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| Welcome Grow Serve Celebrate
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We extend a warm welcome
to newest members James and Ann Massey. Reach out to them and let them know how delighted we are to have them as part of our PHUMC family!
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Baptism
Sunday we had the joy of receiving Bech Oliver Evans, age 4, into our church family through the sacrament of Holy Baptism. Bech was joined by his parents, Bech and Marley Evans, and his brothers, Jack and Gil. Notice the newest baptism banner (made by the talented Rebecca Olack) hanging in the sanctuary, remember Bech's name, and welcome him to our family.
With God's help we will live the gospel of Jesus Christ. We will embody faith, hope, and love so that Bech will learn to trust God and live Love's service in the world. We will pray for him on his journey of discipleship among us. Welcome Bech Oliver Evans.
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Wednesday Night Re:treats
Tonight:
Soup Supper at 5:45 pm. Afterward, adults will discuss Part 1 of our Book Club pick, The Moral Teachings of Jesus by David P. Gushee. Youth will have a game night in the Youth room, Bridge will enjoy an art night in the Bridge room, and our PHUMC kids will have a science night using the story of Moses.
No Wednesday evening activities next week, October 8, due to Fall Break.
See you on Oct. 15.
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Women's Ministry Brunch: Saturday, October 4 at 10:00 am. Twisted Turnip in Gluckstadt. Reach out to Christine Morrison for more information or to sign up to attend so she will have a headcount to reserve a table.
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Worship on the Lawn/Trick or Treat Trail/Chili Cookoff October 26
If you've been here at PHUMC for a year or longer, you're familiar with the excitement on the day of our Worship on the Lawn, the fun of the Trick or Treat Trail, and the extreme competitiveness of our Chili Cookoff.
That morning will begin with Sunday morning small groups at 9:30 and Worship on the Lawn at 10:45. Bring a chair. We will not livestream this service.
At 5:00 pm, children will delight in the activities on the Trail led by Youth and Bridgers while enjoying a little (ok, maybe a lot of) candy. All in costumes! We are accepting candy donations for this event. There will be marked bins in the foyers for the bags of candy.
Then everyone gets to partake of our Chili Cookoff, a very competitive event that results in a charity benefiting the winnings of the top-voted recipe and chef. Past winners have included Joe Williams, 2021, for Webster Animal Shelter; David White, 2022, for Mississippi Children's Homes; Drew and Taylor Pruett, 2023, for PHUMC Beds for Kids Ministry; and Branden Henry, 2024, for Madison Young Life.
We need chili cookers! Click here to sign up to bring a crockpot of chili. That's all there is to it (except for your skill as a chef). So far, there have been no chili leftovers!
Come, wear your costumes, eat some chili, and vote for your favorite.
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Baby on the Way!
You may or may not know that PHUMC members, Zack and Amanda Hamilton, are responsible for keeping our building clean and our spaces looking nice and inviting. You also may or may not know that they are about to be grandparents, again! Their son, Shelby Wilson, who also aids with the custodial responsibilities at PHUMC, will soon be welcoming his first child. We know it takes a village to prepare for all the things needed to care for a newborn. If you would like to share some love and aid in welcoming this new baby into the world, click this link to find their Amazon wish list and let's shower this new baby with all the necessary things. (It's a boy!)
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| Current Children's Ministry Sunday School Curriculum: Big Faith. Big Faith takes children through Bible stories using hands-on activities, child-friendly themes, and includes
at-home connections. Children 4th grade and under meet in the Garden room at 9:30 am each Sunday before dividing into age-appropriate rooms for a deeper dive into the lesson.
Be sure to pick up your faith-home connection sheet in the foyer of the Worship Center, by the kid's activity bags. This enables the kids to share what they're learning in Sunday School with the whole family.
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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| Sunday, October 5: Fall Break Begins/No Evening Youth activities
Sunday, October 12: Meet up at Soulshine Pizza at 5:30 for an evening meal out as Fall Break ends.
Sunday, October 19: Bowling
Sunday, October 26: Youth will aid with our annual Trick or Treat Trail and Chili Cook-off. Get those costumes ready!
*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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Bridge Night
Sunday Night Bridge was packed with fun, energy, and learning.
These PHUMC 5th and 6th graders are on the path to Confirmation in a year or so. Fearless leader Drew Pruett guides them weekly in Sunday School and Jennifer planned and led their first Sunday night bridge. Next event is the Trick or Treat Trail where they will aid the youth in creating a fun evening for our PHUMC kids.
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Youth Art Night was a thumbs up with a presentation from our own Bech Evans, Associate Director of Education and Digital Storytelling at Mississippi Museum of Art.
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Youth had fun making buttons and eating pizza at Youth Art Night, thanks to the Genos!
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| This Week
Tonight:
Wednesday night Re:treat 5:45 pm followed by activities for all ages at 6:20.
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 9:00 am
Saturday:
Women's Ministry Brunch 10:00 am at Twisted Turnip
Sunday:
Sunday School and Small Groups at 9:30 am;
Worship at 10:45 am; Congregational Care Team after Worship/Room 108 off the Garden Room
Choir practice 5:30 pm
No Youth Engage tonight
Monday:
Quilters meet noon to 3:00 pm in the Garden Room
Next Leadership Board Meeting:
Wednesday, October 15 at 6:20 in the Garden Room.
Charge Conference: Tuesday, October 21 at Galloway UMC/6:00-8:00 pm
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Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence
serves victims of domestic violence through supporting member
shelters, advocacy efforts, and more.
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| RECORD OF OUR
FAITHFULNESS
Year-to-date through August:
Revenue: $416,880.74
Expenses: $428,028.86*
*Includes $50,000 unbudgeted expense paid using Parkway Hills’ reserves for tree removal and cleanup.
September Communion offering, $2,191.02, supports Beds for Kids Ministry.
October Communion supports Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
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