Vol. XXII, No. 4 | February 18, 2012
Everyone
Wheaton College Symphony Orchestra
Volunteer at Arts Festival
We need art lovers to assist with our art delivery day, Saturday, February 25, 9:00 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
Arts Festival juror Bruce Herman’s topic will be “An Art of Real Presence: Broken for Healing” on Thursday, March 1, 7:00 pm, in Fellowship Hall. Register at www.pcpc.org. Contact Lawan Glasscock, lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739, for more information.
Wheaton president to speak
Dr. Philip Graham Ryken, president of Wheaton College, PCA pastor, and author, will preach during the Sunday morning services on March 4. Contact jayne.bjork@pcpc.org or 214-224-2632.
Aging with Grace
What is the biblical view of retirement? Is aging all about loss? Is caregiving all about sacrifice? Can we age with grace? Join us as Ron Williams mines the scriptures for answers to these interesting and difficult questions Sunday, March 4, 10:45 am, in Room 259. Around noon we will enjoy a light lunch together with a Q & A time. RSVP to jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771 by Wednesday, February 29.
sunday, march 4
Save the date for VBS 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.
7:00 pm • Sanctuary see page 2
Visit Jesus—visit the homebound 2
Two youth mission trips set for Asia 3
How about Senegal this summer? 3
Enter back into the heart of your marriage 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 fam i l y
a n n o u n c e m e n ts
Births
Everyone
• Sawyer Berlin Platt, son of Ann and Judge Platt, on November 14, 2011
Marriages • Catherine Pomeroy Payne and Jonathan Hogan Webb on January 28, 2012
Sympathy • Dustin and Katie Dulin (CC#18/ Sojourners) on the loss of his mother; Madeline, Dean, and Grant Dulin (CC#18) on the loss of their grandmother, Barbara Dulin, on January 2, 2012
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 to explore the obstacles to a good marriage and to call forth a deeper 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. The fee is $1850 per couple. For information about limited scholarships, contact Betty Montague, betty.montague@pcpc.org or 214-224-2683, by Thursday, March 15.
Arts Festival opening ceremony
The 2012 PCPC Arts Festival, The Passion and the Promise, will open Saturday, March 24. An awards ceremony at 2:00 pm will feature speaker David J. Goa, director of the Chester Ronning Centre for the Study of Religion and Public Life at the University of Alberta. The exhibit will be open 10:00 am– 6:00 pm daily, March 24–April 1, in Fellowship Hall. For more information contact Lawan Glasscock, 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 Saturday, March 31, 8:00 am–1:00 pm. Meet in Room 263. Contact wilma.morgan@pcpc.org or 214-224-2742.
Holy Week
God would not rub so hard if it were not to fetch out the dirt that is ingrained in our natures. God loves purity so well He had rather see a hole than a spot in His child’s garments. – William Gurnall
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PCPC Family Camp: Colorado
PCPC will host its third annual Family Camp this summer at Sky Ranch Ute Trail in Colorado. Mark Davis will speak the week of July 22–28. This first week of Family Camp has three single-room cabins available for reservation. The week of July 29–August 4 is currently full. To register for the first week or to be put on a waiting list for the second, please contact Sky Ranch at 903-266-3300. For more information contact lily.riemer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.
Minister to the homebound
The 60+ Community and Ron Williams are looking for a few good folks! Is the Lord leading you to minister to those who are homebound? Contact Diane Steele, dianesteele@sbcglobal.net or 214-522-8659.
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.
New in the Library
For adults, Forever: Why You Can’t Live Without It by Paul David Tripp explains the importance of eternity for our lives now, as well as when we get there. Doing Things Right in Matters of the Heart by John Ensor gives biblical wisdom on relationships between men and women. John Newton: From Disgrace to Amazing Grace by Jonathan Aitken presents an intimate and inspiring account of this influential life. For children, Katie and the Spanish Princess by James Mayhew is another art appreciation book, and the reissued Foxie by Ingri and Edgar D’Aulaire, from the New York Review Children’s Collection, has expressive illustrations and mischievous humor. Swing by Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–5:00 pm and Sunday, 9:00 am–1:00 pm, to pick up your winter reading. You can find our complete catalog at library.pcpc.org. Contact adair.gregory@pcpc.org or 214-224-2673, for more information.
