This Week: April 25, 2015

This Week VOL. XXV, NO. 9 | APRIL 25, 2015

Missionary Mailings

B rin g you r famil y and friends to send handwri tten no te s o f love and ca r e to ou r mis siona rie s!

Sunday, A pril 26, 12:15 pm see page 3

Sundays, April 26–May 17, 7:00–8:30 pm Gain a biblical and practical understanding of spending, debt, saving, and giving in this course taught by Bill Bogart see page 2

SUMMER 2015

FIRST TUESDAYS GUIDED PRAYER AND WORSHIP MAY 5 7:00-8:00 AM SEE PAGE 2

Ladies’ Missionary Brunch

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Hear from and pray for PCPC women serving around the world

Friday, May 8 • 10: 0 0-11: 3 0 am see page 3 Park Cities Presbyterian Church exists to extend the transforming presence of the Kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ in Dallas and to the world.

OUR FAMILY

EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

sympathies

EVERYONE

• Susan and Mark Geyer (CC#21) on the loss of his father; Edward Geyer Jr. (CC#21), Julia Geyer (CC#21), and Stewart Geyer (out-of-town member) on the loss of their grandfather, Dr. C. Mac Geyer, on April 9, 2015

ADULT MINISTRY

crown moneylife This two-night trip Sunday-Tuesday, May 3-5, Hyatt personal finance study steal away to pray and play

Regency Lost Pines Resort, Austin, TX, includes four study times led by Ron Williams in his series entitled “Open and Honest in the Presence of the Lord: Who we are and where we are in life.” In your free time, enjoy golfing, spa treatments, canoeing, fishing, zip lining, skeet shooting, horseback riding, and more, or just relax and enjoy the beautiful hotel grounds. The hotel itself is a museum on Texas history! The first dinner and last breakfast are provided as they coincide with study times; all other meals are on your own at your choice of five restaurants on the hotel property. Trip cost is $149 per night with double occupancy plus meals and activity fees. Contact jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771.

counseling services We offer professional counseling from licensed therapists. Our counselors currently have openings, and some scholarships are available. All counseling sessions are completely confidential. To make an appointment, contact margaret.doria@pcpc.org or 214-224-2683.

MEN

This course, taught by PCPC deacon Bill Bogart, will help you gain a biblical understanding of spending, debt, saving, investing, and giving Sundays, April 26–May 17, 7:00–8:30 pm, Oak Lawn West. The fourweek short course provides practical applications for assessing your financial condition, tracking spending, and developing a budget. Meetings include classroom teaching as well as daily at-home assignments for self study including Scripture memorization, budgeting exercises, and prayer. Registration requires purchase of the Crown MoneyLife Workbook ($50); couples need only purchase one workbook. Contact pat.hobin@pcpc.org or 214-224-2541.

STUDENT MINISTRIES trans:parenting Parents of middle and high school students are invited to hear about our Youth Ministry’s mission and vision in this kick-off Trans:parenting event Sunday, May 3, 11:00 am–noon, 7th & 8th Grade Room in the Hangout. PCPC Assistant Pastor Brent Baker will lead the discussion.

Contact cassie.rawson@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.

first tuesdays

Men, bring your friends and join us for guided prayer and YOUNG FAMILIES worship Tuesday, May 5, 7:00–8:00 am, Chapel. We will meet the first Tuesday of every month this summer, 4th to 5th grade transition May-August. Contact summer.steinfeld@pcpc.org or We know this transition is a big deal, so we have several 214-224-2549. opportunities to help kids and their parents make it a success at PCPC. • 4th Grade Graduation: This special occasion marks the celebration of fourth graders in our Elementary WOMEN Ministry Sunday, May 17, 11:00 am, Kidz Court.

The morning will be a fun and encouraging time restore retreat with memories shared by teachers and volunteers.

PCPC is putting more and more priority on extended Students will get to meet and hear from Danny times of silence with the Lord as a means of grace to Stimson and the Middle School staff as well! Parents grow in Christ. Our Restore Retreat Friday-Saturday, are invited to attend.

May 15-16, Montserrat Retreat House, Lake Dallas, TX, • 4th-to-5th-Grade Transition: We will meet in the is an opportunity to meditate on God and His Word in Kidz Court Sunday, May 24, 11:00 am, and escort the a beautiful setting, enjoy a private room, and partipate new middle schoolers over to the Hangout. Pick up in two short times of group discussion. Register online. of kids will be at the Hangout.

Cost is $100; assistance available. Contact leslie.

Contact kim.heflin@pcpc.org or 214-224-2556 with newman@pcpc.org or 214-224-2722. questions about either event.

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“He knows what you don’t know, He rules what you can’t control, and He provides what you need, but don’t have. So rest!

