Vol. XXIiI, No. 3 | february 2, 2013
2013 Missions Weekend featuring
Al LaCour Friday, February 22, 7:00 pm
A Vision for Your Home Enjoy a ladies' night out!
dinner and childcare provided
For Friday night only: RSVP to Anna Graber by Tuesday, February 19 or by calling 214-224-2551. Childcare provided for infants through 5 year olds. Register at 214-224-2600 by Tuesday, February 19, 4:00 pm.
“Look, I tell you, lift up your eyes, and see that the fields are white for harvest.”
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ark your calendars for a missions conference unlike any you have ever attended. Come hear about ways you can use your home and build relationships to minister to the nations right here in Dallas. Thousands of international students living in our city are eager to interact with Americans and form relationships.
Saturday, February 23, 8:30 pm
Biblical Hospitality seminar
breakfast provided
Sunday, February 24, Sunday Worship Services and Morning Communities
A Vision for the World
Al LaCour,
National Coordinator for RUF International
2012–2013 PCPC Performing Arts Series
Sunday, February 3 5:00 & 7:00 pm Cambridge Hall SEE PAGE 2
with guest singer, Donnie Ray Albert
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
• Henry Hayden Springer, son of Mary and Tim Springer, on January 17, 2013 deaths
• Dorothy “Dottie” Groth (CC#11), on December 28, 2012 • James Wroughton Sr. (CC#17), husband of Gloria Wroughton (CC#17); father of Jim Wroughton Jr. (CC#17), on January 20, 2013 sympathy
• Terry and Bob Rowling (CC#02) on the loss of her father, Albert R. Richard Hennersdorf, on January 7, 2013 • Melony and Reg Combs (CC#04) on the loss of her brother, Earl Meyers, on January 10, 2013 • Kathy and Steve Giese (CC#16) on the loss of his brother, Mark Giese, on January 16, 2013 • Kristina and Phil Whitcomb (CC#08) on the loss of his father; Price and Connor Whitcomb (CC#08) on the loss of their grandfather; Katie and Drew Whitcomb (CC#03) on the loss his grandfather; Hayley and Jake Lester (CC#22) on the loss her grandfather, Walter Whitcomb, on January 22, 2013
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divorcecare
Are you seeking help and healing for the hurt of temporary pcpc employment separation or divorce? Join us Wednesdays, through PCPC seeks a temporary part-time administrative April 17, 7:00–8:30 pm, Room 263. Materials are $25 position: Duties may include: answering phones, data (scholarships available). Contact divorcecare@pcpc.org entry, preparing vendor invoices for approval, creating or 214-224-2683. spreadsheets in Excel, flyers in Publisher, and other administrative duties. Prefer two years of experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office. If interested and art+spirit Based on the theme, Mercy and Justice—Micah 6:8 in available please forward your resume to careers@ visual language for creative minds, 2013 Art+Spirit kicks pcpc.org. off with guest speaker, Sedrick Huckaby, painter and fine art professor, Monday, February 18, 6:30–8:30 pm, new in the library Oak Lawn West. Contact lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or Shaped by The Cross: Meditations on the sufferings of 214-224-2739. Jesus by Ken Gire; The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert: An English professor’s journey into Christian faith by Rosaria Champagne Butterfield; The Shepherd arts festival logo competition Leader at Home: Knowing, leading, protecting, and Calling all graphic designers: Put your God-given talent of design to use for the good of the Kingdom—and providing for your family by Timothy Z. Witmer; One win $300. Visit www.pcpcartsfestival.com or contact Devil to Another: A fiendish correspondence in the tradition of C.S. Lewis; The Fruitful Wife: Cultivating a lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739. love only God can produce through the fruit of the Spirit by Hayley Di Marco; Political Thought: A student’s guide young adults bible study This weekly Bible study of singles in their 20s and 30s by Hunter Baker; A Woman’s Wisdom: How the book of meets every Tuesday, 7:00 pm, Oak Lawn East. Join Proverbs speaks to everything by Lydia Brownback; The us for worship, teaching, and fellowship afterwards. Holes in Our Holiness: Filling the gap between Gospel Contact mckenzie.edwards@pcpc.org or 214-232-7959. passion and pursuit of godliness by Kevin DeYoung.
helping hands event Be the hands and feet of Jesus and join the deacons and other volunteers to help single moms, widows/ ers, senior adults, and those with chronic illness by doing odd jobs around their homes, Saturday, March 16, 8:00 am–1:00 pm, Room 263. Volunteers are always welcome and appreciated! Contact wilma.morgan@ pcpc.org or 214-224-2742.
need counseling help?
