See what the perfect gift is all about. - Park Cities Baptist Church

Park Cities Baptist Church • pcbc.org • December 2009 • Vol. 23 • No. 12
Christmas 2009
The Perfect Gift
See what the perfect gift is all about. Page 4
ACTS
ALSO INSIDE How PCBC's In-Home Ministry reaches out. Page 6 • Find your opportunity to serve. Page 9

Contents
4 Christmas 2009
6 Not Forgotten
8 Acts 1:8 Update
9 Opportunities to Serve
10 Family News
11 New Members
11 Parental Dedications
12 December Calendar
On the cover: Christmas Eve service in the
Sanctuary.
Sundays @ PCBC
Sunday Morning Worship:
Traditional
Sanctuary, 9:20 & 10:50 a.m.
Contemporary
The Great Hall, 9:20 & 10:50 a.m.
Amigos De Dios (bilingual service)
Gym, 10:00 a.m.
Bible Study
9:20 & 10:50 a.m.
Visit www.pcbc.org/biblestudy or a
Connection Center on campus for more info.
Visit our web site at
www.pcbc.org
PCBC NEWS
Joy to the Word,
the Lord is come!
As the favorite Christmas hymn written by Isaac Watts says, Joy
to the World, the Lord is come! For 70 years, Park Cities Baptist
has had a grand tradition of celebrating Christmas. We decorate
our campus, host Christmas events for the community, offer magnificent
music and teaching and serve others in need. All of these
things are wonderful. Yet, in this season of our Lord’s birth, take
time to be joyful and rekindle your love for Him. Thank God for
the many blessings that you have and for sending His son to save
our sins. Refocus on Him and prepare your soul to meet Him during
this season. The wonders of his love will astound you!
Joy to the World, the Lord is come!
Let earth receive her King;
Let every heart prepare Him room,
And Heaven and nature sing,
And Heaven and nature sing,
And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing.
Joy to the World, the Savior reigns!
Let men their songs employ;
While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy.
No more let sins and sorrows grow,
Nor thorns infest the ground;
He comes to make His blessings flow
Far as the curse is found,
Far as the curse is found,
Far as, far as, the curse is found.
He rules the world with truth and grace,
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders, wonders, of His love.
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“But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good
news of great joy that will be for all people. Today in the town of
David, a savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.”
- Luke 2:10-11
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Emile Pandolfi
Extraordinary pianist...
Friday, December 18, 2009
7:00 p.m. in the Great Hall
Admission: $15 (Advance
reservations required)
Tickets available in the
PrimeTime Office 214.860.1535
and online at pcbc.org/fridayfest
Library Hours
Sunday 8:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday 11:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Smiling faces and helping
hands are needed in the
Library. Come join the
team or try us out…there
are many things to do. Call
Beth Andrews, 214.860.3993, or
come by and take a tour! The
Library is located on the lower
level of the main Sanctuary.
Women’s Luncheon
Tuesday, January 26, Great Hall
9:45 a.m. - Meet & Greet 10:00 a.m. - Program
11:15 a.m. – Boxed lunches served Cost: $10.
For all women of the church and community. Save this date
and invite a friend to hear Lisa Archinal speak on “A Sure
Investment for an Unsure World” from 1 Peter 1:3–12. Lisa is a
Christian Speaker and Writer as well as Chaplain of Marketplace
Chaplains USA. Come be inspired to learn how to live in inexplicable
joy when stress, hopelessness and anxiety abound in
our uncertain times. Online reservations and sales on Sunday
mornings will be available starting Sunday, January 10. Call
214.860.1542 or email ewknight@pcbc.org.
Sweet Stops
Tuesday, December 15, Noon–4:00 p.m.
Connect at Christmas — For all women of the church and the
community. Take a break and drop by any or all of the homes
for a sweet treat and warm cider. Invite your friends and
neighbors and enjoy the fellowship of the season! Homes
include Elizabeth Mills (6131
Lupton Drive), Dyan Anderson
(3200 Wentwood Drive), and
Penny Robertson (7988 Caruth
Court). For more info, contact
Elizabeth Knight at 214.860.1542
or ewknight@pcbc.org.
