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<strong>Park</strong> <strong>Cities</strong> <strong>Baptist</strong> <strong>Church</strong> | October/November 2011 | Volume 25 No. 6 | PCBC.ORG<br />

<strong>How</strong> <strong>Will</strong> <strong>You</strong> <strong>Serve</strong>?<br />

Launch Sunday Recap | Wednesday & Lifetime Classes | “The Hill” College Ministry<br />

PCBC members, in cooperation with<br />

Cornerstone <strong>Baptist</strong> <strong>Church</strong>, served<br />

meals to the homeless in South<br />

Dallas at Thanksgiving in 2010 and<br />

also throughout the year. See back<br />

page for your opportunity to serve.


FROM PASTOR JEFF<br />

A big “thank you”<br />

goes out to our staff, a host of leaders,<br />

and to our entire church family as<br />

we had a successful Launch of our<br />

new Sunday morning format this fall.<br />

Because of the hard work and willing<br />

hearts of our people, we have been<br />

able to restructure our services, Bible<br />

studies, and times in order to reach<br />

more people for Christ. Worshippers<br />

are now spread throughout our<br />

campus, bringing a greater sense<br />

of community and vibrancy into the<br />

services. We’re better utilizing our<br />

God-given space in greater ways<br />

and providing more opportunities for people to connect with God in<br />

worship. We are still on a journey as we continue to follow the Spirit as<br />

He leads us into the future. Services will continue to be adjusted under<br />

the new plan as the Lord guides to discover new ways to help more<br />

and more people worship Him. Continue to pray for several key search<br />

committees who are seeking the Lord regarding future servant leaders<br />

who will be joining our staff team and guiding us into the future.<br />

For a couple of months now we’ve been praying for God’s Kingdom<br />

to come “on earth as it is in heaven”. His Kingdom comes when grace<br />

abounds, when compassion rules, when justice rolls, and when mercy<br />

reigns. We want to be the answer to the prayer of Jesus. His Kingdom<br />

comes whenever and wherever we allow Him to take His rightful place<br />

as King — Lord and Master of our lives.<br />

Let’s continue to seek Him above all else and center our hearts on the<br />

Gospel. Recently our staff has been involved in vision clarification and<br />

planning. As we have prayed, prepared, and planned together, I am<br />

excited about the bright future that God has in store for us! Let’s all<br />

determine to recalibrate everything that we do as a church back to the<br />

heart of our Lord Jesus. Let His passions, His desires, and His plans<br />

guide us as we follow Him into the upcoming holiday season.<br />

CONTENTS<br />

4<br />

Launch Sunday Recap<br />

6<br />

Wednesday and Lifetime Classes<br />

10<br />

The Hill college ministry<br />

11<br />

Family News<br />

12<br />

New Members<br />

14<br />

Parental Dedications<br />

PCBC.ORG/TRUNKORTREAT<br />

For the young and young at heart. Dress up<br />

as your favorite character (nothing scary<br />

please) and trunk or treat behind the church on<br />

Villanova Street. There will be lots of candy and<br />

fun for the entire family. Admission is one nonperishable<br />

food item per family to be dropped<br />

off at the registration tables.<br />

PCBC Search Committees In Action<br />

Please keep the four PCBC Search Committees and their members in your<br />

prayers as they work to complete their searches. Below are the committees:<br />

Worship Minister<br />

Paul Spain, Chair<br />

Barry Bell<br />

Mark Crites<br />

Dan Delp<br />

Merikay Green<br />

Linda Harley<br />

Jim Herrera<br />

Fred Lester<br />

Donna Mason<br />

Jennifer Rynell<br />

Mark Sherwood<br />

Cynthia Yanof<br />

Brian Hamilton, ex officio<br />

Staff Liaison: Miller Cunningham<br />

Student Minister<br />

Steve Kent, Chair<br />

Reid Gardner<br />

Kathleen Hamilton<br />

Kimberly Harris<br />

Mason Hogan<br />

Becky Lamberth<br />

Jeff McBrayer<br />

Phillip Price<br />

Kim Senteney<br />

Debbie Springer<br />

Erin Threadgill<br />

Jeanne Wilgus<br />

Staff Liaisons: Rodney Schell and<br />

Kelly Hamilton<br />

PrimeTime Adult Education<br />

Gaylon Brown, Chair<br />

Elizabeth Mills<br />

Fred Pendleton<br />

Carolyn Hemphill<br />

Merikay Presley<br />

Bill Jett<br />

Dan Brady<br />

Grace Chukray<br />

Cindy Folmar<br />

Gerald Horn, ex officio<br />

Linda Alexander, ex officio<br />

Staff Liaisons: Rodney Schell and<br />

Brian Newman<br />

<strong>You</strong>ng Adult/Assoc Pastor<br />

of Teaching<br />

Stan Thiebuad, Chair<br />

Larry Byrd<br />

Kelley Caldwell<br />

John Chance<br />

John Gore<br />

Laura Lavender<br />

Ian McCracken<br />

Lauren Paulsen<br />

Cheryl Pearce<br />

Johnny Bond, ex officio<br />

Brian Hamilton, ex officio<br />

Staff Liaisons: Jeff Warren, Miller<br />

Cunningham, and Rodney Schell<br />

What a joy to serve Him with you!<br />

Dr. Jeff Warren<br />

Senior Pastor<br />

JOURNAL USPS No. 734-190 is published January/February,<br />

March/April, May/June, July, August/September, October/<br />

November except December by <strong>Park</strong> <strong>Cities</strong> <strong>Baptist</strong> <strong>Church</strong>,<br />

