Vol. XXII, No. 9 | April 28, 2012
emember R A celebration of those we miss
FREE CONCERT • sunday, April 29 7:00 pm • Sanctuary
In memory of and gratefulness for our loved ones and friends—remembering those who have joined the Church Triumphant since PCPC’s inception over 20 years ago— the PCPC Choirs and Symphony Orchestra will present this epic event. Mark Davis and Skip Ryan will host this poignant evening, which will give us an opportunity to remember well. The PCPC adult, youth, and children’s choirs will present the beautiful and sublime Requiem of Maurice Duruflé accompanied by full symphony orchestra. The evening will include anthems and hymns of hope, including “I Was Glad” by Hubert Parry, “Down to the River to Pray,” “Be Still My Soul,” and an arrangement of “Amazing Grace” beyond anything you’ve heard. This is an evening not to be missed. This concert is free of charge and open to the public. For parking information, please visit www.pcpcconcerts.org. For more information, go to pcpcconcerts.org or contact Frances Cope, 214-224-2635. Childcare for birth to five-year-olds is available. RSVP to 214-706-2797 by Thursday, April 26, 5:00 pm.
Do you like to talk? The ESL ministry can use you! 2
Summer Musikgarten classes are starting soon. 2
Ladies, need to refresh your focus on what really matters? 3
It’s almost summer. Then it’s time to rock—School of Rock. 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.
announcements
o u r fa m i ly Births
Everyone
• Jack Murphy Turner, son of Amy and Kyle Turner on April 4, 2012 • Juliet Katherine Walters, daughter of Katie and Nathan Walters, on April 6, 2012 • Thomas Garrison Bailey, son of Rebekah and Kyle Bailey on April 12, 2012
Deaths • Robert “Bobby” Mike (CC#22), on April 9, 2012
Sympathy • Cathy and Tony Sisk (CC#18/ Vineyard) on the loss of his mother; Jessica (CC#18), Amanda (CC#22), and Allison (CC#18) Sisk on the loss of their grandmother; Ashton Griffin (CC#18) on the loss of his great-grandmother, Ernestine Sisk Donnell, on April 6, 2012 • Patti and Jack Denman (CC#01) on the loss of her father; Dana and Raymond Turner (CC#03) on the loss of her father; John III (CC#01) and Mary Ellen (CC#01) Denman on the loss of their grandfather; Alex Turner (CC#03) on the loss of his grandfather, Dick Phillips, on April 8, 2012 • Joy and Todd Sanders (CC#21) on the loss of his brother; Colton and Chloe Sanders (CC#21) on the loss of their uncle, Michael Sanders Jr., on April 8, 2012 • Carole and Tom Bruton (CC#17/ SOS) on the loss of her brother, Doug Buchanan, on April 11, 2012, and on the loss of her mother, Helen “Becky” Buchanan, on April 13, 2012 • Holly and Ben Marlar (CC#17/ SOS) on the loss of her grandmother; Megan Marlar (CC#17) on the loss of her great-grandmother, Jane Burns, on April 12, 2012
Officer recommendations in March and April
The session has approved March 1–April 30 as the officer recommendation period for elder and deacon candidates for the Class of 2017. For more information, visit www.pcpc.org.
Congregational meeting for election of officers
The session has called a congregational meeting for Sunday, June 10, 10:40 am for the purpose of electing new deacons and ruling elders for the class of 2016. Names and profiles of candidates will be published in This Week in May. The candidates have completed nine months of training with pastors and officers on the Westminster Confession of Faith, the Book of Church Order, the Bible and other officerspecific readings, and have received session approval.
Oak Lawn West Bible Study (Young Adults)
This weekly Bible study of singles in their 20s and 30s meets every Tuesday, 7:00 pm, in the Oak Lawn East High School Room. Join us for worship, teaching, and fellowship afterwards. Contact mckenzie.griffin@pcpc.org or 214-224-2728.
SMU international students outreach
The World Missions Ministry invites you to be part of a new outreach to international students at SMU Thursday, May 10, 6:00–7:30 pm, Curtis Park. Join us for a fun, family-friendly, casual evening as we seek to practice Leviticus 19:33 and welcome a new crop of master’s level students to our neighborhood. We’ll seek to get to know these students from all over the world and consider how we might minister to them beyond this welcome party. RSVP to anna.graber@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551 by Tuesday, May 8.
Colin Howland concert
PCPC’s Director of Music and Organist will present a fun and varied program of pieces for the “King of Instruments” Sunday, June 3, 4:00 pm, in the Sanctuary. Contact frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2635.
Summer mission trips “We fear men so much, because we fear God so little. One fear cures another. When man’s terror scares you, turn your thoughts to the wrath of God.” —William Gurnall
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If you’re considering a mission trip this summer, we would like to highlight two options for you: Visit www.pcpcmissions.org/world/short-term-trips or contact anna.graber@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551.
calendar
urban ministries
ACT Cross Hampton prayer walk
Join ACT for a time of worship, prayer, and fellowship with local churches in West Dallas on Saturday, May 5, 9:30 am–12:00 pm. Meet at Greater Mt. Hebron Missionary Baptist Church to fellowship and worship with the community. Then we will go out together into the Cross Hampton neighborhood to conduct a prayer walk. We will be praying for families and claiming new territory, including drug houses and abandoned homes, for the work of justice and God’s Kingdom. RSVP by Friday, April 27. Contact Renee Gertson, rgertson@actdallas.org.