WOMEN'S EVENING BIBLE STUDY
ME, MYSELF & LIES
by Jennifer Rothschild
Wednesday’s, Jan. 13 – Feb. 24, 6:00–7:30 pm in Lower
Level Collins Room 2. Workbooks $12 each available in the
PCBC Library or at Lifeway Christian Stores.
To Register: Contact Christina Andrews at
24.860.1508 or cmandrews@pcbc.org.
For Childcare: Contact Nikki Gribnitz at
214.860.1521.
Watch for Winter Lifetime Classes
in January 2010!
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Christmas gives us
the chance to give
and receive gifts.
God gave us the perfect gift, his son
Jesus Christ. At Park Cities Baptist
Church, we will celebrate this gift from
God during the holiday season with
wishes of Hope, Peace, Joy and Love.
Come see what the greatest gift you
will ever receive is all about!
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Worship in the Sanctuary
Worship in the Great Hall
Christmas Eve Services
Thursday, December 24th
4:00 p.m., Families with Children Service, Sanctuary
5:30 & 7 p.m. Traditional Service, Sanctuary
9:00 p.m., Contemporary Service, Great Hall
Children are encouraged to attend Christmas Eve
services with their families. No childcare will be
available.
Sunday Worship for Advent
Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13 and 20
Celebrate the Gift through Christmas music, worship
and messages that bring faith to life.
Sanctuary – Traditional, 9:20 and 10:50 a.m.
Great Hall – Contemporary, 9:20 and 10:50 a.m.
Gym – Bi-lingual Service, 10 a.m.
Sunday Bible Study - 9:20 and 10:50 a.m.
www.pcbc.org/christmas

Christmas 2009
Special Events
Christmas in the Park
Saturday, December 5, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Lake Highlands North Park and
Recreation Center
Celebration of Remembrance
Sunday, December 6, 3 p.m. Ellis Chapel
A service of hope and encouragement for those
facing grief.
“A Gathering at the Manger”
Children’s Advent Service & Reception
Wednesday, December 9, 5:45 p.m., Ellis Chapel
This worship experience is for the congregation
and will be led by children in grades 1–6.
The Perfect Gift – Christmas Concert
Sunday, December 13, 6 p.m., Sanctuary
The music we all love. Orchestra, choirs, and
fantastic music will tell the story of the Gift that
makes Christmas truly merry. Childcare will
be provided for birth – 4 years old. Register by
calling Shannon McGee at 214.860.1520.
Emile Pandolfi at Christmas
Friday, December 18th, 7:00 p.m., Great Hall
Admission: $15 (Advance reservations required).
Tickets available in the PrimeTime Office
214.860.1533 and online at www.pcbc.org/
fridayfest
Opportunities to
Give to Others
Christmas Caroling for In-Home PCBC
Members and Members in Nursing Homes on
Sunday, December 20, 12:15 p.m.
Fellowship Hall, eat lunch and go caroling
For reservations, call 214.860.1551
Buckner Children & Family Services - Gift Cards
for Children
Donate $10 Wal-Mart or Target gift cards to
be given to at-risk children served by Buckner.
Deliver to the Missions Office during the week.
Christmas Eve Projects
Brother Bill’s Helping Hand – gift distribution.
To volunteer: Suzanne Griffin 214.638.2196,
volunteer@bbhh.org
Vickery Christmas Activities for Families
To volunteer: Meg York, 214.860.1537,
meyork@pcbc.org
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Not Forgotten
PCBC’s In-Home Ministry reaches out to members,
and others, who aren’t able to attend church
because of advanced age.
Every month for the last 15 years, Bob Bates has gone
to visit individuals who have been active at PCBC but,
because advanced age limits their mobility, no longer
are able to attend services.
“I feel it’s the Lord’s work,” he said. “I was somewhat talked
into it the first time I went to visit someone, but I found
that I got more out of it than the person I went to visit.”
Bob is one of about 50 PCBC members who are part of
the church’s In-Home Ministry. They visit about 100 individuals
who live at retirement and assisted-living centers and are
not able to attend PCBC’s services or other activities.
