This Week: January 3, 2015

This Week VOL. XXV, NO. 1 | JANUARY 3, 2015

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Jeremy Collins

WHERE IS

GOD IN MY PAIN

classical guitarist

Sunday, January 11 6:00 pm Cambridge Hall see page 2

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begins Sunday, January 11 • register online • see page 2

begins Wednesday, January 14

view complete schedule and register online

• 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

• Kyle Felton Williamson, son of Amanda and Logan Williamson, on December 3, 2014 • Christopher Mark Zugaro, son of Lauren and Chris Zugaro, on December 16, 2014 marriages

• Rachel Nicole Evans and Jackson Philip Mabry on November 15, 2014 sympathies

• Ashley and Tom Oliver (CC#11) on the loss of her father; Hope and Thomas Oliver (CC#11) on the loss of their grandfather, Marion “Corry” Adams Jr., on November 7, 2014 • Taylor and Jeb Mason (CC#18) on the loss of her father; Neely and Mary Mason (CC#18) on the loss of their grandfather, Kenneth H. Hughes, on November 29, 2014 • Hannah and Ed Parker (CC#14) on the loss of his mother; Tatiana Parker (CC#14) on the loss of her grandmother, Eula Parker, on November 29, 2014 • Linda and Jim Knox (CC#22) on the loss of his mother, Deanne Louise Knox, on December 10, 2014

Our Middle School Ministry is growing and growing! We have many young guys that need men from generations ahead of them to invest in their spiritual lives. We are Register online by Friday, January 9, for our spring class Sundays, January 11–March 15, looking for small group leaders who are able to commit 9:30 am, Room 302/304. Learn about PCPC’s to co-leading a small group of guys for about an hour vision, purpose, ministries, service and fellowship or two each week. Contact christen.nutter@pcpc.org opportunities, membership, and more. Contact or 214-224-2802. debbie.blanton@pcpc.org or 214-224-2744.

new member class

union Marriage is a union, not simply two people making a life commitment to each other, but more importantly, it is a couple making a covenant before a holy God who binds the union together. Because our goal at PCPC is not just to perform your wedding ceremony but to guide you into a marriage as God intended it, we encourage you to enroll in this pre-marriage course Wednesdays, January 14–March 4, 6:30–8:00 pm, Oak Lawn West.

Register online. Contact amy.tassos@pcpc.org or 214-224-2740.

pray for the city: movement day greater dallas The big event for Movement Day Greater Dallas is coming Thursday, January 22. There is an evening event for those unable to attend during the day.

Movement Day Greater Dallas’ goal is to bring about measurable change against the greatest spiritual, social, and humanitarian challenges of our time through Christian communities working together.

It is a partnership between the marketplace, the church, and the community–all coming together to work toward the significant goal of transforming the city of Dallas for Christ. Please pray for this special movement, which has already begun to bring about a great revival across our city. Please attend! Contact tracy.deboer@pcpc.org, 214-224-2520, to sign up with a group rate or if you need financial help to attend.

There is a list of prayer requests in the PCPC literature racks, and PCPC has committed to pray on the sixth of each month. For more information go to www. movementdaygreaterdallas.org.

— Matt Chandler

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THIS WEEK JANUARY 3, 2015

memorial service volunteers

We need volunteers to usher or serve as host/hostess for our memorial services. Services are held during working hours Monday through Friday. Helping these families during times of loss means so much! Contact wilma.morgan@pcpc.org or 214-224-2741.

pcpc employment opportunities We have the following open positions at the church: Coordinator of Short-term Missions, Administrative Assistant to PCPC Foundation and Pete Deison, Part-time Female College Ministry Intern, Part-time Elementary Program Coordinator, and Part-time Sunday Morning IT Hardware Support Specialist. Full job descriptions may be found at jobsatpcpc.org. E-mail resumes to jobs@ pcpc.org; please include position title in e-mail subject line. Contact john.primrose@pcpc.org or 214-224-2714.

PERFORMING ARTS jeremy collins, guitar

A recording artist and winner of numerous awards and competitions, Jeremy Collins brings his brilliant technique to this recital, featuring original compositions from his album, Winter Dream Sunday, January 11, 6:00 pm, Cambridge Hall. Doors open at 5:15 pm. Concert is open to the public and free of charge. Contact frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633.

WORLD MISSIONS 2015 short-term missions

Extend the transforming presence of the Kingdom to the world through a short-term mission trip to the Come join us as Dr. Derek Thomas takes us through a U.S./Mexico border, Cuba, the Bahamas, West Africa, study of the book of Job, January 25–27, Sanctuary, Tanzania, India, Thailand, Cambodia, East Asia, or Japan. looking at questions that face us all: Does life give you Contact amanda.brack@pcpc.org or 214-224-2510. more questions than answers? Does your life have more sorrow than joy? Where is God when you need Him cars needed for missionaries most? Dr. Thomas will teach four sessions: Several missionaries will be in town for different lengths • Sunday, January 25, worship services of time in 2015, and we could use your help. If you have • Sunday, January 25, 7:00 pm an extra car that you could loan to a missionary family • Monday, January 26, 7:00 pm when they are in Dallas, contact cindy.rhea@pcpc.org • Tuesday, January 27, 7:00 pm or 214-224-2551.

