Vol. XX, No. 18 | september 4, 2010
Providence Packs exploring together the glorious risk of marriage
September 10–11 Friday, 7:00–9:00 pm Saturday, 9:00 am–3:30 pm with Dan Allender register, www.mhgsconferences.com or 888-977-2002x112 $95/individuals or $175/couples Questions: Betty Montague betty.montague@pcpc.org 214-224-2683
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with Mark Davis and Pete Deison begins Tuesday, September 21, 6:30–8:00 am Fellowship Hall • RSVP at www.pcpc.org (no cost) Contact lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739.
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PCPC Men's Weekly Prayer Breakfast
Tasty goodies and guest speaker Nancy Gutherie at CJ's Café 2
Support underprivileged children in Laos by stuffing a backpack with toiletries, school supplies, and more, by: a Shopping from the Target registry, www.target.com (Firstname: PCPC Lastname: World Missions) a Bringing your filled backpack or contributions with the receipt attached to PCPC's collection bin by Sunday, October 3 Contact brent.baker@pcpc.org or 214-2242735.
2010–2011
Registration is open at www.pcpcwomen.org.
Middle school fall retreat is coming up 2
Sunday Morning Community class opportunities 4 a–b
Midweek dinners and activities beginning soon 4
Park Cities Presbyterian Church exists to extend the transforming presence of the Kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ in Dallas and to the world.
o u r fa m i ly Births z William James Tassos, son of Amy and Taylor Tassos, on Sunday, August 22, 2010 z Thatcher Holden Wade, son of Julie and Brad Wade, on Sunday, August 22, 2010 z Stella Kate McKinney, daughter of Lindsey and Phillip McKinney, on Wednesday, August 25 z Silas James Porter, son of Ellen and Reid Porter, on Friday, August 27
Deaths z Geraldine "Gerry" Stewart (CC#14) on Saturday, August 14, 2010 z Mary Elizabeth Carr (Bettye) on Sunday, August 15, 2010 z Souphy Bounthavy (CC#23), wife to Ounheuane Khaine (CC#23); mother of Jimmy Bounthavy (CC#23), Cindy Bounthavy, and Souphany Khamvongsa, on Monday, August 23, 2010
Sympathy z Peggie and Bob Courtin (CC#21/ Covenant Class) on the loss of his sister, Edwin "Sarah" Jané, on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 z Carlene and Brian Piper (CC#24/ Shepherds of Souls) on the loss of her step-father; Caroline and Haley Piper (CC#24) on the loss of their stepgrandfather, Daniel Milloy, on Monday, August 23, 2010 z Claire and Dave Manigold (CC#21/Shepherds of Souls) on the loss of her mother; Kyle, Lindsay, and Michael Manigold (CC#12) on the loss of their grandmother, May Cobb, on Wednesday, August 25, 2010
a n n o u n c e m e n ts Everyone
Intimate Mystery: What next?
Did you miss the conference or want to share how the Lord worked in your life as a result of the weekend? If so, join the Young Families class and Jeff White on Sunday, September 12, 9:30 am, Room 302. Light refreshments provided. Contact betty.montague@ pcpc.org or 214-224-2683.
Midweek dinner and activities
Enjoy dinner, connect with women of all ages, and hear the testimony of Candy Hill’s walk with the Lord on Thursday, September 9, 6:30–8:30 pm. No RSVP needed. Invite your women friends and bring $8 for dinner. We will meet at Susan Bullock’s home, 3620 Bryn Mawr. Contact ann.higginbottom@pcpc.org or 214-224-2725.
Women's fall Bible studies
Caregiver support group luncheon
Join us on Tuesday, September 21, 10:00 am, 7215 Stefani Drive. Contact Peggy Skidmore, pwskidmore@ sbcglobal.net or 214-361-4704.
Are you caring for an aging, disabled, or ill parent, child, or friend? If so, join us on Tuesday, September 21, 11:30–1:00 pm, Oak Lawn West, for lunch and fellowship with others in similar circumstances. Contact jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771.
Intro to PCPC Class
Learn about PCPC's vision, purpose, ministries, membership, and more, Friday, October 1–3, Room 259. RSVP, www.pcpc.org. Childcare for birth to fiveyear-olds is provided by RSVP'ing to 214-706-2797. Contact debbie.blanton@pcpc.org or 214-224-2744.
Worship and the arts
Children's and youth choirs
Kindergarten–twelfth grade are invited to learn about music, singing, and worship by participating in a choir this fall. Sunday and Wednesday rehearsals begin September 12 and 15. Preregistration is required for K–1. Contact lynda.fray@pcpc.org or 214-224-2636.
missions and church planting Consider serving on a planning committee, which will host the Perspectives on the World Christian Movement this winter/spring. Visit www.pcpcmissions. org. Contact jerry.gibson@pcpc.org, 214-224-2525.
