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Journal September 2008 • Volume 22, No. 9 Park Cities Baptist Church Growing In Christ Helping People Follow Jesus • pcbc.org
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Journal<br />
September 2008 • Volume 22, No. 9<br />
<strong>Park</strong> <strong>Cities</strong> <strong>Baptist</strong> <strong>Church</strong><br />
Growing In Christ<br />
<strong>Helping</strong> <strong>People</strong> <strong>Follow</strong> <strong>Jesus</strong> • <strong>pcbc</strong>.<strong>org</strong>
GROWING IN CHRIST<br />
Fall is a time to welcome cooler temperatures,<br />
the first day of school, and a renewed sense<br />
of growth.<br />
<strong>Park</strong> <strong>Cities</strong> <strong>Baptist</strong> strives to provide opportunities for growth in Christ<br />
through various ministries. From the preschooler learning about how to<br />
share God’s love to a senior adult serving Christ, you will grown when<br />
you are rooted in the study of God’s word.<br />
This issue of The Journal highlights many opportunities to grow. Take a<br />
moment to peruse the articles and then pray about areas in your own life<br />
in which you might grow.<br />
“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior <strong>Jesus</strong> Christ.<br />
To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.” 2 Peter 3:18<br />
The Dallas <strong>Baptist</strong> Association<br />
Annual Meeting<br />
Sunday, October 19th @ PCBC, 4 p.m.<br />
Annual Business Session: 5:30–7:30 p.m.<br />
Worship Celebration: feat. Reggie McNeal<br />
Student Rally: Led by Wes Hamilton,<br />
Teaching Pastor of Lake Pointe <strong>Church</strong><br />
Children’s Event: XTREME BLAST<br />
with TIM ALLEN—featuring music, group<br />
interaction and high energy fun for children<br />
Preschool Child Care available.<br />
For more info, email annualcelebration@dba.net<br />
or call 214.324.2803.<br />
SUNDAY<br />
MORNING<br />
TEACHERS NEEDED<br />
Our Preschool & Children’s<br />
area needs about 70 teachers<br />
for Sunday morning Sunday<br />
School classes from one year<br />
olds to sixth grade. Teach to<br />
change a life today!<br />
Call the Childhood Education Ministry<br />
at 214.860.1585 or 1519.<br />
CONTENTS<br />
Summerset Sunday Preview 4<br />
Lifetime Classes 6<br />
Growing Through Bible Studies 8<br />
PrimeTimers Growing In Christ 9<br />
Women Growing In Christ 10<br />
Children Growing In Christ 1 1<br />
Growing In Christ By Serving 12<br />
Family News 13<br />
New Members 14<br />
Parental Dedications 15<br />
Calendar 16<br />
Photography by Jim Magers<br />
Living<br />
with Loss<br />
Grief Support Group<br />
Wednesdays, Oct. 1–Nov. 5,<br />
6:30 pm, Room 201 West<br />
This group offers hope and help for anyone who is experiencing<br />
the pain and sorrow of losing a loved one. “Living with Loss”<br />
explores the stories, emotions, questions, fears, and steps of<br />
faith that accompany the journey, believing that God is more<br />
than a God of surviving; He is a God of healing. Contact the<br />
Pastoral Care Office, 214.860.1567.<br />
Monday, September 8 from 4:00–5:30 p.m.<br />
in the Commons for refreshments, entertainment, and<br />
singing. Information will be given about the ’08–’09 year.<br />
Weekly rehearsals, opportunities to sing for others, and<br />
great fellowship are a part of purpose for our choir.<br />
Every PrimeTimer is welcome to sing, and a trained<br />
voice is NOT necessary!<br />
Discussion with Dr. James Denison on<br />
“The Shack” by William P. Young<br />
Sunday, October 12, 2008, 7:00 pm, Great Hall<br />
This is a community-wide event hosted by<br />
the Boomer Ministry of PCBC.<br />
After the discussion, Dr. Denison and his<br />
wife, and Janet Denison, will each sign their<br />
new books. Dr. Denison’s Wrestling with<br />
God: How Can I Love a God I’m Not Sure<br />
I Trust? and Janet’s Content to Be Good,<br />
Called to Be Godly: What to Do When Your<br />
Life Is Full, But Your Soul Is Empty?<br />
Contact Elizabeth at ewknight@<strong>pcbc</strong>.<strong>org</strong> or 214.860.1542.<br />
Schedule your<br />
donations for<br />
the rest of 2008<br />
with E-Giving.<br />
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• Status reports on your online gift<br />
• E-Giving Donation Calculator<br />
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bank drafts<br />
www.<strong>pcbc</strong>.<strong>org</strong>/give<br />
JOURNAL USPS No. 734-190 is published monthly by <strong>Park</strong> <strong>Cities</strong> <strong>Baptist</strong> <strong>Church</strong>, 3933 Northwest <strong>Park</strong>way, P.O. Box 12068, Dallas, TX 75225. Periodicals postage<br />
paid at Dallas, TX. POSTMASTER: Send all address changes to JOURNAL: <strong>Park</strong> <strong>Cities</strong> <strong>Baptist</strong> <strong>Church</strong>, P.O. Box 12068, Dallas, TX 75225. 214.860.1500<br />
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Growing In<br />
and Celebrating<br />
What Christ Has Done<br />
Over the Summer<br />
On September 7th, Summerset Sunday, PCBC will celebrate what<br />
God has done over the summer and prepare for what God will do<br />
through great opportunities to worship, grow, and serve at PCBC.<br />
Summerset Sunday<br />
will include:<br />