“Many of these people were foundation members of this
church,” said Dorothy Wilkinson, PrimeTime minister. She
oversees the In-Home Ministry. “They’ve given their lives serving
in this church. Some taught Sunday school for 30 or 40
years. Some have been deacons. They can no longer come,
but they certainly aren’t forgotten. They love their church and
they’re still committed to it.”
Still part of the church
Merle Isom, 99, joined PCBC in 1942 and now lives at a
retirement center a few miles from the church. She recently
was visited by Tom and Connie Hill.
“These visits are wonderful because it makes me feel like I
still belong and am still part of the church,” she said. “I miss
Park Cities people because that was part of my life. I love seeing
them whenever I can.”
“Serving with the In-Home Ministry is one of the greatest
blessings we have had,” said Tom, who is Assistant Minister
of Pastoral Care at PCBC. “We’ve served as missionaries and
Connie has served as a schoolteacher, but to reach out to
these people is the most touching and rewarding experience
we’ve had.”
Jack Gholson and his wife, Betty, have served with the In-
Home Ministry since joining PCBC 15 years ago.
“I can’t imagine the church not caring,” Jack said. “It
just seems like it’s part of the mission. Most of the in-home
people are still members and still part of the church. They’re
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Dr. Allen Crenshaw,
a member of PCBC since 1957.
not forgotten.”
Dr. Allen Crenshaw, 94, practiced as a general surgeon at
Baylor Hospital beginning in 1936. He also served as a physician
for an antiaircraft battalion that guarded Gen. George
Patton’s European headquarters during World War II. He and
his wife, Jackie, both live at an assisted-living center in North
Dallas and recently were visited by the Hills.
“I like people,” he said. “It’s important for me to see
people and to be part of their lives.”
Gaining perspective
Members of the In-Home Ministry team conduct visits at least
once a month, and some go more often. Many take flowers,
cookies or candy. They remember birthdays, and deliver
poinsettias at Christmas and lilies at Easter.

“Most of the time when I visit, I feel like I’ve rubbed
shoulders with a person who’s very wise, faithful and committed
to God,” Dorothy said. “They’re not involved in the
hustle and bustle of life, so their thoughts are more serene and
heaven-focused, and I feel as though I’ve stepped into that.
Sometimes I come away from visits sad because they are sad
and don’t like where they are in life or they wish they could be
more active.”
Many times during visits, the in-home members look back
on their lives and the changes they’ve seen.
“Making these visits gives you perspective,” Dorothy said.
“Sometimes we say that older people don’t like change, and
that may be true in some cases. But people who are 70 to 100
years old have experienced a lot of change and have been part
of a lot of change in our world.”
Psalm 103
Tom Hill read a passage from Psalm 103 at the end of his recent
visit with Merle Isom:
“Bless he Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless his
holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his
benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all
thy diseases, who redeemeth thy life from destruction, who
crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies, who
satisfieth thy mouth with good things so that thy youth is
renewed like the eagle’s.”
“That’s a good place to stop,” Tom told her. “You’re just like
an eagle. You’re still flying around.”
“Very slowly,” Merle replied.
Connie and Tom Hill visit Merle Isom,
a PCBC member since 1942.
Giving new life to
beautiful flowers
Every Monday morning, the colorful flower arrangements
that brought glory to God during worship
services the previous day are given new life.
For the last five years, a group of women led by Betty
Dilday has created several new arrangements from the
large bouquets and then delivered them to individuals
who are in the hospital or retirement homes or who
have a new baby at home.
Most weeks, the group is able to make five to nine
new arrangements. Flowers from a wedding or funeral
can add to that number. Individuals who have donated
flowers for the services give their permission for
this ministry.
“This is a very practical way of using these flowers and
it makes people who receive them feel loved and appreciated,”
Betty said. “It also gives the people who
donated the flowers an opportunity to serve in this
additional way.”
The ministry began with women who attend the Mary/
Martha Class, which Betty teaches, and since then
has drawn other women. Today, a group of about 25
women each serve one Monday morning a month for
about two hours to create the new arrangements.
“This is a wonderful ministry and a great use of resources,”
said Dorothy Wilkinson, Prime Time minister.
