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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. VOL. XXI, NO. 24 | NOVEMBER 26, 2011 EVERYONE Old-fashioned hymn sing Join us for an old-fashioned hymn sing on Sunday, November 27, 11:00 am, Cambridge Hall. Everyone is invited. Contact [email protected] or 214-224-2736. Anticipating Emmanuel Celebrate His coming on the first Sunday of Advent as we gather to worship Him through His Word and both visual and musical art on Sunday, November 27, 7:00 pm, Chapel. Works of art by John Cobb will be on display and pianist Alexander McDonald will play. Contact [email protected] or 214-224-2739. Boxes of Blessing Calling all ages! Come for as long as you can stay to assemble over 5,000 food boxes so our Urban Ministries partners can distribute the baskets to families in need on Saturday, December 10, 9:00 am–1:00 pm, 6100 Cedar Springs. Register your family to serve or deliver a Christmas box of food to a family at www.pcpc.org/registrations by Thursday, December 8. Contact [email protected] or 214-224-2520. Noël concert The PCPC adult, youth, and children's choirs will present Hodie by Ralph Vaughan Williams—an epic retelling of the birth of Christ full of color, mystery, and pageantry on Sunday, December 11, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary. This concert, always a Christmas highlight, will also feature favorite Christmas carols, all accompanied by symphony orchestra. Register for childcare by calling 214-706-2797 by Thursday, December 8. Contact [email protected] or 214-224-2635. Advent Memorial Service The Advent Memorial Service is an intimate gathering, which ministers to those who are grieving the loss of family members or loved ones. Join us Wednesday, December 14, 5:30 pm, Chapel. Scripture readings, Christmas carols, prayers, and the preaching of God's Word proclaim the hope we have in Christ. Contact [email protected] or 214-224-2638. Remember the Nations Sunday 2 Holiday service opportunities 2 End-of-year contributions 2 Voice of Hope Christmas Project 3 Join us for worship this Advent season beginning Sunday, November 27 see page 2 Boxes of Blessing Saturday December 10 9:00 am–1:00 pm

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Page 1: THIS WEEK: November 26, 2011

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. XXI, No. 24 | NoVember 26, 2011

EvEryonE

Old-fashioned hymn singJoin us for an old-fashioned hymn sing on Sunday, November 27, 11:00 am, Cambridge Hall. Everyone is invited. Contact [email protected] or 214-224-2736.

Anticipating EmmanuelCelebrate His coming on the first Sunday of Advent as we gather to worship Him through His Word and both visual and musical art on Sunday, November 27, 7:00 pm, Chapel. Works of art by John Cobb will be on display and pianist Alexander McDonald will play. Contact [email protected] or 214-224-2739.

Boxes of BlessingCalling all ages! Come for as long as you can stay to assemble over 5,000 food boxes so our Urban Ministries partners can distribute the baskets to families in need on Saturday, December 10, 9:00 am–1:00 pm, 6100 Cedar Springs. register your family to serve or deliver a Christmas box of food to a family at www.pcpc.org/registrations by Thursday, December 8. Contact [email protected] or 214-224-2520.

Noël concertThe PCPC adult, youth, and children's choirs will present Hodie by ralph vaughan Williams—an epic retelling of the birth of Christ full of color, mystery, and pageantry on Sunday, December 11, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary. This concert, always a Christmas highlight, will also feature favorite Christmas carols, all accompanied by symphony orchestra. register for childcare by calling 214-706-2797 by Thursday, December 8. Contact [email protected] or 214-224-2635.

Advent Memorial ServiceThe Advent Memorial Service is an intimate gathering, which ministers to those who are grieving the loss of family members or loved ones. Join us Wednesday, December 14, 5:30 pm, Chapel. Scripture readings, Christmas carols, prayers, and the preaching of God's Word proclaim the hope we have in Christ. Contact [email protected] or 214-224-2638.

remember the Nations Sunday 2

Holiday service opportunities 2

end-of-year contributions 2

Voice of Hope Christmas Project 3

Join us for worship this Advent season beginning Sunday, November 27see page 2

Boxes of Blessing

SaturdayDecember 109:00 am–1:00 pm

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THiS WEEk november 26, 20112

a N N o u N c e m e N T So u r f a m i l y

Remember the Nations SundayMichael oh will encourage us from God's Word, and you will hear from and meet many PCPC missionaries serving around the world. Join us Sunday, January 22, PCPC. register for child for our kids' Adventure in Missions through one of these ways: www.pcpc.org/registrations, [email protected], or 214-224-2551. register for childcare by calling 214-706-2797 by Thursday, January 19. Contact [email protected] or 214-224-2551.

Advent servicesJoin us on Sunday for our Advent series beginning Sunday, November 27 entitled Why Did Christ Come. Contact [email protected] or 214-224-2632.

