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

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A glimpse into mysterious China 2

Paid childcare workers are needed 2

Registration is open for the Second annual PCPC Family Camp 3

Go Christmas caroling with your PCPC community 4

nvest in something eternal this Christmas. Consider giving yourself the gift of a new Perspective. Take Perspectives on the World Christian Movement class and experience 15 speakers

on 15 topics over 15 weeks, Wednesdays, January 12–May 5. Registration is now open at www.pcpcmissions.org/world. The cost is $250 to audit or for a certificate and $475 for credit. Contact marzena.dunham@pcpc.org or 214-224-2523.

A Christmas CelebrationSUNDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2010,

7:00 PM

The Chancel Choir will perform Magnificat by John Rutter in addi-tion to its traditional presentation in partnership with the youth and children’s choirs and the singing of favorite carols led by the symphony orchestra. Taylor and Laurie Hargrave will add to the evening with vocal solos and duets. Admission is free and the doors open at 6:00 pm. Visit www.pcpcconcerts.org or contact frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633.

Contact lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739

Are you prepared?You never know when God might ask you to lead others to Know and Live the Word of God. Pick up a brochure on the Women's Ministry table to register for:

January 28–29Space is limited. Register by Friday, December 17. Contact ann.higginbottom@pcpc.org or 214-224-2725.

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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Birthz stephen earl Woods iii, son of Carolyn and Stephen Woods Jr., on July 31, 2010

z laird storrie Greenfield, son of Allyson and Stuart Greenfield, on November 22, 2010

Sympathyz l. l. and Ka cotter (CC#06/Covenant) on the loss of his mother, Lois Williams, on November 11, 2010

z David Mclane (CC#22/Shepherds of Souls) on the loss of his mother; Morgan, nick, and elizabeth Mclane (CC#22) on the loss of their grandmother, Dixie Taylor, on November 15, 2010

z Denise and ray nixon (CC#08/Good News) on the loss of her mother, chase nixon (CC#08) on the loss of his grandmother, Marty Oake, on November 16, 2010

z Janie and Pat Hamner (CC#21/Vineyard) on the loss of his mother; Patrick, David, and Benjamin Hamner (CC#21) on the loss of their grandmother, Martha Stevens hamner, on November 18, 2010

eVeRYONeChristmas Eve worshipJoin us for one of our Christmas eve worship services, Friday, December 24, 5:00 pm and 10:00 pm. Contact jayne.bjork@pcpc.org or 214-224-2632.

Performing Arts SeriesSteinway artist Stephen Nielson and Dallas Symphony principal cellist Christopher Adkins will perform the finest in chamber music, sunday, January 16, 5:00 and 7:00 pm, Cambridge hall. Contact frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633.

Paid childcare workers neededPaid childcare workers are needed to care for children in the PCPC nursery and children’s program during spring Bible studies on tuesday and thursday mornings. if interested, contact gale.emerson@pcpc.org or 214-224-2566.

YOuTh MiNiSTRieSFifth–sixth grade parent meetingParents of fifth–sixth graders should come to this meeting on sunday, December 12, 11:00 am, hangout, to learn about how to get involved with Sunday morning small groups, weekly Bible studies, and future events. We will also have an update on the future of Pit Stop. Contact lily.riemer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.

Voice of Hope Christmas projectOur youth Bible study groups will purchase gifts for families involved with Voice of hope in West Dallas. each Bible study group will adopt one family to buy gifts for and will deliver these gifts to them saturday, December 18, 9:00 am, PCPC hangout. Contact lily.riemer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.

No Sunday schoolSunday school will not meet on sunday, December 26 for all fifth–twelfth grade students. We hope you enjoy worshipping as a family on this day. Contact lily.riemer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2598.

Project AustinSave the dates for this year's spring break mission trip for all seventh–twelfth graders, March 11–15, TbarM Sports Camp. We're headed back to serve the city of Austin. Online registration and more details to come. Contact lily.riemer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2598.

Joy has dawned upon the world,Promised from creation—

God’s salvation now unfurled,Hope for ev’ry nation.

Not with fanfares from above,Not with scenes of glory,

But a humble gift of love—Jesus born of Mary.

Sounds of wonder fill the skyWith the songs of angels

As the mighty Prince of LifeShelters in a stable.

Hands that set each star in place,Shaped the earth in darkness,Cling now to a mother’s breast,

Vuln’rable and helpless.

Shepherds bow before the Lamb,Gazing at the glory;

Gifts of men from distant landsProphesy the story.

Gold—a King is born today,Incense—God is with us,

Myrrh—His death will make a way,And by His blood He’ll win us.

Son of Adam, Son of heaven,Given as a ransom;

Reconciling God and man,Christ, our mighty champion!

What a Savior! What a Friend! What a glorious myst’ry!Once a babe in Bethlehem,

Now the Lord of hist’ry.

“Joy Has Dawned upon the World”—Keith Getty & Stuart Townend

ADuLT MiNiSTRieSRetirement home worship schedulez sunday, December 12, 1:00 pm: Town Village North; 3:00 pm: Meadowstone; 3:30 pm: White Rock Court

z thursday, December 16, 3:00 pm: Monticelloz sunday December 19, 2:00 pm: Caruth haven; 3:30 pm: White Rock Court; 4:00 pm: The Forum z thursday, December 23, 3:00 pm: Monticello; 3:00 pm: edgemere

uRBAN MiNiSTRieSChristmas service opportunitiesConsider serving in one of our 16 ministries. Pick up a holiday brochure or view it at www.pcpc.org. Also, consider donating for our Christmas Gift Tree project. Contact christina.spruill@pcpc.org or 214-224-2520.