Above (left to right): Betty Dilday, Vinitia Smith, Ginger Cunningham,
Julie Wilson, Maxine Shannon, Mae Lantrip, Ann Hamilton,
Penny Robertson, Faynell Parker, Merikay Presley, Sue Plemons,
Margaret Johnson, Sue Jennings and Marian King
Not pictured: Jean Parrish, Betty Thomas, Nancy Withrow, Shirley
Skipworth, Mardi Myers, Eunice Norfleet, Herb Parker, Nancy Young,
Linda Hatcher, Carolyn Cardinal, Donna Goodman and Kathy
Langford
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But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my
witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
- Acts 1:8
Our Judea and Samaria
2010 Guatemala Mission trips
Prayerfully consider joining our teams to go and share the love of Jesus Christ with His
precious children in Guatemala. Deadlines are approaching quickly, so please go to
www.itsyourmission.com/register.shtml to fill out and application.
Guatemala: February 12–20, 2010: Orphan Ministry, community outreaches with
churches in Jocotenango and Alotenango, and deliver humanitarian aid. Buckner does not
have this on their website yet so please check with the above website for the PCBC February
trip application. Land Cost: $1,855 Airfare Cost: approx. $600-700. Contact Cynthia
Hayes, Buckner on site Travel Consultant, chayes@buckner.org. Trip participants are responsible
for any baggage fees that may be charged at the time of check-in.
Guatemala: Spring Break Mission Trip, March 13–20, 2010:
Orphan ministry, community outreaches with churches in Jocotenango and Alotenango,
and deliver humanitarian aid. We will have more details in the coming weeks. Buckner does
not have this on their website yet so please check with the above website for the PCBC
February trip application.
Guatemala Family Mission Trip: July 31–August 7, 2010: Ministries to orphans,
community outreach, church planting, and support, Cost: TBD.
Please contact Kourtney Cathey in the Mission Office at 214.860.3916 for more details.
how God is changing the world through park cities baptist church
Our Jerusalem
Manuel's Jacket: Children's Coat Ministry
Manuel, a 5th grade boy who lives in Vickery and is a part of our Amigos de Dios bilingual service,
was recently part of a children’s group hearing Meg York talk about her upcoming Russia
trip to work with orphans. As he heard her talk about children there who did not have coats to
keep them warm during the freezing Russian winters, he was deeply moved and took off his
prized jacket and handed it to Meg. He asked her to give it to a child so he could keep warm
through the winter.
Manuel’s compassion caused him to give all that he had, just as the widow in Jesus’ parable
gave all that she had to God. Manuel’s sacrificial gift encourages us to show compassion to the
children around us who do not have coats. We have been challenged to follow the example of
this truly incredible child and open our hearts to the needs of the children in our Jerusalem.
By giving coats to children who need them in the communities we serve, we build relationships
and opportunities to share Jesus’ love. Because Manuel gave, Dimitri now has a coat. The
children in need around us deserve to have warm coats as well. The children’s coats you donate
will be distributed following an Amigos de Dios service in the gym on December 13th, and will
serve as an opportunity to spread the gospel to those who might not otherwise come.
Please consider donating a new coat or an outgrown coat at the coat racks located in the
Activities Building, Narthex, Reed Building, Pleitz Building, Community Life Center Commons,
and outside the Great Hall, Sunday December 6th.
Our Ends of the Earth
Continue to pray for the work in Bangladesh
and India.

get involved in our 1:8 ministries
Our Jerusalem
Cornerstone Baptist Church
� Feed the Homeless: Tuesdays and
Thursdays. We are looking for volunteers
who can provide and prepare a hot meal
(no desserts) to be served to approximately
250 homeless men and women. This is a
wonderful opportunity to be involved in the
homeless ministry and to be the hands and
feet of Jesus to the least of these. Cornerstone
Kitchen, 1616 Grand Avenue.
Contact: Meg York at 214.860.1537,
meyork@pcbc.org or Roberta Frick at
214.265.7874, rjfrick@tx.rr.com.
Vickery
� Women’s Enrichment Ministry:
Every Wednesday,10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon.
Women of the Vickery area meet at the
Rosemont Activity Center to address:
cooking, parenting skills, health issues,
crafts, Bible study, and fitness. Volunteers
are needed to assist with programming
and childcare. 5951 Melody Lane. Contact:
Donna Goodman at 214.357.6220 or
Terri Heard at 214.349.4415.
