This Week: October 24, 2015

This Week VOL. XXV, NO. 21 | OCTOBER 24, 2015

WEDNESDAYS THROUGH NOVEMBER 18 | NOON | ROOM 262

NOVEMBER 13 • DECEMBER 11 10:30-11:30 AM • ROOM 122 • NO RSVP

OUR FAMILY

EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

deaths

EVERYONE

• Margaret “Marg” Stelter (CC#04), on October 3, 2015.

• Ryan “Brownie” Seals (CC#05), on October 4, 2015.

vespers This weekly intimate communion service is rich and refreshing as you worship the Lord Jesus Christ. Join us every Wednesday, 5:30 pm, in the Chapel. Contact amy.tassos@pcpc.org or 214-224-2740.

basics and beyond

MEN how do we know?

Find answer to questions you’ve always had about the Bible. Join Hollis Jones and Mark Davis for a six-week series looking at many of the questions people have about the Bible. Is every word trustworthy? How did we get the 66 books? How can I defend Scripture in a world that rejects it? Bring your questions to our lunch together for six Wednesdays, 12:00–1:15 pm, October 14-November 18, Fellowship Hall. RSVP at register.pcpc.org. Contact lauralynn.jaccar@pcpc.org or 214-224-2737.

What did you say when your mom asked why you’re going to a Presbyterian church? What does it mean to say you’re reformed? Join us Sundays, starting November 8, 9:30–11:00 am, Room 301, for Basics and Beyond, a new six–week class that will explore and explain the theological identity of our church. Taught by our pastors, this will be an opportunity to learn more WOMEN about some things you heard in the New Members’ Class. Basics and Beyond is open to everyone. Contact women s prayer second sundays jmarkfulm@aol.com for more information.

Come as you are to pray boldly and dependently on Christ. The next prayer time is November 8, 5:30–6:30 pm, 3620 Centenary. We value confidentiality and counseling 101 Join us Monday, November 9, 7:00–8:30 pm, in the promise to respect your time. We will be praying for OLW Classroom for session two. A panel discussion will the concerns of our hearts, family, community, city and be used to address the development of a specific skill the world. Questions? Contact allisontdowell@gmail. set to healthily deal with conflict. Panel members will com or ebrink1@mac.com. be Dr. Elizabeth Ritz, Lani Kenfield (LPC), and Dr. Lee Jagers. To register for the event or to get past materials know and be known please contact pat.hobin@pcpc.org or 214-224-2541.

PCPC pastors Mark Davis, Paul Goebel, and Chad Scruggs will talk candidly about how they know Christ and what it means to them to continue to know Jesus all church hymn sing Join us Sunday, November 29, 11:00 am, in the better. Join us Tuesday, November 10, 7:00–9:00 pm, Chapel as we joyfully lift our voices to the Lord in at the Granada Theater, for a night of laughter and praise and thanksgiving! If you don’t have a Sunday learning how to be known in Christ. Please register to Morning Community or if yours isn’t meeting on this attend. This event is $12. Details and trailer on www.

Thanksgiving weekend, come gather with us. No pcpc.org/women. For further deatils contact leslie. musical talent required! Contact jmarkfulm@aol.com newman@pcpc.org or 214-224-2722. or 214-224-2581 for more information.

’

-

pcpc foundation – prayer support

As with any endeavor, we would like to undergird all Foundation efforts with prayer. If you would like to commit to praying once a month for Foundation needs in response to a regular email, please drop an email to nancy.ross@pcpc.org.

surviving the holidays–griefshare

“Every Christian should be both conservative and radical; conservative in preserving the faith and radical in applying it” —John Stott

2

THIS WEEK OCTOBER 24, 2015

FAMILIES volunteer training The Family Ministry invites all volunteers working with children or youth ages 17 and under to attend an important training session Sunday, November 1, 12:15–2:30 pm, Room 301, to discuss and learn more about MinistrySafe Awareness and Protection at PCPC. MinistrySafe co-founder Kim Norris will deliver sexual abuse awareness and prevention training to all volunteers. Updated policy and procedure information will also be provided at this training.

As the Holidays approach, it is our desire to provide a small measure of support to those of you who have lost a loved one recently. A special gathering will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 7:00–8:30 pm and again on Wednesday, December 2, 7:00–8:30 pm in the Oak Lawn West Conference Room. Light refreshments will be offered, followed by a video and group discussion. While this training is geared primarily toward volunteers, For more information contact pat.hobin@pcpc.org or it is open to anyone interested in learning more about PCPC’s awareness and protection program.

