THIS WEEK: June 11, 2011

Colin Howland organist

Sunday, June 12 4:00 pm s Sanctuary

Youth Doulos leadership retreat 2

Women's summer Bible studies 3

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Vol. XXI, No. 12 | June 11, 2011

Missionary reception honoring the Josephs

The Sojourners Sunday School Community will sponsor a reception honoring our missionary family, the Josephs (first names withheld for security). Come hear stories that will encourage you, and be ready to encourage our missionaries. Join us Sunday, June 12, 12:12 pm, Rooms 302/304. A light lunch will be provided. A small donation will be welcomed to help cover the cost. RSVP to anna.graber@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551 by Thursday, June 9.

Mercy Street Read and Play Camp

Are you looking for creative activities to do this summer as a family? Consider helping Mercy Street with their Read and Play Camp. Join us June 13–15, Carver Elementary. Sign up your family today! RSVP to Annie Roberson, annie@mercystreetdallas.org or 214-905-1042 ext. 101 by Friday, June 10.

Women's luncheon with missionaries

Women, join us Wednesday, June 15, 12:00 pm, Oak Lawn West.

We will honor several PCPC missionary women in town for the summer. Come hear stories that will encourage you and be ready to encourage our missionaries. A suggested $7 for lunch would be welcomed. RSVP to anna.graber@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551 by Friday, June 10.

Missionary reception for the Youngs

We will celebrate the commissioning of our newest home church missionaries to Cambodia, Jessica and Corey Young. The Young Couples Sunday School Community will sponser this reception by providing a light lunch. Join us Sunday, June 26, 12:10 pm, Room 259. No RSVP is needed. Contact marzena.dunham@pcpc.org or 214-224-2523.

Reverse Mexico mission trip

Women, too dangerous to take a mission trip to Mexico? Reverse!

Twelve leaders of women's ministries in Monterrey, Mexico, will come to Dallas Saturday, July 9–Monday, July 18, for our first Reverse Mission Trip. PCPC women will train them in prayer and Bible study skills as well as give them an opportunity to minister alongside women at Cristo Rey, PCPC's Hispanic church plant.

Interested in helping with housing, meals, transportation, or donating? Contact kari.stainback@pcpc.org or 214-224-2738.

Summer Musikgarten classes 3

VBS Ski School important information 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 zz Eleanor Shea Enright daughter of Laurie and Dan Enright, on June 1, 2011

Sympathies zz Kathy and Bill Peel (CC#15/ Vineyard) on the loss of her mother, Kathryn Weeks, on May 24, 2011 zz Sarah and George Seay III (CC#02/Vineyard) on the loss of his grandfather; Margaret, Elizabeth, and George Seay IV (CC#02) on the loss of their great-grandfather; Margaret and Jeff Napier (CC#01/Vineyard) on the loss of her grandfather; America and Pauline Napier (CC#01) on the loss of their great-grandfather, William "Bill" Clements Jr., on May 29, 2011 zz Rita and Ed Patton (CC#20/Good Shepherd) on the loss of her brother, David Jackson, on May 26, 2011 zz Nancy and Greg La Rosa (CC#20/ Shepherd of Souls) on the loss of her father; Lindsay, Chase, and Lauren La Rosa (CC#20) on the loss of their grandfather, Richard de Nobel, on May 21, 2011 zz Jennie and Mike Loftis (CC#10) on the loss of his mother; Teal, Warren, and George Loftis (CC#10) on the loss of their grandmother; Mollie and Clark Thompson (CC#17) on the loss of her grandmother; Mollie and Bobby Halpin (CC#08) on the loss of her mother; Robert, Patrick, and Hunter Halpin (CC#08) on the loss of their grandmother; Lee Loftis (CC#22) on the loss of his grandmother; Haylie and Bert Crouch (CC#08) on the loss of her grandmother; Caitlyn and Hadden Crouch (CC#08) on the loss of their great-grandmother, Margaret Loftis, on May 22, 2011

When men are projecting the church's ruin God is preparing for its salvation.

—Matthew Henry

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a n n o u n c e m e n ts Everyone

Dallas Leadership Foundation work day

Dallas Leadership Foundation's (DLF) annual city work day is a great opportunity for the whole family to work alongside our friends in West Dallas. Join us Saturday, June 25, 8:00 am–3:00 pm, Westmoreland Heights Community Center, 3739 Homeland Street.

Contact Cora Billingsley, rocobill67@sbcglobal.net or 214-882-1230.

Adoption Ministry

We will meet for an intimate evening and hear from experts from Covenant Kids on the topic of fostering to adopt. Join us Sunday, June 26, 7:00 pm, home of Melissa and Greg Shull. Adults only. Dessert will be provided. RSVP to betty.montague@pcpc.org or 214-224-2683 by Thursday, June 23.

