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VoL. XXII, No. 4 | February 18, 2012

Visit Jesus—visit the homebound 2

Two youth mission trips set for asia 3

How about Senegal this summer? 3

enter back into the heart of your marriage 4

Symphony Orchestra

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Volunteer at Arts FestivalWe need art lovers to assist with our art delivery day, Saturday, February 25, 9:00 am–1:00 pm. We also need help during our show dates, March 24–April 1. visit pcpcartsfestival.org or contact lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739.

Broken for HealingArts Festival juror Bruce Herman’s topic will be

“An Art of real Presence: Broken for Healing” on Thursday, March 1, 7:00 pm, in Fellowship Hall. register at www.pcpc.org. Contact Lawan Glasscock, lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739, for more information.

Wheaton president to speakDr. Philip Graham ryken, president of Wheaton College, PCA pastor, and author, will preach during the Sunday morning services on March 4. Contact jayne.bjork@pcpc.org or 214-224-2632.

Aging with GraceWhat is the biblical view of retirement? Is aging all about loss? Is caregiving all about sacrifice? Can we age with grace? Join us as ron Williams mines the scriptures for answers to these interesting and difficult questions Sunday, March 4, 10:45 am, in room 259. Around noon we will enjoy a light lunch together with a Q & A time. rSvP to jane.beasley@pcpc.org or 214-224-2771 by Wednesday, February 29.

Save the date for VBSKids age five (by September 1) to rising fourth graders, set aside June 11–14, 9:00 am–noon,

for the PCPC School of rock. Contact Meredith Mabus, meredithmabus@hotmail.com.

Wheaton College

sunday, march 47:00 pm • Sanctuary

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THIS WEEK February 18, 20122

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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Wheaton College Symphony OrchestraThe orchestra, under the direction of Daniel Sommerville, will focus on major orchestral works from the 18th century to the present Sunday, March 4, 7:00 pm, in the Sanctuary. This exuberant evening will be fun for the whole family! Join us for this free concert. register for childcare by calling 214-706-2797 by Thursday, March 1. Contact frances.cope@pcpc.org or 214-224-2635.

Intimate Mystery WorkshopJoin Dan Allender and Steve Call to explore the obstacles to a good marriage and to call forth a deeper joy in living out God’s design for your relationship. This three-day workshop, March 22–24, at PCPC, includes teaching, small group sessions, and individual couples’ sessions with highly skilled facilitators. register at www.theallendercenter.org or 888-977-2002 ext. 112. The fee is $1850 per couple. For information about limited scholarships, contact Betty Montague, betty.montague@pcpc.org or 214-224-2683, by Thursday, March 15.

Arts Festival opening ceremonyThe 2012 PCPC Arts Festival, The Passion and the Promise, will open Saturday, March 24. An awards ceremony at 2:00 pm will feature speaker David J. Goa, director of the Chester ronning Centre for the Study of religion and Public Life at the University of Alberta. The exhibit will be open 10:00 am–6:00 pm daily, March 24–April 1, in Fellowship Hall. For more information contact Lawan Glasscock, lawan.glasscock@pcpc.org or 214-224-2739.

Helping Hands DayHelp single moms, widows, senior adults, and those with chronic illness who need help with changing light bulbs, organizing closets, raking leaves, fixing running toilets, and more Saturday, March 31, 8:00 am–1:00 pm. Meet in room 263. Contact wilma.morgan@pcpc.org or 214-224-2742.

Holy WeekWorship Jesus Christ and meditate on His death on the cross April 2–6, noon, in the Sanctuary. The Maundy Thursday service is April 5, 7:00 pm, in the Sanctuary; and our resurrection Sunday services are April 8, 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 am, in the Sanctuary. The nursery and preschool will be open on Easter Sunday. Contact jayne.bjork@pcpc.org or 214-224-2632.