A summer highlights video in all worship services<br />
The beginning of new adult Bible Study classes<br />
Promotion Sunday for Preschool children<br />
Lunch on the lawn and in the gym from<br />
Sonny Bryan’s along with fun stuff for the kids<br />
Schedule<br />
9:20 and 10:50 a.m.<br />
Worship in the Sanctuary, traditional<br />
Worship in the Great Hall, contemporary<br />
Bible Study<br />
10:00 a.m.<br />
Amigos De Dios in Ellis Chapel<br />
Noon<br />
Lunch on the lawn and in the gym with fun stuff for kids.<br />
Cost for meal tickets: one for $7.50; two for $15; three for<br />
$20; four for $25 ($25=max. cost per family)<br />
Pay for lunch the morning of Summerset Sunday.<br />
No reservations required.<br />
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Growing in Christ<br />
with Lifetime Classes<br />
Biblical/Discipleship<br />
Women’s Evening Bible Study—Believing God by Beth Moore<br />
Based on Isaiah 43:10 we will explore what it means to not only<br />
believe in God, but to believe Him. Text: Believing God member<br />
book. Cost: $15 Teacher: Christina Andrews Dates: Sept. 10th<br />
through Nov. 12th Location: Lower Level Collins # 2<br />
Digging Deeper. . . Spiritual Growth in a Busy World<br />
We all have good intentions to do the things we know we should<br />
to grow in the Lord, but hectic schedules and the busyness of life<br />
often get in the way; leaving us feeling inadequate and frustrated<br />
as Christians. This course will help provide helpful ways to grow<br />
spiritually in the midst of “doing life.” During these four weeks,<br />
we will explore four ways to deepen our spiritual life—week one<br />
will be Deeper Faith, week two Deeper Prayer, week three Deeper<br />
Bible study and week four Deeper Scripture application. You will<br />
come away with practical ways to help you have a more vibrant<br />
relationship with God. Text: Bible Teacher: Peggy Gover<br />
Dates: Sept. 10th through Oct. 1st Location: 101 West<br />
Crown Ministries—Managing Money God’s Way<br />
Crown Financials’ Managing Money God’s Way—end the last<br />
part of 2008 the right way! On September 10, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.<br />
in Room 204 West we will be having an informational kick-off<br />
meeting for our fall semester of classes on Managing Money<br />
God’s Way. These classes, which start the following week, are<br />
designed to teach Christians biblical principles when it comes<br />
to managing finances. The kick-off meeting is information only.<br />
Come listen to what God might have in store for your finances.<br />
The true path to financial peace is found only through God’s way.<br />
To register for the introductory meeting, please contact Gene<br />
Potts at the church office 214. 860.1512 or aepotts@<strong>pcbc</strong>.<strong>org</strong>. You<br />
can also send an e-mail to Bob Brooks at bob@prudentmoney.<br />
com for more information. This is your opportunity to look at<br />
money a whole different way. Text: Managing Money God’s Way<br />
Workbook Cost: $15.00 Teacher: Bob Brooks Dates: Sept. 10th—<br />
informational meeting, Sept. 17th through Nov. 12th—class dates<br />
Location: 204 West<br />
Is the <strong>Church</strong> Dead?<br />
<strong>Church</strong> growth has long been declining at an alarming rate. At the<br />
same time, the public faces of Christianity in recent years have shifted<br />
dramatically. It begs the question is the <strong>Church</strong> dead? In this three-week<br />
course, we’ll discuss this question and others such as “Are Christians<br />
relevant today and if not, why?” Teacher: Mike Yanof Dates: Sept. 10th<br />
through Sept. 24th Location: 203 West<br />
A Hunger for the Holy<br />
Through a study of the book A Hunger for the Holy by Calvin Miller,<br />
we will explore our hunger for intimacy with God. Group members<br />
will explore such topics as: hungering after the holy life, barriers to the<br />
inward journey and widening our intimacy with Christ. Text: A Hunger<br />
for the Holy. Cost: $15.00 Teacher: Larry Byrd Dates: Sep. 10th through<br />
Nov. 5th Location: 202 West<br />
Women’s Discipleship Interest Groups<br />
Women, let’s come together in a home to enjoy a practical class in<br />
cooking or home décor or photography or other interests. <strong>Follow</strong>ing<br />
this fun time, we will discuss how, we as women, can deepen our walk<br />
with the Lord. Classes will be twice a month in September, October and<br />
November. Watch for more information. Text: Bible Teacher: Variety<br />
of talented PCBC women Dates: Sept. 10 & 24, Oct. 8 & 22, Nov. 5<br />
Location: Homes close to the church<br />
The Big Questions<br />
October 8th - Week One: Is God Green?<br />
Global warming, the environment and conservation are on<br />
everyone’s mind. Is the <strong>Church</strong> relevant to this issue today? What<br />
does the Bible say about our responsibility for God’s creation?<br />
October 15th - Week Two: Is Calvinism Biblical?<br />
Does God determine who goes to heaven and who goes to hell? If<br />
he is sovereign, are you free? Issues related to Calvinism are more<br />
debated today than they have been in generations. What does the<br />
Bible say on this controversial subject?<br />
Unwrapping Your Spiritual Gifts<br />
