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What a glorious Christmas program!
Watch Sunday's service here. Thank you to all our musicians and writers and technicians, and especially to David White, our director of music.
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Help us provide a welcoming and meaningful worship experience this Christmas season at Parkway Hills. Your presence is part of how we share and celebrate the story of Emmanuel, God with us, with those who will gather in worship with us.
We still need ushers, communion servers, and candle lighters for our 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm Christmas Eve services as well as 6 readers for our December 28 Carols and Lessons. Click below to see which slot works best for you, and sign up to aid us with this special season within the life of our church. Click here to sign up.
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Commit to growing your faith as you journey through Advent and Christmas.
You are invited to take some time during the busyness of this season to rest in the presence of God. The worship center will be open from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, Monday through Friday, through Wednesday, December 24. Prayer guides will be available. We hope you can find a day and time that will work for you.
Then, pick up our "Christmas Is" devotional prepared by Parkway Hills' clergy and members. This devotional will take you through the twelve days of Christmas as we reflect together on this sacred season within the life of our faith. Devotionals are available for pickup in the worship center and the office now.
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Join your church family in preparing our hearts for Christmas this Advent by participating in a 4 week study using Walter Brueggemann's book, Names for the Messiah. In Isaiah 9:6, a divine utterance is given to us using four royal titles - Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. We will reflect on each title and how the people understood it then, how Jesus did or did not fulfill the title, and how Christians interpret Jesus as representative of that title. The last two meetings will be in the Open Doors room, Room 201 upstairs Ed Building, tomorrow, December 18 at 10:00 am and January 8, same time and place.
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Parkway Hills UMC will offer Christmas Eve services at 4:00 and 6:00 pm Wednesday, December 24. We will livestream our 4:00 service and will also have a nursery available for this service only. Then join us back at Parkway Hills Sunday, December 28 at 10:45 am to continue to celebrate Christmas with a service of Carols and Lessons. We will have donuts, coffee, and juice available in the worship center, so you may come a little early and fellowship. Children, Bridge, Youth, and Renew Sunday School will not meet.
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| Sunday, December 21: Happy Birthday Jesus Party in the Garden Room during Sunday School.
No Kids Sunday School Sunday, December 28. Join us at 10:45 for Carols and Lessons, donuts and coffee.
We always need volunteers to aid with our kids' ministry. For more information about any of our kids' ministry events contact Jennifer.
*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.
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No Bridge Sunday School Sunday, December 28. Join us at 10:45 for Carols and Lessons, donuts and coffee.
Sunday, January 25: Sunday Night Bridge 5:30 to 7:30. Meet in the Bridge room at 5:30 for food, faith development, and fun. Great night to bring a friend.
Sunday, February 22: Save this date! Bridge Senior Saint Lunch immediately following worship.
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| Sunday, December 21: Christmas Sunday School party at 9:30 am in the youth suite. Come enjoy breakfast and a special presentation to aid you in entering the Christmas story.
No Youth Sunday School Sunday, December 28. Join us at 10:45 for Carols and Lessons, donuts and coffee.
Engage resumes Sunday, January 4 with an Epiphany party from 5:30 to 7:30. Great night to invite a friend.
Community Serivce Opportunity Saturday, January 10 with the MS Food Network. Let Pastor Dawn know if you plan to attend.
*All volunteers must submit a background check before volunteering with children and youth.
To stay connected to all youth events, get the Remind app and text @phumcy to 81010.
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College folks are home for Christmas and gathered to celebrate together.
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Nothing like laughing with long-time friends at the college Christmas party.
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| This Week
Monday-Friday 11:00 am to 1:00 pm: Advent Prayer Space in the Worship Center
Thursday:
Men's Group at 7:30 am. Join them in the Garden Room
or via Zoom
**Meeting ID: 823 5246 2635
Password: 142295
Advent Study at 10:00 am/Upstairs Ed Building
Sunday:
Sunday Morning Small Groups at 9:30 am;
(Choir practice will resume January 4)
Monday:
Quilters will not have quilting meetings in December.
The office will be closed Dec. 24-25;
will close at noon Dec. 29. and will be closed Dec. 30, 31, and Jan.1.
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| RECORD OF OUR
FAITHFULNESS
November year-to-date
Income: $569,673.58
Expenses: $584,863.28*
*Includes $50,000 unbudgeted expense paid using Parkway Hills’ reserves for tree removal and cleanup.
December Communion offering, $712.00 to date, supports Little Light of Mine, a special offering for Methodist Children's Homes of Mississippi.
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