EVERYONE CONGREGATIONAL MEETING FOR THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS The Session of PCPC has approved a Congregational Meeting to take place between the 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. worship services on Sunday, May 5 for the purpose of electing elders and deacons for the Class of 2023. Candidates have successfully completed the officer training classes and have been approved by the Session. Members must be present to vote on the slate. Photos and profiles of the candidates are available online and in the April 13th edition of the This Week newsletter. The ordination and installation will be on Sunday, June 2, during the 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. worship services. sally.rogers@pcpc.org or 214-224-2775
The Session has approved the dates May 1-31 for members to submit recommendations for the offices of deacon and elder, Class of 2024. A screening committee composed of elders, deacons, and laity will interview all men who are recommended and consider their qualifications before submitting a list of potential officer candidates to the session for approval. The men approved by the session will undergo training in classes on the Bible, The Westminster Confession of Faith, The Book of Church Order, and officer-specific books, and stand for election by the congregation in 2020. As you consider who God would have you recommend for our leadership, please reflect on these Scriptures and texts: I Timothy 3:1-13, Titus 1:5-9, I Peter 5:1-4—and the Book of Church Order
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Qualifications of an Elder and a Deacon (BCO 8-2, 3 and 9-2,3). Recommendation guidelines: • You must be a member in good standing of PCPC in order to recommend an individual for an officer position. • Please do not recommend anyone who is related to you by blood or marriage. • Please seek his permission before submitting someone’s name as a candidate. • You may recommend men who have previously served as deacon or elder. • At the time of recommendation, an officer candidate must have been a member in good standing of PCPC for the past two years.
To make your confidential recommendations, you may go online to pcpc.org/ about or pick up recommendation forms in the literature racks throughout the church. sally.rogers@pcpc.org or 214-224-2775
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A JOG is a 2-day experience with your peers discussing the generous life. We are all on our own journeys, and it is invaluable to come together to encourage each other along the way. A JOG contains 5 sessions and is designed to be experienced over a 24-hour period, typically Friday afternoon through Saturday lunch. Together we explore the life-changing message of generosity and the power it has to bring joy, freedom, and purpose. We have JOG opportunities in May and June. Sign up for one today at pcpc.org/jog. bill.bogart@pcpc.org or 214-224-2559
While I was packing for leave to the Bahamas, I had no idea of what to expect. I had never gone to the Bahamas before and I only knew a few of the team members going. However, everyone was welcoming which ultimately made me decide to go on the trip.
BAPTISMS
April 14, 2019
OUR FAMILY
deaths • Robert "Bob" R. Wallace (CC#13) on April 8, 2019. • Angela Colleen Lacy (CC#04) on April 13, 2019.
After months of preparation, meetings, and fundraising, it was finally time to head to the airport. Three flights and 48-hours later (after weather delays), we arrived in the Bahamas and met up with the Pastor Julian Russell and his family.
what I experience in my daily, normal life in Dallas. I started to realize that I was fulfilling my calling by being on that trip. And while our PCPC group was there to help, being around the children felt like a gift to us. Every interaction with the people there, and the love and kindness given to us by the local They welcomed us at the airport, helped us collect our community, impacted me. bags, and drove us to their beautiful home near the These people who had very little to their name, opened up their hearts to us two schools we would be working at—Yellow Elder and listened to us. They genuinely wanted to learn, and it was heartwarming
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GENERAL FUND
budget
2018/2019 operating budget
Maxwell Lowry Dodson son of Nancy and Ben Dodson
Rose Hannah Exum daughter of Natalie and Andrew Exum
July 1—April 14, 2019 budget July 1—April 14, 2019 giving Budget deficit
$13,500,000 $11,306,451 $10,632,687 -$673,764
FAMILIES FAMILY MINISTRIES PARENT MEETING
James Freeman Farrar son of Laura and Josh Farrar
Elementary and C.W. Sawyer Elementary. Through the windows in the van, I noticed their active city life. The streets were crowded with cars, motorcycles, and pedestrians. The first days on the mission trip were the most challenging for me. We spent most of our hours helping primary aged children in reading and writing I didn't realize how much patience was needed to teach and assist the children, but I knew God was taking me out of my comfort zone in order for me to truly understand their lives and situation. The more I worked with the local community, I began to feel something unique from
to see their faces light up when we first walked into their classrooms. Both the teachers and students were very thankful for the work that we were doing and had the most positive outlook and expressions, despite the hardships they were enduring. The following days were my favorite. We created a little garden in their school yard, which is where I flourished and left everything on the line. Early on, most of our work involved leveling the ground and removing small to large rocks from the soil, which is a lot harder than it sounds. However, we had a great team and we were able to get the job done. The next day, Dr. Russell invited us to a church service and a meal at the local PCA church. During the service, he preached about the importance of knowing that we are not saved through our own actions but through our faith in Christ. It was refreshing and a perfect reminder of how gracious our God is. He continuously forgives us, walks with us, and reminds us that we’re His children. We are loved unconditionally. If I could pass along advice to people on why they should go on a mission trip with PCPC, I would say just go! It’s truly an opportunity to grow and get to learn more about yourself and your faith in Christ while getting to help others. You will realize that as you help them, they too help you in many ways. Thank you, PCPC and donors, for this opportunity that I will cherish forever. —Giovanna Solorzano | PCPC Youth
Katherine Rice Meyer daughter of Julie and David Meyer
PCPC Family Ministry is hosting an annual parent meeting on Sunday, May 5 during both the 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. hours in Room 107/109 in the Children’s area. We want to personally invite you to come and to bring other PCPC parents with you. This time will be beneficial for all parents, no matter the age of your child or youth. We will introduce you to: · Vision— Why we do what we do. · Annual Calendar (including programming and events for June 2019-May 2020) — What we are doing. · Staff — Who is doing it. Those who come—if you bring your calendars—can prioritize your child’s spiritual life at PCPC for 2019-2020. Our desire is that your child is involved in the life and body of Christ through the ministries of our church. Please prioritize this and make every effort to attend! leana.dusek@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762
VBS CRAFT WORKDAY Josephine Rey Olles daughter of Katelyn and Chris Olles
Ry Barnabas Rayl son of Taylor and Brett Rayl
On Tuesday, May 7, 9:00 a.m.–Noon, Room 107/109, VBS will host its annual Craft Workday. Several volunteers are needed to help prep a detailed mosaic portrait craft. Coffee and breakfast goods provided! Register for childcare (birth-5 yrs) at register.pcpc.org. vbs@pcpc.org or 214-224-2825
UPCOMING EVENTS EARLY IN THE MORNING WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY
Wednesdays, May 8–June 5 | 7:00–8:15 a.m. | Fellowship Hall
BABY BOOMER CAFÉ
Friday, May 10 | 6:30 p.m. | Fellowship Hall
POP & PLAY, SHARE & PRAY Margaret James Reid daughter of Jen and James Reid
Nathaniel Paul Schwarz son of Julia and Blake Schwarz
Monday, May 13 | 10:00 a.m.–Noon | 9201 Forest Lane
MAYMESTER WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY
Wednesdays, May 15–June 5 | 10:00–11:00 a.m. | Oak Lawn West
SPRING SONG & STORY Friday, May 17 | 10:00–11:00 a.m. | Oak Lawn West