THIS WEEK: January 18, 2014

This Week Vol. XXIV, No. 2 | January 18, 2014

WinterGrace

Deep to the Heart Wide to the World with guest speaker Tim Keller and guest musician Fernando Ortega

Sunday, February 9 5:00 & 7:00 pm see page 2

January 21–23 His Wonderful Light | Tuesday, January 21, 7:00–8:30 pm Our Faith and His Work | Wednesday, January 22, 7:00–8:30 pm The Testimony of Justice | Thursday, January 23, 7:00–9:00 pm Shuttle service provided from Avondale Equinox Garage with security personnel onsite; map online.

Free and no reservation required.

Childcare is available on a limited basis for children birth-age 5 by reservation.

Please call 214-224-2600.

Contact frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633

stories of the faithful sunday, february 23 12:30-2:00 pm pcpc fellowship hall lunch provided Hear captivating stories from members of PCPC who spent their lives sharing the gospel around the world

contact amanda.brack@pcpc.org or 214-224-2510 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

• Katherine Ann Winniford and Richard Windsor Humphrey on December 14, 2013 sympathies

• Marie Dean (CC#22) on the loss of her brother, John “E.” DeCamp, on December 23, 2013 • Diane and Tracy Taylor III (CC#21) on the loss of his mother; Courtney and Daniel Taylor (CC#12) on the loss of his grandmother; Philip Taylor (CC#12) on the loss of his great-grandmother; Tracey and Chris Frattaroli (CC#22) on the loss of her grandmother; Caroline, Elena and Marina Frattaroli (CC#22) on the loss of their great-grandmother; Mary and Tim Springer (CC#03) on the loss of her grandmother; Hank Springer (CC#03) on the loss of his great-grandmother, Deloris “Bebe” Taylor, on December 24, 2013 • Marilyn and Bill Platt (CC#03) on the loss of her mother; Amanda Platt (out-of-town member) on the loss of her grandmother; Andrew Platt (CC#03) on the loss of his grandmother, Mary Robertson, on January 8, 2014 deaths

• Ken Hempel (CC#08), husband of Ruth Hempel (CC#08), on December 26, 2013 • Dennis C. Adams (CC#20), husband of Melanie Adams, father of Sarah and Cameron Adams, on December 31, 2013

“Of all persons, the Christian should be best prepared for whatever the New Year brings.

He has dealt with life at its source.

In Christ, he has disposed of a thousand enemies that other men must face alone and unprepared.

He can face his tomorrow cheerful

divorcecare PCPC recognizes increased divorce/separation rates as a growing challenge, so we offer a ministry to the community for anyone going through this process, Wednesdays, beginning January 29, 7:00-8:30 pm, Room 263. Materials cost $25, and childcare is available by calling 214-224-2600. Contact divorcecare@pcpc.org.

adkins & nielson concert

he turned his feet into the ways

Christopher Adkins, Dallas Symphony Orchestra principle cello, and Stephen Nielson, Steinway artist, will present a chamber concert, Sunday, February 9, 5:00 & 7:00 pm, Cambridge Hall, featuring the Piano Trio No. 1 in B Major by Brahms with guest Nathan Olson, violinist and co-concertmaster of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. For parking information and directions, please visit www.pcpcconcerts.org. Contact frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633.

The man who has made God his dwelling place will always have a safe habitation.”

—A.W. Tozer 2

Are you considering adoption for your family? Come learn about the need for adoption and get a basic understanding about the steps for starting the Are you a caregiver for a loved one...a spouse, a parent, adoption process, Friday, February 21, 6:30-9:00 pm, an ill child? Take a moment to recharge and join us and Saturday, February 22, 8:30 am-noon. Contact for a time of prayer, networking, fellowship, and a Melissa Shull, melissa.shull@tateandlyle.com or light lunch. All are welcome, PCPC members and non- 214-370-4301. members, Tuesday, January 21, 12:00 pm, Oak Lawn West Meeting Room. Contact jane.beasley@pcpc.org prayer for world missions or 214-224-2771. and urban ministries Join other PCPC members in praying for our urban register to vote ministries and PCPC missionaries! Monthly prayer Voter registration will be available after all three calendars are available by e-mail by request. Contact services on January 26 and February 2; tables will be cindy.rhea@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551. set up in the main lobby and upstairs outside Room 301. Applications must be submitted 30 days before raise your voice! the upcoming March 4 primary elections in order to January brings a new semester of singing praises. New vote in a primary. Christians should be encouraged to singers, grades K-12, are welcome to join our choir be good stewards of civic privileges such as the right ministry. Contact lynda.fray@pcpc.org or 214-224-2636. to vote. We should not be of the world but should be engaged in it for influence. Contact Marty Forte’, nursery volunteers needed martyforte@sbcglobal.net.

The Nursery Ministry is opening a new room to accommodate the newest walkers, and we could use your help once a month on Sunday mornings! Contact midweek Join us for an evening of worship, dinner, fellowship, gale.emerson@pcpc.org or 214-224-2566. and teaching Wednesdays, January 29–May 7, 5:30– 8:30 pm, PCPC. Vespers is at 5:30 pm, Chapel; dinner is pcpc employment opportunities at 5:30 pm, Fellowship Hall; adult classes follow dinner. Full-time Male and Female High School Youth Interns: Contact debbie.blanton@pcpc.org or 214-224-2744.

