Park Cities Baptist Church. October 2008 Volume 22, No. 10 ALL GOD S CHILDREN. Helping People Follow Jesus pcbc.org

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1 Park Cities Baptist Church October 2008 Volume 22, No. 10 ALL GOD S CHILDREN Helping People Follow Jesus pcbc.org

2 ALL GOD S CHILDREN Jesus said, Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these. Matthew 19:14 This issue of The Journal highlights what God is doing in the lives of children. Park Cities Baptist provides numerous opportunities to help children grow mentally, physically and spiritually. From an Upward Basketball player learning the sport to the Bible-based teachings provided for children, Park Cities nurtures the child from the moment they are born through adulthood. As a church, we ll continue our commitment to love children, teach them and strive to meet their needs. Take a moment to pray for all the children who come to our campus for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these. LifeTime continues through November with classes how to biblically manage your money discipleship through a variety of women s interest groups achieving intimacy with God what the Bible says about current issues finding and utilizing your spiritual gifts. You may find class descriptions at Classes are on Wednesdays from 6:30 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise stated. No reservations are required to attend any of the classes. Childcare is available for birth through two year olds by calling to make a reservation. Children three through 6th grade can participate in our ongoing music and missions programs. Pick a class and enrich your life! Sunday, October 26, 4-6 PM on Villanova Street Pony rides, entertainment, costumed characters, and decorated cars for trunk-or-treating! No scary costumes! Candy donations of individually wrapped candy are appreciated and will be collected during the month of October in marked collection boxes throughout the church. Call the Childhood Education Office at for more info. CONTENTS The Childhood Years 4 The Teenage Years 6 Reaching Out to Kids in Our Community 8 PCBC Kids Ministering to Others 10 Mission Trips 12 Hurricane Relief Update 13 Family News 14 New Members 15 Calendar 16 Photography by Jim Magers Living with Loss Grief Support Group Wednesdays, Oct. 1 Nov. 5 6:30 pm, Room 201 West This group offers hope and help for anyone who is experiencing the pain and sorrow of losing a loved one. Living with Loss explores the stories, emotions, questions, fears, and steps of faith that accompany the journey, believing that God is more than a God of surviving; He is a God of healing. Contact the Pastoral Care Office, Come join the Sanctuary Choir and lift HIM up in song and praise. You do not need a trained voice and ALL are welcome. We meet in the Choral Hall on Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. Child care is provided. The Power of a Praying Parent by Stormie Omartian Pour out your heart like water before the face of the Lord. Lift your hands toward Him for the life of your young children. Lamentations 2:19 Join this group of parents and grandparents who will commit to pray for their children and grandchildren using this book. You will receive one assignment per week and we will pray through the chapters together. The start date is October 20th. Purchase books in the church library starting October 5th. Contact Elizabeth Knight at ewknight@pcbc.org or to sign up. Schedule your donations for the rest of E-Giving offers: Automatic scheduling options (one time, weekly, biweekly, monthly and quarterly) Online receipts confirming your amount and giving designation Online reports track your online giving for a 13 month period Status reports on your online gift E-Giving Donation Calculator Safe and convenient method of giving through credit cards or bank drafts JOURNAL USPS No is published monthly by Park Cities Baptist Church, 3933 Northwest Parkway, P.O. Box 12068, Dallas, TX Periodicals postage paid at Dallas, TX. POSTMASTER: Send all address changes to JOURNAL: Park Cities Baptist Church, P.O. Box 12068, Dallas, TX

3 the CHILDHOOD years From the moment they are born, children observe and learn, soaking in everything around them. Providing a safe, happy, Christian learning environment for every child is the purpose of the Childhood Ministry, which includes children birth through sixth grade. In the summer, PCBC provides numerous camps for children from all across the community. The camps include the popular DaySprings Day Camp at Bill Bates Ranch in McKinney, Texas, and sports camps such as basketball, flag football, soccer and tennis. In addition, there are art, cooking and dance camps which all reinforce the growth of the whole child. A place where both parent and child can come, the PCBC Library provides a place for mental growth through books, videos and dvds. The Library