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. 16 | AUGUST 6, 2011 Helping Hands Day 2 Art+Spirit studies 2 New PCPC Classifieds website ministry 3 Safe and Secure lunch 3 "Awesome—it's been an awesome ride," is how Jayne Bjork describes what it's been like to work at PCPC these past twenty years. It started on June 11, 1991, when Jayne stepped into her first office, which she shared with two others, and began answering phones, designing the Sunday Order of Worship, and performing other tasks the elders threw her way. Jayne recalls, "There were so few of us on staff at first, that we all did whatever needed to be done." With time, she even earned a reputation for making a trip or two to the boiler room to turn on the AC! And since that first day, Jayne has created well over 1,040 Orders of Worship for our Sunday, Christmas, Holy Week, Vespers, memorial, concert series, pastor ordinations/installations, and missionary commissioning services—a testimony of her faithfulness to the PCPC family. With time, the Chancel Choir has considered Jayne their "mother" because of her nurture and concern for each member, which numbered twelve at the first rehearsal in 1991. Jayne remembers, "I prepared 80 folders and 12 people came, but we were so excited." Her enthusiasm stemmed from her conviction choir members were not just singers but worship leaders. Jayne also led in the mission field. After the fall of the Soviet Union, she traveled to Moscow in 1992 as part of a short-term mission trip. With interpreter Sergei at hand, Jayne and her team went door-to-door witnessing and saw a retired KGB general, along with his family, trust Christ. Truly, Jayne could sing her favorite hymn "O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus"—especially the part that still chokes her up: "O the deep, deep love of Jesus! 'Tis a heav'n of heav'ns to me; and it lifts me up to glory, for it lifts me up to thee." Jeff Barber adds, "It is really fun to celebrate Jayne Bjork's 20th anniversary as a staff member at PCPC. She is the first to achieve this milestone. We celebrated PCPC's 20th anniversary in May, so this reminds us that Jayne has been a part of PCPC's ministry since the beginning. Jayne serves faithfully with Colin Howland and the rest of our worship team covering many bases, probably the most obvious being the production of our weekly order of worship. Jayne is a shining example of one who not only fulfills her responsibilities with excellence, but also goes about her work in a joyful, Christ-like manner. Jayne is truly a joy to have as a long-standing member of PCPC's ministry team." Jayne, we thank our God in all our remembrance of you because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. With love, The PCPC family Jayne Bjork's 20th anniversary at PCPC Women's fall Bible studies z A Mother's Heart Teachers: Barbara Adams, Linda Dixon, and Carroll Turpin; Tuesdays, September 13–November 15, 10:00– 11:30 am; Fall book: A Heart of Grace: Studies from the Book of Jonah z Precepts Teacher: Susan Keyes; Tuesdays, September 13–November 15, 9:30–11:30 am or 6:30–8:30 pm; Fall study: Ezra /Haggai: Rebuilding the Temple (5 lessons); Nehemiah: Rebuilding, Revival and Restoration of the People of God (5 lessons) z Wednesday Watchmen (morning) Teacher: Becky Bain; Wednesdays, September 14– November 16, 9:30–11:30 am; Fall and Spring Study: Esther: The Queen's Speech (Esther, by Beth Moore.) z Wednesday Watchmen (evening) Teacher: Becky Bain; Wednesdays, September 14– November 16, 6:30–8:00 pm; Fall and Spring Study: Esther: The Queen's Speech (Esther, by Beth Moore.) z WWW: Wisdom for Women in the World Teacher: Kay Gabrysch; Wednesdays, September 14– November 30, 6:30–8:30 pm; Fall and Spring Study: The Rise of the Lord's Anointed: Studies in 1 and 2 Samuel z TMBS: Thursday Morning Bible Study Teacher: Kay Gabrysch; Thursdays, September 15– December 1, 10:00–11:45 am; Fall and Spring Study: The Rise of the Lord's Anointed: Studies in 1 and 2 Samuel z Young Women’s Bible Study For women in their 20s and 30s; Wednesdays, 6:45–8:30 pm, beginning in September; Visit www.pcpcwomen.org for more information about this study Visit www.pcpcwomen.org. Contact laurie.butterfi[email protected] or 214-224-2722.
