OUR FAMILY
sympathies • Paul & Christine Kroeger (CC#17) on the loss of her brother, Chai Wan Shiong, on June 8, 2017. • Mike Denton Sr., wife Mary Ann (CC#10) on the loss of his mother; Mike Denton Jr., wife Maryann (CC#08) on the loss of his grandmother; Barrett, Madeleine, & Natalie Denton (CC#08) on the loss of their great-grandmother, Pauline Denton, on July 15, 2017. • Mark & Christy Mesec (CC#21) on the loss of her father; Stephen & Brittany Frazier (Out of town members) on the loss of her grandfather, Joseph “Joe” Williamson, on July 24, 2017.
URBAN w e s t da l l a s co m m u n i t y s c h o o l clean-up day
Looking for a service project to kick-off the school year? Join Urban Missions on Saturday, August 12, 8:30 am–noon, West Dallas Community School, 2300 Canada Drive, in serving West Dallas Community School! Volunteers of all ages are needed to clean, paint, garden, and help with teacher projects. Breakfast will be provided. Please RSVP. jenna.tenpenny@pcpc.org or 214-224-2501
esl teachers ESL needs volunteer teachers! Extend by teaching English to our immigrant neighbors. Te a c h i n g o p p o r t u n i t i e s o n Tuesdays and T h u r s d ay s , S e p t e m b e r 1 1 – M ay 1 1 , 7 : 0 0 – 8:30 pm, PCPC Elementary Hallway. Contact E l iz a b e t h C u n n i n g h a m to f i n d o u t m o re . esl@pcpc.org or 214-224-2528
YOUNG ADULTS night of prayer and worship Join us for a night of prayer and worship with PCPC, All Saints, HPPC, and The Church of the Incarnation on Friday, August 18, 7:00–8:30 pm, Highland Park Presbyterian Church Sanctuary. All young adults are invited including college, singles, marrieds, and families. No RSVP necessary. johnpaul.schulze@pcpc.org or 214-224-2584
MISSIONS international student kick-off party
Come with your families to welcome our new international students at SMU on Saturday, August 19, 6:00–8:00 pm, 2928 Westminster Ave. Practice Biblical hospitality by enjoying dinner and welcoming new international students to Dallas. If you can come or want more information, contact Sarah Morrison. Please bring a side dish. sarah.morrison@pcpc.org or 214-693-7667
SENIOR ADULTS
MARRIAGE MINISTRY
brunch & a movie
union
Join us Friday, August 25, 10:00 am–12:30 pm, Fellowship Hall, for brunch and fellowship followed by the movie based on Lee Strobel’s best-selling book The Case for Christ, documenting his journey from atheism to faith through a two year investigation of the Bible and the life of Jesus Christ. RSVP to Jane Beasley no later than Tuesday morning, August 22. jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771
Our goal at PCPC is to guide you into a marriage as God intended it, so we encourage engaged, seriously dating, or newlywed couples to enroll in UNION. The class, taught by PCPC pastors, covers a variety of topics and runs Wednesdays, 6:45– 8:30 pm, September 13–November 8, Oak Lawn West. Contact Melissa Abston. union@pcpc.org or 214-224-2740
MEN'S MINISTRY
re|engage
tuesday morning bible study: the psalms
Join us on Tuesdays, 7:00–8:30 am, starting September 12. This study on the Psalms is open to men of all ages, in all places of their spiritual journey. Pastors Chad Scruggs and Paul Goebel will alternate teaching. Coffee and donuts will be provided. elaine.montague@pcpc.org or 214-224-2736
PCPC’s Marriage Ministry offers re|engage, a marriage enrichment program for all couples seeking to strengthen their relationships. Re|engage examines God’s design for marriage through testimony, instruction, and small-group discussion on Mondays, 6:45–8:30 pm, September 11-December 11, Room 261. Contact Bill Bogart. bill.bogart@pcpc.org or 214-224-2559
MUSIC & ARTS children and youth choirs
It's coming! A new semester of learning opportunities and worship participation for singers kindergarten through grade 12 will begin Sunday, September 10. For more information, contact Lynda Fray. lynda.fray@pcpc.org or 214-224-2636
SERVE PCPC job openings View full job descriptions and find information to submit a resumé at jobsatpcpc.org. general fund
budget
2017/2018 operating budget
$13,400,000
July 1—July 23, 2017 budget
$578,265
July 1—July 23, 2017 giving
$593,998
Budget variance
$15,733
“Adversity in the Christian life is a classroom to learn Christ, a platform to exalt Christ, a stairway ascending to intimacy with Christ.” — Harry Reeder TW2017-0805_tricia.indd 1
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EVERYONE fall midweek schedule available
MidWeek is an opportunity to rest from your usual weeknight routine, and to join our church family for a refreshing evening of worship, fellowship, and learning. Join us for our Vespers worship service in the Chapel, a delicious dinner in the Fellowship Hall, classes, choirs, and activities for all ages. View the complete schedule at pcpc.org/ midweek/ matt.fray@pcpc.org or 214-224-2570
redemption groups
Redemption Groups are about relationally reentering our stories of sin and suffering in order to experience anew the Christ-centered freedom won by God for us in the Gospel. Join us on Mondays, September 11–December 4, 7:00–8:45 pm, Room 301. Contact Erin Golangco. redemptiongroups@pcpc.org
new member class
Learn about PCPC's vision, purpose, ministries, service opportunities, fellowship opportunities, membership, and more. The class meets on Sundays, September 17–November 5, 9:30–10:40 am, Room 302/304. Please visit pcpc.org to register. debbie.blanton@pcpc.org or 214-224-2744
silent retreats Consider joining us at beautiful Sky Ranch in Ute Trail, Colorado, for a four-day silent retreat this fall. Couples: September 21−25, Deadline: August 20 Men: September 28−October 2, Deadline: August 27 Women: October 12−16, Deadline: September 10 Visit pcpc.org/silent-retreats to learn more or sign up. caroleanne.axley@pcpc.org
WOMEN fall bible studies begin
Women’s Bible studies begin the week of September 12–14! To sign up and for details on each study visit pcpc.org/women. Our Bible studies offer biblical teaching and a caring community at a variety of days and times. All childcare reservations for children birth-K must be made online by noon, Friday, September 8 and in conjunction with registering for a Bible study. leslie.newman@pcpc.org or 214-224-2722
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