God has given each one of us spiritual gifts to use in His Kingdom work.<br />
We are happiest when we are serving through our gifts where He wants<br />
us to serve. Do you know your gifts? Do you know opportunities of<br />
service? Join us to answer these questions. Text: Bible and COMPASS<br />
Forms Teacher: Dorothy Wilkinson Dates: November 5th and 12th<br />
Location: 101 West<br />
Relationships<br />
Cooking Up Great Relationships: A Relationship-building<br />
Cooking Class—Grilling Edition<br />
What do grilling foods and relationships have in common? They<br />
both involve preparation, patience, attention to detail, and<br />
enjoyment. Learn to prepare a menu with fresh, savory flavors<br />
and get tips for strengthening your relationships at the same<br />
time. Also learn techniques for tasty grilling, parenting tips for<br />
effective discipline and marriage and relationship tips for effective<br />
communication. Note: You must pre-register for this course by<br />
contacting Ann Roberts at 214.860.1540 or asroberts@<strong>pcbc</strong>.<strong>org</strong>.<br />
Teacher: Dr. Brad Schwall Date: Sept. 10th Location: Ellis Parlor<br />
5 Things Never to Say to Your Kids<br />
What are the top five things that parents should never say to their<br />
kids? Dr. Brad Schwall will share the top five parenting clichés<br />
to avoid, why you should avoid them, and what to say instead.<br />
Come find out how many of the ineffective clichés you have<br />
said and learn effective, efficient communication strategies for<br />
communicating with toddlers through pre-teens. Teacher: Dr. Brad<br />
Schwall Date: Sept. 17th Location: Ellis Parlor<br />
Why Can’t I Understand Him/Her—Embracing<br />
God’s Gender Design<br />
God created gender differences as two parts of a whole. From the<br />
beginning damaged gender differences have stirred up distance<br />
and misunderstanding. God created gender differences to make<br />
a better world (Genesis 2:18 “It is not good that man should be<br />
alone.”) God’s guidance is essential in understanding our gender<br />
differences. Learn how embracing God’s design in making male<br />
and female can create unity in relationships with others. This<br />
class is for all adults. Join us for a great hour of discussion and<br />
inspiration. Teachers: Drs. Brian and Debi Newman Date: Sept.<br />
24th Location: Ellis Parlor<br />
October 22nd - Week Three: Is <strong>Jesus</strong> the Only Way to Heaven?<br />
Is there only one way to God? Is Christianity the only way to<br />
salvation? Muslims, Mormons, Jehovah’s Witnesses and Jews<br />
all “believe” in <strong>Jesus</strong>. How can we understand and teach the<br />
importance of faith in Christ today?<br />
October 29th - Week Four: What Happens to Those Who<br />
Never Hear?<br />
More than two billion people living on our planet today have never<br />
heard of <strong>Jesus</strong>. Do they need to hear the gospel to go to heaven?<br />
Is so, how it this fair? In not, why sacrifice for missions? Is there a way<br />
to resolve this centuries-old debate?<br />
Teacher: Dr. James C. Denison Dates: Oct. 8th through Oct. 29th<br />
Location: Great Hall<br />
Classes on Alternative Days<br />
Practical Solutions to Stop the Wealth Leakage—Minimizing Taxes and Other Obstacles to Your Financial Success<br />
Hear featured speaker Mark Trewitt, Certified Financial Planner, discuss these topics and others: portfolio adjustments to deal with the impact<br />
of what $200 barrel oil will have on your retirement plans, changes in the Tax Laws that can work to your benefit, how to distinguish between<br />
“Voluntary” and “Involuntary” taxes, get a reasonable return in an unreasonable market, how to use different asset classes to reduce stock market<br />
volatility, and avoid common IRA planning mistakes. Everyone is invited to attend. There is no cost and reservations are not needed. For more<br />
information, call 214.860.1535. Teacher: Mark Trewitt, Certified Financial Planner and Accredited Estate Planner Date: Thursday, Sept. 4th at 7:00<br />
p.m. Location: Fellowship Hall<br />
www.<strong>pcbc</strong>.<strong>org</strong>/lifetime<br />
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Men and Women Growing in Christ through Bible Studies<br />
Sunday Morning Fall Bible Studies<br />
What will Sunday Morning Fall Bible Studies look like in September at the<br />
beginning of the new Sunday School year?<br />
Some new scenarios will be . . .<br />
• New Children’s Minister leading in the Preschool and Children divisions<br />
• New Student Minister leading in Student Bible study<br />
• New adult classes beginning at the 9:20 hour resulting in:<br />
- More Bible study opportunities for young adults<br />
- A better balance in the children’s Sunday School both hours<br />
- A better balance of ages in worship<br />
• A renewed desire to reach more for Bible study<br />
• Special training opportunities for every Bible study leader:<br />
- Sunday, September 14: teachers Student through PrimeTime will want<br />
to save this date to hear Norm Blackaby teach on “Effectively Communicating<br />
God’s Word Each Sunday”<br />
- Watch for other training opportunities<br />
A Bible study class is the strongest place of “connection” at PCBC. Through small<br />
groups studies, individuals develop strong and meaningful relationships while<br />
