SIGN UP FOR THE RANEY SERIES

We are so happy to bring back the Raney Series this Fall! Join us at 6PM on Saturday, October 22nd at the Clinton Library! We will hear about “How to be the Church in a Post-Pandemic World” from Dr. John McKellar and Dr. Todd Renner from White’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Southlake, Texas. White’s Chapel is the largest UMC in the United States. Dinner will be served (southern comfort food prepared by 42 Bar and Table) and everything will be free of charge! DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS OCTOBER 7. Sign up by calling the church office at 501-664-3600 or going to phumc.com/raney. Spots are limited, so sign up today!

"God of calm amidst the storms, we pray for those who are displaced by the winds and waters of Hurricane Ian. Give them peace of mind and heart even amid their struggles. Give them a real sense of your Presence through the helping hands of neighbors and friends who will help in concrete ways. And give those who live in areas unaffected by the storms a sense of love to reach out to those who are hurting. In your holy name we pray, Amen."

Currently, the best way we can respond is to give financially to Hurricane Relief through UMCOR. The United Methodist Committee on Relief responds to natural disasters that overwhelm a community’s ability to recover on its own. Through UMCOR, we can work together with other churches in our connection to extend loving care when disaster strikes. Go to umcmission.org/umcor to give to UMCOR for hurricane relief.

Socktoberfest

It’s time for our Annual Socktoberfest. We are looking for BRAND NEW socks for all ages and will be distributed to local homeless shelters and other non-profit agencies. Bring the socks to the Gathering Hall, Wesley Hall Reception Area or the Donation Station. 

For more information, email Rev. Abbey Maynard at [email protected].  

TRUNK OR TREAT

Join us on Sunday, October 30th from 3-5PM on the Upper Parking Deck (parking lot 2) for our 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat! We are looking for Sunday School classes, small groups and individuals to open their “trunks” and distribute candy to children who stop by to trick or treat! There will be games, lots of candy, a hay maze, and tons of fun!

Sign up to host a trunk at phumc.com/trunk-or-treat! Hope to see you there! 

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS @ PULASKI HEIGHTS

Wednesday Nights at Pulaski Heights are back! Join us next week! Meals are available for all from 5:00-5:55PM; under 18 eat free, 18 and above pay $10. Next week's meal will be chicken parmesan, green beans, salad or pizza. Afterwards we have classes, book studies, Bible studies, and small groups if you'd like! Registration is not required for any part of the Wednesday Night experience! Online payment and more information is available at phumc.com/wednesdaynights!

HAPPENING HOUR 

Young Adults, join us for Happening Hour, a time for community for young adults! Our next Happening Hour is Tuesday, October 4th from 6-8PM @ Hill Station! Questions? Contact Rev. McMurray at [email protected]! Hope to see you there!

DIAPER BANK

It's the last week of the Spirit of Arkansas Diaper Drive, so please don't forget to donate your diapers at your local Edward's Foot Giant or bring them to PHUMC! The link below is PHUMC member & Diaper Bank volunteer Allyson Gattin talking about the importance of the PHUMC Diaper Bank and the work we do! Give it a listen.

AFGHAN FAMILY UPDATE

The focus this week has been education and updating paperwork for SNAP and WIC to reflect the addition of the new daughter. We are so fortunate that our PHUMC volunteer team includes members with experience in ESL training, literacy training and tutoring experience for elementary students. This team is working out a schedule for English classes for the parents and tutoring and English training for the children....