� ESL Teachers: Volunteers are needed to
help teach English to adults in the Vickery
area and help with childcare. (Training is
provided.) Tuesdays, 7:00–8:00 p.m., The
Rosemont Activity Center is located at
5951 Melody Lane. Contact: Terri Heard at
214.349.4415.
� Lowe After-school Program: Volunteer
to mentor one child (3rd–5th grade) or
help with activities on Tuesdays, 3:45-5:30
p.m. Lowe Elementary, near Greenville
and Park Lane. We will be teaching skills
for life and providing enriching activities
through art activities, fitness activities,
games, Cool Kids lessons, cooking lessons,
and field trips. Contact Maria Pacheco at
214.860.1526, mpacheco@buckner.org.
� KIDS HOPE USA Mentoring: Build a
caring relationship with one child helping
with school work and having fun 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. Contact
Lorri Lamberth: 214.860.3940,
llamberth@buckner.org.
Brother Bill’s Helping Hands
� Eating Right: Fridays, through December
11th, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Need a
volunteer to be the liaision between the
NTX Food Bank staff and BBHH. Eating
Right is a North Texas Food Bank program
that teaches good nutrition and cooking
skills to adults. The food bank provides the
nutritionist and the chef, BBHH provides
a person to be the liaison. Brother Bill's
Helping Hand is located at 3430 Odessa,
Dallas (75212). Contact: Suzanne Griffin,
214.638.2196, volunteer@bbhh.org.
� North Dallas Shared Ministries:
Volunteer medical personnel, healthcare
providers, nurses, LVN’s, primary care
physicians and pharmacists (blanket liability
insurance coverage) are needed to volunteer
in the free medical clinic. Based on
your schedule. Contact Judy Rorie at North
Dallas Shared Ministries at 972.620.0505.
PCBC
� In-Home Visitors Needed: Want to
receive a real blessing while giving one?
Visit an In-Home member monthly! Just a
little time each month provides great joy for
those who can no longer attend. Contact
Dorothy Wilkinson at 214.860.1535.
� PCBC Single Parent Ministry:
Sunday Morning Bible Study, Room 101 Reed
Building, 10:50 a.m. For any single parent
with children at home. The class is currently
going through Tommy Nelson’s Song
of Solomon series. Contact Pike Wisner at
214.860.1690, pawisner@pcbc.org or Marcie
Freeman at marcie.freeman@gmail.com. Also
see www.pcbc.org/singleparent.
� Manpower: Serving widows and single
mothers: The men of PCBC are seeking
to help widows and single mothers of the
church who need basic home repairs, odd
jobs, yard work, computer help, etc.
If you have a need for such help, contact
Steve Corder at 972.296.3877 or
sdcorder@att.net.
Our Judea & Samaria
� Shoes for Orphan Souls: A ministry of
Buckner International, Shoes for Orphan
Souls has distributed more than 1.8 million
pairs of new shoes to at-risk children in
the United States and to orphans in 68
countries around the world. Volunteers are
needed to help cut off price tags, zip-tie
shoes together, sort shoes by gender, size
and type as well as count and pack shoes
for shipping boxes. Tues., Wed., Fri.
and Sat., 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (shifts
are from 9:30–12:30 and 1:30–4:30).
Visit www.shoesfororphansouls.org to
register for a shift to volunteer. Contact:
Brynn Anderson, 214.328.7463,
banderson@buckner.org or Meg York at
214.860.1537.
� Guatemala: February 12–20, 2010:
Orphan Ministry, community outreaches with
churches in Jocotenango and Alotenango,
and deliver humanitarian aid. Buckner does
not have this on their website yet so please
check with the above website for the PCBC
February trip application. Land Cost: $1,855
Airfare Cost: approx. $600-700. Contact Cynthia
Hayes, Buckner on site Travel Consultant,
chayes@buckner.org. Trip participants are
responsible for any baggage fees that may be
charged at the time of check-in.
� Guatemala: Spring Break Mission
Trip, March 13–20, 2010:
Orphan ministry, community outreaches with
churches in Jocotenango and Alotenango,
and deliver humanitarian aid. We will have
more details in the coming weeks. Buckner
does not have this on their website yet so
please check with the above website for the
PCBC February trip application.
