This Week: September 18, 2010

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October 1–3 Sky Ranch For sixth–eighth graders Cost: $200 Register, www.pcpcmiddleschool.org

Men's Weekly Prayer Breakfast with

Mark Davis and Pete Deison

begins Tuesday, September 21, 6:30–8:00 am Fellowship Hall n RSVP at www.pcpc.org (no cost) Contact lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739.

Women's Fall Gathering, October 7–8 See page 3.

Senior adult State Fair of Texas day 2

Calling all junior artists for PCPC's Arts Festival 2

Fernando Ortega Performing Arts Series concert 4

Stuff a backpack for PCPC's Providence Packs

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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 Rebekah Beverly Brewer, daughter of Catherine and Travis Brewer, on August 28, 2010 z Sage Lenore Williams, daughter of Bryn and Joshua Williams, on August 31, 2010

Marriages z Kari Lynne Riley and Jeremy Lane Brown on September 4, 2010

Sympathy z Pranee and Richard Brown (CC#14) on the loss of their sister-in-law, Carolyn Wright Brown, on August 28, 2010 z Sandie and Steve Woods (CC#12) on the loss of his sister; Elizabeth Woods and Stephen Woods Jr. (CC#13), Joseph Woods (CC#12), and Stephanie Moore on the loss of their aunt, Judy Moss, on September 1, 2010 z Nancy and David Burgher (CC#21) on the loss of her sister; David Burgher Jr. (CC#01), Stephen Burgher (CC#10), and Elizabeth Stewart on the loss of their aunt, Judy Moss, on September 1, 2010 z Lily and Will Riemer (CC#14) on the loss of her grandfather; Abigail Riemer (CC#14) on the loss of her great-grandfather, Tom Bambrick, on September 3, 2010

announcements Everyone

Midweek dinner and activities

Join us for an evening of dinner, fellowship, and teaching, September 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 with 72 hours notice. See page 4 or the Midweek brochures in the church's literature racks. Contact debbie.blanton@ pcpc.org or 214-224-2744.

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.

missions and church planting

Helping change perspectives

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.

Missions and church planting volunteer

Help our missions ministry with filing, copying, labeling, mailing, and more for four hours a week.

Contact marzena.dunham@pcpc.org or 214-224-2523.

Worship and the arts

William R. Park and the Brian Piper Trio

Broadway vocalist Billy Park will join the Brian Piper Trio for a dinner concert on Friday, October 29, 7:00 pm, Fellowship Hall. Doors open at 6:00 pm.

Childcare for birth to five-year-olds is provided by RSVP'ing to 214-706-2797 with 72 hours notice. Contact frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2635.

adult ministries

Retirement home worship schedule

Sunday, September 19, 2:00 pm: Caruth Haven; 3:30 pm: White Rock Court; 4:00 pm: the Forum Wednesday, September 22, 2:00 pm: Walnut Place Thursday, September 23, 3:00 pm: Monticello; 3:00 pm: Edgemere Sunday, September 26, 1:00 pm: Town Village North; 3:00 pm: Meadowstone; 3:30 pm: White Rock Court Thursday, September 30, 3:00 pm: Monticello

Monthly fall Bible conferences

Join the 60+ Community for fellowship, food, music, and a Bible study of Revelation on Thursday, October 14, 10:00 am–12:30 pm, Oak Lawn West.

RSVP by Monday, October 11. Contact jane.beasley@ pcpc.org or 214-224-2771.

Senior adult State Fair of Texas day

Join the 60+ Community as they visit the state fair on Thursday, September 30, 9:30 am–3:00 pm.

Admission is free. Park at the Oak Lawn West parking lot and board the church vans by 9:30 am. Bring a friend. RSVP to jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771.

youth ministries

Pit Stop

Fifth–sixth grade students will meet every other Wednesday evening, September 29, 7:00–8:00 pm, Hangout, to study the Bible and fellowship with each other. Students are encouraged to invite their friends and bring their Bibles. Contact lily.riemer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.

Calling all junior artists

Artists age 16 years and younger are invited to register for PCPC's Arts Festival, the Manger, the Magi, and the Majesty. The winner's school will receive an award.

Register by Wednesday, October 20. Deliver art

by Thursday, October 28. Contact Andrea Fender, vergestudio@yahoo.com or 214-562-0538.

Young Families

First grade Bibles “What can separate my soul from the God who made me whole, wrote my name on heaven’s scroll?

Nothing. Hallelujah!”

