This Week Vol. XXIiI, No. 12 | June 8, 2013
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Help those in Moore, OK. Details inside. Calling all artists! It’s time to prep for the 2013 Arts Festival.
Thursday, June 20 Senior Adults See Page 2 for details
Serve at the Lao National Conference this summer.
The PCPC Arts Academy’s Musical Theater Summer Camp
Taught by LAURIE HARGRAVE MONDAY–THURSDAY, 1:00–4:00 pm
SESSION 1 June 17-20
Musikgarten Summer Classes June 18–July 30 See page 2 for details
SESSION 2 June 24-27
For boys and girls, incoming 3rd-6th graders See page 2 for details
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
• Laird Turner Dickerson, son of Anna and Joseph Dickerson, on January 11, 2013. • Kaiden Phommavong, son of Thanin Phommavong and Souksakhone “Nang” Kedpanya, on May 16, 2013 • Robert William Higginbottom Jr., son of Ann and Robby Higginbottom, on May 18, 2013 • George Lee Loftis, son of Megan and Lee Loftis, on May 22, 2013 sympathy
• Mary and George Jackson (CC#15) on the loss of their nephew; Barbara Guthneck (CC#05) on the loss of her grandson; Jane Jackson (CC#06) on the loss of her grandson, Samuel “Sam” Jackson, on May 21, 2013 deaths
• Mary Dunlap (CC#03), on May 29, 2013
congregational meeting for officer election The session has called a congregational meeting for the purpose of electing new deacons and ruling elders for the class of 2017, Sunday, June 9, 10:40 am. These men have been approved by the session and completed nine months of training with our pastors on the Westminster Confession of Faith, the Bible, and the PCA Book of Church Order. Photos and brief bios of the men are available online at www.pcpc.org/officer-nominees.
help needed in moore, ok Our denomination’s disaster outreach, MNA Disaster Response, is working with local PCA leadership to help assess damages and put together the best means to help those in need. Visit www.pcamna.org for information or to donate or volunteer.
pcpc family camp: colorado This summer PCPC will be hosting the fourth PCPC Family Camp at Sky Ranch Ute Trail, July 21–27. Mark Davis will be the speaker. Note: There are two one bedroom cabins available for this session. To reserve your spot, please call Sky Ranch at 903-266-3300. Please let them know you attend church at PCPC. Contact lily.riemer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2679.
pcpc employment opportunity
— Edward M. Bounds
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brunch and book review Nancy Ashley will give a verbal and visual presentation of the new American art museum in Bentonville, AR that rivals older museums in its range, depth, and diversity of art and sculpture, Thursday, June 20, 10:00 am–noon, Oak Lawn West. Bring a friend and join us for this delightful time together! No cost. RSVP to jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771 by Monday, June 17.
young families park cities players theater camps Laurie Hargrave will be teaching two four-day camps to rising third through sixth graders—boys and girls. Students can attend one or both weeks as different material will be covered. Camps begin Mondays, June 17 and 24. Each camp will last Monday–Thursday, 1:00–4:00 pm. Contact frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633.
summer musikgarten classes Introduce your children to the wonderful world of music! Moms, dads, grandparents, and kids gather each week to learn through songs, rhythm, and play, Tuesdays, June 18–July 30, 10:30 am, Musikgarten Room. Perfect for siblings. Musikgarten classes will last for seven weeks for children birth to 3 years old. Contact frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633.
PCPC seeks a full-time accounting specialist: bookkeeper. For full information regarding this opportunity, please visit www.jobsatpcpc.org. To forward your resumé, contact careers@pcpc.org or 214-224-2740.
world missions
call to artists
senegal missions trip
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.
Do you have a heart for teaching and encouraging other women in the Lord? If so, please prayerfully consider joining our short term mission trip to Senegal, Thursday, June 27–Sunday, July 7. The team has a specific need for women to teach the wives of local pastors. Contact amanda.brack@pcpc.org or 214-224-2510.
current pcpc staff listing
“Prayer is the highest intelligence, the profoundest wisdom, the most vital, the most joyous, the most efficacious, the most powerful of all vocations.”
Senior Adults
A current listing of PCPC staff members including job titles, telephone, and e-mail information can be found in the Main Hallway literature racks. It is designed to fit easily into the 2011–2012 PCPC Membership Directory. Please feel free to take one.
summer ladies luncheon Mark your calendars for our annual summer ladies luncheon, Wednesday, July 10, noon–1:30 pm, Oak Lawn West. Plan to join us for this special time to hear from missionary women living and ministering around the world. Come enjoy food, fellowship, encouragement, and prayer. For more information, contact Amanda Brack, 214-224-2510.
