This WeekVOL. XXV, NO. 22 | NOVEMBER 7, 2015

Senior AdultFall LuncheonTour the Museum from 10:30 am - NoonLunch from Noon - 2:00 pm with entertainment by the Hargraves.

Thursday | November 12 | 10:30 am2:00 pmThe Museum of Biblical Art | 7500 Park Lane$10 per person | RSVP by Monday, November 9Contact jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771

Schedule Of Events:

SUNDAY WORSHIPDr. Kim is preaching in all three worship services.

SUNDAY SCHOOLSMission to the World staff and missionaries are sharing in Sunday

schools.

UNDERGROUND CHURCH3:00 5:00 pm

AFTERNOON MISSIONS SEMINARS*3:00-5:00 pm

INTERNATIONAL DINNER5:30 7:00 pm

* FOR ALL SEMINARS GO TO PCPC.ORG/EVENTS

PCPC WOMEN FALL EVENTAN EVENING WITH MARK, PAUL, AND CHAD

NOVEMBER 10 | 7:00-9:00 PM

GRANADA THEATERREGISTER AT PCPC.ORG/WOMEN

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Bring canned goods to PCPC

NOVEMBER 13-NOVEMBER 30

For Boxes of Blessing packing day on

Saturday, DECEMBER 5

9:00 am-12:30 pm

6100 Cedar springs

Contact charlotte.medley@pcpc.org

or 214-224-2715

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THIS WEEK NOVEMBER 7, 20152

SENIORS

fall senior adult luncheonCome join us at the Museum of Biblical Art Thursday, November 12 around 10:30 am and enjoy all the museum has to offer. At noon we will enjoy a delicious buffet luncheon provided by Wendy Krispin Caterer. We will be thoroughly entertained by the incredible voices of Laurie and Taylor Hargrave accompanied by Brian Piper! Join us and bring a friend! Cost is $10 per person. Please make a reservation no later than Monday, November 9, by contacting jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771.

WOMEN

know and be knownPCPC pastors Mark Davis, Paul Goebel, and Chad Scruggs will talk candidly about how they know Christ and what it means to them to continue to know Jesus better. Join us Tuesday, November 10, 7:009:00 pm, at the Granada Theater, for a night of laughter and learning how to be known in Christ. Please register to attend. This event is $12. Details and trailer on www.pcpc.org/women. For further information contact leslie.newman@pcpc.org or 214-224-2722.

circle 5Circle 5 will meet for fellowship and Bible study at the home of Peggy Skidmore, 7215 Stefani Drive, on Tuesday, November 17, 10:00 am. If there are questions please call 214-361-4704.

FAMILIES

song and storyJoin the Childrens Ministry Friday, November 13, 10:30-11:30 am, in Room 122 for Song & Story! The program is suitable for toddlers through Kindergarten. We will sing songs, listen to stories, and have an exciting time! Iced tea and water will be provided to parents; lunch will not be served. No RSVP is necessary. We hope to see you there! Contact austin.arail@pcpc.org.

YOUNG ADULTS

serving togetherThe Young Adults are serving together in South Dallas at Bonton Farms! Bonton Farms is five miles south of downtown. This is a family-friendly way to care for the city. Join us on Saturday, November 14, 9:30-11:30 am, to 6905 Bexar Street and help on the Farm which is working to restore health, create jobs, provide food, and ignite hope in a part of Dallas desperate for Christs redemption. Contact erin.golangco@pcpc.org or 214-224-2728 and learn more at www.bontonfarms.org/our-story.

OUR FAMILY EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

EVERYONE

basics and beyondWhat did you say when your mom asked why youre going to a Presbyterian church? What does it mean to say youre reformed? Join us Sundays, starting November 8, 9:3011:00 am, Room 302-304, for Basics and Beyond, a new sixweek class that will explore and explain the theological identity of our church. Taught by our pastors, this will be an opportunity to learn more about some things you heard in the New Members Class. Basics and Beyond is open to everyone. Contact mark.fulmer@pcpc.org for more information.