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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. 16 | August 6, 2011
Helping Hands Day 2 Art+spirit studies 2 New PCPC Classifieds website ministry 3
safe and secure lunch 3
"Awesome—it's been an awesome ride," is how Jayne Bjork describes what it's been like to work at PCPC these past twenty years. It started
on June 11, 1991, when Jayne stepped into her first office, which she shared with two others, and began answering phones, designing the Sunday Order of Worship, and performing other tasks the elders threw her way. Jayne recalls,
"There were so few of us on staff at first, that we all did whatever needed to be done." With time, she even earned a reputation for making a trip or two to the boiler room to turn on the AC! And since that first day, Jayne has created well over 1,040 Orders of Worship for our Sunday, Christmas, Holy Week, Vespers, memorial, concert series, pastor ordinations/installations, and missionary commissioning services—a testimony of her faithfulness to the PCPC family.
With time, the Chancel Choir has considered Jayne their "mother" because of her nurture and concern for each member, which numbered twelve at the first rehearsal in 1991. Jayne remembers, "I prepared 80 folders and 12 people came, but we were so excited." Her enthusiasm stemmed from her conviction choir members were not just singers but worship leaders.
Jayne also led in the mission field. After the fall of the Soviet Union, she traveled to Moscow in 1992 as part of a short-term mission trip.
With interpreter Sergei at hand, Jayne and her team went door-to-door witnessing and saw a retired KGB general, along with his family, trust Christ. Truly, Jayne could sing her favorite hymn
"O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus"—especially the part that still chokes her up: "O the deep, deep love of Jesus! 'Tis a heav'n of heav'ns to me; and it lifts me up to glory, for it lifts me up to thee."
Jeff Barber adds, "It is really fun to celebrate Jayne Bjork's 20th anniversary as a staff member at PCPC. She is the first to achieve this milestone. We celebrated PCPC's 20th anniversary in May, so this reminds us that Jayne has been a part of PCPC's ministry since the beginning. Jayne serves faithfully with Colin Howland and the rest of our worship team covering many bases, probably the most obvious being the production of our weekly order of worship. Jayne is a shining example of one who not only fulfills her responsibilities with excellence, but also goes about her work in a joyful, Christ-like manner. Jayne is truly a joy to have as a long-standing member of PCPC's ministry team."
Jayne, we thank our God in all our remembrance of you because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.
With love,
The PCPC family
Jayne Bjork's 20th anniversary at PCPCWomen's fall Bible studies
z A Mother's HeartTeachers: Barbara Adams, Linda Dixon, and Carroll Turpin; Tuesdays, September 13–November 15, 10:00–11:30 am; Fall book: A Heart of Grace: Studies from the Book of Jonah
z PreceptsTeacher: Susan Keyes; Tuesdays, September 13–November 15, 9:30–11:30 am or 6:30–8:30 pm; Fall study: Ezra /Haggai: Rebuilding the Temple (5 lessons); Nehemiah: Rebuilding, Revival and Restoration of the People of God (5 lessons)
z Wednesday Watchmen (morning)Teacher: Becky Bain; Wednesdays, September 14–November 16, 9:30–11:30 am; Fall and Spring Study: Esther: The Queen's Speech (Esther, by Beth Moore.)
z Wednesday Watchmen (evening)Teacher: Becky Bain; Wednesdays, September 14–November 16, 6:30–8:00 pm; Fall and Spring Study: Esther: The Queen's Speech (Esther, by Beth Moore.)
z WWW: Wisdom for Women in the WorldTeacher: Kay Gabrysch; Wednesdays, September 14–November 30, 6:30–8:30 pm; Fall and Spring Study: The Rise of the Lord's Anointed: Studies in 1 and 2 Samuel
z TMBS: Thursday Morning Bible StudyTeacher: Kay Gabrysch; Thursdays, September 15–December 1, 10:00–11:45 am; Fall and Spring Study: The Rise of the Lord's Anointed: Studies in 1 and 2 Samuel
z Young Women’s Bible StudyFor women in their 20s and 30s; Wednesdays, 6:45–8:30 pm, beginning in September; Visit www.pcpcwomen.org for more information about this study
Visit www.pcpcwomen.org. Contact [email protected] or 214-224-2722.
THIS WEEK August 6, 20112
A n n o u n c e M e n T So u r f A M i l Y
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Missionary reception for the RheasWe will celebrate the commissioning of our home church missionaries to Cambodia, Akemi and Bill Rhea. Join us Sunday, August 7, 12:10 pm, Fellowship Hall. you are invited to join the Shepherds of Souls Sunday Morning Community for a light lunch. A small donation will be welcomed to help cover the cost of food. RSVP to [email protected] or 214-224-2551 by Saturday, August 6.
Helping Hands DayHelp single moms, widows, and others who need help with changing light bulbs, organizing closets, raking leaves, fixing running toilets, and more. Join us Saturday, August 27, 8:00 am–1:00 pm, Room 263. Contact [email protected] or 214-224-2742.
