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| Promotion Sunday, August 2
Join us for this special Sunday within the life of our church as our students and teachers prepare for a new school year. Rising 5th and under, meet in the Garden Room at 9:30 am for a gathering time before moving into your new classrooms. Bridge (rising 6th and 7th) meet in the Bridge Room at 9:30 am for doughnuts.
During worship we will hand out Kindergarten and 3rd Grade Bibles, pray over our teachers and students, and have a special guest preacher. Rev. Susannah Grubbs Carr, Dean of the Chapel and Director of Church Relations at Millsaps College, will share the message "Our Backpack of Faith."
The fun continues with a waterslide and ice cream sundae party for rising 5th and under from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Youth will meet at Sky Zone on Old Canton at 5:00 pm and carpool to Newk's on Lake Harbor after to eat. Bring money for dinner. Registration isn't required and we hope you invite your friends, but so we can have a guess as to a count, click here if you know you are attending our adventure for the youth.
Hope to see you at church Sunday, August 2! Reach out and invite a friend to join us.
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| PHUMC Choir summer vacation is over!
Choir practice returns Sunday, August 2 @ 5:30 in the choir room.
If you've been thinking about joining our choir, now is the time!
See David or any choir member for more information.
Sunday, August 23: Choir Christmas Music Reveal
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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.
Click here or call the church office by Saturday, August 1.
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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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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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| Sunday, August 2: Promotion Sunday; Meet in the Garden Room at 9:30 am for gathering time before dividing into classrooms. During worship we will hand out Kindergarten and 3rd grade Bibles as well as pray over our kids as a new school year begins. Rising 5th and under, join us back from 3:00 to 5:00 pm for waterslides and ice cream sundaes. Parents must stay.
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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Bridge News
Friday, July 31- Saturday, August 1: Confirmation Retreat at Camp Wesley Pines. One of our first events with our confirmands is a retreat all about the Bible, what the Bible is, what it is not, and how we read and understand certain areas of the Bible. Cost is $45. You can pay and secure your spot here.
Sunday, August 2: Promotion Sunday. Bridge meet in the Bridge room at 9:30 am for doughnuts. We will pray over our students during worship. We will not have any afternoon/evening activites for the Bridge due to the retreat.
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Promotion Sunday: Sunday, August 2
Change of plans!
The Youth are going to Sky Zone and dinner on Sunday from 5-7 PM.
- Meet at Sky Zone in Ridgeland @5:00, carpool to Newks on Lake Harbour Dr. @6:00.
- Tickets are free for youth (invite friends!); bring money for dinner.
*Let us know HERE if you plan on coming! Youth can show up at Sky Zone, but it helps to know numbers.
(*The change is due to ticket availability. We want youth to be able to invite friends and attend last minute if needed for this kick-off into the new school year.)
Youth Sunday: Sunday, August 9
Don't forget about Youth Sunday, just around the corner! 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.
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
Handbell practice 9:00 am
Friday and Saturday:
Bridge Confirmation Retreat
Sunday:
Sunday School and Small Groups 9:30 am
Promotion Sunday Worship at 10:45
Care Team meeting immediately following Worship in Room 108
Kids' Waterslide Party 3:00 - 5:00 pm at PHUMC
Youth at Sky Zone and then Newk's 5:00 to 7:00 pm
5:30 Choir Practice
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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| RECORD OF OUR
FAITHFULNESS
Year-to-date through June:
Income: $345,477.48*
Expenses: $264,139.62
*Income includes $28,800.00 designated for building projects.
July Communion offering, $990.00 to date, supports
Southern Miss Wesley Foundation.
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