— Paul Tripp

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THIS WEEK APRIL 25, 2015

summer bible study

Neatice Warner will teach our summer study called “Connectivity Issues” from the book of Genesis Wednesdays, May 20–June 17, 10:00–11:00 am, Oak Lawn West (please note that this study will not meet on Wednesday, June 10, due to VBS at PCPC). Come and enjoy talking about the connection we have in the grip of our Creator and in His covenant with His people, fulfilled in Jesus. No registration required. Contact Linda Weaver, lindaweaver@charter.net.

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vbs 2015 Children who will be five years old by September 1, 2015, through rising fourth graders and volunteers may register online. Childcare available for volunteers. VBS runs June 8-11. This year’s theme is W.I.L.D. Kingdom: What Is the Lord Doing? based on Colossians 1:13, 14.

Contract Barrett Ball, vbs@pcpc.org or 214-224-2825.

april 25

Family Ministry Rodeo Roundup, 5:00 pm, 1818 Rodeo Dr, 224-2679

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Ladies’ Missionary Brunch, 10:00-11:30 am, Oak Lawn West, 224-2551

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Missionary Mailings, 12:15 pm, Fellowship Hall, 224-2551

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ACT Prayer Walk & Block Party, 9:00 am, 3710 N. Hampton Dr, 224-2501

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Crown MoneyLife Study begins, 7:00-8:30 pm, Oak Lawn West, 224-2541

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Restore Retreat, Montserrat Retreat House, 224-2722

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4th Grade Graduation, 11:00 am, Kidz Court, 224-2556

Trans:parenting, 11:00-noon, the Hangout, 224-2672

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Women Summer Bible study begins, 10:00-11:00 am, 224-2722

Steal Away to Pray and Play, Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort, 224-2771

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4th-to-5th-Grade Transition, 11:00 am, Kidz Court, 224-2556

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First Tuesday, 7:00-8:00 am, Chapel, 224-2549

FAMILY MINISTRY

URBAN MISSIONS

rodeo roundup

act prayer walk and block party

Enjoy the Mesquite Championship Rodeo Saturday, April 25, 5:00 pm, Mesquite Rodeo Arena, 1818 Rodeo Dr. Families with children through high school welcome!

Contact heather.squibb@pcpc.org or 214-224-2679.

PCPC EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES female high school youth intern* Two-year, paid ministry intern will learn and effectively develop the skills needed to minister to ninth- through 12th-grade students. Purpose is to lead students and families into the body of Christ, nurture relationships with Christ, and equip to serve in the name of Christ.

College degree required. Contact cassie.rawson@pcpc. org or 214-224-2762.

elementary program coordinator*

Be a part of our last pray walk this spring! We’ll meet first for the prayer walk then enjoy a cookout and family activities Saturday, May 9, 9:00 am, 3710 N. Hampton Rd. Bring your whole family, and wear comfortable clothes and shoes for walking. This event is kid friendly!

Contact jenna.tenpenny@pcpc.org or 214-224-2501.

thrive is hiring Thrive, a PCPC Ministry Partner, is hiring an administrative assistant and a fetal development presentations coordinator. For more information or to apply by submitting a resumé, pelase contact jroth@thrivewomensclinic.com.

WORLD MISSIONS missionary mailings

Full-time coordinator partners with parents and leaders Bring your family and friends to send handwritten to produce a healthy, Gospel-centered ministry to notes of love and care to our missionaries Sunday, April disciple children; develops and oversees programs with 26, 12:15 pm, Fellowship Hall. All supplies, including an active presence; and assists in building effective some for children, are provided. Lunch also provided; teams of passionate adults/parents who will put the donations appreciated. Contact cindy.rhea@pcpc.org ministry vision into action. College degree required. or 214-224-2551.

Contact jamie.tanner@pcpc. org or 214-224-2712.

administrative assistant to nursery and childcare*

ladies’ missionary brunch

Join us for coffee, brunch, and fellowship as we hear from and pray for PCPC women serving around the Part-time position helps to provide a safe and godly world Friday, May 8, 10:00–11:30 pm, Oak Lawn environment for children in our care in preparation for West. Please RSVP by Monday, May 4, noon, to cindy.

Sunday morning and non-Sunday morning programs rhea@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551. Childcare available and events. Responsibilities include administrative by reservation for children birth to age five by calling support, classroom preparation, and assisting in 214-224-2600 by Wednesday, May 6, noon. overseeing weekday childcare. Requires initiative, multitasking, and attending to small details while being caring and compassionate. Contact john.primrose@pcpc.org or 214-224-2714. *To apply, please e-mail resumé to careers@pcpc.org.

Full job descriptions available at www.jobsatpcpc.org.

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8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 am communion

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

2014/2015 operating budget

$13,100,000

July 1–April 12, 2015 budget

$10,906,180

July 1–April 12, 2015 budget

$10,710,025

Budget variance

($196,155)

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VOL. XXV, NO. 9 | APRIL 25, 2015 Park Cities Presbyterian Church Sarah Palmer, editor 4124 Oak Lawn Avenue Dallas, Texas 75219-3152 214-224-2711 • fax 214-224-2711 www.pcpc.org

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