This Week: October 10, 2015

This Week VOL. XXV, NO. 20 | OCTOBER 10, 2015

OUR FAMILY

EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

EVERYONE

WOMEN

vespers

women’s prayer second sundays

This weekly intimate communion service is rich and refreshing as you worship the Lord Jesus Christ. Join us every Wednesday, 5:30 pm, in the Chapel. Contact amy.tassos@pcpc.org or 214-224-2740.

Come as you are to pray boldly and dependently on Christ. The next prayer time is October 11, 5:30–6:30 pm, 3620 Centenary. We value confidentiality and promise to respect your time. We will be praying for the concerns of our hearts, family, community, city and the world. Questions? Contact allisontdowell@gmail. jubilee: pca mercy conference PCPC is co-hosting this conference coming to Ft. com or ebrink1@mac.com.

Worth Presbyterian Church October 22–24. Come be blessed by wonderful speakers, encouraging fellowship, and dynamic workshops. This conference FAMILIES will equip congregations to minister mercifully both inside and outside the church body and to develop song and story an integrated ministry approach that causes mercy Join the Children’s Ministry for three more Friday’s this to permeate the entire church. Registration includes fall for Song & Story! The next program is on Friday, all sessions, workshops, a lunch, two breakfasts, and October 16, 10:30–11:30 am, Room 122. Suitable for workshop materials and recordings. Volunteers are toddlers through kindergarten. We will sing songs, also needed to help facilitate. For more information, listen to stories, and have an exciting time! Iced tea visit www.pcamercyconference.com or contact jenna. and water will be provided to parents. Contact austin. tenpenny@pcpc.org or 214-224-2501. ariail@pcpc.org or 214-224-2502.

basics and beyond

volunteer training

What did you say when your mom asked why you’re going to a Presbyterian church? What does it mean to say you’re reformed? Join us Sundays, starting November 8, 9:30–11:00 am, Room 301, for Basics and Beyond, a new six–week class that will explore and explain the theological identity of our church. Taught by our pastors, this will be an opportunity to learn more about some things you heard in the New Members’ Class. Basics and Beyond is open to everyone. Contact jmarkfulm@aol.com for more information.

The Family Ministry invites all volunteers working with children or youth ages 17 and under to attend an important training session Sunday, November 1, 12:15–2:30 pm, Room 301, to discuss and learn more about MinistrySafe Awareness and Protection at PCPC. MinistrySafe co-founder Kim Norris will deliver sexual abuse awareness and prevention training to all volunteers. Updated policy and procedure information will also be provided at this training.

While this training is geared primarily toward volunteers, it is open to anyone interested in learning more about PCPC’s awareness and protection program.

Lunch and childcare (birth to 10 years) is provided with registration. Please register for both by Wednesday, October 28, at register.pcpc.org. Contact heather. squibb@pcpc.org or 214-224-2679.

all-church hymn sing

Join us Sunday, November 29, 11:00 am, in the Chapel as we joyfully lift our voices to the Lord in praise and thanksgiving! If you don’t have a Sunday Morning Community or if yours isn’t meeting on this Thanksgiving weekend, come gather with us. No musical talent required! Contact jmarkfulm@aol.com for more information.

MEN how do we know?

Find answer to questions you’ve always had about the Bible. Join Hollis Jones and Mark Davis for a six-week series looking at many of the questions people have about the Bible. Is every word trustworthy? How did we get the 66 books? How can I defend Scripture in a world that rejects it? Bring your questions to our lunch together for six Wednesdays, 12:00–1:15 pm, October 14-November 18, Fellowship Hall. RSVP at register.pcpc.org. Contact lauralynn.jaccar@pcpc.org or 214-224-2737.

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YOUNG ADULTS tuesday night This weekly Bible study for young adults in their 20s and 30s meets Tuesdays through December 15, 7:00–9:00 pm, Oak Lawn East. Bring neighbors, coworkers, and/or family to hear how Jesus is the answer to the questions of everyday life. All young adults are welcome. Contact johnpaul.schulze@pcpc.org or 214224-2584.

night of worship Young Adults (Singles, Marrieds, Families) join us for a night of prayer and worship Friday, October 30, 7:008:30 pm, Chapel. Childcare is available for children birth-5 by reservation. Please call 214-224-2600 by Wednesday, October 28. RSVP to erin.golangco@pcpc. org or 214-224-2728.