Traveling this summer? Listen to PCPC sermons on the PCPC mobile app.
june 9
july 10
Officer election congregational meeting, 10:40 am, 224-2775
Missions ladies luncheon, noon–1:30 pm, Oak Law West, 224-2510
10–13
Outlaw Outpost (VBS 2013), vbs@pcpc.org
21–27
Family Camp, Sky Ranch, CO, 224-2762
17–20
PC Players Theater Camp, 1:00–4:00 pm, 224-2633
23–26
Lao National Conference, 7:45 am–3:30 pm, PCPC, 224-2523
14–23
Japan Young Adults missions trip, 224-2551
18–7/30 Summer Musikgarten classes, Tuesdays, 10:30 am, 224-2633 20
Book review & brunch, 10:00 am–noon, Oak Lawn West, 224-2771
24–27
PC Players Theater Camp, 1:00–4:00 pm, 224-2633
24–27
Voice of Hope VBS, 631-7027 ext. 163
27–7/7
Senegal missions trip, 224-2551
28–7/7
Peru family missions trip, 224-2551
lao national conference
jobs for scholarshot students
Can’t go on a mission trip this summer? You can help Lao refugees here in Dallas! PCPC is hosting the Lao National Conference this summer, and volunteers are needed July 23–26, 7:45 am-3:30 pm, PCPC. Contact marzena.dunham@pcpc.org or 214-224-2523.
ScholarShot needs your assistance to help find summer jobs for eight students. Contact julia.lawrence@pcpc.org or 214-224-2750.
voice of hope vbs
Voice of Hope needs volunteers for Vacation Bible School, June 24–27, 4120 Gentry Dr. It needs 25 volunteers to help teach children (ages 5–7), assist PCPC’s partner in West Africa, New Harvest Missions International, is sponsoring a short-term medical trip with crafts, serve snacks, pray, and tear down. For more to Togo this summer, August 15–August 25 (includes information, contact Tara Marsh, tmarsh@voiceofhope. travel time). Its greatest need is for a dentist and org or 214-631-7027, x163. It also needs volunteers two nurses, and another doctor to see pediatric who will bring healthy breakfasts and midday snacks patients (pediatrician, family medicine, emergency for 65 children on one day. For more information on medicine) would also be great. The cost is $2500 (in- adopting a day, contact imelda.ottmers@pcpc.org or country expenses and international flights). Contact 214-224-2501. amanda.brack@pcpc.org or 214-224-2510.
west africa medical trip
summer youth apprenticeships
Women women’s summer bible studies
Women’s summer Bible studies have launched, but it’s not too late to join a study, June 5–July 31, various days and times. Three great summer studies are being offered. Contact leslie.newman@pcpc.org or 214-224-2722.
urban ministries exodus ministries job opportunity Exodus Ministries is looking for a new resident manager. This is an interesting job opportunity to serve the families at Exodus. Contact Wanda Wheeler, wwheeler@exodusministriesdallas.org or 214-827-3772.
Did you miss an issue of This Week? You can download past issues in PDF format at www.pcpc.org. Just click on “resources” on the menu bar at the top of the page.
PCPC’s Hispanic church plant, Cristo Rey, is looking for organizations that will take on youth (ages 14–20) apprentices Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays each week from June 25–August 15. Contact Josh Geiger, pastorjosue@sbcglobal.net or 214-334-2989.
adoption assistance program Did you know that PCPC has an Adoption Assistance Program for our members? The objective is to glorify God through providing financial help to qualified married couples wishing to adopt a child. If you are in the adoption process and in need of financial assistance, this could be an answer to prayer for you. Contact debbie.blanton@pcpc.org or 214-224-2744.
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
donate luggage Do you have some luggage to donate for a good cause? The PCPC short-term mission team traveling to Peru this summer has a need for suitcases and duffle bags to pack gifts/donations for children at the Josephine House Orphanage in Cusco. Contact amanda.brack@pcpc.org or 214-224-2510.
2012/2013 operating budget
$12,200,000
July 1–May 26, 2013 budget
$ 11,394,652
July 1–May 26, 2013 giving
$12,372,980
Budget variance
$978,328
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Vol. XXIIi, No. 12 | june 8, 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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Six Flags
Hurricane Harbor Visit www.pcpcmiddleschool.org for all middle school summer events. sarah.palmer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762
PCPC Middle School summer events
Never a dull moment! Doulos Leadership Retreat
Movie Night