Vol. XXII, No. 1 | January 7, 2012
Everyone
REMEMBER the NATIONS SUNDAY
Adkins and Nielson concert
Continuing a beloved tradition, Dallas Symphony Orchestra principal cellist Christopher Adkins and Steinway artist Stephen Nielson will present an exquisite evening of chamber music on Sunday, January 8, 5:00 and 7:00 pm, Cambridge Hall. Seating is limited. This concert is free. Contact frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2635.
January 22 with Michael Oh
Winter Midweek dinner and activities
Mark your calendars for this exciting Sunday filled with rich teaching, stories from the mission field, and a special children’s event. Guest speaker 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 for worship, dinner, fellowship, and teaching on Wednesdays, January 18–April 18, 5:30–8:30 pm. Don't forget to RSVP for dinner at 214-224-2826 by 4:00 pm on Mondays and for childcare for birth to five-yearolds at 214-706-2797. Download the MIDWEEK brochure at www.pcpc.org. Contact debbie.blanton@pcpc.org or 214-224-2744.
Dawson Women's Prison Ministry
We're having a guest day for our PCPC Dawson Women's Prison Ministry on Friday, January 20, 8:30–11:30 am. Never been? Then come visit and share in the blessing. Invite your friend, neighbor, mom, or sister. We will meet at PCPC to ride together to Dawson State Jail. Contact Marty Forte', martyforte@sbcglobal.net or 214-542-4422.
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2012 PCPC ARTS FESTIVAL see page 2
Intro to PCPC class 2
Intimate Mystery Workshop 2
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 on Sunday, January 22. Michael will preach in all Sunday morning services, 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 am. Sunday Morning Communities will host missionaries for lunch, 12:15—1:30 pm. We'll join together for Michael's final sermon, 5:30—7:30 pm. Register for childcare by calling 214-706-2797 by Thursday, January 19. Also at this time, children ages kindergarten through fifth grade will share a meal together as part of our Kids' Adventure in Missions. Register for Kids' Adventure in Missions through one of these ways: www.pcpc.org/registrations, worldmissions@pcpc.org, or 214-224-2551. Contact anna.graber@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551.
VBS—Save the date! 2
Shepherding through the Seasons 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 fam i l y Births zz Beckham Carswell Horan son of Michelle and Eric Horan, on December 1, 2011 zz Laura Elizabeth Darley daughter of Jenny and Tim Darley, on December 1, 2011 zz Larson Daniel Leonard son of Emily and Ben Leonard, on December 3, 2011 zz Henry Warren Lee son of Emily and Warren Lee, on December 6, 2011
Marriages zz Caroline Elizabeth Mueller and Wade Austin Glover on December 3, 2011
Deaths zz Sarah B. Fry (out-of-town member), wife of Hap Fry (out-of-town member); daughter of Peggie and Bob Courtin (CC#21/Covenant), on December 8, 2011 zz Mone Keohavong (CC#23/Laotian Fellowship) on December 15, 2011
Sympathy zz Crystal Szoelloesi (CC#03) on the loss of her mother, Barbara Szoelloesi, on November 30, 2011 zz Jeannine and Larry Gott (CC#03) on the loss of her sister, Reveille Lehecka, on December 4, 2011 zz Maribeth and Rusty Coffee (out-oftown members) on the loss of his father; Ben, Nate, Luke, and Helen Coffee (outof-town members) on the loss of their grandfather, Russell Coffee, on December 12, 2011 zz Matt Toussaint (CC#09) on the loss of his father; Jacob and Colby Toussaint (CC#09) on the loss of their grandfather, Gary Toussaint, on December 14, 2011 zz Emily and Ben Leonard (CC#22) on the loss of her grandmother; Hudson, Coleman, and Larson Leonard (CC#22) on the loss of their great-grandmother, Emma Stiehl, on December 17, 2011
"God became man to turn creatures into sons, not simply to produce a better man of the old kind but to produce a new kind of man." —C. S. Lewis
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a n n o u n c e m e n ts Arts Festival: Say It without Saying It
PCPC Family Camp: Colorado
Intro to PCPC class
New in the Library
Our PCPC Arts Festival kicks off the season with special speaker, Gregory Wolfe, publisher and editor of Image Journal: Art, Faith, Mystery on Tuesday, January 24, 7:00 pm, Oak Lawn West. Gregory will discuss how to talk about art and faith. Contact lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739.
"Felt welcomed and taken care of" is how one person described her experience with our classes! So come and learn about PCPC's vision, purpose, ministries, service, fellowship opportunities, membership, and more on Sundays, January 29– March 4, 9:30-10:30 am, Room 302/304. Register at www.pcpc.org/registrations by Thursday, January 26. Contact debbie.blanton@pcpc.org or 214-224-2744.
