Vol. XXII, No. 3 | February 4, 2012
award-winning singer and songwriter
Wayne Watson accompanied by pianist Brian Piper
Sunday, February 12
RUM4EO? February 10–11
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Val enti n e’s promoti on The first six couples to contact Betty Montague, betty.montague@pcpc.org, for a code to register before midnight on Valentine’s Day will receive a $300 discount!
with Dr.
Dan B. Allender and Steve Call • March 22–24 see page 2 for more information TRUE LOVE STORY: Lee and Sonia Jagers have been a part of PCPC for a long time—but they have been around each other for much longer. In fact, they’ve been married for 36 years. You might assume that with such a longstanding and successful marriage, they would have had little interest in going to an intensive marriage enrichment workshop in Seattle last year. However, that is exactly what they did. To read about their experience, visit pcpc.org/allender.
Lots of ways for you to serve 2
Fifth and sixth grade Super Bowl party tomorrow! 3
Jim Denison to speak at men’s breakfast 4
Cut a rug at 60+ Valentine’s dance 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
announcements
Births • Robert Anderson Axley, son of Kara and Jeff Axley, on November 18, 2011
Marriages • Molly Brett Monning and Richard Windsor Humphrey on January 14, 2012
Deaths • Grace Carter (CC#2), mother of Christie Carter (CC#9), on January 7, 2012 • Frank B. Haughton (CC#12), husband of Sandy Haughton (CC#12); father of Bill (and Lori) Haughton (CC#4); grandfather of Leslie and Jennie Lou Haughton (CC#4), on January 9, 2012 • David Millet (CC#9), husband of Susan Millet (CC#9), on January 13, 2012
Sympathy • Lisa and David Sinak (CC#12/ Vineyard) on the loss of her mother; Slade and Calder Sinak (CC#12) on the loss of their grandmother; Cotty and Wynne Kerridge (CC#12) on the loss of their grandmother, Mary Crook Shoop, on January 8, 2012 • Jan and Darrell Herbst (CC#15) on the loss of her mother, Frances Hulka, on January 8, 2012 • Bill Bush (CC#15/Agape) on the loss of his sister, Dorothy Drake, on January 21, 2012
Everyone
The Knot
Are you made for each other? Build a foundation for a satisfying and godly marriage Friday, February 10, 6:00–9:00 pm, and Saturday, February 11, 8:30 am–3:00 pm, in Oak Lawn West. Topics include the biblical foundation for marriage, finances, goals and values, communication, conflict, and physical intimacy. This weekend is designed for those who are seriously dating or engaged. The cost is $60 per couple. Register at http://www.pcpc.org/registrations by Wednesday, February 8. Contact betty.montague@pcpc.org or 214-224-2683.
Wayne Watson concert
Wayne Watson’s transparent, hopeful songwriting has influenced a whole generation of Christian artists. Join us for this free concert Sunday, February 12, 7:00 pm, in the Sanctuary. Register for childcare by calling 214-706-2797 by Thursday, February 9. Contact frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2635.
Calling all artists!
Registration for the 2012 Arts Festival, The Passion and the Promise, is now open. Download the show rules and register your artwork at www.pcpcartsfestival.org by Tuesday, February 14. The festival will be Saturday, March 24–Sunday, April 1, 10:00 am– 6:00 pm daily, in Fellowship Hall. Contact lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739.
Dawson Women’s Prison Ministry
Ladies, we’re having a guest day for our Dawson Women’s Prison Ministry Friday, February 17, 8:30–11:30 am. Never been? Then come visit and share in the blessing. We will meet at PCPC to ride together to Dawson State Jail. Contact Marty Forte’, martyforte@sbcglobal.net or 214-542-4422.
Do you love art?
Then consider volunteering for our upcoming Arts Festival! We need art lovers to assist with our art delivery day, Saturday, February 25, 9:30 am– 1:00 pm. We also need help during our show dates, March 24–April 1. Visit pcpcartsfestival.org or contact lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739.
Broken for Healing
All that God does for His children—is in love! All that He withholds from us—is in love! And all that He requires of us—is in love! —James Smith
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Arts Festival special juror Bruce Herman will speak on the topic of “An Art of Real Presence: Broken for Healing” Thursday, March 1, 7:00 pm, in Fellowship Hall. Register at www.pcpc.org/registrations. Contact lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739.
