EVERYONE CONGREGATIONAL MEETING OFFICER ELECTION RESULTS
PCPC Members elected the full slate for the Class of 2023. Office of Elder: Jim Madden, Mike McMahon, Kirk Pogoloff, and Peter Tippen. Office of Deacon: Tommy Obenchain and Spencer Moss. Ordination and installation will be on Sunday, June 2. sally.rogers@pcpc.org or 214-224-2775
THE WORLD AT OUR DOOR – A SUNDAY MORNING COMMUNITY
Did you know that more than 230 native languages are spoken in the DFW metroplex? And did you know that the Texas university with the largest population of foreign students is UT-Dallas? In fact, in 2019, Texas has the fourth most racially diverse population in our entire country, behind only Hawaii, California, and Nevada. Truly, the Lord has brought the world to our door. Come hear partner ministries open God's Word to explore our calling to "tell the nations" when the nations are our neighbors. This 6-week summer series runs Sundays, June 2–July 7 and folks can attend at either 9:30 or 11:00 a.m., in Room 261. elaine.montague@pcpc.org or 214-224-2736 Do you struggle with fear and worry, or have a friend or family member who does? Join us for this 6-week summer series by walking through Ed Welch’s book, “Running Scared – Fear, Worry, and the God of Rest.” Class runs Wednesdays, 7:00–8:30 p.m., June 12, 19, 26 and July 10, 17, 24, in Oak Lawn West. Books can be purchased in the PCPC bookstore for $14.00. Come for all six sessions or whenever you can. pat.hobin@pcpc.org or 214-224-2541
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SUMMER PRAYER GUIDE
Our upcoming daily prayer guide begins Sunday, June 9. Join us this summer as we read Scripture and spend time in prayer. Find out more at pcpc.org/ resources/. shawn.davis@pcpc.org or 214-224-2710
MEN SUMMER TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
Once again this summer we will be spending time in the Word and around the table, focusing on "The Words of Jesus". Our teachers will be three long-time friends - Pat Hobin, David Newman, and Jay Hohfeler. Come for great teaching, table fellowship, coffee, and donuts. No registration required and no table assignments. Join with us Tuesdays, 7:00–8:15 a.m., June 4, 11, 18, 25 and July 9, 16, and see what the Words of Jesus speak to you. elaine.montague@pcpc.org or 214-224-2736
WORLD MISSIONS MISSIONARY COMMISSIONING LUNCHEON
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TACKLING FEAR AND WORRY - A SUMMER STUDY
Join us Sunday, June 9, 12:15–1:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall, to celebrate Kelly Cunningham as she prepares to move to Cyprus to serve with Trans World Radio, Claire and Dave Manigold as he has already begun serving with East West Ministries from Dallas as Associate Region Director for East and Southeast Asia, and Celeste and Steve Tenpenny as he serves at Casa del Lago in Dallas as the Director of ESL. They will be commissioned in Worship that morning as PCPC Home Church Missionaries. Lunch provided, donations appreciated! cindy.rhea@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT WELCOME PARTY
A new group of international students is arriving at SMU to study English prior to pursuing further study. Join us to welcome them Texas-style with a picnic on Thursday, June 27, 6:00–8:00 p.m., at Burleson Park. For more information and to RSVP, please contact Sarah Morrison. sarah.morrison@pcpc.org or 214-224-2524
BAPTISMS
May 12, 2019
OUR FAMILY
births • Aaliyah Clair Russell, daughter Andrew & Stephanie Russell (out-of-town members) on May 12, 2019. Care Clusters – pcpc.org/care/care-clusters/
GENERAL FUND
budget
Haven Sloan Gingg daughter of Sloan and Rocky Gingg
Olivia Rose Hargrave daughter of Chelsea and Brent Hargrave
John Nathan Charles Jones son of Claire and Billy Jones
Peter James McWay son of Paige and Drew McWay
Storm Wyatt Ruleman son of Mary Ashley and Brad Ruleman
William Rudd Walden son of Whitney and Thomas Walden
2018/2019 operating budget
$13,500,000
July 1—May 12, 2019 budget
$12,194,033
July 1—May 12, 2019 giving
$11,400,136
Budget deficit
-$793,897
What is General Assembly?
I’ve been asked that question a lot, lately, and have come to answer it from the perspective of personal experience. As a child, I grew up going to General Assembly with my parents. My dad, Rodney Stortz, was a PCA pastor for over twenty years, and helped me see General Assembly as a family reunion where I met relatives I never knew before. By participating in the various children’s and youth activities, I not only got to do some fun things (I distinctly remember riding a camel one year), but I got to meet other kids whose parents were also involved in ministry. There was something special about coming together and making friends with families whose lives were so similar to my own. Many years later, I began bringing my own kids to General Assembly. My husband, Matt Fray, has been a PCA pastor for ten years, and KDV KHOSHG PH VHH *HQHUDO $VVHPEO\ DV D FKXUFK FRXUW 7KDW GH¿QLWHO\ VRXQGV EODQG DW ¿UVW EXW DIWHU VLWWLQJ LQ VRPH RI WKH EXVLQHVV meetings (including the 2016 debate regarding whether to form a committee to study the roles of women in ministry), I learned to DSSUHFLDWH KRZ WKH ZRUN RI WKH *HQHUDO $VVHPEO\ FDQ EH ERWK LQWHUHVWLQJ DQG VLJQL¿FDQW $QG , ORYH KRZ HDFK GD\ RI EXVLQHVV LQFOXGHV extended time for everyone gathered to pray, sing, and receive God’s Word together in worship.
I hope you will make plans to come to this year’s General Assembly. If you have children, bring them! And even if you are not a voting Commissioner, be sure to sit in on some of the business! And if you would like to use the gifts God has given you to serve, our Host Committee would greatly appreciate your help. If you're interested in volunteering at General Assembly this year, please use the QR code below to sign up or visit www.pcaac.org/general-assembly/ to learn more about General Assembly. And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved. Acts 2:42-47 —Erin Fray
ELEMENTARY FAMILIES FAMILY ROCK CLIMBING
Konrad Philip Wenzel son of Ashley and Matt Wenzel
Photographer: Carlos Vincent
Now, I am serving on the Host Committee that is planning this year’s General Assembly in Dallas. I’ve gotten to peek behind the curtain just a bit, and it’s helped me see General Assembly as a strategic way to serve our church. For the host Presbytery, an incredible amount of time, energy, and prayer goes into making the idea of General Assembly a reality. It’s a joy to serve in the body of Christ, and I’ve gotten to know many folks from our Presbytery who I probably wouldn’t have known otherwise. And I’m excited to meet and serve women from many other Presbyteries at this year’s Women’s Luncheon with my childhood friend, Sandra McCracken (yes, that is a shameless plug – register for the Women’s Luncheon today!).
Wednesdays, June 19, July 17, August 14 | 5:00–7:00 p.m. Summit Rock Climbing Gym
FAMILIES SERVICE PROJECT
Saturday, June 22 | 9:00 a.m.–Noon Bonton Farms Extension
BOOK CLUB: A FATHER & SON BREAKFAST AND STUDY
Wednesdays, June 26, July 10 & 24, August 7 & 21 | 7:30–8:15 a.m. Chick-fil-A - Hillcrest For all Summer Spectacular events, please contact Matthew Statham: matthew.statham@pcpc.org or 214-224-2545