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Inspire Love, Embrace Christ, Engage the World

Sunday, July 12

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

Isaiah 2:1-5 (Classic) & Genesis 3:1-21 (Modern)

9:00 AM

  • Classic Worship (Sanctuary) - Dr. John Robbins preaching "No War Anymore"

10:00 AM

  • Classic Worship - Airs on KATV

11:00 AM

  • Modern Worship (Wesley Hall) - Rev. Katie Goss Pearce preaching "In the Beginning"
  • Classic Worship (Sanctuary) - Dr. John Robbins preaching "No War Anymore"

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT PHUMC?

Parking Lot 2 (the Upper Parking Deck) is closed through early August while we reinforce sections of the concrete. This work will strengthen the deck and extend its life for years to come.


To make Sundays easier during the closure, we've secured overflow parking at War Memorial Stadium (the west lot, closest to Fair Park) until August 2, 7:30AM-1:00PM.

Join us this Sunday, July 12th in the Gym from 10:00-11:00am as we pack care bags for those in need in our community! If you don't have a Sunday School class, this is a great opportunity for you to meet other members of our church and make connections! We are also looking for Sunday School classes, groups, or individuals to contribute $250 to help cover the purchase of the supplies needed for care bags.


To provide financial support for this program or learn more, contact Rev. Katye Chambers at kchambers@phumc.com or 501-664-3600.

Calling all young adults! Come hang out at the Argue Great Hall (a.k.a. the church gym) on July 15th at 5:30PM for a Pickleball Party! We're playing "King of the Court" style, so bring your paddle, your competitive spirit, and your best trash talk (the friendly kind, of course).


No paddle? No problem—we'll have extras.


If you have any questions please email Brooke Sanchez-Hobbs at bhobbs.phumc.com.

We know Methodism through its biggest names—John Wesley, circuit riders on horseback, sermons in open fields, a

movement spreading across continents.

But there are many stories about our

denomination that you may not know.


This summer, Rev. Katie Pearce invites you

to discover a few of them. Untold Stories

of Methodism will meet on Wednesday

evenings in Room C236 (the Mirror Room)—July 15, 22, and 29, from 6:00-7:00pm.


Over three weeks, we’ll explore forgotten chapters of our heritage, including the seven sisters of John and Charles Wesley and the story of John Wesley and Thomas Blair. Each evening stands on its own, so come for one week or all three. No background in church history required, just your curiosity and an hour in good company. We hope you’ll join us.


Do you have an incoming 8th-12th grade student who has a heart and a gift for music, audio/visual technology, and/or worship leading? Join us August 3-5th from 10:00AM-2:00PM for our Youth Worship Camp! Students will spend 3 days growing in their discipleship, bonding in community, and receiving hands-on training in music, A/V, and worship leadership. No experience required! The camp is free of charge and will have drop off/pick up at Entrance 7 outside of Wesley Hall. We will be preparing for a special youth-led night of worship on Wednesday, August 5th at 6 PM. 


You can register at phumc.com/worship-camp.

We're thrilled to announce that starting August 8th, we will be offering a monthly Spanish language worship service for our congregation and the broader Central Arkansas community!


We need your help. Whether you speak Spanish fluently, are learning, or simply feel called to support this new ministry, there is a place for you. We’re looking for volunteers to greet and usher. Contact Rev. Katye Chambers at kchambers@phumc.com or 501-978-0536 if interested!

From July 19–28, 2027, a group from PHUMC will travel to Mwanza, Tanzania for a Service and Learning Trip rooted in partnership with Wesley College, a United Methodist school. We will learn about the school's mission and meet with students. And we'll spend time understanding the ways that education in health, business, communications, and theology is helping transform the Church and the nation.


If you’re interested in participating in this exciting opportunity, join us for an informational zoom meeting on August 12th at 6:00PM! Contact Rev. Katye Chambers at kchambers@phumc.com for the link.



Do you, or someone you know, have gifts to share in church leadership? We are currently accepting nominations for several Pulaski Heights UMC committees with terms beginning January 1, 2027. Most committees serve three-year terms and meet regularly throughout the year. Whether you’re passionate about finances, supporting our staff, or helping shape the vision of the church, there’s a place for you. Committees like Finance, Staff-Parish Relations, Trustees, and more are looking for faithful and committed leaders. You can nominate yourself or someone else by visiting phumc.com/nominations.


The deadline to submit a nomination is Sunday, August 23.


If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Rev. Jay Clark at jclark@phumc.com or call the church office at 501-664-3600.

This year for our Raney Series, we are doing something a little different. Instead of a guest preacher or presenter, we are going to have a three-night revival.