214-224-2541.

Lunch and childcare (birth to 10 years) is provided with registration. Please register for both by Wednesday, October 28, at register.pcpc.org. Contact heather. squibb@pcpc.org or 214-224-2679.

october 30

Young Adults Night Of Worship, 7:00–8:30 pm, Chapel, 224-2728

november

8

Basics and Beyond, 9:30–10:30 pm, Room 301, 224-2736

9

Women’s Prayer Second Sundays, 5:30–6:30 pm, 3620 Centenary, 224-2722

9

Counseling 101, 7:00–8:30 pm, OLW Classroom, 224-2541

1

Volunteer Training, 12:15–2:30 pm, Room 301, 224-2679

10

Know and Be Known, 7:00–9:00 pm, Granada Theatre, 224-2722

6

Simon Johnson Concert, 7:30 pm, Sanctuary, 224-2633

11

GriefShare, 7:00–8:30 pm, OLW Conference Room, 224-2541

8

EXTEND World Missions Sunday, worship services, 3:00–7:00 pm, 224-2523

29

All–Church Hymn Sing, 11:00 am–12:15 pm, Chapel, 224-2581

YOUNG ADULTS

bikes needed

tuesday night

WORSHIP AND THE ARTS

Do you have a bike that you never use or is in night of worship need of repair? Our newest ministry partner, H.I.S. Young Adults (Singles, Marrieds, Families) join us for a BridgeBuilders, needs adult-sized bikes for their clients night of prayer and worship Friday, October 30, 7:00- in job training. Bikes can be dropped off Monday8:30 pm, Chapel. Childcare is available for children Friday between 10:00 am-4:00 pm at 2075 W. birth-5 by reservation. Please call 214-224-2600 by Commerce Street, Dallas 75208. Questions? Contact Wednesday, October 28. RSVP to erin.golangco@pcpc. TrogTrogdon@yahoo.com or 214-263-5806. org or 214-224-2728.

This weekly Bible study for young adults in their 20s and 30s meets Tuesdays through December 15, 7:00–9:00 pm, Oak Lawn East. Bring neighbors, coworkers, 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 214224-2584.

WORLD MISSIONS extend: world missions sunday

For one day, Sunday, November 8, the whole PCPC family will focus on God’s commission for the Church to extend His Kingdom to every nation. Dr. Lloyd Kim (new Coordinator for Mission to the World) will preach at all morning services. Come back at 3:00 pm to attend two of nine available seminars, while children experience the Underground Church! An International Dinner will follow in Fellowship Hall at 5:30 pm. Questions?

Contact crystal.bagby@pcpc.org or 214-224-2523.

esl needs chatterers Bless others with small talk by stopping by ESL conversation practice in Fellowship Hall, Wednesdays, 7:00–8:30 pm, Wednesdays during Midweek. All English speakers (native and new) welcome! No RSVP needed. Questions? ESL@pcpc.org.

simon johnson concert Simon Johnson, critically acclaimed organist of St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, England, will perform a recital on PCPC’s Schoenstein organ Friday, November 6, 7:30 pm. A brilliant and sensitive musician, his playing has been called “spine-tinglingly sublime.” This event is co-sponsored by the Dallas Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. The concert is free, open to the public, and doors open 30 minutes prior to the performance. Questions? Contact francis.cope@pcpc. org or 214-224-2633.

Park Cities p r e s b y t e r i a n c h u r c h ( PCA )

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

URBAN MISSIONS boxes of blessings Join over 1,400 volunteers at the 9th annual Boxes of Blessing Packing Day! Saturday, December 5, 9:00 am–12:30 pm, 6100 Cedar Springs Rd. Contact charlotte.medley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2715.

budget

2015/2016 operating budget

$13,300,000

July 1–October 11 2015 budget

$2,837,551

July 1–October 11 2015 giving

$2,525,674

Budget variance

($311,877)

OCTOBER 24, 2015 THIS WEEK

3

Baptisms October 18, 2015

Hudson Christopher Hawkins son of Lane and Robbie Hawkins

Anna Grace Garnier

daughter of Sarah and Matt Garnier

Spencer Thomas Moss

son of Whitney and Spencer Moss

Jane Moreland Haley

daughter of Caroline and Brian Haley

James Joseph Perkins

son of Hallye and Stephen Perkins

Kate Harper Williams

daughter of Cherie and Robert Williams

VOL. XXV, NO.21 | OCTOBER 24, 2015

Ella Frances Coates

daughter of Katie and Tait Coates