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VoL. XXI, No. 3 | February 5, 2011

Valentine's date with Dad 2

alex McDonald piano recital 2

New books and DVDs in the library! 3

Project austin youth spring break 4

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ND OURSELVES 2011

8:00 am-2:00 pm

Saturday, February 26

PCPC will gather this day as a congregation to serve our neighbors—families, children, the homeless, and those who have been incarcerated. Compelled by the love of

Christ, our purpose is to share His love as we walk and work alongside our neighbors throughout the city of Dallas.

This is a great opportunity for every age and stage to come together for a fun day of fellowship with each other and our neighbors. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Register at www.pcpc.org/registrations. Questions? Contact christina.spruill@pcpc.org or 214-224-2520.

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THIs Week February 5, 20112

Birthz Gwendolyn lee Bowden, daughter of katie and Cullen Bowden, on January 5, 2011

Marriagez Caroline kennington steindorf and William Charles kinney on December 18, 2010

Deathz ellen lawther Pierce (CC#10) on January 27, 2011

Sympathyz Gail and coy Keene (CC#12/shepherd of souls) on the loss of his mother; amanda Keene (CC#12) on the loss of her grandmother, Fay keene, on January 6, 2011

z signe and tom tanksley (CC#17/Heidelberg) on the loss of her brother, kurt Bryan Nothnagle, on January 13, 2011

z linda and Huel Weaver (CC#02) on the loss of her brother, Howard Francis Burr, on January 21, 2011

z Patty and Jim moody (CC#12/Covenant) on the loss of her mother, ellen lawther Pierce (CC#10), on January 27, 2011

z cameron and travis allison (Out-of-town members) on the loss of her grandmother; aubrey allison (Out-of-town member) on the loss of her great-grandmother; Keeley chorn and David miller (CC#18) on the loss of her grandmother, ellen lawther Pierce (CC#10), on January 27, 2011

eveRyONeMidweekJoin us for worship, dinner, fellowship, and teaching on Wednesdays. There's vespers at 5:30 pm, Chapel; dinner at 5:30 pm, Fellowship Hall; nine adult classes following dinner. Read about the MIDWeek classes at www.pcpc.org/midweek or pick up a brochure in the literature racks. Don't forget to RsvP for dinner at 214-224-2826 by 4:00 pm on mondays and for childcare for birth to five-year-olds at 214-706-2797. Contact debbie.blanton@pcpc.org or 214-224-2744.

Prayer for the WorldPray for your PCPC-supported missionaries sunday, february 6, 8:30–9:20 am, Parlor. We will have missionaries' prayer requests and prayer guidelines to help you. First-timers are welcome. Can't make it? Prayer for the World meets the first sunday of each month. Contact marzena.dunham@pcpc.org or 214-224-2523.

Alex McDonald piano recitalA young pianist with vibrant interpretations and tireless technique, Alex will present a program of varied masterworks sunday, february 13, 4:00 pm, Cambridge Hall. Currently, Alex is studying for his doctorate and teaching at the Julliard school in New york. Contact frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2633.

Employment opportunitiesWe have these three job openings: Administrative Assistant to World Missions, youth Intern, and Ministry Leader of Middle school. If you are interested in applying, contact Jamie Tanner, careers@pcpc.org or 214-224-2712.

yOuNg FAMILIesValentine's date with DadDads, invite your daughters for a valentine's date on sunday, february 13, 5:30–7:00 pm, Room 107. you will also hear gerry smith share his experience of raising girls. RsvP to darian.reichert@pcpc.org or 214-224-2568.

Second annual PCPC Family CampJoin us for our second annual family camp July 31–august 6, sky Ranch at ute Trail in Colorado. 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, visit www.skyranch.org/familycamp. Register by calling 903-266-3300.

“We rob each other. How do we rob each other?

By not risking anything all day long, so that we give no room to God

for the glorious testimonies He is waiting to hand us, that we might encourage

each other.” —Andrée Seu

WOMeNPray FirstJoin us as we pray for our church, families, state, and world monday, february 7, 12:00–12:30 pm, Parlor. We would love to pray with and for you. For more information or to submit prayer requests, contact Carri Case, kcases@swbell.net or 214-363-0558.

Circle 5 meetingWe will meet tuesday, february 15, 10 am, at the home of Anne Chenoweth, 4145 san Carlos. Contact Peggy skidmore at 214-361-4704.

