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Dallas, Texas 75219 MAP

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Web: pcpc.org

This Week, November 25, 2020

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God with Us: Advent 2020

Wonderful Counselor

When we think of Advent, we typically think of the beginning of the Christmas season - Christmas trees are hung with ornaments, decorations adorn our homes, and lights illuminate our city. But what we often miss is that the season of Advent is not about getting a head start on Christmas. Advent is about waiting. Over two thousand years ago, the people of God waited for the birth of Christ to light up the darkness in our world. During Advent, we confront this darkness with hope while we wait for Christ to return. Join us this Sunday as we begin our Advent series “God with Us” and find hope in the name of Jesus Christ. He is Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. He is Emmanuel, “God with Us.”

Invite friends and family to worship online with us at 9:00 or 11:00 a.m. at pcpc.org/live/, the PCPC App with iOS or Android device, Facebook, Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku (search Park Cities Presbyterian), or Youtube.

Reserve Your Seat

Thank you for your continued help in keeping our Worship Services safe for our church family and community. We are excited to begin opening reservations on Monday mornings at 7:00 a.m. We do ask that you continue to arrive early, wear a mask/face covering while in the building, and maintain 6 feet of distance between parties. It is so good to gather each week and worship! Please reserve your seat at pcpc.org/reserve-seat/.

Childcare for ages 0-4 is available by reservation each week. Please note, childcare reservations will close at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday. More information about how we’re keeping our children safe is found on our reservation page.

If you have experienced any COVID-like symptoms in the past 7 days or are uncomfortable with our safety protocols, we ask that you continue to worship with us online at pcpc.org/live/.

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For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
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Events

Emmanuel - Christmas at PCPC

December 12, 7:00 p.m., December 13, 4:30 & 7:00 p.m.

PCPC’s beloved candlelight Christmas concert features the adult choir with symphony orchestra, presenting carols and music of the season to celebrate the glory of Christmas.

Saturday, December 12, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 13, 4:30 & 7:00 p.m.

Admission is free, but a ticket is REQUIRED. Reserve tickets at pcpcconcerts.org. During this COVID season, we are carefully following the advice of our medical advisory team, various scientific studies, and recommendations by governmental agencies. All attendees are required to wear a mask. Due to distancing requirements, our capacity per concert has been significantly reduced. Please be judicious in your attainment of tickets and immediately return any tickets that you are not able to use.

During the concert, an offering will be taken to benefit local PCPC-supported ministries. Also, because of COVID, we regret that we are not able to offer childcare this year. Children are very welcome to attend, but please note the concert has many quiet moments and may prove challenging for young children. The final concert, on December 13 at 7:00 p.m., will be broadcast live via live-stream.

Contact PCPC Performing Arts, performingarts@pcpc.org.


WOMEN

Women's Advent Prayer

Tuesday, December 1
7:00 p.m.
Sanctuary

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EVERYONE

Advent Memorial Service

Wednesday, December 16
5:30 p.m.
Sanctuary

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EVERYONE

Christmas Eve Services

Thursday, December 24

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Events
Upcoming Sermon
Wonderful Counselor
Isaiah 9:2-7; 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Last Week's Sermon
Good Soil
Mark 4:1-20
by Paul Goebel
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Announcements

Church Offices Closed

Church offices will be closed November 26-27 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Advent & Christmas Prayer Guide 2020

Our Advent & Christmas Daily Prayer Guide theme is “The Word Became Flesh”, and it will run from November 29 – January 5. Join us wherever you find yourself over Advent and Christmas as we read and pray together. Available on the PCPC app, or you can Download PDF HERE.


Family Devotional & Activities 2020

New for 2020, our Kids Ministry team has developed downloadable resources to re-enforce the wonderful reality that God is with us! The Advent Family Devotional contains Scripture readings that correspond to the PCPC Prayer Guide, a family devotional, and instructions for family activities (craft, questions, activity, and prayer). The Advent Hymnal contains the lyrics to many favorite Advent Hymns. There are also additional activity ideas for you to enjoy with your children this Advent season.

See more, and download resources.


Volunteer Opportunities

There are many Thanksgiving and Christmas volunteer opportunities with PCPC Ministry Partners like Mercy Street, Vickery Trading Company, For the Nations, Voice of Hope, and others! You can learn more by visiting PCPC.org/volunteer and typing in the keyword “holiday.”

We regret to announce that there will be no Boxes of Blessing for 2020. We realize this is a big event that our church family looks forward to every year but due to health and safety concerns, we will not be having a big, open packing event as in years past.


Online Giving

We have a secure website and PCPC App with iOS or Android device where you can give online (including setting up recurring gifts). Please take advantage of this act of worship as the Lord provides and as He leads.

Give at pcpc.org/give/.

Did you know that you can text to give? From your mobile device, text the word “give” to 214-997-9973. You will receive a text message with a one-time link to set-up your account. Click the link and follow the instructions to set-up all future gifts.

After the Text to Give one-time registration:
1) To give $50 to the General Ministry Fund - text “give 50”. Any amount works after the word “give” for a donation at any time.
2) To give $100 to the Extend Campaign - text “give Extend 100”. Any amount works after the words “give Extend” for a donation at any time.

All donations made through Text to Give will be included with your church giving record. Thank you for your gift!

Contact Cheli Conejo, cheli.conejo@pcpc.org or 214-224-2504.

Year End Giving

In order to comply with IRS regulations, Thursday, December 31, is the deadline for donations to be receipted for 2020. Other than offerings given in worship or online, you may mail checks postmarked by Thursday, December 31. For stock donation instructions, contact Cheli Conejo. Please note that mutual fund donations can take up to one month to process. Thank you for your generosity in supporting all that God is doing at PCPC.

Contact Cheli Conejo, cheli.conejo@pcpc.org or 214-224-2504.
Budget
General Fund
Budget
2020/2021 Operating Budget 13,500,000
Budget for July 1, 2020-November 22, 2020 3,948,379
Giving for July 1, 2020-November 22, 2020 3,508,874
Budget Variance (439,505)
 

Every Thought Captive

Who is Casting Out Who?
Mark 3:22-30
by Danny Stimson
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