This Week Vol. XXIV, No. 7 | march 29, 2014
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West Dallas stravaganza Easter egg hunt games crafts petting zoo Saturday, April 12 11:00 am-2:00 pm see page 2
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resurrection Sunday, March 30 · 6:00 pm Readings, hymns, and great masterworks depict the life, death, and resurrection of Christ in this concert performed by PCPC children’s, youth, and adult choirs with symphony orchestra.
friday, april 11, 10:45 am see page 3
songs, stories, craft, and lunch see page 3
Officer Recommendations The deadline to submit recommendations for the offices of deacon and elder is Monday, March 31. Visit recommendations.pcpc.org for details. Contact sally.rogers@pcpc.org or 214-224-2775
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
• Caleb Alderson Richards, son of Catherine and Trey Richards, on March 11, 2014 • Julia Jane Dawson, daughter of Joanna and Jeff Dawson, on March 13, 2014 • Leighton Grace Kelly, daughter of Amanda and Patrick Kelly, on March 13, 2014 marriages
• Whitney DeeAnn LaGrone and Thomas Joseph Walden, Jr. on March 1, 2014 • Chelsea Elizabeth O’Teter and Davis Sandefer Ridley, Jr. on March 15, 2014
pcpc counseling group therapy This seven-week course is open to young adults who experienced their parents’ divorce as young adults Mondays, March 31–May 12, 7:30-9:00 pm, Oak Lawn West Counseling Room. Registration required. Contact leslie.peacock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2693. Cost is $200.
easter hymn sing Join us as we celebrate Christ’s resurrection by lifting our voices joyfully to the Lord Sunday, April 20, 11:00 am, Chapel. If you do not have a Sunday Morning Community or if yours is not meeting, come gather with us. No musical talent required! Contact elaine.montague@pcpc.org or 214-224-2736.
games for esl childcare
missionary mailings Come spend a few minutes writing notes to our missionaries abroad Sunday, April 27, 12:15–1:15 pm, Fellowship Hall. Can’t make it but have extra notecards sitting around your house? Please consider donating them for our encouraging notes! Contact cindy.rhea@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551.
pcpc short-term missions 2014 Discover new truths about God, His world, and your own heart by leaving behind the comforts of home and participating in a short-term mission trip. Away from the familiar, oftentimes our hearts become a place more open to God’s work, a place where only faith will sustain us. Throughout 2014, PCPC is sending teams of high school students, singles, couples, and families all around the world. Contact amanda.brack@pcpc.org or 214-224-2510.
Have old board games or puzzles sitting around the house? Consider donating complete sets to our ESL program! In addition to teaching adults basic English, urban missions we care for 40 children ages six-12 twice a week who would enjoy new toys and activities. Contact eggstravaganza elizabeth.cunningham@pcpc.org or 214-224-2528. Bring your family to Mercy Street’s celebration, Saturday, April 12, 11:00 am-2:00 pm, West Dallas Community help the lao presbyterian fellowship School! Activities include Easter egg hunts, obstacle Our PCPC Lao Presbyterian Fellowship is nesting into courses, face painting, crafts, bungee trampolines, wall their new room—Room 430 in the OLE building—and climbing, and a petting zoo. Volunteers are needed to they are in need of a TV (larger than 36 inches), set up, greet families, run the activity stations, direct a small or medium refrigerator, and some area rugs traffic, and clean up. To volunteer, please contact jenna. (one approximately 7.5 ft by 10 ft or slightly smaller; one tenpenny@pcpc.org or 214-224-2501. 8 ft by 8 ft square or slightly smaller if round). Contact marzena.dunham@pcpc.org or 214-224-2523. new friends new life sport equipment Our New Friends New Life children’s program is in need of basketballs, soccer balls and kick balls. The children director of children’s ministry are blessed with a playground but could use some position opening The director’s primary purpose is to prayerfully lead, new play balls for their Wednesday night program. direct, and oversee a healthy, Gospel-centered ministry Please feel free to drop off equipment at Oak Lawn that will nurture the spiritual growth of children through West offices. Contact jenna.tenpenny@pcpc.org or fourth grade and equip them to be life-long followers 214-224-2501. of Jesus Christ. Contact heather.squibb@pcpc.org or act is hiring 214-224-2679. Advocates for Community Transformation, an Urban Ministries partner, has job openings for the following positions: Community Advocate Coordinator, world missions Community Advocate, and Staff Attorney. Visit www. ACTdallas.org for more information. Contact Reid Porter, missionary luncheon for the youngs Come hear from PCPC home church missionaries 214-951-9151. Jessica and Corey Young, who serve in Cambodia, Sunday, April 13, 12:15–2:00 pm, Fellowship Hall. Lunch provided. Please RSVP to cindy.rhea@pcpc.org or 214- worship and the arts 224-2551 by noon, Friday, April 11.
