THIS WEEK: October 27, 2012 by Park Cities Presbyterian Church

Vol. XXII, No. 22 | october 27, 2012

life

hungerinfgor Saturday, November 10 6:00 pm fasting and prayer begins

Sign up to pray with others at the home of David and Nancy Burgher, 7431 Caruth Blvd., at www.mysignup.com/hungeringforlife.

Sunday, November 11 5:00 pm worship service in Sanctuary

Childcare is provided during the worship service for children birth-age 5. Call 214-224-2600 by Thursday, November 8.

6:00 pm potluck dinner in Fellowship Hall to break the fast

Questions? amy.tassos@pcpc.org or 214-224-2740

A call to fast for the increase of adoption and the decrease of abortion

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The greatest manuscript discovery of modern times.

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—William F. Albright

Lunch Reception for former youth intern,

Carrie Jussely Sunday, November 4 High School Room

(Oak Lawn East—south end)

immediately following the 11:00 am service

the dead sea scrolls November 13, 9:30 am–3:00 pm Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary 60+ Community: Don’t miss this opportunity to see the Dead Sea Scrolls. The cost is $15, plus lunch. Contact Jane Beasley for details and to reserve your seat on the bus at 214-224-2771 by Friday, November 9.

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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

• Ella Temple Hufstetler, daughter of Erin and Tyler Hufstetler, on October 9, 2012 marriages

• Megan Kathleen Loftis and Lee Michael Loftis, on June 22, 2012 sympathy

• Netta Wilson (CC#13) on the loss of her sister, Linda Lou McCord, on September 26, 2012 • Beverly and Matt Patrick (CC#05) on the loss of their son, Matthew John Patrick, on September 28, 2012 • Donda Drake (CC#13) on the loss of her son, Edward J. Drake, III, on September 30, 2012 • Tom Williams (CC#22) on the loss of his father, Gordon D. Williams, Jr., on October 13, 2012

art + spirit

On selected Tuesdays, this fall, 7:00–8:30 pm, Oak Lawn West, explore, express, and encourage at Art + Spirit: A spiritual study for creative minds. Schedule: October 30: Edith Baker, art collector, former gallery owner, will be speaking on “Art without Compromise.” November 13: Scott Hall, architect, will be speaking on “Sacred and Secular Space in 21st Century America: What happens when we mingle the two.” November 27: Ginger Geyer, porcelain artist, will be speaking on “Humor and Heresy, Hope, and Redemption.” December 11: Lyle Novinski, artist, architect, and professor, will be speaking on “The Art of Visualizing Advent.” Register at www.pcpc.org. Contact lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739.

This Week october 27, 2012

voice of hope Urban Ministries has scheduled a day for the high school outreach (college prep) at Voice of Hope, November 13, 6:00–8:00 pm. We need willing volunteers with a serving heart to love and encourage these kids. Contact Yian Liu, yianliu2@gmail.com or 214-224-2520.

mercy street prayer walks Please join us this fall on the first and third Wednesdays of the month, 10:00 am, to pray for the community of West Dallas. We will be meeting at Mercy Street for prayer walks through the neighborhood. Contact Sarah Flores, sarahanneflores@gmail.com or 214-693-4516.

midweek

Women

ground school

urban ministries

helping hands event

On Sundays, through 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. Contact amy.tassos@pcpc.org or 214-224-2740.

— C. S. Lewis

missionary prayer cards PCPC-supported missionaries need your prayers. Regularly updated prayer cards can now be downloaded from www.pcpcmissions.org. Contact marzena.dunham@pcpc.org or 214-224-2523.

It’s the little things that count. On Saturday, November 10, 8:00 am–1:00 pm, Room 263, be the hands and feet of Jesus and join the deacons and other volunteers to help single moms, widows/ers, senior adults, and those with chronic illness by doing odd jobs around their homes. Contact wilma.morgan@pcpc.org or 214224-2742.