Dr. Philip Graham Ryken
Philip Graham Ryken, president of Wheaton College, will preach during the Sunday morning services on March 4. Dr. Ryken is a PCA pastor and author. Contact jayne.bjork@pcpc.org or 214-224-2632.
Wheaton College Symphony Orchestra
The orchestra, under the direction of Daniel Sommerville, will focus on major orchestral works from the 18th century to the present Sunday, March 4, 7:00 pm, in the Sanctuary. This exuberant evening will be fun for the whole family! Join us for this free concert. Register for childcare by calling 214-706-2797 by Thursday, March 1. Contact frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2635.
Intimate Mystery Workshop
Join Dan Allender and Steve Call as they invite couples to courageously explore the obstacles to a good marriage and to call forth a deeper passion and joy in living out God’s design for your relationship. This three-day workshop, March 22–24, at PCPC, includes teaching, small group sessions, and individual couples’ sessions with highly skilled facilitators. Register at www.theallendercenter.org or 888-977-2002 ext. 112. Before January 31, the fee is $1750 per couple. Beginning February 1, it will be $1850 per couple. For information about limited scholarships, contact Betty Montague, betty.montague@pcpc.org or 214-224-2683, by Thursday, March 15.
Executive assistant opening at ACT
Advocates for Community Transformation, an innercity justice ministry based in West Dallas, seeks an energetic, organized, and flexible executive assistant to the president. The work requires a servant‐leader in a growing relationship with Jesus Christ with a teachable spirit, strong interpersonal skills, initiative, strong attention to detail, tactfulness, excellent communication skills, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to multitask. Contact Reid Porter, reid.porter@actdallas.org or 214-951-9151.
ESL Ministry needs toys
Donate your toddler’s old, idle toys to ESL childcare. You can drop off toys in Oak Lawn West. Contact elizabeth.cunningham@pcpc.org or 214-224-2528.
Volunteer at women’s shelter library
PCPC has historically ensured that women and children have a library full of great books. Please consider helping us continue this tradition by volunteering in the library at Center of Hope, Union Gospel Mission’s shelter for women and children. Contact Paul Galahity, paulg@ugmdallas.org or 214-637-6117 ext. 108.
Help provide a meal
New Friends New Life needs volunteers to provide an evening meal on Wednesdays, 5:00–7:00 pm, at Preston Road Church of Christ. Also needed are volunteers to help with setup, serving, or the children’s program, 6:00–7:45 pm. Contact Deborah Green, dfgreen3@gmail.com or 214-300-9591.
This Week February 4, 2012
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February
5:00 pm Fifth and sixth grade Super Bowl party, Hangout 12:00–12:30 pm Pray First, Parlor, 363-1588 12:00–1:30 pm Caregiver support group, Oak Lawn West, 224-2771 The Knot, Oak Lawn West, 224-2683
7:00 pm Wayne Watson concert, Sanctuary, 224-2635 10:45–11:30 am Song and Story, Room 122, 224-2780 7:30 am Men’s Study: Teach Me to Love, Fellowship Hall, 224-2739 11:30 am–2:00 pm Valentine’s Day dance, Oak Lawn West, 224-2771 6:30–8:30 pm The Bridge, 3116 Hanover, 696-4748 8:30–11:30 am Dawson Women’s Prison Ministry, 542-4422 10:00 am Circle 5 meeting, 3405 Amherst, 361-4704 6:45-8:00 pm Lenten Prayer, Parlor, 224-2722 10:45–11:30 am Song and Story, Room 122, 224-2780
Student Ministries
Fifth and Sixth Grade Super Bowl party
The Super Bowl party is Sunday, February 5, 5:00 pm, PCPC Hangout. Bring $5. Fifth graders should bring two liters of soda and sixth graders should bring desserts. Contact carlton.cornelius@pcpc.org.
Austin City Project
Seventh–twelfth graders, join us in serving the city of Austin by teaming up with ministries, churches, and outreach organizations March 9–13, at T Bar M Sports Camp. You will also enjoy fun activities and great teaching times. Invite your friends! Registration is available at www.pcpchighschool.org or www.pcpcmiddleschool.org until 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.
PCPC Florida Trip 2012
Summer may seem far away, but it will be here before we know it! Save the date for the trip to Laguna Beach Christian Retreat Center, May 26– June 1. Online registration will be available in early March at www.pcpchighschool.org. Contact lily.riemer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.