Art+SpiritA life in the arts is filled with challenges and opportunity. How we handle them profoundly affects us. Join us September 20–november 15, 7:00–8:30 pm, Oak Lawn West. These free studies in the comfortable environment of PCPC's Oak Lawn West building will examine what it means to exist as an artist and a person of faith. Bring your sketchbook! Registration for Art+Spirit is open Monday, August 15–Saturday, September 17, by contacting [email protected] or 214-224-2739.
From the 20Please save the date to enjoy food, fellowship, and fun with your entire church family. Join us Sunday, September 25, 4:30–8:00 pm, SMU—Gerald R. Ford Stadium. Contact [email protected] or 214-224-2775.
The Passion and the Promise Arts FestivalThe 2012 Arts Festival theme will be The Passion and the Promise. There is a competition to create a logo for the festival. Download the rules at www.pcpc.org. you may submit your entry through Thursday, August 25, to [email protected]. The call to artists will likely be in october. The festival will begin Saturday, March 24–Sunday, April 1, noon–6:00 pm. Contact [email protected] or 214-224-2739.
Twin and queen beds neededSeveral ministries have expressed a great need for beds. Consider donating twin and queen beds and matresses. These beds will go to those who currently sleep on the floor. Contact [email protected] or 214-224-2520.
Dallas Pregnancy Resource CenterConsider serving at Dallas Pregnancy Resource Center (DPRC), Jupiter and Greenville locations. We need daytime lay-counselors for the Monday–Thursday, 9:30 am–1:30 pm or 1:30–5:30 pm shift. If interested, RSVP for the next training session Saturday, August 13, 9:00 am–1:00 pm, West Dallas office, 3901 Holystone. Also, DPRC needs new car seats and all size diapers. Contact Earlene Jones, [email protected] or 214-905-9068.
Missionary family needs a carDo you have an extra car that you could loan to PCPC-supported missionaries from Saturday, July 30–Wednesday, August 31, or any time in between? The missionaries will have insurance and US drivers licenses. Contact Cindy Rhea, [email protected] or 214-265-1275.
School clothes neededESL/Urban Ministries is collecting gently used coats, shoes, and school clothing for both children and adults. Remember our students as you go through your closets to prepare for fall—many of our students go without coats or warm clothing. Donations can be left at the information desk weekdays or on Sundays. Contact [email protected].
Parking lot noticeFor years, our neighbors at the Shops of Highland Park have graciously shared their lower parking area with the church congregation to help accommodate our parking needs. They look forward to many more years of happily sharing this parking area with the church congregation for Sunday morning services. However, we have noticed recently that there has been an increase in demand for parking space during the week and in the evening from the Shops' customers and tenants. Therefore, we have decided the neighborly thing to do is to ask our members and guests to please refrain from parking anywhere on the Shops of Highland Park property except during Sunday morning services times. We feel doing this will help our neighbor best meet the needs of its customers and tenants.
Celebrate the Lord's SupperWe will celebrate the Lord's Supper during all three services Sunday, September 11, 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 am. Contact [email protected] or 214-224-2632.
Business mentors neededThirty grads from Pinkston High School each need a business mentor to walk alongside them through their young Life and Mercy Street training program and during their first 90 days on the job. Contact [email protected] or 214-224-2520.
"Cast your deadly ‘doing’ down— Down at Jesus’ feet;
Stand in Him, in Him alone, Gloriously complete."
—James Procter
Births z Andrew Haynes Morrison son of
Sarah and Chris Morrison, on July 17, 2011
z Barrett Michael Benson son of Amy and Bryce Benson, on July 20, 2011
z Susanna Grace flanagan daughter of Megan and Brian Flanagan, on July 25, 2011
Marriages z caroline Pedarre lamberth and
John Mark Scruggs on July 16, 2011
z Jacquelyn Dawn Bateman and Dan Christian Woldelt III on July 23, 2011
z Pam Burkhead and David Seifert on July 23, 2011
Sympathies z Betty franklin (CC#09) on the loss
of her son, Bobby Franklin, on July 26, 2011
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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]
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General fund budget
2011/2012 operating budget
July 1–July 24, 2011 budget
July 1–July 24, 2011 giving
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New PCPC Classifieds website ministryWe are excited to announce a long-awaited ministry to the church—our own classified section on the website at http://classifieds.pcpc.org. We will electronically publish the classifieds, which will be updated every two weeks, on the first and 15th of the month. Members may submit ads for roommates needed, garage sales, job postings, etc., but we cannot accept ads for professional sales or services. Contact Amy Mackenroth, [email protected].
yOUNG FAMILIES
Song and StoryBeat the summer heat with some wiggly-giggly, laugh-out-loud reading and singing fun. Join us Monday, August 8, 10:45–11:30 am, Room 122. No RSVP needed. Interested in helping? Contact [email protected] or 214-224-2780.
