Vol. XXI, No. 14 | July 9, 2011
Reverse Mexico mission trip July 9–18
Reception
Women's luncheon with missionaries
The PCPC Women's Ministry will host a light lunch You are invited to a luncheon honoring PCPC women reception for women from Monterrey, Mexico, missionaries Wednesday, July 13, 12:00 pm, Oak Sunday, July 10, 12:15 pm, Fellowship Hall. Learn Lawn West. Hear updates from visiting missionaries. more about their ministries in Monterrey and how Come encourage and be encouraged. A suggested the violence in Mexico has impacted their lives—how donation of $7 would be appreciated. RSVP to they are learning to trust Christ daily in the midst anna.graber@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551 by Sunday, of this upheaval. Men and women are invited. RSVP July 10. to Pam Johnson, pam.johnson8689@yahoo.com or Prayer service at Cristo Rey 214-207-2732 by Thursday, July 7. There will be a joint prayer service for the women of Monterrey with PCPC and Cristo Rey women Prayer workshop Friday, July 15, 10:30–11:45 am, Cristo Rey. Shannon Join the women of Monterrey for a prayer workshop Geiger, wife of Josh Geiger, Cristo Rey's pastor, taught by Elizabeth Robinson Monday–Tuesday, will lead us in this concert of prayer. Contact July 11–12, 1:30–3:30 pm; 9:30–11:30 am, Rooms laurie.butterfield@pcpc.org or 214-224-2722. 302/304. She will focus on learning to pray through the scriptures. Contact laurie.butterfield@pcpc.org or 214-224-2722.
Bible study
Join the women of Monterrey for a Bible study workshop taught by Kay Gabrysch Wednesday– Thursday, July 13–14, 9:30–11:30 am, Rooms 302/304. She will focus her workshop on how to study and prepare a Christ-centered message from the Bible. Contact laurie.butterfield@pcpc.org or 214-224-2722.
Missionary reception for Akemi and Bill Rhea 2
Did you know
The Missions and Church Planting Ministry sends out a monthly e-newsletter entitled Remember the Nations. To subscribe, e-mail worldmissions@pcpc.org.
Still thirsty? There are two more Women's Bible studies 3
Summer RUF college Bible study 3
Tommy Overton called to PCPC We are excited to share with you that the Session has called Tommy Overton to serve as an assistant pastor at PCPC. He will have several ministerial responsibilities, including shepherding our growing number of young families along with Bill Lamberth, Patrick Lafferty, and Jeff White. He will also provide strategic oversight of our youth and children's ministries as well as contribute to our men's ministry and other aspects of ministry leadership. Contact sally.rogers@pcpc.org or 214-224-2775.
Song and Story begins 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.
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a n n o u n c e m e n ts
Births zz Jack Walter Agee son of Cindy and Jonathan Agee, on June 14, 2011
Marriages zz Katie Ryan Zuendel and Tait Davis Coates on June 17, 2011
Deaths zz Travis Wallace Jr. (Out of town member) on June 25, 2011, husband of Judy Wallace (Out of town member)
Sympathies zz April and Chad Cook (CC#03) on the loss of his father; William and Byron Cook (CC#03) on the loss of their grandfather, Byron F. Cook III, on June 21, 2011
Everyone
Missionary reception for the Rheas
We will celebrate the commissioning of our home church missionaries to Cambodia, Akemi and Bill Rhea Sunday, August 7, 12:10 pm, Fellowship Hall. Join the Shepherds of Souls Sunday Morning Community for a light lunch. A small donation will be welcomed to help cover the cost of food. RSVP to anna.graber@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551 by Saturday, August 6.
Helping Hands Day
Help single moms, widows, and others who need help with changing light bulbs, organizing closets, raking leaves, fixing running toilets, and more Saturday, August 27, 8:00 am–1:00 pm, Room 263. Contact wilma.morgan@pcpc.org or 214-224-2742.
Art+Spirit
A life in the arts is filled with challenges and opportunity. How we handle them profoundly affects us. Join us September 20–November 15, 7:00–8:30 pm, for free studies in the comfortable environment of PCPC's Oak Lawn West building where we will examine what it means to exist as an artist and a person of faith. Bring your sketchbook! Registration for Art+Spirit is open Monday, August 15–Saturday, September 17, by contacting Lawan.glasscock@pcpc. org or 214-224-2739.
The Passion and the Promise Arts Festival The 2012 Arts Festival theme will be The Passion and the Promise. Also, there is a logo competition that opens Friday, July 1 and ends Thursday, August 25, 2011. The call to artists will likely be in October. The festival will begin Saturday, March 24–Sunday, April 1, noon–6:00 pm, Fellowship Hall. Contact lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739.
