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VoL. XXII, No. 2 | JaNuary 21, 2012

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Arts Festival: Say It without Saying Itour PCPC Arts Festival kicks off the season with special speaker, Gregory Wolfe, publisher and editor of Image Journal: Art, Faith, Mystery on Tuesday, January 24, 7:00 pm, oak Lawn West. Gregory will discuss how to talk about art and faith. Contact lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739.

Intro to PCPC class"Felt welcomed and taken care of" is how one person described her experience with our classes! So come and learn about PCPC's vision, purpose, ministries, service opportunities, fellowship opportunities, membership, and more January 29–March 4, Sundays, 9:30–10:30 am, room 302/304. register at www.pcpc.org/registrations by Thursday, January 26. Contact debbie.blanton@pcpc.org or 214-224-2744.

Missionary reception for Becky and andrew Bronson 2

Wayne Watson concert 2

Song and Story wiggly-giggly fun to begin again 3

60+ Valentine's Day luncheon and dance! 4

RUM4EO?February 10–11

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INTROto PCPC

Sundays9:30 amJanuary 29–March 4

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“very encouraging”

REMEMBER the NATIONSSUNDAY

January 22 with Michael OhMark your calendars for this exciting Sunday filled with rich teaching, stories from the mission field, and a special children’s event. Guest speaker Michael Oh will encourage us from God’s Word during all morning services, 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 am; Sunday Morning Communities will host missionaries for lunch, 12:15–1:30 pm; We’ll have our evening service and Kid’s Adventure in Missions, 5:30–7:30 pm; and you will hear from and meet many PCPC missionaries serving around the world.

Wayne WatsonAward-winning singer and songwriter

accompanied by pianistBrian Piper

Sunday, February 127:00 pm

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Missionary reception for BronsonsThe Shepherd of Souls Sunday Morning Community will have a reception in honor of home church missionaries Becky and Andrew Bronson on Sunday, January 29, 12:15 pm, Fellowship hall. Andrew will be ordained, and both he and Becky will be commissioned for service in Thailand during the 9:30 and 11:00 am morning services. Come hear stories that will encourage you and be ready to encourage our missionaries. A light lunch is provided. A small donation is welcome to help cover the cost of food. rSvP to anna.graber@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551 by friday, January 27.

The KnotAre you made for each other? Come find out at The knot, a weekend of discussion and learning that will help you build a foundation for a satisfying and godly marriage february 10–11, friday, 6:00–9:00 pm; Saturday, 8:30 am–3:00 pm, oak Lawn West. you will hear from multiple speakers on a range of topics such as the biblical foundation for marriage, finances, goals and values, communication, conflict, and physical intimacy. This weekend is designed for those who are seriously dating or engaged. The cost is $60 per couple. register at www.pcpc.org/registrations by Wednesday, february 8. Contact betty.montague@pcpc.org or 214-224-2683.

Wayne Watson concertAn award-winning singer and songwriter, Wayne Watson has recorded over two dozen albums in his career. his transparent, hopeful writing has influenced a whole generation of Christian artists. PCPC staff pianist Brian Piper will accompany Mr. Watson in an evening of praise and inspiration. Join us for this free concert on Sunday, february 12, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary. register for childcare by calling 214-706-2797 by Thursday, february 9. Contact frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2635.

Dawson Women's Prison MinistryLadies, we're having a guest day for our PCPC Dawson Women's Prison Ministry on friday, february 17, 8:30–11:30 am. never been? Then come visit and share in the blessing. invite your friend, neighbor, mom, or sister. We will meet at PCPC to ride together to Dawson State Jail. Contact Marty Forte', martyforte@sbcglobal.net or 214-542-4422.

An Art of Real PresenceArts Festival special juror Bruce herman will speak on the topic of "An Art of real Presence: Broken for healing" Thursday, March 1, 7:00 pm, Fellowship hall. Contact lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739.

Dr. Philip Graham RykenPhilip Graham ryken, President of Wheaton College, will preach during the morning services on Sunday, March 4. Dr. ryken is an author of many books and a PCA pastor. Contact jayne.bjork@pcpc.org or 214-224-2632.

Intimate Mystery WorkshopJoin Dan Allender and Steve Call as they invite couples to consider how their marriage is designed to reveal the character of God, to help them courageously name and explore the obstacles to a good marriage, and to call forth a deeper passion and joy in living out God's design for their relationship Thursday, March 22–Saturday, March 24. This three-day workshop looks honestly and deeply at relational struggles through the combination of teaching, small group sessions, and individual couples' sessions with highly skilled facilitators. register at www.theallendercenter.org or 888-977-2002 x112. Early registration before Tuesday, January 31 is $1750/couple and after that, $1850/couple. For information about limited scholarships available, contact betty.montague@pcpc.org or 214-224-2683.

