Vol. XXII, No. 19 | September 15, 2012
michael card biblical imagination conference
October 19–21
Also in October…
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or over 30 years, Michael Card has endeavored to engage with the text of scripture through the writing of music, books, and in the context of the conference or classroom. In the course of 30 albums, 23 books, and thousands of concerts, Michael has invited listeners and readers to honestly wrestle with the Bible, seeking to grasp the meaning of the text by way of the imagination to connect heart and mind. The Biblical Imagination Series is a decades-long convergence of his music, writing, and teaching ministry.
Have you ever asked: What is Reformed theology? What’s the Reformation all about? What about election, free will? Why the Westminster Confession of Faith?
There is a bridge between the heart and mind: the imagination, the means by which the Spirit begins to undo what was disintegrated by the Fall. When we allow our imaginations to be recaptured by the Holy Spirit, the biblical historical facts we know in our heads come to life in our hearts. But what does biblical imagination look like? How do we apply theology to the aches in our hearts? Childcare is available by reservation. Childcare deadline: Monday, October 15 for children birth to age five. Please call 214-224-2600 and specify which time slots you will need childcare. The time slots are as follows: Friday, October 19, 6:00-9:00 pm Saturday, October 20, 8:30 am-12:00 pm and 1:30-5:00 pm Sunday, October 21, 7:00-9:00 pm Register for the conference at www.biblicalimagination.com. Register before September 19 and receive $10 off: $48. Note: You do not need to register for the conference in order to attend the free concert. The conference culminates in a free concert open to the public on Sunday night.
Sundays, October 14–May 19 11:00 am–noon • room 259
Patrick Lafferty and Tim Jeffress will teach what we believe in the PCA by looking at the Westminster Confession of Faith. This class is open to anyone in the church. Questions? Contact amy.tassos@pcpc.org or 214-224-2740.
For more information, contact Amy Tassos, amy.tassos@pcpc.org, or 214-224-2740.
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
events & announcements
births
everyone
• Madeline Cheryl Morgan, daughter of
Missy and Andrew Morgan, on August 29, 2012 deaths
• Kim Rothpletz (CC#18), daughter of Toni Rothpletz (CC#13); sister of Kelli Rothpletz (CC#25); sister of Kempton Rothpletz (CC#13), on August 25, 2012 • Robert “Bob” Hewlett (CC#04), husband of Gloria Hewlett (CC#04), on August 27, 2012 • Elizabeth “Lib” Wilson (CC#13/Agape), mother of Gail and Bob Heinonen (CC#21/ Sojourners); grandmother of Eric Heinonen (CC#19); great-grandmother of Matthew Heinonen (CC#19), on September 5, 2012 sympathy
• Marrick and Stuart Huckin (CC#08) on the loss of her grandfather; Weslyn and Caroline Huckin (CC#08) on the loss of their greatgrandfather, Robert Duff Maddox, on August 22, 2012
“When the heart is full of joy, it always allows its joy to escape. The only full heart is the overflowing heart.” —C. H. Spurgeon
new in the library
midweek Join us for an evening of worship, dinner, fellowship, and teaching on Wednesdays, September 19–December 5, 5:30–8:30 pm, PCPC. Vespers is at 5:30 pm, Chapel; dinner at 5:30 pm, Fellowship Hall; and adult classes following dinner. Don’t forget to RSVP for dinner at 214-224-2826 by 4:00 pm on Mondays and for childcare for birth to five-year-olds at 214-706-2797. Contact debbie.blanton@pcpc.org or 214-224-2744.
