Vol. XXIII, No. 4 | february 16, 2013

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

2013 Missions WeeKenD featuring Al LaCour

Friday, February 22, 7:00 pmA Vision for Your Homeenjoy a ladies’ night out!dinner and childcare provided

Women are invited to share a meal together and hear Al LaCour speak from Genesis 18:1–15 about using your home to bless those from around the world. Going beyond food and table decorations, Al will urge women to think about what scripture teaches about true hospitality. RsVP by Tuesday, February 19 to anna.graber@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551. Childcare provided for infants through 5 year olds. Register at 214-224-2600 by Tuesday, February 19, 4:00 pm.

Saturday, February 23, 8:30 pmBiBlicAl HospitAlitY seminArbreakfast provided

Where does the Bible speak about hospitality? How are you called to serve your neighbors? Al LaCour will encourage us to think about the hospitality model of missions, which provides opportunities for those in all walks of life to bless others.

Sunday, February 24, Sunday Worship Services and Morning CommunitiesA Vision for tHe World

Special Sunday Morning Community Presentation, 11:00 am, Room 261Light breakfast provided

This is a fun, interactive presentation for those who want to know how to practically engage in the hospitality model of missions. sponsored by Covenant sunday Morning Community.

Al LaCour National Coordinator for RUF International

Next weekend prepare yourself for a missions conference unlike any you have ever attended. Come hear about ways

you can use your home and build relationships to minister to the nations right here in Dallas. Thousands of international students living in our city are eager to interact with Americans and form relationships. For more information, contact anna.graber@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551.

It’s Here!It’s Here!It’s Here!

Hope and Healinga church-wide gathering to discuss depression, grief, and the GospelSunday , February 17, 5:00–6:30 pmFellowship Hall

Childcare for birth-age five available; call 214-224-2600 by Friday, February 15, 4:30 pm

Questions? leslie.newman@pcpc.org or 214-224-2722

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everyone

art+spirit with sedrick huckabyBased on the theme, Mercy and Justice, the 2013 Art+Spirit kicks off with guest speaker, Sedrick Huckaby, painter and fine art professor, Monday, February 18, 6:30–8:30 pm, Oak Lawn West. Contact lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739.

arts festival logo competitionCalling all graphic designers: Put your God-given talent of design to use for the good of the Kingdom—and win $300. Contact lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739.

young adults bible studyThis weekly Bible study of singles in their 20s and 30s meets every Tuesday, 7:00 pm, Oak Lawn East. Join us for worship, teaching, and fellowship afterwards. Contact mckenzie.edwards@pcpc.org or 214-232-7959.

helping hands eventJoin the deacons and other volunteers to help those in need by doing odd jobs around their homes, Saturday, March 16, 8:00 am–1:00 pm, Room 263. Volunteers are always welcome and appreciated! Contact wilma.morgan@pcpc.org or 214-224-2742.

pcpc employment opportunitiesPCPC seeks a part-time (20 hours) Admin. Assistant to Counseling. Please visit http://jobsatpcpc.org or contact careers@pcpc.org or 214-224-2740.

PCPC seeks a full-time (40 hours) Coordinator of Short Term Missions and Ministry Events. Please Visit http://jobsatpcpc.org or contact careers@pcpc.org or 214-224-2714.

PCPC seeks a temporary part-time administrative position.  Please forward your resume to careers@pcpc.org.

Women

prayer on the porchPrayer on the Porch  meets March 4–May 6, first Monday of every month, 3601 Centenary. 9:00-9:45 am: group prayer; 9:45 am-end of day: drop-by prayer. Contact Phyllis Mabus, 214-363-1588.

senior adult community

homebound member careAre you homebound? Contact us if you know of a PCPC member or regular attendee who is homebound. Our volunteers would love to visit, mail cards, and make phone calls. Contact jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771.

caregiver support luncheonAre you a caregiver to a parent, child, sibling, or friend? Please join us for lunch and a time of fellowship and prayer, Tuesday, February 19, 12:00 pm, Oak Lawn West. It’s a great time of networking together. Contact jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771.

