THIS WEEK: May 25, 2013

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This Week Vol. XXIiI, No. 11 | may 25, 2013

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Congregational meeting for officer election is happening soon.

Your kids will love Summer Musikgarten classes!

SUMMER PCPC

bible

women’s

studies

See full list of studies at www.pcpcwomen.org

VBS still needs volunteers. Learn how to help.

BRUNCH aB O O K

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The PCPC Arts Academy’s Musical Theater Summer Camp

Thursday, June 20 Senior Adults

Taught by industry professional LAURIE HARGRAVE MONDAY–THURSDAY, 1:00–4:00 pm

SESSION 1 June 17-20

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SESSION 2 June 24-27

For boys and girls, incoming 3rd-6th graders See page 2 for details

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

Young families

summer nursery help

summer musikgarten classes

• Cortland Walker Lyles, son of Kathryn and Trey Lyles, on January 4, 2013 • Charlotte Annabelle Agee, daughter of Cindy and Jonathan Agee, on May 3, 2013 • Brynn Eleanor Baker, daughter of Alison and Brent Baker, on May 6, 2013 marriages

• Rebecca Anne Brodersen and Gregory Blaine Scheideman, on April 12, 2013 deaths

• Mark Wood (CC#21), husband of Sara Wood (CC#21); father or Michael and Jason Wood (CC#21); father of Rebecca (and Robert) Knapp (out-of-town members), on May 16, 2013 sympathy

• Libby and Holly Boggess (CC#12) on the loss of her sister, Ruth Hartnett, on May 5, 2013 • Michele and Tommy Reynolds (CC#09) on the loss of her father; Courtney and Austin Reynolds (CC#09) on the loss of their grandfather, Richard Hugh Cole, on May 7, 2013

Looking for a place to serve this summer? The nursery This fun group class introduces children to the needs summer help for 1 hour a month (or more). wonderful world of music! Moms, dads, grandparents, Contact gale.emerson@pcpc.org or 214-502-5204. and kids gather each week to learn through songs, rhythm, and play, Tuesdays, June 18–July 30, 10:30 am, Musikgarten Room. Perfect for siblings. Musikgarten congregational meeting for classes will last for seven weeks for children birth officer election The session has called a congregational meeting for to 3 years old. Contact frances.cope@pcpc.org or Sunday, June 9, 10:40 am, for the purpose of electing 214-224-2633. new deacons and ruling elders for the class of 2017.

Contact sally.rogers@pcpc.org or 214-224-2775. outlaw outpost (VBS 2013) VBS is now full! To be placed on the wait list, contact heather.squibb@pcpc.org. However, we still need pcpc family camp This summer PCPC will be hosting the fourth PCPC volunteers. Register today at www.pcpc.org. Questions?

Family Camp at Sky Ranch Ute Trail! Mark Davis will Contact vbs@pcpc.org. be the speaker and we have the entire Sky Ranch Ute Trail camp reserved for PCPC families, July 21–27, Sky park cities players theater camps Ranch at Ute Trail. Note: There are two one-bedroom Industry professional Laurie Hargrave will be teaching cabins available for this session. To reserve your two four-day camps to rising third through sixth spot, please call Sky Ranch at 903-266-3300. Please graders—boys and girls. Students can attend one let them know you attend church at PCPC. Contact or both weeks as different material will be covered. lily.riemer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.

Camps begin Mondays, June 17 and 24. Each camp will last Monday–Thursday, 1:00–4:00 pm. Contact frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633. ushers needed Volunteering as an usher once a month is an excellent way to serve our church and meet new people. Sign up for the week of your choice (first, second, third, or Women fourth Sunday). Contact elaine.montague@pcpc.org or 214-224-2736. summer bible studies Women’s summer Bible studies start June 5, various days and times. For more information, visit www. pcpc employment opportunities pcpcwomen.org. Contact leslie.newman@pcpc.org or 214-224-2722.

• Temporary Sr. Administrative Assistant to Children’s Ministry: 40 hour per week position for the next one to three months supporting Nursery, senegal missions trip Childcare, Preschool, and Elementary Ministries. Do you have a heart for teaching and encouraging other women in the Lord? If so, please prayerfully consider joining our short term mission trip to Senegal, Thursday, • Full-time Accounting Specialist: bookkeeper June 27–Sunday, July 7. The team has a specific need For full information regarding these opportunities, for women to teach the wives of local pastors. Contact please visit http://jobsatpcpc.org. To forward your amanda.brack@pcpc.org or 214-224-2510. resumé, contact careers@pcpc.org or 214-224-2740.

call to artists

“God is looking for broken men who have judged themselves in the light of the cross of Christ.