Fall is in full force at PCPC, Wednesdays, through December 5, 5:30–8:30 pm. 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.

“God designed the human machine to run on Himself. He is the fuel our spirits were designed to burn... It is no good asking God to make us happy in our own way without bothering about religion. God cannot give us happiness apart from Himself, because there is no such thing.”

world missions

need counseling help?

world justice shoppe trunk show We will be selling jewelry made by women in a safe house in Nepal; bags, purses, and wallets made by women in Thailand; jewelry and bags made by women in Cambodia; and bags made by women in India on Saturday, November 10, 3:00–5:00 pm, 7111 La Vista Drive. Light hors d’oerves, desserts, and drinks will be served, so even if you do not want to shop, please come by to see what women are doing to better their lives, and enjoy a Saturday afternoon visiting with friends. Contact Susan White, susankwhite@sbcglobal.net or 214-406-7378.

advent prayer

Join us for a time of prayer and worship as we celebrate Then contact the PCPC Counseling Ministry. Our coun- Christ, the coming King, Thursday, November 29, seling services are fee-based. We continue to offer a 7:00–8:30 pm, 3814 Potomac. This is a wonderful complimentary consultation for those interested in time to prepare our hearts for the upcoming Christmas external counseling referrals or for those who need to season. Contact mary.haberkorn@pcpc.org or 214-224discuss a reduced fee. Visit counseling.pcpc.org to view 2725. a new special introductory video. If you would like to set up an appointment with one of our counselors, or prayer on the porch have questions, please contact Jeff White, counseling@ Meets first Mondays, November—May, 3601 Centepcpc.org or 214-224-2693. nary. 9:00-9:45 am: group prayer; 9:45 am-end of day: drop-by prayer. Come as you are and share the concerns of your heart. Contact Phyllis Mabus, or 214employment opportunity PCPC is seeking qualified individuals for the following 363-1588. position: Full-time Coordinator of Family Ministry. For more information and full job descriptions, visit www. jobsatpcpc.org. Contact john.primrose@pcpc.org or Download the PCPC mobile app! Now available on Apple and Android platforms 214-224-2714.

october 28–5/19 Ground School, Sundays, 11:00 am–noon Oak Lawn West, 224-2740

Dead Sea Scrolls (60+), 9:30 am–3:00 pm, Ft. Worth, 224-2771

31–12/5 Midweek, Wednesdays, 5:30–8:30 pm, PCPC, 224-2744

Voice of Hope, 6:00–8:00 pm, PCPC, 224-2520

31–12/12 DivorceCare, Wednesdays, 7:00–8:30 pm, Room 263, 224-2683

Art + Spirit, 7:00–8:30 pm, Oak Lawn West, 224-2739

The Bridge, 6:30–8:30 pm, 3929 Centenary, 224-2725

SMU International Student Recital, 8:00 pm, Cambridge Hall, 224-2633

Art + Spirit, 7:00–8:30 pm, Oak Lawn West, 224-2739

Advent prayer, 7:00–8:30 pm, 3814 Potomac, 224-2725

Art+ Spirit, 7:00–8:30 pm, Oak Lawn West, 224-2739

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Prayer on the Porch, 9:00 am, 3601 Centenary, 363-1588

Redeeming Sexuality, 11:00 am, Fellowship Hall, 224-2740

Missionary Reception, 12:00 pm, High School Room, 224-2762

Helping Hands, 8:00 am–1:00 pm, Room 263, 224-2742

World Justice Shoppe trunk show, 3:00–5:00 pm, 7111 La Vista Dr., 406-7378

10–11

Hungering for Life, 6:00 pm, PCPC, 224-2740

Student Ministries missionary reception Join the PCPC High School ministry, Sunday, November 4, 12:00 pm, High School Room, for a lunch reception honoring our former youth intern Carrie Jussely, who is preparing to be a PCPC home church missionary in Asia. Contact sarah.palmer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.