Flower arrangements in the Sanctuary

Do you appreciate the beauty of our flowers in the worship services on Sunday mornings? There is a weekly need for donations that purchase the beautiful arrangements we enjoy. A donation is a wonderful way to honor or remember a family member or friend and to enrich the whole congregation as we gather to worship each week.

Please call Helen Stewart for details and to sign up, 214-350-7449.

Children's Ministry volunteers needed

Join our Children's Ministry team Sunday mornings as we shape our covenant children's stories (lives) for Christ. We need teachers and teaching assistants for children ages newborn through kindergarten. Get ready to have your story (life) shaped as well! Contact gale.emerson@pcpc.org or 214-224-2566.

Indonesia short-term mission trip

Join Jeff White and Keeley Chorn, July 13– 23, for a mission trip to Indonesia. Contact jerry.gibson@pcpc.org or 214-224-2525.

Student Ministries

Six Flags

All incoming fifth–eighth graders, join us Monday, June 13, 9:30 am–4:00 pm, for a fun day at Six Join us July 31–August 6 at Sky Ranch at Ute Trail. This Flags. Drop off and pick up will be at the Hangout. summer PCPC will host the second PCPC Family Camp.

Bring $30 for your ticket or your Six Flags season Patrick Lafferty will speak and we will have the entire pass and extra money for lunch and snacks. Contact Sky Ranch Ute Trail camp reserved for our families. lily.riemer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.

The camp is located in the garden spot of Colorado, just outside of Lake City. The cost for one-room cabins Hurricane Harbor is $2,400 per family and two-bedroom cabins cost All incoming fifth–eighth graders are invited to spend $2,700. Contact lily.riemer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762. the day with the Middle School staff at Hurricane

Family Camp—last chance to register!

Helping Hands Day

Join us Saturday, August 27, 8:00 am–1:00 pm, Room 263. Help single moms, widows, and others who need help with changing light bulbs, organizing closets, raking leaves, fixing running toilets, and more.

Contact wilma.morgan@pcpc.org or 214-224-2742.

New PCPC classifieds webpage

PCPC is excited to announce a long-awaited ministry to the church—our own classified section online at http://classifieds.pcpc.org. Submissions can be made by any member of the church and can advertise roommates needed, places for rent, garage sales, job postings, etc. We cannot accept, however, ads for professional sales or services. Questions? Contact Amy Mackenroth, classifieds@pcpc.org.

ESL teacher volunteers needed

Harbor, Friday, July 8, 9:45 am–3:00 pm. Bring $25 for your ticket, extra money for lunch and snacks, a towel and sunscreen, and wear a modest bathing suit.

Drop off and pick up will be at the Hangout. Contact lily.riemer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.

Doulos leadership retreat

The Doulos leadership retreat is five sunny days of great teaching, beaching, and training in leadership in Galveston, TX, July 25–29. The trip is open to all incoming seventh–eighth graders. Those who are a part of this trip will be a part of a leadership team during the school year that will meet on a monthly basis and participate in various service opportunities. Students must apply for this trip and applications are due by Tuesday, July 12. Application are at www.pcpcmiddleschool.org. Contact mary.haberkorn@pcpc.org or 214-224-2717.

ESL is looking for teacher volunteers to team teach in one of four sessions this fall, Tuesday or Thursday mornings or evenings. No experience is necessary —the materials are so interactive and engaging that little preparation time is needed. Contact Kathy Dunn, esl@pcpc.org.

This Week June 11, 2011

calendar June 12 12:12 pm Missionary reception for Josephs, Rooms 302/304, 224-2551 4:00 pm Colin Howland organ concert, Sanctuary, 224-2633 13 9:30 am–4:00 pm Six Flags, Six Flags over Texas, 224-2762 13–15 Mercy Street Play Camp, Carver Elementary, 905-1042 ext. 101 15 12:00 pm Women's missionary lunch, Oak Lawn West, 224-2551 16 10:00 am–12:00 pm VBS registration pick up, Parking Lot, 224-2568 10:30 am–12:30 pm Nancy Ashley review, Oak Lawn West, 224-2771 12:00–1:30 pm VBS volunteer training, Fellowship Hall, 224-2568 20–23 9:00 am–noon VBS Ski School, PCPC Ski Lodge, 224-2568 25 8:00 am–3:00 pm DLF work day, 3739 Homeland Street, 882-1230 26 12:10 pm Missionary reception for the Youngs, Room 259, 224-2523 7:00 pm Adoption Ministry, Home of Melissa and Greg Shull, 224-2683 12–July 24 11:00 am Find Your Voice, Oak Lawn West, 224-2740

