This Week Vol. XXIV, No. 8 | April 12, 2014
Weekday noon services
Worship Jesus Christ and meditate on His death on the cross, Monday–Friday, April 14-18, noon, Sanctuary. Special music for meditation will begin 15 minutes before each service. Childcare is available by reservation for children birth to 5 years old. Please call 214-224-2600 at least 24 hours in advance. Monday, April 14 Mark 14:26-31 (Jesus predicts) Paul Goebel Tuesday, April 15 Mark 14:43-50 (The people arrest Jesus) Chad Scruggs Wednesday, April 16 Mark 14:53-65 (Jesus before the council) Brent Baker Thursday, April 17 Mark 15:1-20 (Jesus tried by Pilate) Bill Lamberth Friday, April 18 Mark 15:21-39 (Jesus is crucified) Julian Russell
Holy Week lunches
Enjoy fellowship over lunch following the weekday noon services in the Chapel foyer. The cost is $8 each, by cash or check; dessert is $1. No reservation needed. Contact leslie.newman@pcpc.org or 214224-2722.
Vespers
Celebrate the Lord’s Supper at this quiet, meditative service, Wednesday, April 16, 5:30 pm, Chapel.
Maundy Thursday communion service
The Lord’s Supper will be served and Mark Davis will preach, April 17, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary. Special music for meditation will begin 15 minutes before the service.
Resurrection Sunday services
Resurrection Sunday services (identical) will be held on April 20, 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 am. The nursery and preschool will be open on Easter Sunday. Elementary and youth classes will not meet.
Resurrection Sunday Park & Ride
Shuttles will run from Two Turtle Creek on Blackburn (between Turtle Creek and Oak Lawn).
Easter Cross flowers
PCPC families, we encourage all of our children to bring a flower to put on the large cross on the front steps of our church on Resurrection Sunday. May both worshippers of the Lord and those who pass by PCPC’s doors be prompted by the beauty of this cross to glorify our Savior who died to save His people from their sins. Contact Gale Emerson, 214-224-2566.
Holy Week resources
A Violent Grace: Meeting Christ at the Cross by Michael Card; The Person and Work of Christ by B. B. Warfield
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West Dallas stravaganza
Saturday, April 12 • 11:00 am-2:00 pm West Dallas Community School • 2300 Canada Dr
Easter egg hunt • games • crafts • petting zoo
Easter Hymn Sing Sunday April 20 11:00 am Chapel see page 2
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holy week devotionals
good friday concert
The new series of daily devotions of remembrance, confession, and celebration are now available around PCPC. Written by our pastors and staff, these devotionals focus on the same scriptures that will be featured in our Holy Week services. They will also be online at www.pcpc.org beginning Palm Sunday. Enrich and deepen your Holy Week worship and preparation for Resurrection Sunday with these devotionals. Contact summer.steinfeld@pcpc.org or 214-224-2549.
The PCPC Chamber Choir presents a concert to commemorate the events of Good Friday Friday, April 18, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary. Featured will be the sublime Requiem, Op. 48 by Gabriel Fauré, accompanied by organ, violin, cello, and harp. Please note that childcare will not be available during this event. Contact frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633.
• Millie Louise Murphy, daughter of Ashley and Christopher Murphy, on March 19, 2014 sympathies
• Kay and Ray Gabrysch (CC#25) on the loss of his sister, Nancy King, on March 20, 2014 • Niki Rodolico (CC#19) on the loss of her mother, Leora E. Rodolico, on March 24, 2014 • Kristin and Jonathan Fant (CC#15) on the loss of his grandmother, Jean Harrell Fish, on March 31, 2014
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.
nursery volunteers needed We have lots of new babies! The Nursery Ministry needs to open an overflow room for June through August, and we would love to have your help once a month. (We can help arrange trades for your summer travel dates!) Contact gale.emerson@pcpc.org or 214-224-2566.
games for esl childcare
visual arts justice & mercy jr. art show
The show opens Saturday, April 12, 1:30-5:00 pm, Fellowship Hall & Foyer, 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.
world missions
Have old board games or puzzles sitting around the house? Consider donating complete sets to our ESL missionary luncheon for the youngs program! In addition to teaching adults basic English, Come hear from PCPC home church missionaries we care for 40 children ages six-12 twice a week Jessica and Corey Young, who serve in Cambodia, who would enjoy new toys and activities. Contact Sunday, April 13, 12:15–2:00 pm, Fellowship Hall. Lunch elizabeth.cunningham@pcpc.org or 214-224-2528. provided. Please RSVP to cindy.rhea@pcpc.org or 214224-2551 by noon, Friday, April 11.
help the lao presbyterian fellowship
Our PCPC Lao Presbyterian Fellowship is nesting into its new room—Room 430 in the OLE building— and they are in need of a TV (larger than 36 inches) and a small or medium refrigerator. Contact marzena.dunham@pcpc.org or 214-224-2523.
administrative assistant to children’s ministry opening
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 13, to welcome the sojourner during the Resurrection season! Contact elizabeth.cunningham@pcpc.org or 214-224-2528.
missionary mailings
Administrative Assistant to Children’s Ministry (birth Send handwritten notes and cards to our missionaries through fourth grade) provides exceptional support Sunday, April 27, 12:15–1:15 pm, Fellowship Hall. Enjoy for the ministry’s leadership team and will purposefully lunch, fellowship, and a time to bless those serving engage in the life of the ministry with a keen sense around the world. Families welcome. Lunch provided; of calling and love for children. Contact heather. donations appreciated. Please RSVP by noon, Friday, April 25, to cindy.rhea@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551. squibb@pcpc.org or 214-224-2679.
