This Week: August 15, 2015

This Week VOL. XXV, NO. 16 | AUGUST 15, 2015

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

sympathies

EVERYONE

• Amy & Mark Koellner (CC#11) on the loss of his father; Ethan, Jonathan, Lucas, & Hope Koellner (CC#11) on the loss of their grandfather, Carlton Alexis Koellner on July 24, 2015 • Glauco Rizzo (CC#14) on the loss of his wife, Sharon E. Rizzo, on July 27, 2015 • George E. Seay III (CC#17) on the loss of his father; Margaret, George, & Elizabeth Seay (CC#02) on the loss of their grandfather, George E. Seay Jr., on August 4, 2015 deaths

• Lynn Newman (CC#12) on the loss of his wife; Abby and Peter Ruth (CC#10) on the loss of her mother; Lucy & Rex Ruth (CC#10) on the loss of their grandmother, Peggy Newman, on July 26, 2015

divorce care

Are you seeking help and healing for the hurt of separation or divorce? Join our weekly support group. new member class Learn about PCPC’s vision, purpose, ministries, service Materials are $25 (scholarships available). The course opportunities, fellowship opportunities, membership, starts on Wednesday, September 16, is open to the and more this fall Sundays, September 13–November community, and covers topics such as The Road to 1, 9:30 am, Room 302/304. Register online by Friday, Healing, Facing My Anger, and New Relationships.

January 9. Contact debbie.blanton@pcpc.org or Childcare reservations available by calling 214-2242600 at least 24 hours before each week’s class.

214-224-2744.

Contact divorcecare@pcpc.org or 214-224-2683.

church in the city

Do you wonder what to do when you see someone standing on a street corner with a cardboard sign?

Come hear expert speakers from Union Gospel Mission, Focus on Teens, and Interfaith Housing Coalition, as they discuss the causes of homelessness and ways to engage the poor in our city. The event is Sunday, August 16, 12:15–1:30 pm. Come with questions, as there will be time for Q&A at the end of the discussion.

Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to jenna. tenpenny@pcpc.org or 214-224-2501.

YOUNG FAMILIES fall musikgarten Come join us for family fun and learning! Provide your child with an excellent musical foundation while bonding with your child and new friends. For parents (or grandparents) and children, ages birth to 5 years.

Classes start Monday, September 14. Contact frances. cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633.

births

• Davis James Williams, son of Ann Carolyn and Ben Williams, on August 4, 2015 • Gabriel David Haberkorn “Gabe,” son of Mary and Mike Haberkorn, on August 5, 2015

summer session counseling 101 After the session on Fear and Anxiety in July, it was clear that more time was needed to address the issues. As a follow up, Pat will lead a panel discussion on August 19, that will delve more deeply into the struggles that come from fear and anxiety, with the hopes of getting to the root of those struggles. You will not be lost if you did not attend the first session To register or for more information contact pat.hobin@ pcpc.org or 214-224-2541.

esl lunch & learn

WOMEN host home needed for bible study Are you an empty nester? Do you want to use your home to serve the church? The Young Women’s Bible Study is looking for a host home this fall. We meet Wednesdays, September 16–November 18, 6:45-8:30 pm. If you are interested in hosting, please contact erin.golangco@pcpc.org or 214-224-2728.

women’s prayer

Mark your calendar to come hear about and pray for Come as you are to pray boldly and dependently on PCPC’s ESL Ministry as the school year gets underway Christ. We value confidentiality and promise to respect Sunday, August 30, 12:15–1:30 pm, Fellowship Hall. For your time. We will be praying for the concerns of our more information contact elizabeth.cunningham@pcpc. hearts, family, community, city and the world. Begins September 14. Contact allisontdowell@gmail.com or org or 214-224-2528 . ebrink1@mac.com.

vespers

“The depths of our misery can never fall below the depths of God’s mercy.”

— Richard Sibbes

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THIS WEEK AUGUST 15, 2015

Vespers is a unique PCPC experience. This weekly intimate communion service is rich and refreshing as MEN you worship the Lord Jesus Christ. It features hymns, prayer, scripture reading, meditations, and communion. tuesday morning bible study Join us every Wednesday in the Chapel. Contact amy. This study is a wonderful opportunity to grow in tassos@pcpc.org or 214-224-2740 . fellowship with other men as we strive to live together in the grace of Jesus Christ! Starbucks coffee, donuts, sausage rolls, and fruit will be provided. The study starts Tuesday, September 15. Contact summer. reinvest Looking for a way to serve at PCPC? Reinvest in the steinfeld@pcpc.org or 214-224-2549. next generation! PCPC Children’s and Youth Ministries are currently seeking volunteers to reinvest in the lives of children and youth. Contact austin.ariail@pcpc.org or 214-224-2502 for Children’s Ministry and christen. nutter@pcpc.org or 214-224-2802 for Youth Ministry.