Walk where Jesus walkedPete Deison and other members will journey to Israel June 4–14. The trip costs $4,236 per person including roundtrip airfare or $2,600 per person for land only. The balance is due by Thursday, March 1. rSvP to pete.deison@pcpc.org or 214-224-2741.

PCPC Family Camp: ColoradoPCPC will host its third annual Family Camp this summer at Sky ranch Ute Trail in Colorado. Mark Davis will speak the week of July 22–28. This first week of Family Camp has three single-room cabins available for reservation. The week of July 29–August 4 is currently full. To register for the first week or to be put on a waiting list for the second, please contact Sky ranch at 903-266-3300. For more information contact lily.riemer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.

Minister to the homeboundThe 60+ Community and ron Williams are looking for a few good folks! Is the Lord leading you to minister to those who are homebound? Contact Diane Steele, dianesteele@sbcglobal.net or 214-522-8659.

ESL Ministry needs toysDonate your toddler’s old, idle toys to ESL childcare. you can drop off toys in oak Lawn West. Contact elizabeth.cunningham@pcpc.org or 214-224-2528.

New in the LibraryFor adults, Forever: Why You Can’t Live Without It by Paul David Tripp explains the importance of eternity for our lives now, as well as when we get there. Doing Things Right in Matters of the Heart by John ensor gives biblical wisdom on relationships between men and women. John Newton: From Disgrace to Amazing Grace by Jonathan Aitken presents an intimate and inspiring account of this influential life.

For children, Katie and the Spanish Princess by James Mayhew is another art appreciation book, and the reissued Foxie by ingri and edgar D’Aulaire, from the new york review Children’s Collection, has expressive illustrations and mischievous humor.

Swing by Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–5:00 pm and Sunday, 9:00 am–1:00 pm, to pick up your winter reading. you can find our complete catalog at library.pcpc.org. Contact adair.gregory@pcpc.org or 214-224-2673, for more information.

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Circle 5 meetingCircle 5 will have its February meeting Tuesday, February 21, 10:00 am, at the home of Carolyn Galloway, 3405 Amherst. Contact Peggy Skidmore, pwskidmore@sbcglobal.net or 214-361-4704.

The Bridge: What’s her story?Form cross-generational friendships while hearing a story of rescue in the life of a Christian woman Thursday, April 19, 6:30–8:30 pm. you’ll enjoy fellowship over a light dinner and hear a woman’s unique story of faith. new faces are always welcome! Dinner costs $10; no rSvP is necessary. Contact Susan Bullock, sbb@reelmemories.org or 214-696-4748.

God would not rub so hard if it were not to fetch out

the dirt that is ingrained in our natures. God loves purity

so well He had rather see a hole than a spot in His

child’s garments.– William Gurnall

c A l e n D A r

Births• Sawyer Berlin Platt, son of Ann and Judge Platt, on november 14, 2011

Marriages• catherine Pomeroy Payne and Jonathan Hogan Webb on January 28, 2012

Sympathy• Dustin and Katie Dulin (CC#18/Sojourners) on the loss of his mother; Madeline, Dean, and Grant Dulin (CC#18) on the loss of their grandmother, Barbara Dulin, on January 2, 2012

February 18, 2012 THIS WEEK 3

General fund budget

2011/2012 operating budget

July 1, 2011–Feb. 5, 2012 budget

July 1, 2011–Feb. 5, 2012 giving

budget variance

Spring reflective retreatour time away from the city will include scriptural teachings and time to quietly pray and read God’s Word in your private room or outside May 11–12, Montserrat retreat Center in Lake Dallas. Two sessions of teaching on the spiritual discipline of stewardship of our time and money will be led by Elizabeth robinson and Kari Stainback. Though there will be sweet fellowship during meals, we are excited to help you slip away from the busyness of life and into solitude before the Lord. The cost is $100. Contact mary.haberkorn@pcpc.org or 214-224-2725.

yoUnG FAMILIES

Song and StoryBring a sack lunch Monday, February 27, 10:45–11:30 am, and meet friends in room 122 or on the playground, depending on the weather. no rSvP is needed. Also, we need readers for the spring (every second and fourth Monday, February 13 and 27, March 12 and 26, April 9 and 23, and May 14). Contact amy.westervelt@pcpc.org or 214-224-2780.