hosts several events throughout the year such as a Spring Book/Author Event, Summer Reading Club for Children, Autumn Library Awareness and a Winter Holiday Open House. The goal of Mother s Day Out (MDO) is to provide a safe, happy, Christian learning environment for preschool age children when they are at our church. MDO teaches eight general concepts: God, Jesus, the natural eorld, Bible, self, others, family and church. Mother s Day Out is open to children birth 2 years. Mother s of Preschoolers, MOPS, is open to mother of preschool age children. It is an open, caring, and accepting atmosphere where women can come together to share this important season of life. For more information, go to our website at or call the Childhood Office at Our church will continue to love and support its children with Biblebased teaching. Meeting the needs of the child and his/her family is our focus because the children are the future of the this church. Our programs enable children to explore, discover, create and construct by involving their senses in an array of ageappropriate opportunities. Teaching from a biblically-based curriculum, we strive to develop in each child positive attitudes toward God, Jesus, the Bible, self, others, the natural world, family and church. The goal is to establish a foundation for faith upon which all of life can be built. Sunday School is the primary ongoing program for children s Bible teaching. Each week, committed Christian adults teach biblical principles and their application through the active learning vehicles of Bible Study and group times. Mission education is another important weekly program for our children. Through Royal Ambassadors, Girls in Action and Mission Friends, boys and girls learn how God s love is shared around the world and how they can share His love at home. Children s Choirs are a place where children can learn more about music and sing of God s love. Children are given opportunities to develop through listening, singing, moving, playing instruments, and learning songs and hymns each week in choir. Throughout the year, there are many other programs for children to help promote spiritual, mental and physical growth. Marty Lewis, Minister to Children At Park Cities, we believe in children! Our mission is to grow children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. We are excited when children come to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. We partner with parents and caring adults to surround children with God s love in a fun and stimulating environment. Preschoolers and children are taught God s Word in an age-appropriate manner. This means that children will learn at their own age and developmental level with other children their own age. Classes for children involve a mix of fun activities for all ages. Activities in the classroom are designed to point to the Bible Story being taught that day! Everything a child does in Sunday School reinforces a Bible truth for that day. Our teachers, leaders and workers provide hours of volunteer ministry to lead children to Jesus. Our children s teachers are the very best because they truly care about teaching children. Sunday School is offered at the 9:20 and 10:50 hours. Kindergartners enjoy Worship Explorers at either hour. Worship Explorers teaches the joy of worship to the child. Kindergartners participate in worship experiences that are fun, meaningful and friendly. Children in grades one through six enjoy Sunday School one hour and attend worship with their family the other hour. Wednesday nights are filled with fun and learning. Children s Choir begins at 5:30 p.m. Children from age 2 through 6th grade learn music and worship in fun ways that lead to worship and praise. At 6:30 p.m., children grow in Missions through Mission Friends (for preschoolers), Royal Ambassadors (for boys), and Girls in Aaction (for girls). Learning about missionaries and performing mission action allows children to serve others in the name of Jesus. Do not let your children miss choir or missions on Wednesday evenings. 4 For new Christians, we offer the Welcome To God s Family class. This is offered monthly to children who make a profession of faith in Jesus Christ. The course teaches children about service, prayer, quiet times, baptism and the Lord s Supper. We have many seasonal events which include Trunk or Treat, Vacation Bible School, Fish Camp, Spring Children s Retreat and Advent Art Contest. In the future look for A Mission for Every Child, a missions and fun event for grade school children held in the Spring. As we move into PreTeen Ministry, look for a Fall Retreat just for 6th graders next year. Also, in the next year, the world comes to Park Cities as we learn about missions and service opportunities all around us from down the street to around the world. Watch for an Acts 1:8 ministry for children and their teachers in our area. You can feel the excitement in Children s Ministry! Whether you look into Weekday Preschool or Mother s Day Out, Sunday School, Wednesdays or events offered all during the year, there is a place for your child and you. Explore the possibilities in Children s Ministry at Park Cities. Call for more details. 5