3933 Northwest <strong>Park</strong>way, P.O. Box 12068, Dallas, TX 75225.<br />

Periodicals postage paid at Dallas, TX. POSTMASTER: Send all<br />

address changes to JOURNAL: <strong>Park</strong> <strong>Cities</strong> <strong>Baptist</strong> <strong>Church</strong>,<br />

P.O. Box 12068, Dallas, TX 75225. 214.860.1500<br />

SUNDAYS<br />

AT PCBC:<br />

BLENDED WORSHIP Sanctuary, 9:15 a.m.<br />

TRADITIONAL WORSHIP Sanctuary, 10:45 a.m.<br />

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP The Great Hall, 9:15 & 10:45 a.m.<br />

BILINGUAL, AMIGOS DE DIOS Gym, 10:45 a.m.<br />

BIBLE STUDY<br />

9:15 & 10:45 a.m.<br />

For more info, visit a<br />

Connection Center<br />

NOVEMBER 4–6, 2011<br />

REGISTER ONLINE<br />

PCBC.ORG/HIGHSCHOOLRETREAT<br />

Brings joy and hope to children around the world.<br />

Participate by picking up an empty shoe box from the<br />

PrimeTime Office or the Childhood Education Office and<br />

filling it with school supplies, small toys, personal hygiene<br />

items, and/or hard candy. Please enclose a check for<br />

$7.00 to cover the cost of shipping the box to a child. <strong>You</strong><br />

may also include a personal note to the child. Filled shoe<br />

boxes need to be returned to PCBC no later than Sunday,<br />

November 13.


THANKS!<br />

On Sunday, September 18, 2011, PCBC launched its new Fall Worship Plan<br />

to enhance PCBC’s mission, strengthen unity and fully utilize our campus.<br />

Thank you to all who made sacrifices and moved a Bible Study Class or to a<br />

different service, rode the PCBC Shuttle and made room for more guests in<br />

our services and parking garage. All so others could hear about the Gospel.<br />

