This Week: July 4, 2015

This Week VOL. XXV, NO. 14 | JULY 4, 2015

SUMMER FUN JULY BBQ at Fin & Feather Sunday, July 19, 4:00–7:00 pm (please note new date!)

AUGUST Steel City Pops and Bounce House Extravaganza Saturday, August 8, 4:00–6:00 pm

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VESPERS

An intimate communion service

Wednesdays, 5:30 pm Chapel Contact summer.steinfeld@pcpc.org or 214-224-2549

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

births

EVERYONE

• Elle Kathryn Olson, daugther of Virginia and Matt Olson (out-of-town members), on May 6, 2015 deaths

• Beverly Morris (CC#08), wife of Bob Morris (CC#08); mother of Mary (and Scott) Sweitzer (out-of-town members); grandmother of Sarah, Caroline, and Garrison Sweitzer (out-of-town members), on June 12, 2015

rescued

YOUNG ADULTS

[SINGLES • COUPLES • FAMILIES]

sunday grilling

This series centers around equipping for evangelism at home and around the world Wednesdays, through July 29, 7:00–9:00 pm, Room 300. Even if you missed week one, plan to come to the remaining four sessions. Chad Scruggs, Mark Davis, Julian Russell, Chris Morrison, Mark Fulmer, and others will lead.

Audio of each session will be posted online. Contact elizabeth.cunningham@pcpc.org or 214-224-2528.

Finn and Feather is a hidden Texas gem on the lake, and we will have a BBQ grill master to ensure perfect dining Sunday, July 19, 4:00–7:00 pm, 1500 E Cleveland St, Hutchins 75141 (please note the new date).

All fixings, sides, and beverages provided; just bring your own meat. Friends and family welcome! Contact erin.golangco@pcpc.org or 214-224-2728.

colin howland farewell celebration

beat the heat

Director of Music Colin Howland will perform a farewell Meet us in the main parking lot where we’ll have Steel recital on the PCPC Schoenstein organ Sunday, July City Pops, summer refreshments, and a giant water12, 4:00 pm, Sanctuary, followed by a reception in the slide bounce house and obstacle course for fun sure to Fellowship Hall. Come celebrate with us as we give please both kids and adults Sunday, August 9, 4:00– thanks for Colin’s ministry and friendship over the last 6:00 pm, PCPC parking lot. What a perfect way to close 17 years. Childcare will be offered during the recital. out the summer! Contact erin.golangco@pcpc.org or Please call 214-224-2600 by Wednesday, July 8, 5:00 214-224-2728. pm, to make reservations. Contact frances.cope@pcpc. org or 214-224-2633.

COLLEGE

SENIOR ADULTS

the college class

Home for the summer? Students are invited to attend our class Sundays, through August 9, 11:00 am, Room 263.

We are studying the fruit of the Spirit. Contact Ron Williams will be teaching this conference entitled Last Things Last: Studies in Eschatology Thursdays, robby.higginbottom@pcpc.org or 214-224-2731.

July 9–30, 10:30 am–12:30 pm, Oak Lawn West. Plan to join us for coffee and snacks before we enjoy great fellowship dinners teaching, singing, and a delicious lunch. Weekly topics We gather together for fellowship and dinner Sundays, include: Seed of Abraham; Return of Christ; Signs of through August 9, 6:30 pm. Dinner details posted online the Times; Life after Death. Music by Stephen Nielson. each week as we meet at restaurants and homes around Contact jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771 on Dallas. Be sure to follow our ministry on facebook (PCPC Mondays each week to make your lunch reservation.

College), Instagram (@pcpc_CollegeLife), and Twitter (@pcpc_CollegeLife) for updated information. Contact robby.higginbottom@pcpc.org or 214-224-2731.

summer bible conference

ADULT MINISTRY

counseling 101 summer session

“Our fathers’ God to Thee, Author of liberty, To Thee we sing, Long may our land be bright With freedom’s holy light, Protect us by Thy might Great God, our King.”

— Samuel Francis Smith

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THIS WEEK JULY 4, 2015

This course will focus on fear and anxiety and will be taught by Pat Hobin Thursday, July 16, 7:00–8:30 pm, Oak Lawn West. It is suggested that participants read chapter 8 from Matt Chandler’s book Recovering Redemption — A Gospel-Saturated Perspective on How to Change. You may purchase your own book or e-mail pat.hobin@pcpc.org for an electronic copy of the chapter. To register or for more information, contact pat.hobin@pcpc.org or 214-224-2541.

