THIS WEEK: November 12, 2011

Vol. XXI, No. 23 | November 12, 2011

Everyone

Helping Hands Day

Help single moms, widows, and others 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

Carlos Sepulveda

Lunch with President and CEO, Interstate Batteries

November 15, noon Fellowship Hall $20 online, $25 at the door Reservation at www.pcpc.org/registrations required by Friday, November 11 Contact lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739

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.

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 or 214-224-2740.

Paul Leddington Wright concert

10,000 CANS for the KINGDOM

Let’s collect...

Paul Leddington Wright organ

by Sunday, December 4 see page 2

Noël concert 2

Friday, November 18 8:00 pm Remember the Nations Sunday 2

Acclaimed British organist Paul Leddington Wright has extensively toured the U.S. and the world giving recitals.

Join us Friday, November 18, 8:00 pm, Sanctuary. Principal conductor of the longest-running British musical program, 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.

Old-fashioned hymn sing

Join us for an old-fashioned hymn sing Sunday, November 27, 11:00 am, Cambridge Hall. Everyone is invited. Contact elaine.montague@pcpc.org or 214-224-2736.

Anticipating Emmanuel

Celebrate His coming on the first Sunday of Advent as we gather to worship Him through His Word and both visual and musical art. Join us Sunday, November 27, 7:00 pm, Chapel. Works of art by John Cobb will be on display and pianist Alexander McDonald will play. Contact lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739.

The Story of Christmas story book 3

Women in the Word: A workshop 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 Isabel Eden Herd daughter of Mimi and Ben Herd, on October 24, 2011 zz Jack Fisher Lardo son of Jane and Nick Lardo, on November 1, 2011

Marriages zz Anna Frances Pope Canon and Noah Malone Mitchell IV on October 22, 2011

Sympathy zz Mark Harrison (CC#22) on the loss of his mother, Lorita Harrison, on October 24, 2011 zz Cheryl and Sam Joyner (CC#07/ Ground School) on the loss of her father; Jacqueline and Samuel Joyner (CC#07) on the loss of their grandfather, Joseph "Joe" Boyd, on October 29, 2011 zz Arden and Scott Ellis (CC#22) on the loss of her grandfather; Huston and Ford Ellis (CC#22) on the loss of their great-grandfather, John "Boppy" Maddox, on October 30, 2011

“Would you know who is the greatest saint in the world?

It is not he who prays the most or fasts the most... but it is he who is always thankful to God, who receives everything as an instance of God’s goodness and has a heart always ready to praise God for it.”

—William Law

a nn o u n c e m e nts Deacon poinsettia delivery

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.

Noël concert

The PCPC adult, youth, and children’s choirs present Hodie by Ralph Vaughan Williams—an epic retelling of the birth of Christ full of color, mystery, and pageantry. Join us Sunday, December 11, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary. This concert, always a Christmas highlight, will also feature favorite Christmas carols, all accompanied by symphony orchestra. Register for childcare by calling 214-706-2797 by Thursday, December 8. Contact frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2635.

Adkins and Nielson concert

Continuing a beloved tradition, Dallas Symphony Orchestra principal cellist Christopher Adkins and Steinway artist Stephen Nielson present an exquisite evening of chamber music on Sunday, January 8, 5:00 and 7:00 pm, Cambridge Hall. Seating is limited.

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

Remember the Nations Sunday

We need new or gently used children's movies, CDs, and board games for our ESL families for Christmas. Find the donation box in the hallway outside Fellowship Hall. Contact elizabeth.cunningham@pcpc.org or 214-224-2528.

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 elizabeth.cunningham@pcpc.org or 214-224-2528.

End-of-year contributions

To comply with IRS regulations for contributions to churches, the rules posted at www.pcpc.org will apply to your December contributions. Contact ardie.aldrich@pcpc.org or 214-224-2503.

