This Week Vol. XXIiI, No. 9 | april 27, 2013
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Officer Recommendations
s. part of PCPC’s process of electing elders and deacons, we want our church body to help us learn of men who are growing in their character, giftedness, and in their sense of call to serve our body. The congregation is encouraged each year to recommend men whom they believe to be qualified. The session has approved March 17–May 17 as the officer recommendation period for elder and deacon candidates for the Class of 2018.
A screening committee led this year by Ruling Elder Randy Wood and composed of elders, deacons, and laity will interview all men who are recommended and consider their qualifications before submitting a list of potential officer candidates to the session for approval. The men approved by the session will undergo a year of training in classes on the Bible, the Westminster Confession of Faith, the Book of Church Order, and officer specific books, and then stand for election by the congregation in June, 2014. As you prayerfully consider your recommendations, please reflect on 1 Timothy 3:1–13, Titus 1:5–9, and 1 Peter
5:1–4 as the biblical basis for qualifications. Men who are chosen must meet the qualifications as summarized in the Book of Church Order: Qualifications of an Elder (BCO 8-2, 3): He that fills this office should possess a competency of human learning and be blameless in life, sound in the faith and apt to teach. He should exhibit a sobriety and holiness of life becoming the Gospel. He should rule his own house well and should have a good report of them that are outside the church. (The elder is) to watch diligently over the flock, that no corruption of doctrine or of morals enter therein. Qualifications of a Deacon (BCO 9-2, 3): It is the duty of deacons to minister to those who are in need, to the sick, to the friendless, and to any who may be in distress. To the office of deacon, which is spiritual in nature, shall be chosen men of spiritual character, honest repute, exemplary lives, brotherly spirit, warm sympathies, and sound judgment. Please consider the following as you make recommendations:
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE FOLLOWING CONCERTS
HAVE BEEN CANCELLED: Mary Preston, Organ Sunday, April 28
Japan Send-off Concert Sunday, June 2
We’ve added a new concert to our series!
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• You must be a member in good standing of PCPC in order to recommend an individual for an officer position. • Do not recommend a man for office unless you have first obtained his permission to do so. • Officers who have previously served as deacons and elders are eligible to serve again and may be recommended. • At the time of recommendation, an officer candidate must have been a member in good standing of PCPC for the past two years. • Please do not recommend a man who is related to you by blood or marriage. Recommendation forms are available online or in the literature racks throughout the church. Please submit your form via one of the following confidential ways: Online: Complete the online form at www. pcpc.org and submit Mail: PCPC, c/o Sally Rogers, 4124 Oak Lawn Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75219 Fax: 214-224-2759 Scan: E-mail as attachment to sally. rogers@pcpc.org Place: in red box at the Information Center
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Women, come to the quiet and be restored.
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Theater camps for kids are coming this summer.
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Summer Musikgarten classes are great for kids! Come welcome new international students to Dallas!
PCPC Chancel Choir and orchestra performing
Mozart’s Solemn Vespers, K. 339
and featuring Van Cliburn Competition contender Dr. Alex McDonald performing
Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4
• free admission • reserve childcare ages birth-5 72 hours in advance: 214-224-2600 • Questions? frances.cope@pcpc. org or 214-224-2633 • www.pcpcconcerts.org
Sunday, May 19, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary 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
sympathy
everyone
urban ministries
pcpc bookstore sale
get involved with equip
Sunday, April 28; No, we’re not closing. This is an inventory reduction sale. Everything in the store will be sold at half price. Store hours: M-F: 8:30 am-5:00 pm; Sun: 9:00 am-1:00 pm. Contact bookstore@pcpc.org or 214-224-2740.
EQUIP provides opportunities for the members of PCPC to identify, strengthen, and use their spiritual gifts in serving the least of our brethren in our city. It gives PCPC the opportunity to meet the holistic needs, not just short-term material needs. Visit www. vimeo.com/pcpc to view an inspiring video. Contact lwells2145@gmail.com or 214-632-2088.
