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Missionary reception for Akemi and Bill Rhea 2

Still thirsty? There are two more Women's Bible studies 3

Summer RuF college Bible study 3

Song and Story begins soon 4

Women's luncheon with missionariesYou are invited to a luncheon honoring PCPC women missionaries Wednesday, July 13, 12:00 pm, Oak Lawn West. Hear updates from visiting missionaries. Come encourage and be encouraged. A suggested donation of $7 would be appreciated. RSVP to anna.graber@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551 by Sunday, July 10.

Prayer service at Cristo ReyThere will be a joint prayer service for the women of Monterrey with PCPC and Cristo Rey women Friday, July 15, 10:30–11:45 am, Cristo Rey. Shannon Geiger, wife of Josh Geiger, Cristo Rey's pastor, will lead us in this concert of prayer. Contact laurie.butterfield@pcpc.org or 214-224-2722.

ReceptionThe PCPC Women's Ministry will host a light lunch reception for women from Monterrey, Mexico, Sunday, July 10, 12:15 pm, Fellowship Hall. Learn more about their ministries in Monterrey and how the violence in Mexico has impacted their lives—how they are learning to trust Christ daily in the midst of this upheaval. Men and women are invited. RSVP to Pam Johnson, pam.johnson8689@yahoo.com or 214-207-2732 by Thursday, July 7.

Prayer workshopJoin the women of Monterrey for a prayer workshop taught by Elizabeth Robinson Monday–Tuesday, July 11–12, 1:30–3:30 pm; 9:30–11:30 am, Rooms 302/304. She will focus on learning to pray through the scriptures. Contact laurie.butterfield@pcpc.org or 214-224-2722.

Bible studyJoin the women of Monterrey for a Bible study workshop taught by Kay Gabrysch Wednesday–Thursday, July 13–14, 9:30–11:30 am, Rooms 302/304. She will focus her workshop on how to study and prepare a Christ-centered message from the Bible. Contact laurie.butterfield@pcpc.org or 214-224-2722.

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July 9–18

Did you knowThe Missions and Church Planting Ministry sends out a monthly e-newsletter entitled Remember the Nations. To subscribe, e-mail worldmissions@pcpc.org.

We are excited to share with you that the Session has called Tommy Overton to serve as an assistant pastor at PCPC. He will have several ministerial responsibilities, including shepherding our growing number of young families along with Bill Lamberth, Patrick Lafferty, and Jeff White.

He will also provide strategic oversight of our youth and children's ministries as well as contribute to our men's ministry and other aspects of ministry leadership. Contact sally.rogers@pcpc.org or 214-224-2775.

Tommy Overton

called to PCPC

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Missionary reception for the RheasWe will celebrate the commissioning of our home church missionaries to Cambodia, Akemi and Bill Rhea Sunday, august 7, 12:10 pm, Fellowship Hall. Join the Shepherds of Souls Sunday Morning Community for a light lunch. A small donation will be welcomed to help cover the cost of food. RSVP to anna.graber@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551 by Saturday, august 6.

Helping Hands DayHelp single moms, widows, and others who need help with changing light bulbs, organizing closets, raking leaves, fixing running toilets, and more Saturday, august 27, 8:00 am–1:00 pm, Room 263. Contact wilma.morgan@pcpc.org or 214-224-2742.

Art+SpiritA life in the arts is filled with challenges and opportunity. How we handle them profoundly affects us. Join us September 20–november 15, 7:00–8:30 pm, for free studies in the comfortable environment of PCPC's Oak Lawn West building where we will examine what it means to exist as an artist and a person of faith. Bring your sketchbook! Registration for Art+Spirit is open Monday, august 15–Saturday, September 17, by contacting Lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739.

The Passion and the Promise Arts FestivalThe 2012 Arts Festival theme will be The Passion and the Promise. Also, there is a logo competition that opens Friday, July 1 and ends Thursday, august 25, 2011. The call to artists will likely be in october. The festival will begin Saturday, March 24–Sunday, april 1, noon–6:00 pm, Fellowship Hall. Contact lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739.

Apartment Life positionWant to use your business and leadership experience to advance the gospel? Apartment Life, a ministry reaching apartment communities with the gospel, is seeking an area vice president for the Uptown/Midtown area. Contact Bekah Lightner, bekahlightner@apartmentlife.org or 972-529-8366.

Business mentors neededThirty grads from Pinkston High School each need a business mentor to walk alongside them through their HiS Bridge Builders training program and during their first 90 days on the job. Visit www.hisbridgebuilders.org or contact christina.spruill@pcpc.org or 214-224-2520.

ESL co-teacher volunteers neededConsider volunteering as an ESL co-teacher Tuesdays or Thursdays during the fall semester. We are flexible and will work around your business or personal travel schedules. Contact esl@pcpc.org or 214-360-4782.