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The Bridge
Join us for an evening of dinner, fellowship, and teaching, September 15, 22, 29; October 6, 13, 20, 27; November 3, 10, 17; December 1, 5:30–6:45 pm, Fellowship Hall. RSVP to 214-224-2826 by 4:00 pm on Mondays. Childcare for birth to five-year-olds is provided by RSVP'ing to 214-706-2797. See page 4 or the Midweek brochures in the church's literature racks. Contact debbie.blanton@pcpc.org or 214-224-2744.
Helping change perspectives
“Prayer is as natural an expression of faith as breathing is of life.” —Jonathan Edwards
Women's ministries
youth ministries
Middle school fall retreat
We invite all sixth–eighth grade students to attend our fall retreat at Sky Ranch Camp from October 1–3. Registration is limited and costs $175, www. pcpcmiddleschool.org. It is $200 after September 13.
Registration is open for the Women’s Bible studies, which begin the week of September 13. There are seven different opportunities. When registering at www.pcpcwomen.org, note the limited childcare guidelines. Contact ann.higginbottom@pcpc.org or 214-224-2725.
Circle 5
CJ's Café
Eat bites of big cravings, sip bottomless cups, and listen to guest speaker Nancy Guthrie, at CJ's Café on Thursday, October 7, 7:00–8:30 pm or Friday, October 8, 10:00–11:30 am, Fellowship Hall. Invite a friend. Contact ann.higginbottom@pcpc.org or 214224-2725.
adult ministries
Retirement home worship schedule
Sunday, September 5, 2:00 pm: Caruth Haven; 3:00 pm: Meadowstone; 3:30 pm: White Rock Court; 4:00 pm: the Forum Wednesday, September 8, 2:00 pm: Walnut Place Thursday, September 9, 3:00 pm: Monticello; 3:00 pm: Edgemere Sunday, September 12, 1:00 pm: Town Village North; 3:00 pm: Meadowstone; 3:30 pm: White Rock Court Thursday, September 16, 3:00 pm: Monticello
Balance, equilibrium, and stability training
Join the 60+ Community as Ron Stein leads this fun exercise class, Mondays, 10:30–11:30 am, Oak Lawn West. Cost: $25 per person or $35 per couple per month. Contact jane.beaseley@pcpc.org or 214-2242771.
Monthly fall Bible conferences
The 60+ Community fall Bible conferences begin on September 9, 10:00 am–12:30 pm, Oak Lawn West. Contact jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771.
This Week September 4, 2010
calendar September
October
Providence Packs, 224-2735 PCPC offices closed, 224-2500 6:45–8:45 pm DivorceCare, 224-2683 10:00 am–12:30 pm 60+ Community Bible Conference, 224-2771 6:30–8:30 pm The Bridge women's dinner, 224-2725 10 6–9 pm 1st-4th grade students movie night, 224-2568 10–11 Intimate Mystery Conference, 224-2683 12 9:30 am Intimate Mystery: What next?, Room 302, 224-2683 12:10–1:15 pm Missionary Mailings, Room 260, 224-2551 Children's and youth choir rehearsal, 224-2636 13 Women's Bible studies begin, 224-2725 10:45–11:30 am Toddlers singing and reading, 224-2780 15 Children's and youth choir rehearsal, 224-2636 5:30–6:45 pm Midweek dinner begins, Fellowship Hall, 224-2744 6:45–8:45 pm DivorceCare, 224-2683 7:00–8:00 pm Middle school Pit Stop, Hangout, 224-2762 21 6:30 am Men's weekly prayer breakfast kick off, 224-2739 10:00 am Circle 5 meeting, 7215 Stefani Dr., 214-361-4704 11:30 am–1:00 pm Caregiver lunch, Oak Lawn West, 224-2771 22 6:45–8:45 pm DivorceCare, 224-2683 29 6:45–8:45 pm DivorceCare, 224-2683 7:00–8:00 pm Middle school Pit Stop, Hangout, 224-2762 5 6 8 9
counseling ministries
DivorceCare
We invite those seeking help and healing for the hurt of separation and divorce, Wednesdays, September 1–December 1, 2010, 6:45–8:45 pm, Room 420. Visit counseling.pcpc.org/divorce-care for details. Contact betty.montague@pcpc.org or 214-224-2683.
Community Events
Women's prison ministry
Join women from PCPC to encourage women in Dawson State Jail on selected Friday mornings. Contact Selby Harrison, csharrison@sbcglobal.net.