New in the Librarynew for adults: Feelings and Faith—Cultivating Godly emotions in the Christian life, by Brian S. Borgman; Steve Jobs, by Walter isaacson; The Meaning of Marriage, by Timothy keller. For Christmas: The Shepherd's Gift, by Mary Calhoun; Great Joy, by kate DiCamillo; God with Us—Discovering the meaning of Christmas, by various Christian writers. For juniors: Raiders from the Sea, by Lois Walfred Johnson; Turn Homeward, Hannalee, by Patricia Beatty. For children: Caedmon's Song, by ruth Ashby; Once upon a Time Saints, by Ethel Pochocki. visit http://library.pcpc.org or contact [email protected] or 214-224-2673.

Caring for those in needDuring the holidays, if individuals ask for money or items, please do not give money—refer them to the information Desk to fill out a Good Samaritan application. Contact [email protected] or 214-224-2520.

Holiday Service OpportunitiesThere are many ways to help this holiday season: Serve at one of our 17 ministry partners, donate money or gift cards at our Christmas tree in the main hall, and donate new or gently used items to the donation boxes in the main hall. Download our brochure for more details at www.pcpc.org. Contact [email protected] or 214-224-2520.

Cans for the KingdomLet's collect 10,000 cans for the kingdom by Sunday, December 4. you may donate the following suggested items in the large soup cans throughout the church or bring them to the elementary commons area next to the red desk: meat, chili/stew, soup, beans, juice/milk, nuts, and fruit. The items we collect will be used for the Christmas Boxes on Saturday, December 10. visit http://urban.pcpc.org or contact [email protected] or 214-224-2568.

End-of-year contributionsin order to comply with irS regulations for contributions to churches, the following rules will apply to your December contributions:

Will be reported as 2011 contributions z Checks written in December 2011, deposited in the mail, and postmarked December 2011, but not received until January 2012

z Checks written in December 2011 and deposited in December church offerings

z Checks written in December 2011 and physically received in December 2011*

*Please make sure that all donations are included in the offering on Sunday, December 25, mailed, or hand delivered to a drop box at the church office before 5:00 pm on December 30, as the church offices will be closed the week of December 26-30.

Will be reported as 2012 contributions z Checks written in December 2011 and mailed, but not postmarked, until January 2012

z Checks written in December 2011 and deposited in church offerings in January 2012

z Checks written and deposited in church offerings in January 2012

irS regulations specify that a contribution is made at the time delivery is effected for tax purposes. irS also requires individuals to have a giving statement on the letterhead of the charitable organization prior to filing your tax return.

Please remember these guidelines as you prepare to meet your financial commitment to the ministry of PCPC. Thank you for your part in helping us reach our financial goal for the fiscal year 2011–2012. Contact [email protected] or 214-224-2503.

New nursing mothers roomroom located directly under the Sanctuary in room 101n with a live video of the sermon! Contact [email protected] or 214-224-2566.

ESL needs Christmas giftsDonate children's movies, music, and board games for our ESL families for Christmas! Contact [email protected] or 214-224-2528.

ESL kid-care volunteers neededWe need volunteers for our kid-care program (ages 6–12) Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Contact [email protected] or 214-224-2528.

Urban Ministries open positionWe have an open position for a full-time Coordinator in Urban Ministries. E-mail a resume to [email protected]. visit www.jobsatpcpc.org or contact [email protected] or 214-224-2712.

"Would you know who is the greatest saint

in the world? It is not he who prays the most

or fasts the most... but it is he who is always

thankful to God, who receives everything

as an instance of God's goodness and has a heart always ready

to praise God for it."—William Law

Births z adam James alonso son of Carol

and Todd Alonso, on october 27, 2011

Deaths z laurie Glasgow (CC#01) on

november 9, 2011, wife of Hank Glasgow (CC#01); mother of Sam owen (CC#01); sister of Tom (and Wylly) Goodson (CC#22)

z christie la rash (CC#09) on november 15, 2011, daughter of Suzie and Steve la rash (CC#09); sister of robbie (and caroline la rash) (CC#09) and lindsay (and Phillip mcKinney) (CC#14).

Sympathy z Penny Giles (CC#22) on the loss of

her husband; Gretchen Giles (CC#22) on the loss of her father, John F. Giles iii, on September 29, 2011

z Beverly and Bob Holmes (CC#02) on the loss of her brother, ronald D. Hagood, on november 5, 2011

z margaret Kunkel (CC#15) on the loss of her father-in-law, Charles kunkel, on november 15, 2011

c a l e N D a r

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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/[email protected]

Park Cities Presbyterian ChurchPresbyterian church in america4124 oak Lawn Avenue Dallas, TX 75219214-224-2500www.pcpc.orgwww.facebook.com/parkcitiespca www.twitter.com/pcpcnews

General fund budget

2011/2012 operating budget

July 1–November 13, 2011 budget

July 1–November 13, 2011 giving

budget variance

Artists' registration for Arts Festivalregistration for the 2012 spring Arts Festival, The Passion and the Promise will be open Tuesday, January 3–Tuesday, february 14. visit www.pcpcartsfestival.org or contact [email protected] or 214-224-2739.

White Rock MarathonThe White rock Marathon will pass by PCPC on Lakeside Drive Sunday, December 4, causing access and parking changes. See the map for the marathon's route at www.pcpc.org.

