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Vol. XX, No. 20 | OC TOBER 2, 2010
PCPC Performing Arts Series 2010–2011
PCPC Performing Ortega Arts Series Fernando 2010–2011
Sunday, October 3 7:00 pm Sanctuary
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rtega's music has reached many with its persevering authenticity. His stylistic exploration ranges from creative settings of hymns to meditations on the Book of Common Prayer. Lyrical acoustics and profound lyrics mark his work. 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.
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Women's Fall Gathering Top Ten Reasons You Should Attend CJ’s Café (A very atypical women’s event)
10. The smell of bacon and biscuits reminds you of your grandmother’s kitchen. 9. Fried Green Tomatoes is not just a classic movie to you. 8. You really believe three chicken fried steak sliders have fewer calories than one large chicken fried steak at Bubba’s. 7. “Come as You Are” is your favorite way to dress for any occasion! 6. You’ve always wanted our church to feel welcoming, warm and inviting to all kinds of women in Dallas. 5. Nancy Guthrie, our speaker, really knows how to talk about Jesus. 4. You hate that weird feeling of walking into the Fellowship Hall and not being able to find a table of friends. 3. There’s a friend you’ve been praying for and wondering when and where is the best time to tell her about Jesus. 2. You’ve been missing your church family; it’s time to come home! 1. You need some help for your heart and a Hope that won’t let you go. CJ’s Café will be serving up comfort and joy in the Fellowship Hall,
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Thursday, October 7, 7:00-8:30 pm or Friday, October 8, 10:00-11:30.
sUNDAY, oCTOBER 17 • 7:00 PM
Register at www.pcpcwomen.org by Monday, October 4. Childcare deadline is Friday, October 1. Cost is $10. Questions? Contact Ann Higginbottom, ann.higginbottom@pcpc.org or 214-224-2725.
sANCTUARY
Everyone is invited to the fall festival at Voice of Hope 2
New support groups are forming 2
Remembering Georgia Settle 4B
Toddlers! Come sing and read at Song & Story 5
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 Mary Frances Cathey, daughter of Ashley and Robert Cathey, on March 10, 2010. z Charles Warren Sumner, son of Allison and Ben Sumner, on April 26, 2010. z Hadden Jamison Crouch, son of Haylie and Bert Crouch, on May 25, 2010 z William Rudd Hillman, son of Kristen and Sterling Hillman, on September 11, 2010.
Death z Carl “Tommy” Thomsen (CC#22) on September 22, 2010.
Sympathy z Dabney Graham (CC#09) on the loss of her mother, Will Graham (CC#09) on the loss of his grandmother, Silas and Jennifer Graham (CC#07) on the loss of his grandmother, Frances Rau Phillips, on September 13, 2010. z Gayle & James Hinton (CC#15) on the loss of her brother, David John Galbreath, on September 10, 2010.
announcements Everyone
Providence Packs
It's not too late! Run to Target and find us on the registry: First name: PCPC; Last name: World Missions; and fill a backpack for students in Laos. Bring it to a collection bin in the church building this Sunday. Or you can bring a Target gift card to Brent Baker (214224-2735 or brent.baker@pcpc.org).
Fall Festival at Voice of Hope
Save the date! All members and friends of PCPC are invited to the Voice of Hope Fall Festival on October 30, 10:00 am–3:30 pm. It's a great time to serve and enjoy residents of West Dallas. Bring your friends, family, and Bible study to help with games, activities, and food. Please register at www.pcpc.org by Wednesday, October 27. Contact Sharon Baxter, ronlsb@sbcglobal.net or 817-801-5335.
New books in the library
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: Radical, Taking back your faith from the American dream, by David Platt; Helpful Truth in Past Places, the Puritan practice of biblical counseling, edited by Mark Deckard; The Passionate Intellect, Christian faith and the discipleship of the mind, by Alister McGrath. And for children: Fish Fry portrays life in rural East Texas 70 years ago; Having Fun in Grandma’s Day, School in Grandma’s Day, Shopping in Grandma’s Day, and Traveling in Grandma’s Day offer pictures and descriptions of life in the 1930s and ‘40s. Lots of others—come and see. Contact adair. gregory@pcpc.org or 214-224-2673.
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.