—James Boice

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We will give all first grade students Bibles, Sunday, October 24, 8:30 am, Fellowship Hall. Contact darian. reichert@pcpc.org or 214-224-2568.

counseling ministries

Marriage mentor ministry

Newlywed or engaged? Several PCPC experienced couples want to mentor you. Or, are you an experience couple and want to mentor others?

Contact betty.montague@pcpc.org or 214-224-2683.

Library

New books

The library is open Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–5:00 pm and Sunday, 9:00 am–1:00 pm. Stop by and check out these new books: For adults, Loving Your Parents When They Can No Longer Love You by Terry Hargrave. For juniors, Spiderweb for Two by Elizabeth Enright. For toddlers, A is for Adam: The Gospel from Genesis by Ken Ham. Contact adair.gregory@pcpc.org or 214-224-2673.

This Week September 18, 2010

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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 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 9:30–3:00 pm 60+ State Fair, Oak Lawn West, 224-2771

October

Middle school fall retreat, Sky Ranch, 224-2762 Introduction to PCPC classes, Room 259, 224-2744 7:00 pm Fernando Ortega concert, Sanctuary, 224-2633 3 4 12:00–12:30 pm Pray First, Parlor, 214-363-0558 7-8 7:00–8:30 pm; 10:00–11:30 am CJ's Café, Fellowship Hall, 224-2725 8–9 Boot Camp for Lovers, Oak Lawn West, 224-2683 13 7:00–8:00 pm Middle school Pit Stop, Hangout, 224-2762 14 10:00 am–12:30 pm 60+ Community Bible Conference, 224-2771 22–23 Reflective Retreat, 224-2725 24 8:30 am First grade Bibles, Fellowship Hall, 224-2568 27 7:00–8:00 pm Middle school Pit Stop, Hangout, 224-2762 29 7:00 pm Billy Park and Brian Piper Trio concert, Fellowship Hall, 224-2635 1–3

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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 7:00–8:00 pm Middle school Pit Stop, Hangout, 224-2762 10:00 am–12:30 pm 60+ Community Bible Conference, 224-2771 8:00 am Helping Hands Day, Room 263, 224-2742 PCPC Arts Festival, 224-2739 PCPC offices closed, 224-2500

December

8:00 am Christmas Helping Hands Day, Room 263, 224-2742 10:00 am–12:30 pm 60+ Community Bible Conference, 224-2771 7:00 pm Magnificat! A Christmas celebration concert, Sanctuary, 224-2635 PCPC offices closed, 224-2500 noon PCPC offices closed, 224-2500

Women's ministries

Park Cities Presbyterian Church

Pray First

Presbyterian Church in America

Join us as we pray for our church, families, state, and world, on October 4, 12:00–12:30, Parlor. We would love to pray with and for you. For more information or to submit prayer requests, contact Carri Case, kcases@ swbell.net or 214-363-0558.

4124 Oak Lawn Avenue Dallas, TX 75219 214-224-2500 www.pcpc.org www.facebook.com/parkcitiespca

Reflective Retreat

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In the hustle and bustle of ever-demanding schedules, join other women in the tranquil setting of Montserrat Retreat Center, October 22–23. Elizabeth Robinson and Kari Stainback will teach on worship as a spiritual discipline. Cost is $100. Contact ann.higginbottom@ pcpc.org or 214-224-2725.

Sunday worship 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

with speaker

Nancy Guthrie

www.twitter.com/pcpcnews

September 18, 2010 This Week

General fund budget 2010/2011 operating budget $10,700,000 Budget for July 1, 2010–September 5, 2010 $1,621,181 G iving for July 1, 2010–September 5, 2010 $1,462,927 Budget variance ($158,254)

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PCPC Performing Arts Series 2010–2011

Fernando Ortega Sunday, October 3 h 7:00 pm, Sanctuary

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rtega's music has reached many with persevering authenticity within its various stages of stylistic exploration.

Admission is free.

Childcare for birth– age five is provided by reservation. Call 214-706-2797 with 72 hours notice.

Contact frances. cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633.

View the 2010–2011 schedule at www.pcpcconcerts.org

“If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace, be warmed and filled,’ without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that?

So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.”

--James 2:15-17

PROVIDENCE PACKS Help us send filled backpacks to the 250 students at Providence School, Vientiane, Laos Shop from the Target Stores registry, www.target.com or ask for the registry in a Target store: First Name: PCPC Last Name: World Missions Bring your filled backpack, contributions with attached receipt, or Target gift card to a collection bin in the church building by Sunday, October 3.

You can also mail your Target gift card to Brent Baker, 4124 Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX 75219.

Questions? brent.baker@pcpc.org or 214-224-2735

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