New in the LibraryWe added a number of books over the last few weeks. For adults, check out Bryan R. Gregory's commentary on Zechariah, Longing for God in an age of discouragement; The Obedience Option: Because God knows what's good for us by David W. Hegg; Miracles from Mayhem, a story regarding May nicholson by irene Howat; The Damascus Way, which is the third volume in the Acts of Faith series by Davis Bunn and Janette Oke; a commentary on Acts by Derek W. H. Thomas and one on First Kings by Philip Graham Ryken. For youth, see these biographies: William Tyndale by Lori Rich; Thomas Jefferson by Leonard Wibberley; Grandma Moses and Frederick Remington by Mike Venezia; The Minute Boys of Lexington by Edward Stratemeyer; Abraham Lincoln's World and Augustus Caesar's World by Genevieve Foster; Rescue and Redeem, chronicles of the modern church in the History Lives series; God's Names by Sally Michael; and several fiction and picture books. Visit http://library.pcpc.org or contact adair.gregory@pcpc.org or 214-224-2673.

Arts Festival logo competitionThe 2012 Arts Festival theme will be The Passion and the Promise. There is a competition to create a logo for the festival. Download the rules at www.pcpc.org. You may submit your entry Friday, July 1–Thursday, august 25, to artsfestival@pcpc.org. Contact lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739.

Computer summer part-time positionPete Deison is searching for a high school- or college-age student who is computer savvy to transfer cassette recordings onto digital formats for archival purposes. The job requires four–five hours per week, anytime between Monday–Friday, 10:00 am–6:00 pm. Contact lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739.

Flower arrangements in the SanctuaryDo you appreciate the beauty of our flowers in the worship services on Sunday mornings? There is a weekly need for donations that purchase the beautiful arrangements we enjoy. A donation is a wonderful way to honor or remember a family member or friend and to enrich the whole congregation as we gather to worship each week. Please call Helen Stewart for details and to sign up. Contact Helen Stewart, 214-350-7449.

If you do not worship God seven days a week,

you do not worship Him on one day a week.

—A. W. Tozer

Births z Jack Walter agee son of Cindy and

Jonathan Agee, on June 14, 2011

Marriages z Katie Ryan Zuendel and Tait Davis

coates on June 17, 2011

Deaths z Travis Wallace Jr. (Out of town

member) on June 25, 2011, husband of Judy Wallace (Out of town member)

Sympathies z april and chad cook (CC#03)

on the loss of his father; William and Byron cook (CC#03) on the loss of their grandfather, Byron F. Cook iii, on June 21, 2011

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Sunday worship8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 am

communionSundays, 8:00–9:00 amWednesdays, 5:30–6:00 pm

24/7 prayer hotline214-224-2680 or 24/7prayer@pcpc.org

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Amazing Grace 360nancy Guthrie, a gifted teacher, writer, and conference speaker, will teach on the full-orbed grace of God in our lives—Amazing Grace 360. This conference is for PCA women, ages 13 years and up. Join us october 7–9, Cobb Galleria Centre, GA. if you'd like to attend and need more information or would like to organize a group to attend, let us know. Register at www.pcpc.org/registrations by Thursday, September 15. Contact kari.stainback@pcpc.org or 214-224-2738.

Two more Women's Bible studiesStill thirsty? We have two additional Bible studies. Please find one that suits your schedule and perhaps your thirst. in your study and fellowship with others, you will find true summer satisfaction in Christ. Life Together by Shannon Geiger and Kelly Woods, Tuesdays, July 12–26, 7:00–8:30 pm, and Precepts: 2 Peter, How to be kept from falling by Susan Keyes, Tuesdays, July 12–august 30, 9:30–11:30 am, 6:30–8:30 pm. Visit www.pcpcwomen.org/bible-studies or contact laurie.butterfield@pcpc.org or 214-224-2722.

STUDEnT MiniSTRiES

Fifth–sixth grade girls Bible studyThis summer, the PCPC Middle School Ministry will have a weekly Bible study for all fifth–sixth grade girls Tuesdays, July 12–august 2, 4:30–5:30 pm, Corner Bakery Cafe, 4019 Villanova Drive. Students are encouraged to invite their friends and bring their Bibles. Contact miranda.murphy@pcpc.org or 214-224-2768.

Summer RUFWe're partnering with RUF at SMU to host Summer RUF at PCPC. All college students are welcome at this large group Bible study Wednesdays, through august 3, 7:30 pm, Oak Lawn East. Contact robby.higginbottom@pcpc.org or 214-224-2731.

Seventh–eighth grade girls Bible studyThis summer, the Middle School Ministry will have a weekly Bible study for all seventh–eighth grade girls Wednesdays, through august 3, 4:30–5:30 pm, Corner Bakery Cafe, 4019 Villanova Drive. Students should invite their friends and bring their Bibles. Contact mary.haberkorn@pcpc.org or 214-224-2734.