STUDEnT MiniSTriES

Voice of Hope Christmas ProjectSixth–twelfth grade Bible studies will have the opportunity to adopt a family from West Dallas and then shop together for their adopted family on Saturday, December 17, 9:30 am–12:30 pm, voice of Hope. Contact [email protected] or 214-224-2762.

CoMMUniTy EvEnT

Joy: An Irish Christmaskeith and kristyn Getty's Joy: An irish Christmas concert, brought to you by redeemer Seminary, will be held Thursday, December 8, 7:00 pm, Highland Park Presbyterian Church. There is no cost but seating is limited. reserve your tickets at www.redeemerseminary.org. Contact Hannah king, [email protected] or 732-213-2364.

$11,100,000

$3,305,314

$2,979,866

($325,448)

c a l e N D a r

November27 11:00 am old-fashioned hymn sing, Cambridge Hall, 224-2736

7:00 pm Anticipating emmanuel, Chapel, 224-273928 10:45–11:30 am Song and Story, Room 122, 224-2780

December1–2 7:00–8:30 pm; 10:00–11:30 am Advent Prayer, 3814 Potomac, 369-9140

5 12:00–12:30 pm Pray First, Parlor, 363-158810 9:00 am–1:00 pm boxes of blessing, 6100 Cedar Springs, 224-252011 7:00 pm Noël concert, Sanctuary, 224-263512 10:30–11:30 am Circle 2 meeting, Parlor, 341-9378

10:45–11:30 am Song and Story, Room 122, 224-278014 5:30 pm Advent memorial Service, Chapel, 224-263815 10:00 am–12:30 pm 60+ bible conferences, Oak Lawn West, 224-277117 9:30 am–12:30 pm Voice of Hope Christmas Project, Voice of Hope, 24 5:00 pm and 10:00 pm Christmas eve services, Sanctuary, 224-2632

25 9:30 and 11:00 am Christmas Day services, Sanctuary, 224-2632January

1 9:30 and 11:00 am New Year's Day services, Sanctuary, 224-26328 5:00 and 7:00 pm Adkins and Nielson concert, C.H., 224-263522 remember the Nations Sunday, PCPC, 224-2551

27–28 Women in the Word: A workshop, PCPC, 224-2725February

12 7:00 pm Wayne Watson concert, Sanctuary, 224-263516 6:30–8:30 pm The bridge: What's her story?, 696-4748

March4 7:00 pm Wheaton College Symphony orchestra, Sanctuary, 224-2635

9–13 Austin City Project, T Bar M Sports Camp, 224-276224–Apr 1 Passion and the Promise Arts Festival, Fellowship Hall, 224-2739

April19 6:30–8:30 pm The bridge: What's her story?, 696-4748

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Given by:

Phone number of donor with area code:

in MEMory of:

reSerVe A PoINSeTTIA

Make checks ($7.50 per plant) payable to PCPC and mail to PCPC, attention Jayne Bjork, 4124 oak Lawn Ave., Dallas TX 75219 (mail or hand-delivery to be received by Thursday, December 1!)

in Honor of:Please reserve one plant

Each Christmas season we offer PCPC members the opportunity to purchase a poinsettia ($7.50 each) in memory of or 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 11 and December 18. you may take your plant with you following the Christmas Eve evening services. Please fill out the form below (when ordering multiple plants, please write information on a separate sheet of paper and attach to the form) and mail it no later than monday, November 28 to ensure that your gift is listed in the bulletin insert. requests received later than Thursday, December 1, will likely miss the insert printing deadline.

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Park Cities Presbyterian ChurchMatt rodriguez, editor4124 oak Lawn AvenueDallas, Texas 75219-3152214-224-2711 • fax 214-224-2711www.pcpc.org

VoL. XXI, No. 24 | NoVember 26, 2011

yoUnG FAMiLiES

Song and StoryToddlers, bring your mom for some reading and singing fun on monday, November 28, 10:45–11:30 am, room 122. The last fall meeting will be monday, December 12. Contact [email protected] or 214-224-2780.

WoMEn

Advent PrayerElizabeth robinson will lead us in prayer and worship to celebrate Christ Thursday, December 1, 7:00–8:30 pm or friday, December 2, 10:00–11:30 am, 3814 Potomac. Contact Elizabeth robinson, [email protected] or 214-369-9140.

Pray FirstHelp us pray for our church, families, and more on monday, December 5, 12:00–12:30 pm, Parlor. Contact Phyllis Mabus, [email protected] or 214-363-1588.

Women in the Word: A workshopGrow in your understanding of practical ways to engage Christian teaching friday, January 27–Saturday, January 28, PCPC. register at www.pcpc.org/registrations by friday, December 16. Contact [email protected] or 214-224-2725.

60+ CoMMUniTy

60+ Bible conferencesron Williams will lead us in a time of feasting on God's Word, singing praises, and enjoying food and fellowship on Thursday, December 15, 10:00 am–12:30 pm, oak Lawn West. Breakfast snacks and lunch will be provided. rSvP to [email protected] or 214-224-2771 by Tuesday, December 13.

CANS for the KINGDOM

Let’s collect... 10,000

by Sunday, December 4see page 2