This Week: August 29, 2020

EVERYONE WOMEN'S & MEN'S FALL BIBLE STUDIES

Wondering what our church is doing for adult Bible studies this fall? We are excited to announce we are all studying the miracles of Jesus. Tuesday Men’s Bible study will be led by Paul Goebel and other godly men. Women’s Bible studies will consolidate, meet on Wednesdays, and have a different teacher each week. The teachings will be live streamed, recorded, and posted on our church website along with a study guide. Small groups will meet virtually and off campus, as appropriate. A preschool program will be offered following the same passages you will study as adults! There is no fee for this study; however, you do need to register. Registration is now open, and the studies begin September 15-16. Join us and find your hope renewed in Christ Jesus as we study His miracles all together this fall! pcpc.org/events We are continuing to assess the safety of our worshippers on a week to week basis. We are still REQUIRING all attendees to wear masks or cloth face coverings over the nose and mouth while in the church building. If you are uncomfortable with this, we understand and ask that you attend worship online.

To help ensure we hold our worship services safely, we ask that you reserve a seat for you and your family online at pcpc.org/reserve-seat.

If you or anyone in your party have had any of the following in the past 7 days, we ask that you please worship online with us at pcpc.org/live.

• Fever Over 100 • Cough or Sore Throat • Shortness of Breath • Contact with anyone confirmed to have COVID-19 (in the past 14 days)

VOL. XXXI, NO .17| AUGUST 29, 2020 PARK CITIES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TRICIA COTHRAN, EDITOR 4124 OAK LAWN AVENUE DALLAS, TX 75219-3152

ANCHORS OF CALLING AMIDST JOB UPHEAVAL

Dr. Chip Roper, president and founder of the VOCA Center in New York City, will lead an interactive webinar on how to find a solid foothold for your work in an enduring sense of vocation on Wednesday, September 9, 10:45 a.m. Chip will share spiritual anchors of work-life calling that still remain solid despite the changing landscape. pcpc.org/events blake.schwarz@pcpc.org or 214-224-2803

BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS

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SUNDAY WORSHIP

Sinclair Ferguson shows that a deep-seated concern of the writers of the New Testament was to see Christians grow to spiritual maturity and if that was the concern of the first believers, then it should be our concern too. In clear and logical chapters that are rooted in the reality of the Christian life, the author, who has had long experience in pastoral ministry and seminary teaching, seeks to show what Christian maturity is, and how it is to be obtained.

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VOL. XXXI, NO. 17 | AUGUST 29, 2020

Tori the turtle has just moved to a new pond and a new school with her family, and it seems like everyone has a friend except her. Her teacher helps her remember Jesus is always her friend, and then along the way she makes some new friends. Together, children and parents will be guided into meaningful conversations about living by faith in the details of everyday life. Ages 3-8 years old.

The Bookstore is available curbside by appointment. Email bookstore@ pcpc.org. Our inventory is searchable at pcpcbookstore.org.

Fighting for People’s Souls with Love

BAPTISMS

August 16, 2020

Our volunteers and staff work diligently to meet the needs while seeking to build a trusting relationship, that will win us the right to share the Gospel. Meet one of our friends, James.

marriages • Esther Lee and Adam Ahnhut on April 24, 2020.

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Luke Alexander Chumley son of Julie and Andrew Chumley

He continued to come to OurCalling and began listening to sermons. He experienced the continued love shown by staff, welcoming him with open arms, and after a few days, Nick, another care minister, gave a powerful sermon that graced James and drew him in to receive prayer. After their prayer and meeting, Nick welcomed James in a way that impacted him like never before: he greeted him by his name. James immediately felt his spirit of loneliness and isolation shatter; he felt loved.

More than a nonprofit serving the homeless, PCPC's new City Missions Ministry Partner OurCalling is a team of volunteers motivated by the love of Christ to search in every corner of the city for the lost and needy and offer them true friendship and meaningful support. We build long-term relationships with friends on the street, guiding them to a relationship with Jesus Christ that will help them to realize their worth and inspire them to invest in their lives.

Macey Bugh Huffman daughter of Whitney and Nathan Huffman

• Tom & Cindy McWhorter (CC#04) on the loss of her father, A. Randolph "Randy" Presley, Jr. on July 31, 2020.

• John & Susann Mayfield (CC#15) on the loss of his nephew, Jay M. Sharkey, on August 1, 2020.