Apartment Life position
Want to use your business and leadership experience to advance the gospel? Apartment Life, a ministry reaching apartment communities with the gospel, is seeking an area vice president for the Uptown/Midtown area. Contact Bekah Lightner, bekahlightner@apartmentlife.org or 972-529-8366.
Business mentors needed
If you do not worship God seven days a week, you do not worship Him on one day a week. —A. W. Tozer
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Thirty grads from Pinkston High School each need a business mentor to walk alongside them through their HIS Bridge Builders training program and during their first 90 days on the job. Visit www.hisbridgebuilders.org or contact christina.spruill@pcpc.org or 214-224-2520.
ESL co-teacher volunteers needed
Consider volunteering as an ESL co-teacher Tuesdays or Thursdays during the fall semester. We are flexible and will work around your business or personal travel schedules. Contact esl@pcpc.org or 214-360-4782.
New in the Library
We added a number of books over the last few weeks. For adults, check out Bryan R. Gregory's commentary on Zechariah, Longing for God in an age of discouragement; The Obedience Option: Because God knows what's good for us by David W. Hegg; Miracles from Mayhem, a story regarding May Nicholson by Irene Howat; The Damascus Way, which is the third volume in the Acts of Faith series by Davis Bunn and Janette Oke; a commentary on Acts by Derek W. H. Thomas and one on First Kings by Philip Graham Ryken. For youth, see these biographies: William Tyndale by Lori Rich; Thomas Jefferson by Leonard Wibberley; Grandma Moses and Frederick Remington by Mike Venezia; The Minute Boys of Lexington by Edward Stratemeyer; Abraham Lincoln's World and Augustus Caesar's World by Genevieve Foster; Rescue and Redeem, chronicles of the modern church in the History Lives series; God's Names by Sally Michael; and several fiction and picture books. Visit http://library.pcpc.org or contact adair.gregory@pcpc.org or 214-224-2673.
Arts Festival logo competition
The 2012 Arts Festival theme will be The Passion and the Promise. There is a competition to create a logo for the festival. Download the rules at www.pcpc.org. You may submit your entry Friday, July 1–Thursday, August 25, to artsfestival@pcpc.org. Contact lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739.
Computer summer part-time position
Pete Deison is searching for a high school- or college-age student who is computer savvy to transfer cassette recordings onto digital formats for archival purposes. The job requires four–five hours per week, anytime between Monday–Friday, 10:00 am–6:00 pm. Contact lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739.
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. Contact Helen Stewart, 214-350-7449.
This Week July 9, 2011
calendar July 9–18 10 11–12 11–Aug 8 11–Aug 8 11 12 13–14 13
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Reverse Mexico mission trip, PCPC, 224-2738 12:15 pm Reverse mission trip reception, Fellowship Hall, 207-2732 1:30–3:30 pm; 9:30–11:30 am Prayer workshop, Rooms 302/304, 224-2722 9:30 am–12:00 pm VOH summer outreach, Voice of Hope, 224-2734 2:45–4:00 pm H.S. Guys Basketball, Preston Road CoC Gym, 212-7970 10:45–11:30 am Song and Story, Room 122, 224-2780 4:30–5:30 pm 5th–6th girls Bible study, Corner Bakery Cafe, 224-2768 9:30–11:30 am Kay Gabrysch Bible study, Rooms 302/304, 224-2722 12:00 pm Women's lunch with missionaries, Oak Lawn West, 224-2551 4:30–5:30 pm 7th–8th girls Bible study, Corner Bakery Cafe, 224-2734 7:30 pm Summer RUF, Oak Lawn East, 224-2731 10:00 am–12:30 pm 60+ Bible conference, Oak Lawn West, 224-2771 10:30–11:45 am Reverse mission trip prayer, Cristo Rey, 224-2722 Seventh–eighth grade guys night, 799-7838 10:00 am–12:30 pm 60+ Bible conference, Oak Lawn West, 224-2771
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Amazing Grace 360
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. Join us October 7–9, Cobb Galleria Centre, GA. 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.
Two more Women's Bible studies
Still thirsty? We have two additional Bible studies. Please find one that suits your schedule and perhaps your thirst. In your study and fellowship with others, you will find true summer satisfaction in Christ. Life Together by Shannon Geiger and Kelly Woods, Tuesdays, July 12–26, 7:00–8:30 pm, and Precepts: 2 Peter, How to be kept from falling by Susan Keyes, Tuesdays, July 12–August 30, 9:30–11:30 am, 6:30– 8:30 pm. Visit www.pcpcwomen.org/bible-studies or contact laurie.butterfield@pcpc.org or 214-224-2722.
