Vol. XXII, No. 6 | March 17, 2012
Recommend Church Officers in March and April The Session has approved March 1–April 30 as the officer recommendation period for elder and deacon candidates for the class of 2017. A screening committee led by Ruling Elder Louie Little and composed of elders, deacons, and laity will interview the men 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 a year of training in classes on the Westminster Confession of Faith, the Bible, the Book of Church Order, and officer-specific books, and stand for election in spring 2013. As you prayerfully consider your recommendations, please reflect on 1 Timothy 3:1–13, Titus 1:5–9, and 1 Peter 5:1–4 as the biblical basis for qualifications. Men who are chosen must meet the qualifications as summarized in the Book of Church Order: Qualifications of an Elder (BCO 8-2, 3): He that fills this office should possess a competency of human learning and be blameless in life, sound in the faith and apt to teach. He should exhibit a sobriety and holiness of life becoming the Gospel. He should rule his own house well and should have a good report of them that are outside the church. [The elder is] to watch diligently over the flock, that no corruption of doctrine or of morals enter therein. Qualifications of a Deacon (BCO 9-2, 3): It is the duty of deacons to minister to those who are in need, to the sick, to the friendless, and to any who may be in distress. To the office of deacon, which is spiritual in nature, shall be chosen men of spiritual character, honest repute, exemplary lives, brotherly spirit, warm sympathies, and sound judgment.
Arts Festival opens this month 2
Everyone
Nomination forms are available in the church literature racks and at www.pcpc.org. Please consider the following as you make recommendations: •• You must be a member in good standing of PCPC in order to recommend an individual for an officer position. •• Do not recommend a man for office unless you have first obtained his permission to do so. •• Officers who have previously served are eligible to serve again and may be recommended. •• At the time of recommendation, an officer candidate must have been a member in good standing of PCPC for the past two years. •• Please do not recommend a man who is related to you by blood or marriage. Please return completed recommendations to the red boxes at the Information Center or send them to Sally Rogers via one of the following methods: •• Mail: PCPC, 4124 Oak Lawn Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75219 •• Confidential fax: 214-224-2759 •• E-mail: sally.rogers@pcpc.org.
Registration open for women’s reflective retreat in May 2
Caregiver support group luncheon
Are you caring for a loved one: a spouse, a parent, a child? Do you sometimes feel isolated and alone in this labor of love? Please come and join us as we fellowship, network, and pray together Tuesday, March 20, noon, in the Oak Lawn West conference room. RSVP to Jane Beasley, jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771.
Intimate Mystery workshop
Join Dan Allender and Steve Call to call forth a deeper joy in living out God’s design for your marriage. This three-day workshop, March 22–24 at PCPC, includes teaching, small group sessions, and individual couples’ sessions with highly skilled facilitators. Register at www.theallendercenter.org or 888-977-2002 ext. 112. The fee is $1850 per couple. For more information contact Betty Montague, betty.montague@pcpc.org or 214-224-2683.
enter back into the heart of your marriage
with
March 22–24 Dr. Dan B. Allender and Steve Call see above for details
Food and fun galore at West Dallas Eggstravaganza 2
Register now for the PCPC School of Rock 3
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