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When we each play a part and give our own little bit, those little bits add up and we are able to accomplish more than we ever imagined. It is true we do best the things we do together. Over the next few weeks, we will hear about one specific way our giving makes a difference and we will be invited to make our own financial commitment to the mission and ministry at Parkway Hills in 2025.
Sunday, Joe Williams shared the story of how Grace Place became part of the mission and ministry at PHUMC. It all began in 2016 when Juliet Huam saw hungry and hurting individuals in her midst and wanted to help. She learned about Grace Place, a ministry of Galloway UMC in Jackson, and so she visited and brought the story back to her church to invite our participation.
Twice a month, PHUMC volunteers go to Grace Place to aid with providing a meal to those facing food insecurity. They also worship with the folks of Grace Place, visit while they eat, and aid with cleanup.
Susan Branson also shared a little about the financial reality of creating the space that is Grace Place and an upcoming way we can help. The Race for Grace Place, a 5k Run, 1 mile fun run, and Tot Trot for children 4 and under will be Saturday, March 29 at 8 am. It will begin in front of Galloway UMC and Grace Place. See the flyers and informational cards placed around PHUMC to sign up.
As we continue to hear the story of Grace Place, remember it is because of your faithful giving that we were able to add Grace Place into our budget to aid Galloway UMC with the administrative costs of this ministry. This means that every time you give to Parkway Hills you are feeding hungry bellies, clothing individuals, and providing a safe, welcoming, prayerful space for community to the most vulnerable among us. This is just one ministry that your giving makes possible. Think of what more we can do if we each play our part.
In 2025, what part will you play at Parkway Hills? Join in on all the good things already taking place!
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Wednesday night meals and programming resume tonight, January 22. We hope you've made plans to join us for our first Wednesday night retreat of the semester. Our chef extraordinaire Jean is planning soups and a baked potato bar for the menu.
Following our meal, children (5th and under) will be making hygiene kits for Grace Place in the Garden Room. Youth and adults will remain in the worship center and listen to a presentation on all things Grace Place. I bet you will be surprised by what you learn. If you have never joined us for a Wednesday night meal, we encourage you to attend this one to get to know your PHUMC family and hear more about the ministry at Grace Place.
Next Wednesday, January 29, will be Mexican Night. RSVP here for January 29 meal or by tearing off the reservation strip in Sunday's bulletin, or by calling the office. Reservations are due by noon on Monday.
And go ahead and order your book for our Wednesday night book club that will be March 19. Order a book online or buy at a bookstore and get started reading to be ready to discuss the book Life of the Beloved by Henri J.M. Nouwen.
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Did you receive an email from PHUMC Women's Ministry yesterday? It listed several activities taking place in the next few months. If you didn't receive it, you can read it here, and then email Linda to ask her to add you to our women's ministry email list. We don't want you to miss out on anything!
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PHUMC Women's Ministry Secret Galentine's SignUp
It's time for our 4th Annual Secret Galentine Signup! Galentine's Day is officially February 13, so let's spread some sisterly love!
If you are interested in participating, you will be responsible for dropping off a Valentine-themed surprise to a PHUMC Galentine between February 10th and February 13th. There is a price suggestion of approximately $25-$30. The gift should include a gift tag with your name. The questionnaire will allow us to pass along some of your preferences to your secret valentine.
The last day to sign up is February 5th and we will be sending out the secret Galentine names and responses on February 7th. Sign up here.
Please let us know if you have any questions about this event!
Much Love!
Tatia Kiser
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A PHUMC member has expressed interest in a Sit and Be Fit class to be offered at Parkway Hills. This would be a 45 minute class once a week in the Garden Room. Exercises would be done from a sitting and standing (if able) position working on balance, hand-eye coordination, stretching, and muscle movement. Cost would be between $5 and $10 a class depending on how many attend. Options for the class time would be Tuesday or Wednesday at 2:00 pm. Please click here or call the church office to let us know if you are interested and which day would work for you and we will keep you updated as to whether we can offer this at Parkway Hills or not. If you would like to check out this class, it is currently being offered at the Community Center on Old Canton Road in Madison (by the fire department) Monday and Tuesday at 9:15 am.
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| Join us in the new year for Sunday School! The children's ministry will continue hearing the many stories in the Bible as we journey through the Old and New Testaments. All ages begin in the Garden Room at 9:30 a.m. for gathering time and activities. Then the classes break into small groups based on grade levels to explore the Bible stories.
Join us on Sunday, Feb. 23 in the Garden Room for the Children's Ministry Glow Party from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Dinner will be provided, along with many fun games and activities for children in grades 5th and under. Parents must stay for this event. For more information, email Haven.
For more information on Sunday School curriculum and activities contact Haven Boyd.
We always need volunteers to aid with our kids ministry. To sign up to teach an individual class one Sunday, *click here or contact Haven to be added to a rotation.
*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.
—Haven
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| United @ PHUMC, Sunday, January 26, 5:30-7:30pm: Last semester we got to go to the very first United, a recurring fellowship and worship night for local UMC youth groups, hosted at Galloway UMC. This time, it's our turn!
Identity Weekend, February 14-16: Our Spring 2025 spiritual formation weekend is focused on using fun and service to gain a stronger sense of who we are in Christ and to let our older students share our ministry identity with our younger students! Cost: $55, or $45 for additional siblings in the same family thanks to our youth retreat scholarship fund via the Vanco app or online giving.
Adults, you make our ministry possible! We have lots of ways to serve for this exciting new semester. Upcoming needs include: volunteers for United night as well as host homes and volunteers for our retreat weekend. Click to see our ongoing semester needs or contact Geoff for more info.
To stay connected to all youth events, get the Remind app and text @phumcy to 81010.
—Geoff
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| Meeting This Week
Tonight:
Wednesday Retreat meal at 5:45; activities at 6:20 pm
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:
Small Groups at 9:30 am
Worship at 10:45 am
Choir practice at 5:30 pm;
United Youth Night with area UM youth groups 5:30-7:30 pm
Monday:
Quilters at Noon until 3:00 pm in the Garden Room
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In English, the phrase Becas con Bendiciones means “Scholarships with Blessings.”
This month, your Communion gifts will supply scholarships for impoverished Honduran students.Though public school in Honduras is technically "free" to attend, there are uniform requirements, shoes, sports clothing for P.E. classes, matriculation fees, maintenance fees, and basic school supplies which put formal education out of the reach of many children. In January 2006 PHUMC's Wednesday night children's program studied United Methodist missions in Honduras, learning a little Spanish, sampling some Honduran foods, and discovering that kids in Honduras got only four or five years of schooling because their parents couldn't afford to pay for uniforms, school supplies, and fees. So our kids jumped in to help.They began collecting change at home and at church, made announcements to the congregation, decorated collection boxes for Wednesday night supper tables, and quickly raised $300 for "Scholarships with Blessings" to help kids in Honduras stay in school longer. Since that beginning in 2006, Parkway Hills has sponsored dozens of Honduran children. We receive thank-you letters and pictures from our sponsored kids every year which you can view in the foyer of the worship center.They are so grateful for our support!
Last year we provided 18 scholarships! So far in January, the offering is $1,424.00.
Your gift of $120 provides 100% of the school-related needs for a child in this program. Thank you for giving generously.
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RECORD OF OUR
FAITHFULNESS
2024 End of Year Report
Income: $673,681.52
Expenses: $598,200.16
January Communion offering: $1,424.00 to date,
supports Becas con Bendiciones, Scholarships with Blessings for Honduran children.
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