Continue to pray that guests will feel welcome and a part of our family<br />

and that they may Know Christ, Grow in Him and Show Christ to others.<br />

Enjoy the pictures from the day!<br />

4 PCBC.ORG<br />

JOURNAL • OCT/NOV 2011 5


WEDNESDAYS<br />

AT PCBC 2011<br />

Wednesdays @ PCBC offers opportunities for growth, spiritual<br />

renewal, fellowship and food for all ages! Join us on Wednesdays<br />

for Lunch and Prayer Meeting and evening activities including:<br />

Music and Missions for children, youth Bible Study, Sanctuary<br />

Choir, Amigos Bible Study and Lifetime Adult Education Classes.<br />

Bring a friend and join us on Wednesday nights!<br />

FOOD SERVICE SCHEDULE<br />

Lunch and Dinner<br />

Lunch: 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m., Fellowship<br />

Hall. Dinner: 4:30–7:00 p.m., Fellowship<br />

Hall. Cost: Adult meal: $6.00 (salad,<br />

entrée, two vegetables, roll and drink).<br />

Kid’s Express (12 and under): $4.00<br />

(children’s entrée, one vegetable,<br />

one milk). Dessert: $1.00. Childcare:<br />

Provided for birth through pre-k.<br />

Please contact Nikki Gribnitz at<br />

214.860.1521 or nlgribnitz@pcbc.org.<br />

Prayer Meeting<br />

Following lunch in the Fellowship Hall,<br />

an opportunity to pray for the needs of<br />

our Jerusalem, Judea & Samaria, and<br />

the ends of the Earth and to hear an<br />

encouraging message.<br />

KID’S W-ZONE<br />

5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Kids earn points<br />

for attendance each week in both<br />

Music and Missions. Points will be<br />

used to purchase fun prizes at the end<br />

of the year. The point system is only<br />

for children in 1st – 6th grades but<br />

younger children attending Music<br />

and/or Missions will receive a prize<br />

at the end of each semester. For more<br />

information about Children’s Choirs<br />

call 214.860.1552 and for Missions call<br />

214.860.1584 or go to pcbc.org/wzone.<br />

CHILDREN’S CHOIRS<br />

Children age two through 6th grade<br />

sing about God’s love in choirs on<br />

Wednesdays from 5:30–6:30 p.m.<br />

during the school year. Call Beverly<br />

Golden at 214.860.1552.<br />

MISSIONS<br />

Children learn how the love of Jesus<br />

is shared in different cultures around<br />

the world on Wednesdays from<br />

6:30–7:30 p.m. during the school year.<br />

Mission Friends is for children ages<br />

4–6. Royal Ambassadors (RA’s) is<br />

for boys in grades 1st–6th. Girls in<br />

Action (GA’s) is for girls in grades<br />

1st–6th. Contact Brenda Palmer at<br />

214.860.1584 or bmpalmer@pcbc.org.<br />

Interstate 56 (Grades 5 & 6)<br />

6:30 p.m. Discipleship, Bible study,<br />

Mission trips, activities, Talent Zone,<br />

pizza. Contact Brenda Palmer at<br />

214.860.1584 or bmpalmer@pcbc.org.<br />

STUDENT BIBLE STUDY<br />

Junior High (Grades 7 & 8)<br />

The Pit (Activities Building Basement),<br />

7:15–8:30 p.m. Extreme is a time of<br />

fun, video, skits, games, music, Bible<br />

teaching, and giveaways!<br />

High School (Grades 9–12)<br />

The Loft (3rd Floor CLC), 7:15–8:30<br />

p.m. Over 100 high school students<br />

come together for worship during<br />

Crosswalk with a full band. Join us as<br />

we tackle critical issues from a biblical<br />

perspective.<br />

Go to pcbc.org/students for more info.<br />

ADULTS<br />

Sanctuary Choir<br />

Wednesdays from 6:45–8:15 p.m.,<br />

Choral Hall. Contact Chelsey Rhine<br />

at 214.860.1549.<br />

Amigos de Dios<br />

Adult Bible Study<br />

Families from our bilingual<br />

congregation, Amigos de Dios, meet<br />

from 6:30–7:30 p.m. for Bible Study<br />

and prayer. Contact Sam Silva at<br />

ssilva@buckner.org or 214.860.1500.<br />

PCBC LIBRARY<br />

Library hours:<br />

Sunday, 8:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.<br />

Tues. & Thurs., 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.<br />

Wednesday, 11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.<br />

Visit pcbc.org/library for more info.<br />

All classes are Wednesdays from 6:30–7:30 p.m.,<br />

unless otherwise stated.<br />

KNOW<br />

Prayer Room Training<br />

The Prayer Ministry exists to encourage<br />

and guide each PCBC church member in<br />

living a life of prayer, both individually<br />

and corporately, and to make prayer<br />

a central part of every ministry and<br />

activity of PCBC. Prayer Training will<br />

provide more information on prayer<br />

initiatives and specific training for<br />

The Prayer Room. Intercessors pray<br />

over submitted prayer requests one<br />

designated hour each week either on<br />

campus or online.<br />

Teacher: Melissa McNeil,<br />

Prayer Ministry Administrator<br />

Date: October 26<br />

Location: Ellis Parlor<br />

Revolutionary Prayer:<br />

Learning to Pray Like Jesus<br />

This two-week class will explore the<br />

critical role of prayer in the life of a<br />

disciple. We’ll learn what prayer is,<br />

how to pray effectively, and what steps<br />

we need to take toward developing a<br />

consistent, joy-filled prayer life. With<br />

Jesus as our model, we’ll learn to pray<br />

His prayers. Praying like Jesus is<br />