� Guatemala Family Mission Trip:
July 31–August 7, 2010: Ministries to orphans,
community outreach, church planting,
and support, Cost: TBD.
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FAMILY NEWS
Members of PCBC who have
cancer [names added with permission
of person or family]: Kim Mercier, Clyde
Bogner, Colleen Hines; Kay Wright, Darla
Hollingshead, Linda Alexander (wife of
Hilton), Linda McDaniel, Barbara Bowling,
Louise Kendall, Mary Beth Alexander, Robin
Glazener Mueller.
Relatives and friends of PCBC who
have cancer: Julie Fry, daughter of
Jean Parrish; Marion Gibson, friend of
Agnes Marshall; Dr. Paul Powell, former
member; Kris, daughter of Ginna and
Bill Jett; Diane Drury, friend of Sherry Uhl;
Kim Karlson, friend of Kathy McDaniel;
J.M. Villarreal, brother-in-law of Frank X.
Coronado; Milton Cunningham, father of
Miller Cunningham, Steve Holt, cousin of
Anita March, Bill Flesner, friend of Brent
Howell, John Harris, nephew of Cecilia
Duren, Madison McWilliams, niece of
Elaine and Brad Tate, Archie Cook, brother
of Leroy Cook, Kim Gilamore, friend
of Boyd Grimes, Dale Peace and Grace
Osteen, friends of George McGlamory,
Dick Waggoner, in-law of Paula and Ron
Stephenson, Kyle Drott, nephew of Katy
Brown, Jo Placensio and Kathy Bjorklund,
friends of Dru Reed, Steve Newport, friend
of Bob Feather, Charles Hendricks, brotherin-law
of Paula Stephenson, Mary Helen
Bridges, sister of Loreta Craig, Ginette
Mizrahi, friend of Ben Baber, Bren Jones,
daughter-in-law of Barbara and Larry Jones.
Congratulations To:
Lindsey and Matt Zolfo, Kibby Class, on the
birth of Walker Matthew, October 6, 2009.
5006 Stanford, Dallas, TX 75209
Kerri and Byron Johnson, Yanof Class, on
the birth of Graham Casey, November 3,
2009. 6729 Sondra Drive, Dallas, TX 75214
Best Wishes To:
Karen Gooch and Mathew Marley on their
marriage November 7, 2009.
Dionne Jarnig and Erik Wyman on their
marriage November 14, 2009.
In Sympathy For:
Rosemary Martel, member of the Earlene
Burgess Class for many years, passed
away September 11, 2009 in Colorado.
PCBC family: husband, Bob Martel, 10137
Wyandott Cir. N., Thornton, CO 80260.
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Margie Daigle, nm, mother of Linda
Isaacks (Pathfinders), passed away on
Thursday, October 29, 2009. PCBC family:
daughter, Ms. Linda Isaacks, 7151 Gaston
Avenue, Apt. 501, Dallas, TX 75214-4196,
972.864.1406.
Patti Lynch, prospect, passed away on
Sunday, November 1, 2009. Ms. Lynch did
not have PCBC family.
David Box, Jr., Bereans, passed away on
Sunday, November 8, 2009. PCBC family:
wife, Jane Box (Amitie Class), 7001 W.
Plano Parkway, Apt. 311, Plano, TX 75093-
1604, 972.662.3961.
Lyda Lynn Bussey Marchman, misc./former
member, passed away on Friday, November
6, 2009. PCBC family: son, Mr. Charles
Bussey (Susan), and grandson, Mr. Dan
Bussey, 8817 Aldwick Drive, Dallas, TX
75238, 214.341.3943; granddaughter,
Mrs. Lauren Stewart (Dr. Robert),
10305 Lynford Drive, Dallas, TX 75238,
214.503.9947.
Loneta Hamlett, Loreta Craig Class, passed
away on Wednesday, November 11, 2009.
PCBC family: daughter, Mrs. Shirley Cary
(Glen), 5718 Glen Heather Drive, Dallas, TX
75252, 972.380.6272. Shirley and Glen are
members of the Floyd’s Faithfuls Sunday
School Class.
