This Week: November 8, 2014

This Week VOL. XXIV, NO. 23 | NOVEMBER 8, 2014

THE CHURCH AND YOU

Senior Adults

Thanksgiving Luncheon

Thursday, November 20 noon-2:30 pm See page 2

STRATEGIES FOR KINGDOM INVESTMENT WITH KEYNOTE SPEAKER TIM TINSLEY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 • 7:00-8:30 PM see page 2

Third Annual International Student

Sunday, November 16 3:00-5:00 pm Caruth Park (Hillcrest & Greenbrier) Bring your kids.

Bring your dogs.

Bring anyone you love.

All are welcome!

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Friday, November 21, 6:00 pm see page 2

Park Cities Presbyterian Church exists to extend the transforming presence of the Kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ in Dallas and to the world.

OUR FAMILY

EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

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We will meet at the home of Netta Wilson for fellowship and Bible study Tuesday, November 18, 10:00 am, Attend this special evening for members and friends 1 Duncannon Ct. Call Peggy with questions, 214-361Sunday, November 16, 7:00-8:30 pm, Fellowship Hall, 4704. with keynote speaker Tim Tinsley, who will focus on Ephesians 4 and engaging in the life of the church women’s prayer and Kingdom work. Bobby Payne, Steve Williamson, Share the concerns and thankful spirit of your heart in and Tom Faulkner will provide special music (our own praying together Monday, December 1, 9:00 am, 3620 Crosby, Stills, and Nash), and light refreshments will be Centenary Ave. Contact leslie.newman@pcpc.org or served. Contact pat.hobin@pcpc.org or 214-224-2541. 214-224-2722.

• Nelson “Bunker” Hunt (CC#13), husband of Caroline Hunt (CC#13); father of Betsy (and Tom) Curnes (CC#11); grandfather of Anna Curnes (CC#01); grandfather of Jordan Curnes (out-of-town member); father of Mary (and Albert) Huddleston (CC#09); grandfather of Gordon Huddleston (CC#09); grandfather of Erika Huddleston (CC#09); grandfather of Paul (and Mary) Huddleston (out-of-town members); great-grandfather of Georgia Huddleston (out-of-town member); father of Houston (and Betsy) Hunt (CC#02); grandfather of Nelson Hunt (CC#08); grandfather of Elizabeth (and Timothy) Harris (CC#02); grandfather of Robert (and Molly) Hunt (CC#21); great-grandfather of Catherine Hunt (CC#21); father of Ellen (and Paul) Flowers (CC#11); grandfather of Pete (and Ashley) Flowers (CC#07); great-grandfather of Paul, Carolyn, James, and Drew Flowers (CC#07); grandfather of Carrie (and Richard) Woodward (CC#02); greatgrandfather of Robert and Ellie Woodward (CC#02); grandfather of Julia (and Blake) Schwarz (CC#21); great-grandfather of Margaret Schwarz (CC#21), on October 21, 2014

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• Cornelia “Corky” Vanderveld (CC#05), wife of John Vanderveld (CC#05), on October 23, 2014

Join over 1,000 volunteers gathering to fill 8,000 boxes with enough food to feed a family of four for several days as we serve to extend the Kingdom of Christ to our city Saturday, December 6, 9:00 am–1:00 pm, BCW Warehouse, 6000 Denton Dr. Register online by Friday, December 5. Contact charlotte.medley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2715.

• Gloria Wroughton (CC#17), mother of Jim Wroughton Jr. (CC#17), on October 29, 2014 sympathies

• Laura Nell and Paul Morrow (CC#11) on the loss of his father; Austin, Emily, and Mack Morrow (CC#11) on the loss of their grandfather, Philip R. Morrow, on October 16, 2014 • Mary and Jim Appleton (CC#08) on the loss of her father, Jim Webb, on October 17, 2014 (continued on page 4B)

“It is precisely in the crucible of excruciating pressure that we grow.

What fools we be to succumb at our very growth points!

The selfsame testing can make me a shade more like Satan or a shade more like God.” — Andree Seu Peterson

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THIS WEEK NOVEMBER 8, 2014

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cans for boxes of blessing Bring canned and other non-perishable food items November 14-December 1, for our Christmas Boxes of Blessing packing day taking place on Saturday, December 6. Donation boxes may be picked up and dropped off at locations around the church. Contact charlotte.medley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2715.

griefshare

SENIOR ADULTS thanksgiving luncheon Invite your friends and join us for a great time of dining and fellowship Thursday, November 20, noon-2:30 pm, Oak Lawn West. Festive Kitchen will be serving turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes, green beans, and pie and ice cream for dessert. Make your reservations with jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771 by Monday, November 17. Cost is $5.00 per person.