New Friends New Life

New Friends New Life needs volunteers for their Tour of Homes, Sunday, December 4, 1:00–4:00 pm. Helpers can serve as docents or work in the Holiday Shoppe. Also, they urgently need meals every Wednesday evening for the women and children participating in the program. Contact Pam Johnson, pam.johnson8689@yahoo.com or 214-207-2732.

Special guest Michael Oh will encourage us from God’s Word, and you will hear from and meet many PCPC missionaries serving around the world.

Join us Sunday, January 22, PCPC. Michael will Full-time Coordinator in Urban preach in all Sunday morning services, Sunday Ministries open position Morning Communities will host missionaries We have an open position for a full-time Coordinator for lunch, and then we'll fast for our traditional in Urban Ministries, which supports our Urban international dinner and join together for Michael's Ministries pastor and committee. E-mail resumes final sermon. Also, children ages kindergarten– to careers@pcpc.org. View the job description at fifth grade will share a meal together as part www.jobsatpcpc.org. Contact jamie.tanner@pcpc.org of our Kids' Adventure in Missions, register via: www.pcpc.org/registrations, worldmissions@pcpc.org, or 214-224-2712. or 214-224-2551 by Monday, January 16. Register New in the Library for childcare by calling 214-706-2797 by Thursday, New this week in the Library: Are You Ready for the January 19. Contact anna.graber@pcpc.org or End of Time? Understand future events from prophetic 214-224-2551. passages of the Bible by J.C. Ryle; Is Hell For Real or Does Everyone Go to Heaven? with contributions from Keller, Cans for the Kingdom Mohler, Packer and others; The Artist Who Painted a Let’s collect 10,000 cans for the Kingdom by Sunday, Blue Horse by Eric Carle inspires young imaginations; December 4. You may donate the following and King Jack and the Dragon by Bently is about suggested canned items in the large soup cans courage and make-believe. Swing by the Library throughout the church or bring them to the Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–5:00 pm and Sunday, elementary commons area next to the red desk: 9:00 am–1:00 pm. Visit http://library.pcpc.org or meat, chili/stew, soup, beans, juice/milk, nuts, and contact adair.gregory@pcpc.org or 214-224-2673. fruit. We will can-struct a seven-foot Christmas tree made of collected cans. The items we collect Artists' registration for festival will be used for the Christmas Boxes on Saturday, Registration for the 2012 spring Arts Festival, December 10. Visit http://urban.pcpc.org or contact The Passion and the Promise, will be open darian.reichert@pcpc.org or 214-224-2568.

Tuesday, January 3–Tuesday, February 14.

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ESL needs Christmas gifts

All artists are welcome to submit their work.

Visit www.pcpcartsfestival.org or contact lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739.

This Week November 12, 2011

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December

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 10:45–11:30 am Song and Story, Room 122, 224-2780 10:00 am Circle 5 meeting, 8015 Glen Albens, 361-4704 12:00–1:30 pm WorkPlace Lunch, Fellowship Hall, 224-2739 10:00 am–12:30 pm 60+ Bible conferences, Oak Lawn West, 224-2771 7:30 pm Adopted for Life, Fellowship Hall, 224-2740 8:00 pm Paul Leddington Wright concert, Sanctuary, 224-2635 11:00 am Old-fashioned hymn sing, Cambridge Hall, 224-2736 7:00 pm Anticipating Emmanuel, Chapel, 224-2739 10:45–11:30 am Song and Story, Room 122, 224-2780

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Miscellaneous

The Story of Christmas Story Book

This Advent calendar tells the story of the birth of Jesus beginning with the angel appearing to Mary. It includes 24 miniature books which can be hung on the Christmas tree after being read that day. And it can be used year after year.

The PCPC Bookstore is offering this set for $12.

Contact amy.tassos@pcpc.org.

