Vol. XXI, No. 20 | Oc tober 1, 2011
Adair Gregory's 20th anniversary at PCPC
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all the jewels in our collection, Adair’s favorite is C. S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia series. Reading these fictions with her children helped them bond. Her favorite quote describes Aslan—The Great Lion who also illustrates Christ: “Safe?” said Mr. Beaver. “Who said anything about safe? ‘Course he isn’t safe. But he’s good. He’s the King, I tell you.” These words showed Adair the extent of Christ’s meekness—His willingness to rein in His strength to accomplish a bigger purpose.
“It’s
been one miracle after another!” is how Adair Gregory describes these past 20 years as PCPC’s librarian. In 1991, Adair joined the PCPC staff and was quickly whisked away to answer phone calls and handle other receptionist responsibilities. Soon, she found herself organizing books during her lunch hour. Little did Adair know this would develop into a treasure trove of 35,700 fictions, non-fictions, references, biographies, periodicals, and audio and video resources for kids, youth, and adults.
Adair knew a good investment when she spotted it. Having worked on Wall Street by running a line in the trading room in her early years, Adair now found herself in a new enterprise—sales. “I loved to sell people on books!” Adair says. “I liked to see kids read” (yes, older ones too!). Her passion for encouraging people to read has paid handsome returns—literally. With time, homeschoolers, Christian schools, kids with their moms, and others would learn about these rich resources and regularly return to PCPC.
Family Camp 2
Adair,
Everyone
Prayer for the city and world
We will boldly and dependently seek God to transform our city and the world. Join us Sunday, October 2, 12:15–12:45 pm, Room 261. Light snacks will be provided and children are welcome. Contact marzena.dunham@pcpc.org or 214-224-2523.
Art as Soul Work
David J. Goa will speak on the role that art plays in our Christian life. Join us Tuesday, October 4, 7:00 pm, Fellowship Hall. Goa is the director of the Chester Ronning Centre for the Study of Religion and Public Life at the University of Alberta and was previously curator of Royal Alberta Museum. Goa lists "Anno Domini" among the many successful art exhibitions in major museums that portray Christ's life through art. There is no cost for this event. Register at www.pcpc.org/registrations by Sunday, October 2. Contact lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739.
We thank God for your wisdom and understanding among us. By your good conduct you Saturday for the have showed your works in the October 22 meekness of wisdom. May a harvest of righteousness be sown Heart for the City conference Randy Nabors, Carl Ellis, and other leading experts in peace because of you.
HEART City
With love, The PCPC family
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will discuss what God is doing in and through PCPC in serving those in Dallas. Join us Saturday, October 22, 8:30 am–1:00 pm, Fellowship Hall. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. The cost is $40. Register at www.pcpc.org/registrations by Wednesday, October 19. Register for childcare by calling 214-706-2797 by Wednesday, October 19. Contact christina.spruill@pcpc.org or 214-224-2520.
New time: 60+ Bible conferences 3
Women's fall Reflective Retreat 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 Eva Joy Flores daughter of Sarah and Sam Flores, on August 29, 2011
Marriages zz Sherry Lynn Elston and Kenneth Edwin Scheitler on September 10, 2011
Deaths zz Steve Carter (CC#02) on September 12, 2011, husband of Grace Carter (CC#02); father of Christie Carter (CC#09)
Sympathies zz Shelley and Steve Lipscomb (CC#02) on the loss of his father; Holly Lipscomb (CC#02) on the loss of her grandfather; Stephen Lipscomb (CC#18) on the loss of his grandfather; Lauren and Alex Inman (CC#06) on the loss of her grandfather; Will Inman (CC#06) on the loss of his great-grandfather, Robert "Bob" Lipscomb, on September 9, 2011
a n n o u n c e m e n ts David Brandon, classical guitar
A true guitar virtuoso, David Brandon has toured and recorded with major musical stars such as Christopher Parkening and Julie Andrews. Join us Sunday, October 23, 4:00 pm, Cambridge Hall. This concert will be presented in an intimate chamber format, allowing listeners to experience this master up close. Seating is limited. Contact frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2635.
Celebrate the Lord's Supper
We will celebrate the Lord's Supper during all three services Sunday, October 30, 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 am, Sanctuary. Contact jayne.bjork@pcpc.org or 214-224-2632.
Window to the World
Peer through a window into what God is doing through PCPC members around the world. Join us Sunday, October 30, 9:30 and 11:00 am, Fellowship Hall. Be careful though, you might fall through. In lieu of class on October 30, all Sunday Morning Communities will meet in Fellowship Hall. The gatherings will take place at both 9:30 and 11:00 am. Coffee and pastries will be provided. Contact anna.graber@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551.
