THIS WEEK: November 26, 2011

Vol. XXI, No. 24 | November 26, 2011

Everyone

Old-fashioned hymn sing

Join us for an old-fashioned hymn sing on 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 on 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.

Boxes of Blessing Join us for worship this Advent season beginning Sunday, November 27 see page 2

Calling all ages! Come for as long as you can stay to assemble over 5,000 food boxes so our Urban Ministries partners can distribute the baskets to families in need on Saturday, December 10, 9:00 am–1:00 pm, 6100 Cedar Springs. Register your family to serve or deliver a Christmas box of food to a family at www.pcpc.org/registrations by Thursday, December 8. Contact kelli.macatee@pcpc.org or 214-224-2520.

Noël concert

Boxes of Blessing Saturday December 10 9:00 am–1:00 pm

Remember the Nations Sunday 2

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Holiday service opportunities 2

The PCPC adult, youth, and children's choirs will present Hodie

by Ralph Vaughan Williams—an epic retelling of the birth of Christ full of color, mystery, and pageantry on 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.

Advent Memorial Service

The Advent Memorial Service is an intimate gathering, which ministers to those who are grieving the loss of family members or loved ones. Join us Wednesday, December 14, 5:30 pm, Chapel. Scripture readings, Christmas carols, prayers, and the preaching of God's Word proclaim the hope we have in Christ.

Contact virginia.vandermeer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2638.

End-of-year contributions 2

Voice of Hope Christmas Project 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 Births zz Adam James Alonso son of Carol and Todd Alonso, on October 27, 2011

Deaths zz Laurie Glasgow (CC#01) on November 9, 2011, wife of Hank Glasgow (CC#01); mother of Sam Owen (CC#01); sister of Tom (and Wylly) Goodson (CC#22) zz Christie La Rash (CC#09) on November 15, 2011, daughter of Suzie and Steve La Rash (CC#09); sister of Robbie (and Caroline La Rash) (CC#09) and Lindsay (and Phillip McKinney) (CC#14).

Sympathy zz Penny Giles (CC#22) on the loss of her husband; Gretchen Giles (CC#22) on the loss of her father, John F. Giles III, on September 29, 2011 zz Beverly and Bob Holmes (CC#02) on the loss of her brother, Ronald D. Hagood, on November 5, 2011 zz Margaret Kunkel (CC#15) on the loss of her father-in-law, Charles Kunkel, on November 15, 2011

a nn o u n c e m e nts Remember the Nations Sunday

Michael Oh will encourage us from God's Word, and In order to comply with IRS regulations for you will hear from and meet many PCPC missionaries contributions to churches, the following rules will serving around the world. Join us Sunday, apply to your December contributions: January 22, PCPC. Register for child for our Kids' Adventure in Missions through one of these ways: Will be reported as 2011 contributions www.pcpc.org/registrations, worldmissions@pcpc.org, zz Checks written in December 2011, deposited in or 214-224-2551. Register for childcare by calling the mail, and postmarked December 2011, but not 214-706-2797 by Thursday, January 19. Contact received until January 2012 anna.graber@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551. zz Checks written in December 2011 and deposited in December church offerings Advent services zz Checks written in December 2011 and physically Join us on Sunday for our Advent series beginning received in December 2011* Sunday, November 27 entitled Why Did Christ Come. *Please make sure that all donations are included in Contact jayne.bjork@pcpc.org or 214-224-2632. the offering on Sunday, December 25, mailed, or hand delivered to a drop box at the church office New in the Library before 5:00 pm on December 30, as the church New for adults: Feelings and Faith—Cultivating Godly offices will be closed the week of December 26-30. emotions in the Christian life, by Brian S. Borgman; Steve Jobs, by Walter Isaacson; The Meaning of Marriage, by Timothy Keller. For Christmas: The Shepherd's Gift, by Mary Calhoun; Great Joy, by Kate DiCamillo; God with Us—Discovering the meaning of Christmas, by various Christian writers. For juniors: Raiders from the Sea, by Lois Walfred Johnson; Turn Homeward, Hannalee, by Patricia Beatty. For children: Caedmon's Song, by Ruth Ashby; Once upon a Time Saints, by Ethel Pochocki. Visit http://library.pcpc.org or contact adair.gregory@pcpc.org or 214-224-2673.

Caring for those in need

During the holidays, if individuals ask for money or items, please do not give money—refer them to the Information Desk to fill out a Good Samaritan application. Contact kelli.macatee@pcpc.org or 214-224-2520.

Holiday Service Opportunities

"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

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End-of-year contributions

There are many ways to help this holiday season: Serve at one of our 17 ministry partners, donate money or gift cards at our Christmas tree in the main hall, and donate new or gently used items to the donation boxes in the main hall. Download our brochure for more details at www.pcpc.org. Contact kelli.macatee@pcpc.org or 214-224-2520.

