Vol. XXII, No. 22 | october 27, 2012

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

hungeringforlifeSaturday, November 10

6:00 pm fasting and prayer begins Sign up to pray with others at the home of David and Nancy Burgher, 7431 Caruth Blvd., at www.mysignup.com/hungeringforlife.

SuNday, November 115:00 pm worship service in Sanctuary Childcare is provided during the worship service for children birth-age 5. Call 214-224-2600 by thursday, November 8.

6:00 pm potluck dinner in Fellowship Hall to break the fast Sign up for the potluck dinner at www.pcpc.org.

A cAll to fAst for the increAse of Adoption And the decreAse of Abortion

Questions? amy.tassos@pcpc.org or 214-224-2740

60+ Community: Don’t miss this opportunity to see the Dead Sea Scrolls. The cost is $15, plus lunch.

Contact Jane Beasley for details and to reserve your seat on the bus at 214-224-2771 by Friday, November 9.

the dead sea scrolls

November 13, 9:30 am–3:00 pmSouthwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

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discovery of moderN Times.

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—William F. Albright”Lunch Receptionfor former youth intern,

Carrie JusselySunday, November 4High School Room(Oak Lawn East—south end)

immediately following the 11:00 am service

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everyone

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: october 30: Edith Baker, art collector, former gallery owner, will be speaking on “Art without Compromise.” 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 lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739.

helping hands eventIt’s the little things that count. On Saturday, November 10, 8:00 am–1:00 pm, Room 263, be the hands and feet of Jesus and join the deacons and other volunteers to help single moms, widows/ers, senior adults, and those with chronic illness by doing odd jobs around their homes. Contact wilma.morgan@pcpc.org or 214-224-2742.

midweekFall is in full force at PCPC, Wednesdays, through december 5, 5:30–8:30 pm. Vespers is at 5:30 pm, Chapel; dinner at 5:30 pm, Fellowship Hall; and adult classes following dinner. Don’t forget to RSVP for din-ner at 214-224-2826 by 4:00 pm on mondays and for childcare for birth to five-year-olds at 214-706-2797. Contact debbie.blanton@pcpc.org or 214-224-2744.

ground schoolOn Sundays, through may 19, 11:00 am–noon, Room 259, Patrick Lafferty and Tim Jeffress will teach what we believe in the PCA by looking at the Westminster Confession of Faith. This class is open to anyone in the church. Contact amy.tassos@pcpc.org or 214-224-2740.

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 new special introductory video. If you would like to set up an appointment with one of our counselors, or have questions, please contact Jeff White, counseling@pcpc.org or 214-224-2693.

employment opportunityPCPC is seeking qualified individuals for the following position: Full-time Coordinator of Family Ministry. For more information and full job descriptions, visit www.jobsatpcpc.org. Contact john.primrose@pcpc.org or 214-224-2714.

world missions

missionary prayer cardsPCPC-supported missionaries need your prayers. Regularly updated prayer cards can now be down-loaded from www.pcpcmissions.org. Contact marzena.dunham@pcpc.org or 214-224-2523.

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, yianliu2@gmail.com or 214-224-2520.

mercy street prayer walksPlease join us this fall on the first and third Wednes-days of the month, 10:00 am, to pray for the com-munity of West Dallas. We will be meeting at Mercy Street for prayer walks through the neighborhood. Contact Sarah Flores, sarahanneflores@gmail.com or 214-693-4516.

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, and enjoy a Saturday afternoon visiting with friends. Contact Susan White, susankwhite@sbcglobal.net or 214-406-7378.

advent prayerJoin us for a time of prayer and worship as we celebrate Christ, the coming King, thursday, November 29, 7:00–8:30 pm, 3814 Potomac. This is a wonderful time to prepare our hearts for the upcoming Christmas season. Contact mary.haberkorn@pcpc.org or 214-224-2725.

prayer on the porchMeets first mondays, November—may, 3601 Cente-nary. 9:00-9:45 am: group prayer; 9:45 am-end of day: drop-by prayer. Come as you are and share the concerns of your heart. Contact Phyllis Mabus, or 214-363-1588.

births

• ella temple Hufstetler, daughter of Erin and Tyler Hufstetler, on October 9, 2012

marriages

• Megan Kathleen Loftis and Lee michael Loftis, on June 22, 2012

sympathy

• Netta Wilson (CC#13) on the loss of her sister, Linda Lou McCord, on September 26, 2012

• beverly and matt Patrick (CC#05) on the loss of their son, matthew John Patrick, on September 28, 2012

• donda drake (CC#13) on the loss of her son, Edward J. Drake, III, on September 30, 2012

• tom Williams (CC#22) on the loss of his father, Gordon D. Williams, Jr., on October 13, 2012

“God designed the human machine to run on Himself.

He is the fuel our spirits were designed to burn...

It is no good asking God to make us happy in our own way

without bothering about religion. God cannot give us happiness

apart from Himself, because there is no such thing.”

— C. S. Lewis

our fAmily events & Announcements

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general fund budget

2012/2013 operating budget

July 1–October 14, 2012 budget

July 1–October 14, 2012 giving

Budget variance

$12,200,000

$2,615,740

$2,459,866

($155,873)

october

28–5/19 Ground School, Sundays, 11:00 am–noon Oak Lawn West, 224-2740

31–12/5 Midweek, Wednesdays, 5:30–8:30 pm, PCPC, 224-2744

31–12/12 DivorceCare, Wednesdays, 7:00–8:30 pm, Room 263, 224-2683

30 Art+ Spirit, 7:00–8:30 pm, Oak Lawn West, 224-2739

november

1 Prayer on the Porch, 9:00 am, 3601 Centenary, 363-1588

4 Redeeming Sexuality, 11:00 am, Fellowship Hall, 224-2740

4 Missionary Reception, 12:00 pm, High School Room, 224-2762

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

sunday worship

8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 am

communion

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

24/7 prayer hotline

214-224-2680 or 24/7prayer@pcpc.org

4124 Oak Lawn Avenue Dallas, TX 75219214-224-2500www.pcpc.orgwww.facebook.com/parkcitiespca www.twitter.com/pcpcnewsbit.ly/pcpc-app

student ministries

missionary receptionJoin the PCPC High School ministry, Sunday, November 4, 12:00 pm, High School Room, for a lunch reception honoring our former youth intern Carrie Jussely, who is preparing to be a PCPC home church missionary in Asia. Contact sarah.palmer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.

worshiP & arts

smu international student recitalOn Friday, November 16, 8:00 pm, Cambridge Hall, an evening of energetic and beautiful chamber music will be performed by members of Southern Methodist University’s outstanding and diverse international student body, featuring among others, pianist Elizaveta Ivleva and violinist Chee Yun. For more information, contact frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633.

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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

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

The BRIDGeWhat’s her story?Thursday, November 156:30–8:30 pmhome of Nancy Snell3929 Centenary, DallasCost: $10

Want to make the large church community a bit smaller? Join us to hear stories of women in our congregation.

Contact nancysnell@charter.net or 214-224-2725

in cAse you missed it.

heAd to heArtwith Skip & Barbara Ryan

See their video and listen to both Sunday sessions

at www.pcpc.org.

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vol. XXii, No. 22 | 0cTober 27, 2012

guest speaker: dan Wilson, ph.d. of harvest usatopic: “how do We break the cycle of sexual sin?”

This lecture is open to everyone.Note: content may not be appropriate for children under 14.

Questions? amy.tassos@pcpc.org or 214-224-2740Visit www.harvestusa.org for more resources.