counseling 101Join us Monday, November 9, 7:008:30 pm, in the OLW Classroom for session two. A panel discussion will be used to address the development of a specific skill set to healthily deal with conflict. Panel members will be Dr. Elizabeth Ritz, Lani Kenfield (LPC), and Dr. Lee Jagers. To register for the event or to get past materials ,please contact pat.hobin@pcpc.org or 214-224-2541.

all-church hymn singJoin us Sunday, November 29, 11:00 am, in the Chapel as we joyfully lift our voices to the Lord in praise and thanksgiving! If you dont have a Sunday Morning Community or if yours isnt meeting on this Thanksgiving weekend, come gather with us. No musical talent required! Contact jmarkfulm@aol.com or 214-224-2581 for more information.

surviving the holidaysgriefshareAs the Holidays approach, it is our desire to provide a small measure of support to those of you who have lost a loved one recently. A special gathering will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 7:008:30 pm and again on Wednesday, December 2, 7:008:30 pm in the Oak Lawn West Conference Room. Light refreshments will be offered, followed by a video and group discussion. For more information contact pat.hobin@pcpc.org or 214-224-2541.

smc luncheon fairThere wont be fried ice cream, and no pig races or Ferris wheel, but we are having a fair (of sorts). Everyone is invited to join us for lunch Sunday, November 15, 12:30-2:00 pm, in Fellowship Hall to hear from our Adult Sunday Morning Communities. Each community will be represented, and we very much want you to come and explore. Our church has a wide variety of Adult SMCs, and our prayer is that everyone at PCPC will become a part of a welcoming community that studies the Word, prays for one another, and serves the church and the world, all for the glory of God. Questions? Contact elaine.montague@pcpc.org or 214-224-2736.

Life is too short, too precious, too painful to waste on worldly bubbles

that burst. Heaven is too great, hell is too horrible, eternity is too long that

we should putter around on the porch of eternity.

John Piper

deaths Kathleen Johnston (CC#22) on October 19, 2015. Our sympathy to her husband, Jeff Johnston (CC#22) on the loss of his wife.

sympathies

Terri Speicher (CC#21) on the loss of her mother-in-law, Rachel Bickley Speicher, on October 11, 2015

Michelle and Gregg Speicher (CC#14) on the loss of his grandmother; Sarah Grace, Madeline, and Ben Speicher (CC#21) on the loss of their great-grandmother, Rachel Bickley Speicher, on October 11, 2015

Cara and Jeff Speicher (CC#14) on the loss of his grandmother; Olivia and Tate Speicher (CC#14) on the loss of their great-grandmother, Rachel Bickley Speicher, on October 11, 2015

Drew and Elizabeth Speicher (CC#14) on the loss of his grandmother; Hattie and Annie Speicher (CC#07) on the loss of their great-grandmother, Rachel Bickley Speicher, on October 11, 2015

Will Speicher on the loss of his grandmother, Rachel Bickley Speicher, on October 11, 2015

Shawnee & Steve McCord (CC#11) on the loss of his brother, Frederick Rick McCord, on October 21, 2015

Norma Coldwell (CC#21) on the loss of her son, Cameron Coldwell, on October 21, 2015

Melissa and Trey Hill (CC#16) on the loss of her brother; Sadie, Olivia, Tee, and Graham Hill (CC#16) on the loss of their uncle, Bryan Beiriger, on October 23, 2015

Allyson & Marc Redus (CC#13) on the loss of her mother; Sam and Andy Redus (CC#13) on the loss of their grandmother, Elise Ann Dunn, on October 27 2015

births

Alice Arthur Schwarz, daughter of Julia and Blake Schwarz, on October 15, 2015

Stiehl Jonathan Leonard, son of Emily and Ben Leonard, on October 24, 2015

NOVMEBER 7, 2015 THIS WEEK 3

sunday worship8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 am

communionSundays, 8:009:00 amWednesday Vespers, 5:306:00 pm

24/7 prayer hotline214-224-2680 or 24/7prayer@pcpc.org

4124 Oak Lawn Avenue Dallas, TX 75219214-224-2500www.pcpc.orgwww.facebook.com/parkcitiespca www.twitter.com/pcpcnewsbit.ly/pcpc-app

Park Cities p r e s b y t e r i a n c h u r c h ( pca)

WORLD MISSIONS

extend: world missions sundayFor one day, Sunday, November 8, the whole PCPC family will focus on Gods commission for the Church to extend His Kingdom to every nation. Dr. Lloyd Kim (new Coordinator for Mission to the World) will preach at all morning services. Come back at 3:00 pm to attend two of nine available seminars, while children experience the Underground Church! An International Dinner will follow in Fellowship Hall at 5:30 pm. Questions? Contact crystal.bagby@pcpc.org or 214-224-2523.

