Vol. XXII, No. 25 | December 8, 2012

Park Cities Presbyterian Church exists to extend the transforming presence of the Kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ in Dallas and to the world.

in this issue 112

Mark your calendar for all of PCPC’s Advent worship services. See below.

Looking to be a blessing this Christmas season?Urban ministries has several options.

Bing, who? PCPC’s Christmas concert will make your days merry and bright. Look right.

Why did christ come?

Advent Sundays December 2, 9, 16, & 23

Why did Christ come? Worship with us Sundays during Advent.

Advent Memorial ServiceWednesday, December 12, 5:30 pm, Chapel

Join us for this service of remembrance of those family members and friends we have lost during the year.

Christmas Eve Family ServiceMonday, December 24, 5:00 pm, Sanctuary

Don't miss this joyful family service for worshippers of all ages.

Christmas Eve ServiceMonday, December 24, 10:00 pm, Sanctuary

Prepare your heart for Christmas morning by worshipping our coming King Christmas Eve.

Contact jayne.bjork@pcpc.org or 214-224-2632

An image from PCPC’s stained glass windows

Sunday, December 16 7:00 pm, Sanctuary

Don't miss this poignant evening as the adult, youth, and children’s choirs, joined by symphony orchestra, present the beloved Festival of Lessons and Carols, including the traditional candlelit finale.

RSVP for Childcare (birth–five-year-olds) by calling 214-706-2797 by Thursday, December 13, 4:30 pm.

Contact frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633.

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boxes of blessingSpread some joy and join us as we pack Christmas Boxes of Blessing, December 8, 9:00 am–1:00 pm, 6100 Cedar Springs. Contact imelda.ottmers@pcpc.org or 214-224-2520.

art+spiritOn Tuesday, December 11, 7:00–8:30 pm, Art+Spirit—a spiritual study for creative minds—invites Lyle Novinski, artist, architect, and professor, will be speaking on “The Art of Visualizing Advent.” Register at www.pcpc.org. Contact lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739.

need counseling help?Then contact the PCPC Counseling Ministry. Our coun-seling services are fee-based. We continue to offer a complimentary consultation for those interested in external counseling referrals or for those who need to discuss a reduced fee. Visit counseling.pcpc.org to view a special introductory video. If you would like to set up an appointment with one of our counselors, or have questions, please contact Jeff White, counseling@pcpc.org or 214-224-2693.

pcpc employment opportunityYouth Ministry job opening: PCPC has a full-time opening for a two-year paid internship to learn and effectively develop the skills needed to minister to 5th–6th grade middle school students. Student ministry activities include: Sunday School; small group Bible studies; intentional, relational ministry (one-on-one contact time). This position requires a college degree—a biblical and reformed theology education is preferred. If you are interested and qualified, or know someone who is, please forward a resume to sarah.palmer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.

stories of rescue and moreYou can now enjoy all of PCPC’s videos online, including the Stories of Rescue and much more at www.vimeo.com/pcpc.

pcpc office closingsAll church buildings and offices will be closed Monday, December 25 and Tuesday, December 26, in observance of the Christmas holiday, and Monday, December 31 and Tuesday, January 1, 2013 for the New Year’s holiday.

end-of-year contributionsImportant note: IRS requires individuals to have a giving statement on the letterhead of the charitable organization prior to filing your tax return.

While the church offices are closed in observance of the holiday, please mail your contribution checks rather than hand delivering them. Contributions postmarked by Monday, December 31, 2012 will be included in 2012 giving statements.

If, however, you need to hand-deliver your contributions, use the drop box slot located on the wall to the left of the metal doors on the south side of the building, marked, “South Parking Entrance” (on the northeast side of the main church parking lot).

To donate stock, it is necessary to contact Jean Hagin, jean.hagin@pcpc.org or 214-224-2504 by Friday, December 28, 2012. For any additional donation information, contact Jean Hagin.

IRS regulations specify that a contribution is made at the time of delivery for tax purposes.

Will be reported as 2012 contributions• Checks written in December 2012, deposited in

the mail, and postmarked December 2012, but not received until January 2012

• Checks written in December 2012 and deposited in December church offerings

• Checks written in December 2012 and physically received in December 2012*

Will be reported as 2013 contributions• Checks written in December 2012 and mailed, but not

postmarked until January 2013• Checks written in December 2012 and deposited in

church offerings in January 2013• Checks written and deposited in church offerings in

January 2013

* Please make sure that all donations are included in the offering on Sunday, December 30, 2012, mailed, or hand delivered to a drop box at the church office by 12:00 pm on December 31. Please note the church offices will be closed December 24-25, and December 31, 2012-January 1, 2013.

Thank you for your part in helping us reach our financial goal for the fiscal year 2012–2013. For questions contact Ardie Aldrich, ardie.aldrich@pcpc.org or 214-224-2503.

births

• Hunter Havens Beasley, son of Heath and Scott Beasley, on September 14, 2012

• Nathaniel Wing Millican, son of Venus and Doug Millican, on November 26, 2012

sympathy

• Jessica and Rodney Wren (CC#13), on the loss of his mother; Claire and Nicolas Wren (CC#13), on the loss of their grandmother, Doris Wren, on November 11, 2012

• Cathy and Peter Tippen (CC#06), on the loss of his father; Marshall, Brendan, and Ellie Tippen (CC#06), on the loss of their grandfather, Peter Forrest Tippen Sr., on November 26, 2012

• Sarah and Gregg Hamill (CC#13), on the loss of his mother; Tom and Alan Hamill (CC#13), on the loss of their grandmother, Esther Hamill, on November 27, 2012

“The glory of Christianity is to conquer by forgiveness.”