revolutionary and will bring about<br />

a spiritual revolution in your life,<br />

your church, your community, and<br />

your world.<br />

Teacher: Pastor Jeff Warren, Senior Pastor<br />

Dates: October 12–19<br />

Location: Ellis Parlor<br />

GROW<br />

Women’s Evening Bible<br />

Study – A Woman’s Heart:<br />

God’s Dwelling Place by<br />

Beth Moore<br />

Explore the fascinating account of<br />

the building of the Old Testament<br />

tabernacle, the significance of its<br />

intricate design, its pivotal role<br />

in God’s eternal plan, the grand<br />

fulfillment of its purpose by Jesus<br />

Christ, and its variety of meanings<br />

for your walk with God today. This<br />

in-depth women’s Bible study includes<br />

five days a week of personal study<br />

and viewer guides for the group<br />

video sessions.<br />

Teacher: Christina Andrews<br />

To register: 214.860.1508, cmandrews@pcbc.org<br />

Dates: Wednesdays hrough November 16<br />

Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m.<br />

Location: Lower Level Collins #1 & 2<br />

Text: Workbook available at the PCBC Library<br />

or at Lifeway Christian Stores.<br />

Cost: $15.00<br />

For childcare: Nikki Gribnitz, 214.860.1521<br />

GriefShare<br />

GriefShare is a seminar and support<br />

group that is open to anyone who is<br />

grieving the loss of someone close.<br />

This group is sponsored by people who<br />

understand what you are experiencing<br />

and want to offer you comfort and<br />

encouragement during this difficult<br />

time. Each week, participants will<br />

view and discuss DVDs containing<br />

biblical teaching on grief and recovery<br />

topics. Call the Pastoral Care Office at<br />

214.860.1567 for more info.<br />

Teachers: Dr. Jack Martin, Minister of Pastoral<br />

Care, and Connie Ochoa, R.N., Hospice Nurse<br />

Dates: September 7–November 16<br />

Time: 6:30–8:00 p.m.<br />

Location: 201 Reed (West)<br />

Cost: Workbooks are $15.00<br />

For childcare: Nikki Gribnitz, 214.860.1521<br />

A Study of John’s Gospel<br />

We will be covering a chapter a week,<br />

following a handout on the Gospel<br />

of John. As we study the book, we<br />

will pause to understand and apply<br />

the crucial concepts in the book (e.g.,<br />

faith, eternal life, being lost, following<br />

Jesus vs. believing in Jesus, the use of<br />

miracles, eternal security). Our goal is<br />

to clarify the astounding nature of the<br />

Christian Life that can be lived and<br />

how one actually lives it in the face of<br />

trials and adversity. The class will be a<br />

Bible Study, going verse by verse, and<br />

involving discussions on the important<br />

topics that are found in the text. Bring<br />

your Bible, a notebook, a pen, and an<br />

open heart.<br />

Teacher: Dr. Dale Taliaferro, Equipped for Life<br />

Ministries, Founder & President<br />

Dates: Wednesdays through November 16<br />

Location: 204 Reed (West)<br />

Parent Link<br />

Parent Link is for new and expectant<br />

parents who want to celebrate parental<br />

dedication in one of our worship<br />

services. We will cover topics including<br />

parental bonding, child development<br />

and resources to help you in your<br />

journey. Special emphasis will be given<br />

to raising your child to know Jesus and<br />

live for Him.<br />

Teacher: Marty Lewis, Minister of<br />

Childhood Education<br />

Dates: Wednesdays through November 9<br />

Location: Ellis Parlor<br />

Continued on next page<br />

6 PCBC.ORG JOURNAL • OCT/NOV 2011 7


Outlive <strong>You</strong>r Life<br />

by Max Lucado<br />

“Joining God’s Plan to Change the<br />

World”. Join us on this six-week<br />

DVD-based series by Max Lucado.<br />

This study of Acts is only the<br />

beginning of a journey of life-changing<br />

experiences through which you can<br />

have a lasting impact on your family<br />

and the world.<br />

Teachers: Dr. Kelly Hamilton, 30s/40s Minister,<br />

Marty Lewis, Minister of Childhood Education,<br />

and Dr. Brian Newman, Adult Minister<br />

Dates: Wednesdays through October 19<br />

Location: 302 Reed (West)<br />

Text: Bible Study Workbook and Book<br />

Cost: $12.00<br />

“<strong>Baptist</strong>s and the<br />

Lone Star: Stories of<br />

Heart and Heritage”<br />

Come join us on Wednesday evenings<br />

for a four-part series exploring the<br />

heritage of Texas <strong>Baptist</strong>s…from<br />

wilderness, rattlesnakes, Indians, and<br />

barn-raising to world missions in<br />

the present age of high-tech multiculturalism.<br />

Meet fascinating men<br />

and women of faith and the inspiring<br />

events that shape our inherited<br />

community of faith.<br />

Teacher: Karen O’Dell Bullock, Ph.D., Professor<br />

of Christian Heritage, Director of the Ph.D.<br />

Program at B. H. Carroll Theological Institute<br />

and Buckner Historian<br />

Dates: Wednesdays through October 5<br />

Location: 203 Reed (West)<br />

Small Group Experience<br />

Small groups are people who come<br />

together to pray, encourage and<br />

support one another in the Christian<br />

journey. Groups consist of service<br />

