Vol. XXIiI, No. 1 | January 5, 2013
Well, The mayans were wrong. The ball dropped. your resolutions are made.
It’s 2013 and we’re rolling.
• Seven-week course for children • Taught by Laurie Hargrave and Carrie Ellen Adamian • Classes begin January 22 or January 24 see page 2
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A missions conference unlike any you’ve ever experienced. February 22–24
Midweek An evening of worship, dinner, fellowship, and teaching
Begins January 20 see page 2
begins January 16 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
• Campbell Grace Shockey, daughter of Amber and Aaron Shockey, on July 6, 2012 • Wesley Scott and William Stewart Martinez, sons of Amy and Scott Martinez, on November 26, 2012 • Nathaniel Lawrence Zugaro, son of Lauren and Chris Zurago, on November 28, 2012 • Wyatt Phillips Chilian, son of Brandi and Pete Chilian, on December 10, 2012 • Neely Elizabeth Cordon, daughter of Lee and Justin Cordon, on December 11, 2012 marriages
• Jenny Claire Ray and Justin Michael Burk, on November 29, 2012 deaths
• Doris Riedel (out-of-town member), on December 3, 2012 • Anne Smiley (CC#12), on December 7, 2012 sympathy
• Imelda and Brent Ottmers (CC#16) on the loss of his uncle, Wallace Ottmers, on December 3, 2012 • Carroll and Scott Turpin (CC#11) on the loss of her father; Luke Turpin (CC#11) on the loss of his grandfather, Glynn “Dick” Kruger, on December 14, 2012 • Wylly and Tom Goodson (CC#22) on the loss of his father; Liza and Henry Goodson (CC#22) on the loss of their grandfather; Hank Glasgow (CC#01) on the loss of his father-in-law; Sam Owen (CC#01) on the loss of his grandfather; Clair Goodson (CC#13) on the loss of her grandfather, James Butler Goodson, on December 16, 2012 • Sarah and Gregg Hamill (CC#13), on the loss of his mother; Tom and Alan Hamill (CC#13), on the loss of their grandmother, Esther Hamill, on November 27, 2012
communion sunday Jesus instituted the Lord's Supper with these words: “Do this in remembrance of me.” On Sunday, January 6, we will celebrate The Lord's Supper in all services. Contact jayne.bjork@pcpc.org or 214-224-2632.
midweek Join us on Wednesdays for an evening of worship, dinner, fellowship, and teaching, January 16–April 17, Wednesdays, 5:30–8:30 pm. There is Vespers at 5:30 pm, Chapel. Dinner is at 5:30 pm, Fellowship Hall. Then adult classes follow dinner. Contact debbie.blanton@pcpc.org or 214-224-2744.
new member class
temporary pcpc employment PCPC seeks a temporary part-time administrative position: Duties may include: answering phones, data entry, preparing vendor invoices for approval, creating spreadsheets in Excel, flyers in Publisher, and other administrative duties. Prefer two years of experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office. If interested and available please forward your resume to careers@ pcpc.org.
pastoral care card writer Would you love to participate in ministry at PCPC? If you can write a kind note of encouragement, address an envelope, and drop it in your own mailbox, you have your very own PCPC ministry. Contact wilma.morgan@pcpc.org or 214-224-2742.
Come and learn about PCPC's vision, purpose, ministries, service opportunities, fellowship urban ministries opportunities, membership, and more, January 20– March 3, Sundays, 9:30–10:40 am, Room 302–304. esl needs spring volunteers Contact debbie.blanton@pcpc.org or 214-224-2744. ESL needs evening volunteers for the spring semester, January 8–May 8, 2013. Contact elizabeth.cunningham need counseling help? @pcpc.org or 214-224-2528. Then contact the PCPC Counseling Ministry. Our counseling services are fee-based. We continue to offer a complimentary consultation for those interested in worship & arts external counseling referrals or for those who need to discuss a reduced fee. Visit counseling.pcpc.org to children s and youth choirs view a special introductory video. If you would like to It’s here! Singers, grades K–twelve, please join us for set up an appointment with one of our counselors, or a new semester, beginning in January, of learning have questions, please contact Jeff White, counseling@ opportunities and worship participation. To register, pcpc.org or 214-224-2693. please contact lynda.fray@pcpc.org or 214-224-2636.