urban ministries

interested in esl?Come observe some classes, February 18–May 8, Mondays and Wednesday, 9:30–11:00 am; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00–8:30 pm, on the Elementary School hallway. Contact elizabeth.cunningham@pcpc.org or 214-224-2528.

join dprc’s teamCome to new volunteer training Saturday, February 23, 9:00 am–1:00 pm, 3901 Holystone. Contact Earlene Jones, 214-905-9068.

urban ministries prison invitationalWe invite anyone who is interested in prison work or has a work already established to this informative and uplifting invitational, Saturday, March 9, 8:30 am–noon, Fellowship Hall. Our special guest speaker will be Mark Casson, PCA ruling elder and former inmate with 22 years of experience in mercy ministry from both sides of the bars. Visit www.pcpc.org to register by Thursday, March 7, or contact imelda.ottmers@pcpc.org or 214-224-2520.

World missions

ut vs. a&m gradsIs the the Gospel being spread on your alumni campus? Find out by e-mailing  jerry.gibson@pcpc.org and discover ways we are trying to reach the nation on your campus. We are keeping track of how many UT and A&M alumni respond via e-mail. An award will go to the school with the most alumni responses to this blurb. Contact marzena.dunham@pcpc.org or 214-224-2523.

student ministries

austin city projectSeventh–twelfth graders, join us in serving the city of Austin by teaming up with ministries, churches, and outreach organizations, March 8–12, T Bar M Sports Camp. You will also enjoy fun activities and great teaching. Don’t forget to invite your friends! Visit www.pcpc.org to register today register. For more information, contact sarah.palmer@pcpc.org, 214-224-2762.

births

• Jack Reed Haberkorn, son of Mary and Mike Haberkorn, on January 28, 2013

• Noah Ashton Stanley, son of Kristen and Clayton Stanley, on January 29, 2013

marriages

• Elisabeth Turner and William Chase Fondren on January 12, 2013

• Amy Elaine Bell and Joshua Caleb Derrick on January 19, 2013

deaths

• Emerson “Earl” Moore (CC#13), husband of Betty Moore (CC#13), on January 27, 2013

sympathy

• Barbara and Larry Adams (CC#18) on the loss of his mother; Meghan Adams (CC#04) on the loss of her grandmother; Madison and Kate Furgeson (CC#04) on the loss of their great-grandmother; Tamara and Tim Adams (CC#14) on the loss of his grandmother; Paxton and Piper Adams (CC#14) on the loss of their great-grandmother, Rosamond Hyde Adams, on January 25, 2013

• Judy and Steve Connatser (CC#02) on the loss of his mother; Angela Connatser (CC#02) on the loss of her grandmother, Betty Connatser, on January 28, 2013

• Jennifer and Aaron Davidson (CC#04) on the loss of her father; Savannah, Annabel, and Emme Kate Davidson (CC#04) on the loss of their grandfather, Rick Levrens, on January 30, 2013

• Barbara and Jim Law (CC#17) on the loss of her brother, Roger Chenault, on January 31, 2013

• Victoria and Mike Steindorf (CC#02) on the loss of her father; Ellie Steindorf (CC#02) on the loss of her grandfather, Alexander Martin Jr., on January 31, 2013

• Christina and JohnMark Spruill (out-of-town members) on the loss of his father; Autumn Spruill on the loss of her grandfather, Jimmie Spruill, on February 6, 2013