When He wants anything done, He takes up men who have come to the end of themselves, whose confidence is not in themselves, but in God.” —H.A. Ironside

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PCPC announces its 2013 Arts Festival theme and dates. Rules and details can be found at www. pcpcartsfestival.com. Mediums include: non-narrative film, painting, sculpture, photography, pen and ink, mixed media, and textile. Registration begins Thursday, August 1, 2013. Show dates are November 8–17, 2013. The themes are based on Micah 6:8, Live Justly, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly with your God. Contact lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739.

urban ministries voice of hope vbs Voice of Hope needs volunteers for vacation Bible school, June 24–27. We need 25 volunteers to help teach children (ages 5–7), assist with crafts, serve snacks, pray, and teardown. For more information, contact Tara Marsh, tmarsh@voiceofhope.org or 214631-7027 ext. 163. We also need a group of volunteers that are available to adopt a day and bring healthy breakfast and mid-day snacks. For more information to adopt a day and donate snacks for 65+ children, please contact Imelda.Ottmers@pcpc.org or 214-224-2501.

june Florida trip 2013, Laguna Beach, 224-2762

24–27

Voice of Hope VBS, 631-7027 ext. 163

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Women’s summer Bible studies launch, 224-2722

27–7/7

Senegal missions trip, 224-2551

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Officer election congregational meeting, 10:40 am, 224-2775

28–7/7

Peru family missions trip, 224-2551

10–13

Outlaw Outpost (VBS 2013), vbs@pcpc.org

july

17–20

PC Players Theater Camp, 1:00–4:00 pm, 224-2633

23–26

14–23

Japan Young Adults missions trip, 224-2551

3–9

Lao National Conference, 7:45 am–3:30 pm, PCPC, 224-2523

18–7/30 Summer Musikgarten classes, Tuesdays, 10:30 am, 224-2633 20 24–27

Book review & brunch, 10:00 am–noon, Oak Lawn West, 224-2771 PC Players Theater Camp, 1:00–4:00 pm, 224-2633

summer youth apprenticeships PCPC’s Hispanic church plant, Cristo Rey, is looking for organizations that will take on youth apprentices (ages 14–20), Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week from June 25–August 15. Contact Josh Geiger, pastorjosue@sbcglobal.net or 214-334-2989.

exodus ministries job opportunity Exodus Ministries is looking for a new resident Manager. This is an interesting job opportunity to serve the families at Exodus. Contact Wanda Wheeler, wwheeler@exodusministriesdallas.org or 214-827-3772.

jobs for scholarshot students ScholarShot needs your assistance to help find summer jobs for eight students. Contact julia.lawrence@pcpc.org or 214-224-2750.

senior adult community brunch and book review Nancy Ashley will give a verbal and visual presentation of the new American art museum in Bentonville, AR that rivals older museums in its range, depth, and diversity of art and sculpture, Thursday, June 20, 10:00 am–noon, Oak Lawn West. Bring a friend and join us for this delightful time together! No cost. RSVP to jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771 by Monday, June 17.

homebound member care Are you homebound? Contact us if you know of a PCPC member or regular attendee who is homebound.

Our volunteers would love to visit, mail cards, and make phone calls. Contact jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771.

world missions lao national conference Can’t go on a mission trip this summer? You can help Lao refugees here in Dallas! PCPC is hosting the Lao National Conference this summer, and volunteers are needed. We need van drivers and Childcare workers (infants and toddlers): 7:45–11:00 am and 1:15–3:15 pm on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Contact marzena.dunham@pcpc.org or 214-224-2523.

donate luggage Do you have some luggage to donate for a good cause?

The PCPC short-term mission team traveling to Peru this summer needs suitcases and duffle bags to pack gifts/donations for children at the Josephine House Orphanage in Cusco. Contact amanda.brack@pcpc.org or 214-224-2510.

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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 )

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

esl honors Help ESL honor our students with perfect attendance!

Donate $15 gift cards to stores like Target, Walmart, and BigLots, or restaurants like McDonalds and Pizza Hut! You can drop off the cards by the church offices or Information Desk anytime, just label them for ESL. Contact elizabeth.cunningham@pcpc.org or 214-224-2528.

PCPC Bookstore + your reading list = one great summer Open M–F: 9:00 am–5:00 pm; Sun: 9:00 am–1:00 pm

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

2012/2013 operating budget

$12,200,000

July 1–May 12, 2013 budget

$10,976,484

July 1–May 12, 2013 giving

$12,031,592

Budget variance

$1,055,109

may 25, 2013 This Week

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Volunteers -heave nly rewar d-

Baptisms May 12, 2013

Liberty Ann Merkin

William Bryan Merkin

daughter of Stacy and Tim

son of Stacy and Tim

William Reid Wilson son of Stephanie and Will

Leah Alice Johnson

Cecily Jane Merkin

daughter of Leigh and Russ

daughter of Stacy and Tim

William Gilchrist Phillips Charlie McEwein Thompson son of Elizabeth and Kevin

son of Amy and Jordan

Caedmon Jacob Windsor

Amelia Jane Woodard

Knox Hamilton Woodard

son of Brittany and Todd

daughter of Elizabeth and Scott

son of Elizabeth and Scott

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HIGH NOON

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Vol. XXIIi, No. 11 | may 25, 2013

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