Vol. XXII, No. 5 | March 3, 2012
Skip Ryan Returns as Part-Time Assistant Pastor
EQUIP Mentors Needed
Mark Davis and the Session are pleased to announce that Skip Ryan will return to PCPC as a part-time assistant pastor. This decision comes as a result of 10 months of prayer, discussion, and deliberation, and with the unanimous approval of both the PCPC Session and the North Texas Presbytery. He will also remain in his current role as chancellor of Redeemer Seminary while serving PCPC in a ministry of rescue and renewal through the gospel of Jesus Christ. Go to www.pcpc.org to read a letter from Mark explaining more fully the process that was pursued to confirm this call and the role which Skip will fill.
VBS registration opens March 5 age five by 9/1 /12 to rising fourth graders
We are accepting applications for the School of Rock (aka VBS), June 11–14. Registration opens March 5 at www.pcpc.org for kids age 5 (by September 1) to rising fourth graders. Contact Meredith Mabus, meredithmabus@hotmail. com, for more information. Rock on!
“He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken. ” Psalm 62:2
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Legendary coach Gene Stallings to speak at men’s meeting 2
EQUIP is a prevention program that exists to share the transforming presence of Jesus Christ and, by God’s grace, to help break the cycle of poverty and homelessness. It seeks capable, eager-to-learn individuals who are in need of a little hope. Mentors come alongside those lost in hopelessness to say, “You’re not alone. We can help. We’re on your team.” It doesn’t take much, because the people who come to EQUIP are hungry to learn and hungry to provide better for themselves and their families. They just need a little support getting there. In 2011, EQUIP helped keep 22 families from becoming homeless with less than $40,000. That’s less than $2000 per family! And many families don’t need that much. EQUIP is a truly unique program in that: •• All candidates are fully screened by Interfaith Housing Coalition, allowing for a good immediate prognosis •• All candidates have a solid work history •• Mentors provide emotional and spiritual aid and encouragement •• We teach financial, career, and family management skills to prevent future setbacks •• Many had a traumatic event that led to financial or emotional despair (surgery, layoff, divorce, death) •• Mentors share their expertise and help provide needed resources (as simple as catching an error on a bill) •• We can provide financial help where other programs cannot (electric bills, rent, childcare, etc.) •• Most mentees graduate from the program in three to six months. As you have heard, teach a man to fish and you will feed him for a lifetime. That is what EQUIP is all about. We have seen great success through this logical and practical model of assistance, instruction, and encouragement. We pray that the Lord would lay on your heart a desire to be a part of this incredible program. To find out more about becoming a mentor, contact Linda Wells, lwells2145@gmail.com, or Julia Lawrence, julia.lawrence@pcpc.org.
Cute additions to the covenant family 4
Singles’ Bible study meets Tuesdays 4
Park Cities Presbyterian Church exists to extend the transforming presence of the Kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ in Dallas and to the world.