URBAN MISSIONS

cans for boxes of blessingBring canned and other non-perishable food items November 13-30, 8:00 am-6:00 pm for our Christmas Boxes of Blessing packing day. Donation boxes may be picked up and dropped off in the Main Hallway. Contact charlotte.medley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2715.

international student thanksgiving dinnerCome and share a potluck Thanksgiving Dinner with international students on Friday, November 20, 6:00-8:00 pm. Please bring a dish to share. Questions? Contact marykatebarthel@pcpc.org to find out what you can bring or sign up online at pcpc.org/events.

boxes of blessingJoin over 1,400 volunteers at the 9th annual Boxes of Blessing Packing Day! Saturday, December 5, 9:00 am12:30 pm, 6100 Cedar Springs Rd. Contact charlotte.medley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2715.

WORSHIP AND THE ARTS

emmanuel: christmas concertPark Cities Presbyterian Church presents its traditional candlelight concert featuring carols and seasonal favorites Sunday, December 13, at both 4:30 pm and 7:30 pm presented by the childrens, youth, and adult choirs with symphony orchestrareminding us that Emmanuel, God with us, came into the world to pierce the darkness with His light of hope, joy and salvation. A free ticket is required, and the concerts are open to the public. Tickets will be available online at pcpc.org. If you have questions regarding tickets, please call our ticket line, 214-224-2635.

general fund budget

2015/2016 operating budget

July 1October 25 2015 budget

July 1October 25 2015 giving

Budget variance

$13,300,000

$3,247,263

$2,879,288

($367,975)

12 Senior Adult Fall Luncheon, 10:30 am2:00 pm, 7500 Park Lane, 224-2771

14 Serving Together, 9:3011:30 am, 6905 Bexar Street, 224-2728

15 SMC Luncheon Fair, 12:302:00 pm, Fellowship Hall, 224-2736

17 Circle 5, 10:00 am, 7215 Stefani Drive, 361-4704

20 International Student Thanksgiving Dinner, 6:008:30 pm, Fellowship Hall

29 AllChurch Hymn Sing, 11:00 am12:15 pm, Chapel, 224-2581

november

8 EXTEND World Missions Sunday, worship services, 3:007:00 pm, 224-2523

8 Basics and Beyond, 9:3010:30 pm, Room 301, 224-2736

9 Womens Prayer Second Sundays, 5:306:30 pm, 3620 Centenary, 224-2722

9 Counseling 101, 7:008:30 pm, OLW Classroom, 224-2541

10 Know and Be Known, 7:009:00 pm, Granada Theatre, 224-2722

11 GriefShare, 7:008:30 pm, OLW Conference Room, 224-2541

Poinsettia reservation formPlease reserve one plant ($8.00 per plant):

In HONOR of or

In MEMORY of

Given by

Phone number of donor

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

Mail or hand deliver to be received by December 2, 2015.

Each Christmas season we offer PCPC members the opportunity to purchase a poinsettia ($8.00 each) in memory of or honor of a friend or family member. They will be in the sanctuary Sunday, December 13, 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 13, and December 20. You may take your plant with you following the Christmas Eve evening services if you wish to do so. 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.

Its Poinsettia time!

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VOL. XXV, NO.22 | NOVEMBER 7, 2015

Communicants November 1, 2015

Caroline Conser Anna Denman Will Florer Mary Kate Henson Amanda Hodak Scout Hodges

Olivia Holmes Blaire Kaufman Elise Little Mary Neuhoff Francie Pierce Patrick Pierce

Holt Randall Scarlett Randall Rhett Trusler Sophie Ward Elise Waterston Emelie Wong