Women

Amazing Grace 360

8 9–18 13–23 24–30 25–29 31–6

July 9:45 am–3:00 pm Hurricane Harbor, Hurricane Harbor, 224-2762 Reverse Mexico mission trip, PCPC, 224-2738 Indonesia short-term mission trip, Indonesia, 224-2525 Family Camp (session 1), Sky Ranch at Ute Trail, 224-2762 Doulos leadership retreat, Galveston, TX, 224-2717 Family Camp (session 2), Sky Ranch at Ute Trail, 224-2762

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August 8:00 am–1:00 pm Helping Hands Day, Room 263, 224-2742

7–9

October Amazing Grace 360, Cobb Galleria Centre, GA, 224-2738

Young Families

Summer Musikgarten classes

Join us October 7–9, Cobb Galleria Centre, GA. Nancy Guthrie, a gifted teacher, writer, and conference speaker, will teach on the full-orbed grace of God in our lives—Amazing Grace 360. This conference is for PCA women, ages 13 years and up. If you'd like to attend and need more information or would like to organize a group to attend, let us know.

Register at www.pcpc.org/registrations by Thursday, September 15. Contact kari.stainback@pcpc.org or 214-224-2738.

What better time than summer to get a running start in your child's musical education? Our fun summer sessions don't feel like classes at all, only a great time singing and dancing with friends. The keyboard camp introduces children to the wonders of the piano in a weeklong course. Ages newborn–seven. Register at www.pcpc.org/registrations by Tuesday, June 21. Visit http://www.pcpcartsacademy.org or contact frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633.

Women's summer Bible studies

Song and Story will not meet in June. The summer schedule begins Monday, July 11, with weekly Song and Story times every Monday, 10:45 am, Room 122, for five consecutive weeks. Beat the summer heat with some wiggly-giggly, laugh-outloud, reading and singing fun. Bring a sack lunch and meet friends outside for a picnic afterward at the shaded large playground and fountain area to keep the fun going 'til naptime! No RSVP needed.

See you in July! Interested in helping? Contact amy.westervelt@pcpc.org or 214-224-2780.

Are you looking for a way to be in the Word and in fellowship this summer? Women's Ministries will offer these Women's Bible studies: Visit www.pcpcwomen.org/bible-studies or contact laurie.butterfield@pcpc.org or 214-224-2722.1

60+ Community

Nancy Ashley book review and luncheon

Join us Thursday, June 16, 10:30 am–12:30 pm, Oak Lawn West. Nancy will review the biography, Bonhoeffer: Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy, written by the New York Times bestselling author of Amazing Grace, Eric Metaxas. After this we will enjoy lunch. RSVP to jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771 by Monday, June 13.

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

Song and Story summer schedule

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

General fund budget 2010/2011 operating budget

$10,700,000

Middle and high school websites

July 1–May 29, 2011 budget

$10,088,796

July 1–May 29, 2011 giving

$10,397,543

Parents, visit www.pcpcmiddleschool.org or www.pcpchighschool.org to get up-to-date information about upcoming events.

Budget variance

June 11, 2011 This Week

$308,747

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VBS Ski School Pray

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We will have a team of volunteers praying for our children and volunteers all week. If you have a prayer request for your child, or if you would like to join the team, please contact Waverly Wilson, waverlyw@me.com.

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Volunteer We need snacks for our VBS teachers. Visit www.pcpckidz.org to sign up for snacks (password: Rescue Mountain). Contact Jody Dodson, jody622@mac.com. Also, help us run activities and games for elementary students. Register at www.pcpc.org/registrations by Monday, June 13.

Then join us for training Thursday, June 16, 12:00–1:30 pm, Fellowship Hall. Register for childcare by calling 214-706-2797 by Tuesday, June 14.

Contact darian.reichert@pcpc.org or 214-224-2568.

Pick up your registration packets Join us Thursday, June 16, 10:00 am–12:00 pm, Parking Lot. Registrants, pick up your packets in the parking lot in front of Fellowship Hall. Contact darian.reichert@pcpc.org or 214-224-2568.

Enjoy Ski School Join us June 20–23, 9:00 am–noon, PCPC Ski Lodge. Calling all snow bunnies to freestyle skiers! Kids age five by 9/1/11 to rising fourthgraders, it's time to register for Ski School (VBS) at the PCPC Ski Lodge this summer. It's a cool way to hang out with friends in the dog days of summer while hearing the gospel. This year's VBS is sponsored by New St. Peter's, Providence, and Park Cities Presbyterian Churches.

Register at www.pcpc.org/registrations by Monday, June 13. Contact darian.reichert@pcpc.org or 214-224-2568.

June 20-23

PCPC VBS

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