August 26, 2026

Welcome Grow Serve Celebrate

Please join us in welcoming the Braddy family!

Brandon and Samantha Braddy joined PHUMC on Sunday by transferring from St. Mark's United Methodist Church and Sophia Jerrells is currenlty walking through her confirmation journey with the other 9 confirmands. Lachlan Kimble joined us on Profession of Faith. Sometimes, life being life, we miss our opportunity to walk through a confirmation class and this was the case with Lachlan. Pastor Dawn met with Lachlan and discussed grace, the meaning of baptism and the vows we make when we profess our faith. Lachlan chose to confirm the faith promises made at his baptism when he was presented by his parents as an infant at St. Mark's UMC February 9, 2013. As our confirmation liturgy states, "Through confirmation and through the reaffirmation of our faith, we renew the covenant declared at our baptism, acknowledge what God is doing for us, and affirm our commitment to Christ's holy church."

We are delighted to have you all as part of our PHUMC family, Braddys!

Sunday, August 30 will be the last Sunday that our nursery worker, Beatrice Griffin, will be with us. Beatrice, or "Ms. B" as we call her, has worked with our nursery staff since September of 2009. She has faithfully shown up, loved on our kids, and helped keep our nursery area clean. Sunday as Worship begins we will give thanks for her time with us, pray for her, and give her a card and gift card as a sign of our gratitude. If you would like to bring your own "thank you" gift to B, you are welcomed to do so, but we do hope you will cover her in prayer with us as her time with Parkway Hills ends.

KAIROS Prison Ministry is your chance to serve!

The weekend of October 8-11, 2026, the KAIROS Ministry team will again be the hands and feet of Jesus. Free-world women will work with and serve the women of MCIW (Mississippi Correctional Institute for Women) in Pearl.

We will enjoy singing, talks, discussions, prayer, and Scripture with the ladies. Our motto is: listen, listen, love, love. God will be there and will work through our agape love to touch the hearts of the women.

Please join us and have your life changed as their lives are changed!

Training starts September 4th.

See PHUMC KAIROS Ministry Leader Connie Starkey (601-941-3654) for more information and an application.

You will be blessed by this experience!

It's Almost Time!

Our Wednesday Night Re:Treat begins Wednesday, September 9 with a meal at 5:45 pm followed by another round of Bingo! We hope you will mark the date and join us to enjoy a meal prepared for you and an evening of fun and fellowship to get to know your church family. Meals are $9 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under with a $30 family max.

Leadership Board will meet at 6:20 pm in the Garden Room following the meal September 9.

Fall Bible Study

There has been some interest in a study on the Book of Revelation and as luck will have it, Parkway Hills already has numerous workbooks from "The Efird Bible Study Series" for Revelation. James "Mickey" Efird was one of Pastor Dawn's professors while she was at Duke and had a love of sharing the story of the Bible. You can learn more about Dr. Efird in his obituary here.

There will be two options for this study. You can join Dawn Thursdays at 10:00 am in the Garden Room beginning September 10 for an 8 week study, or make plans to join her in the Renew Sunday Morning Small Group at 9:30 am beginning Sunday, September 13. The Sunday morning study may take longer than 8 weeks.

Our children would love for you to volunteer to teach them, even just one Sunday! This is a small commitment with a great reward! Follow the link to sign up and bring a friend.

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.

Anne Marie is on maternity leave with an expected return date of Sunday, October 18, but here are some upcoming plans for our youth. Thank you to Drew Pruett, Shawn Flowers, and Matthew Kirk for stepping in and aiding with Sunday School for our Bridge and Youth.

Sunday, August 30: Engage 5:30-7:30; Pizza Night and Branden Henry leading the Youth time together.

Sunday, September 6: No Youth Activities; Enjoy your long weekend!

Sunday, September 13: Laser Tag Night at Party Safari. We will meet at PHUMC at 5:00 to carpool. Bring money for dinner after. RSVP here for you and any friends who may join by Wednesday, September 9. We will need drivers. Email Pastor Dawn.

Sunday, September 20: United at St. Matthew's UMC. Come enjoy food, fellowship, worship, and study with area UMC Youth. Meet at PHUMC at 5:15 to carpool.

Sunday, September 27: Engage 5:30-7:30; Art Night with Bech Evans. This would be a great night to invite a friend! We will also have our monthly pizza night.

Sunday, October 4 and Sunday, October 11: No Sunday evening plans due to Fall Break

Friday, October 16: 5th Quarter Gathering and Nacho Bar following the football games. 9:15-11:30 pm

Sunday, October 18: Welcome back, Anne Marie!

*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.

Grace Place Volunteer Appreciation Lunch

Tuesday, August 25

Grace Place Volunteer Appreciation Lunch

This Week

Thursday:
Men's Group at 7:30 am.
Join them in the Garden Room or via Zoom
**Meeting ID: 823 5246 2635
Password: 142295

Handbell practice at 9:00 am

Sunday:

Sunday School and Small Groups 9:30 am

Worship at 10:45 am

Lay Leadership/Nominations in the Parlor following Worship.

5:30 Choir Practice

5:30 - 7:30 Confirmation and Youth Engage

Monday:

Quilters meet noon to 3:00 pm in the Garden Room

Leadership Board: Wednesday, September 9 at 6:20 in the Garden Room.

RECORD OF OUR
FAITHFULNESS

Year-to-date through July:
Income: $404,637.24*
Expenses: $322,544.00
*Income includes $33,095.00 designated for building projects.

August Communion, $2,507.00 to date, supports UMCOR.

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