this week: november 10, 2012
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bi-weekly publication of Park Cities Presbyterian ChurchTRANSCRIPT
Vol. XXII, No. 23 | NoVember 10, 2012
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Park Cities Presbyterian Church exists to extend the transforming presence of the Kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ in Dallas and to the world.
It’s Poinsettia time!
Each Christmas season we offer PCPC members the opportunity to purchase a poinsettia ($7.50 each) in memory of
or in honor of a friend or family member. They will be in the Sanctuary, Sunday, December 11, 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 16 and December 23. 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. Mail it no later than November 28 to insure that your gift is listed in the bulletin insert.
Please print CLEARLY as you complete the form.
Requests received later than December 3, 2012, will miss the insert printing deadline.
Poinsettia reservation formPlease reserve one plant ($7.50 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 3, 2012.
Friday, November 168:00 pm, Cambridge Hall
Friday, November 166:00 pm, FellowsHip Hall
A cAll to fAst for the increAse of Adoption And the decreAse of Abortion
saturday & suNday, November 10–11 6:00 pm–6:00 pm
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hungeringforlife
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hungering for lifeMark Davis will call the church to fast and pray for many things, among them, that adoption increase and abortion decrease. The fast will take place from Saturday, November 10, 6:00 pm, until Sunday, November 11, 6:00 pm. The fast will culminate in a worship service at 5:00 pm on Sunday followed by a potluck dinner at 6:00 pm in Fellowship Hall. Sign up to pray with others at the home of David and Nancy Burgher on Saturday, November 10, 6:00 pm-midnight. Visit www.pcpc.org/events/8265 to register for prayer at the Burghers’ and the potluck dinner. Contact [email protected] or 214-224-2740.
sunday evening communionJoin us Sunday, November 11, 5:00 pm, Sanctuary to break the Hungering for Life fast and celebrate the Lord’s Supper. Contact [email protected] or 214-224-2632.
helping hands eventOn Saturday, November 10, 8:00 am–1:00 pm, Room 263, be the hands and feet of Jesus and join the deacons to help single moms, widows/ers, senior adults, and those with chronic illness by doing odd jobs around their homes. Contact [email protected] or 214-224-2742.
art+spiritOn selected Tuesdays, this fall, 7:00–8:30 pm, Oak Lawn West, explore, express, and encourage at Art + Spirit: A spiritual study for creative minds. Schedule: November 13: Scott Hall, architect, will be speaking on “Sacred and Secular Space in 21st Century America: What happens when we mingle the two.” November 27: Ginger Geyer, porcelain artist, will be speaking on “Humor and Heresy, Hope, and Redemption.” December 11: Lyle Novinski, artist, architect, and professor, will be speaking on “The Art of Visualizing Advent.” Register at www.pcpc.org. Contact [email protected] or 214-224-2739.
thanksgiving potluck dinner & smu international student recitalJoin us on Friday, November 16, for two exciting events. At 6:00 pm, Fellowship Hall, there will be a potluck Thanksgiving dinner hosting SMU international students introducing them to this great American tradition. Bring a traditional Thanksgiving dish to share. For dinner information, contact [email protected] or 214-224-2551. Then at 8:00 pm, Cambridge Hall, enjoy energetic and beautiful chamber music performed by members of Southern Methodist University’s outstanding and diverse international student body. For concert information, contact [email protected] or 214-224-2633.
old-fashioned hymn singDo you love the old hymns? Then don’t miss this hour as we sing hymns joyously to the Lord, Sunday, November 25, 11:00 am, Room 259. Everyone is invited. Contact [email protected] or 214-224-2736.
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, [email protected] or 214-224-2693.
60+ Community
the dead sea scrollsDon’t miss this opportunity to see the Dead Sea Scrolls, Tuesday, November 13, 9:30 am–3:00 pm, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Contact [email protected] or 214-224-2771.
urban ministries
voice of hopeUrban Ministries has scheduled a day for the high school outreach (college prep) at Voice of Hope, November 13, 6:00–8:00 pm. We need willing volunteers with a serving heart to love and encourage these kids. Contact Yian Liu, [email protected] or 214-224-2520.
wdcc thanksgiving outreachWest Dallas Community Church would love to have their friends and family join them for this great opportunity to serve others, Thursday, November 22, 6:00–11:00 am, West Dallas Community Church. Contact Greg Jones, [email protected] or 214-637-7741 ext. 108.
get involved with equipThe EQUIP program through PCPC seeks to prevent financial despair that leads to hopelessness by not only meeting the immediate monetary need but by providing weekly mentoring and spiritual and emotional support to those who have nowhere else to turn. Join us as we help others and call upon the name of the Lord. Contact Linda Wells, [email protected] or 214-632-2088.
marriages
• Maria Imelda Martinez and Brent Haydon Ottmers, on October 19, 2012
sympathy
• Ellen and Skip Solomon (CC#20), on the loss of her mother, Jeanne Elliott, on October 21, 2012
• Terri and Larry Sengbush (CC#17), on the loss of his mother, Earlene Vogel Sengbush, on October 26, 2012
“God is so boundlessly pleased with Jesus that in Him
He is altogether well pleased with us.”