having an opportunity to serve others.<br />
Pick up a Bible Study Guide at one of the<br />
Weekday Bible Studies for Men, Women and Youth<br />
Ladies Bible Studies<br />
See page 10 for information about other Ladies Bible Studies.<br />
Connection Centers. We have a class for you!<br />
Men’s Bible Study led by Dr. Jim Denison<br />
Join Dr. Denison and 200+ other men each week as he leads a study entitled This One Thing I Do: Walking with Paul through Philippians on<br />
Thursdays, September 4–November 20, 6:45–7:30 a.m. in the Great Hall. There is no charge for the Bible Study except $5 for the Kick-off Breakfast<br />
on September 4. Dr. Mark Denison, Senior Pastor of First <strong>Baptist</strong> <strong>Church</strong>, Gainesville, Texas, will be the featured speaker. Contact Brian Newman at<br />
bknewman@<strong>pcbc</strong>.<strong>org</strong> or 214.860.1536.<br />
Lakeview Retreat Center, Waxahachie, TX<br />
Join dozens of PrimeTimers and Boomers (anyone over 50) for the most incredible week of the year—our annual PrimeTime Retreat.<br />
Dr. Russell Dilday will be our Bible teacher and James Martin will lead our music. Wednesday afternoon speakers will be Dr. Ed Spann<br />
(“Presidential Praise: America’s Presidents and Their Favorite Hymns”) and Joy Davis (“Lady Liberty”). The Levee Singers will present our<br />
special Wednesday evening “50’s Night” concert.<br />
Brochures are available in PrimeTime Sunday School Departments and the PrimeTime Office. This will be an incredible retreat!<br />
Register now!<br />
Cost: $140 per person for double occupancy, $195 for single occupancy. A $50 per person deposit is required with your reservation.<br />
See the brochure for additional information.<br />
Call the 50+ Office at 214.860.1533.<br />
10 Mondays Bible Study Lunch with Charlie Taylor<br />
Men and women of all ages are invited to attend this Bible Study on Mondays, August 18–October 27 (skip Labor Day, September 1),<br />
Noon–1:05 p.m. in the Great Hall on the Second Floor of the Community Life Center. Lunch $12; no registration required. Charlie Taylor will<br />
lead this study of The Ministry and Letters of Paul. Contact Elizabeth Knight at ewknight@<strong>pcbc</strong>.<strong>org</strong> or 214.860.1542.<br />
All Single Adults Wednesday Evening Bible Study<br />
Starting September 3, join single adults for a study of a Beth Moore series in the book of Daniel on Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m. in Room<br />
104 Reed Building. No cost and no registration is required. For information or questions, contact Elizabeth Knight at ewknight@<strong>pcbc</strong>.<strong>org</strong> or<br />
214.860.1542.<br />
Youth Bible Studies<br />
Wednesdays Nights for Students (7th–12th grades):<br />
Extreme (Jr. High)<br />
7:15–8:30 p.m., The Pit<br />
Join us in the Pit for some games,<br />
videos and bible study<br />
Crosswalk (High School)<br />
7:15–8:30 p.m., The Loft<br />
Join other high school students in<br />
bible study and worship.<br />
Refuge (Jr. High and High School)<br />
7:15–8:30 p.m., Great Hall<br />
First Wednesday of every month (Starting Sept. 3)<br />
we will be meeting together for worship with the<br />
Great Hall band, bible study and food. For Jr. High<br />
and High School students. Invite friends!<br />
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Women<br />
Growing in Christ<br />
Children Growing in Christ<br />
through Choir and Missions<br />
Earlybird Ladies Bible Study<br />
Thursdays, September 4–November 20, 2008, 7:00–8:00 a.m., Ellis Parlor, Emily Boyd, Margaret Duff<br />
and Elizabeth Mills will teach this study entitled “The Wonderful and the Wicked . . . God Uses His <strong>People</strong><br />
to His Purpose.” For women of all ages. No cost and no registration is required. Contact Elizabeth Mills<br />
at 214.368.0116.<br />
Thursday Ladies Bible Study<br />
Thursday mornings, September 4–December 4, 2008; 9:30–11:30 a.m. in the PCBC “Loft” on the 3rd Floor<br />
of the Community Life Center. $20 to help offset the cost of the notebooks. Janet Denison will lead a<br />
study entitled Listen for God’s Call which will focus on the twenty-five Old Testament and New Testament<br />
people who were called by God. It will help us identify when, where and how God’s call will come to us.<br />
Dr. Jack Graham, Senior Pastor of Prestonwood <strong>Baptist</strong> <strong>Church</strong>, will be the featured speaker at the Kickoff<br />
on September 4 in the Great Hall of the Community Life Center at 9:30 a.m.<br />
Childcare for children from birth through 6 years old is available each week by reservation with Nikki<br />
Gribnitz at 214.860.1521. Women of all ages and their friends. Contact Claudette Ballard at 214.363.1333.<br />
Wednesday Night Bible Study for Women: Believing God by Beth Moore<br />
Begins Wednesday, September 10, 6:00–7:30 p.m., Lower Level Collins Building Room 2. Based on Isaiah<br />
43:10 we will explore what it means to not only believe in God but to believe Him. 10 week study. Books<br />
are $15 and are available in the PCBC Library and at Lifeway Book Stores. Contact Christina Andrews at<br />
cmandrews@<strong>pcbc</strong>.<strong>org</strong> or 214.860.1508.<br />
A Woman’s Touch Dinner: “Bee All That You Can Bee”<br />