“The worst of Christ, even His chaff,

is better than the world’s corn.”— Samuel Rutherford

our family events & announcements

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general fund budget

2012/2013 operating budget

July 1–February 3, 2013 budget

July 1–February 3, 2013 giving

Budget variance

$12,200,000

$7,915,618

$8,960,228

$1,044,610

february

17 Hope and Healing, 5:00–6:30 pm, Fellowship Hall, 224-2722

18-5/13 Musikgarten classes, 10:15–11:30 am, Musikgarten Room, 224-2633

19 Circle 5, 7:00 am, 3801 Stratford, 214-361-4704

19 Caregiver Support Luncheon, 12:00 pm, Oak Lawn West, 224-2771

19-7/9 Women’s spring Bible studies, various days and times, 224-2738

20-4/17 DivorceCare, Wednesdays, 7:00–8:30 pm, Room 263, 224-2683

20-12/15 Young Adult Bible study, Tuesdays, 7:00 pm, Oak Lawn East, 224-7959

20-4/17 Midweek, Wednesdays, 5:30–8:30 pm, 224-2744

18 Art+Spirit, 6:30–8:30 pm, Oak Lawn West, 224-2739

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

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19 Circle 5 meeting, 7:00 am, 3801 Stratford, 361-4704

22-24 Lift up Your Eyes missions conference, 224-2551

23 DPRC training, 9:00 am–1:00 pm, 3901 Holystone, 905-9068

march

3 PCPC Youth Choirs Sing Vivaldi, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary, 224-2633

4 Prayer on the Porch, 9:00–9:45 am, 3601 Centenary, 363-1588

8-12 Austin City Project, T Bar M Sports Camp, 224-2762

9 Urban Ministries Prison Invitational, 8:30 am, Fellowship Hall, 224-2520

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

TrusTing in God’s provision, the session approved our current 2012-2013 budget with anticipa-tion that we as a church body would expand our generosity to-ward the many needs beyond our doors. We are overwhelmingly grateful for how the Lord is pro-viding and for our body’s faithful giving that is expanding new ministry opportunities.

The Lord calls us to generosity, not simply from obedience, but for the joy of worshipping Him with our resources and for the opportunity to serve the greater purposes of His Kingdom.

Generous giving by the PCPC body provides for our many as-pects of corporate worship, and for the numerous small groups, sunday Morning Communities, and weekday Bible studies that provide biblical instruction and community for hundreds in our body. More than 400 of our chil-dren are nurtured in our Chil-dren’s and Youth Ministries. Plus these resources allow for numer-ous opportunities beyond our doors, such as supporting ten ministries in the West Dallas area, thirty-eight foreign mis-sionaries, and a total of 107 church plants over the last sev-

eral years. These examples only highlight a portion of what the Lord is doing through our body.

our 2012-2013 operating bud- get anticipates $12,200,000 in total giving. However, only $11,800,000 is planned in regular ministry expenditures like those noted above as well as other op-erating expenses, leaving $400,000 for additional oppor-tunities as our body’s generosity makes it possible. At the end of December (the midpoint of our fiscal year), our body had given $7,234,373, which is 59% of our projected total giving and slight-ly ahead of our normal amounts for the end of the year.

Because of our standing in De-cember, we have been able to fund additional outreach minis-tries like Apartment Life and PCPC’s Arts Festival. We have provided additional funds for our Good sam and equip programs which meet the needs of those less fortunate in our community. Additional funds are now avail-able for local evangelism oppor-tunities and evangelistic short-term missions. Resources for new projects are also now avail-able for our World Missions and Urban ministries to plan beyond

what is already anticipated in our regular budget. We also have es-tablished a seed money fund to help support new ministry ideas birthed through our body.

At PCPC, we long to change the world together. Please continue to prayerfully consider how the Lord is calling you to use your resources for the Kingdom. Church leadership continually works to ensure the wise stew-ardship of all the Lord’s resourc-es, and with additional funds provided, we are able to put these resources to use toward the most important task of making Christ known in our city and around the world. The Apostle Paul spoke of the gifts of saints in the early church as “a fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God” (Phil 4:18). May ours be so as well.

For further information, contact Jeff Barber, executive Director at jeff.barber@pcpc.org or 214-224-2775.

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Vol. XXIII, No. 4 | february 16, 2013

Sunday, March 3 7:00 pM, Sanctuary

Together with adult singers and chamber orchestra, the PCPC youth choirs present Vivaldi’s Gloria. Also featured will be anthems by John Rutter and congregational singing.

Childcare for birth–five-year-olds is available. RSVP to 214-224-2600 by thursday, February 28, 12:00 pm. For more information, contact Frances Cope, 214-224-2633.