Safe and SecureRick Braschler of Kanakuk Kamps will share how to provide a safe and secure environment for kids! Lunch is complimentary for Children’s Ministry volunteers for the 2011–12 school year. Join us Sunday, August 21, 12:30–1:30 pm, Fellowship Hall. All others attending, please bring $10. RSVP to [email protected] or 214-224-2729 by Saturday, August 20.
Children's and youth choirsWe are eager to come alongside parents as they encourage music and worship literacy in the lives of their children. A new choir semester begins in September, offering wonderful opportunities for everyone, kindergarten through grade 12, to sing God’s praises. Contact [email protected] or 214-224-2636.
Children's Ministry volunteers neededJoin our Children’s Ministry team Sunday mornings as we shape our covenant children’s stories (lives) for Christ. We need teachers and teaching assistants for children ages newborn through fourth grade. Get ready to have your story (life) shaped as well! Contact [email protected] or 214-224-2566.
STUDENT MINISTRIES
High school guys basketballAll high school guys are invited to play basketball at the Preston Road Church of Christ gym. Join us Monday, August 8, 2:45–4:00 pm, Preston Road Church of Christ Gym. Invite your friends and join us. Contact [email protected] or 214-212-7970.
Seventh–eighth grade guys eventThis summer, the PCPC Middle School Ministry will offer various activities for seventh and eighth graders every other Wednesday. Join us Wednesday, August 10. The activities will change in time and location, so please go to www.pcpcmiddleschool.org to check for updates. Contact [email protected] or 214-799-7838.
What's Up WednesdayHigh schoolers, join us Wednesday, August 10, 7:00 pm, Rangers Ballpark. Drop off and pick up in the PCPC parking lot. Bring $15 for your ticket plus extra money for food and snacks. Sign up in Sunday school or on the PCPC high school youth facebook page by Monday, August 8. Contact [email protected] or 214-224-2733.
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c A l e n D A rAugust
7 12:10 pm Rhea missionary reception, Fellowship Hall, 224-25518 10:45–11:30 am song and story, Room 122, 224-2780
2:45–4:00 pm H.s. guys basketball, Preston Road CoC Gym, 212-797010 seventh–eighth grade guys event, 799-7838
7:00 pm What's up Wednesday, Rangers Ballpark, 224-273321 12:30–1:30 pm safe and secure, Fellowship Hall, 224-272927 8:00 am–1:00 pm Helping Hands Day, Room 263, 224-2742
September20 10:00 am Circle 5 meeting, 7215 Stefani Dr., 361-4704
20–Nov 15 7:00–8:30 pm Art+spirit, Oak Lawn West, 224-273925 4:30–8:00 pm From the 20, SMU—Gerald R. Ford Stadium, 224-2775
March24–Apr 1 the Passion and Promise Arts Festival, Fellowship Hall, 224-2739
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College Ministry Zambia mission tripThe PCPC College Ministry is planning a mission trip to Lusaka, Zambia, to bring the love of Christ to the children of Africa. We hope to take 20 college students as we partner with Arise Africa to help run a kids' Bible camp and build part of a school. The dates of the trip are Thursday, December 29–Sunday, January 8. There is an optional side trip to Victoria Falls that would extend the length of the trip by two days. Because space is limited, we are asking college students to fill out an application and meet for an interview. We encourage students to apply sooner rather than later, as we hope to plan our travel and start raising support as soon as possible. Contact [email protected] or 214-224-2731.
WOMEN
Circle 5 meetingCircle 5 will enjoy fellowship with each other. Join us Tuesday, September 20, 10:00 am, home of Peggy Skidmore, 7215 Stefani Dr. Contact Peggy Skidmore, [email protected] or 214-361-4704. a seminar on
child protection
Sunday, August 2112:30–1:30 pm
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New August PCPC WITNESS!
Inside the new August issue you'll learn about VBS Ski School, the youth's Florida trip, the Men's prayer retreat, WorkPlace Ministries, Mercy Street, ESL, missions, rebuilding lives in Japan, and more. Enjoy reading your August PCPC WITNESS online at www.pcpc.org.
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