october 11

Prayer Time for Missionaries, 8:30–9:30 am, Room 205, 224-2551

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PCA Mercy Conference, 7:00 am, Ft. Worth Presbyterian, 224-2501

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Women’s Prayer Second Sundays, 5:30–6:30 pm, 3620 Centenary

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Young Adults Night Of Worship, 7:00–8:30 pm, Chapel, 224-2728

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Men’s How Do We Know? noon–1:15 pm, Fellowship Hall

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Song and Story, 10:30–11:30 am, Room 122, 224-2502

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Middle School Fall Retreat, 5:30 pm, Sky Ranch, 224-2762

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Missionary Mailings, 12:15–1:30 pm, Fellowship Hall, 224-2551

november 6

Simon Johnson Concert, 7:30 pm, Sanctuary, 224-2633

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EXTEND World Missions Sunday, worship services, 3:00–7:00 pm, 224-2523

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Basics and Beyond, 9:30–10:30 pm, Room 301, 224-2736

WORSHIP AND THE ARTS

bikes needed Do you have a bike that you never use or is in need of repair? Our newest ministry partner, H.I.S. BridgeBuilders, needs adult-sized bikes for their clients in job training. Bikes can be dropped off Monday-Friday between 10:00 am-4:00 pm at 2075 W. Commerce Street, Dallas 75208. Questions? Contact TrogTrogdon@yahoo.com or 214-2635806.

simon johnson concert Simon Johnson, critically acclaimed organist of St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, England, will perform a recital on PCPC’s Schoenstein organ Friday, November 6, 7:30 pm. A brilliant and sensitive musician, his playing has been called “spine-tinglingly sublime.” This event is co-sponsored by the Dallas Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. The concert is free, open to the public, and doors open at 7:00 pm. Questions? Contact francis.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633.

WORLD MISSIONS

Park Cities

friendship partners The International Friendship Partner program offers international students an experience of biblical hospitality and of American culture. If you’d like to help a student practice English, please sign up at register. pcpc.org by October 10. Contact marykate.barthel@ pcpc.org. or 214-224-2524.

missionary mailings

p r e s b y t e r i a n c h u r c h ( PCA )

YOUTH

Write handwritten notes of love and encouragement middle school fall retreat to our PCPC missionaries serving around the world on All fifth to eighth graders: Our Middle School Fall Sunday, October 18, 12:15–1:30 pm, Fellowship Hall. Retreat, Unplugged, is almost here, so sign up for Lunch and children’s supplies provided. RSVP to cindy. the weekend of October 16–18 at Sky Ranch. Please rhea@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551. visit pcpc.org/events for more information, or contact cassie.rawson@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.

extend: world missions sunday

For one day, Sunday, November 8, the whole PCPC family will focus on God’s commission for the Church to URBAN MISSIONS extend His Kingdom to every nation. Dr. Lloyd Kim (new Coordinator for Mission to the World) will preach at all act prayer walk and block party morning services. Come back at 3:00 pm to attend two Join Advocates for Community Transformation for of nine available seminars, while children experience a prayer walk and community block party in West the Underground Church! An International Dinner Dallas on October 10! Meet at 9:00 am for the prayer will follow in Fellowship Hall at 5:30 pm. Questions? walk, (exact location TBA) immediately followed by a Contact crystal.bagby@pcpc.org or 214-224-2523. cookout and family activities. Questions? Contact jenna. tenpenny@pcpc.org or 214-224-2501.

ACT also needs volunteers to assist with a children’s esl needs chatterers Bless others with small talk by stopping by ESL program during their women’s Bible study every other conversation practice in Fellowship Hall, Wednesdays, Thursday. Come disciple the young boys and girls of 7:00–8:30 pm, Wednesdays during Midweek. All West Dallas by helping with games, a short Bible lesson, English speakers (native and new) welcome! No RSVP and a craft. For more information, contact wkeyes@ actdallas.org. needed. Questions? ESL@pcpc.org.

4124 Oak Lawn Avenue Dallas, TX 75219 214-224-2500 www.pcpc.org www.facebook.com/parkcitiespca www.twitter.com/pcpcnews bit.ly/pcpc-app sunday worship

8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 am communion

Sundays, 8:00–9:00 am Wednesday Vespers, 5:30–6:00 pm 24/7 prayer hotline

214-224-2680 or 24/7prayer@pcpc.org general fund budget

2015/2016 operating budget

$13,300,000

July 1–September 27, 2015 budget

$2,427,839

July 1–September 27 2015 giving

$2,259,021

Budget variance

($168,818)

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