• Matt Chase (CC#21) on the loss of his father, Robert Chase, on April 3, 2013 • Gene and Norman Wallace (CC#01) on the loss of her mother, Ruby Marshall, on April 13, 2013 deaths
• William “Bill” Cortelyou (CC#22), husband of Bette Cortelyou (CC#22); father of Susan (and Randy) Ray (CC#01); grandfather of Ann, Margaret, and Katherine Ray (CC#01); father of Bill Cortelyou (CC#22); father of Pam (and Brian) Shoults (CC#22); grandfather of Mary and Charlotte Shoults (CC#22), on April 14, 2013
“You don’t just have to see the sin in your heart— you have to see the heart of your sin—cosmic treason! All of our sin is a character assassination of God.” —Paige Benton Brown
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outlaw outpost (VBS 2013)
VBS is riding into town (with 500+ kids) and we need volunteers like Dodge City needed a sheriff—real bad. act community prayer visits Register today at www.pcpc.org. Questions? Contact Join ACT for community prayer visits in West Dallas, vbs@pcpc.org. Saturday, May 11, 1:00–4:00 pm, as we seek to bring justice to this community. Contact Maria Pacheco, park cities players theater camps mpacheco@actdallas.org or 214-951-9151. Industry professional Laurie Hargrave will be teaching two four-day camps to rising third through sixth graders—boys and girls. Students can attend one Women or both weeks as different material will be covered. Camps begin Mondays, June 17 and 24. Each camp restore retreat will last Monday–Thursday, 1:00–4:00 pm. Contact At this spring Restore Retreat we will look at Jesus’ frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633. invitation to be His friend and how that relationship transforms all others. Let’s take seriously what it means to “be still and know that I am God.” If you find that your ushers needed Looking for a place to serve? Volunteering as an usher life is busy, please consider this weekend away, Friday once a month is an excellent way to serve our church and Saturday, May 10–11, Montserrat Retreat Center and meet new people. Sign up for the week of your in Lake Dallas. This simple trip will refresh and restore choice (first, second, third, or fourth Sunday). Contact your soul. There will be time to fellowship together and time to be alone with the Lord. We will also have elaine.montague@pcpc.org or 214-224-2736. guided meditation focusing on being a friend of God. The cost is $100 (scholarships available). Register at pcpc employment opportunity www.pcpcwomen.org. For more information, contact PCPC seeks a full-time accounting specialist: leslie.newman@pcpc.org or 214-224-2722. bookkeeper. For full information regarding this opportunity, please visit http://jobsatpcpc.org. To forward your resumé, contact careers@pcpc.org or 214-224-2740. Student Ministries
call to artists
trans:parenting
PCPC announces its 2013 Arts Festival theme and dates. Rules and details can be found at www. pcpcartsfestival.com. Mediums include: non-narrative film, painting, sculpture, photography, pen and ink, mixed media, and textile. Registration begins Thursday, August 1, 2013. Show dates are November 8–17, 2013. The themes are based on Micah 6:8, Live Justly, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly with your God. Contact lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739.
Join our Middle School Ministry for a one-hour panel discussion with parents and counselors about body image and eating disorders, Sunday, April 28, 10:45 am–noon, PCPC 7th & 8th Room. Bring your questions! Contact mike.haberkorn@pcpc.org or 214-224-2717.
senior adult community homebound member care Are you homebound? Contact us if you know of a PCPC member or regular attendee who is homebound. Our volunteers would love to visit, mail cards, and make phone calls. Contact jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771.
world missions missionary lunch reception Doulos and New Creations Sunday Morning Communities are hosting a lunch, Sunday, May 19, 12:15 pm, Fellowship Hall, in honor of PCPC home church missionaries Jon and Libby White. Come and welcome them home for a visit and hear how the Lord has been working through them. Donations to cover food costs are welcome. For more information, contact worldmissions@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551.
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Outlaw Outpost (VBS 2013) registration open, vbs@pcpc.org
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Missionary lunch reception, 12:15 pm, Fellowship Hall, 224-2551
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PCPC Bookstore sale ends, 224-2740
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Mozart & Beethoven concert, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary, 224-2633
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Trans:parenting, 10:45 am–noon, 7th & 8th grade room, 224-2717
june 3–9
may 10–11
Florida trip 2013, Laguna Beach, 224-2762
Restore, Montserrat Retreat Center, 224-2722
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ACT community prayer visit, 1:00 pm, West Dallas, 951-9151
18–7/30 Summer Musikgarten classes, Tuesdays, 10:30 am, 224-2633
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International student party, 6:00 pm, 3520 Drexel Dr., 224-2528
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Officer recommendation period ends
esl honors Help ESL honor our students with perfect attendance! Donate $15 gift cards to stores like Target, Walmart, and BigLots, or restaurants like McDonalds and Pizza Hut! You can drop off the cards by the church offices or Information Desk anytime, just label them for ESL. Contact elizabeth.cunningham@pcpc.org or 214-224-2528.
PC Players Theater Camps, 1:00–4:00 pm, 224-2633
It’s now available in the PCPC information racks or online at www.pcpc.org!
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Park Cities
international student party Save the date for our international student welcome party! Join us on Thursday, May 16, 6:00-7:30 pm, 3520 Drexel Dr., for a family-friendly, casual evening as we seek to practice Leviticus 19:33 by welcoming a new group of international students to our neighborhood. We would appreciate help providing snacks and beverages for the party, so please RSVP to elizabeth. cunningham@pcpc.org or 214-224-2528, and we’ll let you know what you can contribute.
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
Musikgarten Summer Classes
Tuesdays at 10:30 am June 18–July 30
Introduce your children to the wonderful world of music! Learn through songs, rhythm, and play. Musikgarten classes will last for seven weeks for children birth to 3 years old. frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633
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
2012/2013 operating budget
$12,200,000
July 1–April 14, 2013 budget
$10,045,837
July 1–April 14, 2013 giving
$11,443,255
Budget variance
$1,397,418
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Vol. XXIIi, No. 9 | april 27, 2013 Park Cities Presbyterian Church JD Lemming, editor 4124 Oak Lawn Avenue Dallas, Texas 75219-3152 214-224-2711 • fax 214-224-2711 www.pcpc.org
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Park Cities Presbyterian Women May 10–11 See page 2
Come to the Quiet
See page 3 A panel discussion with parents and counselors discussing body image and eating disorders
RESTORE
Trans:parenting Sunday, April 28 PCPC Middle School Ministry