ADuLT MINIsTRIesRetirement home worship schedulez sunday, february 6, 2:00 pm: Caruth Haven; 3:30 pm: White Rock Court; 4:00 pm: The Forumz thursday, february 10, 3:00 pm: Monticello; 3:00 pm: edgemerez sunday february 13, 1:00 pm: Town village North; 3:00 pm: Meadowstone; 3:30 pm: White Rock Courtz thursday, february 17, 3:00 pm: Monticello

Valentine's Day celebrationJoin the 60+ Community for another very special valentine’s Day celebration on monday, february 14, 11:30 am–1:30 pm, III Forks, 17776 Dallas Parkway. Bring your sweetheart, your friends, or come alone for amazing ambiance and entertainment, delicious food, and sweet fellowship! special music will be provided by our very own stephen Nielson. The cost is $10 per person. Contact jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771.

yOuTH MINIsTRIesParent meetingAll parents of fifth–twelfth graders are invited to meet Brent Baker, the new Director of youth Ministries, as well as the rest of the youth staff, sunday, february 13, 7:30–9:00 pm, High school Room. Also, you will see the remodeled high school room, hear about upcoming activities and trips, and get answers to any questions you may have about the PCPC youth Ministry. Contact lily.riemer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.

Florida trip—save the date!All ninth–twelfth graders are invited to this week-long retreat at the Laguna Beach Christian Retreat Center in Panama City Beach, Florida may 28–June 3. Online registration will open on monday, february 14. For more information, visit www.pcpchighschool.org or contact lily.riemer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.

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February 5, 2011 THIs Week 3

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

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February6:30–8:30 pm The Bridge, 3620 Bryn Mawr, 224-27258:30–9:20 am Prayer for the World, Parlor, 224-255112:00–12:30 pm Pray First, Parlor, 214-363-05584:00 pm Alex McDonald recital, Cambridge Hall, 224-26335:30–7:00 pm valentine's date with Dad, Room 107, 224-25687:30–9:00 pm youth parents' meeting, High School Room, 224-276210:45–11:30 am song and story, Room 122, 224-278011:30–1:30 pm valentine's Day celebration, III Forks, 224-277110:00 am Circle 5 meeting, 4145 San Carlos., 214-361-47048:00 am–2:00 pm Adoption: The Reality of the Blessing conference,

Fellowship Hall, 224-2683Beyond Ourselves, 224-2520Communion at 9:30 and 11:00 am, 224-2632

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, 224-2633Resurrection sunday services, Sanctuary, 224-2632Introduction to PCPC class, Room 259, 224-2744

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

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

JulyFamily camp (session 1), Sky Ranch Ute Trail, 903-266-3300Family camp (session 2), Sky Ranch Ute Trail, 903-266-3300

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Men's Prayer Group has resumedevery tuesday morning, join Mark Davis and Pete Deison to learn more about prayer and then to practice it. The breakfast is light, and it is free. Contact lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739.

LIBRARy

New books and DVDs!We have some new resources for you in our library. Feel free to check them out monday–friday, 8:30 am–5:00 pm and sunday, 9:00 am–1:00 pm. For adults, thumb through Louis Markos's Apologetics for the 21st Century or see Nancy guthrie's Holding on to Hope. And you will appreciate Calvin stapert's Handel’s Messiah: Comfort for God’s People. For youth, check out A City Through Time or see The Legionary, which depicts the life of a Roman soldier from AD 85 to his retirement in AD 115. In addition, One Small Square: Seashore examines life in the sea through illustration and interesting text. We also have a new DvD entitled Collision, which displays the confrontation of ideas between Christopher Hitchens and Douglas Wilson. And for children, we have these new DvDs: veggieTales's The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything and Walt Disney's Pooh’s Heffalump.

A workshop for those exploring adoption

Considering the blessed reality of adoption? Hear from Patrick Lafferty and

others who have taken the journey of faith to adopt friday–saturday, february 18–19.

Register at www.pcpc.org/registrations. The cost is $45 per family. Friday's session is from 6:15–8:30 pm and saturday's is from 8:00 am–12:30 pm, Fellowship Hall. Childcare for birth to five-year-olds may be reserved in advance by calling 214-706-2797 by Wednesday, february 16. Contact betty.montague@pcpc.org or 214-224-2683.

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VoL. XXI, No. 3 | February 5, 2011

Baptisms, January 16, 2011

William rudd Hillman

son of kristen and sterling Hillman

charles Warren sumner

son of Allison and Ben sumner

Blakely anne steward

daughter of Janey and Walker steward

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seventh–twelfth graders, join us in serving the city of Austin by teaming up with ministries, churches, and outreach organizations. you will

also enjoy fun activities and great teaching times. We will drive to Austin in twelve- and fifteen-passenger vans and stay at TbarM Camp in New Braunfels. Also, don't forget to invite your friends. The cost is $300. each person must complete a PCPC and TbarM release form. Questions? Contact lily.riemer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.