This Week VOL. XXV, NO. 15 | JULY 18, 2015
SUMMER FUN JULY BBQ at Fin & Feather Sunday, July 19, 4:00–7:00 pm
AUGUST Steel City Pops and Bounce House Extravaganza Saturday, August 8, 4:00–6:00 pm
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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
marriages
EVERYONE
• Nichole Ashley Laher and Patrick Michael Fischl on June 27, 2015 sympathies
• Mary and Ken Renwick (CC#21) on the loss of her mother, Christine R. Parnell, on June 29, 2015 • Emily and Jay West (CC#22) on the loss of his father, John Stark West, on July 3, 2015 • Melissa and Rick Owens (CC#12) on the loss of his mother; David Owens (CC#12) on the loss of his grandmother, Catherine Owens, on July 5, 2015 • Christie and Brady Sparks (CC#04) on the loss of his father; Hannah and Wesley Potter (out-of-town members) on the loss of her grandfather, Baxter Abbott Sparks Jr., on July 6, 2015
rescued
YOUNG ADULTS
[SINGLES • COUPLES • FAMILIES]
This series centers around equipping for evangelism sunday grilling at home and around the world Wednesdays, July 22 Finn and Feather is a hidden Texas gem on the and 29, 7:00–9:00 pm, Room 300. Come to the final lake, and we will have a BBQ grill master to ensure two sessions to hear PCPC’s missionaries lead us in perfect dining Sunday, July 19, 4:00–7:00 pm, 1500 honest discussions about the challenges of evangelism. E Cleveland St, Hutchins 75141. All fixings, sides, and Even if you missed the first few weeks, plan to come beverages provided; just bring your own meat. Friends to the final sessions. You won’t want to miss out. and family welcome! Contact erin.golangco@pcpc.org Audio of each session will be posted online. Contact or 214-224-2728. elizabeth.cunningham@pcpc.org or 214-224-2528.
new member class
beat the heat
Learn about PCPC’s vision, purpose, ministries, service opportunities, fellowship opportunities, membership, and more this fall Sundays, September 13–November 1, 9:30 am, Room 302/304. Register online by Friday, January 9. Contact debbie.blanton@pcpc.org or 214-224-2744.
Meet us in the main parking lot where we’ll have Steel City Pops, summer refreshments, and a giant waterslide bounce house and obstacle course for fun sure to please both kids and adults Sunday, August 9, 4:00– 6:00 pm, PCPC parking lot. What a perfect way to close out the summer! Contact erin.golangco@pcpc.org or 214-224-2728.
SENIOR ADULTS
COLLEGE
summer bible conference
the college class
Ron Williams will be teaching this conference entitled Home for the summer? Students are invited to attend Last Things Last: Studies in Eschatology Thursdays, July our class Sundays, through August 9, 11:00 am, Room 23 and 30, 10:30 am–12:30 pm, Oak Lawn West. Plan 263. We are studying the fruit of the Spirit. Contact to join us for coffee and snacks before we enjoy great robby.higginbottom@pcpc.org or 214-224-2731. teaching, singing, and a delicious lunch. Remaining weekly topics include Signs of the Times and Life fellowship dinners after Death. Music by Stephen Nielson. Contact jane. We gather together for fellowship and dinner Sundays, beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771 Mondays each through August 9, 6:30 pm. Dinner details posted online week to make your lunch reservation. each week as we meet at restaurants and homes around Dallas. Be sure to follow our ministry on facebook (PCPC College), Instagram (@pcpc_CollegeLife), and Twitter (@pcpc_CollegeLife) for updated information. Contact MEN robby.higginbottom@pcpc.org or 214-224-2731.
first tuesdays
Bring friends and join us for our final guided prayer and college summer large group worship this summer Tuesday, August 4, 7:00–8:00 This summer we will be walking through a series am, Chapel. Contact summer.steinfeld@pcpc.org or entitled “The Fight of My Life: A Study Based on The 214-224-2549. Screwtape Letters,” Wednesdays, through August 12, 7:00 pm, High School Room (OLE). Contact robby.higginbottom@pcpc.org or 214-224-2731.