teams, prayer groups, and care groups<br />

from Sunday Adult Bible study. Small<br />

groups exist to help us live out our faith<br />

outside the walls of our homes and<br />

church. If you have a group of peers<br />

who would be interested in starting<br />

a group on campus on Wednesday<br />

nights, please contact Kelly Hamilton<br />

at kahamilton@pcbc.org.<br />

Teacher: Various<br />

Dates: Wednesdays through November 9<br />

Location: 202A Reed (West)<br />

Crown Ministry<br />

Biblical Financial Study<br />

Simply put, God will use this 10-week<br />

Bible Study to change your heart and<br />

your life. <strong>You</strong> will never look at money<br />

the same again. The Crown Biblical<br />

Financial Study is changing the way<br />

people are handling their money.<br />

The course covers every practical<br />

aspect of money and most importantly,<br />

what the Bible teaches about money.<br />

There has never been a more critical<br />

time to gain a biblical understanding<br />

about finances. There are a limited<br />

number of slots available and classes<br />

will fill fast. Please note that you will<br />

never be asked to share any personal<br />

financial information. For questions,<br />

call Gene Potts in the church office at<br />

214.860.1500. Childcare is available on<br />

Wednesday nights.<br />

To register: www.pcbc.org/crown<br />

Dates: Wednesdays through November 16<br />

Time: 6:30 p.m.<br />

Location: 202B Reed (West)<br />

Prodigal Group<br />

This group meets to support and<br />

encourage anyone who has a person in<br />

their life who is away from God and/<br />

or their family. Class is the first and<br />

third Wednesday of each month in 103<br />

Reed (West). Contact Brian Newman at<br />

bknewman@pcbc.org or 214.860.1536.<br />

Teacher: Dr. Brian Newman, Adult Minister<br />

Dates: October 19, November 2 & 16<br />

Location: 103 Reed (West)<br />

Turning Points in the<br />

Acts of the Apostles<br />

Beginning on October 12, Andy<br />

Arterbury will guide a four-week,<br />

interactive study of the major turning<br />

points in the first half of the book of<br />

Acts. In particular, the participants<br />

will read and discuss Acts 1, 2, 6–7,<br />

and 10 while asking how the first<br />

readers likely applied the text to their<br />

lives as well as how we might do the<br />

same today.<br />

Teacher: Dr. Andy Arterbury, Associate<br />

Professor of Christian Scriptures, George W.<br />

Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University<br />

Dates: October 12–November 2<br />

Location: 203 Reed (West)<br />

Leading <strong>You</strong>r Child<br />

to Christ<br />

When is a child ready to be a<br />

Christian? <strong>How</strong> do I know? I am<br />

disturbed by things my child can ask<br />

about Jesus. <strong>How</strong> can I really be sure?<br />

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to<br />

look at these questions and more as<br />

we discuss your child and their eternal<br />

decisions. Be prepared to discuss your<br />

experiences also.<br />

Teacher: Marty Lewis, Minister of<br />

Childhood Education<br />

Date: November 2<br />

Location: 102 Reed (West)<br />

Taste and See<br />

The holidays are upon us and soon<br />

we’ll be sharing special moments with<br />

family and friends. Do you need a new<br />

recipe or maybe you don’t have time<br />

to test the new ones you do have? Join<br />

us for an evening of “taste and see”.<br />

Bring a new dish to eat, copies of the<br />

recipe to hand out, and your appetite,<br />

as we enjoy an evening of fellowship<br />

and encouragement. Reservations not<br />

necessary, but requested for set-up<br />

and food preparation. Contact Melissa<br />

McNeil at mlmcneil@pcbc.org or<br />

214.860.3917.<br />

Teacher: Various presenters<br />

Date: November 2<br />

Location: Ellis Parlor<br />

Couple Check-Up<br />

The Couple Checkup is an online<br />

assessment tool designed to identify<br />

the unique relationship strengths<br />

and growth areas of married couples.<br />

Based on the results of a tailored<br />

marital inventory, couples will receive<br />

a 20-page Couple Checkup Report<br />

on their relationship. Couples also<br />

receive an extensive Discussion Guide<br />

designed to help them learn proven<br />

relationship skills. Research has shown<br />

this process improves relationships<br />

by stimulating honest dialogue,<br />

increasing understanding, and<br />

empowering couples. The first session<br />

will introduce the Couple Checkup<br />

Inventory and give instructions about<br />

how to take the on-line inventory.<br />

Week two and three will cover<br />

information about understanding the<br />

results and how to use your personal<br />

results to strengthen your marriage.<br />

Teacher: Dr. Brian Newman, Adult Minister<br />

Dates: November 2–16<br />

Location: 302 Reed (West)<br />

SHOW<br />

A Mission Celebration<br />

Come share the vision and learn<br />

how PCBC can join together with<br />

Cornerstone <strong>Baptist</strong> <strong>Church</strong> to fulfill<br />

the mission of Christ. Meet with<br />

Cornerstone pastor, Chris Simmons,<br />

