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VoL. XXI, No. 8 | APrIL 16, 2011

Fragrant offering prayer vigil 2

WorkPlace Ministries lunch 2

Pit Stop baseball game 3

Musikgarten registration now open 3

HOLY WEEK SERVICES*Monday-Friday, April 18-22, 12:00 pm, Sanctuary

VESPERS, April 20, 5:30 pm

MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE*Thursday, April 21, 7:00 pm, Sanctuary

RESURRECTION SUNDAY SERVICESSunday, April 24 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 am Sanctuary(no communion at 8:00 am)

* Childcare is provided by reservation for children ages birth through �ve by calling 214-706-2797. The deadline is 48 hours before each event.

Questions? jayne.bjork@pcpc.org or 214-224-2632

Holy Week Seven Scenes from the Cross

Monday, April 18, noon* Scene 1: With the Criminals, Mike Rasmussen

Tuesday, April 19, noon* Scene 2: Dying to Save, Josh Geiger

Wednesday, April 20, noon* Scene 3: Mother and Son, Chad Scruggs

Wednesday, Vespers, 5:30 pm** Scene 4: Abandoned, Mark Fulmer

Thursday, April 21, noon* Scene 5: Thirst, Jeff Hatton

Maundy Thursday, 7:00 pm** Scene 6: Finished, Mark Davis

Good Friday, April 22, noon*** Scene 7: Into the Father's Hands, Patrick Lafferty

Fragrant Offering prayer vigil, April 22–23, 6:00 pm–6:00 am, 7431 Caruth Boulevard

Resurrection Sunday, April 24, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 am Worship services (no communion at 8:00 am)

* Special music for meditation will begin 10 minutes before each noon service. After each of these services, lunch will be available in the Chapel Foyer for $8—no reservation is necessary.

** The Lord's Supper will be served at Wednesday Vespers and Maundy Thursday.

*** On Good Friday, the PCPC Chamber Choir and soloists will sing J. S. Bach's beautiful setting of Psalm 130 beginning at 11:35 am.

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a n n o u n c e m e n t so u r f a m i l y

Birthz annie adele Greenwell, daughter of Stephanie and Steve Greenwell, on March 28, 2011

z alana marie schroeder, daughter of Marisa and Todd Schroeder, on April 3, 2011

Deathz c. frank seay Jr. (CC#13) on April 3, 2011

Sympathiesz Jill and Bill mcclung (CC#08) on the loss of his mother; molly and carol mcclung (CC#08) on the loss of their grandmother, Sally McClung, on March 29, 2011

z emily seay (CC#13) on the loss of her husband, c. frank seay Jr., on April 3, 2011

z susan and rick lewis (CC#03/Shepherds of Souls) on the loss of her mother; Peter lewis (CC#03) on the loss of his grandmother, Stella Clapp, on April 4, 2011

Man of Sorrows! What a name

for the Son of God who cameRuined sinners to reclaim.

Hallelujah! What a Savior!

Bearing shame and scoffing rude, In my place condemned He stood,

Sealed my pardon with His blood: Hallelujah! What a Savior!

Guilty, vile, and helpless we; spotless Lamb of God was He;Full atonement! Can it be?

Hallelujah! What a Savior!

—Philip Bliss

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The Rock behind the rollA reminder for those who previously registered for this event, join us saturday, april 16, 7:00 pm, corner of Dragon and Howell. Spring is here and it is time for some fun! All Baby Boomers will enjoy a warehouse party featuring the live band, The Antiques. Come in your favorite casual dance attire. Contact lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739.

Fragrant Offering prayer vigilJoin us friday–saturday, april 22–23, home of the Burghers, 7431 Caruth Boulevard. We will offer what is like incense to the Lord: prayers for the world, our church, and each other. Reserve your hour at www.mysignup.com/prayervigil. Contact amy.tassos@pcpc.org or 214-224-2740.

Intro to PCPC classJoin us april 29–may 1, friday, 6:30–9:00 pm, saturday, 8:00–12:30 pm, and sunday, 9:30–10:40 am, Room 259. Learn about PCPC's vision, purpose, ministries, service and fellowship opportunities, membership, and more. Register at www.pcpc.org/registrations by monday, april 25. Register for childcare by calling 214-706-2797 by Wednesday, april 27. Contact debbie.blanton@pcpc.org or 214-224-2744.