Methodism was born as a revival movement. For John and Charles Wesley, revival wasn’t a sales pitch for heaven or a performative act. It was the slow, holy work of igniting the church, through the work of the Holy Spirit, to spread what they called “scriptural holiness” across communities. This same revival movement, over generations, helped end slavery, reform prisons, expand education, and open new roles for women in ministry. Revival, at its best, is transformation: of hearts, of congregations, of the world God so loves.


Three nights to gather, sing, pray, listen, and let God do the quiet, persistent work of making us new.

I want to invite you to be a part of something that will create life-long memories. March 29-April 10, 2027, Jay Clark and I will host a Celtic Christianity trip to Ireland. This will be a wonderful opportunity to deepen your faith and see the beauty of God’s creation across the Atlantic, along with others traveling with us.


I am very excited about this trip because it also affords me the privilege of interacting with members of PHUMC in a more informal way, while enjoying the beautiful scenery and food as we enjoy locations that are unique to Ireland, while, at the same time, learning more about our Christian heritage.


I want to encourage you to contact Rev. Jay Clark at jclark@phumc.com for more information. I hope you will prayerfully consider joining us. I look forward to the joy of traveling on this spiritual journey with you!


- Dr. John Robbins


FAMILY MINISTRIES

Upcoming for phyouth

  • Sunday, July 12
  • Sunday School (5th-12th Grade): 10:10-10:50AM, Youth Area
  • Summer Youth Night (5th-12th Grade): 5:30-7:00PM, Youth Area

Upcoming for phkids

  • Sunday, July 12
  • Sunday School: 10:10-10:50AM, Children's Wing

Sunday School

We offer Sunday School for all ages on Sundays from 10:10-10:50AM.

  • Children (4th grade and under)
  • Infant/Toddler and Preschool childcare is offered throughout the morning.
  • Preschool classes meet on the bottom floor of the Norma Story Building.
  • Kindergarten through 4th grade meet on the top floor of the Norma Story Building.
  • Youth (5th-12th) - Meet in the youth lounge on the 3rd floor above Wesley Hall.
  • Adults - We have many different classes you can attend! Find the class that's right for you at phumc.com/sundayschool.

MISSIONS

Looking for ways to be involved in missions that don't take place during the work or school day? We have new evening opportunities in need of volunteers! You can sign up to help pack Food Pantry bags for cancer patients at UAMS or help serve food at the Ronald McDonald House and Canvas Community. Click the link below to sign up and learn more!


Questions? Contact Rev. Katye Chambers at kchambers@phumc.com.

For the month of July, give a kid a chance for success by donating to help fund school supplies. All donations go towards helping the students of Wakefield Elementary get all the necessary supplies for the upcoming school year. Your donation means one less thing for parents and students to worry about. You can donate by giving online at phumc.com/wakefield or writing Wakefield School Supplies in a check's memo line.

JOYS AND CONCERNS

OUR CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY IS EXTENDED to Hannah, Price, and Adison Magann, in the death of their mother, Allison Almon; to Barbara Moore and family in the death of her son, Michael Moore.


WE PRAY FOR ALL WHO ARE ILL OR RECENTLY HOSPITALIZED: Jenni Goodman, Philip Clark.


WE WELCOME NEW MEMBER: Jane Everist

WE REJOICE IN THE BAPTISM OF Benjamin Steven Tribett, child of Archer and Ashley Tribett and grandchild of Steve and Kim Tribett.

IN THE COMMUNITY

We are grateful for our community partnership with The Arkansas Repertory Theater as they perform "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" from July 8-26, 2026. This partnership includes a 20% discount on tickets when you use the code PHUMC. Call the box office at 501-378-0405 and tell them your discount code to buy your tickets!

On July 19 from 5:00-7:00PM, the Oasis at St. Margaret’s welcomes Icons in Transformation - an exhibit by the internationally acclaimed artist Ludmila Pawlowska. In the opening celebration, you’ll not only get the first glimpse of the exhibit, but you’ll get to meet and hear from the artist herself, along with another special guest - the 2023 Arkansas Governor’s Arts Award winner Perrion Hurd. Click the links below for more details!

Arkansas Conference Mission u will be July 29 - August 1 at Hendrix College. Mission u is an opportunity for individuals to study current issues impacting society based on recent mission study topics. It is open to both members and non-members of United Women in Faith. Participants can engage in classes covering three themes: spiritual growth, social issues, and geographic studies. Additionally, there are specific studies available for children and youth. The event aims to foster understanding of the mission of the church in the current world context, with particular attention to the responsibilities of women in fulfilling the church’s mission work. Worship, singing, interest groups, audiovisual presentations, and fellowship events are also part of the Mission u experience.

Stay in Touch With Us!

Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church

4823 Woodlawn Drive

Little Rock, Arkansas 72205

(501) 664-3600

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