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

VoL. XXII, No. 5 | MarCh 3, 2012

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Legendary coach Gene Stallings to speak at men’s meeting 2

Cute additions to the covenant family 4

Singles’ Bible study meets Tuesdays 4

age five by 9/1 /12 to rising fourth graders

“He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken. ”

Psalm 62:2

VBS registration opens March 5

Skip Ryan Returns as Part-Time Assistant Pastor

Mark Davis and the Session are pleased to announce that Skip Ryan will return to PCPC as a part-time assistant pastor. This decision comes as a result of 10 months of prayer, discussion, and deliberation, and with the unanimous approval of both the PCPC Session and the North Texas Presbytery. He will also remain in his current role as chancellor of Redeemer Seminary while serving PCPC in a ministry of rescue and renewal through the gospel of Jesus Christ. Go to www.pcpc.org to read a letter from Mark explaining more fully the process that was pursued to confirm this call and the role which Skip will fill.

We are accepting applications for the School of Rock (aka VBS), June 11–14. Registration opens March 5 at www.pcpc.org for kids age 5 (by September 1) to rising fourth graders. Contact Meredith Mabus, meredithmabus@hotmail.com, for more information. Rock on!

EQUIP Mentors NeededEQUIP is a prevention program that exists to share the transforming presence of Jesus Christ and, by God’s grace, to help break the cycle of poverty and homelessness. It seeks capable, eager-to-learn individuals who are in need of a little hope. Mentors come alongside those lost in hopelessness to say, “You’re not alone. We can help. We’re on your team.”

It doesn’t take much, because the people who come to EQUIP are hungry to learn and hungry to provide better for themselves and their families. They just need a little support getting there. In 2011, EQUIP helped keep 22 families from becoming homeless with less than $40,000. That’s less than $2000 per family! And many families don’t need that much.

EQUIP is a truly unique program in that: • All candidates are fully screened by Interfaith Housing

Coalition, allowing for a good immediate prognosis • All candidates have a solid work history • Mentors provide emotional and spiritual aid and

encouragement • We teach financial, career, and family management

skills to prevent future setbacks • Many had a traumatic event that led to financial or

emotional despair (surgery, layoff, divorce, death) • Mentors share their expertise and help provide needed

resources (as simple as catching an error on a bill) • We can provide financial help where other programs

cannot (electric bills, rent, childcare, etc.) • Most mentees graduate from the program in three to

six months.As you have heard, teach a man to fish and you will feed

him for a lifetime. That is what EQUIP is all about. We have seen great success through this logical and practical model of assistance, instruction, and encouragement. We pray that the Lord would lay on your heart a desire to be a part of this incredible program. To find out more about becoming a mentor, contact Linda Wells, lwells2145@gmail.com, or Julia Lawrence, julia.lawrence@pcpc.org.

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Wheaton College Symphony OrchestraThe orchestra will focus on major orchestral works from the 18th century to today. Join us for this free concert Sunday, March 4, 7:00 pm, in the Sanctuary. Contact frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2635.

Intimate Mystery WorkshopJoin Dan Allender and Steve Call to call forth a deeper joy in living out God’s design for your marriage. This three-day workshop, March 22–24, at PCPC, includes teaching, small group sessions, and individual couples’ sessions with highly skilled facilitators. Register at www.theallendercenter.org or 888-977-2002 ext. 112. The fee is $1850 per couple. For information about limited scholarships, contact Betty Montague, betty.montague@pcpc.org or 214-224-2683, by Thursday, March 15.

Arts Festival opening ceremonyThe 2012 PCPC Arts Festival, The Passion and the Promise, will open Saturday, March 24. An awards ceremony at 2:00 pm will feature speaker David J. Goa, director of the Chester Ronning Centre for the Study of Religion and Public Life at the University of Alberta. The exhibit will be open 10:00 am–6:00 pm daily, March 24–April 1, in Fellowship Hall. For more information contact Lawan Glasscock, lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739.

Rock ’n’ Roll Half MarathonThis race will cause access and parking changes on Sunday morning, March 25. You can download a map of the course at www.pcpc.org.

Gene Stallings to speak at men’s gatheringTexas football legend Gene Stallings will speak at the monthly men’s gathering Tuesday, March 27, 7:30 am, in Fellowship Hall. The cost is $5 per person if you register online before friday, March 23, and $10 afterwards. Gene Stallings was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a coach in 2010. For more information contact Lawan Glasscock, lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739.

