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This Week, September 8, 2022
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Sermon on the Mount
How not to Pray
Before Jesus teaches His disciples how they should pray, He addresses how not to pray. He exposes the practices of the Pharisees (hypocrites) and the Gentiles (pagans), revealing why their prayers are self-glorifying and empty—not a model for us. As we look underneath the motives that led them to pray the way they did, we will see a profound misunderstanding of who God is—His nature and His attributes. In our own prayer life, we too can have a misunderstanding of who God is and how we are to approach Him in prayer. The lessons Jesus taught those who were listening then, are lessons He is teaching us today. Do we have the right view of God? Are our prayers any indication of how we might be following a similar path to those Jesus was rebuking? As we approach the Lord’s prayer and how Jesus taught His disciples to pray, we must first discover how He told them not to pray. Prayer is a tremendous gift. Listening to our Savior’s teaching on prayer is life-changing.
Invite friends and family to worship in-person with us at 8:00 (Chapel), 9:30 or 11:00 a.m. or online at pcpc.org/live/, the PCPC App with an iOS or Android device, Facebook, or YouTube.
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| | Saturday, September 10
9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Central Commons MapJoin us for a service day at Central Commons. We’ll be helping with a few projects around the property. We’ll provide coffee and breakfast! Please sign up so we know how much food to get and how many people to expect. SIGNUP Contact Young Adults Ministry , ya@pcpc.org. | |
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| | Saturday, September 10
4:00–6:00 p.m.
PCPCJoin PCPC Kids for Pregame Saturday, in the main parking lot as we preview ministry areas, worship with families, enjoy pizza dinner, and have lots of fun. There will be water and bouncy house play for the kids, so please have them wear their swimsuits/water attire. Don't forget to bring towels! REGISTRATION Contact Children's Ministry, childrensministry@pcpc.org or 214-224-2556. | |
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| | Sunday, September 11
4:00 p.m.
PCPC SanctuaryWe long to be a church that prays with and for each other. Whether you have a prayer of praise, request, emotional, relational, or spiritual need, come to be prayed with by one of our elders or pastors. Contact Carole Anne Axley, caroleanne.axley@pcpc.org. | |
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| | September 11–16Registrations are open for the fall semester! Join us as we abide in Christ and connect with one another at PCPC. Download the 2022 Fall Guide. | |
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| | Sunday, September 18
6:00 p.m.
PCPC SanctuaryOur culture tells us that scientific evidence and faith in God are at odds, and this assumption can often cause doubt in our own hearts or anxiety over sharing our faith with others. During this special evening lecture, philosopher of science Dr. Stephen Meyer will encourage us with a series of revolutionary scientific discoveries in astronomy, physics, and biology that point to the reality of God. Contact Cassie McConkey, cassie.mcconkey@pcpc.org or 214-224-2737. | |
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COUNSELING
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Sundays
(starting September 11)
9:30–10:30 a.m.
Mezzanine A
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SENIOR ADULTS
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Mondays
(starting September 19)
10:00–11:00 a.m.
Adult Classroom 9
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ADULT MINISTRY
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Sunday, September 25
12:30–2:00 p.m.
Oak Lawn West
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MUSIC AND ARTS
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Sunday, September 25
7:00 p.m.
PCPC Sanctuary
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ADULT MINISTRY
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Wednesday, September 28
9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
The Loft (New High School space on Level Two)
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STUDENT MINISTRIES
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September 30–October 2
Sky Ranch Map
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Upcoming Sermon
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How not to Pray
Matthew 6:5-13
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Volunteer Opportunities
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We have volunteer opportunities available in PCPC Kids, Ushers, and our Frontline Ministries. Find out more at pcpc.org/volunteer/.
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2022 Fall Guide
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This fall, we are going to focus in on prayer which is an essential path to abiding in Christ. Our sermon series will focus on “The Lord’s Prayer” found in Matthew 6. The Men’s and Women’s Bible’s Studies will give a weekday opportunity to connect with one another to study God’s Word on prayer. We will kick it off with All-Church Prayer on Sunday, September 11. Pick up a 2022 Fall Guide in the Grand Hall or download a copy here.
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Online Giving
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We have a secure website and PCPC App with an iOS or Android device where you can give online (including setting up recurring gifts). Please take advantage of this act of worship as the Lord provides and as He leads. Give at pcpc.org/give/. Did you know that you can text to give? From your mobile device, text the word “give” to 214-997-9973. You will receive a text message with a one-time link to set-up your account. Click the link and follow the instructions to set-up all future gifts. After the Text to Give one-time registration:
1) To give $50 to the General Ministry Fund - text “give 50”. Any amount works after the word “give” for a donation at any time.
2) To give $100 to the Extend Campaign - text “give Extend 100”. Any amount works after the words “give Extend” for a donation at any time. All donations made through Text to Give will be included with your church giving record. Thank you for your gift! Contact Cheli Conejo, cheli.conejo@pcpc.org or 214-224-2504. |
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Career Opportunities at PCPC
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General Fund
Budget
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2022/2023 Operating Budget
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15,300,000 |
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Budget for July 1, 2022-September 4, 2022
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1,925,925 |
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Giving for July 1, 2022-September 4, 2022
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2,547,502 |
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Budget Variance
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621,577 |
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