4 THE TEENAGE YEARS The teenage years are full of intense change and a wide range of emotions. The PCBC Youth Ministry exists to reach students for Christ, help them connect with each other, grow in their faith, honor Christ, and serve others Helping Students Follow Jesus. On Sunday and Wednesday there are weekly opportunities for students to be involved with a Bible Study and other activities. On Sundays, the junior high students, comprised of over 100, 7th and 8th graders, combine in The Pit down in the Activities Basement for fun, games, videos, and small group Bible Study from 10:50 a.m. Noon. It s a place where you can truly have a blast as you grow in your faith! Also on Sundays, about 200 high school students and leaders meet on the 3rd floor of the Community Life Center in The Loft for an opening time, and then meet in small groups for Bible Study and fellowship from 10:50 a.m. Noon. Join 7th through 12th grade students for Youth Choir and a fun time of singing, worshipping, and becoming leaders of worship as they prepare to sing in services, participate in mission work at home and around the country. Youth Choir meets on the 3rd floor of the Community Life Center in The Loft at 1:30 p.m. on Sundays. There s something special for students on Wednesdays, too! For a mid-week break from the rigors of school and extra curricular activities, students also meet on Wednesday nights for both Extreme and Cross Walk. Extreme is for Junior High students (7th 8th) and meets in The Pit in the Activities Building Basement from 7:15 8:30 p.m. Extreme is a time of fun, video, skits, games, music, Bible teaching, and giveaways! Join over 100 high school students (9th 12th) for worship with a full band, where critical issues are tackled from a biblical perspective during Cross Walk in The Loft on the 3rd Floor of the Community Life Center from 7:15 8:30 p.m. Throughout it all, the Student Ministry is here to serve students and their families. Checkout the website at for upcoming events, some great links to what your students are hearing and learning, fabulous resources for students and parents, prayer requests and more! Nate Merrill, Minister to Students PCBC s Student Ministry is based upon relationships. That begins with our relationship with God. Our first priority is to challenge every student to continually be growing in his or her relationship with God. We structure all of our programs around that priority, whether that is Sunday Morning Bible Study, Wednesday nights, Discipleship, Retreats, or Lock-ins! Secondly, we want PCBC to be a place where our students can build relationships with other students and to be encouraged and equipped by our adult leadership team. Our personal relationship with God should be fun and exciting. It is important to me that, whether a student is having the best day or the worst day, we are able to walk along side of that student, always leading him or her closer to Christ. Our commitment is to teach God s Word and live and love by Christ s example. My daily prayer for PCBC s Student Ministry is this prayer of Christ: That they may all be one; even as You, Father, are in Me and I in You, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me. The glory which You have given Me I have given to them, that they may be one, just as We are one; I in them and You in Me, that they may be perfected in unity, so that the world may know that You sent Me, and loved them, even as You have loved Me. John 17:21 23 In addition to our regular Sunday and Wednesday activities, we have Refuge (creative Student Worship Service) the first Wednesday of each month (remaining 2008 dates: November 5, December 3), D-Now is January 30 February 1, 2009, and Thee Camp is June 29 July 3, Be on the lookout as we approach the spring for a small group discipleship component to our student ministry on Sunday evenings. Please let us know if there is anything that we can ever do for you or your student. We are here to serve you! To contact the Student Ministry, please call

