This Week: October 25, 2014

This Week VOL. XXIV, NO. 22 | OCTOBER 25, 2014

HELPING HANDS Skills

needed: a loving heart!

y r a n o i s s i M Mailings

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Saturday, November 1 8:00

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THE CHURCH AND YOU “Building Up the Body of Christ” —Ephesians 4:12b

STRATEGIES FOR KINGDOM INVESTMENT TIM TINSLEY WITH KEYNOTE SPEAKER

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 • 7:00-8:30 PM 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

• Penelope Ann Woodard, daughter of Melanie and Caleb Woodard, on May 20, 2014 • John “Jack” Rolland Maxwell, son of Christina and Phillip Maxwell, on October 2, 2014 • Lillian “Lillie” Elizabeth Walden, daughter of Whitney and Thomas Walden, on October 14, 2014 • Thomas “Trip” Joseph Walden III, son of Whitney and Thomas Walden, on October 14, 2014 marriages

• Mary “Mimi” Elizabeth Nichols and William Ryan Bumpas on October 3, 2014 deaths

• Lavina L. Diffee (CC#19), wife of Charles Diffee (CC#19), on August 27, 2014 • Benjamin “Ben” T. Roberts (out-of-town member), son of Karen Roberts (CC#08); brother of Laura Roberts (CC#03); brother of John Roberts (CC#08), on October 3, 2014 • James “Jim” R. Law (CC#17), husband of Barbara Law (CC#17), on October 8, 2014

communion sunday Join the PCPC body as we celebrate the Lord’s Supper Sunday, October 26, 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 am, Sanctuary. Contact jayne.bjork@pcpc.org or 214-224-2632.

ministrysafe volunteer training If you volunteer with our Children or Youth ministries and work with children 17 years and under, please join us for this training Sunday, November 9, 12:153:00 pm, Fellowship Hall. Lunch provided. Please RSVP to heather.squibb@pcpc.org or 214-2242679 by Wednesday, November 5. Childcare is available for children birth through age five by calling 214-224-2600 and for children age six to 10 years old by calling 214-224-2679 or e-mailing heather.squibb@pcpc.org. Please make childcare reservations by Wednesday, November 5.

the church and you after 50 Make plans to attend this special evening for members and friends Sunday, November 16, 7:00-8:30 pm, Fellowship Hall, with keynote speaker Tim Tinsley, who will focus on Ephesians 4 and engaging in the life of the church and Kingdom work. Bobby Payne, Steve Williamson, and Tom Faulkner will provide special music (our own Crosby, Stills, and Nash), and light refreshments will be served. Contact pat.hobin@pcpc. org or 214-224-2541.

griefshare No matter how long it has been since a loved one’s death, grief can make the holidays a painful time, but there is hope. Join us for an encouraging seminar that will help you survive the holidays and discover new reasons to enjoy them again Sunday, November 23, 7:00-9:00 pm, Oak Lawn West. Contact pat.hobin@ pcpc.org or 214-224-2541.

WORLD MISSIONS kevin and ashley lunch reception

“What the world calls virtue is a name and a dream without Christ.

The foundation of all human excellence must be laid deep in the blood of the Redeemer’s cross and in the power of His resurrection.”

— Frederick W. Robertson

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THIS WEEK OCTOBER 25, 2014

international student thanksgiving potluck Extend hospitality to international students at SMU by helping them celebrate this American holiday Friday, November 21, 6:00 pm, Fellowship Hall. You know how potlucks work: bring a dish to share. Sign up online.

Contact elizabeth.cunningham@pcpc.org or 214-2242528 to help with the event or for more information.

short-term mission opportunity for attorneys PCPC’s Justice Committee, comprised of attorneys who seek to heed the biblical mandate to address injustice, is working with African Leadership and Reconciliation Ministries (ALARM) on a short-term mission trip to Tanzania. PCPC attorneys and ALARM will train local attorneys, judges, and other law enforcement personnel to confront oppression, sexual violence, corruption, and other incidents of injustice that plague East Africa. The training will take place in Tanzania February 16-20, 2015. Contact Bryce Benson at cbrycebenson@hotmail. com. Learn more about ALARM at www.alarm-inc.com.

URBAN MISSIONS act is hiring Advocates for Community Transformation, a PCPC Urban Ministries partner, has job openings for the following positions: Community Advocate Coordinator and Community Advocate. Visit www.ACTdallas.org for more information. Contact Reid Porter, or 214-951-9151.

WOMEN women’s prayer Please come to share the concerns of your heart and the thankful spirit that abides at PCPC in praying together Monday, November 3, 9:00 am, 3620 Centenary Ave. Contact leslie.newman@pcpc.org or 214-224-2722.