No matter how long it has been since a loved one’s death, grief can make the holidays a painful time, but there is hope. Join us for an encouraging seminar that will help you survive the holidays and discover new reasons to enjoy them again Sunday, November 23, WORLD MISSIONS 7:00-9:00 pm, Oak Lawn West. Contact pat.hobin@ pcpc.org or 214-224-2541. international student

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thanksgiving potluck

Extend hospitality to international students at SMU by helping them celebrate this American holiday Friday, November 21, 6:00 pm, Fellowship Hall. You know how potlucks work: bring a dish to share. Sign up online.

Contact elizabeth.cunningham@pcpc.org or 214-2242528 to help with the event or for more information.

short-term mission opportunity for attorneys

PCPC’s Justice Committee, comprised of attorneys who YOUNG ADULTS [singles • couples • families] seek to heed the biblical mandate to address injustice, is working with African Leadership and Reconciliation afternoon in the park Ministries (ALARM) on a short-term mission trip to Join New City and Doulos for some fun in the sun Tanzania. PCPC attorneys and ALARM will train local and a special visit from the Hamburger Man Sunday, attorneys, judges, and other law enforcement personnel November 16, 3:00–5:00 pm, Caruth Park. Wear to confront oppression, sexual violence, corruption, and athletic clothes, and please feel free to bring your other incidents of injustice that plague East Africa. The kids, dogs, and anyone else you love. All are welcome. training will take place in Tanzania February 16-20, Contact erin.patrick@pcpc.org or 214-224-2728.

2015. Contact Bryce Benson at cbrycebenson@hotmail. com. Learn more about ALARM at www.alarm-inc.com.

WOMEN the bridge: what’s her story of rescue Come mix and have a meal at Nancy Snell’s home with a group of women who love the Lord and listen to Nancy Rudd share the story of God’s rescuing work in her life Tuesday, November 11, 6:30–8:30 pm, 3828 Southwestern Blvd. Dinner is $5. Bring a friend! Contact Abigail Powell, abigailppowell@gmail.com.

URBAN MISSIONS act is hiring Advocates for Community Transformation, a PCPC Urban Ministries partner, has job openings for the following positions: Community Advocate Coordinator and Community Advocate. Visit www.ACTdallas.org for more information. Contact Reid Porter, or 214-951-9151.

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The Bridge, 6:30-8:30 pm, 3828 Southwestern Blvd, 224-2722

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Women’s Prayer, 9:00 am, 3620 Centenary Ave, 224-2722

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Cans for Boxes of Blessing drive begins, PCPC, 224-2722

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Boxes of Blessing, 9:00 am-1:00 pm, 6000 Denton Dr, 224-2715

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Afternoon in the Park, 3:00-5:00 pm, Caruth Park, 224-2728

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Festival of Mine Lessons & Carols, 6:00 pm, Sanctuary, 224-2633

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The Church and You after 50, 7:00-8:30 pm, Fellowship Hall, 224-2541

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Senior Adult Thanksgiving Lunch , noon-2:30 pm, Oak Lawn West, 224-2771

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International Student Thanksgiving Potluck, 6:00 pm, Fellowship Hall, 224-2528

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GriefShare, 7:00-9:00 pm, Oak Lawn West, 224-2541

PCPC EMPLOYMENT women’s ministry coordinator and discipler This is a part-time position for someone with a deep passion and gift for pursuing relational, personal outreach and discipleship of 23- to 29-year-old women, who enjoys event planning and some administrative tasks, and will work to make the bigness of PCPC small.

Contact john.primrose@pcpc.org or 214-224-2714.

nursery and childcare administrative assistant This part-time position supports the Nursery & Childcare Ministry leader for 16-20 hours a week (Monday through Friday) helping to provide a safe and godly environment for children in our care (birth through age 5) in preparation for Sunday morning and non-Sunday morning programs and events. Responsibilities include administrative support, classroom preparation and set-up, and assisting in overseeing weekday childcare.

