Vol. XXII, No. 11 | may 26, 2012
Nominees for June 10 officer election
ELDER CANDIDATES
DEACON CANDIDATES
Jack Denman
Wife: Patti Children: John, Mary Ellen Occupation: oil and gas Years at PCPC: 21 Leisure: Relationships, exercise, flying Passion at PCPC: For every PCPC member to have an intimate and abiding relationship with God
Jim Madden
grandchildren
Wife: Margaret Children: Berkeley, James Occupation: Financial advisor Years at PCPC: 21 Leisure: Fishing and playing with
Passion at PCPC: Working with and supporting our youth
these men were recommended by the congregation in May, 2011, and approved by the session as candidates in the Class of 2016. Under the leadership of pastors and elders, they spent nine months studying the Bible, the Westminster Confession, and the PCA Book of Church Order. All have passed the written exams and were approved by the session.
Ed Bagby
Wife: Delaine Children: Steven, Tiffany, Renee,
Elizabeth, David, Alice Ann Occupation: Retired Years at PCPC: 2 Leisure: Family time Passion at PCPC: To serve and encourage those in need or dealing with difficult circumstances
Rick Christy
Wife: Nancy Children: Laura, Carl, Ben Occupation: Insurance Years at PCPC: 6 Leisure: Outdoors, family Passion at PCPC: Serving God where I’m needed to further the Gospel
ministry
Michael Skinner
Wife: Celette Children: Sloan Occupation: Pediatric surgeon Years at PCPC: 4 Leisure: Fly fishing Passion at PCPC: Leading others to live a Christdependent, Spirit-empowered life
Tim Wilson
Wife: Mona Children: Rebecca, Timothy, Elise Occupation: Wealth management advisor
Years at PCPC: 19
Leisure: Family, reading, outdoors, traveling Passion at PCPC: Marriage, families, discipleship
Thomas Duke
Wife: Suzanne Children: Rachel, Haden Occupation: Attorney Years at PCPC: 10 Leisure: Walking with my wife Passion at PCPC: Using my God-given gifts to build up this body to effectively fulfill the Great Commission
Pete Flowers
Wife: Ashley Children: Paul, Carolyn, James, baby #4 on the way
Occupation: Real estate Years at PCPC: 3
Leisure: Family, music, reading Passion at PCPC: Teaching, service
Steve Greenwell
Wife: Stephanie Children: Stella Kate, Annie Occupation: Sales Years at PCPC: 6 Leisure: Family time Passion at PCPC: Urban ministry
John Mayfield
Wife: Susann Children: Chaille, John, Graham, Robert
Occupation: Retired Years at PCPC: 5
Leisure: Golf, A&M, PCPC projects Passion at PCPC: PCPC projects and discipleship
Kirk Meyer
Wife: Lindsey Children: Shepherd Occupation: Promotional products Years at PCPC: 3 Leisure: Sports, family Passion at PCPC: New City Sunday morning community
Ramsay Woodall
Wife: Cary Children: Caroline, Adare, Celia Occupation: Sales Years at PCPC: 8 Leisure: Family, reading, sports Passion at PCPC: Education, fundraising
Park Cities Presbyterian Church exists to extend the transforming presence of the Kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ in Dallas and to the world.