Women
Pray First
Help us pray for our church, families, and more on Monday, February 6, 12:00–12:30 pm, in the 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.
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March
7:00 pm An Art of Real Presence, Fellowship Hall, 224-2739 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 am Dr. Philip Ryken, Sanctuary, 224-2632 7:00 pm Wheaton College Symphony, Sanctuary, 224-2635 Austin City Project, T Bar M Sports Camp, 224-2762
10:45–11:30 am Song and Story, Room 122, 224-2780 7:30 am Men’s morning study, Fellowship Hall, 224-2739 Intimate Mystery Workshop, PCPC, 224-2683
10:00 am–6:00 pm daily Arts Festival, Fellowship Hall, 224-2739 10:45–11:30 am Song and Story, Room 122, 224-2780 8:00 am–1:00 pm Helping Hands Day, Room 263, 224-2742
The Bridge: What’s her story?
Women of all life stages are invited to come together and form cross-generational friendships while hearing a Christian woman’s story of rescue Thursday, February 16, 6:30–8:30 pm, at the home of Melissa Owens, 3116 Hanover. Bring a friend! A light dinner is provided for $10, and no RSVP is necessary. Contact Susan Bullock, sbb@reelmemories.org or 214-696-4748, for more information.
Circle 5 meeting
Circle 5 will have its February meeting Tuesday, February 21, 10:00 am, at the home of Carolyn Galloway, 3405 Amherst. Contact Peggy Skidmore, pwskidmore@sbcglobal.net or 214-361-4704.
Lenten Prayer: Christ the King of Glory
Be refreshed and renewed this Lenten season as we seek to tune our hearts to Christ’s heart February 22– March 28, Wednesdays, 6:45–8:00 pm, in the Parlor. Our goal in this six-week prayer class is to energize our prayer lives as we allow the living power of scripture to saturate us and change us from glory to glory. This study will be composed of short segments of teaching, worship, and prayer. Contact laurie.higgins@pcpc.org or 214-224-2722.
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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’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 May 11–12, 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.
General fund budget 2011/2012 operating budget
$11,100,000
July 1–January 22, 2012 budget
$6,689,375
July 1–January 22, 2012 giving
$7,205,427
Budget variance
$516,052
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Save the date for VBS
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Kids age five (by September 1) to rising fourth graders, set aside June 11–14, 9:00 am–noon, for the PCPC School of Rock. Contact Meredith Mabus, meredithmabus@hotmail.com.
January 15, 2012
60+ Community
Caregiver support group lunch
Are you the caregiver for a spouse, parent, child, or friend? Let us come alongside you with information, encouragement, and prayer for your situation Tuesday, February 7, 12:00–1:30 pm, Oak Lawn West. This is a great time of fellowship and networking. RSVP to jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771 by Monday, February 6.
Valentine’s Day luncheon and dance
The 60+ Community invites you to join them for a delightful time of food, fantastic tunes, and fellowship! The Festive Kitchen will provide delicious food and you will enjoy music by The Brian Piper Trio Tuesday, February 14, 11:30 am–2:00 pm, Oak Lawn West. The cost is $10 per person. You won’t want to miss this! RSVP to jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771 by Thursday, February 9.
Adam James Alonso
Jacob Lee Holmes
Allison Lee Turner
son of Carol and Todd Alonso
son of Katherine and Aaron Holmes
daughter of Melissa and Robert Turner
Young Families
Song and Story
Men
Bring a sack lunch Monday, February 13, 10:45–11:30 am, and meet friends in Room 122 or on the playground, depending on the weather. No RSVP is needed. Also, we need readers for the spring (every second and fourth Monday, February 13 and 27, March 12 and 26, April 9 and 23, and May 14). Contact amy.westervelt@pcpc.org or 214-224-2780.
Lord, Teach Me to Love
Join Mark Davis, Pete Deison, and other PCPC pastors for this monthly men’s morning study (replacing the weekly study). Guest speaker Jim Denison’s topic will be Lord, Teach Me to Love on Tuesday, February 14, 7:30 am, in Fellowship Hall. A continental breakfast will be provided. Register now for $5 at www.pcpc.org/registrations; the cost will be $10 after February 10. Contact lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739.
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Vol. XXII, No. 3 | February 4, 2012
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