5 Reaching Out to the Kids in our Community Following our command by Christ to go into our communities and tell and show others about Christ, Park Cities Baptist Church participates in numerous outreach programs for children in our community. Reaching out in various ways, volunteers are the hands and feet of Jesus to people in our community. The mission of PCBC s work in the Vickery area of Dallas, located between Greenville Avenue, Park Lane, Northwest Highway, and Skillman Road, is to build relationships and meet needs in order to share the love of Christ and engage people from Vickery in worship and Bible study at PCBC. Every ministry in Vickery seeks to share Christ s love. How will you serve? Ministry Opportunities in Vickery Amigos de Dios Families from Vickery are now regularly attending a bi-lingual worship service and Bible Study at PCBC. Numerous individuals have been baptized and have joined PCBC. Sam Silva, working with PCBC through Buckner, pastors and leads this group, Amigos de Dios, and works to continue the growth of this part of PCBC through the ministries in Vickery. God is at work. We hope you will be involved with us in what God is doing in Vickery! KIDS HOPE Mentoring Build a caring relationship with one child helping with school work and having fun. Kids Hope USA is a national program brought to PCBC in partnership with Buckner. The time commitment is one hour a week during the school day on the same day each week throughout the school year, September May, at Dan D. Rogers Elementary, Lovers Lane and Abrams. For more information, please contact Lorri Lamberth: , llamberth@buckner.org. PCBC s After School Enrichment Program at Jack Lowe Elementary Park Cities Baptist s After School Enrichment Program began in January, 2007 at Jack Lowe Elementary School in the Vickery neighborhood. PCBC provides tutoring and enriching activities for students in the third through fifth grades from 3 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays during the school year. Volunteers are needed to help with homework and help children with enriching activities, such as sports and games, arts and crafts, computer work, and music. Volunteers commit to the amount of time reasonable for them between 3 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Thursdays during the school year. The greatest need is during homework time, 3-4:15 p.m. at Jack Lowe, Sr. Elementary, near Park Lane and Greenville Avenue. For more information, please contact Amy Pennell: , apennell@buckner.org. Cool Kids Live! Family Workshops Help host Cool Kids Live! Family Workshops that include a dinner for families, a parenting workshop, a children s workshop, and a family activity. The time commitment is two hours on a weeknight, 6 8 p.m., choose to host as many workshops as you wish, choose from two workshops in the Fall and four workshops in the Winter and Spring at Dan D. Rogers Elementary, Lovers Lane and Abrams; Jack Lowe, Sr. Elementary, near Greenville Avenue and Park Lane. Lorri Lamberth and Amy Pennell, through our partnership with Buckner, are coordinating our efforts and working within the community to build alliances and mobilize PCBC in Vickery. Contact Lorri at llamberth@buckner.org and Amy Pennell at apennell@buckner.org for more information on how to serve. Buckner Wellness Center A ministry of Buckner Children and Family Services in the Rosemont Apartment Complex, the Buckner Wellness Center has a need for after school tutors on Monday through Thursday from 4 5 p.m., Bible Study Teachers for children on Monday Thursday from 5 6 p.m. Contact: Maria Pacheco at Brother Bill s Helping Hand Enriching the lives of men, women and children in the community of West Dallas by empowerment through learning, encouragement through relationships, and ensuring the essentials of life. Volunteers are needed for Kids Craft Time for preschoolers while their mothers pickup groceries in the weekly grocery store on Wednesdays/Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Volunteers are also needed on Wednesdays from 4 5 p.m. to help 4th & 5th graders at Martinez Learning Center learn life skills such as respect, honor and responsibility. In addition, volunteers are needed on Fridays from 10:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. to help with the Children s Clothing Center and Family Shoe Store. Contact: Melissa Lopez at Buckner Children and Family Services Buckner Children & Family Services of Dallas combines 120 years of experience servicing the community through partnerships with churches, businesses, community organizations, and individuals to meet the needs of children and families across our community. Volunteers are needed to plan and sponsor fun activities with the children such as pizza parties, movies, games, ice cream parties, Bible Studies, etc. Contact: Megan Bunyard at Volunteers are needed to help process, sort and pack new shoes and socks for orphans in 60 countries for Shoes for Orphan Souls on Monday Saturday from 9:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 4:30 p.m. Contact: Eushunda Kennedy opt. 2. Cornerstone Baptist Church Church and community ministries reaching South Dallas through ESL, literacy, homeless ministry, children s Bible activities, serving senior citizens and humanitarian aid. Volunteers are needed to help with Bible Study, recreation, fun and lunch for children K 6 grade in Backyard Bible Clubs. 1st and 5th Saturdays of each month 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Contact: Larry Richardson ext