Helping Hands DayHelp single moms, widows, senior adults, and the chronically ill who need help with household maintenance Saturday, March 31, 8:00 am–1:00 pm. Meet in Room 263. Contact wilma.morgan@pcpc.org or 214-224-2742.

Holy WeekWorship Jesus Christ and meditate on His death on the cross April 2–6, noon, in the Sanctuary. The Maundy Thursday service is April 5, 7:00 pm, in the Sanctuary; and our Resurrection Sunday services are April 8, 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 am, in the Sanctuary. The nursery and preschool will be open on Easter Sunday. Contact jayne.bjork@pcpc.org or 214-224-2632.

Look for the booklet “Holy Week Meditations” in the main hall beginning Sunday, March 25. These seven devotionals by PCPC pastors will enhance your worship during Holy Week.

PCPC Family Camp: ColoradoMark Davis will speak the first week of family camp, July 22–28. The second week, July 29–August 4, is currently full. To register or to be put on a waiting list, contact Sky Ranch, 903-266-3300. For information contact lily.riemer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.

c A l E N d A R

Births• Theodore Robert Burgher, son of Emma and Ford Burgher, on November 19, 2011

• Matthew Inshick choi, son of Esther and James Choi, on December 17, 2011

• Antonetta lola-Gayle de Kanter, daughter of Sarah and Drew de kanter, on February 9, 2012

• Ann Elise Goebel, daughter of Jenni and Paul Goebel, on February 15, 2012

• Ellen louise Woodward, daughter of Caroline and Richard Woodward, on February 24, 2012

Deaths• Jerry Stover (CC#13), husband of Juanita Stover, on February 7, 2012

Sympathy• Ellen and Skip Solomon (CC#20/Good Shepherd) on the loss of his mother, Martha Solomon, on February 12, 2012

• Thayer and Joseph o’Brien (CC#12/Vineyard) on the loss of her father; Andrew, charlie, and lacey o’Brien (CC#12) on the loss of their grandfather, Ned Collins, on February 16, 2012

• Pam Alley (CC#12) on the loss of her father; lynn and Gil Sheehan (CC#9/Vineyard) on the loss of his father; Harrison Alley (CC#12) and Jamie, Jordan, and Riley Sheehan (CC#9) on the loss of their grandfather, James Sheehan, Jr, on February 17, 2012

• Shirley and Wayne Hast (CC#18) on the loss of his mother, Helen Hast, on February 23, 2012

A man’s greatest care should be for that place where he lives longest;

therefore eternity should be his scope.

– Thomas Watson

Provides technical, editorial, and graphic design services for a variety of PCPC media. Responsibilities include publishing the biweekly print edition and weekly e-mail edition of the newsletter; maintaining our central content management system for all PCPC events and announcements; editing, proofing, and posting a weekly devotional; publishing weekly news in the worship bulletin; managing Mailchimp files and reports; creating or adapting graphics as needed; assisting the E-Ministry team as needed with online updates, e-mail campaigns, etc.; and working with the entire staff to support its communication needs, including education and advice on best methods and tools.

The position is highly team-oriented, with strong skills and five years’ experience needed in three areas: 1) writing, editing, and proofing, 2) technical knowledge including XML experience and use of Microsoft Office, Symphony, Textpattern, and various web-based applications, and 3) graphic design with expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite. A member of PCPC is preferred with a college degree and a heart to serve this church. A portfolio of design is requested. A full job description can be viewed at jobsatpcpc.org, and resumes can be sent to careers@pcpc.org.

