October is Domestic Violence and Breast Cancer Awareness Month!!!

October is Clergy Appreciation Month!!!

PPBC Job Announcement!!!

PPBC is seeking a part-time Custodian; this position will be available in December.  If you're interested, please contact PPBC Personnel (Bro. R. Johnson) at topekanola@gmail.com.  Applications accepted until October 30, 2025..

PPBC Men's Breakfast

Men's Ministry is scheduled to meet on Saturday, October 25th.  Special guests include men from Westside Baptist Church.  For additional information, please contact Min. M. Parks.

Annual Trunk-or-Treat

PPBC will host our Annual Trunk-or-Treat on Saturday., October 25th, 2025!  Bring the kids out for a safe, fun-filled evening of costumes, candy, and creativity. Decorate your trunk, wear your best costume, and get ready for a night of fellowship and fun! 🍬🚗✨.  Candy, trunks and volunteers are needed!  Candy donations may be placed inside the box located in the foyer no later than October 22nd.  For additional information, please contact Sis. Shirley Johnson or Sis. Courtney Hadnot.

Pink Out Sunday--October 26th

On October 26th, we're turning The Park pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness!  Join us for Pink Out Sunday by wearing your pink attire as we stand together in love, hope and support for survivors and their families.

Business Meeting

All Pershing Park Members aged 16 and up are asked to remain after Worship Service on Sunday, October 26, 2025 for a very important meeting regarding the church roof and repair loan.

Proclaimer  Articles Due!!!

Friendly reminder that articles for the Proclaimer are due Wednesday, October 29th, no later than 12:00 p.m.!!  If you have flyers or announcements you'd like included, please send them to the Church Administrator as well.  The email address is:  pershingpark@waco.twcbc.com.

Church Budget

Attention Ministry Leaders!  Please begin to plan your 2026 budget; Budget Worksheets will be given to you in October!  Please return them no later than Nov 2, 2025.

Medicare Information Meeting

There will be a Medicare Informational Meeting on the following dates:  November 6th, November 20th and December 4th.  Each meeting will be from 12:30--2:30 p.m. in the PPBC Fellowship Hall.  For more information, contact Deaconess Bettie Hankins.

PPBC's Marriage Matters Ministry

Couples are invited to a discussion on the 'Six Ps of Marriage', on Saturday, November 15th at 10:00 in the Fellowship Hall.

💰 Start Young, Save Smart! 💡

Are you ready to take control of your future? Start building healthy financial habits today with the Jr. Executive Savings Account from Heart O’ Texas Federal Credit Union!

This special account is perfect for youth ages 0–17, with no monthly service charges and the opportunity to earn rewards for good grades! Start saving for your first car, college, or just something fun—with as little as $5.00.

💻 Learn more and apply at: www.hotfcu.org

📞 If you have any questions or need guidance, feel free to contact: Deacon Leon Hardy

Youth Scholarship Information!

The Third Sundays are our Youth Scholarship Sundays!!!

If you'd like to support the PPBC Scholarship Fund, please indicate "Scholarship Fund" on a blank line of your church envelope and include your donation.

Emergency Gift Card Program

Benevolent Funds facilitates a Gift Card Program. Please donate funds so that $20.00 HEB Gift Cards may be purchased to assist PPBC and community members. Please place your donations in the offering envelope and write "Gift Card" on the line. POC Minister Booker.

Handicapped Seating

Reserved seating is provided for our members/guests using walkers and wheelchairs so that they may be placed next to their seat. Please do not seat in those seats if you are not disabled. Thank you.

We're on YouTube!

The Park is now streaming to YouTube! Log on to the church's website: pershingpark.org, click on 'watch' and select 'YouTube'. You may also watch the service from the PPBC website!

PPBC Church Clothes Closet

PPBC Church Clothes Closet is open every third Sunday after morning worship! If you need assistance during the week, please contact Deaconess Carolyn Faulkner.

Girls in Action

Girls in Action ​(​Grades 1-6 grade) meet on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

CHILDREN/YOUTH CHOIR

Sister Gladys Jones invites children (5-12 years old) to join the PPBC Youth Choir. Practice will be on the first and third Saturdays, from 12:00-1:30 p.m. For more information, contact Sister G. Jones!!!

Nursery and Pre-School Parents!!!

Please sign your children in to the Nursery and Pre-school when you drop them off or deliver them to our Nursery Workers. For more info, please see Deaconess B. Hankins.