Vol. XXIII, No. 9 | aprIl 27, 2013

This Week

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

in this issue

3 Summer Musikgarten classes are great for kids!

2 Theater camps for kids are coming this summer.

2 Women, come to the quiet and be restored.

O Officer recOmmendatiOns o

PCPC ChanCel Choir and orChestra PerformingMozarts Solemn Vespers, K. 339

and featuring Van Cliburn ComPetition Contender dr. alex mCdonald Performing

Beethovens Piano Concerto No. 4

sunday, may 19, 7:00 Pm, sanCtuary

free admission reserve childcare ages birth-5

72 hours in advance: 214-224-2600 Questions? frances.cope@pcpc.

org or 214-224-2633 www.pcpcconcerts.org

MOZART&BEETHOVEN

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE FOLLOWING CONCERTS

HAVE BEEN CANCELLED:Mary Preston, OrganSunday, April 28

Japan Send-off ConcertSunday, June 2

Weve added a neW concert to our series!

A.s part of PCPCs process of electing elders and deacons, we want our church body to help us learn of men who are growing in their character, giftedness, and in their sense of call to serve our body. The congregation is encouraged each year to recommend men whom they believe to be qualified. The session has approved March 17May 17 as the officer recommendation period for elder and deacon candidates for the Class of 2018.

A screening committee led this year by Ruling Elder Randy Wood and composed of elders, deacons, and laity will interview all men who are recommended and consider their qualifications before submitting a list of potential officer candidates to the session for approval. The men approved by the session will undergo a year of training in classes on the Bible, the Westminster Confession of Faith, the Book of Church Order, and officer specific books, and then stand for election by the congregation in June, 2014.

As you prayerfully consider your recommendations, please reflect on 1 Timothy 3:113, Titus 1:59, and 1 Peter

5:14 as the biblical basis for qualifications. Men who are chosen must meet the qualifications as summarized in the Book of Church Order:

Qualifications of an Elder (BCO 8-2, 3): He that fills this office should possess a competency of human learning and be blameless in life, sound in the faith and apt to teach. He should exhibit a sobriety and holiness of life becoming the Gospel. He should rule his own house well and should have a good report of them that are outside the church. (The elder is) to watch diligently over the flock, that no corruption of doctrine or of morals enter therein.

Qualifications of a Deacon (BCO 9-2, 3): It is the duty of deacons to minister to those who are in need, to the sick, to the friendless, and to any who may be in distress. To the office of deacon, which is spiritual in nature, shall be chosen men of spiritual character, honest repute, exemplary lives, brotherly spirit, warm sympathies, and sound judgment.

Please consider the following as you make recommendations:

You must be a member in good standing of PCPC in order to recommend an individual for an officer position.

Do not recommend a man for office unless you have first obtained his permission to do so.

Officers who have previously served as deacons and elders are eligible to serve again and may be recommended.

At the time of recommendation, an officer candidate must have been a member in good standing of PCPC for the past two years.

Please do not recommend a man who is related to you by blood or marriage.

Recommendation forms are available online or in the literature racks throughout the church. Please submit your form via one of the following confidential ways:

Online: Complete the online form at www.pcpc.org and submit Mail: PCPC, c/o Sally Rogers, 4124 Oak Lawn Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75219Fax: 214-224-2759 Scan: E-mail as attachment to sally.rogers@pcpc.orgPlace: in red box at the Information Center

3 Come welcome new international students to Dallas!

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pcpc bookstore saleSunday, April 28; No, were not closing. This is an inventory reduction sale. Everything in the store will be sold at half price.Store hours: M-F: 8:30 am-5:00 pm; Sun: 9:00 am-1:00 pm. Contact bookstore@pcpc.org or 214-224-2740.

outlaw outpost (Vbs 2013)VBS is riding into town (with 500+ kids) and we need volunteers like Dodge City needed a sheriffreal bad. Register today at www.pcpc.org. Questions? Contact vbs@pcpc.org.

park cities players theater campsIndustry professional Laurie Hargrave will be teaching two four-day camps to rising third through sixth gradersboys and girls. Students can attend one or both weeks as different material will be covered. Camps begin Mondays, June 17 and 24. Each camp will last MondayThursday, 1:004:00 pm. Contact frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633.

ushers neededLooking for a place to serve? Volunteering as an usher once a month is an excellent way to serve our church and meet new people. Sign up for the week of your choice (first, second, third, or fourth Sunday). Contact elaine.montague@pcpc.org or 214-224-2736.

pcpc employment opportunityPCPC seeks a full-time accounting specialist: bookkeeper. For full information regarding this opportunity, please visit http://jobsatpcpc.org. To forward your resum, contact careers@pcpc.org or 214-224-2740.

call to artistsPCPC announces its 2013 Arts Festival theme and dates. Rules and details can be found at www.pcpcartsfestival.com. Mediums include: non-narrative film, painting, sculpture, photography, pen and ink, mixed media, and textile. Registration begins Thursday, August 1, 2013. Show dates are November 817, 2013. The themes are based on Micah 6:8, Live Justly, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly with your God. Contact lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739.

sENior ADuLt CommuNity

homebound member careAre you homebound? Contact us if you know of a PCPC member or regular attendee who is homebound. Our volunteers would love to visit, mail cards, and make phone calls. Contact jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771.

urBAN miNistriEs

get inVolVed with equipEQUIP provides opportunities for the members of PCPC to identify, strengthen, and use their spiritual gifts in serving the least of our brethren in our city. It gives PCPC the opportunity to meet the holistic needs, not just short-term material needs. Visit www.vimeo.com/pcpc to view an inspiring video. Contact lwells2145@gmail.com or 214-632-2088.

act community prayer VisitsJoin ACT for community prayer visits in West Dallas, Saturday, May 11, 1:004:00 pm, as we seek to bring justice to this community. Contact Maria Pacheco, mpacheco@actdallas.org or 214-951-9151.

