This Week: November 21, 2015

This Week VOL. XXV, NO. 23 | NOVEMBER 21, 2015

SUNDAY DECEMBER 13 4:30 PM and 7:30 PM

An advent celebration for children

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sunday, december 6, 4:30-6:30 pm

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SURVIVING z HOLIDAYS O HELP FOR THOSE DEALING WITH GRIEF DURING THE HOLIDAYS O

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2 | 7:00-8:30 PM | OAK LAWN WEST

calling our church family to

CHURCH-WIDE PRAYER for the giving of thanks for our nation and the world for the mission of Christ’s Kingdom

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 4:00 PM CHAPE CHAPEL

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QUESTIONS? PAT.HOBIN@PCPC.ORG OR 214-224-2541

QUESTIONS? LAURALYNN.JACCAR@PCPC.ORG OR 214-224-2737 See Page 2 See Page 2

FIND donation boxes to fill around the church FILL them with canned/non-perishable foods BRING to PCPC through NOVEMBER 30 for Boxes of Blessing Join PCPC families and friends

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 9:00 am—12:30 pm 6100 Cedar Springs Road please rsvp: register.pcpc.org or email charlotte.medley@pcpc.org SEE PAGE 3

H ymn S ing SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29 11:00 AM, CHAPEL See Page 2

OUR FAMILY

EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

sympathies

EVERYONE

•Christopher and Sasha Adkins (CC#17) on the loss of his father, Rebekah, Theresa, Christian, Carmen, Ariel, and Rachel Adkins (CC#17) on the loss of their grandfather, Dr. Cecil Adkins, on November 3, 2015

births • Heidi Sophia Hilkemann, daughter of Erica and Adam Hilkemann, on November 8, 2015

WOMEN

basics and beyond

advent prayer: lift up your heart

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, through December, 13, 9:30–11:00 am, Room 302-304, 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 about some things you heard in the New Members’ Class. Basics and Beyond is open to everyone. Contact mark.fulmer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2581 for more information.

We long to worship the savior with new passion this Christmas. Come Tuesday, December 1, 7:00–8:30 pm to 3814 Potomac and prepare your heart for the upcoming season with a time of prayer and worship to celebrate Christ our King. For further information contact leslie.newman@pcpc.org or 214-224-2722.

church-wide prayer

Join us Sunday, November 22, 4:00 pm, in the Chapel Calling our church family to Church-wide prayer: for the giving of thanks, for our nation and world, and for the mission of Christ’s Kingdom, Sunday, November 22, Chapel. Contact lauralynn.jaccar@pcpc.org or 214224-2737.

all-church hymn sing

Join us Sunday, November 29, 11:00 am, in the Chapel as we joyfully lift our voices to the Lord in praise and thanksgiving! If you don’t have a Sunday Morning Community or if yours isn’t meeting on this Thanksgiving weekend, come gather with us. No musical talent required! Contact mark.fulmer@pcpc. org or 214-224-2581 for more information.

surviving the holidays – griefshare

women’s prayer – first mondays

Come as you are to the home of Lori Turpin, 3620 Centenary, Monday, December 7, 9:00-9:45 am 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. Contact allisontdowell@ gmail.com or ebrink1@mac.com for more information.

FAMILIES family advent service

On Sunday, December 6, 4:30 pm, we will host an evening of Fellowship, Fun, and Worship geared for the whole family! We’ll start with an interactive service in the Sanctuary to explain the meaning, symbols, and traditions of Advent. The service is followed by dinner, fellowship, and crafts in the Fellowship Hall. There will be Family Advent resources available for purchase.

Dinner is free. RSVP at register.pcpc.org. Contact childrensministry@pcpc.org or 214-224-2556.

As the holidays approach, it is our desire to provide a song and story small measure of support to those of you who have lost Join the Children’s Ministry Friday, December 11, 10:30a loved one recently. A special gathering will be held 11:30 am, in Room 122 for Song & Story! The program on Wednesday, December 2, 7:00–8:30 pm in the Oak is suitable for toddlers through Kindergarten. We will Lawn West Conference Room. Light refreshments will sing songs, listen to stories, and have an exciting time! be offered, followed by a video and group discussion. Iced tea and water will be provided to parents; lunch For more information contact pat.hobin@pcpc.org or will not be served. No RSVP is necessary. We hope to see you there! Contact childrensministry@pcpc.org or 214-224-2541.

214-224-2556.

advent memorial service

“My heart is filled with thankfulness to Him who walks beside; Who floods my weaknesses with strength and causes fears to fly; Whose ev’ry promise is enough for ev’ry step I take, Sustaining me with arms of love and crowning me with grace.”

—Keith Getty & Stuart Townend

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THIS WEEK NOVEMBER 21, 2015

This service replaces our usual Vespers service in the Chapel on Wednesday, December 9, 5:30–6:30 pm and offers an opportunity for those grieving the loss of loved ones to remember them while worshipping through prayer, song, and the reading of God’s Word.