Intimate Mystery Workshop
Join Dan Allender and Steve Call as they invite couples to consider how their marriage is designed to reveal the character of God, to help them courageously name and explore the obstacles to a good marriage, and to call forth a deeper passion and joy in living out God's design for their relationship on Thursday, March 22–Saturday, March 24. Register at www.theallendercenter.org or 888-977-2002 x112. Cost is $1750/couple by January 31 or $1850/couple after this date. For information about limited available scholarships, contact betty.montague@pcpc.org or 214-224-2683.
The Passion and the Promise Arts Festival
The 2012 Arts Festival theme will be The Passion and the Promise. Artists may register their artwork online at www.pcpc.org/registrations between Tuesday, January 3–Tuesday, February 14. Download the show rules at www.pcpcartsfestival.org. The festival will begin Saturday, March 24–Sunday, April 1, noon–6:00 pm daily, Fellowship Hall. Contact lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739.
Helping Hands Day
Help single moms, widows, senior adults, and those with chronic illness who need help with changing light bulbs, organizing closets, raking leaves, fixing running toilets, and more on Saturday, March 31, 8:00 am–1:00 pm, Room 263. Contact wilma.morgan@pcpc.org or 214-224-2742.
PCPC will host our third annual Family Camp at Sky Ranch Ute Trail in Colorado on July 22–28. Mark Davis will speak for this week of Family Camp. We have only three single room cabins left! To register, please contact Sky Ranch at 903-266-3300. Contact lily.riemer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.
For adults: God with Us: Divine condescension and the attributes of God, by I. Scott Oliphint; I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist, by Norman L. Geisler and Frank Turek; The ESV and the English Bible Legacy, by Leland Ryken; Let Us Pray, by Sproul, MacArthur, Piper, and others; Salvation accomplished by the Son—The Work of Christ, by Robert A. Peterson; and Parenting by God's Promises: How to raise children in the Covenant of Grace, by Joel R. Beeke. For children: The Gospel Story Bible: Discovering Jesus in the Old and New Testaments, by Marty Machowski. Swing by the Library Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–5:00 pm and Sunday, 9:00 am–1:00 pm. Visit http://library.pcpc.org or contact adair.gregory@pcpc.org or 214-224-2673.
ESL paid childcare worker openings
We have an important need for two ESL childcare worker openings for the spring on Monday and Wednesday, 9:00 am–11:00 am. Pay: $10/hr (negotiable). Start date will be Monday, January 9. We also have volunteer childcare worker openings. Contact elizabeth.cunningham@pcpc.org or 214-224-2528.
Young Families
VBS—Save the date
Kids ages five (by September 1) to rising fourth graders, save the date for VBS 2012 on June 11–14, 9:00 am–noon, PCPC School of Rock. Contact Meredith Mabus, meredithmabus@hotmail.com.
Children's and youth choirs
January is coming and so is a new semester of planting God's Word deeply in the hearts and minds of children through music. All singers grades two–twelve are most welcome to join us. To register (new singers only), contact lynda.fray@pcpc.org or 214-224-2636.
Walk Where Jesus Walked
Pete Deison and other members will journey to Israel on June 4–14, Israel. The trip costs $4,236/person with rountrip airfare or $2,600/person for land only. The balance is due by Thursday, March 1. RSVP to pete.deison@pcpc.org or 214-224-2741 by Thursday, March 1.
Women
Pray First
Help us pray for our church, families, and more on Monday, January 9, 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.
This Week January 7, 2012
c a l e n da r January 8 5:00 and 7:00 pm Adkins and Nielson concert, C.H., 224-2635 9 12:00–12:30 pm Pray First, Parlor, 363-1588 15 11:00 am Shepherding through the Seasons, Room 259, 224-2722 17–Apr 26 Women's Bible studies, 224-2725 18–Apr 18 Wednesdays, 5:30–8:30 pm Winter Midweek, 224-2744 20 8:30–11:30 am Dawson Women's Prison Ministry, 542-4422 22 Remember the Nations Sunday, PCPC, 224-2551 24 7:00 pm Arts Festival: Say It without Saying It, OLW, 224-2739 27–28 Women in the Word: A workshop, 224-2725 29–Mar 4 Sundays, 9:30-10:30 am Intro to PCPC class, Room 302/304, 224-2744 February 12 7:00 pm Wayne Watson concert, Sanctuary, 224-2635 16 6:30–8:30 pm The Bridge: What's her story?, 696-4748 17 8:30–11:30 am Dawson Women's Prison Ministry, 542-4422
Shepherding through the Seasons
The various seasons of a woman's life bring her different joys and challenges. Ministering to women of all ages means understanding that the woman in the spring of her life has different needs and perspectives than the woman about to enter her winter. But what does God say about seasons? What does He reveal to us in His creation and in His word? How can we embrace each season of life that God gives us and anticipate the next season with joy and wisdom?" Join us as we learn how to shepherd well women in all different seasons of life on Sunday, January 15, 11:00 am, Room 259. Contact laurie.higgins@pcpc.org or 214-224-2722.
Women's Bible studies
Women's Bible Studies resume the week of Tuesday, January 17. If you are not currently in a Bible study, we would love for you to join. For more information, visit www.pcpcwomen.org/bible-studies. Register for childcare by calling 214-706-2797 by Tuesday, January 10. Contact mary.haberkorn@pcpc.org or 214-224-2725.