Cans for the Kingdom

Let's collect 10,000 cans for the Kingdom by Sunday, December 4. You may donate the following suggested items in the large soup cans throughout the church or bring them to the elementary commons area next to the red desk: meat, chili/stew, soup, beans, juice/milk, nuts, and fruit. The items we collect will be used for the Christmas Boxes on Saturday, December 10. Visit http://urban.pcpc.org or contact darian.reichert@pcpc.org or 214-224-2568.

Will be reported as 2012 contributions zz Checks written in December 2011 and mailed, but not postmarked, until January 2012 zz Checks written in December 2011 and deposited in church offerings in January 2012 zz Checks written and deposited in church offerings in January 2012 IRS regulations specify that a contribution is made at the time delivery is effected for tax purposes. IRS also requires individuals to have a giving statement on the letterhead of the charitable organization prior to filing your tax return.

Please remember these guidelines as you prepare to meet your financial commitment to the ministry of PCPC. Thank you for your part in helping us reach our financial goal for the fiscal year 2011–2012. Contact ardie.aldrich@pcpc.org or 214-224-2503.

New nursing mothers room

Room located directly under the Sanctuary in Room 101N with a live video of the sermon! Contact gale.emerson@pcpc.org or 214-224-2566.

ESL needs Christmas gifts

Donate children's movies, music, and board games for our ESL families for Christmas! Contact elizabeth.cunningham@pcpc.org or 214-224-2528.

ESL kid-care volunteers needed

We need volunteers for our kid-care program (ages 6–12) Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Contact elizabeth.cunningham@pcpc.org or 214-224-2528.

Urban Ministries open position

We have an open position for a full-time Coordinator in Urban Ministries. E-mail a resume to careers@pcpc.org. Visit www.jobsatpcpc.org or contact jamie.tanner@pcpc.org or 214-224-2712.

This Week November 26, 2011

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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 December 7:00–8:30 pm; 10:00–11:30 am Advent Prayer, 3814 Potomac, 369-9140 12:00–12:30 pm Pray First, Parlor, 363-1588 9:00 am–1:00 pm Boxes of Blessing, 6100 Cedar Springs, 224-2520 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 5:30 pm Advent Memorial Service, Chapel, 224-2638 10:00 am–12:30 pm 60+ Bible conferences, Oak Lawn West, 224-2771 9:30 am–12:30 pm Voice of Hope Christmas Project, Voice of Hope, 5:00 pm and 10:00 pm Christmas Eve services, Sanctuary, 224-2632

Artists' registration for Arts Festival Registration for the 2012 spring Arts Festival, The Passion and the Promise will be open Tuesday, January 3–Tuesday, February 14. Visit www.pcpcartsfestival.org or contact lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739.

White Rock Marathon

The White Rock Marathon will pass by PCPC on Lakeside Drive Sunday, December 4, causing access and parking changes. See the map for the marathon's route at www.pcpc.org.

Student Ministries

Voice of Hope Christmas Project

Sixth–twelfth grade Bible studies will have the opportunity to adopt a family from West Dallas and then shop together for their adopted family on Saturday, December 17, 9:30 am–12:30 pm, Voice of Hope. Contact lily.riemer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.

Community Event

Joy: An Irish Christmas

Keith and Kristyn Getty's Joy: An Irish Christmas concert, brought to you by Redeemer Seminary, will be held Thursday, December 8, 7:00 pm, Highland Park Presbyterian Church. There is no cost but seating is limited. Reserve your tickets at www.redeemerseminary.org. Contact Hannah King, hannahmillerking@gmail.com or 732-213-2364.

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9:30 and 11:00 am Christmas Day services, Sanctuary, 224-2632 January 9:30 and 11:00 am New Year's Day services, Sanctuary, 224-2632 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 March 7:00 pm Wheaton College Symphony Orchestra, Sanctuary, 224-2635 Austin City Project, T Bar M Sports Camp, 224-2762 Passion and the Promise Arts Festival, Fellowship Hall, 224-2739 April 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–November 13, 2011 budget

$3,305,314

July 1–November 13, 2011 giving

$2,979,866

Budget variance

($325,448)

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Young Families

Song and Story

Toddlers, bring your mom for some reading and singing fun on Monday, November 28, 10:45–11:30 am, Room 122. The last fall meeting will be Monday, December 12. Contact amy.westervelt@pcpc.org or 214-224-2780.

Women

Advent Prayer

Elizabeth Robinson will lead us in prayer and worship to celebrate Christ Thursday, December 1, 7:00–8:30 pm or Friday, December 2, 10:00–11:30 am, 3814 Potomac. Contact Elizabeth Robinson, pray56@sbcglobal.net or 214-369-9140.

10,000 CANS for the KINGDOM

Let’s collect...

Pray First

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

Women in the Word: A workshop

Grow in your understanding of practical ways to engage Christian teaching Friday, January 27–Saturday, January 28, PCPC. Register at www.pcpc.org/registrations by Friday, December 16. 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, and enjoying food and fellowship on Thursday, December 15, 10:00 am–12:30 pm, Oak Lawn West. Breakfast snacks and lunch will be provided. RSVP to jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771 by Tuesday, December 13.

by Sunday, December 4 see page 2

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