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Enjoy these new titles in the Bookstore: John MacArthur: Servant of the Word and Flock by Lain Murray; Is Hell for Real or Does Everybody Go to Heaven? comes from many of our favorite authors including Keller, Mohler, and Packer; How the Gospel Brings Us All the Way Home by Derek Thomas; The Christian Lover by Michael Haykin compiles love letters written between such famous Christian couples as the Luthers, Calvins, Doddridges, Judsons, and LloydJoneses; two new biographies on John Knox, one by the hard to put down Douglas Bond. For kids we have R. C. Sproul's reprint of The Priest with Dirty Clothes, written to communicate the concept of justification to his grandchildren; This is No Fairytale by John Piper explains the distinction between the life of Christ and his followers juxtaposed the entrapments of the world. Visit www.pcpcbookstore.org. Contact amy.tassos@pcpc.org or 214-224-2740. Also, we have many new books in the Library including Great Words, by Jack L. Arnold, a discussion of Predestination, Salvation, Grace, Substitution, Reconciliation, and more. Visit http://library.pcpc.org or contact adair.gregory@pcpc.org or 214-224-2673.
New Arts Festival logo
The PCPC Arts Festival awarded artist Mo Sanford a prize for her winning 2012 logo design. Mo's concept Help single moms, widows, and others who need of sin (black) to redemption (white) is transcended help with changing light bulbs, organizing closets, by a horizontal line of Christ's blood that makes it raking leaves, fixing running toilets, and more. Join us Saturday, November 12, 8:00 am–1:00 pm, Room all possible. This coming year's theme, The Passion 263. Contact wilma.morgan@pcpc.org or 214-224-2742. and The Promise, is scheduled for Saturday, March 24–Sunday, April 1, 2012. Entries must be submitted PCPC Family Camp: Colorado between Tuesday, January 3–Tuesday, February This coming summer PCPC will host our third annual 14. See the new logo at www.pcpcartsfestival.org. Family Camp at Sky Ranch Ute Trail in Colorado. Join Contact lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739. us for the first session July 22–28 or the second Dallas Pregnancy Resource Center session July 29–August 4. A PCPC pastor will speak Consider serving at Dallas Pregnancy Resource Center for each week of Family Camp. Spots are filling up (DPRC). Since January, 51 souls were saved by Jesus very quickly. We project that it will fill up by Ocotber. Christ and 102 babies have been saved! Consider Contact lily.riemer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762. volunteering at the Greenville and Jupiter locations. Carver Elementary mentors needed Also, they need men volunteers to speak with the Invest in the next generation of leaders by guys who come with their partners. Contact Earlene becoming a Mercy Street mentor. Currently, there Jones, ejones@dallasprc.com or 214-905-9068. are 80 students at Carver Elementary who need a ESL needs co-teacher volunteers mentor. Prayerfully consider mentoring a student(s). We need co-teachers for Monday and Wednesday Contact Sam Flores, sam@mercystreetdallas.org or mornings, September–March. No prior ESL 214-905-1042 ext. 113. experience is required. Contact esl@pcpc.org.
Helping Hands Day
"An evidence that our will has been broken is that we begin to thank God for that which once seemed so bitter, knowing that His will is good and that, in His time and in His way, He is able to make the most bitter waters sweet." —Nancy Leigh DeMoss
New in the Bookstore/Library
Vision Club mentors needed
Want to be part of a team sharing Christ with children in West Dallas? Join our friends at Mercy Street for Vision Club, Thursdays, 3:15-4:45 pm. They need volunteers to help with music, Bible stories, games, and refreshments. Contact Annie Roberson, annie@mercystreetdallas.org or 214-905-1042 ext. 101.
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.
This Week October 1, 2011
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November
12:15–12:45 pm Prayer for the city and world, Room 261, 224-2523 7:00 pm Art as Soul Work, Fellowship Hall, 224-2739 10:00 am–2:30 pm State Fair of Texas, Oak Lawn West, 224-2771 10:45–11:30 am Song and Story, Room 122, 224-2780 10:00 am Circle 5 meeting, 3801 Stratford, 361-4704 9:00–11:30 am 60+ Bible conferences, Oak Lawn West, 224-2771 8:30 am–1:00 pm Heart for the City, Fellowship Hall, 224-2520 4:00 pm David Brandon, classical guitar, Cambridge Hall, 224-2635 10:45–11:30 am Song and Story, Room 122, 224-2780 Women's Reflective Retreat, Montserrat Retreat Center, 224-2725 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 am Lord's Supper, Sanctuary, 224-2632 9:30 or 11:00 am Window to the World, Fellowship Hall, 224-2551
Faith in the halls of learning
Dr. Karl Johnson of Chesterton House, which is an organization affiliated with Cornell University, will discuss the challenges and opportunities of being a Christian student in a secular university Sunday, November 6. Contact amy.tassos@pcpc.org or 214-224-2740.
