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We continue our “We Give Thanks for Parkway Hills” campaign. Sunday, James Renfroe shared about his Parkway Hills journey. You can watch his full message here.
My journey to Parkway Hills began over 10 years ago. My life just changed. You see, I was a young widower, with a beautiful young daughter, who had just gotten remarried only a short time earlier and I inherited a beautiful wife-- a loving wife, and a beautiful daughter. What we did learn upon our union was that my wife had deep, buried trauma issues, tragic issues, awful issues. She even shared it publicly before this church. Many of you saw that. I remember the dead silence. You see, the first time we attended Parkway Hills Bruce Case’s message was on God’s grace on all illnesses including mental. We were stuck. We never left.
Shortly after attending, my folks came here. During these seasons that I have been here, I have seen death, marriage, birth, all with the support of all of you. I give thanks for that. There are so many people that have been behind me, but I want to call out a special couple, Betsy and Horace Yarbrough. They prayed with me every week and for my family. I thank them. But thanks doesn’t end there. I’m thankful for Parkway Hills being there for my kids showing them the hands and feet of Christ. I’m thankful for the youth, the young people that were with my kids and for the older people that helped them. People like my dear friends Matthew Kirk, Shawn, Angie, and many more. I am thankful for Dawn who guides me every week to be a better Christian and to know what being a Christian means. I am thankful for a church who loved and supported my Dad, even picking him up off the floor when he fell during church. That’s what we do here. We pick you up off the floor. I am thankful for a church that supports my wife and her service dog, Casey. I’m thankful for the marriage of my oldest daughter and my son-in-law that took place here. Lastly, I am thankful for the ladies who hug my Mom every Sunday. I see you. I see every one of you. Jesus sees you. That’s why I go to Parkway Hills.
Please remember to be thankful for this church. Its programs. Its people. Yes, they cost money. Remember, giving your tithes and your offerings and even your extra gifts help fund that. Remember them in your 2026 budget. Don’t give until it hurts. Give, because this church stands and helps those who are hurt.
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Commit to growing your faith as you journey through Advent and Christmas.
You are invited to take some time during the busyness of this season to rest in the presence of God. The worship center will be open from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, Monday through Friday beginning Monday, December 1 through Wednesday, December 24. Prayer guides will be available. We hope you can find a day and time that will work for you.
Then, pick up our "Christmas Is" devotional prepared by Parkway HIlls clergy and members. This devotional will take you through the twelve days of Christmas as we reflect together on this sacred season within the life of our faith. Devotionals will be available for pickup in the worship center and the office beginning Sunday, December 14.
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Join your church family in preparing our hearts for Christmas this Advent by participating in a 3 week study using Walter Brueggemann's book, Names for the Messiah. In Isaiah 9:6, a divine utterance is given to us using four royal titles - Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. We will reflect on each title and how the people understood it then, how Jesus did or did not fulfill the title, and how Christians interpret Jesus as representative of that title. We will meet in the Open Doors room, Room 201 upstairs Ed Building, Thursday, December 4, 11, and 18 at 10:00 am.
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Join the women of Parkway Hills for an ornament swap. Bring a sweet or salty snack to share and a wrapped ornament to swap on Wednesday, December 10 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Evans home located at 2024 Silver Lane, Madison. Text or email Marley Evans to let her know you are coming.
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Calling all PHUMC College Students!
Parents, let your college student know about our Christmas College Student Catch-up Sunday, December 14 from 5:30 to 7:30 at 3159 West Tidewater Lane in Madison. Let Jennifer Heath know if you plan to attend. Not in college but want to visit with our college students? Come on! Just let Jennifer know so she can adequately prepare.
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| Children are excited about PHUMC plans for Christmas! Join them in celebrating this special time of year. Ask Jennifer how you can be a part.
We continue to practice at the start of Sunday School for our program. Please have kids in the Garden Room by 9:30 am.
Sunday, December 7: Parents and kids meet in the worship center at 9:30 am to practice for the service. Then, join us back in the Garden Room that evening 5:10 to 6:40 for our Christmas party. Parents must stay. Choir parents are excused.
Sunday, December 21: Happy Birthday Jesus Party in the Garden Room during Sunday School.
We always need volunteers to aid with our kids' ministry. For more information about any of our kids' ministry events contact Jennifer.
*All volunteers must submit a background check before volunteering with children and youth.
To stay connected to all KID MIN events, get the Remind app and text @phumcc to 81010.
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Bridge Christmas Party Sunday, December 7 at the Pruett home; 803 Farwell Boulevard. Dropoff at 5:00 pm then we will shuttle your Bridge kids to Parkway Hills at 6:40 for pickup to meet parents who have littles at the Kids Christmas party in the Garden Room. Bridge kids bring a wrapped pair of crazy socks for a dirty santa swap!
We will have to cancel our Saturday, December 13 community service day at MS Food Network. We will try and reschedule for another month.
Sunday, January 25: Sunday Night Bridge 5:30 to 7:30. Meet in the Bridge room at 5:30 for food, faith development, and fun. Great night to bring a friend.
Sunday, February 22: Save this date! Bridge Senior Saint Lunch immediately following worship.
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| Engage Out Cancelled for this Sunday, November 30: See you next Sunday. Enjoy your Thanksgiving break!
Sunday, December 7: Christmas Luau, 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Henry Home. The pool will be heated so bring your suit and come ready to play some games. We will have pizza but bring a sweet or salty party snack to share.
Sunday, December 14: Pancake Study Night in the youth room; 5:30 to 7:30.
Sunday, December 21: Sunday School Christmas party at 9:30.
*All volunteers must submit a background check before volunteering with children and youth.
To stay connected to all youth events, get the Remind app and text @phumcy to 81010.
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We are grateful for the Churchwide Thanksgiving meal.
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Our youth never miss out on attending the Churchwide Thanksgiving meal, and helping with the tables and chairs.
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We are thankful for the dedicated volunteers who deck our church halls for Christmas holidays.
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| This Week
Wednesday (today):
Office closes at noon
Thursday:
Office closed for Thanksgiving
Sunday:
Sunday Morning Small Groups at 9:30 am;
Worship at 10:45 am
Choir practice 5:00 pm
Monday:
Advent Prayer Space in Worship Center 11:00 to 1:00
Quilters lunch at Vasilio's 11:00
Quilters will not having quilting meetings in December
Tuesday:
Advent Prayer Space in Worship Center 11:00 to 1:00
Wednesday, Dec. 3:
Grace Place: Worship and Meal Service; meet at PHUMC at 7:00 am to carpool; Clothing Closet, meet at PHUMC at 9:000 am to carpool
Handbell Practice at 10:00 am
Advent Prayer Space in Worship Center 11:00 to 1:00
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| RECORD OF OUR
FAITHFULNESS
October Year-to-Date
Income: $521,403.70
Expenses: $554,557.91*
*Includes $50,000 unbudgeted expense paid using Parkway Hills’ reserves for tree removal and cleanup.
November Communion supports MadCAAP Thanksgiving Food Boxes and Food Pantry. Thank you for your generous giving! We collected 112 cans of icing and $1,981.00 providing MadCAAP with the means to give around 1,100 cans of icing for their Thanksgiving boxes as well as stocking their food pantry. Well done!! Communion funds collected after November 16 will go directly to supporting the food pantry at MadCAAP.
We have received a donation to the Memorial Fund in memory of Mimi Watts.
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