What do you want to look back on in two years?

Wow.

That's all I can say. Our trip to Panama City Beach was am incredible time for growth and fellowship, and I feel confident it will continue to pay dividends in our group for those who went as well as those who didn't. A huge thank you is owed to every volunteer, giver, and family member who made this possible for our students. Thank you as well to our students who leaned in to this trip, giving their all to service, spiritual formation, and their fantastic job of leading us in worship after we got back.

Of course, the trip isn't the only thing going on. We've had some great Wednesday, Sunday, and special events so far this summer and we have more ready to go before summer is over. Students, you don't want to miss out on these chances to be together; adults, we need your help to make it possible. We still have some openings!

Before we get to upcoming events I want to take a chance to look back. On the last full day of the PCB trip, Facebook gave me a "on this day" reminder that exactly two years prior our group was meeting for the first time in 3 months due to the lockdown phase of the pandemic. A small but energetic group had spent the last week gathering canned food donations from their neighborhoods; we gathered these in the PHUMC parking lot and then met in the worship center, socially distanced, for prayer. Think about how we've grown as a group and individually in this time. Think about the service projects completed and the lessons learned. Think about what can happen in the next two years. Wow, indeed. I invite you to lean in now so we can look back and say "wow" even more in the future.

-Geoff

Upcoming

Weekly Schedule
Sunday
9:30am: Sunday School
10:45am: Church-wide worship (this service is recorded/broadcast)

Dates to Know
(Adults, sign up to help here!)

July 17, 5:30-7:30: Sunday Kickback @PHUMC. Light dinner, games, and a student-led devotion for a calmer night in the middle of our students' busy summers.

July 21, noon: Deadline to RSVP for Geyser Falls. Tickets are $40; please RSVP by this date so we can buy tickets to skip the line and make sure we have enough transportation.

June 23: Geyser Falls. Bring money for lunch and any other spending money.

June 27: Summer Engage Wednesday (S.E.W.). Final details TBA.

June 31, 5:30-7:30: "Can't Wait Till Christmas" Back to School Party @PHUMC. Bring a snack to share, dust off that tacky Christmas outfit, and help us pretend it isn't in the triple digits outside!

Our goal is a welcoming space for every student who walks through our doors.

Youth Suite, Phase 3

The Marvel Cinematic Universe might be well into Phase 4, but it's time for Phase 3 in our reinvigoration of the PHUMC Youth Suite. First we redecorated the entrance and assembly areas including adding a new TV and white board assembly thanks to a generous donor. Next we rallied to complete a matching gift to remodel an unused office into our kitchen. Now, our attention turns to the last big change on the schedule: updating the game room.

The most important part of this phase is related to our numeric growth. To accomodate our growth, create more welcoming spaces for student-centered Bible study, and welcome the Bridge students as they transition to youth, we're turning one corner of the game room into a seating area which can play host to Bible study and tabletop games. Do you have some gently used upholstered chairs, couches, or area rugs that need a new home as you do your own redecorating? Contact Geoff to see if there's a spot for them to live on in our Youth Suite! Likewise, if you spot any good sales or great consignment finds, let us know. We're making this change in time for Promotion Sunday on August 9!

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