Paid childcare ESL teachers are neededeSL needs people who speak some Spanish, have a heart for three-four-year-olds, and want to teach them while their parents attend eSL classes, tuesday and thursday mornings or evenings. if you're interested, contact Kathy Dunn, esl@pcpc.org or 214-360-4782.

Yarn needed for ESL Kid-Care programWe need yarn for Christiana Russell, who will help teach children in the eSL Kid-Care program to crochet. Contact Winsome Thomas, eSL Kid-Care Coordinator, at esl@pcpc.org or drop off your yarn at the church information desk on sundays.

WORShiP AND The ARTSChildren's and youth choirsWe welcome all singers, grades K–12, to join us! To register (new singers only), contact lynda.fray@pcpc.org or 214-224-2636.

MiSSiONS AND ChuRCh PLANTiNGA glimpse into mysterious ChinaJoin us for dinner and to hear exclusive indigenous reports that will open your eyes to the mysterious country of China, Monday, January 17, 6:30–8:30 pm, Fellowship Hall. No childcare is available, but children are welcome to attend. Also, check out the displays in the hallways about China made by our high schoolers. Contact marzena.dunham@pcpc.org or 214-224-2523.

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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 america

4124 Oak Lawn Avenue

Dallas, TX 75219

214-224-2500

www.pcpc.org

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December9:00 am–1:00 pm christmas Food Baskets, 6100 Cedar Springs, 224-25207:00 pm Magnificat! A Christmas celebration concert, Sanctuary, 224-263510:45–11:30 am Song and Story, Room 122, 224-278010:00 am Circle 5 Christmas meeting, 6814 Joyce Way, 214-363-05589:00 am Youth Voice of hope Christmas project, 224-27624:30–6:30 pm Calling all carolers!, 8502 Edgemere, 224-25685:00 and 10:00 pm Christmas eve worship, 224-2632PCPC offices closed, 224-2500

JanuaryPerspectives course begins, Oak Lawn West, 224-2523Midweek begins, 224-274410:00–11:30 am 60+ Community program, Oak Lawn West, 224-2771Telling Your Story conference, Rooms 302/304 224-27395:00 and 7:00 pm Adkins and Nielson concert, Cambridge Hall, 224-26336:30–8:30 pm China dinner, Fellowship hall, 224-25236:00–7:30 pm Teammates Matter, 5500 Greenville Ave., 224-2568Short-term mission trip, 224-2525Women in the Word: A workshop, 224-2725introduction to PCPC class, Room 259, 224-2744

FebruaryAlex McDonald concert, Cambridge Hall, 224-2633PCPC adoption conference, 224-2683Beyond Ourselves, 224-2520

MarchSpring break mission trip, TbarM Sports Camp, 224-27624:00–6:00 pm Kara Welch and Bradley Welch concert, Sanctuary, 224-2635

AprilBible Alive seminar, Fellowship Hall, 224-27407:00 pm A German Requiem concert, Sanctuary, 224-2633introduction to PCPC class, Room 259, 224-2744

MayBoot Camp for Lovers, Oak Lawn West, 224-2683Youth Florida trip, Laguna Beach Christian Retreat Center, 224-2762

June4:00 pm Colin howland organ concert, Sanctuary, 224-2633

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Women's Bible studies will resumeWomen’s Bible studies will resume January 11-13. if you are not currently in a study, join us! For a list of the Bible studies and registration information, visit www.pcpcwomen.org. Contact ann.higginbottom@pcpc.org or 214-224-2725.

Circle 5Circle 5 will have their Christmas meeting on tuesday, December 14, 10:00 am, at the home of Margaret Madden, 6814 Joyce Way. Contact Peggy Skidmore, 214-361-4704.

Contact heather.holmes@pcpc.org, 214-224-2780

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Toddlers! Bring your mom to

Second annual PCPC Family CampJoin us for our second annual family camp July 24–30 or July 31–august 6! You will enjoy listening to our speakers and will also have the entire Sky Ranch ute Trail camp reserved just for you. The camp is located in the garden spot of Colorado, just outside Lake City.

You'll get your own private cabin, three meals a day, a dedicated staff, and an incredible array of activities allowing the perfect mix of great biblical teaching and lots of free time to enjoy a beautiful setting together as a family.

There is great trout fishing on the property, horseback riding, river tubing, kayaks and canoes, target sports, crafts, a soccer field, covered full-court basketball pavilion, whitewater rafting, ATV rentals, rock climbing, back country Jeep expeditions, and more.

The cost for one room cabins is $2,400 per family, which includes all meals and on-site activities, and two-bedroom cabins cost $2,700. To learn more about PCPC Family Camp at Sky Ranch visit www.skyranch.org/familycamp. Register by calling 903-266-3300. Spots are limited to ten families each session. Register soon before space runs out!

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VoL. XX, No. 25 | DeCemBeR 11, 2010

Baptisms, November 21, 2010

rebekah Beverly Brewer

daughter of Catherine and Travis Brewer

Hadden Jamison crouch

son of haylie and Bert Crouch

luke simms Johnson

son of Kristi and Ryan Johnson

coleman William leonardson of emily and Ben Leonard

shepherd Kirkpatrick Meyerson of Lindsey and Kirk Meyer

elizabeth Kettle reed

daughter of Susan and Clay Reed

Kristina isabella restrepo

daughter of Vanessa and Cesar Restrepo

Jack Wendell Zugaro

son of Lauren and Chris Zugaro

Monday, December 204:30–6:30 pmEdgemere Plaza8502 EdgemereRSVP to Darian Reichertdarian.reichert@pcpc.org

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