our family
calendar
announcements
may everyone
births
• Daniel Alejandro Restrepo son of Vanessa and Cesar Restrepo, on April 25, 2012 • Nelson Brittain Schwarz son of Julia and Blake Schwarz, on May 3, 2012 • George Preston and Alexandra Marine Holsinger son and daughter of Rachel and Mark Holsinger, on May 10, 2012 • Madeline Alaine Chumley daughter of Julie and Andrew Chumley, on May 11, 2012 marriages
• Melissa Lynn Tanous and Christopher William Isaac on May 5, 2012 sympathy
• Melissa and Robert Turner (CC#10) on the loss of his grandmother; Ashley, Clark, Daniel, and Allison Turner (CC#10) on the loss of their great-grandmother; Catherine and Phil Russell (CC#08/Vineyard) on the loss of her grandmother; Rebecca, Tucker, and Turner Russell (CC#08) on the loss of their great-grandmother, Elizabeth Woodward Jones, on April 28, 2012 • Peggy and Bill Simpkin (CC#01/Cov.) on the loss of her sister, Fern Denton, on May 4, 2012 • Alyson and Robert Engstrom (CC#08/ Sojourners) on the loss of his grandmother; Ava and Bonnie Engstrom (CC#08) on the loss of their great-grandmother; Ellen and Reid Porter (CC#05/Sojourners) on the loss of her grandmother; Bennett, Caleb, and Silas Porter (CC#05) on the loss of their great-grandmother, Margaret Kutner, on May 13, 2012
perspectives returns
missionary lunch reception
Perspectives is a 15-week discipleship course that takes students five miles deep into the Bible and helps them get a clearer picture of the church’s role in God’s grand plan, August 30–December 13, Thursdays, 6:30 pm—9:00 pm, Oak Lawn West Meeting Room. Contact marzena.dunham@pcpc.org or 214-224-2523.
The Good Shepherd’s Fellowship is hosting a lunch in honor of PCPC missionary Ruth Leatherman, Sunday, June 3, 12:15 pm, Fellowship Hall. Come and hear how the Lord has worked through her in Asia. Donations to cover food costs are welcome. Contact anna.graber@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551.
oak lawn west bible study 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.
urban ministries dlf celebration of hope
On Saturday, June 23, 7:00 am–3:00 pm, serve with Celebration of Hope, a ministry of the Dallas Leadership Foundation working in partnership with needy communities to rehabilitate the low-income houses, particularly the elderly and disabled, so that they may continue to live in proper conditions.
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women’s summer bible studies
1. Rethinking Relationships, Sexuality, and the Christian’s Voice of Good News: what do we say about homosexuality? Tuesdays, June 19–July 10, 7:00– 8:30pm. For more information, e-mail Shannon Geiger, joshgeiger@aol.com. 214-405-0147 2. Is Your Home Out of Order? Mondays, July 9–30, 7:15 pm. RSVP to Nancy Turner, rom8v38to39@aol. com.
3. Thinking Now. Thinking True. Wednesdays, June 6–27, 10:00–11:00 am, Oak Lawn West. RSVP to Linda Weaver, lindaweaver@charter.net. Question? Contact mary.haberkorn@pcpc.org or 214-224-2725.
What will volunteers be doing? Painting houses; registering volunteers; distributing workday supplies, food and beverages; landscaping yards; and general community clean-up
PCPC seeks a part-time administrative assistant to the Women’s Ministry. A full job description can be viewed at www.jobsatpcpc.org. For more information, contact careers@pcpc.org.
Volunteers should wear cool and comfortable lightweight clothing. Continental breakfast, lunch, water, and soft drinks will be provided. Register onsite. Contact Cora Billingsley, rocobill67@sbcglobal. net or 214-882-1230.
young families
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.
—William Secker
women
Service neighborhoods: Hamilton Park, Jubilee Park, Wynnewood Heights, and Westmoreland Heights
conversation partners needed
“Though Christians be not kept altogether from falling, yet they are kept from falling altogether.”
world missions
full-time job opportunity
ACT is seeking a Community Relations Liaison. This individual will be responsible for organizing, educating, counseling, and equipping local residents in fighting offending owners of drug houses and abandoned properties in order to reclaim crimeridden neighborhoods. For a full job description, visit http://pcpc.org/announcements. Contact Renee Gertson, rgertson@actdallas.org or 214-951-9151.