Jane Zapffe, prospect, passed away
on Sunday, November 8, 2009. PCBC
family: son, Mr. Jim Zapffe (Gloria), and
grandchildren, Kendall and Davis, 2912
Bryn Mawr Drive, Dallas, TX 75225,
214.368.8501.
Rufus Burleson, Floyd’s Faithfuls, passed
away n Friday, November 13, 2009. PCBC
family: wife, Mrs. Mary Frances Burleson,
5008 Sachse Rd., Sachse, TX 75048,
214.808.2706.
Lewis James Riley, nm, passed away
on Friday, November 13, 2009. PCBC
family: daughter, Mrs. Carol Robertson
(Kurt), and grandchildren, Caroline and
Sumner, 3429 Purdue Ave., Dallas, TX
75225, 214.368.6982. Carol and Kurt are
members of the McCullough-Kelemen
Class.
Margaret Martin, member, passed away
sometime last year.
Bryce Burch, nm, nephew of Catherine Bass
(Floyd’s Faithfuls), passed away on Monday,
November 9, 2009, in Waco. PCBC family:
aunt, Catherine Bass, 3916 Centenary
Avenue, Dallas, TX 75225, 214.363.1373;
and, cousins, Paul and Laura Bass, 4408
Purdue Avenue, Dallas, TX 75225,
214.987.2199; and cousins, Cathy and
John Hawes, former members.
Louella Dahlgren, nm, mother of Jim
Dahlgren, member, passed away on
Monday, November 16, 2009, in Ozark,
MO. PCBC family: son, Jim Dahlgren
(Phyllis), and grandson, Neal Dahlgren,
5533 Prestwick Lane, Dallas, TX 75252,
972.732.4097; grandson, Kirk Dahlgren,
14501 Montfort Drive, Apt. 901, Dallas, TX
75254; and, granddaughter, Anna Ritter
(Scott), 17229 Lechlade Lane, Dallas, TX
75252.
Terry Meyers, nm, son of Frances Meyers
(Amitie Class), passed away on Tuesday,
November 17, 2009. PCBC family: mother,
Mrs. Frances Meyers, and sister, Mrs.
Marilyn Meyers McElroy (Terry), 6838
Pemberton Drive, Dallas, TX 75230,
214.361.6718.
Russell Switzer, Friendship Class, passed
away on Wednesday, November 18, 2009.
PCBC family: niece, Mrs. Kathie Bondy
(Oliver), 6401 McCommas Blvd., Dallas, TX
75214.
Buddy Rees, Floyd’s Faithfuls, passed
away on Thursday, November 19,
2009. PCBC family: wife, Faye Rees,
17 Stonecourt Circle, Dallas, TX 75225,
214.369.7012; daughter, Kim LeMay
(Robert), and grandchildren, Elysia and
Rees, 7314 Colgate Avenue, Dallas, TX
75225, 214.373.8388; son, Ricky Rees
(Kristen), and granddaughter, Gabriella,
4520 Cherokee Trail, Dallas, TX 75209,
214.357.2991; and son, Doug (Gina),
and grandchildren, Keaton and Reagan,
9609 Windy Crest Ct., Dallas, TX 75243,
214.221.2312.

NEW MEMBERS
By Statement/Letter
Greg Cooney Pam Cooney Kenley Katy Cooney Charlie Marjerie Jane Celestia
Connie
Cooney
Cooney Martin Martin
Banda
Tatiana
Martin
Mason
Gadberry
Parental Dedications
Kyle and Meredith Bebee
with Stella Catherine
Brandon and Tricia Kelley
with Andrew Edward and sibling
Sarah Elizabeth
Moshe and Christe Shaul with
Ella Beatrice and Jackson Noah
Meredith
Gadberry
Michael
McKissack
Chris Reeder
Michael and Nikki Castillo
with Cruz Rafael and siblings
Miguel and Gabriella (not pictured)
David and Amy Meaney with
Jacob Michael, Abigail Lynn and
Brooke Elizabeth and sibling
David William Jr.
