Vol. XXII, No. 23 | november 10, 2012
hungering for
life
A call to fast for the increase of adoption and the decrease of abortion Saturday & Sunday, November 10–11 6:00 pm–6:00 pm see page 2
It’s Poinsettia time!
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ach Christmas season we offer PCPC members the opportunity to purchase a poinsettia ($7.50 each) in memory of or in honor of a friend or family member. They will be in the Sanctuary, Sunday, December 11, and there will be a bulletin insert that morning listing the names of the donor and the recipient. Our chancel area will be wreathed in these beautiful plants for our worship services on December 16 and December 23. You may take your plant with you following the Christmas Eve evening services if you wish to do so. Please fill out the form below. When ordering multiple plants, please write information on a separate sheet of paper and attach to the form. Mail it no later than November 28 to insure that your gift is listed in the bulletin insert.
Please print CLEARLY as you complete the form. Requests received later than December 3, 2012, will miss the insert printing deadline.
Friday, November 16 6:00 pm, FEllowship Hall
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Poinsettia reservation form Please reserve one plant ($7.50 per plant): In HONOR of or In MEMORY of Given by Phone number of donor Please make check payable to PCPC and mail to:
see page 2
Friday, November 16 8:00 pm, Cambridge Hall
PCPC, Attention Jayne Bjork 4124 Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX 75219.
Mail or hand deliver to be received by December 3, 2012.
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
marriages
everyone
• Maria Imelda Martinez and Brent Haydon Ottmers, on October 19, 2012 sympathy
• Ellen and Skip Solomon (CC#20), on the loss of her mother, Jeanne Elliott, on October 21, 2012 • Terri and Larry Sengbush (CC#17), on the loss of his mother, Earlene Vogel Sengbush, on October 26, 2012
hungering for life Mark Davis will call the church to fast and pray for many things, among them, that adoption increase and abortion decrease. The fast will take place from Saturday, November 10, 6:00 pm, until Sunday, November 11, 6:00 pm. The fast will culminate in a worship service at 5:00 pm on Sunday followed by a potluck dinner at 6:00 pm in Fellowship Hall. Sign up to pray with others at the home of David and Nancy Burgher on Saturday, November 10, 6:00 pmmidnight. Visit www.pcpc.org/events/8265 to register for prayer at the Burghers’ and the potluck dinner. Contact amy.tassos@pcpc.org or 214-224-2740.
sunday evening communion
old-fashioned hymn sing Do you love the old hymns? Then don’t miss this hour as we sing hymns joyously to the Lord, Sunday, November 25, 11:00 am, Room 259. Everyone is invited. Contact elaine.montague@pcpc.org or 214-224-2736.
need counseling help? Then contact the PCPC Counseling Ministry. Our counseling services are fee-based. We continue to offer a complimentary consultation for those interested in external counseling referrals or for those who need to discuss a reduced fee. Visit counseling.pcpc.org to view a special introductory video. If you would like to set up an appointment with one of our counselors, or have questions, please contact Jeff White, counseling@ pcpc.org or 214-224-2693.
Join us Sunday, November 11, 5:00 pm, Sanctuary to break the Hungering for Life fast and celebrate the 60+ Community Lord’s Supper. Contact jayne.bjork@pcpc.org or 214224-2632. the dead sea scrolls Don’t miss this opportunity to see the Dead Sea Scrolls, Tuesday, November 13, 9:30 am–3:00 pm, helping hands event On Saturday, November 10, 8:00 am–1:00 pm, Room Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Contact 263, be the hands and feet of Jesus and join the jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771. deacons 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 urban ministries or 214-224-2742.
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: 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.
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.
wdcc thanksgiving outreach West Dallas Community Church would love to have their friends and family join them for this great opportunity to serve others, Thursday, November 22, 6:00–11:00 am, West Dallas Community Church. Contact Greg Jones, gdjones51@aol.com or 214-637-7741 ext. 108.
get involved with equip
thanksgiving potluck dinner & The EQUIP program through PCPC seeks to prevent smu international student recital financial despair that leads to hopelessness by not
“God is so boundlessly pleased with Jesus that in Him He is altogether well pleased with us.” — Charles Spurgeon
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This Week November 10, 2012
Join us on Friday, November 16, for two exciting events. At 6:00 pm, Fellowship Hall, there will be a potluck Thanksgiving dinner hosting SMU international students introducing them to this great American tradition. Bring a traditional Thanksgiving dish to share. For dinner information, contact anna.graber@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551. Then at 8:00 pm, Cambridge Hall, enjoy energetic and beautiful chamber music performed by members of Southern Methodist University’s outstanding and diverse international student body. For concert information, contact frances.cope@pcpc. org or 214-224-2633.
only meeting the immediate monetary need but by providing weekly mentoring and spiritual and emotional support to those who have nowhere else to turn. Join us as we help others and call upon the name of the Lord. Contact Linda Wells, lwells2145@gmail.com or 214-632-2088.