Pray for our missionaries
"Victors we’re ordained to be By the God who set us free. What can therefore conquer me? Nothing. Hallelujah!” —James Boice
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What in the “world” is PCPC up to? Do you know 1) how many missionaries PCPC supports? 2) where they serve? 3) what ministries are bringing the hope of Jesus Christ to those who have no hope? Join us on Sunday, October 3, 8:30‑9:15 am, in the Parlor to lift the needs of our 52 missionaries (that’s right—46 couples/families and 6 individuals!) to our Heavenly Father and find out more about what God is doing in and through them. Fresh requests from the field and guidelines will help inform our prayers. First-timers are especially welcome! Contact Renatta Rasmussen, 214224-2551 orworldmissions@pcpc.org.
Worship and the arts
A temporary farewell
Our choir director and associate organist, J. Marty Cope, will take a leave of absence this year to pursue a Masters of Music in Choral Studies from Cambridge University. He will be studying in the U.K. from this October to July, 2011, and during this time our director of music and organist, Colin Howland, will assume responsibility for the Chancel Choir's leadership and for music for weddings. Colin will partner with PCPC and local musicians for conducting and organ-playing responsibilities. J. Marty, we will be praying for you as you pursue this exciting opportunity, and we look forward to your return next summer!
Young Families
First-grade Bibles
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
New support and discussion groups
Does one of these groups meet a need that you have for encouragement and hope? Body Image and Healthy Eating Discussion Group Mondays in October, 7:30 – 9:00 pm, Oak Lawn West Facilitaters: Shannon Geiger, Leigh Breunig, and Barbara Ryan To register, contact Betty Montague, betty.montague@pcpc.org or 214-224 2683. Caregiver Support Group For more information, contact Jane Beasley, jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771. Couples in Recovery Support Group For more information, contact Barbara Ryan, barbryan54@gmail.com or 214-696-3167. Men's Sanctification through Surrender Wednesdays, 7:00 pm, Room 114 For more information, contact Betty Montague, betty.montague@pcpc.org or 214-224 2683. Monthly Prayer for Loved Ones in the Military second Thursdays Priscilla and Doug Horn's home, 6305 Westchester For more information, contact Priscilla Horn, priscillahorn@me.com or 214-526-4769. Grief Recovery is offered at Park Cities Baptist Church with Verdell Davis Krisher Wednesdays, 6:30–8:00 pm, October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, and 17 For more information, contact Verdell Krisher, verdelldk@att.net. This Week October 2, 2010
calendar October
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Middle school fall retreat, Sky Ranch, 224-2762 Introduction to PCPC classes, Room 259, 224-2744 3 8:30–9:15 am Missionary Prayer, Parlor, 224-2551 7:00 pm Fernando Ortega concert, Sanctuary, 224-2633 4 12:00–12:30 pm Pray First, Parlor, 214-363-0558 6 12:00 noon Workplace Ministry lunch, Fellowship Hall, 224-2739 7 or 8 7:00–8:30 pm or 10:00–11:30 am CJ's Café, Fellowship Hall, 224-2725 8–9 Boot Camp for Lovers, Oak Lawn West, 224-2683 11 10:45–11:30 am Song & Story, Room 122, 224-2780 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 16 9:30 am–1:00 pm Student-to-student tutoring, Voice of Hope, 224-2762 21 6:30–8;30 pm The Bridge, 3620 Bryn Mawr, 224-2725 22–23 Reflective Retreat, 224-2725 24 8:30 am First grade Bibles, Fellowship Hall, 224-2568 27 7:00–8:00 pm Trick or Can Food drive, Hangout, 224-2762 28 Last Art Delivery Day for junior artists, 214-562-0538 29 7:00 pm Billy Park & Brian Piper Trio concert, Fellowship Hall, 224-2635 30 10:00 am–3:30 pm Fall Festival, Voice of Hope, 817-801-5335
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November
PCA Global Missions Conference, shelley.accardy@mtw.org 9:30 am–1:00 pm Student-to-student tutoring, Voice of Hope, 224-2762 12:10–1:15 pm Missionary Mailings, Room 260, 224-2551 Urban Holiday Expo, PCPC, 224-2520 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 9:00 am–1:00 pm Christmas Food Baskets, 6100 Cedar Springs, 224-2520 7:00 pm Magnificat! A Christmas celebration concert, Sanctuary, 224-2635 PCPC offices closed, 224-2500 noon PCPC offices closed, 224-2500
Marriage Mentor Ministry
Are you newlyweds or engaged to be married? Are you interested in being mentored by couples from the church who are experienced and equipped with excellent materials for marriage enrichment? Do you have a heart for seeing marriages succeed? Will you commit to encouraging couples in their journey together? Contact betty.montague@pcpc.org or 214224-2683 for more information.
youth ministries
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.
