THIS WEEK: January 19, 2013

Vol. XXIiI, No. 2 | January 19, 2013

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They got skillz. Don’t miss Adkins & Nielson in concert.

DivorceCare is here. It's not too late to join.

Vespers: Funny word. Powerful service.

A missions conference unlike any you’ve ever experienced.

2012–2013 PCPC Performing Arts Series

s n i k Ad els& n o Ni uary 3 r b e F , Sunday 7:00 pm & 0 0 : 5 e Hall g d i r b Cam

2013 Missions Weekend featuring

Al LaCour Friday, 7:00 pm

A Vision for Your Home Enjoy a ladies' night out!

dinner and childcare provided

Saturday, 8:30 pm

Biblical Hospitality seminar

breakfast provided

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Al LaCour, National

Coordinator for RUF International

Sunday Worship Services and Morning Communities

A Vision for the World

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

births

everyone

• Philip Douglass Taylor, son of Courtney and Daniel Taylor, on January 1, 2013 marriages

• Jessica Nicole Tron and Yongil Elliot Lee, on December 22, 2012 deaths

• Harriet Deison (CC#21), wife of Pete Deison (CC#21), on December 29, 2012 • Patric Turner (CC#22), on December 31, 2012 • Mary Katherine Rawlins (CC#13), wife of Erle Rawlins III (CC#13), on January 1, 2013 • Nelson Brittain Schwarz (CC#21), son of Julia and Blake Schwarz (CC#21); grandson of Ellen and Paul Flowers (CC#11); greatgrandson of Caroline and Bunker Hunt (CC#13), on January 5, 2013 • Marilynn Hensley (CC#05), on January 6, 2013 • Peg St. Peter (CC#04), on December 21, 2012

pcpc part-time employment

PCPC seeks a part-time (20 hours) Admin. Assistant to Counseling: If you or someone you know would be midweek Join us on Wednesdays for an evening of worship, interested in this position, please visit http://jobsatpcpc. dinner, fellowship, and teaching, Wednesdays, org or contact careers@pcpc.org or 214-224-2740. through April 17, 5:30–8:30 pm. There is Vespers at 5:30 pm, Chapel. Dinner is at 5:30 pm, Fellowship temporary pcpc employment Hall. Then adult classes follow dinner. Contact PCPC seeks a temporary part-time administrative debbie.blanton@pcpc.org or 214-224-2744. position: Duties may include: answering phones, data entry, preparing vendor invoices for approval, creating spreadsheets in Excel, flyers in Publisher, and other new member class Come and learn about PCPC’s vision, purpose, administrative duties. Prefer two years of experience ministries, service opportunities, fellowship and proficiency in Microsoft Office. If interested and opportunities, membership, and more, January 20– available please forward your resume to careers@ March 3, Sundays, 9:30–10:40 am, Room 302–304. pcpc.org.

Contact debbie.blanton@pcpc.org or 214-224-2744.

worship & arts

divorcecare Are you seeking help and healing for the hurt of separation or divorce? Join us Wednesdays, through April 17, 7:00–8:30 pm, Room 263. Materials are $25 (scholarships available). Contact divorcecare@pcpc.org or 214-224-2683.

young adults bible study

musikgarten classes These exciting group music lessons encourage young children to explore and develop their love of music, and build the mother-child bond. Classes last for fifteen weeks, January 21—May 13. Birth to age three and a half are welcome. Online registration and class information can be found at www.pcpcartsacademy.org. Contact frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633.

• Suzanne and Malcolm Robertson (CC#08), on the loss of her father; Janie and Bud Robertson (CC#08) on the loss of their grandfather, John “Jock” Ashby Jr., on December 23, 2012

This weekly Bible study of singles in their 20s and 30s meets every Tuesday, 7:00 pm, Oak Lawn East High School Room. Join us for worship, teaching, and fellowship afterwards. Contact park cities players mckenzie.edwards@pcpc.org or 214-232-7959.

The Arts Academy at PCPC is excited to announce our new musical theater program taught by Laurie Hargrave and Carrie Ellen Adamian, The Park Cities Players, need counseling help?

Then contact the PCPC Counseling Ministry. Our coun- beginning this January. http://pcpcartsacademy.org. seling services are fee-based. We continue to offer a Contact frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633. complimentary consultation for those interested in external counseling referrals or for those who need adkins & nielson to discuss a reduced fee. Visit counseling.pcpc.org to Beloved PCPC artists, cellist Christopher Adkins and view a special introductory video. If you would like to pianist Stephen Nielson, offer a recital in the intimate set up an appointment with one of our counselors, or setting of Cambridge Hall themed, “Music of Darkness have questions, please contact Jeff White, counseling@ and Light,” Sunday, February 3, 5:00 pm & 7:00 pm, pcpc.org or 214-224-2693.

Cambridge Hall. Space is very limited, so please arrive early. Contact frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633.