WOMEN “The one encouragement we can always give our children (and one another) is that God is more powerful than our sin, and He’s strong enough to make us want to do the right thing.” — Elyse M. Fitzpatrick
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THIS WEEK JULY 18, 2015
host home needed for bible study Are you an empty nester? Do you want to use your home to serve the church? The Young Women’s Bible Study is looking for a host home this fall. We meet Wednesdays, September 16–November 18, 6:45-8:30 pm. If you are interested in hosting, please contact erin.golangco@pcpc.org or 214-224-2728.
WORSHIP AND THE ARTS children’s and youth choirs call A new sememster of learning opportunities and worship participation for singers Kindergarten through grade 12 will begin soon. First rehearsals for high school is Sunday, September 13, and first rehearsals for grades K-8 is Wednesday, September 16. Preregistration is required for kindergarten and first grade due to limited enrollment. For more information, contact lynda.fray@ pcpc.org or 214-224-2636.
july
august
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Sunday Grilling, 4:00-7:00 pm, 1500 E Cleveland St, 75141, 224-2728
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Serve365 WDCS Clean-up Day, 8:00 am-12:30, 2300 Canada Dr, 224-2501
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Rescued, 7:00-9:00 pm, Room 300, 224-2528
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First Tuesday, 7:00-8:00 am, Chapel, 224-2549
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Summer Bible Conference, 10:30 am-12:30 pm, Oak Lawn West, 224-2771
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Prayer Time for PCPC Missionaries, 8:30-9:30 am, Parlor, 224-2551
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Beat the Heat, 4:00-6:00 pm, PCPC parking lot, 224-2728
URBAN MISSIONS
stock the pcpc missionary house
We have a new missionary house for PCPC missionary families to stay in while on home mission assignment, Donate school supplies for PCPC’s ministry partners and we would love your help stocking it with the from July 15–August 3 at drop-off locations found in comforts of home. View our gift registry at Target.com the church’s Main Hallway and the Elementary wing. (First name: missionary; Last name: house). Items may Supplies needed include notebook paper, pencils, be dropped off in the donation box in the main hallway erasers, spiral notebooks, colored pencils, glue sticks, at PCPC or shipped directly to PCPC, Attn: Cindy Rhea, and crayons. Contact jenna.tenpenny@pcpc.org or 4124 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219. Contact Cindy Rhea, cindy.rhea@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551. 214-224-2501.
back-to-school tools for partners
act is hiring
PCPC Ministry Partner, Advocates for Community PCPC EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Transformation, is looking to hire a Communications and Events Coordinator; a Finance Director; a youth intern (two openings)* Community Advocate; a Program Assistant; and an Two-year, paid ministry intern will learn and effectively attorney. Additional internship opportunities will be develop the skills needed to minister to students. available in the fall. Learn more at www.actdallas.org/ Purpose is to lead students and families into the body join-our-team. 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.
WORLD MISSIONS
prayer time for pcpc missionaries Join others to pray through the Missionary Prayer Booklet Sunday, August 9, 8:30–9:30 am, Parlor. We meet the second Sunday of every month. Contact cindy.rhea@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551.
teach esl this year If you speak English, you can help our neighbors lacking this indispensable resource. Volunteer one morning or evening a week from September 14-May 14. Contact elizabeth.cunningham@pcpc.org or 214-224-2528.
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.
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 Sunday morning and non-Sunday morning programs and events. Responsibilities include administrative support, classroom preparation, and assisting in 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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Park Cities p r e s b y t e r i a n c h u r c h ( PCA )
4124 Oak Lawn Avenue Dallas, TX 75219 214-224-2500 www.pcpc.org www.facebook.com/parkcitiespca www.twitter.com/pcpcnews bit.ly/pcpc-app sunday worship
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
COMMUNITY NEWS
214-224-2680 or 24/7prayer@pcpc.org
global leadership summit
general fund
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.
budget
2015/2016 operating budget
$13,300,000
July 1–July 5, 2015 budget
$218,054
July 1–July 5, 2015 giving
$114,827
Budget variance
($103,227)
JULY 18, 2015 THIS WEEK
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VOL. XXV, NO. 15 | JULY 18, 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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