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                                                  August 27, 2025  
Sunday, August 24 architect Mr. Joseph Orr was with us to share beginning plans and answer questions about construction of a porte cochere outside our worship center. Construction of the porte cochere is not projected to begin until the summer of 2026, but initial logistics, planning, and design will begin in the next few months. 
We also began some crucial maintenance on our church windows, replacing areas of rotten wood and seeking to locate where water is entering. We all know that the work of maintaining a building never ends, but thanks to your giving we are able to ensure we continue to offer a safe, welcoming, beautiful space by taking care of the little and big things that come along. Haven't given yet to support all that we do at Parkway Hills? What are you waiting for? Help us continue to be a place for everyone!
As of Monday this week, 33 beds have been delivered in August!
The dream of Beds for Kids Ministry is that every child has his or her own bed. This year the ministry has expanded to include other churches in the Madison area to help with funding, building, and delivering the beds, fully outfitted with new mattresses, pillows, and linens. 
In September the Communion Offering will support the Beds for Kids ministry. As so many beds have been assembled and delivered in August (a joy, indeed!), our funds are running low.
If you would like to help with the Beds for Kids Ministry in any way, contact Cindy Karlson or Bill Flynn. 
The Congregational Care Team came out of one of our Mission and Ministry Days Apart as a way for us to care one for another. We meet monthly (skipping the months of January and July) and spend time praying for members within our church family and sending some notes of love.  Anyone is welcome to attend, and you don't have to attend every month. Come when you can.  

We are seeking the time that best meets the needs of our varied community which is a challenge.  We recently had a request to try following worship. Our September meeting will remain the same (Tuesday, September 2 at 6:00 pm in Room 108 off the Garden Room) but we will move our October meeting to Sunday, October 5 immediately following worship. The care team usually meets for about 20 to 30 minutes.  Hope to see you there! 
Our Wednesday night book club resumes October 1 at 6:20 pm with David P. Gushee's The Moral Teachings of Jesus. I went to a workshop using this book and led by Gushee at the Festival of Homiletics this past May and was impressed by his faith and sincere desire to find a way for our faith to meet the division of our time through the person and work and words of Jesus. I hope you order a book, start reading, and join us when you are able. 

We are doing it a little differently this time. We will have four meetings instead of one. Discussion of Part One will take place Wednesday, October 1, Part Two Wednesday, October 22, Part Three Wednesday, October 29, and we will finish it out Wednesday, November 5 with Parts Four and Five of the book.
--Dawn
Training begins this month for a KAIROS Inside weekend retreat October 9-12, serving the women in Central Mississippi Correctional Center in Pearl. KAIROS Inside is a prison ministry with a mission to develop a Christian community on the inside of a prison. If you are interested in serving in KAIROS, have questions about the ministry, or even can provide home-baked cookies, talk to Connie Starkey, our PHUMC representative for KAIROS.
 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.
Sunday, August 31: Labor Day Weekend, no Engage. Enjoy your break!
Friday, September 5: 5th Quarter at PHUMC. Madison Central and Germantown students are invited to join us after their games for a nacho bar and a continued time of fellowship. This is a great night to invite a friend.  Adults, we need you to be there and to help! Reach out to Kari Miller if you can be a part of this fun night for our youth. 
Sunday, September 7: Engage 5:30-7:30 pm with guest speaker Rev. Pamela Cameron. 
*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.
PHUMC Youth joined youth from other area United Methodist churches at Galloway UMC on Sunday evening for a Youth United gathering.
Sunday night the Choir previewed the Christmas music coming to PHUMC. It's not too late to join the Christmas choir! Rehearsals begin September 7 at 5:30 pm.
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
Sunday: 
Sunday School and Small Groups at 9:30 am; 
Worship at 10:45 am
Lay Leadership and Nominations meeting in the Parlor immediately following Worship 
No choir practice or Youth Engage
Monday:
Office closed for Labor Day; Quilters will not meet
Tuesday:
Congregational Care meeting in Room 108 (off the Garden) at 6:00 pm
Leadership Board Meeting Wednesday, September 10, at 6:20 pm
in the Garden Room

RECORD OF OUR
FAITHFULNESS
Year-to-date through July:
Revenue: $349,324.88
Expenses: $388,491.23*
*Includes $50,000 unbudgeted expense paid using Parkway Hills’ reserves for tree removal and cleanup.

August Communion offering for East Flora Elementary Support: $1,459.50
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