Arts Festival: Calling all artists!Calling all artists! registration for the 2012 Arts Festival, The Passion and the Promise, is now open. you may download the show rules and register your artwork at www.pcpcartsfestival.org by Tuesday, february 14. The dates of the Arts Festival will be Saturday, March 24–Sunday, april 1, 10:00 am–6:00 pm daily, Fellowship hall. Contact lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739.

Helping Hands Dayhelp single moms, widows, senior adults, and those with chronic illness who need help with changing light bulbs, organizing closets, raking leaves, fixing running toilets, and more Saturday, March 31, 8:00 am–1:00 pm, room 263. Contact wilma.morgan@pcpc.org or 214-224-2742.

Winter Sunday Morning CommunitiesJoin us for a Sunday Morning Community. view your choices at www.pcpc.org. Contact elaine.montague@pcpc.org or 214-224-2736.

"Sometimes you can do nothing but trust God with everything."

—Patrick Lafferty

Births z noah isaac young son of Jessica

and Corey young, on December 27, 2011

z Hunter curtis riemer son of Lily and Will riemer, on December 29, 2011

z Michael Duke Bonfield son of Maryjane and Chris Bonfield, on January 5, 2012

z elizabeth eden renwick daughter of reid and Steven renwick, on January 6, 2012

Marriages z olivia Leigh Perry and Jonathan

Scott Pelts on January 6, 2012

Deaths z George collins Jr. (CC#06), son

of emily and George collins (CC#06); brother of anna and Michael collins (CC#06), on December 29, 2011

z Peggy Kilgore (CC#12), wife of Dr. Bassett Kilgore (CC#12); mother of David (and Margaret) Kilgore (CC#22/new Creations); grandmother of anna, Madeline, Grace, clair, and Paul Kilgore (CC#22); mother of carol (and Bob) Williams (CC#25); grandmother of Jennifer Williams (CC#25), on January 1, 2012

Sympathy z Kathy and Bill Peel (CC#15/

vineyard) on the loss of their granddaughter, Ava Grace Peel, on December 22, 2011

z lisa and Dennis roossien (CC#07/vineyard) on the loss of her grandmother; Sean, adam, and avery roossien (CC#07) on the loss of their great-grandmother, Janet Dinwiddie, on January 1, 2012

z Kristina and Mark Davis (CC#10) on the loss of his mother; Kara, Maddie, cayden, esther, and Samuel Davis (CC#10) on the loss of their grandmother, Maurine Davis, on January 2, 2012

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New in the LibraryFor adults: The Man Who Created Narnia, the story of C. S. Lewis, by Michael Coren; The Creed, by Tim kelleher; You Never Stop Being a Parent: thriving in relationship with your adult children, by Jim newheiser and Elyse Fitzpatrick; and Woodland Portraits, by Sam Campbell. For juniors: another in the series Chosen Daughters, Weight of a Flame: the passion of Olympia Morata, by Simonetta Carr; Ballet, by Darcey Bussell; The Quest for Comfort: the story of the Heidelberg Catechism, by William Boekestein; in the I Didn't Know That series, Crocodiles yawn to keep cool, by kate Petty; I Spy a Lion, Animals in art, by Lucy Micklethwait; God Made Something Quick, by Penny reeve; and Noddy Goes to Toyland, by Enid Blyton. Swing by the Library Monday–friday, 8:30 am–5:00 pm and Sunday, 9:00 am–1:00 pm, to pick up your winter reading. visit http://library.pcpc.org or contact adair.gregory@pcpc.org or 214-224-2673.

Center of Hope volunteers neededAre you looking for a new ministry opportunity in 2012? Consider volunteering in the library at Union Gospel Mission: Center of hope (shelter for women and children). PCPC has historically ensured women and children have a library full of great books. Please consider helping us continue this tradition. Contact niki Turner, red9fly@aol.com or 214-679-6156.

New Friends New Life volunteers neededConsider providing a meal on Wednesday evenings, 5:00–7:00 pm, Church of Christ on Preston and University. Also, consider helping with set-up, serving, or the children's program, 6:00–7:45 pm. Contact Deborah Green, dfgreen3@gmail.com or 214-300-9591.