Helping Hands DayJoin us saturday, april 30, 8:00 am, Room 263. Help single moms, widows, and others who need help with changing light bulbs, organizing closets, raking leaves, fixing running toilets, and more. Contact wilma.morgan@pcpc.org or 214-224-2742.

WorkPlace Ministries lunchJoin us tuesday, may 17, 12:00 pm, Fellowship Hall. An executive business panel will discuss exciting topics for ministry in your workplace. The cost is $10 per person. Register at www.pcpc.org/registrations by thursday, may 12. Contact lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739.

Indonesia short-term mission tripJoin us July 13–23. Jeff White and keeley Chorn will lead a mission trip to indonesia. The team will provide counseling seminars, Bible teaching, and english classes. To join this team or to know more, contact jerry.gibson@pcpc.org or 214-224-2525.

New library booksCheck out these new books in our library: evelyn Puerto's Beyond the Rapids; ken Stewart's Ten Myths About Calvinism: Recovering the breadth of the reformed tradition; Rise and Shine; and Jan Brett's The Easter Egg. We have many other easter books for adults and children. The library is open monday–friday, 8:30 am–5:00 pm or sunday, 9:00 am–1:00 pm.

New in the Bookstore!We've added two new biography series for children on the church fathers, one from Banner of Truth, the other by Sinclair Ferguson. Adults will enjoy them too! Check out Praying Life, by Paul Miller; King's Cross, by Tim keller; and keller's Prodigal God has made it to paperback. nancy Guthrie's new book, O Love That Will Not Let Me Go: Facing Death with Courageous Confidence in God is a compilation of essays by Piper, Alcorn, keller, Tada, Packer, Horton, Sproul, Calvin, and Luther. The Dictionary of Biblical Imagery is back by request. A Short Life of Jonathan Edwards by Marsden is a much faster read than his larger work, yet both can be found on our biographies shelf.

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

Artificial Christmas trees and skis neededVBS needs artificial Christmas trees and snow skis for this year's Ski School. To make a donation, contact darian.reichert@pcpc.org or 214-224-2568.

WOMen

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

Circle 5 meetingJoin us tuesday, april 19, 10:00 am, home of Ruth Millis, 1204 Presbyterian Village, 8600 Skyline Dr. Contact Peggy Skidmore, pwskidmore@sbcglobal.net or 214-361-4704.

Half the Church book launchJoin us thursday, april 28, 7:00–8:00 pm, Fellowship Hall. in her book, Half the Church, Carolyn unpacks three biblical themes showing how God gives women a new identity to embrace the life He gives. Contact laurie.butterfield@pcpc.org or 214-224-2722.

Pray FirstJoin us monday, may 2, 12:00–12:30 pm, Parlor. Help us pray for our church, families, and more. 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.

new 20 20 Vision video coming soon!Watch for our new 2020 Vision—World 50 International

Church Plants video to be released in an upcoming e-THIS WEEK.

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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

April7:00 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, 224-272210:00 am Circle 5 meeting, 1204 Presbyterian Village,

8600 Skyline Dr., 361-47047:00 pm Maundy Thursday evening communion, Sanctuary, 224-26326:00 pm–6:00 am Fragrant Offering prayer, 7431 Caruth Blvd., 224-27406:00 pm Pit Stop baseball game, Rangers Ballpark, 224-27628:00, 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

May12:00–12:30 pm Pray First, Parlor, 363-0558The knot, Oak Lawn West, 224-268310:00 am–2:00 pm 60+ Community picnic, Arboretum, 224-27716:30 pm PCPC 20th: extending the kingdom, Sanctuary, 224-26326:45–7:45 pm Musikgarten preview night, Fellowship Hall, 224-2633noon WorkPlace Ministries lunch, Fellowship Hall, 224-273911:00 am–noon Movin' on Up Sunday, Oak Lawn East, 224-2762Florida trip, Laguna Beach Christian Retreat Center, 224-2762

JuneFifth–sixth graders' Summer Sizzle, 224-2762Seventh–eighth graders' Summer night Live, 224-27624:00 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, 903-266-3300Doulos leadership retreat, Galveston, TX, 224-2717Family camp (session 2), Sky Ranch Ute Trail, 903-266-3300

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STUDenT MiniSTRieS

Pit Stop—take me out to the ball gameJoin us saturday, april 23, 6:00 pm, Rangers' Ballpark. Fifth–sixth graders, see the Rangers play Royals. invite your friends. The cost is $10 plus money for snacks. Drop off and pick up at the PCPC Hangout. Sign up by e-mailing miranda.murphy@pcpc.org or signing up during Sunday school. We only have 30 tickets—payment must be received to secure your spot. Contact miranda.murphy@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.

