OUR FAMILY
births • Robert Barton Irby, III, son of Barton & Mary Irby (Out of town member) on August 1, 2017.
sympathies • Keith & Karen Koop (CC#14) on the loss of her mother; Chad, Ben, & Boone Koop (CC#14) on the loss of their grandmother, Norma Jean Chadderdon, on July 26, 2017. • Mark & Susan Geyer (CC#21) on the loss of her father; Stewart Geyer (CC#21) on loss of their grandfather, Thomas Frederick Stephens, on July 30, 2017. • Fred Oliver & Ayten Pardue (CC#03) on the loss of her son, Donald F. MacLellan, Jr., on July 29, 2017. • David & Eugenia Fersing (CC#11) on the loss of his mother; Brittany, Allie, & Maggie Fersing (CC#11) on the loss of their grandmother, Marion Wiley Fersing, on August 4, 2017. • Ron & Paula Williams (CC#22) on the loss of his father; Randy Williams (CC#22) on the loss of his grandfather; Max & Henry Williams (CC#22) on the loss of their great-grandfather, Riley C. Williams, on August 7, 2017. • Bruce & Anne Billings (CC#05) on the loss of his mother, Jean Ann Billings, on August 9, 2017.
URBAN extend luncheon Join us Sunday, September 10, 12:15–1:30 pm, Room 301, for a Lunch ‘n Learn to hear more about two of PCPC’s Mercy Ministries, Good Samaritan and Equip. Featuring Stories of Rescue and a panel discussion with Mercy Ministry volunteers. Lunch provided, donations appreciated. jenna.tenpenny@pcpc.org or 214-224-2501
MEN'S MINISTRY
MARRIAGE MINISTRY
tuesday morning bible study: the psalms
union
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
WOMEN
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 ays , S e p te m b e r 1 1 – M ay 1 1 , 7 : 0 0 – 8:30 pm, PCPC Elementary Hallway. Contact E l i z 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
MUSIC & ARTS children and youth choirs
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
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
re|engage
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
It's coming! First rehearsal for high school is Sunday, September 10 and the first rehearsals for grades K-8 are Wednesday, September 13. For more information, contact Lynda Fray. lynda.fray@pcpc.org or 214-224-2636
SENIOR ADULTS brunch & a movie
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
general fund
budget
2017/2018 operating budget
$13,400,000
July 1—August 6, 2017 budget
$944,231
July 1—August 6, 2017 giving
$876,331
Budget variance
($67,899)
“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 TW2017-0819_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 Christcentered freedom won by God for us in the Gospel. Join us on Mondays, September 11–December 4, 7:00–8:45 pm, Room 301. 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
FAMILIES parenting in the present presents abiding fathers
Join Bill Dotson and Mark Davis this fall as they teach on learning to become the father that God has called you to be. This 10-week study will meet on Wednesdays, September 13–November 15, 11:45–1:00 pm. Lunch will be provided, donations appreciated. The cost of the class is $25 to cover books and materials. For more information or to register, please go to pcpc.org/abidingfathers. cassie.rawson@pcpc.org or 214-224-2737
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