6 Mary Frances Stephens with a friend in Guatemala. PCBC KIDS ministering to others Jesus tells us in Matthew 28:19 20, Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Our children are taking this verse to heart and going out into the community to share the Gospel. From sports camp at Jack Lowe Elementary to mini Vacation Bible Schools at Cornerstone Church to trips to Guatemala and throughout the state of Texas, PCBC children are making a difference. To find out more ways to serve in the community, call the Missions Office at or go to Lakeview Retreat Center, Waxahachie, TX Join dozens of PrimeTimers and Boomers (anyone over 50) for the most incredible week of the year our annual PrimeTime Retreat. Dr. Russell Dilday will be our Bible teacher and James Martin will lead our music. Wednesday afternoon speakers will be Dr. Ed Spann ( Presidential Praise: America s Presidents and Their Favorite Hymns ) and Joy Davis ( Lady Liberty ). The Levee Singers will present our special Wednesday evening 50 s Night concert. Brochures are available in PrimeTime Sunday School Departments and the PrimeTime Office. This will be an incredible retreat! Register now! Cost: $140 per person for double occupancy, $195 for single occupancy. $50 per person deposit is required with your reservation. See the brochure for additional information. Call the 50+ Office at Katie Erin Sanders has been named the 2008 recipient of the Bob Floyd Scholarship. Presented annually to a graduating senior who attends PCBC and plans to attend Baylor University, the award honors Bob Floyd, who was a long-time member and teacher at PCBC. Luke Hockett with a buddy in Guatemala. Katie graduated from Forney High School where she was second in her class of 330. She was very active in her high school and also at Park Cities. She was involved in Daysprings Day Camp, Fish Camp, Vacation Bible School, a teacher in pre-kindergarten Sunday School Class and played the piano for a Kindergarten Sunday School Class as well as the Children s Orchestra. Visit the PCBC photo gallery! Luke and Caleb Powell cook out with a friend at the Cornerstone Apartments. Maribeth Punjak helps a friend with an art project at the Cornerstone Apartments. Members of the Selection Committee (back row, from left to right) are Bob Thompson, Jon White, Michael Taylor, C.W. Beard and Ben Murphy. On the front row are (left to right) Katie Sanders and daughter of Bob Floyd, Susan Frymire

7 Mission Trips Based on Mathew 28:18 20, the missions ministry of Park Cities Baptist Church exists to engage our church family in ministries beyond our campus that accomplish God s commission to make disciples of all nations. There are some exciting trips planned, so take a look and call the Missions Office at with any questions. Kenya December 3 13, 2008 Christmas with the Baptist Children s Center of Nairobi and delivery of humanitarian aid. Cost: $2450 (land cost) + Airfare (approx. $ ): Land cost is all-inclusive: all meals, lodging-based on double occupancy, insurance, interpreters, bottled water, sightseeing, etc. Deadlines: Buckner mission trip application due with a $250 non-refundable deposit by September 5. Contact: Susan Williams at Buckner International , Melissa Riley or the Mission s Office at Guatemala February 12 21, 2009 (with option to go to Lake Atitlan February 21 23) Orphan Ministry, community outreach with churches in Jocotenango and Alotenango, work with the Luis Palau organization to help distribute flyers for the March Palau Festival, and deliver humanitarian aid. Cost: TBD. Contact: Wendy Hansen at or the Mission s Office at March 7 15, 2009 Community outreach in conjunction with the Luis Palau Festival, orphan ministry and humanitarian aid. Cost: TBD. Contact: Mission s Office at March 13 20, 2009 Follow up from the Luis Palau Festival follow up, orphan ministry and community outreach. Cost: TBD. Contact: Mission s Office at August 1 8, 2009 Family Mission Trip: Ministries to orphans, community outreach, church planting, and support. Cost: TBD. Contact: Mission s Office at HURRICANE RELIEF UPDATE Park Cities Baptist Church has implemented the following plan to help meet the needs of those devastated by Hurricanes Dolly, Gustav and Ike. This includes evacuees in metroplex shelters, our brothers and sisters in South Texas and our sister churches in Cuba. In response to that call, there are several ways you may help: Park Cities Baptist Church Disaster Relief Offering: Contributions given through our church will be used to fund the following needs: - North Texas Food Bank: Meals for evacuees in local shelters. - Recovery efforts in South Texas colonias: Food and construction materials for damaged homes. - Recovery efforts in the Galveston Area: Feeding and emergency assistance through the Texas Baptist Men, clean