michael lindsay workplace lunch
Michael Lindsay is one of the country’s foremost experts on what it takes to turn individuals into effective leaders. He is committed to helping organizations improve the ways they identify, develop, and place people in the ranks of future generations of leaders. The cost is $25 per person, which includes lunch. Don’t miss world missions this event on Tuesday, September 18, 12:00–1:30 pm, Fellowship Hall. Contact lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or smu international law students 214-224-2739. hosting/mentoring SMU’s Dedman School of Law is searching for individunew members class als or families who are interested in serving as hosts/ Come and learn about PCPC’s vision, purpose, minis- mentors to international LLM students. Contact Betty tries, service opportunities, fellowship opportunities, Alexander, bettya@smu.edu or 214-224-2523. membership, and more, Sundays, October 7–November 18, 9:30–10:40 am, Rooms 302–304. Contact deb- missionary prayer cards bie.blanton@pcpc.org or 214-224-2744. PCPC-supported missionaries need your prayers. Regularly updated prayer cards can now be downneed counseling help? loaded from www.pcpcmissions.org. Contact Then contact the PCPC Counseling Ministry. Our coun- marzena.dunham@pcpc.org or 214-224-2523. seling services are fee-based. We continue to offer a complementary consultation for those interested in external counseling referrals or for those who need urban ministries to discuss a reduced fee. Visit counseling.pcpc.org for more information. If you would like to set up an ap- snacks of blessing pointment with one of our counselors, please contact Attention PCPC youth! You are needed to help pack Jeff White, counseling@pcpc.org or 214-224-2693. snacks of blessings on Saturday, September 22, 9:30 am-12:00 pm. Be blessed as you serve to bless others! Contact imelda.martinez@pcpc.org or 214-224-2520. divorcecare Are you hurting and need healing for separation or divorce, Wednesdays, through December 12, 7:00–8:30 pm, Room 263. Materials are $15 per semester (schol- 60+ Community arships available). Contact divorcecare@pcpc.org or 214-224-2683. chihuly at the arboretum Don’t miss this exciting and beautiful day at the Dallas Arboretum, Thursday, September 27, 10:00 am–2:30 pcpc employment opportunities PCPC is seeking qualified individuals for the following pm. RSVP to jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771 by Tuesday, September 25. positions: 1. Full-time Coordinator of Family Ministry. 2. Part-time Administrative Assistant to Counseling. state fair of texas For more information and full job descriptions, visit Howdy Partner! State Fair of Texas Senior Adult Day is www.jobsatpcpc.org. Contact john.primrose@pcpc.org around the bend, Thursday, October 11, 9:30 am–3:00 or 214-224-2714. pm. Park your car behind Oak Lawn West and board the vans by 9:30 am. Bring your cell phone and bring a friend! RSVP to jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771 by Wednesday, October 10. Hey! Have you downloaded the PCPC
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This Week September 15, 2012
Glimpses of a Greater Glory: A devotional through the storyline of the Bible by David H. Kim; Born of God: Sermons from John, Chapter One by D. Martyn LloydJones; Gnostic Trends in the Local Church: The bull in Christ’s china shop by Michael W. Philliber; Gospel Basics: Trusting, following, and winning Christ by Andrew A. Bonar; The Death of the Saviour: Studies in John’s Gospel by Richard D. Phillips; Church Discipline: Building healthy churches, how the church protects the name of Jesus by Jonathan Leeman one of the 9 Marks series; and Christian Marriage: From basic principles to transformed relationships by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones. Others not so new can be seen on our catalog website, library.pcpc.org. Contact adair.gregory@pcpc.org or 214-224-2673.