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Helping Hands, 8:00 am–1:00 pm, Room 263, 224-2742
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World Justice Shoppe trunk show, 3:00–5:00 pm, 7111 La Vista Dr., 406-7378
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Hungering for Life, 6:00 pm, PCPC, 224-2740
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WDCC Thanksgiving outreach, 6:00–11:00 am, WDCC, 637-7741 ext. 108
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Old-fashioned hymn sing, 11:00 am, Room 259, 224-2736
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Art+Spirit, 7:00–8:30 pm, Oak Lawn West, 224-2739
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Advent prayer, 7:00–8:30 pm, 3814 Potomac, 224-2725
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Sunday evening Communion service, 5:00 pm, PCPC, 224-2632
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Dead Sea Scrolls (60+), 9:30 am–3:00 pm, Ft. Worth, 224-2771
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Art+Spirit, 7:00–8:30 pm, Oak Lawn West, 224-2739
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Voice of Hope, 6:00–8:00 pm, PCPC, 224-2520
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Advent Memorial Service, 5:30 pm, Chapel, 224-2632
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Art+Spirit, 7:00–8:30 pm, Oak Lawn West, 224-2739
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Lessons & Carols, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary, 224-2632
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The Bridge, 6:30–8:30 pm, 3929 Centenary, 224-2725
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Christmas Eve family service, 5:00 pm, Sanctuary, 224-2632
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SMU International Student Recital, 8:00 pm, Cambridge Hall, 224-2633
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Christmas Eve candlelight service, 10:00 pm, Sanctuary, 224-2632
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Thanksgiving potluck dinner, 6:30 pm, Fellowship Hall, 224-2551
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Circle 5, 10:00 am, 1 Duncannon Ct., 361-4704
december
Women
circle 5 meeting
world justice shoppe trunk show
Circle 5 will meet Tuesday, November 20, 10:00 am, 1 Duncannon Ct. Questions? Contact Peggy Skidmore, pwskidmore@sbcglobal.net or 214-361-4704.
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 advent prayer in Cambodia; and bags made by women in India on Join us for this time of prayer and worship as we Saturday, November 10, 3:00–5:00 pm, 7111 La Vista celebrate the coming King, Thursday, November Drive. Light hors d’oerves, desserts, and drinks will be 29, 7:00–8:30 pm, 3814 Potomac. Contact mary. served, so even if you do not want to shop, please come haberkorn@pcpc.org or 214-224-2725. by to see what women are doing to better their lives. Contact Susan White, susankwhite@sbcglobal.net or 214-406-7378. community news
women’s leadership conference
the bridge
Want to make the large church community a bit All About Influence is a women’s conference featuring smaller? Join us Thursday, November 15, 6:30-8:30 Margaret Feinberg, Monday, November 12, 8:30 pm, 3929 Centenary, to hear Betsy Newman’s story. am–3:30 pm, Dallas Theological Seminary. For more Dinner is $10, but the fellowship is free! Contact Nancy information visit www.dts.edu or contact mary. Snell, nancysnell@charter.net or 214-224-2725. haberkorn@pcpc.org or 214-224-2725.
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2012/2013 operating budget
Betsy Grace Manley
daughter of Megan and Kyle Manley
Bailey Olivia Rognstad
daughter of Olivia and Daniel Rognstad
Titus Daniel Rognstad
$12,200,000
July 1–October 28, 2012 budget
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July 1–October 28, 2012 giving
$2,725,541
Budget variance
($282,045)
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Vol. XXII, No. 23 | november 10, 2012 Park Cities Presbyterian Church JD Lemming, editor 4124 Oak Lawn Avenue Dallas, Texas 75219-3152 214-224-2711 • fax 214-224-2711 www.pcpc.org
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