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April 30, 2025

We give thanks for a church that so graciously supports the youth in our midst. What a great turnout for our Youth Fundraiser Cookout. After taking out expenses, we raised $1,101. These funds will aid with expenses for our summer mission trip with Appalachian Service Project as well as various youth programming throughout the year. Thank you so much for being so generous and for all the ways you support the youth at Parkway Hills. We do best the things we do together.

Baccalaureate Sunday--May 4th

Swing by the youth suite during Sunday School, between 9:30 and 10:30 am May 4 to grab some food and wish our graduates well, then join us for worship at 10:45 as we recognize our seniors!

The work to remove the dead trees at Parkway Hills has begun. Please be cautious as you enter and leave the campus and know that we may have some traffic flow issues at various stages of the work. While it is sad to lose so many of our trees, we give thanks that your giving has enabled us to handle campus needs such as this. Be dreaming of how we may beautify and revitalize our beautiful outdoor space when the work is done.

East Flora Elementary Service Opportunities

Parkway Hills donated 30 bags of soil to East Flora Elementary School's garden. Thank you for your gifts to make this possible! East Flora will host a volunteer day at the school on this Saturday May 3rd from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. If you would like to volunteer to help with the garden, click the link to sign up.

Join us in celebrating our teachers at East Flora Elementary School! We will host an appreciation lunch at East Flora Elementary School on Thursday, May 8. We also celebrate Dr. Marsha Peoples, principal of East Flora, for being named the 2025 Mississippi Administrator of the Year. If you would like to help with this day of appreciation, meet at PHUMC at 10:00 a.m., and we will carpool to East Flora Elementary. Our teachers have worked so hard to help the students grow throughout the year. Let's give thanks for their dedication to the kids at East Flora Elementary.
For more information or to volunteer with the lunch contact Haven Boyd.

Mission and Ministry Evening Apart

We hope to see you Wednesday, May 7 at 6:00 pm in the Garden Room for our evening apart. We will build upon the discussion from our January Day Apart and continue to dream and vision for Parkway Hills. A light dinner will be provided and a nursery upon request.

Mark your calendar, invite a church friend to join you, and come plan and fellowship with your church family for this important and meaningful time within the life of our church.

We give thanks for all the ways Geoff Davidson has enhanced the mission and ministry of Parkway Hills and especially for all the ways he has shared life and faith with our youth. We hold him in prayer as he begins his next ministry journey. Youth families, volunteers and church friends who may wish to join, you are invited to come celebrate Geoff, Saturday, May 10 from 4:00-6:00 pm at the home of Branden and Renee Henry. Please RSVP to Dawn by Wednesday, May 7. Bring your swimsuit and towel if you want to jump in the pool!
Can't make the Henry party? Stop by the youth room Sunday, May 11 during Sunday School for Geoff's last Sunday with Parkway Hills. Grab a doughnut, share your gratitude for his work and gifts at this place, and wish him well in his next steps.

On Our Way to Another Eagle Scout
Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the Scouting America program. It is achieved by demonstrating leadership, service, and outdoor skills. Currently Parkway Hills can claim 90 Eagle Scouts from chartered Troop 164 and 4 from Troop 19.

Parkway Hills member James Pickle is currently working on his Eagle project. His plan is to build and provide picnic tables for our beautiful campus. James reached out and requested that we share his project with the church. If anyone would like to aid James with some of the cost of this project, you can reach out to his parents, Clayton or Laura Pickle. And make sure you ask James about his project next time you see him at church.

Volunteer for our Waves of Wonder VBS this summer! Click the link to sign up to volunteer. Our adult in person volunteer meeting will be Sunday, June 1st following the worship service. A lite lunch will be provided. Youth will have their own training that evening. A background check will be required for all volunteers in children and youth ministries.

Youth VBS night to signup to volunteer and to get ready for all the ways you can help with "Waves of Wonder" is Sunday, June 1st 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Come play VBS games, dive into the stories and hear all the ways you can volunteer with VBS.

Looking for a way to assist with VBS? Help us with materials and supplies found on our Amazon wishlist. Click the link to select items to donate. Contact Haven for other ways to assist with VBS and join the fun on VBS decor days.

Join us 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. To sign up to teach an individual class one Sunday, *click here or contact Haven to be added to a rotation.

Join us for VBS at Parkway Hills June 15-18. Children entering K5 - rising 6th grade are welcome to come and explore the Waves of Wonder at PHUMC.

We always need volunteers to aid with our kids ministry. For more information about any of our kids ministry events contact Pastor Haven.

*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

Baccalaureate Sunday, May 4: We'll celebrate our graduates with brunch in the Youth Suite at 9:30am followed by worship at 10:45. We'll take the night off from Engage afterward.

Youth families, thank you! Our cookout fundraiser was a great day for our church and our ministry.

Summer Mission Trip: June 28-July 6. We are partnering with Appalachian Service Project! So far, we have 16 youth participating. Cost: $375 with a $100 discount for each additional sibling. $100 nonrefundable deposit was due March 23 with the next $100 due this past Sunday. Final payments due May 11. For more info, contact Pastor Dawn.

To stay connected to all youth events, get the Remind app and text @phumcy to 81010.
--Geoff

What a beautiful April Sunday for Worship on the Lawn!

Children's Moments are extra special at Worship on the Lawn.

After Worship on the Lawn, PHUMC Kids planted zinnia seeds under the guidance of Chere Peel (Lady with the Purple Hair). We all will enjoy watching the zinnias bloom.

Meeting 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 at 9:00 am

Saturday:

East Flora Elementary School garden volunteer day 9:30 am

Ladies Zoom at 10:00 am
Meeting ID: 848 7196 9988 (note new meeting ID number)
Password: PHUMCLADY
Women of ALL ages are always welcome!

Sunday:

Small Groups at 9:30 am

Baccalaureate Worship at 10:45 am

Choir Practice 5:30

Monday:

Quilters noon to 3:00 in Garden Room

Tuesday:

Sit and Be Fit 2:00 pm in the Garden Room

Care Team at 6:00 pm, Room 108 off the Garden Room

Wednesday, May 7

Grace Place leave from PHUMC to serve 7:00 am; Leave from PHUMC to work in Clothes Closet at 9:00 am

Mission and Ministry Night 6:00 pm in Garden Room

RECORD OF OUR
FAITHFULNESS

March Year-to-Date

Income: $159,811.32
Expenses: $152,810.95

April Communion offering, $1,529.00 to date, supports disaster response in Mississippi aiding in recovery work after the March 2025 storms.

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