Mark your calendars with our December Schedule:
Mark your calendars with our December Schedule:
November 23, 2016
O God,
when I have food,
help me to remember the hungry;
When I have work,
help me to remember the jobless;
When I have a home,
help me to remember those who have no home at all;
When I am without pain,
help me to remember those who suffer,
And remembering, help me to destroy my complacency;
bestir my compassion, and be concerned enough to help;
by word and deed, those who cry out for what we take for granted.
Amen.            -A Thanksgiving Prayer by Samuel F. Pugh
   Welcome (and pray for!) our Newest Member
Join us to welcome Elliot Michael Puskarich, the newborn son of Maren Lee and Michael Puskarich. Elliot is also welcomed by big brothers Joseph, Henry and Gabriel.  Sweet baby Elliot is facing new health challenges daily; you can learn how to pray for him by reading Maren's journal on Caring Bridge.  This is a difficult time in the Puskarich household, so please contact Maren to send prayers, find out when you can supply a meal, run an errand or help out in some way. We do best the things we do together! 
December's calendar is filling fast with wonderful opportunities - be sure to save these dates:
December 4th at the 10:45 service
Our K-3rd graders will sing and our 4th and 5th graders will ring during worship.  What a gift!
December 4th at 3:00 pm
Happy Birthday Jesus Party
This is for all children through 5th grade. Come - in your pajamas! - for games, crafts, the Christmas story, cupcakes and a hot chocolate bar. 
December 4th at 5:00 pm
Special Advent Fair and Activities will take the place of both our regular Youth Group and Church in the Round, everyone is invited to join us!
December 11th at both the 8:30 and 10:45 services
PHUMC's adult choir will present "Celebrate", the Christmas message in song. This is always a powerful service - invite friends!
December 11th at 3:00 pm 
All women are invited to join us in the Bridges classroom for the Women's Ministry Christmas Party and Ornament Exchange.  Bring a wrapped ornament to exchange, and a favorite dish to share. Also bring a copy of the recipe you prepare; we will compile a small cookbook for everyone to take home!  Contact Kari Miller with questions: 601-421-3682.
December 18th at 5:00 pm
Blue Christmas
 A service sensitive to the needs of those whose hearts are heavy at this time of year. Invite anyone you think would receive comfort and hope from this program, and join us to surround them with compassion and support.
December 24th at 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Join us for carols, communion, and of course, candles!  This special time is always one of the highlights of our church year.  Nursery provided.
December 25th at 10:00 am
We will have ONE SERVICE ONLY on Christmas day.  There will be no Sunday School today. (We will also have one service on New Year's Day, January 1st. Our regular worship schedule will resume on January 8th.)
This Sunday is the First Sunday in Advent.  Be sure to take note of the Nativity scene in the Worship Center foyer, and watch as the story unfolds week by week until Christmas Day!  
Sunday Worship Services:
November 27, 2016
Acolyte for 8:30 Service
Kate Kiser
Acolytes for 10:45 Service
Emily Kay Kirk, Lindsey Ward
Greeters for 8:30 Service 
Dred and Judy Porter
Greeters for 10:45 Service
George and Carolyn Sisk
Extended Session
Clayton and Laura Pickle
Ushers
Harry Boswell, Danny Burgess, Joe Dean, George Sisk,
Jerry Smith 
Offering Counters  
John Reed, Bobby Stephenson
We're sending all our college and graduate students a Starbucks e-card to let them know that their church family is thinking of, praying for, and encouraging them to do their best on their final projects and exams.  Please send your student's email address to Angie Williams this week.  
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We are so grateful to all involved with preparing and setting up our Thanksgiving Dinner Sunday evening. The decorations were beautiful, the food was plentiful and delicious, and our time together giving thanks as a church family was precious.
Record of Our Faithfulness
November 20, 2016
Attendance:  8:30 am - 94
SS - 117  10:45 am - 145
Thanksgiving in the Round-147
Year-To-Date:
January - October 2016
Income: $701,291.91
Expenses: $670,806.14
"WE DO BEST THE THINGS WE DO TOGETHER"
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