JoB oPENING

Full-Time Communications Specialist

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General fund budget

2011/2012 operating budget

July 1, 2011–Feb. 19, 2012 budget

July 1, 2011–Feb. 19, 2012 giving

budget variance

$11,100,000

$7,591,604

$8,305,831

$714,227

c A l E N d A R

March4 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 am Dr. Philip ryken, Sanctuary, 224-26324 10:45 am aging with Grace, Room 259, 224-27714 7:00 pm Wheaton College Symphony, Sanctuary, 224-26355 noon–12:30 pm Pray First, Parlor, 363-1588

9–13 austin City Project, T Bar M Sports Camp, 224-276212 10:45–11:30 am Song and Story, Room 122, 224-278020 7:00–8:30 pm Lenten Prayer, 3814 Potomac, 224-2722

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

24 2:00 pm arts Festival opening, Fellowship Hall, 224-2739

25 7:00 am–noon rock ‘n’ roll half Marathon26 10:45–11:30 am Song and Story, Room 122, 224-278027 7:30am Monthly Men’s Gathering, Fellowship Hall, 224-273931 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, 224-278012 6:30–8:30 pm The Bridge, 696-474823 10:45–11:30 am Song and Story, Room 122, 224-278029 7:00 pm remember concert, Sanctuary, 224-2635

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

communionSundays, 8:00–9:00 amWednesdays, 5:30–6:00 pm

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

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The Bridge: What’s her story?Form cross-generational friendships over a light dinner while hearing a story of rescue in the life of a Christian woman Thursday, April 12, 6:30–8:30 pm. Dinner costs $10; no RSVP is necessary. Contact Susan Bullock, sbb@reelmemories.org or 214-696-4748.

Spring reflective retreatEnjoy scriptural teaching and time to quietly pray and read God’s Word May 11–12, at 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. There will be sweet fellowship during meals as well as time to 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.

Spring break for Bible studiesThere will be no women’s Bible studies the week of spring break, March 12–16.

MISSIoNS AND CHURCH PLANTING

Mission trip leader neededAre you interested in leading a short-term trip to Senegal June 29–July 7? Please contact Jerry Gibson, jerry.gibson@pcpc.org or 214-224-2525.

YoUNG FAMILIES

Song and StoryBring a sack lunch Monday, March 12, 10:45–11:30 am, and meet friends in Room 122 or on the playground, depending on the weather. No RSVP is needed. Also, we need readers for the spring (every second and fourth Monday, March 12 and 26, April 9 and 23, and May 14). Contact amy.westervelt@pcpc.org or 214-224-2780.

Minister to the homeboundThe 60+ Community and Ron Williams are looking for a few good folks! Is the Lord leading you to minister to those who are homebound? Contact Diane Steele, dianesteele@sbcglobal.net or 214-522-8659.

Urgent short-term missions needDo you love young children? Want to have a long-term impact through a short-term trip? We have a unique and urgent need for one or two people to serve in East Asia April 3–9. Contact Anna Graber, anna.graber@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551.

Arts Festival volunteers neededLove art? Then consider volunteering for our upcoming Arts Festival, Saturday, March 24–Sunday, April 1, 10:00 am–6:00 pm daily. Go to pcpcartsfestival.org or contact Lawan Glasscock, lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739.

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Pray FirstHelp us pray for our church, families, and more Monday, March 5, noon–12:30 pm, in the Parlor. You may also submit your prayer requests to us. Contact Phyllis Mabus, phyllismabus@me.com or 214-363-1588.

Lenten PrayerJoin us midway through Lent for an Easter prayer and worship time on Tuesday, March 20, 7:00–8:30 pm, at 3814 Potomac, the home of Anne Logan. For more information contact Elizabeth Robinson, 214-369-9140 or pray56@sbcglobal.net.

View upcoming short-term summer missions trips at www.pcpcmissions.org or contact Anna Graber,

anna.graber@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551.

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STUDENT MINISTRIES

Florida Trip 2012Registration begins on March 5 for the trip to Laguna Beach Christian Retreat Center, May 26–June 1. Spots are limited and will fill up quickly. For more information about the trip and to register, go to www.pcpchighschool.org. Contact lily.riemer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.

Youth Ministry Asia mission tripsThis summer the Youth Ministry will take two separate mission trips to Asia. Ninth and tenth grade students will travel to East Asia Thursday, July 12–Thursday, July 26. Eleventh and twelfth grade students will travel to Hong kong Thursday, July 12–Monday, July 30. Contact carrie.jussely@pcpc.org or 214-224-2766.

YoUNG ADULTS

Oak Lawn West Bible StudyThis weekly Bible study of singles in their 20s and 30s meets every Tuesday, 7:00 pm, in the oak Lawn East High School Room. Join us for worship, teaching, and fellowship afterwards. For more information contact Mckenzie Griffin, 214-224-2728 or mckenzie.griffin@pcpc.org.