SENIOR ADULTS

Come hear updates from Kevin and Ashley, who serve in East Asia Sunday, October 26, 12:15 pm, Room 301. thanksgiving luncheon Lunch donations appreciated. Contact cindy.rhea@ Bring a friend or two, and join us for a delicious meal and great time of fellowship Thursday, November pcpc.org or 214-224-2551 20, noon-2:30 pm, Oak Lawn West. Festive Kitchen will be serving turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes, missionary mailings Join us in writing notes of encouragement and sending green beans, and pie and ice cream for dessert. Make Thanksgiving and Christmas cards to our missionaries your reservations with jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214Sunday, November 2, 12:15 pm, Fellowship Hall. If 224-2771 by Monday, November 17. Cost is $5.00 per your family is sending photo cards this year, consider person. printing 40 extras to include, or drop off holiday stationary/cards at the Oak Lawn West offices. All writing materials provided. Light lunch also provided; donations appreciated. Please RSVP to cindy.rhea@ pcpc.org or 214-224-2551, by noon, Friday, October 31.

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Communion Sunday, 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 am, Sanctuary, 224-2632

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MinistrySafe volunteer training, 12:15-3:00 pm, Fellowship Hall, 224-2679

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Kevin and Ashley Lunch Reception, 12:15 pm, Oak Lawn West, 224-2551

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The Church and You after 50, 7:00-8:30 pm, Fellowship Hall, 224-2541

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Senior Adult Thanksgiving Lunch , noon-2:30 pm, Oak Lawn West, 224-2771

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Helping Hands, 8:00 am-1:00 pm, Room 263, 224-2742

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International Student Thanksgiving Potluck, 6:00 pm, Fellowship Hall, 224-2528

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Missionary Mailings, 12:15 pm, Fellowship Hall, 224-2551

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GriefShare, 7:00-9:00 pm, Oak Lawn West, 224-2541

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Women’s Prayer, 9:00 am, 3620 Centenary Ave, 224-2722

STUDENT MINISTRIES youth ministry furniture request We are looking for furniture to spruce up the High School and Middle School rooms in Oak Lawn East.

If you have couches, reading chairs, area rugs, coffee tables, etc., you’re willing to donate, we’ll pick it up!

Contact cassie.rawson@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.

PCPC EMPLOYMENT women’s ministry coordinator and discipler This is a part-time position for someone with a deep passion and gift for pursuing relational, personal outreach, and discipleship of 23- to 29-year-old woman members and attendees here at PCPC, who enjoys event planning and some administrative tasks, and will work to make the bigness of PCPC small for women attendees and members by connecting them to smaller groups and helping them form community. Contact john.primrose@pcpc.org or 214-224-2714.

elementary coordinator This part-time role will partner with parents and leaders to coordinate a Gospel-centered ministry to disciple children; develop/oversee programs with an active presence; and assist in building teams of passionate adults/parents who put the vision into action.

female college ministry intern This two-year intern will learn and develop skills needed to minister effectively to college students in the church and community while serving the Young Adult Ministry.

it hardware support specialist

It’s

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Each Christmas season we offer PCPC members the opportunity to purchase a poinsettia ($7.50 each) in memory of or in honor of a friend or family member. They will be in the Sanctuary Sunday, December 14, and there will be a bulletin insert that morning listing the names of the donor and the recipient. Our chancel area will be wreathed in these beautiful plants for our worship services on December 14 and December 21. You may take your plant with you following the Christmas Eve evening services if you wish.

Please fill out the form below (when ordering multiple plants, please write information on a separate sheet of paper and attach to the form) and mail it no later than November 27 to insure that your gift is listed in the bulletin insert.

Please print clearly as you complete this form.

Forms received after December1, 2014, will miss the insert printing deadline.

Poinsettia Reservation Form Please reserve one plant ($7.50 per plant): In HONOR of or In MEMORY of Given by

This person will be available three Sundays a month from 9:00-11:30 am to provide on-site physical troubleshooting support for electronic check-in kiosks including touchscreen monitors and label printers as well as to resolve any needs as requested.

Phone number of donor

View full job descriptions at jobsatpcpc.org. E-mail resumes to careers@pcpc.org.

Mail or hand deliver to be received by December 1, 2014.

Please make check payable to PCPC and mail to: PCPC, Attention Jayne Bjork 4124 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219

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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

2014/2015 operating budget

$13,100,000

July 1–October 12, 2014 budget

$2,580,928

July 1–October 12, 2014 giving

$2,594,619

Budget variance

$13,691

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VOL. XXIV, NO.22 | OCTOBER 25, 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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Childcare available See page 2 RSVP by November 5 to heather.squibb@pcpc.org, 214-224-2679

Sunday, November 9 12:15-3:00 pm Fellowship Hall for all volunteers working with children or youth ages 17 and under

Volunteer Training Let’s keep our children safe!