and learn how we can be actively<br />

involved sharing the gospel within the<br />

community. For additional information<br />

call the Missions Office at 214.860.3916.<br />

Date: November 16<br />

Location: Great Hall<br />

ADULT WEEKDAY BIBLE STUDIES<br />

Men’s Thursday Morning<br />

Bible Study<br />

All men of the church and community<br />

are invited to join Pastor Jeff on<br />

Thursdays for the study “Taking Care<br />

of Business – Approaching Work as<br />

Mission.” Most men spend much of<br />

their time working. This fall we will<br />

go deep into the biblical meaning of<br />

work. As Christ followers we do all<br />

things to bring glory to God. There<br />

is no separation between our work<br />

life and our spiritual life. All of life is<br />

spiritual. As we approach our work as<br />

mission, it will transform our approach,<br />

our motivation, and the outcome of<br />

our work. Meets Thursday mornings<br />

from September 15–November 17,<br />

6:45–7:30 a.m. in the Great Hall on the<br />

second floor of the Community Life<br />

Center (park in the <strong>Park</strong>ing Garage<br />

and take the Garage Elevators to the<br />

second floor). We hope you will plan<br />

to join us and bring a friend. Contact<br />

Brian Newman at 214.860.1536 or<br />

bknewman@pcbc.org for more info.<br />

Women’s Evening<br />

Bible Study<br />

A Woman’s Heart: God’s Dwelling<br />

Place (Updated Edition) by Beth<br />

Moore. Wednesdays, through<br />

November 16, 6:00–8:00 p.m. in Lower<br />

Level Collins Room 2. Workbooks are<br />

$15.00 each, available in the PCBC<br />

Library or at Lifeway Christian Stores.<br />

To register, contact Christina Andrews<br />

at 214.860.1508 or cmandrews@pcbc.org.<br />

For childcare, contact Nikki Gribnitz<br />

at 214.860.1521.<br />

Earlybirds Ladies<br />

Bible Study - Thursdays<br />

All ladies are invited and encouraged<br />

to attend! We meet from 7:00–8:00<br />

a.m.,Thursday mornings through April<br />

in Ellis Parlor (park in the <strong>Park</strong>ing<br />

Garage, enter the Concourse and<br />

Ellis Parlor is on your left through<br />

the three sets of double doors). Emily<br />

Boyd, Melva Bush, Barbara Loest and<br />

Elizabeth Mills are leading a study<br />

entitled “Living Like Jesus in the Real<br />

World.” No registration is necessary.<br />

Questions? Contact Elizabeth Knight<br />

at 214.860.1542 or ewknight@pcbc.org.<br />

Thursday Morning<br />

Ladies Bible Study<br />

All women of the church and<br />

community are invited to participate<br />

in the Thursday Morning Ladies Bible<br />

Study that will meet each Thursday<br />

through April 26, at 9:30 a.m. in the<br />

Loft, 3rd floor of the Community Life<br />

Center. This year’s study is entitled<br />

A Journey of Faith—The Study<br />

of Exodus and Leviticus. Ladies<br />

Bible Study combines small group<br />

discussion with lecture by our teacher,<br />

Dr. Rhonda Kehlbeck, a gifted speaker,<br />

PCBC member, author, professor and<br />

educator. The cost of the study is $20<br />

to help offset the cost of the notebooks.<br />

For more info regarding Ladies Bible<br />

Study, please call Claudette Ballard,<br />

Administrator, at 214.363.1333.<br />

Children’s Bible Study: Provided<br />

for children 3 years through 6 years,<br />

and nursery care is available for<br />

younger children. All children must<br />

be preregistered. For questions or<br />

registration for childcare, please<br />

contact Nikki Gribnitz at 214.860.1521.<br />

Meeting in Fellowship Hall<br />

Tuesday evenings<br />

from 6:00–9:00 pm<br />

CTW is a FREE 12-week program<br />

that uses time-tested methods to help<br />

the unemployed, underemployed<br />

and employed in their job search.<br />

Contact 972.702.0761<br />

or go to pcbc.org/ctw<br />

for more info.<br />

Loving a Prodigal<br />

Support Group<br />

1st and 3rd Wednesdays of<br />

each month, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.<br />

Support and encouragement for<br />

anyone who has a person in their<br />

life who is away from God and/<br />

or their family. For more info, call<br />

214.860.1536.<br />

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SMU Campus<br />

Ministry Helps<br />

Students Know<br />

& Pursue Jesus<br />

FAMILY NEWS<br />

Members of PCBC<br />

who have cancer:<br />

Sandy Walker, Candy Bozeman,<br />

<strong>Will</strong> Morgan, Colleen Hines,<br />

Kay Wright, Darla Hollingshead,<br />

Linda Alexander (wife of Hilton),<br />

Linda McDaniel, Barbara Bowling,<br />

Mary Beth Alexander.<br />

Relatives and friends of<br />

PCBC who have cancer:<br />

Ray McCormack, friend of Carolyn<br />

Coleman, Judy Hodges, friend of<br />

<strong>Will</strong>iam Coleman; Helen Jones, sister<br />

of Fran Hodges; Tommy Sutton, brother<br />

of Susan Gates; Emily Force, sister-inlaw<br />

of Sandra Force, Janet Kirkham<br />

and Tiffany Kirkham, relatives of<br />

Jackie Kirkham; Betty Moore, friend of<br />

Jana Boswell; Dr. Paul Powell, former<br />

member; Kris, daughter of Ginna<br />

and Bill Jett; Diane Drury, friend<br />

of Sherry Uhl; Kim Karlson, friend<br />