Tuesday, October 7, 2008. Featuring Dr. Mamie McCullough, motivational<br />
speaker and author. Table viewing at 5:30 p.m. Dinner at 7:00 p.m. Location:<br />
Great Hall. Cost: $22 per ticket.<br />
One of the highlights of the year for the Women’s Ministry, A Woman’s Touch<br />
Dinner provides a time for ladies to gather for inspiration and motivation from<br />
a speaker, enjoy a fabulous meal and view beautiful “tablescapes” created<br />
by our own ladies. Our creative Table Hostesses spend lots of time planning<br />
and decorating a table for the evening. If you would like to decorate a table<br />
this year, please contact Jennifer Harrison at jenniferh@remacinc.com or<br />
214.691.9234.<br />
This year’s dinner will feature Dr. Mamie McCullough, “The I Can Lady.” Dr. McCullough is the author<br />
of several popular books, including I Can; You Can, Too!, Get it Together…And Remember Where You<br />
Put It, and I’m Not Waving, I’m Drowning. She is living proof that<br />
“it’s not what happens to you, but what you make out of what<br />
happens that counts!” She has overcome poverty and many other<br />
adversities, including cancer to become one of the country’s most<br />
popular motivational speakers.<br />
Childcare available by reservation to Nikki Gribnitz at 214.860.1521.<br />
$5 per child, $15 family max. Deadline is Friday, October 3rd by<br />
noon. Pay the night of the event. Dinner will be provided for<br />
children 3 years and older. Children younger than 3 will need to<br />
provide their own dinner. Children may be dropped off starting at<br />
6:30 p.m. and should be picked up immediately after the dinner.<br />
Tickets are $22 per person or $220 for a table. Deadline for<br />
registration is September 29. You may register on our website<br />
at www.<strong>pcbc</strong>.<strong>org</strong>/womansdinner or on Sunday mornings during<br />
the month of September. Call 214.860.1542 with any questions.<br />
Wednesday Night Music and Missions for Children<br />
Join us on Wednesday nights during the school year for exciting opportunities to learn about God’s love through music and missions!<br />
Music offers your child the opportunity to learn more about music and sing about God’s love. Our Missions emphasis helps your child<br />
learn how the love of <strong>Jesus</strong> is shared in different cultures around the world. Call Beverly Golden at 214.860.1552.<br />
Music<br />
Children age two through sixth grade sing about God’s love in choirs on Wednesday nights from 5:30–6:30 p.m.<br />
Join the Children’s Choir Olympics!<br />
• Children’s Choir Kick-off<br />
• Opening Ceremonies: Wednesday, September 3, 5:30–7:00 p.m. in the Gym<br />
- Olympic Entertainment, meet your managers and coaches!<br />
- Food of Champions: corn dogs, chips, and cookies, $3 per person; $12 family max<br />
• The Games Begin: Wednesday, September 10 at 5:30 p.m.<br />
Missions<br />
Children learn how the love of <strong>Jesus</strong> is shared in different cultures around the world on<br />
Wednesday nights from 6:30–7:30 p.m. during the school year.<br />
Mission Friends (ages 3–5)<br />
In Mission Friends, preschoolers develop missions attitudes and concepts, become aware of God’s love for all people, realize that others<br />
need to hear about <strong>Jesus</strong>, learn of missions work and missionaries in North America and around the world and learn the joy of praying<br />
for and giving to missions. Call Judy Gregory at 214.860.1523.<br />
Royal Ambassadors (RA’s) boys in grades 1–6<br />
The primary focus of the Royal Ambassador program (RAs) at PCBC is to help boys know about the missions work of Southern <strong>Baptist</strong>s<br />
around the world, and how each boy may have a personal role in missions throughout his life in his “own backyard” and beyond—to<br />
understand and be involved in God’s mission to further His Kingdom. Call Laurie Elkins at 214.860.1560 or ljelkins@<strong>pcbc</strong>.<strong>org</strong>.<br />
Girls in Action (GA’s) girls in grades 1–6<br />
GA’s learn about Bible heroes and missions leaders who share God’s love with others through their words and actions. The girls will also<br />
participate in Live Action Projects that minister to others. Call Laurie Elkins at 214.860.1560 or ljelkins@<strong>pcbc</strong>.<strong>org</strong>.<br />
Register for Music and Missions online at: www.<strong>pcbc</strong>.<strong>org</strong>/musicandmissions<br />
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Growing in Christ<br />
by serving<br />
Vickery Ministry Opportunities<br />
KIDS HOPE Mentoring<br />
Build a caring relationship with one child helping with school work and having fun. Kids Hope USA is a national<br />
program brought to PCBC in partnership with Buckner.<br />
Time Commitment: One hour a week during the school day on the same day each week throughout the school year, September–May.<br />
Location: Dan D. Rogers Elementary, Lovers Lane and Abrams Training: New Mentor Training: Tues., Sept. 16, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Dan D. Rogers<br />
Elementary Contact: For info or to register for training, contact Lorri Lamberth: 214.860.3940, llamberth@buckner.<strong>org</strong>.<br />
<strong>Park</strong> <strong>Cities</strong> <strong>Baptist</strong>’s After School Enrichment Program at Jack Lowe Elementary<br />