MEN first tuesdays Bring friends and join us for guided prayer and worship Tuesday, July 7, 7:00–8:00 am, Chapel. Our last meeting this summer will be Tuesday, August 4.

Contact summer.steinfeld@pcpc.org or 214-224-2549.

college summer large group This summer we will be walking through a series entitled “The Fight of My Life: A Study Based on The Screwtape Letters,” Wednesdays, through August 12, 7:00 pm, High School Room (OLE). Contact robby.higginbottom@pcpc.org or 214-224-2731.

WORLD MISSIONS prayer time for pcpc missionaries Join others to pray through the Missionary Prayer Booklet Sunday, July 12, 8:30–9:30 am, Parlor. We will meet the second Sunday of every month for the rest of the year. Contact cindy.rhea@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551.

cars for missionaries If you have a car that you are not using this summer or even for a period of time this summer, would you consider loaning it to a PCPC missionary? Contact cindy.rhea@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551.

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

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

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Rescued, 7:00-9:00 pm, Room 300, 224-2528

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Prayer Time for PCPC Missionaries, 8:30-9:30 am, Parlor, 224-2551

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Summer Bible Conference, 10:30 am-12:30 pm, Oak Lawn West, 224-2771

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Beat the Heat, 4:00-6:00 pm, PCPC parking lot, 224-2728

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Prayer Time for PCPC Missionaries, 8:30-9:30 am, Parlor, 224-2551

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Counseling 101 Summer Session, 7:00-8:30 pm, Oak Lawn West, 224-2541

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Sunday Grilling, 4:00-7:00 pm, 1500 E Cleveland St, 75141, 224-2728

urgent need for senegal mission trip Have you ever had the desire to use your business skills for Kingdom impact in another part of the world?

There is an urgent need for three more individuals to join a Business as Mission trip to Senegal, West Africa, September 18-27. PCPC has partnered with Videre to take three separate teams of business-minded people to disciple and empower local church leaders to provide for their families as well as the support the needs of the growing but financially struggling local churches through small business enterprises. If you or someone you know would like more information contact corey.page@pcpc.org or 214-224-2510.

PCPC EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES youth intern (two openings)* Two-year, paid ministry intern will learn and effectively develop the skills needed to minister to 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.

administrative assistant to nursery and childcare*

Part-time position helps to provide a safe and godly environment for children in our care in preparation for stock the pcpc missionary house Sunday morning and non-Sunday morning programs We have a new missionary house for PCPC missionary and events. Responsibilities include administrative families to stay in while on home mission assignment, support, classroom preparation, and assisting in and we would love your help stocking it with the overseeing weekday childcare. Requires initiative, multicomforts of home. View our gift registry at Target.com tasking, and attending to small details while being caring (First name: missionary; Last name: house). Items may and compassionate. Contact john.primrose@pcpc.org be dropped off in the donation box in the main hallway or 214-224-2714. at PCPC or shipped directly to PCPC, Attn: Cindy Rhea, 4124 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219. Contact Cindy *To apply, please e-mail resumé to careers@pcpc.org.

Rhea, cindy.rhea@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551.

Full job descriptions available at www.jobsatpcpc.org.

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COMMUNITY NEWS global leadership summit East-West Ministries International is hosting a satellite campus of the Global Leadership Summit August 6-7, The Hope Center, 2001 W Plano Parkway, 75075.

The Summit is designed to help you become a better leader and embrace the reason God called you to lead.

Register at www.eastwest.org/thesummit. Contact Vip Vipperman at vvipperman@eastwest.org or 225505-6720.

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–June 21, 2015 budget

$12,890,468

July 1–June 21, 2015 giving

$12,447,322

Budget variance

($443,146)

JULY 4, 2015 THIS WEEK

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VOL. XXV, NO. 14 | JULY 4, 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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son of Leigh and Russ Johnson, Jr

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Elena Katherine Ariail

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Walter Edward Meyer

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Samantha Claire DeBoer

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Baptisms June 21, 2015