PAUL
OUR FAMILY
births • Elizabeth Lewis Clark, daughter of Taylor & Meredith Clark (CC#18) on March 28, 2017. • Hall Griffin Sayles, son of Rob & Kim Sayles (CC#04) on March 28, 2017. • Georgia Porter Goebel, daughter of Paul & Jenni Goebel (CC#18) on April 2, 2017.
sympathy • Emily Merrell (CC#09) and Garrett Merrell (CC#18) on the loss of their grandmother, Altie Russell, on March 20, 2017. • Susan & Bryan Keyes (CC#11) on the loss of their daughter, Lillie Keyes Merfeld, on April 2, 2017.
FAMILIES vbs boot camp - march on!
Bring your soldiers ages 5 (by 9/1) to rising fourth graders June 5-8! A mini-camp will be held for volunteers' children ages 0-4. Registration is open at pcpc.org. Recruitment for youth volunteers (incoming 5th-12th graders) has reached capacity, but our waitlist is open. Don’t delay in registering your youth! We’re still looking for more Sergeants (aka adult volunteers)! Please note that priority will be assigned to waitlisted youth who have a parent also serving at VBS 2017. vbs@pcpc.org
amazing jakes: middle school ministry
Parents and 4th graders, come meet the Middle School ministry staff for a couple of hours of fun at Amazing Jakes in Plano Saturday, April 29, 12:00–2:00 pm. We will chow down at the pizza buffet, play lots of arcade games, race go-karts, and play laser tag. The cost per child for a pizza buffet, unlimited drinks, 2 hours of unlimited rides, and a $10 arcade card is $15. Parents and siblings welcome. Pay at Amazing Jakes. Please register online. matthew.statham@pcpc.org or 214-224-2545
middle school ministry introduction to 4th grade parents
Parents come meet Will Washington and the Middle School staff Sunday, April 30, 11:00 am, Youth Hangout Rooms. The staff will be introduced, summer calendar announced, and parents will get to hear more about the Middle School Ministry. You’ll get to observe what Middle School Sunday School looks like, too! matthew.statham@pcpc.org or 214-224-2545
MISSIONS
WOMEN
icc new student welcome party
semi-silent contemplative retreat
Join us Thursday, May 18, 6:00–8:00 pm, Burleson Park, in showing hospitality to a new group of international students at SMU who are arriving to study English over the summer. To sign up or for more information, contact Sarah Morrison. sarah.morrison@pcpc.org or 214-224-2524
hosting missionaries
Do you have a guest room or backhouse? Are you going out of town for a week or two? PCPC missionaries come into town throughout the year and often need a place to stay! Please contact Cindy Rhea if you might be interested in hosting a missionary or having them stay at your home while you are gone. cindy.rhea@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551
This semi-silent retreat offers participants the opportunity to quietly meditate on God’s Word in a beautiful setting as they enjoy their own private room. Join us Friday, May 5, 6:00 pm– Saturday, May 6, 4:00 pm, Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House, 600 North Shady Shores Drive. The cost is $130. More details at pcpc.org/women. leslie.newman@pcpc.org or 214-224-2722
circle 5
Circle 5 will meet at the home of Carolyn Galloway, 3405 Amherst, on Tuesday, April 18, 10:00 am. We will have fellowship, Bible study and prayer together. Call Peggy, 214-361-4704, with any questions.
YOUNG ADULTS night of prayer and worship
This evening has become one of our favorite times together as a young adult community! Join us Friday, April 21, 7:00–8:30 pm, 2733 Oak Lawn, for a night of prayer and worship with PCPC, All Saints, HPPC, and The Church of the Incarnation in the sanctuary of All Saints Dallas. We will pray for our churches particular sojourn and seek unity in the midst of diverse denominations. All young adults are invited including college, singles, marrieds, and families. johnpaul.schulze@pcpc.org or 214-224-2584 general fund
budget
2016/2017 operating budget
$13,200,000
July 1—April 2, 2017 budget
$10,649,637
July 1—April 2, 2017 giving
$11,030,200
Budget variance
$380,563
“No man knows how bad he is till he has tried very hard to be good. Only those who try to resist temptation know how strong it is... Christ, because He was the only man who never yielded to temptation, is also the only man who knows to the full what temptation means—the only complete realist." –C.S. Lewis
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EVERYONE extend q & a night
For those that have questions or feedback on the Extend campaign, please join us Tuesday, April 18, 7:00–8:00 pm, Room 302/304, for an all-church question and answer session. You may also submit your questions via email at extend@pcpc.org. Keep up with all campaign updates at extend.pcpc.org. Reserve childcare at pcpc.org. cassie.rawson@pcpc.org or 2737
all-church prayer for extend
Come Sunday, April 23, 5:30–6:30 pm, Sanctuary, for a churchwide prayer night as we go into our final week of the campaign. If you are prepared to make your commitment, pledge cards will be accepted this evening. Reserve childcare at pcpc.org. cassie.rawson@pcpc.org.
commitment sunday
Join us on Commitment Sunday, April 30, at any of our three services, where we will offer our three-year pledge cards to the Extend Vision during worship.
church in the city speaker series luncheon
PCPC@WORK hosts this next Church in the City Speaker Series luncheon on Wednesday, April 26, 12:00–1:15 pm, Fellowship Hall. Come hear Josh Yates and Greg Thompson of Thriving Cities speak on their commitment to helping scholars, foundations, city officials, religious leaders, politicians, business people, nonprofits, and residents alike answer the question, what does it mean and take to thrive in my city and how can I contribute? Lunch will be provided, donations accepted. debbie.blanton@pcpc.org or 214-224-2744
pcpc@work fellowship & internships
Pegasus Fellowship, Class of 2017-2018 The Pegasus Fellowship is an intensive nine-month theological and spiritual development program designed to equip Christians for Gospel leadership in the world. The Fellowship runs from Labor Day through Memorial Day. Applications due by May 15. www.pegasusfellowship.com Pegasus Internship, Summer 2017 The Pegasus Internship is an intensive four-week theological, spiritual, and professional development program designed to equip students for Gospel leadership beyond the classroom. The class runs June 3–June 30, and is for high school- and college-aged students. Now accepting applications. www.pegasusinternship.com
EXTEND Q & A NIGHT
ALL-CHURCH PRAYER FOR EXTEND
TUESDAY, APRIL 18 7:00–8:00 PM
SUNDAY, APRIL 23 5:30–6:30 PM
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