<strong>Park</strong> <strong>Cities</strong> <strong>Baptist</strong>’s After School Enrichment Program began in January, 2007 at Jack Lowe Elementary School in the<br />
Vickery neighborhood. PCBC provides tutoring and enriching activities for students in the third through fifth grades from<br />
3 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays during the school year. Volunteers are needed to help with homework<br />
and help children with enriching activities, such as sports and games, arts and crafts, computer work, and music.<br />
Time Commitment: Volunteers commit to the amount of time reasonable for them between 3–6<br />
p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Thursdays during the school year. The greatest need is during<br />
homework time, 3–4:15 p.m. Location: Jack Lowe, Sr. Elementary, near <strong>Park</strong> Lane and Greenville<br />
Avenue Training: Tuesday, September 2, 3–4 p.m., Jack Lowe Elementary or Wednesday, September 3,<br />
4–5 p.m., Jack Lowe Elementary Contact: For info contact Amy Pennell: 214.860.1526,<br />
apennell@buckner.<strong>org</strong>.<br />
Cool Kids Live! Family Workshops<br />
Help host Cool Kids Live! Family Workshops that include a dinner for families, a parenting workshop, a children’s<br />
workshop, and a family activity.<br />
Time Commitment: 2 hours on a weeknight, 6–8 p.m., choose to host as many workshops as you wish, choose from two workshops in the<br />
Fall and four workshops in the Winter and Spring. Locations: Dan D. Rogers Elementary, Lovers Lane and Abrams; Jack Lowe, Sr. Elementary,<br />
near Greenville Avenue and <strong>Park</strong> Lane Upcoming Workshops: Jack Lowe, Sr. Elementary, Thursday, September 4, 6–7 p.m.; Dan D. Rogers<br />
Elementary, Thursday, September 18, 6:30–8 p.m.<br />
Other Opportunities to Serve<br />
PCBC International Friends—ESL Teachers<br />
Wednesday, 9:30–11:30 a.m. (September–May and 1 week in June for VBS)<br />
Volunteers are needed to teach ESL (English as a Second Language—Conversational English Class.) Teachers facilitate individual, small group, and<br />
large group activities to help international visitors and residents of the greater Dallas community adapt to the life in the U.S. Contact: Marjanna<br />
Thomas: 214.526.6639, kdtmnt@sbcglobal.net<br />
Gospel for Muslims, Inc. MBB (Muslim Believers Background) Conference<br />
September 26 & 27, Great Hall<br />
Requirements: Volunteer Training will be held on Saturday, September 20th from 9–11 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. Volunteers are needed before<br />
the conference to help with mail outs, appreciation bags, etc. in the GFM office and the days of the conference. Contact: Elena at Gospel for<br />
Muslims: 214.217.9857, Elena@gospelformuslims.com.<br />
Members of PCBC Who Have Cancer:<br />
[names added with permission of person or family] Betty Pollard,<br />
Darla Hollingshead, John Phillips, Linda Alexander (wife of Hilton),<br />
Hallie Benefield, Joseph Cowen, Ray Emmons, Linda McDaniel,<br />
Barbara Bowling, Louise Kendall, Mary Beth Alexander, Robin<br />
Glazener Mueller, Doris Walters.<br />
Relatives and Friends of PCBC Who Have Cancer:<br />
Leroy Yarbrough, father-in-law of Danny Howell, Bill Flesner and<br />
Pam Colley, friends of Brent Howell, John Harris, nephew of Cecilia<br />
Duren, Ivan Lewis, brother of Mary Alice Deen, Claire Schoeneck,<br />
friend of Joan Butcher, Madison McWilliams, niece of Elaine and<br />
Brad Tate, Clara Morris, friend of Patricia and Jerry Bunch, Susan<br />
Hemingway, friends of Sandra Standefer, Archie Cook, brother<br />
of Leroy Cook, Patty Dye, friend of Carolyn and Bill Robbins, Kim<br />
Gilamore, friend of Boyd Grimes, Dale Peace and Grace Osteen,<br />
friends of Ge<strong>org</strong>e McGlamory, Dick Waggoner, in-law of Paula and<br />
Ron Stephenson, Oscie Perkins, uncle of Judy Collins, Kyle Drott,<br />
nephew of Katy Brown, Jerry Ekes, brother of Minni Elkins, Jo<br />
Placensio and Kathy Bjorklund, friend of Dru Reed, Steve Newport,<br />
friend of Bob Feather, Deen Wier, sister-in-law of Lowayne Gooch,<br />
Charles Hendricks, brother-in-law of Paula Stephenson, Vivian<br />
Renninger, mother of Sandra Cordova, Mary Helen Bridges, sister<br />
of Loreta Craig, Ginette Mizrahi, friend of Dr. Grady Phillips and<br />
Ben Baber, Bren Jones, daughter-in-law of Barbara and Larry Jones,<br />
David Schafroth, father of Lisa Sooter.<br />
Congratulations To:<br />
Tamara and Brett Robinson, Hudson/Taylor Class, on the birth<br />
of Ford Austin, June 12, 2008, 5657 Meadowcrest Drive, Dallas,<br />
TX 75230<br />
Lisa and Bryan Chamness, Bridge Class, had Hayden Kate Chamness<br />
on May 20, 2008. 622 Birch Lane, Richardson, TX 75081<br />
Alicia and Scott Wood, McCullough/Kelemen Class, had Helena<br />
Kate Wood on March 31, 2008. 3805 Centenary, Dallas, TX 75225<br />
Best Wishes To:<br />
Amy Heldenfels and Ray Jerke, on their marriage, June 19, 2008.<br />
Jennifer Shewchuk and Barrett Kingsriter, on their marriage,<br />
June 26, 2008.<br />
Tiffany Henderson and Kevin Poole, on their marriage, August 2,<br />
2008.<br />
Lauren Sims and Mark Reitmeier, on their marriage, August 2, 2008.<br />
Katherine Piacenti and Jacob King, on their marriage, August 9,<br />
2008.<br />