Library
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Middle school fall retreat, Sky Ranch, 224-2762 Introduction to PCPC classes, Room 259, 224-2744 6:45–8:45 pm DivorceCare, 224-2683 7:00–8:30 pm; 10:00–11:30 am CJ's Café, Fellowship Hall, 224-2725 Boot Camp for Lovers, Oak Lawn West, 224-2683 7:00 pm Fernando Ortega concert 8:30 am First grade Bibles, Fellowship Hall, 224-2568 6:45–8:45 pm DivorceCare, 224-2683 7:00–8:00 pm Middle school Pit Stop, Hangout, 224-2762 10:00 am–12:30 pm 60+ Community Bible Conference, 224-2771 6:45–8:45 pm DivorceCare, 224-2683 6:45–8:45 pm DivorceCare, 224-2683 7:00–8:00 pm Middle school Pit Stop, Hangout, 224-2762
November
6:45–8:45 pm DivorceCare, 224-2683
PCA Global Missions Conference, shelley.accardy@mtw.org
12:10–1:15 pm Missionary Mailings, Room 260, 224-2551 North Texas Presbytery meeting, 224-2775 6:45–8:45 pm DivorceCare, 224-2683 7:00–8:00 pm Middle school Pit Stop, Hangout, 224-2762
Musikgarten fall classes
First Grade Bibles
We will give all first grade students Bibles, Sunday, October 10, 8:30 am, Fellowship Hall. Contact darian. reichert@pcpc.org or 214-224-2568.
Toddlers, Come enjoy singing and reading
As their parents attend Intimate Mystery, 1st–4th grade students will watch Monsters vs. Aliens, Friday, September 10, 6–9 pm, PCPC Hangout. Bring $5 or a donation to Providence Packs. RSVP to darian. reichert@pcpc.org or 214-224-2568.
September 4, 2010 This Week
Presbyterian Church in America 4124 Oak Lawn Avenue 214-224-2500 www.pcpc.org www.facebook.com/parkcitiespca www.twitter.com/pcpcnews
Sunday worship
Check out these new books. For adults, Hearing Jesus Speak into Your Sorrow and Be Still My Soul by Nancy Guthrie. For juniors, The Chestnut King by N. D. Wilson. For toddlers, Perfect Piggies by Sandra Boynton. Contact adair.gregory@pcpc.org or 214-224-2673.
It's showtime! 1st–4th grade movie night
Park Cities Presbyterian Church Dallas, TX 75219
New books
Young Families
Registration is open August 20–September 13. Register at www. pcpcartsfestival.org. Contact lawan. glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739.
Register now for our fall Musikgarten classes in the Arts Academy. Group lessons for children and parents employ musical play to help children grow and develop in musical literacy. Register, www. pcpcartsacademy.org or 214-224-2631. Contact frances. cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633.
September 13
10:45-11:30 am Room 122
questions? Contact Heather Holmes, heather.holmes@pcpc.org or 214-224-2780
Become a fan www.facebook.com/pcpcartsfestival www.facebook.com/parkcitiespca
8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 am
Communion Sundays, 8:00–9:00 am Wednesdays, 5:30–6:00 pm
24/7 prayer hotline 214-224-2680 or 24/7prayer@pcpc.org
General fund budget 2010/2011 operating budget Budget for July 1, 2010–August 22, 2010 G iving for July 1, 2010–August 22, 2010 Budget variance
$10,700,000 $1,336,868 $1,083,798 ($253,071)
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Sunday Morning
Communities Fall 2010 GO GROUP
1 1:00 am
8:00 am COVENANT
George Jackson v Room 305 From Depravity to Redemption—a study of the Israelites and their Egyptian captivity
KOINONIA
Pete Deison and Randy Wood v Room 261 Making Christ Bigger—Moving to Maturity: A study in Hebrews
GROUND SCHOOL
8:30 am
Patrick Lafferty and Tim Jeffress v Oak Lawn West A 9-month expedition into the ground of our faith, life, and ministry with the Westminster Confession as our guide
Jeff Webster v Room 303 God’s Faithfulness Prevails—A study of Hosea
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NEW CREATIONS
9:30 am
Mark Fulmer and Steve Vanderhill v Room 262 Major League Minor Prophets—Jonah, Habbakuk & Malachi
Tom Duke v Room 261 The Church – Tribulation and Triumph in the Wilderness— A study in the Book of Revelation
SHEPHERDS OF SOULS
Julian Russell and Tommy Bain v Room 300 Relationships through the Lens of Ephesians— a guide to our relationships with God, His people, and the world around us
GOOD NEWS
Mike Rasmussen v Room 263 v The Attributes of God
GOOD SHEPHERD’S FELLOWSHIP
VINEYARD
Ken Olles v Room 301 v The Life of Abraham— Genesis 12-25
David Gowdey v Room 107/109 Hope and Confidence—A study in Hebrews
LAO PRESBYTERIAN FELLOWSHIP
YOUNG ADULTS
King Sribounheuang v Chapel
Jeff Wilson v Room 301 How the Story All Began – A study in Genesis
WOMEN OF GRACE
(formerly Single Moms—meets 2nd and 3rd Sundays of the month) Jane Higginbotham v Room 303 v From Empty to Full
YOUNG COUPLES
Paul Goebel v Room 302/304 September: We Are the Church—A study in Ephesians October-December: Radical Discipleship—The Gospel of Mark
VERITAS
Jared Nelson, Greg Shull, and Mike Steindorf v Room 262 Jesus, Our Superior High Priest—A study in Hebrews
For more information about PCPC’s Sunday Morning Communities, contact Elaine Montague, elaine.montague@pcpc.org or 214-224-2736.