“God is not disillusioned with us. He never had any illusions to begin with.” —Luis Palau
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This Week April 12, 2014
director of children’s ministry opening The director’s primary purpose is to prayerfully lead, direct, and oversee a healthy, Gospel-centered ministry that will nurture the spiritual growth of children through fourth grade and equip them to be life-long followers of Jesus Christ. Contact heather.squibb@pcpc.org or 214-224-2679.
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. 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.
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Eggstravaganza, 11:00 am-2:00 pm, 2300 Canada Dr, 224-2501
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The Bridge, 6:30-8:30 pm, 3821 Shenandoah, 363-9914
Justice & Mercy Jr. Art Show, Fellowship Hall, 224-2739
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Missionary Mailings, 12:15-1:15 pm, Fellowship Hall, 224-2551
Missionary luncheon for Youngs, 12:15-2:00 pm, Fellowship Hall, 224-2551
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Holy Week noon services, noon, Sanctuary, 224-2736
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Circle 5 Meeting, 10:00 am, 6542 Deloache Ave, 361-4704
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Maundy Thursday communion service, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary, 224-2736
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Good Friday concert, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary, 224-2633
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Easter hymn sing, 11:00 am-noon, Chapel, 224-2736
urban missions annual west dallas garage sale West Dallas Community Church is now accepting donations for its annual Community Garage Sale, April 18-19, WDCC parking lot. All proceeds go toward WDCC youth and children for summer camp opportunities. WDCC will accept any donation in good, working condition: clothing, electronics, furniture, appliances, household items, etc., and items can be picked up at your convenience. Contact Greg Jones, gdjones51@aol.com or 214-637-7741.
act is hiring
may 4
Restore Retreat, Montserrat Retreat Center, 224-2722 Spring Training at the Rough Riders, 2:00 pm, Dr. Pepper Ballpark, 224-2780
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.
women circle 5 meeting
We will meet on Tuesday, April 15, 10:0 am for Advocates for Community Transformation has the fellowship and Bible study at the home of Patricia following openings: Community Advocate Coordinator Jones, 6542 Deloache Ave. Contact Peggy Skidmore, to manage relationships with clients, local residents, pwskidmore@att.net or 214-361-4704. inner-city church members, and non-legal volunteers; Community Advocate to educate and mobilize a group of the bridge what’s her story? residents, churches, and organizations to address crime Enjoy and connect with other women of all ages and and urban blight; Staff Attorney to help manage the stages around dinner, and listen to Kathy Craine tell casework and volunteer attorneys needed to rid inner- the story of her life and how God has been evident city neighborhoods of crime-ridden properties through throughout Thursday, April 24, 6:30-8:30 pm, 3821 legal advocacy. Contact Reid Porter, 214-951-9151. Shenandoah. Dinner is $10, but the fellowship is free! No reservation required; friends welcome! Contant Nancy Snell, nancysnell@charter.net or 214-363-9914.
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young families
no elementary sunday school on easter Elementary Sunday School classes will not meet on Sunday, April 20. Nursery and Preschool classes will still be held during the 9:30 am and 11:00 am services. Contact angela.brodie@pcpc.org or 214-224-2556.
spring training at the rough riders The VBS Home Run Derby is coming soon! Save the date for a little pre-season fun with a Frisco Rough Riders ballgame Sunday, May 4, 2:00 pm, Dr. Pepper Ballpark. Registration will be open online April 21-30. Tickets are $10. Stay tuned for more details! Contact heather.holmes@pcpc.org or 214-224-2780.
Restore Retreat a quiet opportunity to meditate on God and His Word
6:00 pm, Friday, May 24:00 pm, Saturday, May 3 Montserrat Retreat Center $100 (assistance available) Register at www.pcpc.org/women Questions? leslie.newman@pcpc.org or 214-224-2722
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 31, 2014 budget
$10,053,311
July 1–March 31, 2014 giving
$10,365,404
Budget variance
$312,093
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Vol. XXIv, No. 8 | april 12, 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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Ian Laird Bridgeman son of Michelle and Lee Bridgeman
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• Reception • Talk by author/artist Ned Bustard • Awards • Creative Round Tables
March 23, 2014
Baptisms
Saturday, April 12 1:30-5:00 pm Fellowship Hall
Opening Day
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Sunday, May 4 • 2:00 pm Registration opens April 21
ROUGH RIDERS BASEBALL OUTING