“Prosperity knits a man to the world. He feels that he is ‘finding his place in it’ while really it is finding its place in him.” — C. S. Lewis
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stories of rescue and more
You can now enjoy all of PCPC’s videos online, including the Stories of Rescue and much more at midweek Join us on Wednesdays for an evening of worship, www.vimeo.com/pcpc. dinner, fellowship, and teaching, Wednesdays, through April 17, 5:30–8:30 pm. There is Vespers at pcpc part time employment 5:30 pm, Chapel. Dinner is at 5:30 pm, Fellowship PCPC seeks a part-time (20 hours) Admin. Assistant Hall. Then adult classes follow dinner. Contact to Counseling: If you or someone you know would be debbie.blanton@pcpc.org or 214-224-2744. interested in this position, please visit http://jobsatpcpc. org or contact careers@pcpc.org or 214-224-2740.
Then contact the PCPC Counseling Ministry. Our counseling services are fee-based. We continue to offer a complimentary consultation for those interested in external counseling referrals or for those who need to discuss a reduced fee. Visit counseling.pcpc.org to view a special introductory video. If you would like to set up an appointment with one of our counselors, or have questions, please contact Jeff White, counseling@ pcpc.org or 214-224-2693.
worship & arts adkins & nielson Beloved PCPC artists, cellist Christopher Adkins and pianist Stephen Nielson, offer a recital in the intimate setting of Cambridge Hall themed, “Music of Darkness and Light,” Sunday, February 3, 5:00 pm & 7:00 pm, Cambridge Hall. Space is very limited, so please arrive early. Contact frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633.
Women the bridge: what’s her story?
Want to make the large church community a bit smaller? Join us as we hear Melissa Hill’s story, Thursday, February 7, 6:30–8:30 pm, 3116 Hanover. Dinner is $10, but the fellowship is free! Contact Nancy Snell, nancysnell@charter.net or 214-224-2725.
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Art+Spirit, 6:30–8:30 pm, Oak Lawn West, 224-2739
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Circle 5 meeting, 7:00 am, 3801 Stratford, 361-4704
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Lift up Your Eyes missions conference, 224-2551
Adkins & Nielson, 5:00 & 7:00 pm, Cambridge Hall, 224-2633
4-5/13
Musikgarten classes, 10:15–11:30 am, Musikgarten Room, 224-2633
5-7/9
Women’s spring Bible studies, various days and times, 224-2738
6-4/17
DivorceCare, Wednesdays, 7:00–8:30 pm, Room 263, 224-2683
6-12/15
Young Adult Bible study, Tuesdays, 7:00 pm, Oak Lawn East, 224-7959
6-4/17
Midweek, Wednesdays, 5:30–8:30 pm, 224-2744
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The Bridge, 6:30–8:30 pm, 3116 Hanover, 224-2725
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New Members’ Coffee, 2:00–4:00 pm, 3620 Centenary, 224-2725
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Valentine’s Day Luncheon, 10:30 am, Oak Lawn West, 224-2771
new members’ coffee
We would love to welcome you to PCPC by inviting you to an afternoon come-and-go coffee, Sunday, February 10, 2:00–4:00 pm, 3620 Centenary, hosted by the Women’s Leadership team. Contact Lori Turpin, lorimturpin@gmail.com or 214-224-2725.
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Austin City Project, T Bar M Sports Camp, 224-2762 Helping Hands Event, 8:00 am–1:00 pm, Room 263, 224-2742
urban ministries interested in esl?
Think you might like to teach ESL sometime? Come observe some classes, February 4–May 8, Mondays and Wednesday, 9:30–11:00 am; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00–8:30 pm, on the Elementary School hallway below the Sanctuary. Contact circle 5 meeting Circle 5 will have their February meeting, Tuesday, elizabeth.cunningham@pcpc.org or 214-224-2528. February 19, 7:00 am, 3801 Stratford. Contact Peggy Skidmore, pwskidmore@sbcglobal.net or 214-361-4704.
senior adult community homebound member care Are you homebound? We would love an opportunity to minister to you. Contact us if you know of a PCPC member or regular attendee who is homebound. Our volunteers would love to visit, mail cards, and make phone calls. Contact jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771.
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
8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 am communion
Sundays, 8:00–9:00 am Wednesday Vespers, 5:30–6:00 pm
The Senior Adult 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.
O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo? He’s at the Senior Adult Valentine’s Luncheon. Don’t get caught on the balcony, join the Senior Adult on Thursday, February 14, 10:30 am, Oak Lawn West. The cost is $10 per person; entertainment by Nella Phillips; food by Festive Kitchen. Bring a special someone or a friend. Reserve your spot(s) no later than Monday, February 11. Contact jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771.
Park Cities
sunday worship
medical equipment closet
valentine’s day luncheon
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24/7 prayer hotline
214-224-2680 or 24/7prayer@pcpc.org Seventh–twelfth graders: Serve the city of Austin, March 8–12, T Bar M Sports Camp. You will also enjoy fun activities and great teaching. Invite your friends! Visit www.pcpc.org to register. Contact sarah.palmer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.
general fund budget
2012/2013 operating budget
$12,200,000
July 1–January 20, 2013 budget
$7,469,731
July 1–January 20, 2013 giving
$7,868,458
Budget variance
$398,727
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