Movin' on Up SundayJoin us sunday, may 22, 11:00 am–12:00 pm, Oak Lawn east. All fifth–twelfth graders will move on up into their new grades at our middle school and high school Sunday schools. Contact lily.riemer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.

Summer SizzleJoin us June 1–2. incoming fifth–sixth graders, save the dates for our Summer Sizzle activities. Contact lily.riemer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.

Summer Night LiveJoin us June 3–4. incoming seventh–eighth graders, save the dates for our Summer night Live activities.Contact lily.riemer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.

VBS Ski School volunteer opportunityJoin us June 20–23. Help us run activities and games for elementary students during this year's VBS Ski School. Register at www.pcpc.org/registrations by monday, June 13. Contact Julie, julie.conklin@sbcglobal.net; nancy, g_nbrown@yahoo.com; or Taryn, taryncooper@me.com.

Doulos leadership retreatJoin us July 25–29, Galveston, TX. Seventh–eighth graders in the 2011–2012 school year, save the date for this year's Doulos leadership trip. Complete the application for this trip at www.pcpcmiddleschool.org. Contact mary.haberkorn@pcpc.org or 214-224-2717.

yOUnG FAMiLieS

Musikgarten preview nightJoin us monday, may 16, 6:45–7:45 pm, Fellowship Hall. This year's annual Family Music night celebrating the PCPC Musikgarten program will also be an opportunity for families to experience this wonderful program firsthand. Contact frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633.

VBS Ski SchoolJoin us June 20–23, 9:00 am–noon, PCPC Ski Lodge. kids age five by 9/1/11 to rising fourth graders, register for Ski School (VBS). it's a cool way to hang out with friends while hearing the gospel. This year's VBS is sponsored by new St. Peter's, Providence, and Park Cities Presbyterian Churches. Register at www.pcpc.org/registrations by monday, June 13. Contact darian.reichert@pcpc.org or 214-224-2568.

Summer Musikgarten classesSummer is the perfect time for your children to dive into music! The nimble & Quick class gives parents an opportunity introduce their children to music in a fun atmosphere, as well a chance to meet other parents. Register at www.pcpc.org/registrations by tuesday, June 21. Visit www.pcpcartsacademy.org or contact frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633.

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SeRViCe OPPORTUniTieS

ESL teacher volunteers neededeSL is currently recruiting teacher volunteers and classroom assistants for tuesdays and thursdays. no foreign language experience necessary. Contact kathy Dunn, esl@pcpc.org.

16 Urban Ministries service opportunitiesAre you looking for a place to serve but don’t know where to begin? Consider serving one of 16 Urban Ministry Partners. Learn more at http://urban.pcpc.org or contact christina.spruill@pcpc.org or 214-224-2520.

EQUIP mentors neededDo you have a heart to encourage and comfort others? Consider becoming a mentor with eQUiP—a new PCPC ministry caring for families in need at PCPC and in the community. Contact eQUiP coordinator Linda Wells, lwells2145@gmail.com or 214-632-2088.

Volunteer tutors neededWest Dallas Community School (WDCS) needs volunteers to tutor students in reading, phonics, and math. Contact PCPC Urban Ministry coordinator Sherri edrington, sedring1@aol.com or 214-521-9223.

Chaplain's assistants neededUnion Gospel Mission: Center of Hope, shelter for women and children, is looking for people to serve as Chaplain's Assistants once a month, 6:30–8:30 pm. Contact Angela Grisham, angelaggrisham@hotmail.com or 214-587-4785.

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Sunday, May 15 6:30 pm Sanctuaryan all-church gathering with special guests

Keith & Kristyn Gettyfollowed by dessert and coffee in Fellowship Hall

Childcare is available for children birth through kindergarten—call 214-706-2797 by Thursday, May 12.

Questions? Contact jayne.bjork@pcpc.org or 214-224-2632.