30–31
Summer Sizzle (5th/6th), 224-2762
26–6/1 Florida Trip, Laguna Beach, 224-2762
DLF Celebration of Hope 2012, 7:00 am–3:00 pm, 882-1230
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Summer Night Live (7th/8th), 224-2762 Missionary lunch reception, 12:15 pm, Fellowship Hall, 224-2551
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Colin Howland concert, 4:00 pm, Sanctuary, 224-2635
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12–30
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4–14
60+ Book review & brunch, 10:00 am–12:00 pm, Oak Lawn West, 224-2771
july
june 1–2
21
Walk Where Jesus Walked, Israel, 224-2741
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
august
Congregational meeting for officer election, 10:40 am, 224-2775
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Perspectives, Thursdays, 6:30 pm—9:00 pm, Oak Lawn West, 224-2523
6–7/30 Women's summer Bible studies, 224-2725 11–14 19
VBS, PCPC School of Rock, 9:00 am–noon Six Flags (Middle School), 224-2762
19–7/31 Musikgarten classes, 10:30-11:15 am, Musikgarten Room, 224-2633
ORGAN CONCERT with
colin howland sunday, june pm || sanctuary
part-time job opportunity
featuring: Great organ classics A silent movie A rousing rendition of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture with percussion
summer musikgarten classes Looking for some musical fun for your kids? 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 or e-mail frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633.
biblical imagination conference
october 19–21
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For more information, go to pcpcconcerts.org or contact Frances Cope, 214-224-2635.
Park Cities
p r e s b y t e r i a n c h u r c h ( PCA )
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
pcpc school of rock (vbs)
Volunteers are still needed. All volunteers can register by visiting pcpc.org/registrations. Childcare is provided for those who volunteer. June 11–14, 9:00 am–noon. Questions? E-mail vbs@pcpc.org.
student ministries
Michael Card
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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, Thursday, July 12–Thursday, July 26. The other trip is for eleventh and twelfth grade students to Hong Kong, Thursday, July 12– Monday, July 30. Contact carrie.jussely@pcpc.org or 214-224-2766.
middle school summer events Kick off the first days of summer with these events: Summer Sizzle (fifth and sixth grade students), May 30– 31; and Summer Night Live (seventh and eighth grade students), June 1–2. Visit www.pcpcmiddleschool.org to learn more about the these two events. Contact lily. riemer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.
60+ community
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
book review & brunch
Don’t be cruel and join us for a delicious brunch and loads of laughter on Thursday, June 21, 10:00 am–12:00 pm, Oak Lawn West, as Nancy Ashley explores how Elvis changed the world and mastered four genres of music. RSVP to Jane Beasley by June 18 at jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771.
2011/2012 operating budget
$11,100,000
July 1–May 13, 2012 budget
$10,081,274
July 1–May 13, 2012 giving
$10,416,690
Budget variance
$335,417
MAY 26, 2012 This Week
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baptisms MAY 13, 2012
Signed, sealed, delivered
Robert Anderson Axley
Laura Elizabeth Darley
Anna Carol Hardaway
son of Kara and Jeff Axley
daughter of Jenny and Tim Darley
daughter of Sarah and Jared Pogoloff
Laura Breland Hardaway
Isabel Eden Herd
Anna Lindor Jones
daughter of Sarah and Jared Pogoloff
daughter of Mimi and Ben Herd
daughter of Sarah and Brad Jones
Samuel Bufkin Pogoloff
Graham Mathews Sayles
Oliver Clayton Smith
son of Sarah and Jared Pogoloff
son Kim and Rob Sayles
son of Libby and Ben Smith
There are four words to keep in mind when one thinks of baptism: covenant, family, sign, and seal. “Baptism is the outward sign of the invisible reality of God's covenant of grace. Yet it is more than a sign, it is a seal of belonging in this covenant family, like a signet ring or a seal that is put on a graduation certificate. Baptism is a sign of God's faithfulness in the covenant, His promise that it is His ordinary intention to bring these infants to Himself over time as the parents stay faithful to their obligations to raise their children as those who know Him. It is a sign of God's faithfulness of entrance into the covenant community, of including children in this covenant family. Thus, baptism reminds us of the grace of God, and it reminds us of our responsibilities as parents to do everything we are called to do in obedience to raise our children to know Jesus.” Skip Ryan Why We Baptize Babies, August, 17, 2003
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