of Kathy McDaniel; J.M. Villarreal,<br />

brother-in-law of Frank X. Coronado;<br />

Milton Cunningham, father of Miller<br />

Cunningham, Steve Holt, cousin of<br />

Anita March; Bill Flesner, friend of<br />

Brent <strong>How</strong>ell; Madison Mc<strong>Will</strong>iams,<br />

niece of Elaine and Brad Tate; Kim<br />

Gilamore, friend of Boyd Grimes;<br />

Dale Peace and Grace Osteen, friends<br />

of George McGlamory; Kyle Drott,<br />

nephew of Katy Brown; Jo Placensio<br />

and Kathy Bjorklund, friends of Dru<br />

Reed; Steve Newport, friend of Bob<br />

Feather; Ginette Mizrahi, friend of Ben<br />

Baber; Bren Jones, daughter-in-law of<br />

Barbara and Larry Jones.<br />

Congratulations To:<br />

Melinda and Skip Moran, PCBC staff,<br />

on the birth of Kara Joy, June 15, 2011.<br />

Diane and Grant Beckham, members,<br />

on the birth of Noah Amsler, August 3,<br />

2011.<br />

Susan and Steve Thompson, Shuford<br />

Class, on the birth of Ryan Matthew,<br />

August 31, 2011.<br />

2011. 615 Newell Avenue, Dallas, TX<br />

75223<br />

Best Wishes To:<br />

Kendra Alexander and Gary Brooks,<br />

on their marriage, September 10, 2011.<br />

Michelle Commiskey and Matthew<br />

Burton, on their marriage, September<br />

17, 2011.<br />

In Sympathy For:<br />

Kate Taylor, nm, granddaughter of<br />

Laverne and Clarence McGilberry<br />

(Amitie Class and Kelley/Friendship/<br />

Berean Class), passed away on<br />

Thursday, July 28, 2011. PCBC family:<br />

grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence<br />

McGilberry, 3335 Kinkaid Drive, Dallas,<br />

TX 75220, 214.357.4209.<br />

Dorothea Jahns, JOY Class, passed<br />

away on Tuesday, August 17, 2011.<br />

She did not have PCBC family.<br />

Ray Clinton, nm, father of Carolyn<br />

Klein (orchestra harpist) passed away<br />

on Saturday, August 20, 2011, in MO.<br />

PCBC family: Daughter, Carolyn Klein,<br />

428 Benwick Way, Lewisville TX 75056,<br />

972.939.0529.<br />

Elizabeth Havens Lawrence,<br />

Truthseekers Class, passed away on<br />

Saturday, August 27, 2011. PCBC family:<br />

son, Mr. David Lawrence (Babs), and<br />

grandchildren, Bryan, Blake, and Leigh,<br />

4032 Stanford Avenue, Dallas, TX 75225,<br />

214.691.4709.<br />

Jay Kenneth McMahan, nm, brother of<br />

Kent McMahan, passed away on Friday,<br />

August 26, 2011. PCBC family: Brother,<br />

Kent McMahan (Barbara) Duke Presley<br />

Class, 6330 Joyce Way, Dallas TX 75225,<br />

713.826.7296.<br />

John McDaniel, Victory Class, passed<br />

away on Monday, September 6, 2011.<br />

PCBC family: wife, Mrs. Jean McDaniel,<br />

9011 Villa <strong>Park</strong> Circle, Dallas, TX 75225,<br />

214.692.7687.<br />

(member), passed away on Friday, July<br />

29, 2011, in Abilene, TX. PCBC family:<br />

daughter, Mrs. Brooksie Braden (Jim),<br />

and grandchildren, Katie and Brooks,<br />

4017 Hanover Street, Dallas, TX 75225,<br />

214.691.9107; and, Mrs. Judy Grant<br />

(Dr. Mike), and grandchildren, Zack and<br />

Nick, 2921 Stanford Avenue, Dallas, TX<br />

75225, 214.696.2906.<br />

Edgar <strong>How</strong>ell, nm, father of Ben <strong>How</strong>ell<br />

(Deacon), passed away on Friday,<br />

September 16, 2011. PCBC family:<br />

son, Mr. Ben <strong>How</strong>ell (Nina), 10510<br />

Somerton Drive, Dallas, TX 75229-5323,<br />

214.351.2995.<br />

Matthew Piper, former member,<br />

passed away on Saturday, September<br />

17, 2011. His wife, Ann Piper, is also a<br />

former member. PCBC family: sister,<br />

Mrs. Melissa Hood (Jack, Jr.), and<br />

nephews, Richard and Michael, 9537<br />

Crestedge Circle, Dallas, TX 75238,<br />

214.348.8561; and in-laws, Pamela and<br />

Norm Haltmeyer, 1452 Lakeside Drive,<br />

Garland, TX 75042-5809, 972.487.4017.<br />

T.A. Jennings, nm, uncle of Laurie<br />

Tharp (PCBC Staff), passed away on<br />

Wednesday, September 14, 2011, in<br />

Redding, CA. PCBC family: niece, Ms.<br />

Laurie Tharp, 6071 Village Bend Drive,<br />

Apt. 502, Dallas, TX 75206, 214.987.3435.<br />

Lou Ellis, Mary/Martha Class, passed<br />

away on Tuesday, September 27, 2011.<br />

PCBC family: daughter, Mrs. Meredith<br />

Woodworth (Jack), and grandchildren,<br />

Jay, Jeffrey, and Molly, 12523 Renoir<br />

Lane, Dallas, TX 75230, 214.369.0503.<br />

Lauren and Nathan Jacks, members,<br />

had Thaddeus Carter on September 10,<br />

Jack Reese, nm, father of Brooksie<br />

Braden (Esther Dept.) and Judy Grant<br />

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NEW MEMBERS<br />

Warren<br />

Andrews<br />

Joyce Andrews<br />

David Cargill<br />

Lucretia<br />

Cargill<br />

Carolyn<br />

Cargill*<br />

Chad Cooksey<br />

Elizabeth<br />

Cooksey<br />

Greg Cooper<br />

Sharon Cooper<br />

PCBC<br />

Discovery Class<br />

Wednesday, November 2nd<br />

6:30 pm, Reed Building<br />

Room 101W<br />

Sunday, November 6th<br />

10:45 am<br />

Activities Building Club Room<br />

Jack Cooper Nancy Cooper Gabino Cortez* Maria Cortez* Elysia Cortez* Yasuko Tachibana Sophie Davis <strong>Will</strong>iam<br />

Crews<br />

Greenlee<br />

Brady Hill* Carol Holt Phillip <strong>How</strong>ell Gracie Lane* Gilberto Nestor Stephany<br />