out and repair at FBC Galveston and financial assistance for displaced pastors and church staffs. Many local churches in the area will not be operational for weeks to come and have lost the ability to pay their pastors and staff. - Relief efforts in Cuba: Food, clothing, medicines and reconstruction of damaged or destroyed homes. The US State Department announced this week that they will be suspending the ban on direct aid to Cuba through December 5, 2008 in response to Hurricanes Gustav and Ike. PCBC, through our ministry partner East West Ministries, has been given permission to send significant aid to the island of Cuba. This is an unprecedented opportunity for our church. During the coming weeks as we understand more opportunities for ministry service available to our church family, we will report these opportunities and recommendations for financial assistance and service. Contributions should be designated for disaster relief. PCBC Shower/Laundry Unit: Volunteers are needed to go for one to four days to help with the PCBC Laundry/Shower Unit in League City (between Houston and Galveston). No previous experience necessary and on-site training is provided. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Stan Knight at If you would like to donate supplies such as liquid detergent, fabric softener, shampoo and body wash, you may bring your donations to the Missions Office. Volunteer Center of North Texas serving evacuees in local shelters: The Dallas-Fort Worth area shelters still house evacuees who will need emergency supplies and care. Volunteers are needed in local shelters and a variety of agencies and locations. - Go to (or call ) - Click on the Hurricane Ike Relief Assistance Block (it will take you to the volunteer background and volunteer application forms) - Complete the Volunteer Center Background Form by downloading the PDF form. - the completed background form to the address on the application: volunteerme@volunteernorthtexas.org or fax the form to Open and complete the Volunteer application (third paragraph) to complete the process. It will be automatically forwarded to the Volunteer Center of North Texas. In addition, forms are available in the PrimeTime and Missions Offices. Donate Blood: Call Give.Life to make an appointment through the Red Cross of Dallas or to schedule your appointment (appointments must be scheduled). Pray: - That God will redeem the circumstances and suffering caused by these disasters. - About where God would have you volunteer. - For those serving through Texas Baptist Men disaster relief ministries; especially for our church s laundry/shower unit serving in the Galveston area. - For safety and God s provision for everyone involved in relief efforts. - For the phone systems to stay operational. - For the waters to recede quickly. - That the nation will see the church as emergency responders who care deeply and are prepared to stand with local, state and federal emergency response efforts with unconditional love and service, - The Church will share the hope of Jesus Christ in every situation by being the arms of love and compassion. Links to helpful information: - City of Dallas: - FEMA: - Texas Baptist Men: - Texas Online.com Emergency Portal: - Texas Department of Transportation Hurricane Information: For more information, go to or contact the Missions Office at

8 FAMILY NEWS Members of PCBC Who Have Cancer: [names added with permission of person or family]martie Craig, Betty Pollard, Darla Hollingshead, John Phillips, Linda Alexander (wife of Hilton), Hallie Benefield, Joseph Cowen, Ray Emmons, Linda McDaniel, Barbara Bowling, Louise Kendall, Mary Beth Alexander, Robin Glazener Mueller, Doris Walters. Relatives and Friends of PCBC Who Have Cancer: Milton Cunningham, father of Miller Cunningham, Mary Beth Gumm, sister of Linda Baker, Karrie Hardin, sister-in-law of Ginger Cunningham, Chuck Eubanks, brother-in-law of Pike Wisner, Barbara Lohman, sister of Franklyn Thiebaud, Steve Holt, cousin of Anita March, Leroy Yarbrough, father-in-law of Danny Howell, Bill Flesner and Pam Colley, friends of Brent Howell, John Harris, nephew of Cecilia Duren, Ivan Lewis, brother of Mary Alice Deen, Claire Schoeneck, friend of Joan Butcher, Madison McWilliams, niece of Elaine and Brad Tate, Clara Morris, friend of Patricia and Jerry Bunch, Susan Hemingway, friend of Sandra Standefer, Archie Cook, brother of Leroy Cook, Patty Dye, friend of Carolyn and Bill Robbins, Kim Gilamore, friend of Boyd Grimes, Dale Peace and Grace Osteen, friends of George McGlamory, Dick Waggoner, in-law of Paula and Ron Stephenson, Oscie Perkins, uncle of Judy Collins, Kyle Drott, nephew of Katy Brown, Jerry Ekes, brother of Minni Elkins, Jo Placensio and Kathy Bjorklund, friend of Dru Reed, Steve Newport, friend of Bob Feather, Deen Wier, sister-inlaw of Lowayne Gooch, Charles Hendricks, brother-in-law of Paula