PCPC has two full-time openings for two-year, paid internships—one male and one female—to be hired in May 2014. This role will learn and effectively develop union Marriage is a union, and because our goal is not just to the skills needed to minister to high school students. perform wedding ceremonies but to guide couples into Contact cassie.rawson@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762. a marriage as God intended it, we encourage dating, engaged, and newly-wed couples to enroll in PCPC’s journey to the land of the bible pre-marriage Union course, Wednesdays, January 29– Be prepared for the only trip that enriches the soul, March 19, 6:30–8:00 pm, Oak Lawn West. Open to all fills the mind, and thrills the heart, June 9-20. Watch couples; PCPC membership is not necessary. Register your faith grow as Christ and His land come alive. online. Contact amy.tassos@pcpc.org or 214-224-2740. Contact pete.deison@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739.

caregiver support group lunch & meeting

and unafraid because yesterday of peace and today he lives in God.

This Week january 18, 2014

pcpc adoption conference

world missions missionary link Would you like to be a Missionary Link to one of PCPC’s 40 supported missionaries? Find out more about a new ministry that matches PCPC missionaries with specific PCPC members—singles, couples, or families—for two years. Contact cindy.rhea@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551.

worship and arts musikgarten spring classes These exciting group music lessons encourage children (birth to age 4) to explore and develop their love of music, Mondays, January 20–May 12, 10:30 am, Room 109. Contact frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633.

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Aging with Grace series begins, Sundays, 11:00 am, Chapel, 224-2771

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Voter Registration, after all services, PCPC Main Hallway & outside Room 301

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Musikgarten spring class begins, Mondays, 10:30 am, Room 109, 224-2633

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Transparenting, 10:45 am, PCPC 7th & 8th Grade Room, 224-2717

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Circle 5 Meeting, 10:00 am, 7215 Stefani Dr, 361-4704

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

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Caregiver Support Group Lunch, noon, Oak Lawn West Meeting Room, 224-2771

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The Bridge: What’s Her Story?, 6:30–8:30 pm, 363-9914

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Adkins & Nielson Concert, 5:00 & 7:00 pm, Cambridge Hall, 224-2633

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WinterGrace, PCPC, 224-2633

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Voter Registration, after all services, PCPC Main Hallway & outside Room 301

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Midweek begins, Wednesdays, 5:30 pm, PCPC, 224-2744

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Union begins, Wednesdays, 6:30 pm, Oak Lawn West, 224-2740

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DivorceCare begins, Wednesdays, 7:00 pm, Room 263, 224-2683

senior adult community pcpc homebound ministry

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PCPC Adoption Conference, PCPC Fellowship Hall, 370-4301 Stories of the Faithful, 12:30–2:00 pm, PCPC Fellowship Hall, 224-2510

austin city project Seventh–twelfth graders! Join us in serving Austin by teaming up with ministries, churches and outreach organizations, March 7–11. We will also enjoy fun activities and great teaching times. Invite your friends, and register online today! Contact cassie.rawson@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.

The Senior Adult Ministry is committed to serving PCPC members and their parents who are homebound. If you know of someone who is no longer able to attend church or get out because of poor health, age, etc. and who would enjoy a call, a card, or a visit, we would love the privilege of ministering to them. Help us be transparenting the arms and feet of Christ and serve Him by loving Save the date for our next Transparenting meeting, the homebound. Contact jane.beasley@pcpc.org or Sunday, February 2, 10:45 am-noon, 7th & 8th Grade 214-224-2771.

Room. Henry Rogers will be addressing the “oversexed culture” our children live in and how to guide them through it in a Godly way. These meetings are geared toward parents of youth but are open to everyone! women Contact mike.haberkorn@pcpc.org or 214-224-2717.

women’s bible studies

It’s not too late to join one of our many spring Bible studies! Visit www.pcpcwomen.org for registration and childcare information. Contact leslie.newman@pcpc.org or 214-224-2722.

circle 5 meeting Circle 5 will meet at the home of Peggy Skidmore for its first Bible study of 2014 Tuesday, January 21, 10:00 am, 7215 Stefani Dr. Contact pwskidmore@sbcglobal.net or 214-361-4704.

the bridge: what’s her story?

Enjoy and connect with other women of all ages and stages around dinner in a home, and listen to the story of one woman’s life and of how God has been evident throughout, Thursday, February 6, 6:30–8:30 pm.

Details to come. Dinner is $10, but the fellowship is free! Contact Nancy Snell, nancysnell@charter.net or 214-363-9914.

Psssst!

It’s no secret.

PCPC’s new website is live!

visit www.pcpc.org today!

student ministries

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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

2013/2014 operating budget

$12,800,000

July 1–January 5, 2014 budget

$7,406,920

July 1–January 5, 2014 giving

$7,687,641

Budget variance

($280,721)

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The Senior Adult Ministry presents a seven-Sunday series

AGING WITH Begins this Sunday Sundays, January 19-March 2 11:00 am Chapel

Jan. 19 Jan. 26 Feb. 2 Feb. 9 Feb. 16 Feb. 26 Mar. 2

Ron Williams................................................... Aging and the Bible Dr. Jeff Webster.................................... Dementia and Alzheimer’s Dr. Mark Fulmer...........................Cancer: When the Biopsy is Bad Dr. Mark Fulmer.....................How to Minister to a Family in Crisis Dr. John Harper.................................Heading Off Heart Problems Bob Guess......................... Wills and Other Important Documents Ron Williams................................................. The Years Draw Near

Baptisms December 8, 2013

David Ian McDonald son of Yulma and David McDonald, Jr.

January 5, 2014

Margaret Brittain Schwarz daughter of Julia and Blake Schwarz

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