THIS WEEK: October 29, 2011

Vol. XXI, No. 22 | Oc tober 29, 2011

Everyone

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 or 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.

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.

W I N D O W TO THE W O R L D

No More Night concert

Sunday, October 30  9:30 or 11:00 am  Fellowship Hall

REDEEMING the CAMPUS with Karl Johnson Lunch with

Carlos Sepulveda November 15, noon Fellowship Hall see page 2

Adopted for Life 2

Director of Chesterton House, Cornell University

Sunday, November 6 see page 3

Paul Leddington Wright concert 2

The beginning of November brings the Feast of All Saints, which commemorates the lives of saints past and present.

Join us Sunday, October 30, 7:00 pm, Chapel. We specifically remember those who have gone before and seek to follow their example of a life well lived in and for Christ. We will feature the music of Byrd, Mozart, Faure, and Chilcott. Contact frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2635.

Art+Spirit: Idols, Icons, and Images

Vladimir Grygorenko, an Orthodox Christian Iconographer, will speak at our Art+Spirit series. Join us Tuesday, November 8, 7:00 pm, Oak Lawn West. No registration is required. Contact lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739.

Helping Hands Day

Help single moms with special housework needs. Join us Saturday, November 12, 8:00 am–1:00 pm, Room 263.

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

Missionary Mailings

Encourage your PCPC missionary families by writing them a note of appreciation. Join us Sunday, November 13, 12:10–1:15 pm, Fellowship Hall. Kids are welcome! Pizza and salad will be provided. Contact anna.graber@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551.

Coordinator in Urban Ministries open position 2

Poinsettia reservation form 3

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 Marriages zz Molly Strief Wilshusen and Robert Houston Hunt on October 15, 2011

Deaths zz Marcia Acker (CC#12/Covenant) on October 10, 2011, wife of Bill Acker (CC#12/Covenant) zz Evelyn Donnally (CC#18/Agape) on October 12, 2011, mother of Don (and Carol) Donnally (CC#01); grandmother of Chet, Caroline, Jodi, and Christina Donnally (CC#01)

Sympathy zz Margie and Bill Bland (CC#11) on the loss of her mother; Brittany Bland (CC#22) on the loss of her grandmother, Elizabeth Lowe, on October 8, 2011 zz Gigi and Guy Haltom (CC#13) on the loss of his mother, Elsie O'Kelly Haltom, on October 10, 2011 zz Bobbye and Jack Bell (CC#21) on the loss of her sister, Anne Herrscher, on October 11, 2011

a nno u n c e m e nts WorkPlace lunch with Carlos Sepulveda

Carlos Sepulveda, President and CEO of Interstate Batteries, will speak on "Making God Smile

by Fighting Well in Business." Join us Tuesday, November 15, 12:00–1:30 pm, Fellowship Hall.

Cost is $20 online or $25 at the door. Register at www.pcpc.org/registrations by Friday, November 11.

Contact lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739.

Adopted for Life

Are you in Christ? Then you have been adopted! We will worship Christ for what He has done for us and pray for the hearts of people in Dallas to be turned toward adoption. Join us Thursday, November 17, 7:30 pm, Fellowship Hall. Contact Ellen Porter, ellenporter@gmail.com.

Paul Leddington Wright concert

Acclaimed British organist Paul Leddington Wright has extensively toured the US and the world giving recitals. Join us Friday, November 18, 8:00 pm, Sanctuary. Principal conductor of the longest-running British musical programme, Songs of Praise, his expertise extends to choral conducting, composing, and arranging, as well as recording with his chamber choir, the Coventry Singers. This concert is free.

Contact frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2635.

zz D'Ann and Rex Moxley (CC#13/ Vineyard) on the loss of his grandmother; Kate and Scott Moxley (CC#13) on the loss of their great-grandmother, Eloise W. Edmondson, on October 14, 2011

Deacon poinsettia delivery

zz Becky and Mike Collins (CC#12) on the loss of her father; Cody Collins (CC#04) on the loss of his grandfather; Michael Collins (CC#03) on the loss of his grandfather, Kenneth T. Grantham, on October 15, 2011

Walk Where Jesus Walked

Help our deacons deliver poinsettias. Join us December 2–3, 8:00 am–5:00 pm, Room 263.

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

Pete Deison and other members will journey to Israel.

