This Week: September 12, 2015

This Week VOL. XXV, NO. 18 | SEPTEMBER 12, 2015

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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

deaths

EVERYONE

• Betty Laymon (CC#04), mother of Rick (and Kathy) Laymon; grandmother of Mark Laymon (CC#14) and Jane Hutcheson, on August 31, 2015. sympathies

• Leslie and Doug Hoy (CC#02) on the loss of her father; Ginny, Harrison, and Henry Hoy (CC#02) on the loss of their grandfather, Benjamin T. McElroy on August 16, 2015 • Liz Humphrey (CC#08) on the loss of her father; Jordan Humphrey (CC#08) and Eryn (and Josh) Springer (CC#19) on the loss of their grandfather, Bobby G. Dawson on August 22, 2015. births

• Mary Charlotte Meyer, daughter of Lindsey and Kirk Meyer, on August 10, 2015 • Emma Allean Stanley, daughter of Kristin and Clayton Stanley, on August 13, 2015 • John McNeil (Mac) Smith, son of Libby and Ben Smith, on August 19, 2015 • James Able Pridgen, son of Katherine and Brandon Pridgen, on August 30, 2015

union

Union is an eight-week course meeting September 16– November 4, 7:00 pm, in Oak Lawn West. The course Learn about PCPC’s vision, purpose, ministries, is $60 per couple and covers topics such as The Biblical service opportunities, fellowship opportunities, Meaning of Marriage, Communication, In-Laws, Biblical membership, and more this fall Sundays, September Roles of Husband and Wife, Money and Stewardship, 13–November 1, 9:30 am, Room 302/304. Contact Conflict Management and Sex. Opened to engaged, debbie.blanton@pcpc.org or 214-224-2744. seriously dating, and newly married couples. Contact amy.tassos@pcpc.org or 214-224-2740.

new member class

congregational prayer for pastors

Come join us in the Sanctuary for a congregational prayer for our PCPC pastors on Sunday, September 13, 4:00 pm. Childcare is available by reservation for children birth-5. Please call 214-224-2600 by Friday, September 11. Contact sally.rogers@pcpc.org or 214224-2755.

vespers

divorce care Are you seeking help and healing for the hurt of separation or divorce? Join our weekly support group.

Materials are $25 (scholarships available). The course starts on Wednesday, September 16, is open to the community, and covers topics such as The Road to Healing, Facing My Anger, and New Relationships.

Childcare reservations available by calling 214-2242600 at least 24 hours before each week’s class.

Contact divorcecare@pcpc.org or 214-224-2683.

Vespers is a unique PCPC experience. This weekly intimate communion service is rich and refreshing as you worship the Lord Jesus Christ. It features hymns, prayer, scripture reading, meditations, and communion. helping hands Join us every Wednesday, 5:30 pm, in the Chapel. Please join with your deacons to extend your helping Contact amy.tassos@pcpc.org or 214-224-2740 . hands to our single moms, widows/ers, senior adults, and those with chronic illness who have asked for your assistance around their homes on Saturday, pcpc@work presents: gloria nelund The PCPC@WORK lunch series featuring speakers who September 26, 8:00 am–1:00 pm. To volunteer contact have integrated their faith and work continues with wilma.morgan@pcpc.org or 214-224-2742.

Gloria Nelund on Thursday, September 17, 12:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Gloria spent 30 years on Wall women serving women at exodus Street and retired as CEO of North American Private ministries Wealth Management at Deutsche Bank. She aslo co- Women! Roll up your sleeves and join in a morning founded and currently runs TriLinc Global. If you have serving the women and children of Exodus on Saturday, not registered for the series visit www.register.pcpc.org. September 26, 9:00 am–1:00 pm. Please sign up and Contact debbie.blanton@pcpc.org or 214-224-2744. let us know you are coming and where you would like to serve at pcpc.org/women. Contact cmanigold@att. midweek net.

Join us weekly for dinner, fellowship, and study this fall September 16–December 16, Wednesdays, 5:30-9:00 pcpc foundation vision night pm. From kids to adults, there is sure to be something The vision night will bring to life the vision for the for everyone. View the complete schedule at pcpc. Foundation and give an overview of its concept and org/midweek. Contact summer.steinfeld@pcpc.org or purpose on Thursday, October 8, 7:00–8:30 pm, in 214-224-2549.

Fellowship Hall. Contact nancy.ross@pcpc.org or 214224-2739.

reinvest

“Our worst days are never so bad that you are beyond the reach of God’s grace.

And your best days are never so good that you are beyond the need of God’s grace.”

