We are so thankful to Kate Bowler for joining us last weekend for our Raney Series. Kate gave a wonderful lecture at our clergy luncheon and then answered questions moderated by Dr. Robbins to a packed house in the evening! We are so fortunate that Kate came to Arkansas and shared her wisdom. Thank you to our staff, volunteers, congregation, and especially the Raney Family for making this event happen!

In December, our Clothes Closet and Food Pantry are partnering up. In addition to giving out food, we will be giving out coats to our neighbors. Please bring your used coats of all sizes to the church by Tuesday, December 3rd. We are especially look for children's coats. Please only bring coats in good condition that are clean (no rips, stains, etc). Drop off coats at the Welcome Desk. For questions email Rev. Katye Chambers at kchambers@phumc.com.

We will be live-streaming Dr. John Yarrington’s funeral service on Saturday, November 16th 10:00AM in Wesley Hall.

You can read more about John's wonderful and impactful life by clicking here.

Young adults, join us for a Christmas party potluck and ornament exchange on Tuesday, December 3rd at 6:00pm in Wesley Hall. Bring your favorite food, and we’ll have a tree-mendously good time together! Questions? Contact Brooke Sanchez-Hobbs at bhobbs@phumc.com.

On Sunday, November 24th be sure to bring your appetite and your wallet. The United Women in Faith are having their annual bake sale! They'll have wonderful baked goods of all kinds. New this year, we will be selling beautiful ornaments created by the Afghan Women's Initiative.

Join us for our Cancer Friends Christmas Luncheon on Thursday, December 5th from 11:30AM-1:00PM in Wesley Hall. Our guest will be Alyssa Frisby. She is a registered and licensed dietitian, faculty instructor, and senior brand manager for the Culinary Medicine program at UAMS. She will be performing a cooking demo to show how to accommodate specialized diets for Cancer patients around the holidays. We will eat a meal she creates and also remember those we have lost during the past year. Cost is $10/person. RSVP by calling the church office at 501-664-3600, going to phumc.com/cancer-friends, or by filling out the Reservation book at the Welcome Desk. If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call at 501-664-3600. 

Christmas poinsettias ‘in honor of’ or ‘in memory of’ a loved one are available for $20 each. They will be placed in the Sanctuary during Advent and may be picked up in the Gathering Hall after Christmas. Orders will close on December 15th and will be listed in the December 22nd bulletin as well as the January Tower Newsletter. You can purchase them by going to phumc.com/poinsettia, calling the church office at 501-664-3600, or filling out the Poinsettia Form at the Welcome desk! Contact Theresa Smith at tsmith@phumc.com with any questions.

Men of Pulaski Heights, join us as we launch First Friday Breakfasts starting on Friday, December 6th at 7:00am. We'll eat, fellowship, and hear from a speaker about how their faith or a spiritual practice has had a positive impact on their life. Our December speaker is Dr. John Robbins. RSVP by going to phumc.com/men/.

One of our newest ministries, PHMen, seeks to be a supportive and welcoming community for men in all life stages. The goal is that they can find their own space in the church for fellowship, discipleship, and outreach. Questions or want to learn about other offerings? Contact Trenton Teegarden at tteegarden@phumc.com.

Want an opportunity to bring Christmas cheer to a family? Here’s your chance! PHUMC is sponsoring over 200 Wakefield Elementary children for Christmas. We need sponsors to purchase items on the lists the children and their siblings have prepared! Sponsor packets will be mailed the Friday before Thanksgiving, and gifts are due back to the church on Sunday, December 15th. If you would like to sign up please email Nancy Delacerda at ndelacerda@comcast.net, and let her know how many children you would like to sponsor and what address you would like the packet mailed to. If you have questions please call Nancy at 501-517-4609 or the church at 501-664-3600. You can also give money by going to phumc.com/give and selecting Christmas Families.

Our Food Pantry had a busy month! Last week we gave out over 260 bags of food to almost 600 people. We signed up 50 new families. In addition to our regular staples we gave out ground beef, oil, and flour! With this increased volume, we are asking people to pick up a "Judy Bag" and fill it with the items requested on a card. You can pick up a Judy Bag at the Welcome Desk!

Throughout the month of November we are collecting soap for the Kairos Prison Ministry. This soap will go to ladies at McPherson Women’s Unit. You can drop off soap at the Donation Station or Wesley Hall Welcome Area. Questions? Contact Rev. Katye Chambers at kchambers@phumc.com.