Bradley Ann Malloy daughter of Lindsey and George Malloy

EXTEND CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

The South Main Entrance, our daily “path” into the building at the security desk, will permanently close Friday, August 28. For Sunday mornings, the front entrances from Oak Lawn and the Wycliff entrances will function as usual. For weekday access, we will use the lower Wycliff ramp entrance. A temporary security desk will be set up in that location.

Also, main floor staff offices will begin getting new carpet and paint on Monday, August 31, and we expect to be out of those offices for about 3 weeks.

• Greg & Nancy LaRosa (CC20) on the loss of her uncle; Lauren, Lindsay & Chase LaRosa (CC#20) on the loss of their great-uncle, Denis B. Meder, on August 1, 2020.

• Bob & Jenni Rasberry (CC#14) on the loss of her uncle; J.R. Rasberry (Out-of-town member) on the loss of his great-uncle, Dr. O.K. Bailey, Jr., on August 4, 2020.

• Mark & Lori McQuilkin (CC#14) on the loss of her father; Cory, Luke, & Sam McQuilkin (CC#14) on the loss of their grandfather; Brandon & Katie Broulette (CC#15) on the loss of her grandfather; Cameron Broulette (CC#15) on the loss of his great-grandfather, Ernest O. Nelson, on August 4, 2020.

• Doug & Harriet Maclay (CC#01) on the loss of his sister; Doug Maclay, III (CC01) on the loss of his aunt; Daniel & Claire Auffenberg (CC#22) on the loss of her aunt; Justin & Meredith McNeely (CC#06) on the loss of her aunt, Mallory Maclay Creixell, on August 9, 2020.

• Annie Roberson (CC#16) on the loss of her sister, Flora Curry, on August 10, 2020.

Upon the continual grace of God being shown through Nick, Dennis, and other care ministers to James, he decided to give his life to the Lord. A few days later, James was surrounded by the OurCalling staff and was baptized. He continues to walk with Christ as he now serves at OurCalling, ministering to those who come to us just like he did.

• George & Emily Collins (CC#06) on the loss of her mother; Anna & Michael Collins (CC#06) on the loss of their grandmother, Sue H. Roberts Sloan, on August 12, 2020.

Care Clusters – pcpc.org/care/care-clusters/

“People don’t realize what a treasure this is, this church. It isn’t about the food or the showers, everyday staff come out here and fight for people’s souls with love.” - James

GENERAL FUND

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Tomorrow we will open the gates of OurCalling again so that we can build another relationship with someone like James.

—Patrick Palmer, Director of Development, OurCalling.org

• Brett & Taylor Rayl (Out-of-town members) on the loss of his uncle; Lily, Paton, & Ry Rayl (Out-of-town members) on the loss of their great-uncle, Mack "Eddie" Wood, Jr. on July 16, 2020.

• Mark & Amy Koellner (CC#11) on the loss of her mother; Ethan, Jonathan, Lucas, & Hope Koellner (CC#11) on the loss of their grandmother, Emma Jane Stephenson, on July 31, 2020.

James was the victim of a broken home and quickly found himself drinking to escape his reality. He soon began traveling from state to state with the fair, working the games. His fast-paced lifestyle ended when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, leaving him with no job and only a few bucks in his pocket. He had made his way to Texas to find somewhere to stay. Along the way, he was robbed of all his belongings and found himself sleeping outside of a Walmart.

Lying there drunk, he began to feel sick and cried out loud, “I need to stop drinking!” He managed to get up and walk to the hospital by himself.

James was released from the hospital five days later and was sent to the only accessible shelter in Dallas, the Convention Center. On April 27th, frustrated, hopeless, and angry, James followed a new friend to OurCalling to receive some resources for the first time.

Once arriving, he met Bobby, an OurCalling care minister, who invited him to keep coming.

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• Peter Lewis Kottlowski, son of John & Laura Kottlowski (CC#13) on August 13, 2020.

With PCPC's New City Missions Ministry Partner, OurCalling

Each morning, our team of staff and volunteers huddle up early at OurCalling, to share a short devotional and any updates that may have happened in the past 24 hours. While the 15 minute morning huddle is in progress, our homeless neighbors begin to gather outside our gates. With a smile, we open the gates and begin to care for our homeless guests. Many come in need of essential items such as a shower, laundry, new clothing, or simply just the need to use a restroom.

OUR FAMILY

Former Elementary Wing converted to Adult Classrooms

2020/2021 operating budget July 1—August 16, 2020 budget July 1—August 16, 2020 giving Budget Variance

$13,500,000 $1,222,874 $922,999 –$299,875