This Week: February 14, 2015

This Week VOL. XXV, NO. 4 | FEBRUARY 14, 2015

You are invited to a missionary luncheon for

may 30-june 5 laguna beach christian retreat panama city beach, fl current 8th-11th graders MARK YOUR CALENDARS! member registration begins february 25 open registration begins march 4 register online

RSVP: cindy.rhea@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551

contact cassie.rawson@pcpc.org • 214-224-2762

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

marriages

EVERYONE

WORLD MISSIONS

communion sunday

missionary luncheon for carrie jussely

• Zahira Yazmin Cortez and Patrick Pleasant De Loache on January 10, 2015 births

• Hope Elizabeth Douglass, daughter of Megan and Ben Douglass, on January 27, 2015 • James Louis Heinonen, son of Sabina and Eric Heinonen, on February 5, 2015 sympathies

• Linda and Doug Dixon (CC#07) on the loss of her mother; Paul and Troy Dixon (CC#07) on the loss of their grandmother, Shirley A. Bridges, on January 26, 2015 • Ann and Ario Buller (CC#21) on the loss of his brother, Harold D. Buller, on January 31, 2015 • Cara and Jeff Speicher (CC#14) on the loss of her mother; Tate and Olivia Speicher (CC#14) on the loss of their grandmother, Margie Carmichael, on January 31, 2015 • Ruth Hempel (CC#08) on the loss of her sister, Betty Tucker, on February 3, 2015 • Jane and Gary Holmgren (CC#09) on the loss of her sister, Judy Semlinger, on February 3, 2015

Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper with these words: “Do this in remembrance of Me.” Join us for communion Sunday, March 1, 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 am, Sanctuary.

Contact jayne.bjork@pcpc.org or 214-224-2632.

helping hands Please join with your deacons to extend helping hands to our single moms, widows/ers, senior adults, and those with chronic illness who have asked for your assistance around their homes Saturday, March 21, 8:00 am–1:00 pm, Room 263. To volunteer, please contact wilma.morgan@pcpc.org or 214-224-2742 or Steve Giese at 214-289-1315.

griefshare class starting soon This support group provides help and encouragement to adults after the death of a spouse, child, family member, or friend. A new class will start soon. For more information about GriefShare or the new class, please contact pat.hobin@pcpc.org or 214-224-2541. If you would like to speak to someone who previously attended the class, Pat would gladly to make the connection.

Hear from PCPC missionary Carrie Jussely about her life and work in Cambodia and her future plans for ministry Sunday, March 22, 12:15 pm, Fellowship Hall.

Lunch provided; donations appreciated. Please RSVP to cindy.rhea@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551 by Friday, March 20, noon.

missionary luncheon for ann and bill bivin Hear from PCPC missionaries Ann and Bill Bivin about their life and work with Wycliffe Bible Translators in Panama Sunday, March 29, 12:15 pm, Fellowship Hall.

Lunch provided; donations appreciated. Please RSVP to cindy.rhea@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551 by Friday, March 27, noon.

URBAN MISSIONS thrive women’s clinic openings

Thrive Women’s Clinic has the following openings: paid college student intern for both spring and summer 2015 terms; part-time fundraising assistant; full-time pcpc classifieds Whether you’re posting employment opportunities or operations/executive assistant; and part-time fetal looking for a roommate, our classifieds are a great way development presentations coordinator. For more to spread the word to the PCPC community. See our information or to submit a cover letter and resume, up-to-date listings online. Contact Amy Mackenroth, contact jobs.ThriveWC@gmail.com. amymackenroth@gmail.com.

male volunteers needed

ADULT MINISTRY

Our Middle School Ministry keeps growing! We have young guys who need men from generations ahead to navigating change in the second half invest in their spiritual lives. We are looking for small For many people, change is a real challenge; it feels group leaders who are able to commit to co-leading like your world is about to come apart at the seams. a small group of guys for an hour or two each week. Change definitely brings issues to the surface, and the Contact christen.nutter@pcpc.org or 214-224-2802. second half of life brings about a lot of change-change in purpose, roles, identity, capacity, and attitude, just to name a few. Pat Hobin, Director of Adult Ministry, memorial service volunteers We need volunteers to usher or serve as host/hostess will be facilitating a four-week teaching/discussion for our memorial services. Services are held during on the topic of change and how we can actually grow working hours Monday through Friday. Helping these personally and spiritually through the changes Sundays, families during times of loss means so much! Contact March 8–29, 7:00–8:30 pm, Oak Lawn West. Contact pat.hobin@pcpc.org or 214-224-2541. wilma.morgan@pcpc.org or 214-224-2742.

PERFORMING ARTS “A religion that is small enough for our understanding would not be big enough for our needs .”

— Corrie ten Boom

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THIS WEEK FEBRUARY 14, 2015

WOMEN

ron block, guitar

circle 5 meeting

After braving the ice storm of March 2014, Ron Block, veteran of Grammy-winning Alison Krauss & Union station, returns for an encore of bluegrass and roots music, featuring Jeff Taylor and Mark Fain, Sunday, March 1, 6:00 pm, Sanctuary. Childcare provided by reservation for children birth through age five; call 214224-2600 by Thursday, February 26, 5:00 pm. Concert is free. Contact frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633.