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January21 Flexible remember the Nations lunch, 224-255122 remember the Nations Sunday, PCPC, 224-255123 10:45–11:30 am Song and Story, Room 122, 224-278024 7:00 pm Say It without Saying It, Oak Lawn West, 224-2739

27–28 Women in the Word: a workshop, PCPC, 224-272529–Mar 4 Sundays, 9:30–10:30 am Intro to PCPC class, Room 302/304, 224-2744

29 12:15 pm reception for Bronsons, Fellowship Hall, 224-2551February

6 12:00–12:30 pm Pray First, Parlor, 363-158810–11 Friday, 6:00 pm; Saturday, 8:30 am The Knot, Oak Lawn West, 224-2683

12 7:00 pm Wayne Watson concert, Sanctuary, 224-263513 10:45–11:30 am Song and Story, Room 122, 224-278014 11:30 am–2:00 pm Valentine's Day dance, Oak Lawn West, 224-277116 6:30–8:30 pm The Bridge: What's her story?, 696-4748

17 8:30–11:30 am Dawson Women's Prison Ministry, PCPC, 542-442227 10:45–11:30 am Song and Story, Room 122, 224-2780

March1 7:00 pm an art of real Presence, Fellowship Hall, 224-27394 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 am Dr. Philip Graham ryken, Sanctuary, 224-26324 7:00 pm Wheaton College Symphony orchestra, Sanctuary, 224-2635

9–13 austin City Project, T Bar M Sports Camp, 224-276212 10:45–11:30 am Song and Story, Room 122, 224-2780

22–24 Intimate Mystery Workshop, PCPC, 224-268324–Apr 1 10:00 am–6:00 pm daily arts Festival, Fellowship Hall, 224-2739

26 10:45–11:30 am Song and Story, Room 122, 224-278031 8:00 am–1:00 pm Helping Hands Day, Room 263, 224-2742

April1–8 Holy Week, Sanctuary, 224-2632

9 10:45–11:30 am Song and Story, Room 122, 224-2780

yoUnG FAMiLiES

Song and StoryToddlers, bring your mom for some wiggly-giggly, laugh-out-loud, reading and singing fun Monday, January 23, 10:45–11:30 am, room 122. Bring a sack lunch and meet friends inside or outside on the playground depending on the weather. no rSvP needed. Also, we need readers for our spring schedule. The spring schedule will meet every second and fourth Monday of the month, 10:45–11:30 am, January 23, february 13, 27, March 12, 26, april 9, 23, and May 14. Contact amy.westervelt@pcpc.org or 214-224-2780.

VBS—Save the datekids ages five (by September 1, 2012) to rising fourth graders, save the date for vBS on June 11–14, 9:00 am–noon, PCPC School of rock. Contact Meredith Mabus, meredithmabus@hotmail.com.

Children's and youth choirsJoin us for this new choir semester with a wonderful opportunity for God's Word to be planted deeply in the hearts and minds of all who participate. Anyone in grades two–twelve is welcome. To register (new singers only), contact lynda.fray@pcpc.org or 214-224-2636.

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Pray Firsthelp us pray for our church, families, and more on Monday, february 6, 12:00–12:30 pm, Parlor. We will also pray with and for you. you may also submit your prayer requests to us. Contact Phyllis Mabus, phyllismabus@me.com or 214-363-1588.

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The Bridge: What's her story?The Bridge is a gathering to encourage women of all life stages to come together and form cross-generational friendships while hearing a story of rescue in the life of a Christian woman on Thursday, february 16, 6:30–8:30 pm. you'll enjoy fellowship over a light dinner and hear a woman's unique story of faith. new faces are always welcome, so bring a friend! Light dinner provided for $10, and no rSvP is necessary. Contact Susan Bullock, sbb@reelmemories.org or 214-696-4748.

Women's Spring Reflective Retreatour time away from the city will include scriptural teachings and time to quietly pray and read God's Word in your private room or outside on friday, May 11–Saturday, May 12, Montserrat retreat Center in Lake Dallas. Two sessions of teaching on the spiritual discipline of stewardship of our time and money will be led by Elizabeth robinson and kari Stainback. Though there will be sweet fellowship during meals, we are excited to help you slip away from the busyness of life and into solitude before the Lord. The cost is $100. Contact mary.haberkorn@pcpc.org or 214-224-2725.

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Valentine's Day luncheon and danceGrab that special someone or your best friend, and join us for a delightful time of food, fantastic tunes, and fellowship! The Festive kitchen will provide delicious food and you will enjoy music by The Brian Piper Trio Tuesday, february 14, 11:30 am–2:00 pm, oak Lawn West. Cost is $10 per person. rSvP to jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771 by Thursday, february 9.

STUDEnT MiniSTriES

Austin City ProjectSeventh–twelfth graders, join us in serving the city of Austin by teaming up with ministries, churches, and outreach organizations friday, March 9–Tuesday, March 13, T Bar M Sports Camp. you will also enjoy fun activities and great teaching times. Also, don't forget to invite your friends. online registration is now available at www.pcpchighschool.org or www.pcpcmiddleschool.org. register by Wednesday, february 29. Payment in full by debit or credit card is required during online registration. Contact lily.riemer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.

PCPC Florida Trip—Save the DateSummer 2012 may seem far away, but it will be here before we know it! Save the date for the Florida Trip: Saturday, May 26–friday, June 1, Laguna Beach Christian retreat Center. online registration will be available at the beginning of March at www.pcpchighschool.org. Contact lily.riemer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.

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