This Week: September 13, 2014

This Week VOL. XXIV, NO. 19 | SEPTEMBER 13, 2014

ground school

An 8-month study in the Westminster Confession of Faith BEGINS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 11:00 AM see page 2

Join us weekly on Wednesdays, 5:30 pm, for Vespers and dinner. Call 214-224-2826 for meal reservations by 4:00 pm, Mondays.

It’s also not too late to join a weekly fall class!

Check out our full weekly schedule and register for classes and childcare at pcpc.org/midweek Childcare is available by reservation for children birth through Kindergarten by calling 214-224-2600.

HEAR STORIES AND ENJOY LUNCH WITH OUR 2014 SHORT TERM MISSION TEAMS

PREPARING FOR

TRANSITIONS

SENT TO THE WORLD SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 • 12:15 PM • FELLOWSHIP HALL SEE PAGE 3

adapting well as life changes

SUNDAYS September 21, 28, October 5, 12 10:45 am–noon see page 2 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

• Rebecca Catherine O’Brien, daughter of Amanda and Ethan O’Brien, on August 31, 2014 • Elizabeth Adele Lee, daughter of Emily and Warren Lee, on September 2, 2014 deaths

• Kempton Rothpletz (CC#13), son of Toni Rothpletz (CC#13); brother of Kelli Rothpletz (CC#25), on September 1, 2014 sympathies

• Carol and Slayden Diehl (CC#08) on the loss of his brother, Walker Joseph Diehl, Jr., on August 15, 2014 • Heather and Chris Shannon (CC#15) on the loss of her mother; Avery and Kenzie Shannon (CC#15) on the loss of their grandmother, Marty Parkey, on August 29, 2014 • Kirsten and Touch Khloy Phommavong (CC#23) on the loss of his mother; Darren, Jing, Joshua, Jesse, Ally, Arrin, and Pakerday (CC#23) on the loss of their grandmother, Soeum Gnek, on September 1, 2014

ground school Tim Jeffress teaches what we believe in the PCA by looking at the Westminster Confession of Faith Sundays, beginning September 14, 11:00 am–noon, Room 259. This eight-month class is open to anyone in the church, from casual inquisitors to serious students, or for those who could simply use a refresher.

You are welcome anytime during the year. Contact amy.tassos@pcpc.org or 214-224-2740.

circle #6

We meet the third Thursday of the month, SeptemberMay, 6:00 pm, at a member’s house. Study led by Lynnora Ratliff, ratliffl114@yahoo.com. Contact Sally Rogers, smtrogers@yahoo.com or 214-793-0185.

fall gathering: behold

Nancy Guthrie is known for her compassion for people who are hurting and her passion for applying God’s Word to real life. When we get together for fellowship and encouragement Monday dinner, October 6, 7:009:00 pm, or Tuesday lunch, October 7, noon-1:30 pm, Fellowship Hall, we will hear from Nancy on the book making every word count Enjoy stimulating teaching from one of the foremost of Isaiah. Registration opens Monday, September 1.

Old and New Testament language scholars of our day Cost is $20. Childcare is available by reservation for Sunday, September 21, 9:30–10:30 am, Room 261. Tuesday, October 7 lunch for children birth through age Peter Williams, the CEO of Tyndale House Cambridge, five. Call 214-224-2600 by Friday, October 3. Contact an honorary senior lecturer in Biblical Studies at the leslie.newman@pcpc.org or 214-224-2722.

University of Aberdeen, and a lecturer at University of Cambridge, will be speaking on “Luke 15 and the Prodigal Son: How to study a passage and make every CARE CLUSTERS word count.” Contact elaine.montague@pcpc.org or 214-224-2736. cc#2 family picnic and swim Come for hamburgers, hotdogs, and lots of fun and fellowship on a (hopefully!) sunny afternoon Sunday, register to vote Voter registration will be available Sundays, September September 14, 5:30–7:30 pm, 3612 Lexington Ave. 21 and September 28, after all three service; tables RSVP and volunteer to bring a salad or dessert to will be set up in the Main Hallway. Contact Marty Forte’, Selby and Clanton Harrison at csharrison@sbcglobal. net with your name and number of adults and children martyforte@sbcglobal.net. attending. Suggested donation is $10.00 per adult.

parking around pcpc

The Highland Park Police Department has kindly asked us to park within the guidelines of the Texas Transportation code 545.302: b) An operator may not, except momentarily to pick up or discharge a passenger, stand or park an occupied or unoccupied vehicle: (1) in front of a public or private driveway; (2) within 15 feet of a fire hydrant; (3) within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection; (4) within 30 feet on the approach to a flashing signal, stop sign, yield sign, or trafficcontrol signal located at the side of a roadway.

HPPD will soon begin enforcing this code, and failure to follow these laws may result in a ticket with fine, towing, or both. Contact mark.harrison@pcpc.org or 214-224-2515.

WOMEN “Without a heart transformed by the grace of God, we just continue to manage external and internal darkness.”

—Matt Chandler

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THIS WEEK SEPTEMBER 13, 2014

fall bible studies

SENIOR ADULTS preparing for transitions: adapting well as life changes Join us as we present another Aging with Grace fourSunday series with topics covering downsizing made easy, choosing the best direction, and legal protections for seniors as well as a panel discussion September 21–October 12, Sundays, 10:45 am-noon, Chapel. No reservation necessary. Come to one or all! Contact jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771.

ARTS ACADEMY musical theater classes Classes begin week of September 16 and are filling up fast so register today! Visit pcpc.org/artsacademy for class details and to register. Contact frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633.

It’s not too late to join one of our fall studies! Visit pcpc. org/women for study and childcare information. We have groups for every age, every stage. Register online. fall musikgarten classes Contact leslie.newman@pcpc.org or 214-224-2722.

