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. 7 | APrIL 2, 2011

NEW: 2020 Vision video: the other half 2

Fragrant offering prayer vigil 2

New library online search catalog 2

Ski School (VBS) registration is open 4

Women’s Reflective Retreat

A t least once a year, Christians should have an extended time of solitude

and fellowship with other believers. The Women’s Reflective Retreat will provide 24 hours of refreshment at nearby Montserrat Retreat Center on Lake Dallas, Friday–Saturday, April 8–9. Elizabeth Robinson and Kari Stainback will lead two sessions on the spiritual discipline of evangelism. Fellowship at meals, combined with quietness in between the sessions, will let us unplug from our busy schedules and give us time to read our Bibles, pray, and rest. The cost is $100. Register at www.pcpcwomen.org or at the Women’s Ministry table. Contact laurie.butterfield@pcpc.org or 214-224-2722.

Sunday, April 107:00, Sanctuary

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A German RequiemBy Johannes Brahms

Jenni Till Rasberry, SopranoDavid Robinson, Baritone

The PCPC Chancel Choir presents its first

performance of the Brahms Requiem. Written as a departure from the traditional requiem mass text, this great work sets the scriptural truths of life and death in a practical yet high artistic expression. The work will be sung in English. Admission is free. Visit www.pcpcconcerts.org or contact frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633.

The 60s & 70sREVISITED

the ROCKbehind the

ROLLA dinner/Dance

April 16, 7:00 pm

Calling all Baby Boomers! Spring is here and it is time for some fun! All

Baby Boomers are invited to a warehouse party featuring a live band, The Antiques. Come in your favorite casual dance attire. The cost is $15 per person. Register at www.pcpc.org/registrations by Monday, April 11. Also, you may mail a check to PCPC, attention to Lawan Glasscock. Contact lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739.

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Marriagesz tiffany Dawn Vinyard and Derek Dwayne Wheeless on March 12, 2011

z laura elizabeth Hicks and chester Bolton rollins on March 12, 2011

Sympathiesz Becky and tom Abbott (CC#01) on the loss of his mother, Dorothy O'Leary Abbott, on March 18, 2011

z Mona Mccarty (out-of-town member) on the loss of her father; Melissa and Peter Foley (CC#14) on the loss of her father; Sara Decorvet (out-of-town member) and Pete Foley (CC#14) on the loss of their grandfather, Jim McCarty, on March 19, 2011

z Sally and Gene tobin (CC#10/Covenant) on the loss of her mother; christy and Matt tyson (CC#06) on the loss of her grandmother; elle and Brooks tyson (CC#06) on the loss of their great-grandmother, Sally Teeple, on March 19, 2011

EVERyOnEChristians in the WorkPlaceKent Johnson and Sherry Elston will lead a class outlining how you can participate in this year's national Day of Prayer, Sunday, April 3, 11:00 am, Cambridge hall. Check out www.nationaldayofprayer.com or contact Sherry Elston, selston1@aol.com or 214-529-8372.

Missionary MailingsEncourage your missionaries by writing them a note, Sunday, April 3, 12:15–1:15 pm, Fellowship hall. Food is provided and kids are welcome. Contact whitney.vines@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551.

VOH Champions 4 ChangeJoin us for this service opportunity and lunch, Saturday, April 9, 10:00 am–1:30 pm, at Voice of hope. Contact christina.spruill@pcpc.org or 214-224-2520.

Adoption ministryinterested in learning about Fostering to Adopt? Listen to experts from Covenant Kids, Sunday, April 10, 5:30 pm. Snacks will be provided. RSVP to betty.montague@pcpc.org or 214-224-2683.

WorkPlace Ministries lunchJoin us for lunch, thursday, April 14, noon, Fellowship hall. The cost is $10 per person. Register at www.pcpc.org/registrations by Monday, April 11. Contact lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739.

Holy Week servicesWorship Jesus Christ and meditate on his death on the cross during our holy Week services April 18–22. Services are held daily at noon, and lunch will be available in the Chapel Foyer afterwards for $8. no reservation is necessary. in addition, there is a Vespers service, Wednesday, April 20, 5:30 pm, Chapel, and the annual Maundy Thursday communion service, thursday, April 21, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary. Finally, we'll have three Resurrection Sunday services, April 24, 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 am, Sanctuary (There will not be communion at 8:00 am). Questions? Contact jayne.bjork@pcpc.org or 214-224-2632.

Fragrant Offering prayer vigilJoin us in offering what is like incense to the Lord: prayers for the world, our church, and each other, Friday–Saturday, April 22–23, 6:00 pm–6:00 am, 7431 Caruth Boulevard. Reserve your hour at www.mysignup.com/prayervigil. Contact amy.tassos@pcpc.org or 214-224-2740.