Gil and Katy Taylor with Nick
Hillary Reeder
Photo Unavailable:
Antonio Alcala
Imelda Alcala
Gregory Cuellar
Nohemi Cuellar
Joe Jaramillo
Mary Jaramillo
Hennessy Jaramillo
Brad and Peggy Elder
with Mackenzie Ryan
Brian and Kristin Moore
with Paxton Scott
For Baptism
Todd and Mia Keeter
with Demitri Lee
Katherine
Patton
Ace and Whitney Roman
with Caroline Elizabeth and sibling
Samuel Ace (not pictured)
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3933 Northwest Parkway
Dallas, TX 75225
CALENDAR
Christmas 2009
Join us for the splendor of Christmas as Park
Cities as we celebrate the birth of Jesus – the
Perfect Gift!
Saturday, December 5
Christmas in the Park: 3:30–4:30 p.m.,
Lake Highlands North Park at the Recreation
Center, Church Road and White Rock Trail,
across from Lake Highlands High School
· The Christmas story told with actors and
live animals (3:45 and 4:15)
· Two different Christmas crafts
Nutcracker Ballet: Dancing Angels Ministry
presents “The Nutcracker and the Nativity,”
Saturday, December 5, 4:00 p.m., Great Hall
Stage, Tickets $5 in advance/$7 at the door,
Children 2 and under are free. For ticket info,
go to www.dancingangelsdallas.com.
Sunday, December 6
Second Sunday in Advent: A Celebration
of Love
Celebration of Remembrance: 3 p.m.,
Ellis Chapel. This service is a gift of hope and
encouragement during the holiday season
to those who are grieving the loss of a loved
one. Enjoy uplifting music and an inspiring
message. Reception immediately following
the service in Ellis Parlor. Childcare will be
provided for birth–4 years old to register call
Shannon McGee at 214.860.1520.
Wednesday, December 9
Children’s Advent Service & Reception:
5:45 p.m., Ellis Chapel, "A Gathering At
the Manger - Led by the Children" It is our
prayer that you will have a wonderful, meaningful
time gathering at the manger and
remembering what happened there.
Sunday, December 13
3rd Sunday in Advent: A Celebration of
Peace
The Greatest Gift: 6 p.m., Sanctuary,
"Christmas at Park Cities," a presentation
through music of varied styles re-telling the
beautiful and amazing account of the Incarnation.
The Sanctuary Choir, Orchestra, vocal
and instrumental ensembles and soloists will
tell the Christmas Story. Childcare will be
provided for birth–4 years old to register call
Shannon McGee at 214.860.1520.
Tuesday, December 15
Sweet Stops - Connect at Christmas:
Noon–4:00 p.m. For all women of the
church and the community. Take a break and
drop by any or all of the homes for a sweet
treat and warm cider. Invite your friends
and neighbors and enjoy the fellowship of
the season! Homes include Elizabeth Mills
(6131 Lupton Drive), Dyan Anderson (3200
Wentwood Drive), and Penny Robertson
(7988 Caruth Court). Call 214.860.1542 or
ewknight@pcbc.org.
Friday, December 18
Emile Pandolfi at Christmas: 7:00 p.m.
in the Great Hall, Admission: $15 (Advance
reservations required). Tickets available in the
PrimeTime Office 214.860.1533 and online.
Sunday, December 20
Fourth Sunday in Advent: A Celebration
of Joy
Caroling: 12:15 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Lunch
and caroling. An opportunity to bring tidings
of comfort and joy to our in-home members
or those in nursing homes. Bring your family
and friends and meet us in Fellowship Hall.
Box lunch served. Call 214.860.1551 for reservations
by Dec. 17th.
PERIODICAL
POSTAGE PAID
AT
DALLAS, TEXAS
Christmas Eve
Thursday, Dec.24th
Christmas Eve at PCBC:
4 p.m., Families w/ Children Service, Sanctuary
5:30 p.m., Traditional Service, Sanctuary
7 p.m., Traditional Service, Sanctuary
9 p.m., Contemporary Service, Great Hall
Children are encouraged to attend Christmas
Eve services with their families. No childcare
will be available.
In observance of
Christmas, the
church will be
closed on:
Wednesday, December 23
Thursday, December 24
(except for Christmas Eve Services
listed above)
Friday, December 25th.
In addition, the church will be closed
on New Year’s Day, January 1,
2010.
Blessings for a
wonderful Christmas
Season!