september

august 16

Church In The City, 12:15-1:30 pm, Fellowship Hall, 224-2501

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Tuesday Night, 7:00 -9:00 pm, Oak Lawn East, 224-2584

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Counseling 101, 7:00-8:30 pm, Oak Lawn West, 224-2541

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New Member Class 9:30-11:00 am, Room 302/304, 224-2744

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ESL Lunch & Learn, 12:15 -1:30 pm, Fellowship Hall, 224-2528

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Men’s Tuesday Morning Bible Study, 7:0-8:30 am, Fellowship Hall, 224-2549

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UNION, 7:00 pm, Oak Lawn West, 224-2740

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Divorce Care, 7:00-8:30 pm, Room 305, 224-2683

WORSHIP AND THE ARTS

WORLD MISSIONS

children’s and youth choirs call

teach esl this year

A new sememster of learning opportunities and worship participation for singers Kindergarten through grade 12 will begin soon. First rehearsals are Sunday, September 13 for high-school, and Wednesday, September 16 for grades K-8. Preregistration is required for kindergarten and first grade due to limited enrollment. For more information, contact lynda.fray@pcpc.org or 214-2242636.

If you speak English, you can help our neighbors lacking this indispensable resource. Volunteer one morning or evening a week from September 14–May 14. Contact elizabeth.cunningham@pcpc.org or 214-224-2528.

urgent need for senegal mission trip

There is an urgent need for three more individuals to join a Business as Mission trip to Senegal, West Africa, September 18–27. PCPC has partnered with Videre to take three separate teams of business-minded people to disciple and empower local church leaders URBAN MISSIONS to provide for their families as well as the support the needs of the growing but financially struggling local back-to-school tools for partners Donate school supplies for PCPC’s ministry partners churches through small business enterprises. Contact July 15–August 3 at drop-off locations found in the corey.page@pcpc.org or 214-224-2510. church’s Main Hallway and the Elementary wing.

Supplies needed include notebook paper, pencils, stock the pcpc missionary house erasers, spiral notebooks, colored pencils, glue sticks, We have a new missionary house for PCPC missionary and crayons. Contact jenna.tenpenny@pcpc.org or families to stay in while on home mission assignment, 214-224-2501. and we would love your help stocking it with the comforts of home. View our gift registry at Target.com (First name: missionary; Last name: house). Items may act is hiring PCPC Ministry Partner, Advocates for Community be dropped off in the donation box in the main hallway Transformation, is looking to hire a Communications at PCPC or shipped directly to PCPC, Attn: Cindy Rhea, and Events Coordinator; a Finance Director; a 4124 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219. Contact Cindy Community Advocate; a Program Assistant; and an Rhea, cindy.rhea@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551. attorney. Additional internship opportunities will be available in the fall. Learn more at www.actdallas.org/ join-our-team.

BOOKSTORE

YOUNG ADULTS

come see us

Turn the pages of boredom, and pop into the PCPC Bookstore to take advantage of our huge selection.

We are open Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm (6:00 tuesday night This weekly Bible study for young adults in their 20s pm on Wednesday) and Sunday, 9:00 am–1:00 pm. and 30s meets September 8–December 15, Tuesdays, Contact amy.tassos@pcpc.org or 214-224-2740.

7:00–9:00 pm, in Oak Lawn East (High School Room). Join us for worship, teaching, and fellowship afterwards. All young adults are welcome. Invite your friends. Register at www.pcpc.register.org. RSVP pcpc.org/give to johnpaul.schulze@pcpc.org or 214-224-2584 by Tuesday, August 20.

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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 )

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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

2015/2016 operating budget

$13,300,000

July 1–August 2, 2015 budget

$1,042,108

July 1–August 2, 2015 giving

$644,852

Budget variance

($397,255)

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VOL. XXV, NO. 16 | AUGUST 15, 2015 Park Cities Presbyterian Church Carl Sullivan, editor 4124 Oak Lawn Avenue Dallas, Texas 75219-3152 214-224-2711 • fax 214-224-2711 www.pcpc.org

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son of Liesl and Tyler Standish

Benjamin James Standish daughter of Morgan and Matt Ballard

Clara Elizabeth Ballard

daughter of Stephanie and Will Wilson

Elizabeth Louise Wilson

daughter of Abigail and Chas Hovitz

Hailey Grace Hovitz

daughter of Sarah and Jared Pogoloff

Elizabeth Grace Pogoloff

Baptisms August 16, 2015