september 17–1/17
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Musikgarten classes, Musikgarten Room, 224-2633
17–12/5 Women’s fall Bible studies, 9:30 am, 224-2722
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Circle 5, 10:00 am, 7215 Stefani Dr., 361-4704
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Workplace lunch: Michael Lindsay, 12:00–1:30 pm, Fellowship Hall, 224-2739
Head to Heart, 9:30 and 11:00 am, Fellowship Hall, 224-2737
october
19–12/5 Midweek, Wednesdays, 5:30–8:30 pm, PCPC, 224-2744
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19–12/5 Men’s Bible study, Wednesdays, 6:30 pm, Rooms 320–304, 224-2739 19–12/12 DivorceCare, Wednesdays, 7:00–8:30 pm, Room 263, 224-2683 22
Snacks of Blessing, 9:30 am–12:00 pm 224-2520
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ACT volunteer opportunity, 10:00 am–3:00 pm, 951-9151
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Head to Heart, 9:30 and 11:00 am, Fellowship Hall, 224-2737
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CHIHULY at the Arboretum, 10:00 am–2:30 pm, Dallas Arboretum, 224-2771
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North Texas Presbytery Fall Women’s Conference, Denton, 972-381-1124
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Prayer on the Porch, 9:00 am, 3601 Centenary, 363-1588 Middle School fall retreat, 224-2762 New Members’ class, Sundays, 9:30–10:40 am, Room 302–304, 224-2744 State Fair of Texas Senior Adult Day, 9:30 am–3:00 pm 224-2771
14–5/19 Ground School, Sundays, 11:00 am–noon Oak Lawn West, 224-2740 19–21
Biblical Imagination Conference, PCPC, 224-2740
prayer on the porch
Prayer on the Porch meets on first Mondays, October— May, 3601 Centenary. 9:00-9:45 am: group prayer; men s bible study 9:45 am-end of day: drop-by prayer. Come as you All men are invited to an in-depth focus on the book of Romans, Wednesdays, September 12–December 5, are, have a cup of coffee, and share the concerns of 6:30 pm, Rooms 302–304. Contact lawan.glasscock@ your heart as you rock on your neighbor’s back porch. Contact Phyllis Mabus, or 214-363-1588. pcpc.org or 214-224-2739.
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worship & arts
Student Ministries
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Park Cities
p r e s b y t e r i a n c h u r c h ( PCA )
musikgarten fall classes
middle school fall retreat
The PCPC Arts Academy presents group music lessons All sixth to eighth graders: Save the date for our fall for children from birth to 8-year-olds, September 10, retreat, October 5–7. More information coming soon. 2012–January 17, 2013, Musikgarten Room. Visit www. Contact lily.riemer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762. pcpcartsacademy.org for class information. Contact frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633.
4124 Oak Lawn Avenue Dallas, TX 75219 214-224-2500 www.pcpc.org www.facebook.com/parkcitiespca www.twitter.com/pcpcnews
Women
sunday worship
community event
bravelove launch party
BraveLove’s goal is to show how adoption can be an amazing act of love and courage. Save the date: circle 5 This fall Bible study and fellowship begins on Tuesday, Wednesday, September 26, 7:00–10:00 pm, Marquee September 18, 10:00 am, 7215 Stefani Drive. Questions? Grill, Highland Park Village Theatre. Live music from Cary Pierce. RSVP to laura@bravelove.org. Please call Peggy Skidmore at 214-361-4704.
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 fall Bible Studies
September 17–December 5 Interested in joining a Bible study for the fall? There are eight different opportunities to join with other women at PCPC to study God’s Word. Register for a study at www. pcpc.org. Contact rebecca.gurley@ pcpc.org or 214-224-2722.
general fund budget
2012/2013 operating budget
$12,200,000
July 1–September 2, 2012 budget
$1,687,069
July 1–September 2, 2012 giving
$1,545,516
Budget variance
($141,553)
September 15, 2012 This Week
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with Skip and Barbara Ryan
September 23 & 30
9:30 & 11:00 am Fellowship Hall
Sunday, September 23 How to Be Rescued from Your Head Sunday, September 30 Living out of Your Heart
Skip Ryan will lead classes at both 9:30 and 11:00 am on two Sundays, September 23 and 30, Fellowship Hall. Barbara Ryan will join him for the first session, “How to Be Rescued from Your Head,” and then Skip will continue the following Sunday with “Living out of Your Heart.” All are invited to hear the Ryans’ testimony and what they are learning and pursuing in their understanding of our union with Christ. Contact lauralynn.jaccar@pcpc.org or 214-224-2737.
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