We welcome you to come between 5:00 pm and 5:30 pm to the area outside the Chapel to receive a card on which you may print the name of your loved one to come forward during the service and light a candle in memory of your lost loved one. Contact virginia. vandermeer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2638.

childcare positions available We have paid childcare positions and supervisory roles available for Tuesday and Thursday mornings, evening and weekend special events. For more information, contact gale.emerson@pcpc.org or 214-224-2566.

WORLD MISSIONS stock the pcpc missionary house Help stock our missionary house. View our gift registry at Target.com (first name: missionary; last name: house; under the college registry). Items may be dropped off in the donation box in the main hallway at PCPC or shipped directly to PCPC, Attn: Cindy Rhea, 4124 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219. Contact cindy.rhea@pcpc. org or 214-224-2551.

Looking for Thanksgiving and Christmas service opportunities?

Contact urban.missions@pcpc.org for more information.

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Boxes of Blessing, 9:00 am–12:30 pm, 6100 Cedar Springs Rd., 224-2715

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

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

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Church-wide Prayer, 4:00 pm, Chapel, 224-2737

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Family Advent Service, 4:30–6:30 pm, Sanctuary, 224-2556

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

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

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Advent Memorial Service, 5:30–6:30 pm, Chapel, 224-2368

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Advent Prayer: Lift Up Your Heart, 7:00–8:30 pm, 3814 Potomac, 224-2722

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Song and Story, 10:30–11:30 am, Room 122, 224-2502

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

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Emmanuel, 4:30 pm and 7:30 pm, Sanctuary, 224-2635

URBAN MISSIONS

WORSHIP AND THE ARTS

cans for boxes of blessing

emmanuel: christmas concert

Bring canned and other non-perishable food items through November 30, 8:00 am-6:00 pm for our Christmas Boxes of Blessing packing day. Donation boxes may be picked up and dropped off in the Main Hallway. Contact charlotte.medley@pcpc.org or 214224-2715.

boxes of blessing

Park Cities Presbyterian Church presents its traditional candlelight concert featuring carols and seasonal favorites Sunday, December 13, at both 4:30 pm and 7:30 pm presented by the children’s, youth, and adult choirs with symphony orchestra—reminding us that Emmanuel, “God with us,“ came into the world to pierce the darkness with His light of hope, joy and salvation.

Join over 1,400 volunteers at the ninth annual Boxes of Blessing Packing Day! Saturday, December 5, A free ticket is required, and the concerts are open to 9:00 am–12:30 pm, 6100 Cedar Springs Rd. Contact the public. Tickets will be available online at pcpc.org.

If you have questions regarding tickets, please call our charlotte.medley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2715. ticket line, 214-224-2635.

behind every door is hiring

New PCPC Ministry Partner, Behind Every Door, is service of friendship volunteers looking to hire a full time Opportunity Coordinator. needed Position will focus on volunteer coordination and We need volunteers to tear off the top page of the development, grant writing, fundraising and social Service of Friendship pads on Sundays or Mondays. If you can do one week of the month or more, contact media. Contact will@behindeverydoor.org. amy.tassos@pcpc.org or 214-224-2740.

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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

It’s Poinsettia Time!

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ach Christmas season we offer PCPC members the opportunity to purchase a poinsettia ($8.00 each) in memory of or honor of a friend or family member. They will be in the sanctuary Sunday, December 13, 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 13, and December 20. You may take your plant with you following the Christmas Eve evening services if you wish to do so. 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.

Poinsettia reservation form Please reserve one plant ($8.00 per plant): In HONOR of or In MEMORY of

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

Given by Phone number of donor Please make check payable to PCPC and mail to: PCPC, Attention Jayne Bjork 4124 Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX 75219.

Mail or hand deliver to be received by December 2, 2015.

general fund budget

2015/2016 operating budget

$13,300,000

July 1–November 8 2015 budget

$3,691,219

July 1–November 8 2015 giving

$3,233,292

Budget variance

($457,927)

NOVMEBER 21, 2015 THIS WEEK

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Baptisms November 15, 2015

ADVENT PRAYER LIFT UP YOUR HEART

William Taylor Clark

son of Meredith and Taylor Clark

Hope Elizabeth Douglas

daughter of Megan and Ben Douglas

Samuel Micah Douglas son of Megan and Ben Douglas

Emma May Fein

daughter of Lindsay and Jeffery Fein

A TIME OF PRAYER AND WORSHIP TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1 7:00–8:30 PM 3814 POTOMAS LESLIE.NEWMAN@PCPC.ORG PCPC.ORG/WOMEN

Elizabeth Grace Morrison

daughter of Sarah and Chris Morrison

Annie Claire Pollard

daughter of Erina and Cory Pollard

John McNeil Smith

son of Libby and Ben Smith

Ann Elizabeth Wallace

daughter of Kiki and Andy Wallace

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Rhett Trusler

Sophie Ward

Elise Waterston

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