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This Week, December 19, 2024
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The Light Has Come
The Dawn of the King
The lyrics to “Hark, the Herald Angels Sing” were first written by Charles Wesley in 1739. The original version had 10 verses and began with the words, “Hark! how all the Welkin ring, ‘Glory to the King of Kings.’” Several years later, George Whitfield changed the first line and adapted these lyrics into the Christmas carol that we sing today. The third verse goes like this: “Hail the heaven born Prince of Peace! Hail the Sun of Righteousness!” And what people often assume must be a typo is actually a direct reference to the book of Malachi, which promises that the “Sun of Righteousness” will rise in the darkness like the dawn. Join us this week for the fourth Sunday of Advent and find out what it means to live after the dawn of the King.
Invite friends and family to worship in-person with us on Sunday at 8:00 (Chapel), 9:30 or 11:00 a.m. or online at pcpc.org/live/, the PCPC App with an iOS or Android device, Facebook, or YouTube.
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| | Tuesday, December 24
PCPC SanctuaryWho will you invite to celebrate the advent of Jesus Christ with us? The Christmas Eve Family service, where we encourage families to bring children of all ages, is at 4:00 p.m. We will have a special children’s message and music. And the Christmas Eve Evening Service is at 8:00 p.m. with an adult choir and message. We anticipate parking and Sanctuary seating to fill up, so please arrive early. Additional parking at 4222 Avondale Ave Equinox Garage (download map PDF). | |
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| | Register now for the spring semester! Join us as we abide in Christ and connect with one another at PCPC. Bible Studies and Classes will begin the week of January 12-17. Click on the links below to learn more about the various studies and classes available this semester. Click to download the 2025 Spring Guide online. | |
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(starting January 12)
9:30–10:45 a.m.
Fellowship HallIs the Lord calling you to be a member of PCPC? Our New Member Class gives you the opportunity to explore that question as we discuss our church’s beliefs, vision, and mission. New Members Breakfast and joining date: Sunday, April 27, 2025. Register ➔
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| | Sunday, January 12
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
ChapelIs your child interested in making a public profession of faith, being admitted to the Lord’s Table, and becoming a full communing member of PCPC? This spring, an Elementary Communicants Class for 2nd – 5th graders and a Youth Communicants Class for 6th – 12th graders will meet on Sundays beginning January 26 for 6 weeks. One parent must attend a required Parent Intro Meeting on either January 12 or January 19 in order for a child to participate in the Communicants program. Register for January 12 Parent Intro ➔
Register for January 19 Parent Intro ➔ | |
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YOUNG FAMILIES
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9:00–11:00 a.m.
PCPC Gymnasium
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FAMILY MINISTRY
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Friday, January 3
6:00 p.m.
Preschool
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MISSIONS
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Sunday, January 5
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Fellowship Hall
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STUDENT MINISTRIES
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Wednesday, January 8
7:15–8:45 p.m.
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SENIOR ADULTS
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Friday, January 10
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Fellowship Hall - A/B
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EVERYONE
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February 1–2
PCPC Sanctuary
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Upcoming Sunday Sermon
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The Dawn of the King
Malachi 4:1-3; Luke 1:67-79
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Dec. 29 and Jan. 5 Worship Services
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We will hold regular Sunday morning worship services on Dec. 29 and Jan. 5 at 8:00 (Chapel), 9:30, & 11:00 a.m. We will have Nursery and Preschool at the 9:30 a.m. services only. We encourage Elementary and Youth to attend worship with their parents while their classes take a brief holiday break.
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Year End Giving
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In order to comply with IRS regulations, Tuesday, December 31, is the deadline for donations to be receipted for 2024. Other than offerings given in worship or online, you may mail checks postmarked by December 31. The church offices will be closed from December 23 through January 1, but donations can be hand-delivered to the secure drop box in the portico at the south entrance when the church offices are closed for the holidays. For instructions on stock donation, 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. We have a secure website and PCPC App with an iOS or Android device where you can give online. Please take advantage of this act of worship as the Lord provides and as He leads. Give at pcpc.org/give/. Contact Cheli Conejo, cheli.conejo@pcpc.org or 214-224-2504. |
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Career Opportunities at PCPC
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General Fund
Budget
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2024/2025 Operating Budget
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17,200,000 |
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Budget for July 1, 2024-December 15, 2024
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8,216,177 |
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Giving for July 1, 2024-December 15, 2024
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6,517,942 |
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Budget Variance
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(1,698,236) |
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