Women in the Word: A workshop
Women in the Word is an opportunity for you to grow in your understanding of practical ways to engage Christian teaching on Friday, January 27–Saturday, January 28. You will improve your ability to interpret, apply, and present scripture to others. Register at www.pcpc.org/registrations by Friday, January 6. Contact mary.haberkorn@pcpc.org or 214-224-2725.
The Bridge: What's her story?
Form cross-generational friendships while hearing a story of rescue in the life of a Christian woman. You'll enjoy fellowship over a light dinner and hear a woman's unique story of faith on Thursday, February 16, 6:30–8:30 pm. New faces are always welcome, so bring a friend! Light dinner provided for $10, and no RSVP is necessary. Contact Susan Bullock, sbb@reelmemories.org or 214-696-4748.
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March 7:00 pm Wheaton College Symphony Orchestra, Sanctuary, 224-2635 Austin City Project, T Bar M Sports Camp, 224-2762 Intimate Mystery Workshop, PCPC, 224-2683 10:00 am–6:00 pm daily Passion and Promise, Fellowship Hall, 224-2739 8:00 am–1:00 pm Helping Hands Day, Room 263, 224-2742 April 6:30–8:30 pm The Bridge: What's her story?, TBD, 696-4748 7:00 pm Remember concert, Sanctuary, 224-2635 May Women's Reflective Retreat, Montserrat Retreat Center, 224-2725 PCPC Florida Trip 2012, Laguna Beach Christian Retreat Ctr, 224-2762 June 4:00 pm Colin Howland concert, Sanctuary, 224-2635 Walk Where Jesus Walked, Israel, 224-2741
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 May 11–12, Montserrat Retreat Center, 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.
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
Student Ministries
Austin City Project
Seventh–twelfth graders, join us in serving the city of Austin by teaming up with ministries, churches, and outreach organizations on March 9–13, T Bar M Sports Camp. You will also enjoy fun activities and great teaching times. Invite your friends. Register at www.pcpchighschool.org or www.pcpcmiddleschool.org by Wednesday, February 29. Payment in full by debit or credit card is required during online registration. Contact lily.riemer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.
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
PCPC Florida Trip 2012—Save the Date
Summer 2012 may seem far away, but it will be here before we know it! Save the date for Florida Trip 2012: May 26–June 1, Laguna Beach Christian Retreat Center. Online registration will be available at the beginning of March at www.pcpchighschool.org. Contact lily.riemer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.
General fund budget 2011/2012 operating budget
$11,100,000
July 1–December 18, 2011 budget
$5,500,853
July 1–December 18, 2011 giving
$4,491,069
Budget variance
($1,009,784)
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Welcome new members!
December 4, 2011
Dolores Paul
Ben and Libby Smith
Landon Starnes
Tobin and Claire Swope
Jenna Ward
James Peel
Cherry and Michael Sossamon
Lexi Starnes
Jennifer and Grant Taber
Erin and Tim Willis
Chris Pick
Ashley Starnes
Parker Starnes
Sandra Thompson
Ralph and Arlene Yarbrough
Cory Pollard
Hunter Starnes
Shelbi Starnes
Teresa and Gene Thrash
Scott Yarbrough
*Pictures not available for Alison Baker, Tricia Schoon, and Becky and Don Smith.
Baptisms, December 18, 2011 Kevin, Todd, Beth, and Grant Shurtz
Kathy Starnes
Byron Benjamin Cook
Lee Allison Robertson IV
Penelope Jane Singleton
son of April and Chad Cook
son of Robyn and Cole Robertson
daughter of Joanna and Glenn Singleton
Sloane Ava Lyles
Alana Marie Schroeder
Duncan Arthur Swope
daughter of Kathryn and Trey Lyles
daughter of Marisa and Todd Shroeder
son of Claire and Tobin Swope
*Picture not available for Barrett Michael Benson, son of Amy and Bryce Benson
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Welcome new members!
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December 4, 2011
Lindsey Anderson
James and Casi DeYoung
Geoffrey Golden
Carrie Jussely
Michael Mobley
Kyle and Rebekah Bailey
Dan Dodson
Bridget Green
David Kline
Laura Molnar
Grayson Baird
Grant Eidson
Laura Gregory
Katie Landes
Jeffrey Moredock
Kerri Briggs
Elizabeth, Brannon, Alison, Robert, and Bob Farrow
David Guilbeault
Robert Lee
Laura and Nathan Murray
Blake Brownshadel
Mark Furgeson
Trevor Hall
Beau Longino
Nancy Neel
Vera and Chai Chu
Lynn Gibson
Adam and Erica Hilkemann
Bridget Lovell
Julie Olles
Sarah and Drew DeKanter
Jenni Goebel
Sabrina and Drew Hulem
Cody McGuire
Matt Patrick
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Vol. XXII, No. 1 | January 7, 2012 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
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