• Hannah and Ed Parker (CC#14), on the loss of his father; Tatiana Parker (CC#14) on the loss of her grandfather, Printiss Parker, on December 25, 2012

You can now enjoy all of PCPC’s videos online, including the Stories of Rescue and much more at www.vimeo.com/pcpc.

sympathy

• Casey and John Cogburn, on the loss of her daughter, Krissy Koons Jackson, on December 11, 2012 • Leslie and Doug Hoy (CC#12), on the loss of his father; Harrison, Ginny, and Henry Hoy (CC#12) on the loss of their grandfather, Walter Hoy, on December 20, 2012

• Sara and Stan Gardner (CC#08), on the loss of his sister; Madison, Helen, and Luke Gardner (CC#08) on the loss of their aunt, Mollie Gardner, on December 26, 2012 • Betsy and Stan Keith (CC#13), on the loss of his mother; Mary Grace and Jennifer Keith (CC#13) on the loss of their grandmother; Laura Keith (CC#18) on the loss of her grandmother; Emily and Preston Roush (out-of-town members) on the loss of her grandmother, Dorothy Keith, on January 2, 2013

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This Week january 19, 2013

stories of rescue and more

Resolution #1: Download the PCPC mobile app

Resolution #2: Listen to one sermon per week

Women women’s spring bible studies

Women’s Bible studies have resumed. If you are not currently in a Bible study, we would love for you to join. For more information, visit www.pcpcwomen.org/ bible-studies. Please remember to also register your child for childcare in conjunction with your Bible study by calling 214-224-2600. For more information, contact kari.stainback@pcpc.org or 214-224-2738.

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years of encouraging, Christ-exalting, PCPC sermons in your pocket.

Seriously, download the app.

february

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23-4/17 DivorceCare, Wednesdays, 7:00–8:30 pm, Room 263, 224-2683 21-7/9

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Women’s spring Bible studies, various days and times, 224-2738

23-12/15 Young Adult Bible study, Tuesdays, 7:00 pm, High School Room, 224-7959

Adkins & Nielson, 5:00 & 7:00 pm, Cambridge Hall, 224-2633 Lift up Your Eyes missions conference, 224-2551

march

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Midweek begins, Wednesdays, 5:30–8:30 pm, 224-2744

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New Member class starts, Sundays, 9:30–10:40 am, Room 302–304, 224-2744

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Musikgarten classes begin, 10:15–11:30 am, Musikgarten Room, 224-2633

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Park Cities Players launches, 224-2633

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Austin City Project, T Bar M Sports Camp, 224-2762

28-2/10 Urgent need for East Asia mission trip, East Asia, 817-233-9840

urban ministries esl needs spring volunteers ESL needs evening volunteers for the spring semester, January 22–May 8, 2013. Contact elizabeth.cunningham @pcpc.org or 214-224-2528.

Student Ministries austin city project

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unique

PCPC experience

Hymns Scripture Meditation Communion

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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

Seventh–twelfth graders: Join us in serving the city of Austin by teaming up with ministries, churches, and outreach organizations, March 8–12, T Bar M Sports Camp. You will also enjoy fun activities and great teaching. Don’t forget to invite your friends! Online registration is available at www.pcpchighschool.org or www.pcpcmiddleschool.org. Contact sarah.palmer@ pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.

sunday worship

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

60+ community

communion

Sundays, 8:00–9:00 am Wednesday Vespers, 5:30–6:00 pm

homebound member care Are you homebound? We would love an opportunity to minister to you, pray for you, and let you know that we care. If you are reading this and you know of a PCPC member or regular attendee who is homebound, please contact our office using the contact information below.

One of our foremost goals is to make sure our flock is cared for and remembered. We have volunteers who would love to visit, mail cards, and make phone calls.

Contact jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771.

24/7 prayer hotline

Vespers

Wednesdays, 5:30 pm, Chapel

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

amy.tassos@pcpc.org, 214-224-2740

2012/2013 operating budget

$12,200,000

medical equipment closet

July 1–January 6, 2013 budget

$7,057,550

60+ Community is in the process of setting up a Medical Equipment Closet. If you have equipment you no longer need or want, and it is in good condition, call our office.

Contact jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771.

July 1–January 6, 2013 giving

$6,968,560

Budget variance

($88,989)

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Vol. XXIIi, No. 2 | january 19, 2013 Park Cities Presbyterian Church JD Lemming, editor 4124 Oak Lawn Avenue Dallas, Texas 75219-3152 214-224-2711 • fax 214-224-2711 www.pcpc.org

Periodical Postage Paid at Dallas, Texas

This Week (007-362) is published biweekly except once in December by Park Cities Presbyterian Church, 4124 Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX 75219. Periodical postage paid at Dallas, Texas 75219. POSTMASTER: send address changes to THIS WEEK, 4124 Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX 75219‑3152.

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• Seven-week course for children in grades two through six • Taught by Laurie Hargrave and Carrie Ellen Adamian • Classes begin Tuesday, January 22, or Thursday, January 24 • Questions? frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633