Women
Worship Jesus Christ and meditate on His death Circle 5 meeting on the cross April 2–6, noon, in the Sanctuary. The Circle 5 will have its February meeting Tuesday, Maundy Thursday service is April 5, 7:00 pm, in the February 21, 10:00 am, at the home of Carolyn Sanctuary; and our Resurrection Sunday services are Galloway, 3405 Amherst. Contact Peggy Skidmore, April 8, 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 am, in the Sanctuary. pwskidmore@sbcglobal.net or 214-361-4704. The nursery and preschool will be open on Easter Sunday. Contact jayne.bjork@pcpc.org or 214-224-2632. The Bridge: What’s her story? Form cross-generational friendships while hearing Walk where Jesus walked a story of rescue in the life of a Christian woman Pete Deison and other members will journey to Israel Thursday, April 19, 6:30–8:30 pm. You’ll enjoy June 4–14. The trip costs $4,236 per person including fellowship over a light dinner and hear a woman’s roundtrip airfare or $2,600 per person for land only. unique story of faith. New faces are always welcome! The balance is due by Thursday, March 1. RSVP to Dinner costs $10; no RSVP is necessary. Contact Susan pete.deison@pcpc.org or 214-224-2741. Bullock, sbb@reelmemories.org or 214-696-4748. This Week February 18, 2012
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February
10:00 am Circle 5 meeting, 3405 Amherst, 361-4704 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 am The Lord’s Supper, Sanctuary, 224-2632 10:45–11:30 am Song and Story, Room 122, 224-2780
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 10:45 am Aging with Grace, Room 259, 224-2771 7:00 pm Wheaton College Symphony, Sanctuary, 224-2635 noon–12:30 pm Pray First, Parlor, 363-1588 Austin City Project, T Bar M Sports Camp, 224-2762
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.
Young Families
Song and Story
Bring a sack lunch Monday, February 27, 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.
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10:45–11:30 am Song and Story, Room 122, 224-2780 Intimate Mystery Workshop, PCPC, 224-2683
10:00 am–6:00 pm daily Arts Festival, Fellowship Hall, 224-2739 2:00 pm Arts Festival Opening, Fellowship Hall, 224-2739 7:00 am–noon Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon 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
April
Holy Week, Sanctuary, 224-2632
10:45–11:30 am Song and Story, Room 122, 224-2780 6:30–8:30 pm The Bridge: What’s her story?, TBD, 696-4748
Florida Trip 2012
Registration begins on March 5 for the trip to Laguna Beach Christian Retreat Center, May 26–June 1. Priority member registration begins on February 29. Members, please look for an e-mail with directions for priority member registration. Spots are limited and will fill up quickly. For more information about the trip and to register, go to www.pcpchighschool.org. Contact lily.riemer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.
Youth Ministry Asia mission trips
This summer the Youth Ministry will take two separate mission trips to Asia. Ninth and tenth grade students will travel to East Asia Thursday, July 12–Thursday, July 26. Eleventh and twelfth grade students will travel to Hong Kong Thursday, July 12–Monday, July 30. Contact carrie.jussely@pcpc.org or 214-224-2766.
Missions and church planting
Mission trip leader needed
Are you interested in leading a short-term trip to Senegal June 29–July 7? Please contact Jerry Gibson, jerry.gibson@pcpc.org or 214-224-2525.
Student Ministries
February 18, 2012 This Week
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
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. There may be a wait list. Payment in full by debit or credit card is required during online registration. Contact lily.riemer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.
Park Cities Presbyterian Church
Sundays, 8:00–9:00 am Wednesdays, 5:30–6:00 pm
24/7 prayer hotline 214-224-2680 or 24/7prayer@pcpc.org
Communion Sunday We will celebrate the Lord’s Supper during all three services on Sunday, February 26. For more information contact Jayne Bjork, jayne.bjork@pcpc.org or 214-224-2632.
General fund budget 2011/2012 operating budget
$11,100,000
July 1, 2011–Feb. 5, 2012 budget
$7,093,195
July 1, 2011–Feb. 5, 2012 giving
$7,529,341
Budget variance
$436,146
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enter back into the heart of your marriage
with
Dr. Dan B. Allender and Steve Call March 22–24
AUSTIN CITY PROJECT
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Spring break mission 2012
2012 Short-Term Mission Trips Are you looking for an opportunity to see God at work? Would you like to share your trust in His salvation with those who have never heard? Do you want to encourage missionaries who have left their families behind in the US to see God’s church grow in a foreign place? View our upcoming summer trips at www.pcpcmissions.org/world/short-term-trips or contact Anna Graber, anna.graber@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551.
March 9–13
seventh–twelfth grade see page 3
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