Conversation Partners needed
Help our ESL students practice their English this summer. Volunteer as a conversation partner/friend! You would meet regularly (when and where is up to you) to chat with a student one-on-one! Contact elizabeth.cunningham@pcpc.org or 214-224-2528.
Young Families
Song and Story
Toddlers, bring your mom for some wiggly-giggly, laugh-out-loud, reading and singing fun Monday, May 14, 10:45–11:30 am, Room 122. Bring a sack lunch and meet friends inside or outside on the playground depending on the weather. No RSVP needed. This is the last meeting for the spring schedule. Contact amy.westervelt@pcpc.org or 214-224-2780.
Summer Musikgarten classes
Looking for something fun and musical for your young ones this summer? Join our Musikgarten classes for an exciting way to build your child’s knowledge and love of music June 19–July 31, Tuesdays, 10:30–11:15 am, Musikgarten Room. Visit www.pcpcartsacademy.org for class information. Babies–3 year olds are welcome! If you have any questions, Contact frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633.
Student Ministries
Moving On Up Sunday
Save the date Sunday, May 20, Park Cities Presbyterian Church. Contact lily.riemer@pcpc.org.
Did you miss a Holy Week message? Good news. They’re online. audio.pcpc.org/archive/holy-week
This Week April 28, 2012
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April 7:00 pm Remember concert, Sanctuary, 224-2635
1–2 3
May 7:00 pm Oak Lawn West Bible Study, High School Room, 224-2728 7:00 pm Oak Lawn West Bible Study, High School Room, 224-2728 6:00–7:30 pm SMU international student outreach, 224-2551 Women’s Reflective Retreat, Montserrat Retreat Center, 224-2725 10:45–11:30 am Song and Story, Room 122, 224-2780 7:00 pm Oak Lawn West Bible Study, High School Room, 224-2728 Moving On Up Sunday
7:00 pm Oak Lawn West Bible Study, High School Room, 224-2728 Summer Sizzle (5th/6th), 224-2762 Florida Trip, Laguna Beach, 224-2762
Middle School Summer Events
June Summer Night Live (7th/8th), 224-2762
4:00 pm Colin Howland concert, Sanctuary, 224-2635
4–14
Walk Where Jesus Walked, Israel, 224-2741
11–14
9:00 am–noon VBS, PCPC School of Rock
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Six Flags (Middle School), 224-2762
19–7/31 10:30–11:15 am Musikgarten classes, Musikgarten Room, 224-2633
July 12–30 16
July 12–30 Youth Ministry Asia mission trips, Asia, 224-2766 Hurricane Harbor (Middle School), 224-2762
22–8/4
PCPC Family Camp: Colorado, Sky Ranch at Ute Trail, 224-2762
23–27
Doulos Beach Retreat (7th/8th), 224-2762
Women’s Reflective Retreat
All incoming fifth to eighth grade students (current fourth to seventh graders) save the dates for these upcoming Middle School summer activities May 20– July 27. You won’t want to miss out on the fun! • Moving On Up Sunday: May 20 • Summer Sizzle (5th/6th): May 30–31 • Summer Night Live (7th/8th): June 1–2 • Six Flags: June 19 • Hurricane Harbor: July 16 • Doulos Beach Retreat (7th/8th): July 23–27
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More detailed information to come at www.pcpcmiddleschool.org. Contact lily.riemer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.
PCPC Florida Trip 2012
Summer 2012 may seem far away, but it’s almost here. Kick off the summer with the Florida Trip 2012: Saturday, May 26–Friday, June 1, Laguna Beach Christian Retreat Center. The trip is currently full. To be added to the wait list, please e-mail Lily Riemer with the following information: student’s name, current grade, and two roommate preferences. Contact lily.riemer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.
Youth Ministry Asia mission trips
This summer the Youth Ministry has the opportunity to take two separate mission trips to Asia. There will be a trip for ninth and tenth grade students to East Asia from Thursday, July 12–Thursday, July 26. The other trip is for eleventh and twelfth grade students to Hong Kong from Thursday, July 12–Monday, July 30. Contact carrie.jussely@pcpc.org or 214-224-2766.
April 28, 2012 This Week
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May 11–12 Montserrat, Lake Dallas
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ur 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. 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. Register at pcpc.org/registrations. Contact mary.haberkorn@pcpc.org or 214-224-2725.
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
General fund budget 2011/2012 operating budget
$11,100,000
July 1–April 15, 2012 budget
$9,279,187
July 1–April 15, 2012 giving
$9,865,258
Budget variance
$586,070
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baptisms
“He alone is my rockand my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken. ” –Psalm 62:2
April 15, 2012 PCP C
son of Esther and James Choi
JUNE 11-14 9:00 am–noon
PPC
Matthew Inshick Choi
NSP
VBS ‘12
Reese Elaine Beck daughter of Stacey and Charlie Beck
Registration for VBS is full, but you can put your child (age five by 9/1 to rising fourth graders) on a wait list by e-mailing vbs@pcpc.org with the name and age of the child. Want to volunteer? Register at www.pcpc.org. We need teachers, assistants, nursery workers, arts and crafts helpers, prayer warriors, carpool, and more. Questions? E-mail vbs@pcpc.org.
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