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stories of rescue and more
musikgarten classes
You can now enjoy all of PCPC’s videos online, These exciting group music lessons encourage young including the Stories of Rescue and much more at children to explore and develop their love of music, and build the mother-child bond. Casses last for fifteen www.vimeo.com/pcpc. weeks, January 21—May 13. Birth to age three and a half are welcome. Online registration and class information pcpc employment opportunity PCPC seeks a part-time (20 hours) Coordinator of can be found at www.pcpcartsacademy.org. Contact Small Groups: Visit http://jobsatpcpc.org or contact frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633. amy.tassos@pcpc.org or 214-224-2740.
Women’s Bible studies begin the week of January 14.
“For every look at self— take ten looks at Christ!” — Robert McCheyne
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If you are not currently in a Bible study, we would love for you to join. Visit www. pcpcwomen.org/bible-studies to register. Remember to register your child for childcare in conjunction with your Bible study by calling 214-224-2600. Contact kari.stainback@pcpc.org, or 214-224-2738.
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Communion Sunday, 8:00, 9:30, & 11:00 am, 224-2632
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Children’s and Youth choirs begins, 224-2636
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Women’s spring Bible studies launches, various days and times, 224-2738
march
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Circle 5 meeting, 10:00 am, 8629 Edgemere, Apt. A, 361-4704
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Midweek begins, Wednesdays, 5:30–8:30 pm, 224-2744
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New Member class starts, Sundays, 9:30–10:40 am, Room 302–304, 224-2744
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Musikgarten classes begin, 10:15–11:30 am, Musikgarten Room, 224-2633
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Park Cities Players launches, 224-2633
Adkins & Nielson, 5:00 & 7:00 pm, Cambridge Hall, 224-2633
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Lift up Your Eyes missions conference, 224-2551
Austin City Project, T Bar M Sports Camp, 224-2762
28-2/10 Urgent need for East Asia mission trip, East Asia, 817-233-9840
park cities players The Arts Academy at PCPC is excited to announce our new musical theater program taught by Laurie Hargrave and Carrie Ellen Adamian, The Park Cities Players, beginning this January. http://pcpcartsacademy.org. Contact frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633.
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Circle 5 will begin 2013 with their fellowship at Becky Walton's home on Tuesday, January 15, 10:00 am, 8629 Edgemere, Apt. A. Contact Peggy Skidmore, pwskidmore@sbcglobal.net or 214-361-4704.
Save the date for this exciting missions conference unlike any you’ve ever experienced. Come and hear about ways to minister to the nations right here in Dallas, February 22–24, PCPC. Contact anna.graber@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551.
Vespers
Wednesdays, 5:30 pm, Chapel amy.tassos@pcpc.org, 214-224-2740
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
Student Ministries austin city project Seventh–twelfth graders: Join us in serving the city of Austin by teaming up with ministries, churches, and outreach organizations, March 8–12, T Bar M Sports Camp. You will also enjoy fun activities and great teaching. Don’t forget to invite your friends! Online registration is available at www. pcpchighschool.org or www.pcpcmiddleschool.org. Contact sarah.palmer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.
Start off 2013 the right way. Download the PCPC mobile app! Now available on Apple and Android platforms
214-224-2680 or 24/7prayer@pcpc.org general fund budget
2012/2013 operating budget
$12,200,000
July 1–December 23, 2012 budget
$6,269,912
July 1–December 23, 2012 giving
$5,544,941
Budget variance
($724,971)
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Baptisms December 9, 2012
Hunter Havens Beasley son of Heath and Scott Beasley
Lauren Elizabeth King
daughter of Elizabeth and Carter King
Asher Ramsay Estes
son of Kenley and Foster Estes
MacKenzie Alexis McLane
daughter of Shelley and David McLane
Isabella Rose Glover
Howard Tulloss Beasley son of Heath and Scott Beasley
Ashton William Griffin
daughter of Caroline and Wade Glover
grandson of Cathy and Tony Sisk
Abigail Miller Moffitt
Thomas Miller Sylvan Jr.
daughter of Katherine and Ben Moffitt
son of Ashley and Miller Sylvan
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Vol. XXIIi, No. 1 | january 5, 2013
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