“Salvation is God’s way of making us real people.” —Augustine
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This Week March 29, 2014
international student easter exchange Sign up as a family or a small group to have one or more students over for dinner on Palm Sunday, April 20 to welcome the sojourner during the Resurrection season! Contact elizabeth.cunningham@pcpc.org or 214-224-2528.
passion and resurrection
Readings, hymns, and great masterworks depict the life, death, and resurrection of Christ in this concert performed by the PCPC children’s, youth, and adult choirs with symphony orchestra Sunday, March 30, 6:00 pm, Sanctuary. Contact frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633.
march 29
Snacks of Blessing, 9:30 am, 6000 Denton Dr, 224-2501
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Missionary Luncheon for Youngs, 12:15-2:00 pm, Fellowship Hall, 224-2551
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Passion and Resurrection concert, 6:00 pm, Sanctuary, 224-2633
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Circle 5 Meeting, 10:00 am, 6542 DeLoache Ave, 361-4704
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Group Counseling, 7:30-9:00 pm, OLW Counseling Room, 224-2693
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Easter Hymn Sing, 11:00 am-noon, Chapel, 224-2736
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Missionary Mailings, 12:15-1:15 pm, Fellowship Hall, 224-2551
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Prayer on the Porch, 9:00 am, 3601 Centenary Ave, 363-1588
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Easter Song and Story, 10:45-11:30 am, Room 107/109, 224-2533
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Eggstravaganza, 11:00 am-2:00 pm, 2300 Canada Dr, 224-2501
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Justice & Mercy Jr. Art Show, Fellowship Hall, 224-2739
visual arts
student ministries
justice & mercy jr. art show
snacks of blessing
The show kicks off April 12, 1:30-5:00 pm, Fellowship Hall, with author/artist Ned Bustard—who will encourage children and adults alike with thoughts on the proper place of arts in our spiritual walk with Christ—and creative round tables for all children to make art. There will also be awards for and recognition of junior artists. Activities led by local adult artists include watercolor, mosaic, beading, and other mediums. The event is free and open to all ages! The show’s theme is Justice and Mercy, based on Micah 6:8. Artwork will be on display April 12-20. Contact lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739.
young families easter song & story
Attention all youth! Come fill snack bags at the BCW Warehouse to bless families in the Dallas area Saturday, March 29, 9:30 am, 6000 Denton Dr. Meet at the warehouse for a time of prayer and devotion then begin packing bags. Lunch is provided. Contact jenna.tenpenny@pcpc.org or 214-224-2501.
women prayer on the porch Please join PCPC women on the first Monday of every month for a time of prayer Monday, April 7, 9:00 am, 3601 Centenary Ave. Come as you are, have a cup of coffee, and share the concerns of your heart. Contact Phyllis Mabus, phyllismabus@me.com or 214-363-1588.
Join us for wiggly-giggly, laugh-out-loud fun as sing circle 5 meeting songs and hear stories about Easter Friday, April 11, We will meet on Tuesday, April 15, 10:0 am for 10:45–11:30 am, Room 107/109. Stay for a picnic-style fellowship and Bible study at the home of Patricia lunch (provided) and sticker craft. No RSVP necessary! Jones, 6542 Deloache Ave. Contact Peggy Skidmore, Contact heather.holmes@pcpc.org or 214-224-2533. pwskidmore@att.net or 214-361-4704.
no elementary sunday school on easter Please note that there will be no Elementary Sunday School classes meeting on Sunday, April 20. (Nursery and Preschool classes will still be held as usual during the 9:30 am and 11:00 am services.) Contact angela.brodie@pcpc.org or 214-224-2556.
vbs 2014: home run derby Registration is open online for “players” (age five by September 1, 2014 through rising fourth graders) and “trainers” (volunteers) for our game, June 9–12! VBS Training Camp (birth to age four) is provided for volunteers’ children. General questions, contact vbs@pcpc.org. Registration questions, contact heather. squibb@pcpc.org or 214-224-2679.
community news 2014 counsil for life 5k Counsil for Life’s annual Run for Life race, supporting the Buckner Children and Family Services and Gladney Center for Adoption, is Saturday, April 19, 8:00 am, SMU’s Gerald L. Ford Stadium. The day includes a kids mini race, 5k, Easter egg hunt, snacks, bounce house and possible appearance from the Easter Bunny! Register at www.councilforlife.org. Contact Elisabeth Jordan, elisabeth19@gmail.com or 214-862-8231.
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
2013/2014 operating budget
$12,800,000
July 1–March 16, 2014 budget
$9,678,273
July 1–March 16, 2014 giving
$10,114,483
Budget variance
$436,210
March 29, 2014 This Week
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Vol. XXIv, No. 7 | march 29, 2014 Park Cities Presbyterian Church Sarah Palmer, editor 4124 Oak Lawn Avenue Dallas, Texas 75219-3152 214-224-2711 • fax 214-224-2711 www.pcpc.org
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