May 15, 2024

Gwen Adcock

Marilyn Williams

Welcome to our family!!

Please extend a word of welcome to our newest members, Gwen Adcock and Marilyn Williams, who joined our congregation at Sunday worship. We are delighted they have chosen to work with us to serve God at PHUMC.

Thanks for supporting our partnership with East Flora Elementary School. In addition to 55 gift cards, teachers were treated to lunch by PHUMC during Teacher Appreciation Week.

District 4 (formerly East and West Jackson District) of the Mississippi Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church is hosting its second annual Missions in May, this Saturday, May 18. Join other United Methodists from across Central Mississippi in reaching out in service and love.The five mission areas provide an opportunity for all skill sets to serve. We hope you'll join in for a day of service and fellowship with other UM laity and clergy. All Mission sites will begin volunteering at 8:00 a.m. and conclude the day of service at noon. If you're interested, please contact Haven.

It's Time for Bridge!

The Bridge at PHUMC is a 2 year tween ministry that begins for some as they enter 5th grade and for others as they enter 6th grade. This Sunday, May 19 (5:30-7:30), we will have our last Sunday night Bridge as we close out year one for this group. In August, they will begin confirmation learning to be in conversation about their faith, learning about God, one another, and the history of the church. Parents of current 5th and 6th graders will meet briefly in the parlor when you dropoff your Bridger this Sunday for a meeting to cover all things confirmation. Please let Pastor Dawn know if you are unable to attend.

The work of another General Conference within the life of our church is finished, and you are invited to join Pastor Dawn Wednesday, May 22, in the Garden room at 10:00 am or 6:00 pm to hear a recap of the this two week worldwide gathering of United Methodists.
You can also visit the Mississippi Conference webpage by clicking here to hear a message from Bishop Sharma D. Lewis as we move forward together.

Women's Ministry Plant Swap

Please join us at 5:30 pm on Thursday, May 23, at the home of Rebecca Olack for a Women's Ministry fun event, the annual plant swap. Bring a plant with its name and care instructions.

Finger food and drinks will be provided. For directions please email Rebecca.

Join the party at PHUMC for VBS this summer!

Register now for VBS!
Children entering K5 - 5th grade are invited to attend PHUMC Start the Party VBS this summer. We will be celebrating the good news June 9-12 starting at 5:30 p.m. and ending at 8 p.m. each night. To register your child click this link. Wednesday June 12 will be a churchwide meal and foam party. All ages are welcome to join us on Wednesday night to celebrate and fellowship during this time.

Help by Volunteering
We need volunteers to help with VBS week from leading stations, small groups, assisting leaders and so much more. Click the link to fill out the interest form for VBS. All volunteers are required to fill out a background check. Contact Haven with any questions or to receive more information about VBS.

Help with Supplies
VBS is quickly approaching and we need your help with supplies! We have an Amazon Wish List: Click this link to assist in purchasing decorations, along with craft and activity supplies. This list will update routinely as we prepare for VBS.

Children's Sunday School begins in the Garden at 9:30 am. Ages 3 years old - 4th grade welcome. We are currently focusing on the importance of love as we connect with God and with others. We will need a PreK/Kindergarten teacher this Sunday.
To *volunteer click this link.

*All volunteers must submit a background check
before volunteering with children and youth.

To stay connected to all KidMin events, get the Remind app and text @phumcc to 81010.

—Haven

No Engage this week. Take a night to relax before finals or after graduation! We'll see you at the Waco trip meeting.

254 in 2024: We're trading the 601 for the 254 and heading to Waco, TX, June 22-27 to serve and learn at Mission Waco, a Christian nonprofit committed to serving our neighbors in the best ways possible. Full Registration is $300 with a $50 discount for each additional child for our families with multiple youth attending. You can pay via the Vanco App or by clicking here. Final balances are due May 22. Reach out to Geoff if you still want to join or if funding is a concern; we never want money to be why someone misses out!

Waco trip participants: We'll be having a participants' meeting on May 22 from 5:30-7:30 to plan parts of our service opportunities and assign roles. Brown bag dinner. Parents are welcome to stay but not required. Final balances or other arrangements due by this day.

To stay connected to all youth events, get the Remind app and text @phumcy to 81010.
—Geoff

New Youth Shirts

This year's youth shirt is now on sale! You can support our ministry while wearing a reminder of our commitment to following wherever Christ leads us. Waco trip participants/chaperons, your shirt is included in registration. Use this link or the Vanco app to buy yours for $16 by June 5.

At the Mission and MinistryTime Apart meeting last week, we had a great conversation about welcoming guests and new members into our faith community, and also talked about plans for other areas of ministry.

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

No handbell practice this week
Saturday:

Missions in May 8:00-12:00

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 Service at 10:45 am

Lay Leadership/Nominations meeting after Worship in the Parlor.

Choir practice and Bridge 5:30 pm (no Youth)

Monday: Quilters meet in the Garden Room, Noon until 3:00 pm

Our May communion offering will support the Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area 2024 Women Build and Faith Build. Our goal is to provide $1,000.00 to both builds as well as aid with the actual building so be on the lookout for the workdays.

The Women Build will provide a home for Adrianne Davis and her 2 children; Kynedi (6) and Ky’Melvin (2). Adrianne is a single mother working as a Warehouse Associate at Amazon earning $2,405 per month. Currently she resides in a 2 bedroom / 1 bathroom trailer home paying $480 per month. The home is very old with water leaks throughout and the plumbing is quickly deteriorating. What a gift for Ms. Davis to have an affordable house that she can call her own.

The Faith Build will provide a home for Tiffany Griffin and her son Brayden (14). Tiffany is a Bus Operator at Jatran and earns $2,765 per month. Currently, Ms. Griffin lives in a 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom apartment paying $720 per month. The apartment is not in good condition with major foundation and structural issues.The floors are in desperate need of repair, are very weak and beginning to rot. The lack of maintenance needs around the complex is also a great concern for the family. A new home would be a blessing indeed!

RECORD OF OUR FAITHFULNESS

Year-to-Date, April 2024
Income: $223,833.75
Expenses: $186,639.78

May Communion Offering, $1,117.00 to date, supports Habitat's Faith Build and Women Build programs. Goal: $1,000.00 for each build.

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