Contact john.primrose@pcpc.org or 214-224-2714.

elementary coordinator This part-time role will partner with parents and leaders to coordinate a Gospel-centered ministry to disciple children; develop/oversee programs with an active presence; and assist in building teams of passionate adults/parents who put the vision into action.

female college ministry intern This two-year intern will learn and develop skills needed to minister effectively to college students in the church and community while serving the Young Adult Ministry.

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Each Christmas season we offer PCPC members the opportunity to purchase a poinsettia ($7.50 each) in memory of or in honor of a friend or family member. They will be in the Sanctuary Sunday, December 14, and there will be a bulletin insert that morning listing the names of the donor and the recipient. Our chancel area will be wreathed in these beautiful plants for our worship services on December 14 and December 21. You may take your plant with you following the Christmas Eve evening services if you wish.

Please fill out the form below (when ordering multiple plants, please write information on a separate sheet of paper and attach to the form) and mail it no later than November 27 to insure that your gift is listed in the bulletin insert.

Please print clearly as you complete this form.

Forms received after December 1, 2014, will miss the insert printing deadline.

Poinsettia Reservation Form Please reserve one plant ($7.50 per plant): In HONOR of or In MEMORY of Given by

This person will be available three Sundays a month from 9:00-11:30 am to provide on-site physical troubleshooting support for electronic check-in kiosks including touchscreen monitors and label printers as well as to resolve any needs as requested.

Phone number of donor

View full job descriptions at jobsatpcpc.org. E-mail resumes to careers@pcpc.org.

Mail or hand deliver to be received by December 1, 2014.

Please make check payable to PCPC and mail to: PCPC, Attention Jayne Bjork 4124 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219

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8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 am communion

Sundays, 8:00–9:00 am Wednesday Vespers, 5:30–6:00 pm 24/7 prayer hotline

214-224-2680 or 24/7prayer@pcpc.org general fund budget

2014/2015 operating budget

$13,100,000

July 1–October 26, 2014 budget

$2,993,394

July 1–October 26, 2014 giving

$2,921,366

Budget variance

($72,028)

NOVEMBER 8, 2014 THIS WEEK

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Baptisms October 19, 2014

Andrew “Drew” Douglas Chumley Jr. son of Julie and Andrew Chumley

Lori Frances Dowell daughter of Allison and Will Dowell

William “Finn” Finney Dowell son of Allison and Will Dowell

Margaret James Goebel daughter of Jenni and Paul Goebel

Elizabeth Jane Hillman daughter of Kristen and Sterling Hillman

Juliette Elizabeth Kieta daughter of Emily and Derek Kieta

Susanna Joy Manley daughter of Megan and Kyle Manley

Bradley Thurman son of Elizabeth and Brad Thurman

William “Jo Jo” Josiah Thurman son of Elizabeth and Brad Thurman

Penelope Ann Woodard daughter of Melanie and Caleb Woodard

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Communicants joined October 26, 2014

OUR FAMILY (cont’d) • Shannon and Jeff Graham (CC#07) on the loss of her father; Ryan and Michael Graham (CC#07) on the loss of their grandfather, Ed Ligon, on October 26, 2014 • Diane and Tracy Taylor (CC#21) on the loss of his father; Courtney and Daniel Taylor (CC#12) on the loss of their grandfather; Philip and Jake Taylor (CC#12) on the loss of their great-grandfather; Tracey and Chris Frattaroli (CC#22) on the loss of her grandfather; Caroline, Marina, and Elena Frattaroli (CC#22) on the loss of their great-grandfather; Mary and Tim Springer (CC#03) on the loss of her grandfather, Hank Springer (CC#03) on the loss of his great-grandfather, Austin Starke Taylor Jr., on October 27, 2014

Madeline Elizabeth Alfonso

• Mary Jo Sparks (CC#04) on the loss of her mother; Darrell and Deborah Sparks (CC#04) on the loss of their grandmother, Angelina Leone, on October 27, 2014

Louisa Tate Benedict

Communicants Margaret Tess Benedict

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Whitney Grace Dodson

Graydon Samantha Paul

Kendall Katherine Ferguson

Claire Kendall Ponder

Sophia Alden Hagstrom

Philip Tucker Russell

Daniel Spencer Harper

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HER story of RESCUE?

Elizabeth “Ella” Baker Henson

What’s

Tuesday, November 11 6:30—8:30 pm Claire Elizabeth Lunceford NOVEMBER 8, 2014

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