Join us Monday, June 4–Thursday, June 14, Israel.

The trip costs $4,236/person with rountrip airfare or $2,600/person for land only. The required deposit to hold your space (per person) is $500 and is due by Tuesday, November 1. RSVP to pete.deison@pcpc.org or 214-224-2741 by Tuesday, November 1.

Coordinator in Urban Ministries position

“Christ is the most cheap physician, He takes no fee.

He desires us to bring nothing to Him but broken hearts; and when He has cured us He desires us to bestow nothing on Him but our love.”

—Thomas Watson

We have an open position for a full-time Coordinator in Urban Ministries, which supports our Urban Ministries Pastor and Committee. To read the job description, visit www.jobsatpcpc.org. Contact jamie.tanner@pcpc.org or 214-224-2712.

The Thao Project Check out our new video providing a brief glimpse at what God is doing through PCPC's Thao Project in Thailand and Laos, www.pcpcmissions.org.

New in the Library

Added to the Library: Pillars of Grace–A D 100-1564, by Steven J. Lawson; These Last Days, by Begg, Carson, Ferguson, Horton, and others; Hudson Taylor: Gospel Pioneer to China, by Vance Christie; Washed and Waiting: Reflections on Christian faithfulness and homosexuality, by Wesley Hill; Faith, by Jeremiah Burroughs; Choosing Gratitude, your journey to joy,

by Nancy Leigh DeMoss. For youth: All Sail Set, by Armstrong Sperry. For children: The Barber Who Wanted to Pray, by R. C. Sproul; What’s in the Bible, by Phil Vischer of Veggie Tales, is a series of DVDs making the Old Testament accessible to young children.

Swing by the Library Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–5:00 pm and Sunday, 9:00 am–1:00 pm, to pick up your fall reading. Visit http://library.pcpc.org or contact adair.gregory@pcpc.org or 214-224-2673.

Artists' registration for festival opens in January

Registration for the 2012 Arts Festival, The Passion and the Promise will be open Tuesday, January 3–Tuesday, February 14. All artists are welcome to submit their work. Visit www.pcpcartsfestival.org or contact lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739.

ESL needs teacher volunteers

ESL needs teachers volunteers Mondays or Wednesdays, 9:30-11:00 am. No prior teaching or language experience needed! Also, pray that God would raise up His servants for this important work.

Contact esl@pcpc.org or 214-224-2528.

Young Families

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.

Song and Story

Toddlers, bring your mom for some wiggly-giggly, laugh-out-loud, reading and singing fun. Join us Monday, November 14, 10:45–11:30 am, Room 122.

The fall schedule will also meet every second and fourth Monday of the month. Bring a sack lunch.

No RSVP needed. Interested in helping? Contact amy.westervelt@pcpc.org or 214-224-2780.

Children’s Ministry worship

The elementary program needs volunteers to lead worship for our kids once a month on Sundays at 11:45 am for five minutes. Contact renea.conser@pcpc.org or 214-224-2729.

www.twitter.com/pcpcnews 2

This Week October 29, 2011

c a l e nd a r October 30

14 15 17

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 7:00 pm No More Night concert, Chapel, 224-2635 November

6 7 8 10 12 13 14

9:00–9:25 am First grade Bible presentation, Chapel, 224-2729 11:00 am; 7:00 pm Redeeming Campus, H.S. room; F.H., 224-2740 12:00–12:30 pm Pray First, Parlor, 363-1588 7:00 pm Art+Spirit: Idols, Icons, and Images, OLW, 224-2739 6:30–8:30 pm The Bridge, 4105 Windsor, 696-4748 8:00 am–1:00 pm Helping Hands Day, Room 263, 224-2742 12:10–1:15 pm Missionary Mailings, Fellowship Hall, 224-2551 10:30–11:30 am Circle 2 meeting, Parlor, 341-9378

Student Ministries

Redeeming the Campus

Dr. Karl Johnson, Director of Chesterton House, Cornell University, will give two lectures for students and parents Sunday, November 6.

From 11:00 am–noon, High School room, Dr. Johnson will speak about Faith in the Halls of Learning. Then from 7:00–8:30 pm, Fellowship Hall, Dr. Johnson will speak on Making the Most of College. Dessert will be provided. Contact amy.tassos@pcpc.org or 214-224-2740.