— Charles Spurgeon
our fAmily events & Announcements
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November 10, 2012 This Week 3
general fund budget
2012/2013 operating budget
July 1–October 28, 2012 budget
July 1–October 28, 2012 giving
Budget variance
$12,200,000
$3,007,586
$2,725,541
($282,045)
november
10 Helping Hands, 8:00 am–1:00 pm, Room 263, 224-2742
10 World Justice Shoppe trunk show, 3:00–5:00 pm, 7111 La Vista Dr., 406-7378
10–11 Hungering for Life, 6:00 pm, PCPC, 224-2740
11 Sunday evening Communion service, 5:00 pm, PCPC, 224-2632
13 Dead Sea Scrolls (60+), 9:30 am–3:00 pm, Ft. Worth, 224-2771
13 Voice of Hope, 6:00–8:00 pm, PCPC, 224-2520
13 Art+Spirit, 7:00–8:30 pm, Oak Lawn West, 224-2739
15 The Bridge, 6:30–8:30 pm, 3929 Centenary, 224-2725
16 SMU International Student Recital, 8:00 pm, Cambridge Hall, 224-2633
16 Thanksgiving potluck dinner, 6:30 pm, Fellowship Hall, 224-2551
20 Circle 5, 10:00 am, 1 Duncannon Ct., 361-4704
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/[email protected]
4124 Oak Lawn Avenue Dallas, TX 75219214-224-2500www.pcpc.orgwww.facebook.com/parkcitiespca www.twitter.com/pcpcnewsbit.ly/pcpc-app
Women
world justice shoppe trunk showWe will be selling jewelry made by women in a safe house in Nepal; bags, purses, and wallets made by women in Thailand; jewelry and bags made by women in Cambodia; and bags made by women in India on Saturday, November 10, 3:00–5:00 pm, 7111 La Vista Drive. Light hors d’oerves, desserts, and drinks will be served, so even if you do not want to shop, please come by to see what women are doing to better their lives. Contact Susan White, [email protected] or 214-406-7378.
the bridgeWant to make the large church community a bit smaller? Join us Thursday, November 15, 6:30-8:30 pm, 3929 Centenary, to hear Betsy Newman’s story. Dinner is $10, but the fellowship is free! Contact Nancy Snell, [email protected] or 214-224-2725.
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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22 WDCC Thanksgiving outreach, 6:00–11:00 am, WDCC, 637-7741 ext. 108
25 Old-fashioned hymn sing, 11:00 am, Room 259, 224-2736
27 Art+Spirit, 7:00–8:30 pm, Oak Lawn West, 224-2739
29 Advent prayer, 7:00–8:30 pm, 3814 Potomac, 224-2725
december
11 Art+Spirit, 7:00–8:30 pm, Oak Lawn West, 224-2739
12 Advent Memorial Service, 5:30 pm, Chapel, 224-2632
16 Lessons & Carols, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary, 224-2632
24 Christmas Eve family service, 5:00 pm, Sanctuary, 224-2632
24 Christmas Eve candlelight service, 10:00 pm, Sanctuary, 224-2632
BaptismsOctober 21, 2012 James baxter manley
son of Megan and Kyle Manley
titus daniel rognstadson of Olivia and Daniel Rognstad
madeline alaine Chumleydaughter of Julie and Andrew Chumley
betsy grace manleydaughter of Megan and Kyle Manley
bailey olivia rognstaddaughter of Olivia and Daniel Rognstad
circle 5 meetingCircle 5 will meet Tuesday, November 20, 10:00 am, 1 Duncannon Ct. Questions? Contact Peggy Skidmore, [email protected] or 214-361-4704.
advent prayerJoin us for this time of prayer and worship as we celebrate the coming King, Thursday, November 29, 7:00–8:30 pm, 3814 Potomac. Contact [email protected] or 214-224-2725.
Community neWs
women’s leadership conferenceAll About Influence is a women’s conference featuring Margaret Feinberg, Monday, November 12, 8:30 am–3:30 pm, Dallas Theological Seminary. For more information visit www.dts.edu or contact [email protected] or 214-224-2725.
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Park Cities Presbyterian ChurchJD Lemming, editor4124 Oak Lawn AvenueDallas, Texas 75219-3152214-224-2711 • fax 214-224-2711www.pcpc.org
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