Middle school Pit Stop
Pit Stop will meet Wednesday, October 13, 7:00-8:00 pm, at the Hangout. Students are encouraged to invite their friends and bring their Bibles. Contact lily. riemer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.
Students serving students
All fifth-twelfth grade students have a great opportunity to serve other students at Voice of Hope's Saturday tutoring program on Saturday, October 16 and Saturday, November 6. We will meet at the PCPC Hangout at 9:30 am and return by 1:00 pm. Contact lily.riemer@pcpc.org or 214-2242762. October 2, 2010 This Week
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RAY NIXON Wednesday, October 6, noon Fellowship Hall • $10
Park Cities Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church in America 4124 Oak Lawn Avenue Dallas, TX 75219 214-224-2500 www.pcpc.org www.facebook.com/parkcitiespca www.twitter.com/pcpcnews
RSVP required online with payment by noon, Monday, October 4. contact lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org, 214-224-2739
adult ministries
Monthly fall Bible conference
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.
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
Retirement home worship schedule
Sunday, October 3, 2:00 pm: Caruth Haven; 3:00 pm: Meadowstone; 3:30 pm: White Rock Court; 4:00 pm: The Forum Thursday, October 7, 2:00 pm: Edgemere; 3:00 pm: Monticello Sunday October 10, 1:00 pm: Town Village North; 3:00 pm: Meadowstone; 3:30 pm: White Rock Court Wednesday, October 13, 2:00 pm: Walnut Place Thursday, October 14, 3:00 pm: Monticello
General fund budget 2010/2011 operating budget $10,700,000 Budget for July 1, 2010–September 19, 2010 $1,909,240 G iving for July 1, 2010–September 19, 2010 $1,813,292 Budget variance ($95,948)
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Georgia Settle
March 6, 1935–September 19, 2010
Women’s Reflective Retreat
October 22-23 Montserrat, Lake Dallas Women's ministries
Reflective Retreat
“God’s servants must be taught the value of the hidden life.” F.B. Meyer
At least once a year each of us should have some sort of extended retreat in times of solitude and fellowship with other believers in Christ. The women’s reflective retreat will give you just such an opportunity to have 24 hours of refreshment at nearby Montserrat Retreat Center on Lake Dallas. Two sessions of teaching on the spiritual discipline of worship will be led by Elizabeth Robinson and Kari Stainback. Fellowship at meals, combined with quiet in between the sessions, makes for quality time to unplug from the busy world of work, activities, noise, and technology, and gives you time to quietly read your Bible, pray and rest. Join us and come to the quiet October 22-23. Cost is $100. Register at www.pcpcwomen.org or at the Women’s Ministry table. Contact ann.higginbottom@pcpc.org or 214-224-2725.
Pray First
Join us as we pray for our church, families, state, and world on October 4, 12:00–12:30 pm, 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.
The Bridge: Save the date!
Come have a casual dinner and build relationships with other women in different walks of life. You will also enjoy hearing a seasoned woman’s story of rescue on Thursday, October 21, 6:30–8:30 pm. No RSVP is needed, and dinner is provided for a small fee. We will meet at Susan Bullock’s home, 3620 Bryn Mawr. Contact ann.higginbottom@ pcpc.org or 214-224-2725.