STUDEnT MInISTrIES

Austin City ProjectSeventh–twelfth graders, join us in serving the city of Austin by teaming up with ministries, churches, and outreach organizations March 9–13, at T Bar M Sports Camp. you will also enjoy fun activities and great teaching times. Invite your friends! registration is available at www.pcpchighschool.org or www.pcpcmiddleschool.org until Wednesday, February 29. There may be a wait list. Payment in full by debit or credit card is required during online registration. Contact lily.riemer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.

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February21 10:00 am Circle 5 meeting, 3405 Amherst, 361-470426 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 am The Lord’s Supper, Sanctuary, 224-263227 10:45–11:30 am Song and Story, Room 122, 224-2780

March1 7:00 pm an art of real Presence, Fellowship Hall, 224-27394 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 am Dr. Philip ryken, Sanctuary, 224-26324 10:45 am aging with Grace, Room 259, 224-27714 7:00 pm Wheaton College Symphony, Sanctuary, 224-26355 noon–12:30 pm Pray First, Parlor, 363-1588

9–13 austin City Project, T Bar M Sports Camp, 224-2762

12 10:45–11:30 am Song and Story, Room 122, 224-278022–24 Intimate Mystery Workshop, PCPC, 224-2683

24–Apr 1 10:00 am–6:00 pm daily arts Festival, Fellowship Hall, 224-273924 2:00 pm arts Festival opening, Fellowship Hall, 224-273925 7:00 am–noon rock ‘n’ roll Half Marathon26 10:45–11:30 am Song and Story, Room 122, 224-278031 8:00 am–1:00 pm Helping Hands Day, Room 263, 224-2742

April1–8 Holy Week, Sanctuary, 224-2632

9 10:45–11:30 am Song and Story, Room 122, 224-278019 6:30–8:30 pm The bridge: What’s her story?, TBD, 696-4748

Florida Trip 2012registration begins on March 5 for the trip to Laguna Beach Christian retreat Center, May 26–June 1. Priority member registration begins on February 29. Members, please look for an e-mail with directions for priority member registration. Spots are limited and will fill up quickly. For more information about the trip and to register, go to www.pcpchighschool.org. Contact lily.riemer@pcpc.org or 214-224-2762.

Youth Ministry Asia mission tripsThis summer the youth Ministry will take two separate mission trips to Asia. ninth and tenth grade students will travel to East Asia Thursday, July 12–Thursday, July 26. Eleventh and twelfth grade students will travel to Hong Kong Thursday, July 12–Monday, July 30. Contact carrie.jussely@pcpc.org or 214-224-2766.

MISSIonS AnD CHUrCH PLAnTInG

Mission trip leader neededAre you interested in leading a short-term trip to Senegal June 29–July 7? Please contact Jerry Gibson, jerry.gibson@pcpc.org or 214-224-2525.

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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Communion SundayWe will celebrate the Lord’s Supper during all three services on Sunday, February 26. For more information contact Jayne Bjork,

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

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VoL. XXII, No. 4 | February 18, 2012

with Dr. Dan B. Allender and Steve Call

March 22–24

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enter back into the heart of your marriage

March 9–13seventh–twelfth grade

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PROJECT

AUSTINCITY

Spring break MiSSion 2012

2012 Short-Term Mission TripsAre you looking for an opportunity to see God at work?

Would you like to share your trust in His salvation with those who have never heard? Do you want to encourage missionaries who have left their families behind in

the US to see God’s church grow in a foreign place? View our upcoming summer trips at www.pcpcmissions.org/world/short-term-trips or contact Anna Graber,

anna.graber@pcpc.org or 214-224-2551.