November 9, 2022

Welcome Grow Serve Celebrate

This Sunday, November 13, is the deadline for our Mac & Cheese drive aiding MadCAAP in filling up Thanksgiving boxes for Madison County residents. We have committed to providing 1400 boxes of Mac & Cheese, using our November Communion Offering to supplement what we bring in. Help us provide a Happy Thanksgiving to our friends in Madison County.

We hope you will join us for our annual church family Thanksgiving meal and fellowship Sunday, November 20 at 5 pm. The church will provide the turkey, dressing, drinks, and rolls. You bring a side and/or dessert to share.

We are excited for our Children's Ministry to lead our Worship Service on Dec. 4. We will practice music, handbells and speaking parts during the month of November, so please have your children in Sunday School starting at 9:30 a.m.

This Christmas, the Women's Ministry is partnering with Prison Fellowship to host an angel tree at our church. This Angel Tree is slightly different from the ones I've participated in in the past, because the incarcerated parent submits their children's names to Prison Fellowship. We, as the host, notify the caregiver that the children have been included in this program and our church will provide a gift to those families who wish to participate (we have a script ready for you to use). You'll then bring a wrapped gift to the church by December 11th. The entire church is invited to a carols and cocoa Christmas party December 11th at 4 where we'll welcome the families here at the church and distribute the gifts at that time.

The angels and their caregiver information will be on the tree next week. We will have a brief 10 minute meeting this Sunday, November 13 immediately following worship to share more information as well as answer any questions you may have. It's a bit different from the usual Angel Tree concept, but it's a way for us as a church to foster connection in our community, to support children and families of incarcerated parents, to welcome more families into our church home and to show love and spread cheer beyond our church doors.
--Megan Mawhorter

The Children and Bridge are looking forward to the Christmas Season and a night of fun on Dec. 2 starting at 5:30 p.m.
Our Pre K - 3rd Graders will meet at the church on Friday, December 2 at 5:30 p.m. to take part in the Reindeer Games. Children will divide into teams and compete for the winning title over a series of Christmas themed games and activities. A parent or guardian must stay for this event. Dinner will be provided.

Our 4th Grade - Bridge Class will meet at the church at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2 and carpool to the Magic of Lights Show in Brandon, MS. Students will also have a fellowship meal, so please bring money for food.

Please let Pastor Haven know if you plan to attend these events. If you have any questions email here.

East Flora Elementary School needs reading tutors to assist with their first grade students. As a volunteer, you will lead a small group of students to work on their reading skills from 12:25 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Volunteer days are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays until the end of the semester in December. Click this link to volunteer for a day.

If you have any questions or would like more information on volunteering with East Flora Elementary, email Pastor Haven.

Do you have a recent PHUMC youth alumni who's gone off to college? Let us show them some support this semester! Click here to sign up your college student for a finals care package for the Fall 2022 semester. Deadline: noon on November 16.

Registration is now open for the 2023 Winter Retreat! This trip to Camp Wesley Pines on Jan 14-16 costs $165, including a minimum $50 deposit due by Dec 21. All youth are eligible to join us, including those who will be officially moving up into our ministry in January!

Adults, start your year with the PHUMC Youth Ministry! We anticipate a big turnout for the Winter Retreat, and we need your help as drivers and chaperones. Follow this link to get signed up or contact Geoff with any questions.

Meeting This Week:

Tonight: Retreat Night
Meal at 5:45; Activities from 6:20 to 7:15

Men's Morning Group meets every Thursday morning at 7:30 am.
Join them this week via Zoom only.
**New Meeting ID: 823 5246 2635
New Password: 142295

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!

Adult Choir Practice this Sunday at 5:30 pm.

Confirmation Classes and ENGAGE this Sunday 5:30-7:30

Prayer Quilt Ministry: meets Mondays from noon until 3:00 in the Garden Room.

RECORD OF OUR FAITHFULNESS

Year to Date, October 2022

Income: $488,783.39

Expenses: $571,913.75

Stewardship Goal: "Debt-Free in '23"

Mortgage Principal Balance as of Nov 5: $13,473.27
(Only 1 remaining payment!)

November Communion Offering to date:

$432.00

A gift has been received in memory of Kay Abney.

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