High School Florida Trip 2012

Save the date for Florida Trip 2012: Saturday, May 26–Friday, June 1. Online registration will be available in February at www.pcpchighschool.org. Contact lily.riemer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.

18 28

10:45–11:30 am Song and Story, Room 122, 224-2780 12:00–1:30 pm WorkPlace Lunch, Fellowship Hall, 224-2739 9:00–11:30 am 60+ Bible conferences, Oak Lawn West, 224-2771 7:30 pm Adopted for Life, Fellowship Hall, 8:00 pm Paul Leddington Wright concert, Sanctuary, 224-2635 10:45–11:30 am Song and Story, Room 122, 224-2780

2–3 11

December 8:00 am–5:00 pm Deacon poinsettia delivery, Room 263, 224-2742 7:00 pm Noël concert, Sanctuary, 224-2635

4–14

June Walk Where Jesus Walked, Israel, 224-2741

Reserve a poinsettia

E

ach Christmas season we offer PCPC members the opportunity to purchase a poinsettia ($7.50 each) in memory of or honor of a friend or family member. They will be in the Sanctuary, Sunday, December 11, and there will be a bulletin insert that morning listing the names of the donor and the recipient. Our chancel area will be wreathed in these beautiful plants for our worship services on December 11 and December 18. You may take your plant with you following the Christmas Eve evening services. Please fill out the form below (when ordering multiple plants, please write information on a separate sheet of paper and attach to the form) and mail it no later than Monday, November 28 to ensure that your gift is listed in the bulletin insert.

Requests received later than Thursday, December 1, will likely miss the insert printing deadline.

Women

Pray First

Help us pray for our church, families, and more.

Join us Monday, November 7, 12:00–12:30 pm, Parlor. We will also pray with and for you. You may also submit your prayer requests to us.

Contact Phyllis Mabus, phyllismabus@me.com or 214-363-1588.

The Bridge: What's her story?

Gather with women of all life stages to form cross-generational friendships while hearing a story of rescue. Join us Thursday, November 10, 6:30–8:30 pm, home of Denise Nixon, 4105 Windsor. Light dinner provided. New faces are always welcome, so bring a friend! Dinner costs $10, and no RSVP is necessary. Contact Susan Bullock, sbb@reelmemories.org or 214-696-4748.

October 29, 2011 This Week

Please reserve one plant in HONOR of:

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

OR in memory of:

Given by:

General fund budget

Phone number of donor with area code:

Make checks ($7.50 per plant) payable to PCPC and mail to PCPC, attention Jayne Bjork, 4124 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas TX 75219 (mail or hand-delivery to be received by Thursday, December 1!)

2011/2012 operating budget

$11,100,000

July 1–October 16, 2011 budget

$2,535,400

July 1–October 16, 2011 giving

$2,381,416

Budget variance

($153,984)

3

Circle 2 meeting

Ladies, if you're looking for fellowship and community, join us every second Monday of the month, 10:30–11:30am, Parlor. Our next meeting will be Monday, November 14, 10:30–11:30 am, Parlor. Our teacher, Hannah King, is a Redemmer Seminary student and will lead us through a study of Galatians by John Stott.

Invite your friends! Contact Renatta Rasmussen, renattar@att.net or 214-341-9378.

Baptisms, October 16, 2011

60+ Community

60+ 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. Join us Thursday, November 17, 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, November 15.

Jason Angel Koen

Zion Albert Koen

son of Nancy and Jason Koen

son of Nancy and Jason Koen

Adopted for

LIFE

November 17 7:30 pm see page 2

Anna Katherine Herron

Ford Sledge Pulliam

daughter of Katherine and Chris Herron

son of Adrienne and Clark Pulliam

Lila Mack Pinkston daughter of Danielle and Chase Pinkston

This Week (007-362) is published biweekly except once in December by Park Cities Presbyterian Church, 4124 Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX 75219. Periodical postage paid at Dallas, Texas 75219.

POSTMASTER: send address changes to THIS WEEK, 4124 Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX 75219‑3152.

Park Cities Presbyterian Church Matt Rodriguez, editor 4124 Oak Lawn Avenue Dallas, Texas 75219-3152 214-224-2711 • fax 214-224-2711 www.pcpc.org

Vol. XXI, No. 22 | Oc tober 29, 2011

Periodical Postage Paid at Dallas, Texas