

If you are currently in a Bible study you do not need org or 214-224-2728. to re-register yourself or your child. Contact leslie. newman@pcpc.org or 214-224-7227.

COLLEGE MINISTRY

FAMILIES

passion conference trip

Join us on a trip to Houston after Christmas for the 2016 family advent service Passion Conference, a gathering of 18-25 year-olds On Sunday, December 6, 4:30 pm, we will host at the Toyota Center, January 2-4. The topic will be: an evening of fellowship, fun, and worship geared for The Jesus Generation United for His Fame. Register at the whole family! We’ll start with an interactive service register.pcpc.org or contact leigh.hendry@pcpc.org or in the Sanctuary to explain the meaning, symbols, and robby.higginbottom@pcpc.org or 241-224-2731. 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 Looking for Christmas service opportunities? childrensministry@pcpc.org or 214-224-2556.

Contact urban.missions@pcpc.org for more information.

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Sundays, 8:00–9:00 am Wednesday Vespers, 5:30–6:00 pm 24/7 prayer hotline

214-224-2680 or 24/7prayer@pcpc.org general fund budget

2015/2016 operating budget

$13,300,000

July 1–November 15 2015 budget

$3,913,196

July 1–November 15 2015 giving

$3,477,721

Budget variance

($435,476)

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