Student Ministries
Fifth–sixth grade girls Bible study
This summer, the PCPC Middle School Ministry will have a weekly Bible study for all fifth–sixth grade girls Tuesdays, July 12–August 2, 4:30–5:30 pm, Corner Bakery Cafe, 4019 Villanova Drive. Students are encouraged to invite their friends and bring their Bibles. Contact miranda.murphy@pcpc.org or 214-224-2768.
July 9, 2011 This Week
12:10 pm Missionary reception for Rheas, Fellowship Hall, 224-2551 8:00 am–1:00 pm Helping Hands Day, Room 263, 224-2742 October
7–9
Amazing Grace 360, Cobb Galleria Centre, GA, 224-2738 September
20–Nov 15 7:00–8:30 pm Art+Spirit, Oak Lawn West, 224-2739 March 24–Apr 1
Women
PCPC Family Camp: Colorado, Sky Ranch at Ute Trail, 224-2762 Doulos leadership retreat, Galveston, TX, 224-2734 10:00 am–12:30 pm 60+ Bible conference, Oak Lawn West, 224-2771 Lafferty to speak at Family Camp, Sky Ranch at Ute Trail, 224-2762
The Passion and Promise Arts Festival, Fellowship Hall, 224-2739
Summer RUF
We're partnering with RUF at SMU to host Summer RUF at PCPC. All college students are welcome at this large group Bible study Wednesdays, through August 3, 7:30 pm, Oak Lawn East. Contact robby.higginbottom@pcpc.org or 214-224-2731.
Seventh–eighth grade girls Bible study
This summer, the Middle School Ministry will have a weekly Bible study for all seventh–eighth grade girls Wednesdays, through August 3, 4:30–5:30 pm, Corner Bakery Cafe, 4019 Villanova Drive. Students should invite their friends and bring their Bibles. Contact mary.haberkorn@pcpc.org or 214-224-2734.
Voice of Hope summer outreach
Fifth–twelfth graders will help Voice of Hope with their summer program every Monday through August 8, 9:30 am–12:00 pm, by assisting elementary and middle school students with activities and crafts. Drop off and pick up will be at the PCPC Hangout. Contact mary.haberkorn@pcpc.org or 214-224-2734.
High School Guys Basketball
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
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
All high school guys are invited to play basketball at the Preston Road Church of Christ gym every Monday, 2:45 pm–4:00 pm, through August 8. Invite your friends and join us. Contact bryan.newman@pcpc.org or 214-212-7970.
Doulos leadership retreat
Join us July 25–29, Galveston, TX. The Doulos leadership retreat is five sunny days of great teaching, beaching and training in leadership in Galveston, TX. The trip is open to all incoming seventh to eighth grade students. Students must apply for this trip and applications are due by Tuesday, July 12. Download an application at www.pcpcmiddleschool.org. Contact mary.haberkorn@pcpc.org or 214-224-2734.
General fund budget 2010/2011 operating budget
$10,700,000
July 1–June 26, 2011 budget
$10,700,000
July 1–June 26, 2011 giving
$10,991,987
Budget variance
$291,987
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Student Ministries websites
Parents of middle- and high-schoolers may visit www.pcpcmiddleschool.org or www.pcpchighschool.org to get information on upcoming events. Contact lily.riemer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.
Baptisms, June 19, 2011
Young Families
Song and Story
Wiggly-giggly, laugh-out-loud reading and singing fun begins Monday, July 11, 10:45–11:30 am, Room 122, and will meet every Monday through August 8. No RSVP needed. Interested in helping? Contact amy.westervelt@pcpc.org or 214-224-2780.
Children's Ministry volunteers needed
Join our Children's Ministry team Sunday mornings as we shape our covenant children's stories (lives) for Christ beginning Sunday, August 28, 2011. 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.
Vivienne Marie Kieta
Charles Arthur Kieta
daughter of Emily and Derek Kieta
son of Emily and Derek Kieta
60+ Community
60+ July Bible conferences
Ron Williams will lead us in a time of feasting on God's Word, singing praises to Him, and enjoying great food and fellowship Thursdays, July 14–28, 10:00 am–12:30 pm, Oak Lawn West. Breakfast snacks and lunch will be provided. Contact Jane Beasley for your lunch reservation, jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771.
Melanie Grace McDonald
Lucy Jeanne Ruth
daughter of Yulma and Dave McDonald
daughter of Abby and Peter Ruth
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