— William Barclay

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general fund budget

2012/2013 operating budget

July 1–November 25, 2012 budget

July 1–November 25, 2012 giving

Budget variance

$12,200,000

$3,943,725

$3,620,437

($323,288)

december

8 Boxes of Blessing, 9:00 am–1:00 pm, 6100 Cedar Springs, 224-2520

9 Dallas Marathon traffic changes, 8:00–11:45 am, 224-2515

9 Subjects, 11:00 am–noon, Room 259, 224-2725

11 Circle 5, 10:00 am, 6814 Joyce Way, 361-4704

11 Art+Spirit, 7:00–8:30 pm, Oak Lawn West, 224-2739

12 Center of Hope Childcare, 3:30–10:30 pm, Center of Hope, 638-2988

12 Advent Memorial Service, 5:30 pm, Chapel, 224-2632

13–19 Treasures of Hope 2012, 777-5520

15 Voice of Hope outreach, 9:00 am–1:00 pm, Voice of Hope, 631-7027

16 Lessons & Carols, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary, 224-2632

sunday worship

8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 am

communion

Sundays, 8:00–9:00 amWednesday Vespers, 5:30–6:00 pm

24/7 prayer hotline

214-224-2680 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

urban miniStrieS

center of hope childcare neededA special outing is planned for mothers at Center of Hope, Wednesday, December 12, 3:30–10:30 pm. Child care workers are needed in shifts to care for approximately 13–16 children and youth, ranging in age from three-months-old to teens. Contact Hazel Mays, hmays@ugmdallas.org or 214-638-2988.

treasures of hope 2012Calling all volunteers: cashiers, sales clerks, greeters, servers, and more; we need your help, December 13–19. This is a Christmas store, social agencies fair, complimentary Christmas Food Boxes of Blessing, and more. Contact showard@dlftx.org, 214-777-5520 or imelda.ottmers@pcpc.org, 214-224-2520.

voice of hope christmas outreachVolunteers, both individuals and groups, are needed to help deliver holiday gifts and food baskets to West Dallas families, Saturday, December 15, 9:00 am–1:00 pm, Voice of Hope. Contact Lori Hudson, lhudson@voiceofhope.org or 214-631-7027.

esl needs spring volunteersESL needs evening volunteers for the spring semester, January 8–May 8, 2013. Contact elizabeth.cunningham @pcpc.org or 214-224-2528.

worShiP & artS

musical theater programThe Arts Academy at PCPC is excited to announce our new musical theater program, The Park Cities Players, beginning this January. Contact frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633.

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

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24 Christmas Eve family service, 5:00 pm, Sanctuary, 224-2632

24 Christmas Eve candlelight service, 10:00 pm, Sanctuary, 224-2632

24 PCPC offices closed

25 PCPC offices closed

31 PCPC offices closed

january

1 PCPC offices closed

february3 Adkins & Nielson, 5:00 & 7:00 pm, Cambridge Hall, 224-2633

women

subjects: pivotal parentingKay Wyma, author of Cleaning House: A mom’s 12-month experiment to rid her home of youth entitlements, will lead a discussion concerning parenting, Sunday, December 9, 11:00 am–noon, Room 259. Contact mary.haberkorn@pcpc.org or 214-224-2725.

circle 5 meetingCircle 5 will have their December meeting, but one week earlier, Tuesday, December 11, 10:00 am, 6814 Joyce Way. Questions? Contact Peggy Skidmore, pwskidmore@sbcglobal.net or 214-361-4704.

worlD miSSionS

urgent east asia mission tripThere is an urgent need for seven people to serve on a short-term mission trip to East Asia, January 28–February 10, 2013. If you are interested, Contact Jill Spicer, spicerfamily@att.net or 817-233-9840.

Community newS

dallas marathon trafficLeave for church a little earlier on Sunday, December 9, 8:00–11:45 am. The Dallas Marathon will again close many streets to traffic around PCPC, including Lakeside and Turtle Creek. There is no access to the church from Central Expressway south of Mockingbird. Contact mark.harrison@pcpc.org or 214-224-2515.

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Park Cities Presbyterian ChurchJD Lemming, editor4124 Oak Lawn AvenueDallas, Texas 75219-3152214-224-2711 • fax 214-224-2711www.pcpc.org

VoL. XXII, No. 25 | deCeMBer 8, 2012

BaptismsNovember 18, 2012

Judah Jezreel russellson of Stephanie and Andrew Russell

daniel Leonel Mutalibovson of Natalya Kvashnina

and Fred Mutalibov

ella Grace Palmerdaughter of Lisa and Stokes Palmer

Baptismsthere are four words to keep in mind

when one thinks of baptism:

covenant, family, sign, and seal. “Baptism

is the outward sign of the invisible reality

of God's covenant of grace. Yet it is more

than a sign, it is a seal of belonging in this

covenant family, like a signet ring or a

seal that is put on a graduation certificate.

Baptism is a sign of God's faithfulness in

the covenant, His promise that it is His

ordinary intention to bring these infants

to Himself over time as the parents stay

faithful to their obligations to raise their

children as those who know Him. It is a

sign of God's faithfulness of entrance into

the covenant community, of including

children in this covenant family. Thus,

baptism reminds us of the grace of God,

and it reminds us of our responsibilities

as parents to do everything we are called

to do in obedience to raise our children to

know Jesus.”

Skip Ryan

Why We Baptize Babies, August, 17, 2003