Stephenson, Vivian Renninger, mother of Sandra Cordova, Mary Helen Bridges, sister of Loreta Craig, Ginette Mizrahi, friend of Ben Baber, Bren Jones, daughter-in-law of Barbara and Larry Jones, David Schafroth, father of Lisa Sooter. Congratulations To: Steve and Susan Thompson, Yanof Class, had Andrew James Thompson on May 21, Fieldcrest Dr., Dallas, TX Daniel and Gloria Cooley, members, had Eleanor Grace Ella Cooley on August 12, Preston Oaks Rd., Apt. #729, Dallas, TX Kelli and Lee Wagner, Yanof Class, on the birth of William Lee, September 15, Druid Lane, Dallas, TX Catherine and Philip Lamb, members, on the birth of Cooper Clements, September 16, Shoreview Drive, Rockwall, TX Stephanie and Jon Schaeffer, McCullough/Kelemen Class, on the birth of Knox Turner, September 17, Dalmalley Lane, Dallas, TX Best Wishes To: Michelle Leigh Mayberry and Justin Charles Zukoff, on their marriage, August 30, Erika Leigh Fisher and Stuart Linn Hafner, on their marriage, September 6, Jennifer Pettit and William Ketchel, on their marriage, September 20, Alice Keen, nm, mother of Merikay Green (Duke Presley Class), passed away on Saturday, August 30, PCBC family: daughter, Merikay Green (Jack), 3710 Holland Ave., #2, Dallas, TX 75219, Larry R. Lassiter, member, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, Dee Cochran, nm, cousin of Stacy Notley (John Myers Class), passed away on Friday, August 29, PCBC family: cousin, Stacy Notley (Sandi), 7309 Campbell Road, Dallas, TX 75248, Jacquelyn Gettier, nm, mother of Susan Lucas Hudnall (member), passed away on Sunday, August 31, PCBC family: daughter, Susan Lucas Hudnall (Mickey), and grandchildren, Morgan and Mason Hudnall, Valley Hi Circle, Dallas, TX 75234, Deborah Cooper, member, passed away on Sunday, August 31, PCBC family: sister, Joni Kuhn, 5305 Mariners Drive, Plano, TX 75093, Linda Battles, member, passed away on Thursday, September 4, PCBC family: husband, Richard Battles, 6021 E. University Blvd., Apt. 202, Dallas, TX 75206, Archie Kirk, nm, father of Tammy Williams (Grade 6B Late Teacher), passed away on Saturday, September 6, PCBC family: daughter, Tammy Williams (Doug), and grandchildren, Colton and Peyton, 9511 Winding Ridge Drive, Dallas, TX 75238, Laura Watson, nm, mother of Verdell Krisher (member, teaches Living with Loss ), passed away on Tuesday, September 9, PCBC family: daughter, Verdell Krisher (Bill), 5915 Overdowns, Dallas, TX 75230, ; grandson, David Davis (Shelley), and greatgrandchildren, Brittany, Will, and Sara Beth, Ivygate Circle, Dallas, TX 75238, ; and grandson, Stephen Davis (Cristina) and great-grandchildren, Taylor and Blake, Shadyview Drive, Dallas, TX 75238, Frank Peters, nm, brother of Carole Sample (Floyd s Faithfuls), passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2008, in Newnan, GA. Services will be on Saturday in Georgia. PCBC family: sister, Carole Sample (Rusty), 3001 Apple Valley Drive, Garland, TX 75043, Gordon Scoper, Floyd s Faithfuls, passed away on Thursday, September 11, Services are planned for Saturday, September 13, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. in Ellis Chapel, with a reception following in Ellis Parlor. PCBC family: Kathryn Scoper, 3623 Amber Hills Drive, Dallas, TX 75287, Brandon Boogie Blackwell, 10th Grade Boys, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, PCBC family: parents, Sue and Pryor Blackwell and sister, Peyton, 3600 Beverly Drive, Dallas, TX 75205, Grandparents are Fifi and Rebel Blackwell (Floyd s Faithfuls), 8523 Thackery St., Apt. 4103, Dallas, TX 75225, September 8, 2008, in Midland. PCBC family: husband, Bobby Dudley, 5208 Bryant Irvin Road, Apt. 1142, Ft. Worth, TX Juanita Bailey, misc., former Director of Brother Bill s Helping Hand, passed away on Sunday, September 21, Services are planned for 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 24, 2008, at Oak View Baptist Church, 1004 S. Story Rd., Irving, Texas 75060, She did not have PCBC family. Mildred Tate, nm, aunt of Erlece Allen (International Department), passed away on Monday, September 22, PCBC family: niece Erlece Allen, 7607 Rolling Acres Drive, Dallas, TX 75248, Rod Miles, nm, grandfather of Deanya Kueckelhan (Single Friends), passed away on Friday, September 19, 2008, in Denison. PCBC family: granddaughter, Deanya Kueckelhan, 6211 W. Northwest Highway, #236, Dallas, TX 75225, By Statement/Letter: Molly Babilla Beau Berman Shannon Berman Claude Blackwell Debbie Blackwell Brad DeJean Baylie DeJean Matthew Gallo Analiz Gonzalez Allen Hayes Kerry Hayes Ted Hill Carrie Hill Kateann Kleinman Walt Louis Megan Louis Michelle Malone Glenn Martin Mimi Martin Madison Martin Allison McKimmey Jamelle JJ Pepper Michael Richmond Paula Richmond Carol Schmoker Jarred Schremmer Rachel Simpson Diane Sparks Diane Thrasher Vail Thrasher Dain Tolbert Glenn Wiebe Alanna Wiebe Lloyd Wiede Amy Wiede Yoo Yoon Eun Ju