Voice of Hope summer outreachFifth–twelfth graders will help Voice of Hope with their summer program every Monday through august 8, 9:30 am–12:00 pm, by assisting elementary and middle school students with activities and crafts. Drop off and pick up will be at the PCPC Hangout. Contact mary.haberkorn@pcpc.org or 214-224-2734.

High School Guys BasketballAll high school guys are invited to play basketball at the Preston Road Church of Christ gym every Monday, 2:45 pm–4:00 pm, through august 8. invite your friends and join us. Contact bryan.newman@pcpc.org or 214-212-7970.

Doulos leadership retreatJoin us July 25–29, Galveston, TX. The Doulos leadership retreat is five sunny days of great teaching, beaching and training in leadership in Galveston, TX. The trip is open to all incoming seventh to eighth grade students. Students must apply for this trip and applications are due by Tuesday, July 12. Download an application at www.pcpcmiddleschool.org. Contact mary.haberkorn@pcpc.org or 214-224-2734.

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c a l e n D a rJuly

9–18 Reverse Mexico mission trip, PCPC, 224-273810 12:15 pm Reverse mission trip reception, Fellowship Hall, 207-2732

11–12 1:30–3:30 pm; 9:30–11:30 am Prayer workshop, Rooms 302/304, 224-272211–Aug 8 9:30 am–12:00 pm VoH summer outreach, Voice of Hope, 224-273411–Aug 8 2:45–4:00 pm H.S. Guys Basketball, Preston Road CoC Gym, 212-7970

11 10:45–11:30 am Song and Story, Room 122, 224-278012 4:30–5:30 pm 5th–6th girls Bible study, Corner Bakery Cafe, 224-2768

13–14 9:30–11:30 am Kay Gabrysch Bible study, Rooms 302/304, 224-272213 12:00 pm Women's lunch with missionaries, Oak Lawn West, 224-2551

4:30–5:30 pm 7th–8th girls Bible study, Corner Bakery Cafe, 224-27347:30 pm Summer RuF, Oak Lawn East, 224-2731

14 10:00 am–12:30 pm 60+ Bible conference, Oak Lawn West, 224-277115 10:30–11:45 am Reverse mission trip prayer, Cristo Rey, 224-272220 Seventh–eighth grade guys night, 799-783821 10:00 am–12:30 pm 60+ Bible conference, Oak Lawn West, 224-2771

24–30 PCPC Family Camp: Colorado, Sky Ranch at Ute Trail, 224-276225–29 Doulos leadership retreat, Galveston, TX, 224-2734

28 10:00 am–12:30 pm 60+ Bible conference, Oak Lawn West, 224-277131–Aug 6 Lafferty to speak at Family Camp, Sky Ranch at Ute Trail, 224-2762

August7 12:10 pm Missionary reception for Rheas, Fellowship Hall, 224-2551

27 8:00 am–1:00 pm Helping Hands Day, Room 263, 224-2742

October7–9 Amazing Grace 360, Cobb Galleria Centre, GA, 224-2738

September20–nov 15 7:00–8:30 pm Art+Spirit, Oak Lawn West, 224-2739

March24–Apr 1 The Passion and Promise Arts Festival, Fellowship Hall, 224-2739

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Student Ministries websitesParents of middle- and high-schoolers may visit www.pcpcmiddleschool.org or www.pcpchighschool.org to get information on upcoming events. Contact lily.riemer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.

YOUnG FAMiLiES

Song and StoryWiggly-giggly, laugh-out-loud reading and singing fun begins Monday, July 11, 10:45–11:30 am, Room 122, and will meet every Monday through august 8. no RSVP needed. interested in helping? Contact amy.westervelt@pcpc.org or 214-224-2780.

Children's Ministry volunteers neededJoin our Children's Ministry team Sunday mornings as we shape our covenant children's stories (lives) for Christ beginning Sunday, august 28, 2011. We need teachers and teaching assistants for children ages newborn through kindergarten. Get ready to have your story (life) shaped as well! Contact gale.emerson@pcpc.org or 214-224-2566.

60+ COMMUniTY

60+ July Bible conferencesRon Williams will lead us in a time of feasting on God's Word, singing praises to Him, and enjoying great food and fellowship Thursdays, July 14–28, 10:00 am–12:30 pm, Oak Lawn West. Breakfast snacks and lunch will be provided. Contact Jane Beasley for your lunch reservation, jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771.

Baptisms, June 19, 2011

charles arthur Kieta

son of Emily and Derek Kieta

Melanie Grace McDonald

daughter of Yulma and Dave McDonald

Vivienne Marie Kieta

daughter of Emily and Derek Kieta

lucy Jeanne ruth

daughter of Abby and Peter Ruth