Wallace and Ehrman debate
Daniel B. Wallace, Director of the Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM) and Professor at Dallas Theological Seminary will debate Bart D. Ehrman, James A. Gray Distinguished Professor of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Saturday, October 1, 7:00 pm, SMU's McFarlin Auditorium. The topic will be "Can we trust the text of the New Testament?" Tickets cost $20 and can be purchased online. Visit www.smudebate.com or contact amy.tassos@pcpc.org or 214-224-2740.
Director of Facilities open position
We have an open position for Director of Facilities and Property Management. View the job description at www.jobsatpcpc.org. Let us know if you are interested and qualified, or know of someone who would be a great candidate. Questions? Contact careers@pcpc.org or 214-224-2714.
60+ Community
State Fair of Texas
Bring your friends for our upcoming trip to the State Fair of Texas. Join us Thursday, October 6, 10:00 am– 2:30 pm, Oak Lawn West. We'll meet in the Oak Lawn West parking lot at 10:00 am to board the church vans. RSVP to jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771 for a seat on the van by Wednesday, October 5.
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9:00–9:25 am First grade Bible presentation, Chapel, 224-2729 6:30–8:30 pm The Bridge: What's her story?, 696-4748 8:00 am–1:00 pm Helping Hands Day, Room 263, 224-2742 10:45–11:30 am Song and Story, Room 122, 224-2780 9:00–11:30 am 60+ Bible conferences, Oak Lawn West, 224-2771 10:45–11:30 am Song and Story, Room 122, 224-2780 July
22–28 29–Aug 4
Family Camp (1): Colorado, Sky Ranch at Ute Trail, 224-2762 Family Camp (2): Colorado, Sky Ranch at Ute Trail, 224-2762
60+ Bible conferences
Ron Williams will lead us in feasting on God's Word, sing praises, and enjoying food and fellowship. Join us Thursday, October 20, 9:00–11:30 am, Oak Lawn West. Bring a friend! Breakfast snacks and brunch will be provided. RSVP to jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771 by Tuesday, October 18.
Young Families
Song and Story
Get in the back to school groove with some wigglygiggly, laugh-out-loud, reading and singing fun. Join us Monday, October 10, 10:45–11:30 am, Room 122. The fall schedule will also meet every second and fourth Monday. Bring a sack lunch. No RSVP needed. Interested in helping? Contact amy.westervelt@pcpc.org or 214-224-2780.
First grade Bible presentation
All first graders will be acknowledged during both services. Join us Sunday, November 6, 9:00–9:25 am, Chapel. A light breakfast will be provided. Contact renea.conser@pcpc.org or 214-224-2729.
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
Women
Circle 5 meeting
Circle 5 will have their meeting. Join us Tuesday, October 18, 10:00 am, home of Linda Weaver, 3801 Stratford. Contact Peggy Skidmore, pwskidmore@sbcglobal.net or 214-361-4704.
The Bridge: What's her story?
Form cross-generational friendships while hearing a story of rescue in the life of a Christian woman. Join us Thursday, November 10, 6:30–8:30 pm. New faces are always welcome, so bring a friend! Dinner costs $8–10, and no RSVP is necessary. Contact Susan Bullock, sbb@reelmemories.org or 214-696-4748.
General fund budget 2011/2012 operating budget
$11,100,000
July 1–September 18, 2011 budget
$1,959,376
July 1–September 18, 2011 giving
$1,790,355
Budget variance
($169,021)
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Baptisms, September 18, 2011
Isabella Adeline Becker
Margaret Rose Brown
Henry Perryman Brown
daughter of Natalie and Josh Becker
daughter of Wynne and Lewis Brown
son of Wynne and Lewis Brown
Women's fall Reflective Retreat
This retreat will give you an extended time of solitude and fellowship with other believers in Christ. Join us October 28–29, Montserrat Retreat Center, Lake Dallas. Two sessions of teaching on the spiritual discipline of service 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. Cost is $100 (partial scholarships are available). Register at www.pcpc.org/registrations or the Women's Ministry table by Monday, October 24. Contact mary.haberkorn@pcpc.org or 214-224-2725.
Reese Elizabeth Cook
Annie Adele Greenwell
Hunt Douglas Rogers
daughter of Windy and Patrick Cook
daughter of Stephanie and Steve Greenwell
son of Brooke and Mark Rogers
Ellison Grace Taber daughter of Jennifer and Grant Taber
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