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| Promotion Sunday
Sunday we gathered to celebrate the beginning of another school year and share in worship, fellowship, and fun. We celebrated milestones in the lives of our young people by handing out Kindergarten and 3rd grade Bibles and we covered our students and teachers in prayer as we shared the sacrament of Holy Communion. Our kids and youth continued the celebration that evening with some fun activities. Thank you to all who made promotion Sunday such a joyous day of worship and fellowship together. Join us next Sunday, August 9, at 10:45 am as our youth lead us in worship and share about their summer mission experience.
As a new academic year begins, may you find a place to connect and grow at Parkway Hills whether that be in a Sunday morning small group, attending one of our seasonal studies, aiding with our kids or youth, participating in choir, or joining one of our many outreach ministries. As we walk through another season together, may you carry this prayer that was given to our teachers for their new year:
God is with me but even more astounding God is within me. I remind myself that I am in the presence of God who is my strength in times of weakness and my comfort in times of sorrow.
--Dawn
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Youth Ministry Volunteering
Want to volunteer your time, talents, or resources with the Youth Ministry? Take a look at our VOLUNTEER SIGN UP to see where you can serve, whether that's providing/covering a Sunday night dinner or hanging out with us as a chaperone.
Thank you to our wonderful volunteers! You keep our ministry alive.
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| Third Annual Adult VBS Wednesday, August 12
The world has grown smaller. People of different cultures, traditions, and faiths are no longer distant strangers. They are our neighbors, coworkers, classmates, and friends. As followers of Christ, how do we remain deeply rooted in our own faith while learning to live with wisdom, grace, and love alongside people whose beliefs differ from our own?
Join us for our Third Annual Adult Vacation Bible School hosted by St. Luke UMC as we explore what faithful Christian living looks like in a beautifully diverse world. The day will include engaging conversation, special music, creative activities, good food, and a few surprises sure to bring laughter and joy.
About Our Speaker
The Rev. Andy Andrews is an Episcopal priest, Delta native, and gifted bridge-builder. He has served congregations across Louisiana, Tennessee, and Mississippi, and most recently led the Diocese of Mississippi's Beloved Community initiative, bringing people and churches together for conversations and work toward racial reconciliation.
Andy now serves as the Interfaith Organizer for the International Museum of Muslim Cultures AND clergy leader at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Jackson.
Drawing on that experience, Andy - along with friends from the museum - will introduce us to the story of Mississippi's Muslim community, offer practical insights into living faithfully in a religiously diverse society, and invite us into the kind of neighborly relationships that help communities flourish.
Andy combines deep wisdom with warmth, humor, and genuine compassion. We think you'll leave both encouraged and inspired.
We will meet at Parkway Hills UMC at 9:15 to carpool to St. Luke. Event is from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm with lunch included. St. Luke has their own registration but we ask that you register through Parkway Hills so we can handle payment and transportation for our group. Cost is $10 and there is stil time to register. Click here or call the churh office.
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| Join us in prayer for Anne Marie, Cortez, and Tezzi as they prepare to welcome a new baby girl. Anne Marie’s maternity leave will begin Sunday, August 23 with her expected return Sunday, October 18.
The youth will host a Diaper Shower Sunday, August 9 at 5:30 pm during Sunday Night Youth. Feel free to join them or drop off diapers or wipes in the church office.
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2026 Christmas Program
Preview
Sunday, August 23
5:30 pm in the Choir Room
You are invited to the introduction of this year's program
and to be a part of the 2026 Christmas Choir.
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During this year’s session of annual conference, Bishop Sharma Lewis Logan asked MS United Methodists to give towards the Mississippi Food Network and its efforts to fight food insecurity across the state. Thanks to our collective giving, we—as a conference—were able to raise over $11,600 for the Mississippi Food Network ($1,025.82 of which came from Parkway Hills UMC). Click the image to hear a message from our Bishop.
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| We have begun our 2026-2027 school year, so 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.
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Bridge News
The Bridge (6th and 7th graders) had a great weekend at Camp Wesley Pines learning more about the Bible, what it is, what it isn't, how we approach reading it, and what questions it seeks to answer. Thank you to our adult volunteers who made the weekend possible. Sunday morning, following the retreat, the Bridge were greeted by members of Parkway Hills youth who asked them a "get to know you question" and then inivited them to join them in the youth room for Sunday School. The Bridge will continue to meet in the youth room for Sunday School (9:30 to 10:30 am Sunday mornings) but will not move into Sunday Night Youth until confirmation ends.
The Bridge begins their confirmation lessons this Sunday, August 9; 5:30 to 7:30. Meet in the youth room at 5:30 to eat, then at 6:00, they will move to the Bridge Room.
Please be in prayer for our Confirmands:
Gil Evans, Chloe Jean Huffstatler, Sophia Jerrells, Wes Jones,
Henry McGuire, Reed Nichols, Will Norris, Easton Phillips,
Edie Phillips and Caroline Pickle
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Youth Sunday: Sunday, August 9
Don't forget about Youth Sunday, this coming Sunday! The Youth Ministry gets to be fully involved in the planning and leading of Sunday worship on the 9th.
If you are or have a youth, join us that morning, first at 9:30 for Sunday School, then at 10:45 to be a part of leading the worship service.
There are many ways to be involved: leading prayers, reading liturgy, reading scripture, giving the children's moment, singing/playing an instrument, and more! We are never too young to use our talents and gifts to serve God and one another.
The youth will host a Diaper Shower for Anne Marie at 5:30 pm during Sunday Night Youth. Feel free to join them or drop off diapers or wipes in the church office.
Youth Ministry Volunteering
Want to volunteer your time, talents, or resources with the Youth Ministry? Take a look at our VOLUNTEER SIGN UP to see where you can serve, whether that's providing/covering a Sunday night dinner or hanging out with us as a chaperone.
Thank you to our wonderful volunteers! You keep our ministry alive.
*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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| 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
No Handbell practice this week.
Sunday:
Sunday School and Small Groups 9:30 am
Youth-Led Sunday Worship at 10:45
5:30 Choir Practice
5:30 - 7:30 Confirmation Class meet with youth in Youth Room at 5:30 and then move to Bridge Room at 6:00 pm.
5:30 - 7:30 Youth Engage beginning with a
Diaper Shower for Anne Marie in the Youth Suite
Monday:
Quilters meet noon to 3:00 pm in the Garden Room
Wednesday, August 12:
Leadership Board Meeting at 6:20 pm in Garden Room
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Click on the arrow in the photo to learn more about our August Communion Offering supporting the United Methdodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR).
UMCOR is an extension of the United Methodist Church and works in more than 80 countries around the world to alleviate human suffering through disaster response, supporting migrants and refugees, caring for the health of the vulnerable, advancing sustainable development, and care for the environment.
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| 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, $1,667.00 to date, supports UMCOR.
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