YOUNG FAMILIES
Jeff White v Room 302/304 Creating Strength and Beauty in Your Marriage
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MIDWEEK
missions and church planting
Missionary mailings
Encourage our missionaries by writing a few cards and letters on Sunday, September 12, 12:10–1:00 pm, Room 260. A light lunch will be available on a firstcome, first-served basis and a coloring table will be there for children.
urban ministries
ESL volunteers needed
Consider teaching English on Tuesdays or Thursdays, 9:30–11:00 am or 6:45 pm–8:00 pm. We also need prayer and cookies. ESL Kid-care volunteers will tutor 6–12 year-olds while their parents take ESL classes. Contact kathy.dunn@pcpc.org or 214-360-4782.
Part-time ESL Kids' Coordinator opening
This person will coordinate the ESL Kids’ Program for 20–40 children ages six–12 years-old by planning and implementing logistics and curriculum. College degree preferred; five years experience in ESL or non-profit environment; proficient in Microsoft Office. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00–9:00 pm with some hours during the week; 10–15 hours total per week; September–May. View the complete job description at www.pcpc.org. Email your resume to careers@pcpc. org. Contact jamie.tanner@pcpc.org or 214-224-2712.
September 15–December 1, 2010 An evening of worship, dinner, fellowship, and teaching Weekly Schedule Vespers
5:30–6:00 pm • Chapel Enjoy a brief time of worship, meditation, and the Lord’s Supper each Wednesday.
MIDWEEK Dinner
5:30–6:45 pm • Fellowship Hall—Enjoy dinner with your PCPC family. RSVP to 214-224-2826 by 4:00 pm, Mondays.
Chancel Choir
7:00–9:00 pm • Room 300 Rehearsal on Wednesday evenings. Contact jayne. bjork@pcpc.org or 214224-2632.
Children/Youth Activities Children’s Choirs
Contact: Lynda Fray, 214224-2636, lynda.fray@ pcpc.org.
Childcare
(9/15-12/1), 6:20–8:30 pm (birth–kindergarten) RSVP: 214-706-2797 Contact gale.emerson@ pcpc.org or 214-2242566.
Middle School
(9/1, 9/15, 9/29, 10/13, 10/27, 11/10, 12/8), 7:00– 8:00 pm • Hangout A time of fellowship and Bible study for fifth and sixth grade students. Contact lily.riemer@pcpc. org or 214-224-2762.
Women's
Contact ann.higginbottom@pcpc.org or 214224-2725.
Wednesday Watchman
(9/15–12/1), 6:30–8:00 pm • 3717 Marquette Teacher: Becky Bain
Wisdom for Women Job in the World (9/15–12/1), 6:30–8:00
(9/15–12/1), 6:30–8:30 pm • Rooms 107, 109 Teacher: Kay Gabrysch
Everyone Living Free, Living Focused
pm • Room 262 Teacher: Ken Olles Contact debbie.blanton@pcpc.org or 214224-2744.
Hebrew for Christians
(9/15–12/1), 6:30–8:00 (9/15-10/20), 6:45–8:00 pm • Room 305 pm • Oak Lawn West Teacher: George Jackson Teacher: Neatice Warner Contact debbie.blanContact ann.higginbot- ton@pcpc.org or 214tom@pcpc.org or 214224-2744. 224-2725. DivorceCare
Making Christ Bigger
(9/1-12/1), 6:45–8:45 pm • Room 420 (9/8-12/15), 6:45–8:30 pm Find help and healing • Rooms 303, 304, 305 for the hurt of separaTeacher: Pete Deison tion and divorce. ConContact lawan.glasstact betty.montague@ cock@pcpc.org or 214- pcpc.org or 214-224224-2739. 2683.
Questions? Contact Debbie Blanton, debbie.blanton@pcpc.org or 214-224-2744
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