There’s still time to join these classes for children birth through age five Mondays, through January 2015, various times, Room 109. Visit pcpc.org/arts-academy/ circle 5 meeting We will meet for fellowship and Bible study Tuesday, musikgarten for specific class times and descriptions September 16, 10:00 am, 7215 Stefani Dr. Contact as well as to register. Contact frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633.

Peggy Skidmore, 214-361-4704.

september 13

ACT Prayer Walk, 9:00-11:00 am, 2215 Canada Dr, 224-2501

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Snacks of Blessing, 9:30 am-1:30 pm, 6000 Denton Dr, 224-2501

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Ground School begins, 11:00 am-noon, Room 263, 224-2740

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Making Every Word Count, 9:30-10:30 am, Room 261, 224-2736

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CC#2 family picnic and swim, 5:30-7:30 pm, 3612 Lexington Ave, 224-2742

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Aging with Grace series begins, 10:45 am-noon, Chapel, 224-2771

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Men’s Tuesday Bible study begins, 7:00-8:30 am, Fellowship Hall, 224-2549

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Sent to the World, 12:15 pm, Fellowship Hall, 224-2510

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

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Register to Vote, after all three services, Main Hallway, 224-2711

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Fall Musical Theater classes begin, Cambridge Hall, 224-2633

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Midweek, 5:30-8:30 pm, PCPC, 224-2549

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Women’s Fall Gathering: BEHOLD Dinner, 7:00-9:00 pm, PCPC, 224-2722

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Focus, 6:30-8:30 pm, Room 107/109, 224-2549

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Women’s Fall Gathering: BEHOLD Lunch, noon-1:30 pm, PCPC, 224-2722

URBAN MINISTRIES

october

pcpc recruiting esl teachers

Volunteer one morning or evening a week through May. No experience or special skills are required; if you speak Join the Advocates for Community Transformation staff, English and believe the Gospel, you qualify! Contact volunteers, and neighbors for a prayer walk through elizabeth.cunningham@pcpc.org or 214-224-2528.

West Dallas Saturday, September 13, 9:00–11:00 am, 2215 Canada Dr. Contact jenna.tenpenny@pcpc.org or 214-224-2501.

PCPC EMPLOYMENT

act prayer walk

snacks of blessing

director of children’s ministry

Attention all youth! Come fill snack bags to bless families in the Dallas area Saturday, September 20, 9:30 am-1:30 pm, 6000 Denton Dr. Lunch provided.

Contact jenna.tenpenny@pcpc.org or 214-224-2501.

The director’s primary purpose is to prayerfully lead, direct, and oversee a healthy, Gospel-centered ministry that will nurture the spiritual growth of children through fourth grade and equip them to be life-long followers of Jesus Christ.

WORLD MISSIONS sent to the world

youth middle school ministry leader The leader will provide oversight of our Middle School Ministry, which includes supervision of interns and volunteers, creating ministry goals, teaching small groups and Sunday school, discipleship, and more.

PCPC’s 2014 short-term mission teams took the hope of the Gospel across the globe. Enjoy lunch, and hear how the Lord is using our congregation and how you can get involved Sunday, September 21, 12:15 pm, Fellowship elementary coordinator Hall. Donations for lunch appreciated. RSVP by Friday, This part-time role will partner with parents and leaders September 19, to amanda.brack@pcpc.org, 214-224-2510. to coordinate a Gospel-centered ministry to disciple children; develop/oversee programs with an active presence; and assist in building teams of passionate friendship partners needed Have an international impact right here in Dallas by adults/parents who put the vision into action. befriending an SMU international student! Contact elizabeth.cunningham@pcpc.org or 214-224-2528. female college ministry intern This two-year intern will learn and develop skills needed to minister effectively to college students in the church and community while serving the Young Adult Ministry.

uprooting anger a discussion for men led by Mark Davis

PCPC men, save the date of an upcoming lunch series Wednesdays, October 1-November 5, noon-1:15 pm, Room 259/260, studying Uprooting Anger, available in the PCPC Bookstore for $11. Lunch available for c. $10. Register online.

Contact lauralynn.jaccar@pcpc.org or 214-224-2737.

it hardware support specialist This person will be available three Sundays a month from 9:00-11:30 am to provide on-site physical troubleshooting support for electronic check-in kiosks including touchscreen monitors and label printers as well as to resolve any needs as requested.

View full job descriptions at jobsatpcpc.org. E-mail resumes to careers@pcpc.org.

Volunteers still needed for Nursery and Preschool!

Sign up at www.pcpc.org Contact gale.emerson@pcpc.org for Nursery, kiki.pennington@pcpc.org for Preschool.

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 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

2014/2015 operating budget

$13,100,000

July 1–August 31, 2014 budget

$1,502,853

July 1–August 31, 2014 giving

$1,624,998

Budget variance

$122,145

SEPTEMBER 13, 2014 THIS WEEK

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GENTLEMEN...

T uesday M orning B ible S tudy Begins September 16 7:00-8:30 AM, Fellowship Hall The grace of God in Christ transforms every aspect of our lives as men, and nothing is beyond the reach of His grace. Join Chad Scruggs and Paul Goebel this fall in studying Romans 6-8: “The Power of the Gospel.”

REGISTER ONLINE Contact summer.steinfeld@pcpc.org or 214-224-2549

BEHOLD with speaker Nancy Guthrie

Lunch Monday, October 6 7:00-9:00 pm Fellowship Hall

Dinner Tuesday, October 7 noon-1:30 pm Fellowship Hall

a gathering of women to reconnect, refocus, and rejoice in our god! see page 2

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