July 17, 2024  
On July 7 we began a new worship series at 10:45, focusing on the wisdom of the church. After a year-long emphasis on the wisdom of scripture, we are celebrating a month devoted to hearing the wisdom some of our church family have gleaned over the years in their own faith journey. Rev. Dawn Douglas Flowers kicked it off Sunday, July 7, and was outstandingly followed by Branden Henry on July 14. This week we are proud to welcome Shelley Powers, and then Bill Flynn will lead us July 28. 
We hope this series inspires you to reflect on your own faith journey and what wisdom you have received and hope to pass on from your own experience as part of the body of Christ.   
This will be our famous shrimp boil! Other foods will be provided for those who don't eat shrimp.We need cookers (shrimp boil pots, propane burners, and volunteer cooks). Contact Jean Dunn if you can help.
Rev. Haven Boyd was elected at the 2024 Mississippi Annual Conference as an alternate delegate for the 2024 Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference in Lake Junaluska, NC. Below she tells of her experience at the conference.
Forward in Faith – the Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference of the United Methodist Church

It was a joy representing Parkway Hills and the Mississippi Annual Conference at the Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference July 9-12. We convened at Lake Junaluska with over 400 delegates from 14 annual conferences as we spent time in worship and fellowship. We focused on how beautiful and important our connection is as we continue the journey moving forward as United Methodists. The Racial Bias task force reported important findings along with sharing vulnerable stories of the harm and hurt racism and implicit biases have caused within our conferences. As we go forward, we affirm that intentional conversations and actions need to take place for healing and inclusion so that all may feel invited and welcomed. 

Gulfside Assembly shared a short viewing of its new documentary, “The Gulfside Assembly Story.” The documentary tells of the history of Gulfside Assembly and how it has served as a “sanctuary by the sea” for African Americans during segregation and the civil rights movements. Gulfside Assembly plans to share this documentary across the MS Annual Conference and beyond, so keep an eye out for a viewing in our Jackson Metro area. 

We celebrated the retirement of Bishop Bill McAlilly, as he and his wife are excited to return back to Mississippi. And we celebrate that Bishop Lewis will be returning to the MS Conference for four more years. She is delighted to be back home in MS and continue the work of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. 

Thank you again for your support and your prayers during this experience. 
~~Haven
The Flowers family are on vacation July 10-18. 
School Supply Drive
Help provide school supplies to local children in need and make their back-to-school season a little brighter. The clients at MadCAAP worked hard to complete 12 hours worth of educational classes to receive this opportunity. 
Please click the Amazon link here to shop the list of supplies needed. For direct shipping to MadCAAP, please select "Lesley Dill - MadCAAP Gift Registry Address."
Deadline for the school supply drive is Wednesday, July 24th.
Sunday School
We still need volunteers to sign up to teach for a summer Sunday School session.To *volunteer click this link.
*All volunteers must submit a background check before volunteering with children and youth.  
Join us Saturday, July 20 for a KidMin Day of Fun! Rising 2nd - 5th Grade will meet at Urban Air (6370 Ridgewood Ct Drive, Jackson) at 10:15 a.m. for a two hour jump session. Cost for the Deluxe Attraction package is $22.99 per child. Parents, you must fill out a waiver for your child. If you have kids of multiple ages, a PHUMC chaperone will be at Urban Air so you can head to Happy Land with your younger children; just be back at Urban Air at 12:15 for pickup. (See info for Happy Land below.)
Rising 1st grade and under meet at Happy Land (1039 E. County Line Rd., Suite 105, Jackson) at 10:30 a.m. Parents must stay at Happy Land with their kids. For more info email Pastor Haven. 
To stay connected to all KidMin events, get the Remind app and text @phumcc to 81010.
  —Haven 
Day of Service Opportunity, July 20: Good Samaritan Center needs our help for their monthly volunteer Saturday! We'll meet at PHUMC at 8:30 and get lunch after we serve. Bring money for lunch and let Geoff know you're coming by tomorrow, Thursday, July 18. 
Christmas in July, July 28, 5:30-7:30pm: Bring a snack to share and pretend it's December as our newest alumni sign the alumni mosaic!
Black light party, August 4, 3-5pm: Light up the new school year with PHUMC Youth! Drinks and snacks provided.
Adults, we have volunteer openings for all our remaining summer events. You can register here to volunteer with us this summer. Openings include the Good Samaritan Center this Saturday, July 20.
To stay connected to all youth events, get the Remind app and text @phumcy to 81010.
  —Geoff

Meeting This Week 
Thursday:
Men's Group at 7:30 am. Join them in the Garden Room
or via Zoom **New Meeting ID: 823 5246 2635
New Password: 142295 
Handbell Practice 9:00 am
Saturday: 
KidMin Day of Fun
Rising 1st and under meet at Happy Land @ 10:30
  Rising 2nd-Rising 5th meet at Urban Air @ 10:15
 
  Youth Day of Service:
Good Samaritan Center/meet @ PHUMC at 8:30 am. 
Bring $ for lunch. Return @ 1:30.

Ladies Zoom 10:00 am
Meeting ID: 848 7196 9988 (note new meeting ID number)
Password: PHUMCLADY
Women of ALL ages are always welcome! 
Sunday: 
Small Groups at 9:30 am   Worship at 10:45 am
No Choir practice; practice resumes July 28 at 5:30 pm
Monday: Quilters will meet in Garden Room 12:00 to 3:00 pm
Our July communion offering, $968.00 to date, supports the work of the Camp Wesley Pines capital campaign. Here is a blurb from their brochure about the campaign; "Since 1961, Camp Wesley Pines has been a place of joy, refuge, and adventure for children, youth, and adults across the state of Mississippi. Camp Wesley Pines envisions a brighter future to expand services of the camp to serve more youth, churches, and families for years to come. We invite you to join Camp Wesley Pines on a journey to support specific renovations and expansions of camp facilities for the future because Faith Grows Here." The brochure is available in the office or worship center foyer for the full campaign plan. 

RECORD OF OUR FAITHFULNESS
Year-to-Date, June 2024
Income: $327,417.99
Expenses: $285,954.79

July Communion Offering, $968.00 to date, supports Camp Wesley Pines Capital Campaign.
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