This series is free and open to the public. Childcare is provided by reservation for children birth through age 5 by calling 214-224-2600 by Friday, January 23, noon.

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

wintergrace: where is god in my pain

“God is more interested in declaring than explaining.”

male volunteers needed

january 5

Women’s Prayer, 9:00 am, 3620 Centenary Ave, 224-2722

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Musical Theatre classes begin, various times, Room 300, 224-2633

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New Member class begins, 9:30 am, Room 302/304, 224-2744

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Jeremy Collins, guitar, 6:00 pm, Cambridge Hall, 224-2633

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Women’s Bible studies begin, 224-2722

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Men’s Tuesday Morning Bible Study begins, 7:00 am, Fellowship Hall, 224-2549

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

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Union begins, 6:30-8:00 pm, Oak Lawn West, 224-2740

esl needs spring volunteers Hall monitors, kids club helpers, and adult English class teachers needed. Commit to one Tuesday or Thursday evening a week January through May. Contact elizabeth. cunningham@pcpc.org or 214-224-2528.

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Musikgarten classes begin, various times, Room 109, 224-2633 WinterGrace, Sanctuary, 224-2633 Silent Saturday, 7:30-11:30 am, Lakeside Park, 224-2722

STUDENT MINISTRIES austin city project

Seventh through 12th graders are invited to join us over spring break in serving the city of Austin by teaming up with ministries, churches, and outreach organizations March 6–10, TBarM Sports Camp. We will also enjoy fun activities and great teaching times. We will stay at URBAN MISSIONS TbarM Sports Camp in New Braunfels, Texas, and go to Austin each day for various service opportunities. thrive women’s clinic internship Interested in openings for paid college student interns Register online by Saturday, February 28. Contact for spring or summer terms? Contact Jeleah Roth, cassie.rawson@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762. jroth@thrivewomensclinic.com, 214-343-9263.

MEN tuesday morning bible study

YOUNG FAMILIES vbs 2015

Save the date for this summer’s Vacation Bible School The spring study will be led by Chad Scruggs and June 6-8 for children who will be five years old by Paul Goebel Tuesdays, January 13–April 15, 7:00 am, September 1, 2015, through rising fourth graders.

Fellowship Hall. Register online by Monday, January 12. Contract Barrett Ball at vbs@pcpc.org or 214-224-2825.

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

WOMEN spring bible studies Our studies welcome new members before starting up the week of January 12. Learn more and register online.

Contact leslie.newman@pcpc.org or 214-224-2722.

women’s prayer

ARTS ACADEMY musical theater classes Register today for Park Cities Players classes, which begin Tuesday, January 6, and Thursday, January 8, and run for eight weeks; full schedules available online. Tuition is $230. For families, we offer a 5 percent discount per sibling. Please contact frances.cope@ pcpc.org, 214-224-2633, for the discount code before registering online.

Share the concerns of your heart and the thankful spirit that abides at PCPC in praying together Monday, January 5, 9:00 am, 3620 Centenary Ave. Contact musikgarten classes leslie.newman@pcpc.org or 214-224-2722.

Sign up today for these group music sessions designed to establish a solid musical foundation in a fun family atmosphere Mondays, January 19-May 11, Room 109. silent saturday A few morning hours set aside for you to spend time Classes available for children birth through age five. listening and being with God Saturday, January Class schedules and descriptions available online.

31, 7:30–11:30 am, Lakeside Park (Lakeside Dr and Contact frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633.

Lexington). Coffee and devotional provided. Contact leslie.newman@pcpc.org or 214-224-2722.

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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–December 21, 2014 budget

$6,411,960

July 1–December 21, 2014 giving

$5,306,497

Budget variance

($1,105,463)

JANUARY 3, 2015 THIS WEEK

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CHILDREN’S and YOUTH CHOIRS have a place for YOU!

Baptisms December 21, 2014

January brings a new semester of learning opportunities and worship participation for singers Kindergarten through grade 12.

For more information and to register, contact lynda.fray@pcpc.org, 214-224-2636.

Turner Lee Easley

son of Brittany and Robert Easley

Jonah Caldwell Estes

son of Kenley and Foster Estes

Molly Elizabeth Elsener

daughter of Lauren and Tom Elsener

John “Jack” Rolland Maxwell

Pearson King Reynolds

son of Christina and Phillip Maxwell son of Lauren and Myles Reynolds

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