February 8, 2023

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January 8 Parkway Hills’ founding pastor, Rev. Bruce Taylor, joined with us in worship to celebrate being debt free and stepping into a new season within the life of our church. He shared with us the story of Moses and the burning bush reminding us of all the faithful steps it took to get Moses to that moment and all the faithful steps that had to follow to lead the people of God to a new place. He reminded us of all the faithful steps that brought Parkway Hills to this day and challenged us to boldly take our next faithful step as a church family.

Over the past month in worship, we looked at the faithful steps of others in scripture as we spent time discerning our individual next step as disciples of Jesus Christ in this time and place. I give thanks for those who have already spent time in prayer and discernment over how they will live out their discipleship as part of the Parkway Hills family. You have heard some of them share in worship! I invite those of you have not yet turned in your discipleship card, to continue to pray over where God is leading. What is one next step you can take to belong to the body of Christ, become more like Jesus, or bless the world? Can you take one step up in your giving? If you have never given to support your church, can you commit to $50 a week? If you have been a consistent, faithful giver, can you increase your giving by $5, $10, $20 or more?

Two weeks from today we will gather to participate in Ash Wednesday and we begin our steps into Lent. Lent is a season where we are asked to clear out the clutter to make room for Jesus, so what better time to commit to the work of discipleship and lay out your plan for your next faithful step. We invite everyone to turn in their discipleship card by the first Sunday in Lent, Sunday, February 26, and commit to their call as a disciple of Jesus Christ to belong, become, bless. We will continue to have cards in worship and you may also access our card online. As Easter approaches, we will reach back out to see how you are doing in living out your commitment and ask how we might help. Let us all take our next faithful steps together!

-Pastor Dawn

Click Here to Fill Out a Next Faithful Step Discipleship Card

A nursery is provided.

To make a reservation, for next week, Feb. 15 (meat loaf night!), click here.

Tonight, youth will serve our community by assembling Valentine's goodie bags for East Flora teachers. Next week we'll be serving with the Beds for Kids ministry.
-Our Super Bowl party is this Sunday, from 5:30-halftime. Bring a snack to share and canned soup for MadCAAP.
-Our spring read spiritual formation books are now available for $10. This year those wanting to take an extra step are reading N.T. Wright's Surprised by Hope. Click here to purchase a copy.
-Adults, is your next faithful step serving with our youth ministry? We have lots of ways to get plugged in! To volunteer with or provide dinner for Engage, our Sunday night Bible study, click here. For all other youth activities, sign up to help here.
-Want to know all the latest details in the PHUMC Youth Ministry? Read our February newsletter!

Join the Children's Ministry in the Garden at 9:30 this Sunday for a Valentine's Party. We will have plenty of crafts, activities and games for ages 3 - grade 5 as we explore God's love for us and how we share that love with our friends and neighbors. Wear Valentine's themed clothing and come ready to party in God's love! This is a great Sunday to invite a friend.

Parkway Hills is hosting The Happening, a spiritual life retreat for youth. February 17-19, 100 youth and adults will use our space to grow closer in community and grow in their faith. We are partnering with St. Matthews and Madison UMC but we need your help to make this weekend run smoothly and so that no one person is carrying the load. Thank you to all those who have already signed up. I encourage you to keep checking the list to make sure all is covered (or as we need to add items).

To sign up to help as Parkway Hills UMC hosts the The Happening, click here.

For more information about The Happening, upcoming dates of future Happenings, and to see how your youth may be involved, visit their website.

--Pastor Dawn

Our Children's Ministry will be taking a field trip to the Children's Museum in Jackson, MS on Sunday, Feb. 26 following the Worship Service. Tickets are $10 a person for anyone over the age of one. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP with Pastor Haven.
We will have a picnic lunch at Parkway Hills UMC before carpooling to the museum. We ask that you please bring your lunch, and PHUMC will provide drinks and desserts.

PHUMC Jubilation Ringers, our excellent handbell choir directed by David White, recently performed for students at Madison Station Elementary School.

Volunteer with PHUMC at East Flora Elementary for Read Across America Day! We will lead activities and read a special story to their 2 kindergarten classes on Thursday, March 2. If you are interested in volunteering by reading a story, assisting in an arts and crafts activity or donating snacks, please contact Pastor Haven.

2023 Confirmands

Click on photo to watch a video from six years ago that will make you smile. Thanks to Rebecca Olack for sharing.

Meeting This Week:

Re:Treat Wednesday: Tonight: at 5:45

Finance Meeting: Tonight at 6:20 following fellowship meal

Men's Morning Group meets every Thursday morning at 7:30 am.
Join them in the Garden Room or via Zoom.
**New Meeting ID: 823 5246 2635
New Password: 142295

Handbell practice 9:00 am Thursday in Choir Room.

Parkway Hills Women meet via Zoom every Saturday morning at 10 am.
Meeting ID: 848 7196 9988 (note new meeting ID number)
Password: PHUMCLADY
Women of ALL ages are always welcome!

Choir: No practice this Sunday.

Youth: Super Bowl Party, 5:30 Sunday in the Youth Suite. Bring Snacks.

Prayer Quilt Ministry: meets every Monday from noon until 3:00 pm.

RECORD OF OUR FAITHFULNESS

Year to Date, January 2023

Income: $45,451.64

Expenses: $44,938.22

February Communion Offering supports
Backpack Buddies, providing backpacks of food for East Flora kids who might otherwise go hungry on weekends. Received to date: $424.00

A Gift to the Memorial Fund has been received in memory of Kay Abney.

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