Intro to PCPC classLearn about our vision, ministries, and more, Friday, April 29, 6:30–9:00 pm, Saturday, April 30, 8:00 am–12:30 pm, and Sunday, May 1, 9:30–10:40 am, Room 259. The church-joining date will be Sunday, June 5. Contact debbie.blanton@pcpc.org or 214-224-2744.

Helping Hands Dayhelp single moms, widows, and others who need help with changing light bulbs, organizing closets, raking leaves, fixing running toilets, and more, Saturday, April 30, 8:00 am–1:00 pm, Room 263. Contact wilma.morgan@pcpc.org or 214-224-2742.

Indonesia short-term mission tripJeff White and Keeley Chorn will lead a mission trip to indonesia July 13–23. The team will provide counseling seminars, Bible teaching, and English classes. We need people to teach English as a foreign language. Training and teaching materials are provided. To join this team or to know more, contact jerry.gibson@pcpc.org or 214-224-2525.

Pray for JapanWe are thankful that all of our ministry partners are safe following the earthquake and tsunami. As you pray, please consider giving toward relief efforts via the PCA's Mission to the World at www2.mtw.org.

2020 Vision—Kingdom growth in the USin 1997, PCPC adopted the 2020 Vision to plant 100 churches by the year 2020—50 in the United States and 50 internationally. As of 2011, by God's grace, we are ahead of schedule: 53 churches have been planted internationally and 50 churches and 12 RUF chapters have already been planted in the US through the work of Southwest Church Planting network in Texas, Arizona, new Mexico, and Oklahoma. Check out the new video about the domestic portion of the 2020 Vision at www.pcpcmissions.org/2020-vision.

“No sin is greater than the sin of unbelief, for if union with Christ

is the greatest good, unbelief is the greatest sin.”

—Valley of Vision

New library online search catalog

Our library catalog is now searchable online at http://library.pcpc.org. you can search by author, title, subject,

and more. When online, search for these three books for youth by Patricia St. John entitled, A Courageous Journey; Friska, My Friend: A story of love; and The Other Kitten: A story of giving. Also, see Katie and the Dinosaurs, by James Mayhew, and Holt and the Cowboys, by Jim McCafferty. Stop by the library Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–5:00 pm or Sunday, 9:00 am–1:00 pm.

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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 24/7prayer@pcpc.org

Park Cities Presbyterian ChurchPresbyterian church in America4124 Oak Lawn Avenue Dallas, TX 75219214-224-2500www.pcpc.orgwww.facebook.com/parkcitiespca www.twitter.com/pcpcnews

April6:30 pm; 8:30 am Bible Alive seminar, Fellowship Hall, 224-27406:00 pm; 8:00 am The Knot, Oak Lawn West, 224-268311:00 am Christians in the WorkPlace, Cambridge Hall, 529-837212:15–1:15 pm Missionary Mailings, Fellowship Hall, 224-25513:00 pm Batter Up!, Dr Pepper Ball Park, 224-278012:00–12:30 pm Pray First, Parlor, 363-05586:30–8:30 pm The Bridge, 3828 Southwestern, 224-27226:00–8:00 pm Elementary movie night, Hangout, 224-2568Women's Reflective Retreat, Montserrat Retreat Center, 224-27229:30 am–12:30 pm Voice of hope outreach, Hangout, 224-273410:00 am–1:30 pm VOh Champions 4 Change, Voice of Hope, 224-25205:30 pm Adoption ministry, Home of the Shulls, 224-26837:00 pm A German Requiem concert, Sanctuary, 224-263310:45–11:30 am Song and Story, Room 122, 224-27809:00 am–4:00 pm homestead Craft Village, near Waco, 224-2771noon WorkPlace Ministries lunch, Fellowship Hall, 224-27397:00 pm The Rock Behind the Roll, 1202 Dragon St., 224-2739noon holy Week services, Sanctuary, 224-2632Women's Precept classes will not meet this week, 224-2722

10:00 am Circle 5 meeting, 1204 Presbyterian Village, 8600 Skyline Dr., 361-4704

7:00 pm Maundy Thursday Evening Communion, Sanctuary, 224-26326:00 pm–6:00 am Fragrant Offering prayer, 7431 Caruth Blvd., 224-27408:00, 9:30, 11:00 am Resurrection Sunday services, Sanctuary, 224-26327:00–8:00 pm Half the Church book launch, Fellowship Hall, 224-2722introduction to PCPC class, Room 259, 224-27448:00 am–1:00 pm helping hands Day, Room 263, 224-2742

MayThe Knot, Oak Lawn West, 224-2683Florida trip, Laguna Beach Christian Retreat Center, 224-2762

June4:00 pm Colin howland organ concert, Sanctuary, 224-26339:00 am–noon VBS Ski School, PCPC Ski Lodge, 224-2568

Julyindonesia mission trip, Indonesia, 224-2525Family camp (session 1), Sky Ranch Ute Trail, 903-266-3300Family camp (session 2), Sky Ranch Ute Trail, 903-266-3300

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WOMEnPray Firsthelp us pray for our church, families, and more, Monday, April 4, 12:00–12:30 pm, Parlor. We will also pray with and for you. For information or to submit prayer requests, contact Carri Case, kcases@swbell.net or 214-363-0558.