Magallanes Magallanes Magallanes*<br />

Jacqueline<br />

Villanueva<br />

Claudia<br />

Greenlee<br />

Guillermina<br />

Villanueva<br />

Welcome to our guests and new members!<br />

Join us for this one-session opportunity<br />

to meet Dr. Jeff Warren and his wife, Stacy,<br />

and ask questions about the church.<br />

Call 214.860.3972<br />

with questions.<br />

This monthly informal class is for new members<br />

and people considering membership. Explore the<br />

values, purposes and beliefs of PCBC.<br />

Call 214.860.1540<br />

for more details.<br />

Holly Pritchard<br />

Maria Reyes<br />

Rachel<br />

Rossiter<br />

<strong>Will</strong>iam Seale*<br />

<strong>Park</strong>er Seale*<br />

Charlotte<br />

Seale*<br />

Austin Siler<br />

Sarah Siler<br />

Brenda Truitt<br />

Kate<br />

Waggoner*<br />

Scott Wilder<br />

Alicia Wilder<br />

PICTURE UNAVAILABLE<br />

Nallely Barajas<br />

Amparo Duarte*<br />

Osvaldo Fraide*<br />

Jorge Munoz<br />

Barbara Muse<br />

Crescencio Taboada<br />

*For Baptism<br />

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PARENTAL DEDICATIONS<br />

THROUGH DECEMBER 12, 2010<br />

Evan and Angela Buja<br />

with Henry Louis<br />

Matthew and Katherine Fuller<br />

with Ella Reed and<br />

sibling Judy Grace<br />

Eliot and Dara Burriss with<br />

with Christian Nicholas and<br />

siblings Shelby and Braxton<br />

Adam and Blythe Koch<br />

with Blake Bishop and<br />

siblings Natalie and Cooper<br />

Eddy and Shannon Davis<br />

with Edward Cole, Sadie Faye and<br />

Andrew Cash and sibling Sophie<br />

Preston and Tiffany Miller<br />

with Avery Grace and Stella Ann<br />

John and Melinda Dickerson<br />

with Ginger Mae and<br />

siblings Wade and Kayla<br />

Skip and Melinda Moran<br />

with Kara Joy and sibling Kate<br />

A new ministry designed for children with<br />

Special Needs. If you are interested in teaching<br />

or working with Special Needs children,<br />

please plan to attend one of these information<br />

gathering meetings:<br />

Sunday, Oct. 23, 10:45 am, Room 202 West<br />

Wednesday, Oct. 26, 5:30 pm, Room 101 West<br />

For more info, please call the Childhood Office<br />

at 214.860.1584.<br />

Children in Kindergarten – 6th Grade are<br />

invited to create a picture illustrating the<br />

Christmas story. Each grade level is assigned<br />

a particular scripture passage and subject to<br />

illustrate. Pictures should be in color and<br />

submitted on the official entry form. Four<br />

pictures will be chosen to appear on the<br />

screens during Advent. Entry forms are located<br />

in the Children’s Ministry Office and at each<br />

check-in station. Deadline to submit artwork<br />

is Sunday, November 13. For more info, call<br />

214.860.1584 or visit www.pcbc.org/adventart.<br />

Cary and Cara Pierce with<br />

James “Jaron” and Elijah Croft<br />

and sibling Jordan Lane<br />

Melissa Pogue with Riley Grace<br />

and siblings Reagan and Ethan<br />

Andrew and Kari Prine<br />

with Andrew Wayne, Jr.<br />

Shawnan and Laura May Roelse<br />

with Mia Grace<br />

John and Bethany Siggins<br />

with Nathan John<br />

and Vivien Marlowe<br />

Robert and Lauren Stewart<br />

with Graham Bussey<br />

Reid and Emily Wakefield with<br />

Travis Samuel and Andrew Barry<br />

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3933 Northwest <strong>Park</strong>way<br />

Dallas, TX 75225<br />

PERIODICAL<br />

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AT<br />

DALLAS, TEXAS<br />

Get involved in<br />

our 1:8 ministries<br />

THANKSGIVING<br />

Feeding the South Dallas<br />

Community<br />

Be the hands and feet of Jesus to the least<br />

of these on Thanksgiving Day. Volunteers<br />

are needed to help prepare, pack and deliver<br />

meals for the homeless at Cornerstone<br />

<strong>Baptist</strong> <strong>Church</strong> and under the I-45 bridge,<br />

the residents at <strong>Park</strong> Manor Nursing Home,<br />

the in-home members of Cornerstone<br />

<strong>Baptist</strong> <strong>Church</strong>, and other families in<br />

South Dallas. Look for sign up information<br />

at www.pcbc.org/missions.<br />

OUR JERUSALEM<br />

Manuel’s Jacket<br />

Children’s Coat Ministry: Manuel, a<br />

6th grade boy who lives in Vickery and<br />

is part of our Amigos de Dios bilingual<br />

service, was never seen without his favorite<br />

jacket — a worn little jacket featuring<br />

“Dash Parr,” a fourth grade super hero in<br />

the Disney movie, “The Incredibles.” It was<br />

his most prized possession and he wore it<br />

all the time, summer or winter.<br />

Two years ago, Manuel was part of a<br />

children’s group hearing Meg York talk<br />

about her upcoming Russia trip to work with<br />

orphans. As he heard her talk about children<br />

there who did not have coats to keep them<br />

warm during the freezing Russian winters,<br />

he was deeply moved and took off his prized<br />

jacket and handed it to Meg. He asked her<br />

to give it to a child so he could keep warm<br />

through the winter.<br />

Manuel’s compassion caused him to give<br />

all that he had, just as the widow in Jesus’<br />

parable gave all that she had to God.<br />

Manuel’s sacrificial gift encourages us to<br />

show compassion to the children around<br />

us who do not have coats. We have been<br />

challenged to follow the example of this<br />

truly incredible child and open our hearts to<br />

the needs of the children in our Jerusalem.<br />

By giving coats to children who need them<br />

in the communities we serve, we build<br />

relationships and opportunities to share<br />

Jesus’ love. Because Manuel gave, Dmitri<br />

now as a coat. The children in need around<br />

us deserve to have warm coats as well.<br />

PCBC will be colleting NEW warm coats for<br />

the Vickery area schools during the month<br />

of November. Look for drop off locations in<br />

the Gym & Commons area. Call the Missions<br />

Office at 214.860.3916 with questions.<br />

Manpower<br />

Serving Widows and Single Mothers. The<br />

men of PCBC are seeking to help widows<br />

and single mothers of the church who need<br />

basic home repairs, odd jobs, yard work,<br />

computer help, etc. In addition, we are<br />

always looking for men to join our teams<br />

on the first Saturday of every month. If you<br />

would like to volunteer or have a need for<br />

such help, please contact Steve Corder at<br />

972.296.3877 or sdcorder@att.net.<br />

North Dallas<br />

Shared Ministries<br />

Clothes Closet: Volunteers will assist<br />

with sales; straighten inventory; assist<br />

with selections for the working poor in the<br />

neighborhood. Groups of 10 maximum.<br />

Dates: Saturdays throughout the year.<br />

Time: 9:00 a.m.–Noon. Location: 2875<br />

Merrell Rd. Ministry Champion: Barbara<br />

Griffin, 972.620.0671. All volunteers must<br />

be scheduled prior to volunteering.<br />

Food Pantry Worker: Volunteers are<br />

needed to help sort and stock food on the<br />

pantry shelves. Groups of 10 maximum.<br />

Dates: Saturdays throughout the year<br />

Time: 9:00 a.m.–Noon. Location: 2875<br />

Merrell Rd. Ministry Champion: Barbara<br />

Griffin, 972.610.0671.<br />

FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES<br />

TO SERVE, VISIT US AT<br />

PCBC.ORG/SERVE

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