We will meet at the home of Carolyn Galloway for Bible study, fellowship, and prayer Tuesday, February 17, 10:00 am, 3405 Amherst Ave. Contact Peggy Skidmore, 214-361-4704.

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Missionary Luncheon for Bill Rhea, 12:15 pm, Fellowship Hall, 224-2551

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Communion Sunday, 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 am, Sanctuary, 224-2632

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Circle 5 Meeting, 10:00 am, 3405 Amherst Ave, 361-4704

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Ron Block, guitar, 6:00 pm, Sanctuary, 224-2633

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Women’s Lenten Prayer, noon, Chapel, 224-2722

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Navigating Change in the Second Half, 7:00-8:30 pm, Oak Lawn West, 224-2541

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Snacks of Blessing, 10:00 am-12:30 pm, 6000 Denton Dr, 224-2501

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STUDENT MINISTRIES

Austin City Project, T Bar M Camp, New Braunfels, TX, 224-2762 Helping Hands, 8:00 am-1:00 pm, Room 263, 224-2742

male middle school youth intern*

This two-year, paid ministry intern will learn and effectively develop the skills needed to minister to fifthsnacks of blessing Attention all youth! Come fill snack bags to bless through eighth-grade students. The purpose is to lead families in the Dallas area Saturday, February 21, students and families into the body of Christ, nurture 10:00 am, BCW Warehouse, 6000 Denton Dr. Lunch them in their relationship with Christ, and equip them provided. Contact jenna.tenpenny@pcpc.org or to serve in the name of Christ. Responsibilities include participating in student ministry team development with 214-224-2501. lay leaders and ministering to students in the church and community. College degree is required. Applications are austin city project 7th–twelfth graders are invited to join us over spring due Sunday, March 1, for interviews prior to a start date break in serving the city of Austin by teaming up of Monday, May 25. Contact cassie.rawson@pcpc.org with ministries, churches, and outreach organizations or 214-224-2762.

March 6–10, TBarM Sports Camp. We will also enjoy fun activities and great teaching times. Register online elementary program coordinator* through Saturday, February 28. Cost is $300. Contact This full-time coordinator will partner with parents and cassie.rawson@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762. leaders to produce a healthy, Gospel-centered ministry to disciple elementary-age children; develop and oversee programs with an active presence; and assist in building effective teams of passionate adults/parents who will YOUNG FAMILIES put the vision of the Elementary Ministry into action.

College degree required. Prefer three years’ experience vbs 2015 Save the date for Vacation Bible School June 8-11 for in Children’s Ministry or church staff, including recruiting children who will be five years old by September 1, 2015, and training. PCPC church member preferred. Contact through rising fourth graders. Registration opens online jamie.tanner@pcpc. org or 214-224-2712.

Friday, March 6. This year’s theme is W.I.L.D. Kingdom: What Is the Lord Doing? based on Colossians 1:13,14. administrative assistant Contract Barrett Ball, vbs@pcpc.org or 214-224-2825. to nursery and childcare* This part-time position helps to provide a safe and godly environment for children in our care (birth through age PCPC EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES age) in preparation for Sunday morning and non-Sunday morning programs and events. Responsibilities include female high school youth intern* administrative support (computer, database, recordThis two-year, paid ministry intern will learn and keeping, communication), classroom preparation and effectively develop the skills needed to minister to ninth- set-up, and assisting in overseeing weekday childcare. through 12th-grade students. The purpose is to lead Requires initiative, multi-tasking, and attending to small students and families into the body of Christ, nurture details while being caring and compassionate. Prefer them in their relationship with Christ, and equip them college degree; two to five years of experience working to serve in the name of Christ. Responsibilities include in children’s ministry in non-profit organization or participating in student ministry team development with equivalent; nursery and childcare experience; proficiency lay leaders and ministering to students in the church and in Microsoft Office; and a PCPC church member. Contact community. College degree is required. Applications are john.primrose@pcpc.org or 214-224-2714. due Sunday, March 1, for interviews prior to a start date of Monday, May 25. Contact cassie.rawson@pcpc.org *To apply, please e-mail resume’ to careers@pcpc.org. or 214-224-2762.

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4124 Oak Lawn Avenue Dallas, TX 75219 214-224-2500 www.pcpc.org www.facebook.com/parkcitiespca www.twitter.com/pcpcnews bit.ly/pcpc-app sunday worship

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–February 1, 2015 budget

$8,562,556

July 1–February 1, 2015 budget

$8,199,453

Budget variance

($363,102)

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VOL. XXV, NO. 4 | FEBRUARY 14, 2015 Park Cities Presbyterian Church Sarah Palmer, editor 4124 Oak Lawn Avenue Dallas, Texas 75219-3152 214-224-2711 • fax 214-224-2711 www.pcpc.org

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