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We continue our “We Give Thanks for Parkway Hills” campaign. Sunday, Lisa McLain shared about the space she and Mark found at Parkway Hills as they went through their own time of seeking as well as a reminder that it is our gifts that allow us to be in mission and ministry in our community. Take a look at some of what she shared below. You can watch her full message here.
Mark and I are marking our own personal 30 year anniversary this month of being “all in” with Parkway Hills. I’d like to provide some context and history of our PHUMC journey by reading some from a reflection piece I wrote from the church newsletter 20 years ago during the church’s 10th anniversary celebration.
As the “New Church Madison” was being planned, started, and nurtured, we were experiencing a deep spiritual and personal crisis due to circumstances and events in our lives. During the mid-90’s we weren’t sure what we thought or felt about God, much less church. We had many questions that we found disturbing, yet inescapable, and we feared those questions would be viewed as unacceptable in church.
We followed with interest the beginning of the new church coming to town and officially joined in January of 1996. We felt we had found a warm, accepting place where our questions wouldn’t always be shared by others, but the questions wouldn’t automatically be condemned by them either.
I am immensely grateful to those who came before Mark and me. While we were floundering, struggling and feeling so alone, they were planning and working, preparing a place not where we’ve “figured God out,” but where we continue to seek our unfathomable God with a loving, caring, and--I trust--accepting community. I am thankful beyond expression that Parkway Hills was there for me when I needed to find my way back toward “home.”
In the 20 years since writing these words, PHUMC has continued to be that kind of place for me, a cherished community and space filled with fellow seekers, a place where I’m challenged but also feel comfortable to truly be me. I’m grateful for the people, the relationships, the inspiring witness, the community outreach, the questions, the memories and experiences of raising a child in this special community, the music, celebrations, memorial services, and meaningful worship services.
Carrying out our various ministries absolutely requires financial resources. There’s just no way around it. It takes money to pay the staff, keep the lights on, make needed repairs to aging buildings, and to carry out all areas of ministry. So, in this season of thinking about things for which we’re grateful and the concept of stewardship, I encourage you to think about our church and consider what it means to you and to think about how you can help support it through your prayers, your presence, your gifts (both personal and financial), your witness, and your service.
And thank you from the bottom of my heart for being our community.
--Lisa McLain
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Thank you to the Parkway Hills family for all the support we've received after Matt's death.
We are thankful that he is done with chemo, radiation, and pain. But we are sad that we are here without him.
All the calls, text messages, emails and cards have been wonderful simply to know that we are not alone with our sadness.
We are so blessed.
--Alan and Susan Branson
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Letters from Receivers of Big House Books
These are a few samples of thank you notes we have received from inmates in Mississippi who have received a book because of the Big House Book Ministry. Talk to Mary Lee Reed about how you can help with this ministry.
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Sounds like bees in our basement! But it's the Beds for Kids' Ministry hard at work. Ask Bill or Cindy how you can be part of the fun!
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Join your church family in preparing our hearts for Christmas this Advent by participating in a 3 week study using Walter Brueggemann's book, Names for the Messiah. In Isaiah 9:6, a divine utterance is given to us using four royal titles - Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. We will reflect on each title and how the people understood it then, how Jesus did or did not fulfill the title, and how Christians interpret Jesus as representative of that title. We will meet in the Open Doors room, Room 201 upstairs Ed Building, Thursday, December 4, 11, and 18 at 10:00 am.
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Join the women of Parkway Hills for an ornament swap. Bring a sweet or salty snack to share and a wrapped ornament to swap on Wednesday, December 10 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Evans home located at 2024 Silver Lane, Madison. Text or email Marley Evans to let her know you are coming.
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| Children are excited about PHUMC plans for Christmas! Join them in celebrating this special time of year. Ask Jennifer how you can be a part.
We continue to practice at the start of Sunday School for our program. Please have kids in the Garden Room by 9:30 am.
Sunday, December 7: Parents and kids meet in the worship center at 9:30 am to practice for the service. Then, join us back at church that evening at 5:10 for our Christmas party. Parents must stay.
Sunday, December 21: Happy Birthday Jesus Party in the Garden Room during Sunday School.
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 Christmas Party Sunday, December 7 at the Pruett home; 803 Farwell Boulevard. Dropoff at 5:00 pm then we will shuttle your Bridge kids to Parkway Hills at 6:40 for pickup to meet parents who have littles at the Kids Christmas party in the Garden Room. Bridge kids bring a wrapped pair of crazy socks for a dirty santa swap!
Saturday, December 13: Tentative Community Service at MS Food Network. We will confirm soon.
Sunday, January 25: Sunday Night Bridge 5:30 to 7:30. Meet in the Bridge room at 5:30 for food, faith development, and fun. Great night to bring a friend.
Sunday, February 22: Save this date! Bridge Senior Saint Lunch immediately following worship.
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| Sunday, November 23: Thanksgiving Dinner at Church at 5:30
Sunday, November 30: Engage Out (Join us for dinner out. Place TBA.)
Sunday, December 7: Christmas Luau, 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Henry Home. The pool will be heated so bring your suit and come ready to play some games. We will have pizza but bring a sweet or salty party snack to share.
Sunday, December 14: Pancake Study Night in the youth room; 5:30 to 7:30.
*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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Youth Fundraiser Supper was a great success on Wednesday night.
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Thanks to all who helped cook and serve at the Youth Fundraiser Wednesday evening, as well as those who supported by buying tickets.
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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
Sunday:
Sunday Morning Small Groups at 9:30 am;
Worship at 10:45 am
Choir practice 4:00 pm
Churchwide Thanksgiving Meal at 5:30 pm
Monday:
Quilters meet noon to 3:00 pm in the Garden Room
Wednesday, Nov. 26:
Handbell Practice at 10:00 am
Thanksgiving office hours: Wednesday, close at noon; closed Thanksgiving Day
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| RECORD OF OUR
FAITHFULNESS
October Year-to-Date
Income: $521,403.70
Expenses: $554,557.91*
*Includes $50,000 unbudgeted expense paid using Parkway Hills’ reserves for tree removal and cleanup.
November Communion supports MadCAAP Thanksgiving Food Boxes and Food Pantry. Thank you for your generous giving! We collected 112 cans of icing and $1,831.00 providing MadCAAP with the means to give around 1,000 cans of icing for their Thanksgiving boxes as well as stocking their food pantry. Well done!! Communion funds collected after November 16 will go directly to supporting the food pantry at MadCAAP.
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