Courtney Davis and James Bristow, on their marriage, July 26, 2008.<br />
In Sympathy For: [nm = nonmember]<br />
Dr. Grady W. Phillips, Kelley Class, passed away on Monday, July 21,<br />
2008.<br />
Paul Bentley, Kelley Class, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2008.<br />
PCBC family: wife, Mozelle Bentley, and grandson, David Ottinger,<br />
6541 Kingsbury Drive, Dallas, TX 75231, 214.349.0795.<br />
FAMILY NEWS<br />
Pat Boorhem, nm, niece of Grace Shehee (Corkran Class),<br />
passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2008. PCBC family: aunt, Grace<br />
Shehee, 6211 W. Northwest Highway, Apt. G311, Dallas, TX 75225,<br />
214.363.2557.<br />
Mary Brannon, Corkran Class, passed away on Wednesday, July 23,<br />
2008.<br />
Virginia Nunn, Burgess Class, passed away on Saturday, July 26,<br />
2008. PCBC family: daughter, Sue Ellen Fraser (Bruce), P.O. Box<br />
2345, Rockwall, TX 75087.<br />
Don Marvin, member, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2008. PCBC<br />
family: wife, Terry Marvin (Finfrock Femmes Class), 210 Hartsdale<br />
Drive, Dallas, TX 75211, 214.331.1546, and step-daughter, Katherine<br />
Davoust-Ayala (Pablo), 3149 St. Sophia Drive, Dallas, TX 75233,<br />
214.330.9343.<br />
Mary Merril, Amitie Class, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2004.<br />
PCBC family: husband, Alan Merrill, and daughter, Melanie Merril,<br />
6012 Spring Flower Trail, Dallas, TX 75248, 972.380.6372.<br />
Candyce Brinson, nm, daughter of Wilma Wilkins, passed away on<br />
Saturday, August 2, 2008. PCBC family: mother, Wilma Wilkins, 711<br />
Matador Lane, Apt. 5, Mesquite, TX 75149, 972.285.9800, and stepbrother,<br />
Will Wilkins (Janice), 6241 Northaven Rd., Dallas, TX 75230.<br />
Mick Ward, nm, son-in-law of Marilyn Royal (PS K1 Late Teacher/<br />
Floyd’s Faithfuls), passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2008, in<br />
Colorado. PCBC family: mother-in-law, Marilyn Royal, 12401<br />
Montego Plaza, Dallas, TX 75230, 972.387.5553.<br />
Jack Burch, nm, brother of Catherine Bass (Floyd’s Faithfuls),<br />
passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2008, in Waco. PCBC family:<br />
sister, Catherine Bass, 3916 Centenary Ave., Dallas, TX 75225,<br />
214.363.1373, and nephew, Paul Bass (Laura), 4408 Purdue, Dallas,<br />
TX 75225, 214.987.2199.<br />
Mary Lockhart, nm, mother of Martha Kenney (Truthseekers Class)<br />
passed away Thursday, August 7, 2008. PCBC family: daughter,<br />
Martha Kenney (Leslie), 1115 Joanna Ave., Desoto TX 75115,<br />
972.224.5205.<br />
J. Claude Brannan, nm, father of John Brannan (Duke Presley Class),<br />
passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2008. PCBC family: son, John<br />
Brannan (Jaycile), 6204 Meadow Rd., Dallas TX 75230, 214.363.4481.<br />
Birdie-Alice Lynch, member, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2008.<br />
Betty Appold, member, passed away on Wednesday, August 13,<br />
2008, in Houston. She did not have PCBC family.<br />
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NEW MEMBERS<br />
PARENTAL DEDICATIONS<br />
By Statement/Letter:<br />
Jim Anderson<br />
Mary Anderson<br />
Natalie Dodd<br />
James Gibson<br />
Matt Headley<br />
Deidra Headley<br />
Chris Hildebrand<br />
Henry Louis “Lou” Horne, Jr<br />
Wanda Horne, Jr<br />
Betty Pollard<br />
William H. “Pete” Porter<br />
Mary Porter<br />
Kailey Qualls<br />
Jon Skidmore<br />
Lisa Skidmore<br />
Elizabeth Skidmore<br />
James Skidmore<br />
Matthew Skidmore<br />
Jon Skidmore<br />
Jack Sprawls<br />
Carol Sprawls<br />
Stacy Tomlinson<br />
Slates Veazey<br />
Whitney Veazey<br />
Derek & Deanna Akin with<br />
Owen Glen<br />
Nathan & Jeannie Denton with<br />
Cooper Elyse with sibling Kate<br />
Damon & Kate Borders with<br />
Josephine “Josie” Kathryn with<br />
siblings Caroline, Elise and Delaney<br />
Dan & Jeanne Dollins with<br />
Brooke Kendall with sibling<br />
Grant Aaron<br />
Eliot & Dara Burriss with<br />
Braxton Eliot with sibling Shelby<br />
David & Nita Fontenot with<br />
Jack Fallin<br />
Bart & Laura Camak with<br />
Denton James<br />
John & Katie Golden with<br />
Grace Elizabeth<br />
For Baptism:<br />
Brooke Elkjer<br />
Elysia LeMay<br />
Rees LeMay<br />
Mary Michael McCartin<br />
Patrick Whitaker<br />
Michelle Whitaker<br />
Scott & Katie Henkel with<br />
Ty Richard, Shani Scott &<br />
Grace Elizabeth<br />
Todd & Ginger Keator with<br />
Isabelle Howse<br />
John-Michael & Emily Kretz with<br />
Campbell Holladay<br />
Steve & Tiffani Mackenzie with<br />
Stefani Alexine with sibling<br />
Isabella<br />
PCBC Discovery Class<br />
Sunday, September 14, 10:50 a.m.– Noon<br />
Deacon’s Parlor (behind the Sanctuary)<br />
This monthly informal class is for new members and people considering<br />
membership. Explore the values, purposes and beliefs of PCBC with<br />
Rodney Schell, Pastor of Ministries.<br />
Call Ann Roberts at 214.860.1540 for more details.<br />
Betty Montague with<br />
Samuel Langdon<br />
David & Carine Rappaport with<br />
Tessa Mariana<br />
Impressions Class<br />
Wednesday, September 10th<br />
6:30–8:30 pm, Collins Bldg #109<br />
New and expecting parents are invited to attend this<br />
informative class on parenting taught by Marty Lewis.<br />
This class is required for all parents wishing to participate<br />