WomEN

restore retreatAt this spring Restore Retreat we will look at Jesus invitation to be His friend and how that relationship transforms all others. Lets take seriously what it means to be still and know that I am God. If you find that your life is busy, please consider this weekend away, Friday and Saturday, May 1011, Montserrat Retreat Center in Lake Dallas. This simple trip will refresh and restore your soul. There will be time to fellowship together and time to be alone with the Lord. We will also have guided meditation focusing on being a friend of God. The cost is $100 (scholarships available). Register at www.pcpcwomen.org. For more information, contact leslie.newman@pcpc.org or 214-224-2722.

stuDENt miNistriEs

trans:parentingJoin our Middle School Ministry for a one-hour panel discussion with parents and counselors about body image and eating disorders, Sunday, April 28, 10:45 amnoon, PCPC 7th & 8th Room. Bring your questions! Contact mike.haberkorn@pcpc.org or 214-224-2717.

WorLD missioNs

missionary lunch receptionDoulos and New Creations Sunday Morning Communities are hosting a lunch, Sunday, May 19, 12:15 pm, Fellowship Hall, in honor of PCPC home church missionaries Jon and Libby White. Come and welcome them home for a visit and hear how the Lord has been working through them. Donations to cover food costs are welcome. For more information, contact worldmissions@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551.

sympathy

Matt Chase (CC#21) on the loss of his father, Robert Chase, on April 3, 2013

Gene and Norman Wallace (CC#01) on the loss of her mother, Ruby Marshall, on April 13, 2013

deaths

William Bill Cortelyou (CC#22), husband of Bette Cortelyou (CC#22); father of Susan (and Randy) Ray (CC#01); grandfather of Ann, Margaret, and Katherine Ray (CC#01); father of Bill Cortelyou (CC#22); father of Pam (and Brian) Shoults (CC#22); grandfather of Mary and Charlotte Shoults (CC#22), on April 14, 2013

OuR FAmILy EvENTS & ANNOuNCEmENTS

You dont just have to see the sin in your heart

you have to see the heart of your sincosmic treason! All of our sin is a character

assassination of God.Paige Benton Brown

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general fund budget

april

27 Outlaw Outpost (VBS 2013) registration open, vbs@pcpc.org

28 PCPC Bookstore sale ends, 224-2740

28 Trans:parenting, 10:45 amnoon, 7th & 8th grade room, 224-2717

may

1011 Restore, Montserrat Retreat Center, 224-2722

11 ACT community prayer visit, 1:00 pm, West Dallas, 951-9151

16 International student party, 6:00 pm, 3520 Drexel Dr., 224-2528

17 Officer recommendation period ends

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

communion

Sundays, 8:009:00 amWednesday Vespers, 5:306:00 pm

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

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19 Missionary lunch reception, 12:15 pm, Fellowship Hall, 224-2551

19 Mozart & Beethoven concert, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary, 224-2633

june

39 Florida trip 2013, Laguna Beach, 224-2762

17 & 24 PC Players Theater Camps, 1:004:00 pm, 224-2633

187/30 Summer Musikgarten classes, Tuesdays, 10:30 am, 224-2633

esl honorsHelp ESL honor our students with perfect attendance! Donate $15 gift cards to stores like Target, Walmart, and BigLots, or restaurants like McDonalds and Pizza Hut! You can drop off the cards by the church offices or Information Desk anytime, just label them for ESL. Contact elizabeth.cunningham@pcpc.org or 214-224-2528.

international student partySave the date for our international student welcome party! Join us on Thursday, May 16, 6:00-7:30 pm, 3520 Drexel Dr., for a family-friendly, casual evening as we seek to practice Leviticus 19:33 by welcoming a new group of international students to our neighborhood. We would appreciate help providing snacks and beverages for the party, so please RSVP to elizabeth.cunningham@pcpc.org or 214-224-2528, and well let you know what you can contribute.

2012/2013 operating budget

July 1April 14, 2013 budget

July 1April 14, 2013 giving

Budget variance

$12,200,000

$10,045,837

$11,443,255

$1,397,418

Musikgarten suMMer Classes

Introduce your children to the wonderful world of music! Learn through songs, rhythm, and play. Musikgarten classes will last for seven weeks for

children birth to 3 years old.

frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633

Tuesdays at 10:30 am June 18July 30

Its now available in the PCPC information racks or

online at www.pcpc.org!

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VOl. XXIII, NO. 9 | APrIl 27, 2013

RESTORERESTORE Trans:parenTing

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A panel discussion with parents and counselors discussing body image and eating disorders

PCPC Middle School MinistrySunday, April 28

Come to the QuietPark Cities Presbyterian Women

May 1011See page 2