June Yoon Monte Cooper* Claire Cooper* Keith Dunkin* Mandi Yadav* For Baptism: Terry Babilla Travis Bell Tanner Etheridge Anne Marie Sitton Stephanie Stevens Tiffany Crass* Manav Yadav* *not pictured PCBC Discovery Class Sunday, October 19, 10:50 a.m. Noon Deacon s Parlor (behind the Sanctuary) This monthly informal class is for new members and people considering membership. Explore the values, purposes and beliefs of PCBC with Rodney Schell, Executive Pastor. Call Ann Roberts at for more details. NEW MEMBERS Amber Jessee and Dylan Timbrell, on their marriage, October 4, James Jim Boyter, member, passed away on May 12, He did not have PCBC family. In Sympathy For: [nm = nonmember] Rex Arden Sebastian, member, passed away on Thursday, August 28, He did not have PCBC family. Susan Frances Dudley, member, passed away on Monday, 14 15

9 CALENDAR October 22, 15, 29 Living with Loss Grief Support Group: This group offers hope and help for anyone who is experiencing the pain and sorrow of losing a loved one. Contact Pastoral Care at Q&A with Dr. Denison on The Shack by William P. Young: Followed by book signings with Dr. Jim Denison and his book Wrestling with God: How Can I Love a God I m Not Sure I Trust? and Janet Denison s book, Content to Be Good, Called to be Godly; What To Do When Your Life Is Full, But Your Soul Is Empty? Contact Elizabeth Knight at ewknight@pcbc.org or Trunk or Treat: Families, mark your calendars for our annual Trunkor Treat, Sunday, October 26, from 4 6 p.m. on Villanova behind the church. This year s event will feature pony rides, entertainment, costumed characters, and of course decorated cars for trunk-or-treating! Don t forget a bag for candy collecting. Costumes are welcome, but no scary costumes please! Candy donations of individually wrapped candy are appreciated and will be collected during the month of October in marked collection boxes throughout the church.. 19 Dallas Baptist Association Annual Meting: 4:00 p.m. at PCBC. Annual Business Session: 4:00 4:50 p.m. Exhibits open from 4:45 5:30 p.m. Worship Celebration in the Sanctuary for Adults: 5:30 7:30 p.m., featuring Reggie McNeal, National leader on church ministry and effectiveness and Dr. Howard E. Anderson, Sr., Pastor of the Exciting Singing Hills Baptist Church. Student Rally in the Great Hall for Grades 7th 12th, led by Wes Hamilton, Teaching Pastor of Lake Pointe Church and well-known youth speaker. Children s Event in the Gym for grades 1st 6th. EXTREME BLAST with Tim Allen, founder music, group interaction, high energy fun for children. Preschool Care for birth kindergarten by reservation only. Please call For more info, annualcelebration@dba.net or call PCBC Membership Discovery: 10:50 a.m. Noon, in the Deacon s Parlor (behind the Sanctuary). This monthly informal class is for new members and people considering membership. Explore the values, purposes and beliefs of PCBC with Rodney Schell, Executive Pastor. Call Ann Roberts at for more details. 22 Impressions Class: 6:30 8:30 p.m., in Collins 109. New and expecting parents are invited to attend this informative class on parenting taught by Marty Lewis. This class is required for all parents wishing to participate in the Parental Dedication service. To register or for more info, contact Cynthia Yanof, Preschool Associate for Infants, One and Two year olds at or clyanof@pcbc.org. 23 PrimeTime Movie Day: Miracle on 34th Street. 1:30 p.m. in Reed 302. We re celebrating Christmas early since we don t have a movie in November or December. Miracle on 34th Street is an irresistible fable that has, for many, become synonymous with celebrating Christmas. Free admission, free popcorn and sodas. No reservation needed. Bring a friend PrimeTime Retreat at Lakeview Retreat Center in Waxahachie: Dr. Russell Dilday will be the Bible teacher. James Martin will lead music. Special event with the Levee Singers! Register in the PrimeTime Office or call November 14 Don Piper Event: Don Piper is the author of 90 Minutes in Heaven: A True Story of Death and Life. Invite your friends to hear his amazing story about how we can have a better life now and an eternal life someday through faith in Jesus Christ. Online registration at Tickets are also available during the week at the PrimeTime Office or on Sundays in the Narthex, the West Hallway, the Commons and the Concourse. For questions, please contact Laurel Hoevker at or Elizabeth Knight at Visit our website at Ethos Singles Retreat: Sky Ranch in Van, TX. $60. The cost includes all food, lodging, worship sessions and activities. Activities include basketball, swimming, water-slide park, giant human bounce, hiking and fishing. Also, paint-ball and horse back riding are available at additional cost. Contact the Young Adults Office at or visit for more info Northwest Parkway Dallas, TX PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID AT DALLAS, TEXAS