in the Parental Dedication service.<br />
To register or for more info,<br />
contact Cynthia Yanof, Preschool<br />
Associate for Infants, One and<br />
Two year olds at 214.860.3910<br />
or clyanof@<strong>pcbc</strong>.<strong>org</strong>.<br />
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CALENDAR<br />
September<br />
2 & 3 Volunteer Training for PCBC’s After school enrichment Program<br />
at Jack Lowe Elementary: 3:00–4:00 p.m.<br />
3 Children’s Choirs Opening Ceremonies: 5:30–7:00 p.m. in the Gym.<br />
Olympic Entertainment: Food of Champions—Corn Dogs, Chips & Cookies.<br />
$3 per person; $12 family maximum. Meet your managers and coaches!<br />
3 International Friends: 9:30–11:30 a.m. Teachers facilitate individual,<br />
small group and large group activities to help international visitors and<br />
residents of the community adapt to life in the U.S. Contact: Marjanna<br />
Thomas at 214.526.6639 or kdtmnt@sbcglobal.net.<br />
4 Men’s Bible Study led by Dr. Jim Denison: Thursday mornings,<br />
September 4–November 20, 6:45–7:30 a.m., Great Hall, for all men and their<br />
friends and coworkers. There is no charge except for the Kick-off Breakfast<br />
on September 4, which will cost $5 per person. Dr. Mark Denison, Senior<br />
Pastor of First <strong>Baptist</strong> <strong>Church</strong>, Gainesville, Texas will be the featured speaker.<br />
Join Dr. Jim Denison and 200+ other men each week as he leads a study<br />
entitled This One Thing I Do: Walking with Paul through Philippians.<br />
Contact Brian Newman at bknewman@<strong>pcbc</strong>.<strong>org</strong> or 214.860.1536.<br />
4 Financial Planning Seminar for Boomers and PrimeTimers:<br />
7:00–8:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. More details to come.<br />
4 Cool Kids Live! Family Workshop at Jack Lowe Elementary: 6:00–7:00 p.m.<br />
7 Summerset Sunday: We will again take that morning to celebrate what<br />
God has done over the summer and prepare for what God has in store for<br />
the fall. Then enjoy lunch on the lawn together. Stay tuned for more details.<br />
10 Managing Money God’s Way Info Meeting: 6:30 p.m. in 204 Reed<br />
Bldg. To register for the meeting contact Gene Potts at 214.860.1512.<br />
16 Kids Hope New Mentor Training: 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. at Dan D. Rogers<br />
Elementary. For info or to register contact Lorri Lamberth at 214.860.3940 or<br />
llamberth@buckner.<strong>org</strong>.<br />
19 Friday Fest Luncheon: Elizabeth Mills reviews several books about<br />
Teddy Roosevelt and his daughter Alice. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. in the<br />
Great Hall. Call the PrimeTime Office at 214.860.1533 for more details.<br />
22–30 National <strong>Park</strong>s/Canyonlands Trip: Tour the spectacular national<br />
parks and national monuments of Arizona, Utah and Nevada. Included on<br />
the trip are the Grand Canyon NP, Montezuma’s Castle NM, Arches NP, Bryce<br />
Canyon NP, Canyonlands NP, Grand Staircase NM, Zion NP and more. The<br />
trip has been defined by some as breathtaking, 8th Wonder of the World,<br />
awe-inspiring, astounding and the Wonders of God. For more information<br />
and an itinerary please contact Don Duren at 214.860.1571.<br />
25 PrimeTime Movie Day: 1:30 p.m., Room 302W. This month’s feature is<br />
“Come September.” Free admission, popcorn and sodas. Bring a friend! Call<br />
the PrimeTime Office at 214.860.1533.<br />
26–27 Muslim <strong>Baptist</strong> Believers Background Conference:<br />
Great Hall, September 26-27, 2008, at PCBC, This conference equips<br />
christian leaders for ministry to the Muslim world. Presented by Gospel for<br />
Muslims, a ministry founded by PCBC member Dr. Abraham Sarker. Register<br />
by September 12th at www.mbbnetwork.com.<br />
October<br />
1, 8, 22, 15, 29 Living with Loss Grief Support Group: This group<br />
offers hope and help for anyone who is experiencing the pain and sorrow<br />
of losing a loved one. Contact Pastoral Care at 214.860.1567.<br />
12 Q&A with Dr. Denison on “The Shack” by William P. Young:<br />
<strong>Follow</strong>ed by book signings with Dr. Jim Denison and his book Wrestling<br />
with God: How Can I Love a God I’m Not Sure I Trust? and Janet Denison’s<br />
book, Content to Be Good, Called to be Godly; What To Do When Your Life<br />
Is Full, But Your Soul Is Empty? Contact Elizabeth Knight at<br />
ewknight@<strong>pcbc</strong>.<strong>org</strong> or 214.860.1542.<br />
8 Note ables Choir: Please join us on Monday, September 8 from<br />
4:00–5:30 p.m. in the Commons for refreshments, entertainment, and<br />
singing. Information will be given about the ’08–’09 year. Weekly rehearsals,<br />
opportunities to sing for others, and great fellowship are a part of purpose<br />
for our choir. Every PrimeTimer is welcome to sing, and a trained<br />
voice in NOT necessary!<br />
28–30 PrimeTime Retreat at Lakeview Retreat Center in Waxahachie:<br />
Dr. Russell Dilday will be the Bible teacher. James Martin will lead music.<br />
Special event with the Levee Singers! Register in the PrimeTime Office or<br />
call 214.860.1533.<br />
Visit our website at www.<strong>pcbc</strong>.<strong>org</strong>.<br />
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