— Jerry Bridges

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THIS WEEK SEPTEMBER 12, 2015

Looking for a way to serve at PCPC? Reinvest in the next generation! PCPC Children’s and Youth Ministries YOUTH are currently seeking volunteers to reinvest in the lives of children and youth. Contact austin.ariail@pcpc.org middle school fall retreat or 214-224-2502 for Children’s Ministry and christen. All fifth to eighth graders: Our Middle School Fall Retreat, Unplugged, is almost here, so save the date nutter@pcpc.org or 214-224-2802 for Youth Ministry. for the weekend of October 16–18 at Sky Ranch. We will head to camp in East Texas for a weekend of great trans:parenting Parents of middle and high school students are invited teaching, fun games, and awesome adventures. Please to join our Youth Ministry staff on Sunday, September visit pcpc.org/events for more information, or contact 20, 11:00 am–12:00 pm, for a discussion about what cassie.rawson@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762. you can expect over the next year. You will also hear more on changes that you will see and how it fits into our mission and vision for our ministry. Contact cassie. rawson@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.

september 13

Prayer Time For PCPC Missionaries 8:30-9:30 am, Room 205, 224-2551

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New Member Class 9:30-11:00 am, Room 302/304, 224-2744

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Congregational Prayer for Pastors 4:00 pm, Sanctuary, 224-2775

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Women’s Prayer, 9:00-9:45 am, 3620 Centenary, 224-2722

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Fall Musikgarten 10:00-11:30 am, Room 109, 224-2633

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Women’s Fall Bible Studies Start, 224-2722

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Men’s Tuesday Morning Bible Study, 7:00-8:30 am, Fellowship Hall, 224-2549

WORSHIP AND ARTS

WOMEN

fall musikgarten

women’s prayer

Come join us for family fun and learning! Provide your child with an excellent musical foundation while bonding with your child and new friends. For parents (or grandparents) and children, ages birth to 5 years.

Classes start Monday, September 14. Contact frances. cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633.

children’s and youth choirs call A new semester of learning opportunities and worship participation for singers Kindergarten through grade 12 will begin soon. First rehearsals are Sunday, September 13 for high-school, and Wednesday, September 16 for grades K-8. Preregistration is required for kindergarten and first grade due to limited enrollment. For more information, contact lynda.fray@pcpc.org or 214-2242636.

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MIDWEEK Startup, 5:30-9:00 pm, 224-2549

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PCPC@Work: Gloria Nelund, 12:00 pm, Fellowship Hall, 224-2744

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Trans:parenting, 11:00 am-12:00 pm, Oak Lawn East, 224-2762

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Andrew Peterson Concert, 12:00 pm, Sanctuary, 224-2633

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PCPC@Work: Maxwell Anderson, 12:00 pm, Fellowship Hall, 224-2744

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Helping Hands, 8:00 am-1:00 pm, 224-2742

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Women Serving Women, 9:00 am-1:00pm, 4630 Munger Avenue

Come as you are to pray boldly and dependently on Christ. We value confidentiality and promise to respect your time. We will be praying for the concerns of our hearts, family, community, city and the world. Begins September 14. Contact allisontdowell@gmail.com or ebrink1@mac.com.

WORLD MISSIONS teach esl this year If you speak English, you can help our neighbors lacking this indispensable resource. Volunteer one morning or evening a week from September 14–May 14. Contact elizabeth.cunningham@pcpc.org or 214-224-2528.

prayer time for pcpc missionaries

Join others to pray through the Missionary Prayer Booklet on September 13, 8:30–9:30 am in the Parlor.

For more than twenty years now, Andrew Peterson has We meet the second Sunday of every month. Contact been quietly inspiring hearts one song at a time. Come cindy.rhea@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551. see him perform on Sunday, September 20, 6:00 pm. Admission is free, and an offering will be taken to support future Performing Arts events. Childcare is URBAN MISSIONS provided by reservation only for children from birth to age 5. Please call 214-224-2600 by Friday, September act is hiring 18, at noon. Contact frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214- PCPC Ministry Partner, Advocates for Community 224-2633.

Transformation, is hiring for several positions. Learn more at www.actdallas.org/join-our-team.

andrew peterson concert

MEN tuesday morning bible study This study is a wonderful opportunity to grow in fellowship with other men as we strive to live together in the grace of Jesus Christ! The study starts Tuesday, September 15. Contact summer.steinfeld@pcpc.org or 214-224-2549.

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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

tuesday night

budget

This weekly Bible study for young adults in their 20s and 30s meets Tuesdays, September 8–December 15, 7:00–9:00 pm. Bring neighbors, co-workers, and/or family to hear how Jesus is the answer to the questions of everyday life. All young adults are welcome. Contact johnpaul.schulze@pcpc.org or 214-224-2584.

pcpc.org/give

2015/2016 operating budget

$13,300,000

July 1–August 16, 2015 budget

$1,381,891

July 1–August 16, 2015 giving

$1,316,262

Budget variance

($65,629)

SEPTEMBER 12, 2015 THIS WEEK

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VOL. XXV, NO.18 | SEPTEMBER 12, 2015 Park Cities Presbyterian Church Carl Sullivan, editor 4124 Oak Lawn Avenue Dallas, Texas 75219-3152 214-224-2711 • fax 214-224-2711 www.pcpc.org

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