The BridgeEnjoy a casual dinner, build relationships, and listen to Mary Flo Ridley's story of rescue, thursday, April 7, 6:30–8:30 pm, at the home of nancy Snell, 3828 Southwestern. no RSVP is needed. Dinner is provided for $10. Visit www.pcpcwomen.org or contact laurie.butterfield@pcpc.org or 214-224-2722.

Is your Bible study meeting?Precepts will not meet during holy Week, April 18–22. Contact laurie.butterfield@pcpc.org or 214-224-2722.

Circle 5 meetingCircle 5 will fellowship, tuesday, April 19, 10:00 am, at the home of Ruth Millis, 1204 Presbyterian Village, 8600 Skyline Dr. Questions? Contact Peggy Skidmore, 214-361-4704.

Half the Church book launchJoin us for this book launch featuring Half the Church by Carolyn Custis James, thursday, April 28, 7:00–8:00 pm, Fellowship hall. Contact laurie.butterfield@pcpc.org or 214-224-2722.

STUDEnT MiniSTRiESVoice of Hope outreachFifth–twelfth graders, join us as we help Voice of hope, Saturday, April 9, 9:30 am–12:30 pm, PCPC hangout. We will assist elementary and middle school students with activities and crafts. Contact mary.haberkorn@pcpc.org or 214-224-2734.

VBS Ski School volunteer opportunityhelp us run activities and games for elementary students during this year's VBS Ski School, June 20–23. To volunteer, register at www.pcpc.org/registrations by Monday, June 13. Visit www.pcpckidz.org or contact Taryn Cooper, taryncooper@me.com.

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Retirement home worship schedulez Sunday April 3, 2:00 pm: Caruth haven; 3:30 pm: White Rock Court; 4:00 pm: The Forumz thursday, April 7, 3:00 pm: Monticelloz Sunday, April 10, 1:00 pm: Town Village north; 3:00 pm: Meadowstone; 3:30 pm: White Rock Courtz thursday, April 14, 3:00 pm: Monticello; 3:00 pm: Edgemere

Day trip to Homestead Craft VillageJoin us for this trip to homestead Craft Village, tuesday, April 12, 9:00 am–4:00 pm. you'll enjoy tours, blacksmithing, and more. you'll pay for your lunch, any tours, and any purchases at the gift barn. invite your friends. RSVP to jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771 by Friday, April 8.

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yOUnG FAMiLiESBatter Up!The preschool will go to a Rough Riders game, Sunday, April 3, 3:00 pm, Dr Pepper Ballpark! We secured reserved bullpen seating, food, drinks, and a ball cap. Register by contacting heather.holmes@pcpc.org or 214-224-2780.

Elementary movie nightDress as a princess, warrior, or dragon and see How to Train Your Dragon, Friday, April 8, 6:00–8:00 pm, hangout. The cost is $5 for dinner. RSVP to darian.reichert@pcpc.org or 214-224-2568 by Wednesday, April 6.

Song and StoryKids, bring your moms for this time of singing and storytime, Monday, April 11, 10:45–11:30 am, Room 122. Contact heather.holmes@pcpc.org or 214-224-2780.

VBS Ski SchoolKids age five by 9/1/11 to rising fourth graders, it’s time to register for Ski School (VBS) at the Ski Lodge, Monday–thursday, June 20–23, 9:00 am–noon. Register at www.pcpc.org/registrations. Contact darian.reichert@pcpc.org or 214-224-2568.

Lafferty to speak at Family CampJoin us for family camp July 31–August 6, Sky Ranch at Ute Trail in Colorado. Patrick Lafferty will speak during this week. The cost for one- and two-room cabins are $2,400 and $2,700 per family. Visit www.skyranch.org/familycamp. Register by calling 903-266-3300.

Baptisms, March 20, 2011

William caldwell Hagan

son of Jody and Lance hagan

conner William Hardaway

son of Catherine and Cam hardaway

William James tassos

son of Amy and Taylor Tassos

charles Walker Hagan

son of Jody and Lance hagan

Sutton elaine Kelly

daughter of Amanda and Patrick Kelly