Young Families

Song and Story

Toddlers, bring your mom for some wigglygiggly, laugh-out-loud, reading and singing fun. Join us Monday, November 14, 10:45– 11:30 am, Room 122. Bring a sack lunch. No RSVP needed. Interested in helping? Contact amy.westervelt@pcpc.org or 214-224-2780.

Children’s Ministry worship volunteers needed

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.

Student Ministries

Project Austin

Seventh–twelfth graders, join us in serving the city of Austin by teaming up with ministries, churches, and outreach organizations. Join us March 9–13, T Bar M Sports Camp. You will also enjoy fun activities and great teaching times.

Registration details coming soon! Contact lily.riemer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.

November 12, 2011 This Week

8:00 am–5:00 pm Deacon poinsettia delivery, Room 263, 224-2742 10:00–11:30 am Advent Prayer, 3814 Potomac, 369-9140 12:00–12:30 pm Pray First, Parlor, 363-1588 7:00 pm Noël concert, Sanctuary, 224-2635 10:30–11:30 am Circle 2 meeting, Parlor, 341-9378 10:45–11:30 am Song and Story, Room 122, 224-2780 10:00 am–12:30 pm 60+ Bible conferences, Oak Lawn West, 224-2771 January 5:00 and 7:00 pm Adkins and Nielson concert, C.H., 224-2635 Remember the Nations Sunday, PCPC, 224-2551 Women in the Word: A workshop, PCPC, 224-2725 February 7:00 pm Wayne Watson concert, Sanctuary, 224-2635 6:30–8:30 pm The Bridge: What's her story?, 696-4748

Reserve a poinsettia

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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.

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 30, 2011 budget

$2,819,945

July 1–October 30, 2011 giving

$2,638,018

Budget variance

($181,927)

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PCPC Florida Trip 2012-Save the Date

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

Women

Circle 2 meeting

Looking for community? On Monday, November 14, 10:30–11:30 am, Parlor, Hannah King, a Redemmer Seminary student, will lead us through a study of Galatians by John Stott. Invite your friends! Contact Renatta Rasmussen, renattar@att.net or 214-341-9378.

Circle 5 meeting

Circle 5 will have their November meeting Tuesday, November 15, 10:00 am, home of Caroline Hunt, 8015 Glen Albens. Contact Peggy Skidmore, pwskidmore@sbcglobal.net or 214-361-4704.

Advent Prayer

Before you trim your tree and start your Christmas shopping, come quiet your heart before our King. Join us Friday, December 2, 10:00–11:30 am, home of Anne Logan, 3814 Potomac. You'll enjoy a brief time of prayer and worship lead

by Elizabeth Robinson to celebrate Christ, the coming King. No registration is necessary. Contact Elizabeth Robinson, pray56@sbcglobal.net or 214-369-9140.

Women in the Word: A workshop

Grow in your understanding of practical ways to engage Christian teaching. Join us January 27–28, PCPC. You will improve your ability to interpret, apply, and present scripture to others. Register at www.pcpc.org/registrations by Friday, December 16. Contact mary.haberkorn@pcpc.org or 214-224-2725.

Women's Spring Reflective Retreat

Our time away from the city will include scriptural teachings and time to quietly pray and read God’s Word in your private room or outside on April 27–28, Montserrat Retreat Center in Lake Dallas. Two sessions of teaching on the spiritual discipline of stewardship of our time and money will be led by Elizabeth Robinson and Kari Stainback. Though there will be sweet fellowship during meals, we are excited to help you slip away from the busyness of life and into solitude before the Lord. The cost is $100. Contact mary.haberkorn@pcpc.org or 214-224-2725.

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 on Thursday, November 17, 10:00 am–12:30 pm, Oak Lawn West. Bring a friend! Breakfast snacks and lunch will be provided. RSVP to jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771 by Tuesday, November 15.

Pray First

Help us pray for our church, families, and more on Monday, December 5, 12:00–12:30 pm, Parlor. We will also pray with and for you. Contact Phyllis Mabus, phyllismabus@me.com or 214-363-1588.

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