Men's Weekly Prayer Breakfast
Georgia Settle, wife of PCA minister Paul Settle, died September 19, 2010, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Paul wrote to his friends the next morning: “Georgia was received by Jesus Christ into His immediate presence on the Lord's Day evening, September 19, at 8:30 o'clock. I was with her, and the children and grandchildren and other family members had been with her off and on for several days. Please keep praying for us. ‘To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. AMEN!" Georgia Brown, from Betsy Lane, Kentucky, met Paul Settle while they were students at Bob Jones University in the mid1950s. They married shortly after their graduation in 1956. From then on her story was a shared story of ministry with Paul. Following seminary they served several churches in the Southeast and established their family with two children as well, Paul David and Jo Lynn (Sprouse). Georgia also taught speech education in several public schools during these years. By 1971 it was evident that a new denomination was forming —the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). Paul and Georgia moved to Montgomery, AL, where Paul took on several leadership roles to establish the new denomination and Georgia was instrumental in founding the PCA's women’s ministry. She was the first to fill the position that is now known as Director of Women’s Ministry. In 1976, Paul was called to be senior pastor of Second Presbyterian Church in Greenville, and he served there for over 14 years. During that period, Georgia became the historian of the PCA and wrote her first book, Women in the Bible. A second book followed, Seasons of Change, Seasons of Grace. Following two years of service at Ridge Haven (1991-1993), Paul and Georgia moved on to Paul’s next and final call, to PCPC as an associate pastor with his primary work being Christian education. Georgia also worked on the PCPC staff as a receptionist. In 2003, when Georgia began the "long goodbye" of Alzheimer’s, Paul stepped down from the staff at PCPC and spent most of his time caring for her. A few years later, they moved to Brevard, NC, to be closer to family. A woman who followed Georgia in the PCA Women’s Ministry leadership recently wrote about her: Georgia Settle is not a settler... she is a pilgrim whose progress has encouraged and inspired countless daughters of the covenant. She embodies the helper design. She is a life-giver. She represents the scores of women who have given the legacy to us... I once heard her describe herself as the happy wife of a happy pastor... Her constant passion for God's glory and love for His church often steadied me, though she was unaware that I was watching... She journeys from strength to strength. Her gentle presence comforts troubled hearts and encourages weary warriors. She is so empty of self and so filled with Jesus. —Susan Hunt In an e-mail to friends following Georgia's recent move to a nursing home, which Paul resisted for many years, he wrote: I turned to find an empty pillow beside me. The sense of loss almost undid me, but in the same moment, through the window the first rays of a rising sun darted across the pillow. I turned to see a lovely sunrise, and on impulse, sat up and opened my Bible to Habakkuk’s beautiful prayer contained in chapter 3. My eye fell immediately on verse 3, and the glory of the rising sun was transformed into worship of the Risen Son in a most marvelous way. "God came . . . the Holy One. His splendor covered the heavens, and the earth was full of His praise." My heart was full. I thought of the tender kindness of the sovereign God who powerfully meets our needs and hears the cries of a sinner like myself. The brilliance of that text seemed to fill the bedroom! Indeed, the heavens—every sunrise—declares the glory of God until that Day when He who came shall come again and the light of the sun will be replaced by the Light of the Lord God. I turned to verses 18-19: “I will rejoice in the LORD. I will take joy in the God of my salvation. God, the Lord, is my strength."
with Mark Davis and Pete Deison continues every Tuesday 6:30–7:30 am Fellowship Hall
We at PCPC are so blessed to have known the Settles' ministry among us. (Edited excerpts from an article at theaquilareport.com written by Don K. Clements)
Light but free breakfast! October 2, 2010
Paul's new address is 181 Inglewood Way, Greenville, SC 29615.
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SONG STORY
Mary Frances Cathey
Peter Cook Chilian, Jr.
Maris Adele Chumley
daughter of Ashley and Robert Cathey
son of Brandi and Pete Chilian
daughter of Julie and Andrew Chumley
SECOND MONDAYS • 10:45-11:30 am • Room 122 Contact heather.holmes@pcpc.org, 214-224-2780
Broadway vocalist Billy Park will join the Brian Piper Trio for a dinner concert Friday, October 29, 7:00 pm, Fellowship Hall. Purchase tickets ($15) at www.pcpcconcerts.org. Childcare for birth to five-year-olds is provided— RSVP to 214-7062797 with William R. Park and the 72-hours Brian Piper Trio notice. Contact frances. cope@pcpc. org or 214224-2635.
Margaret Lee Cordon
Emory Elizabeth Daniel
Jedidiah Caleb Lafferty
daughter of Lee and Justin Cordon
daughter of Carolyn and Troy Daniel
son of Christy and Patrick Lafferty
Molleigh James McDonald daughter of Blair and Keith McDonald
Spencer Austin Morris son of Christine and Brendan Morris
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