Hi Parkway People! 

There's always a question of what to preach in the run-up to an election. 

The month of October - filled with debates, ads, and well-funded divisions sent out to people who have probably already made-up their minds and probably will not change. There's always the temptation to preach and push peace or civility - which can be palatable ways of ignoring the real differences between followers of Jesus. 

This Sunday, running through the month of October, we'll start a new series called Blame Game. 

I'm happy and excited to announce that Josiah Canto has accepted our offer to become the next Director of Student Ministries at Parkway! Some of y'all were able to meet him and his wife Carren when they were here in person last month and, after meeting with students and the Board, many of you offered glowing reviews and hope that they would soon be a part of Parkway. 

Josiah and Carren will do some preplanned travel, pack, and move to Sugar Land over the coming months, and plan to be here at Parkway around December 1st. Stay tuned for ways we will celebrate and welcome them soon! 

Plug-In at Parkway

At Parkway, plugging into a Grow Group or a Serving Team is an important part of growing as a follower of Jesus. Check out upcoming ways that you and your family can plug-in:

Hospitality Team: Each week we rely on you to make sure anyone and everyone who gathers at Parkway is welcomed by friendly people, coffee, donuts, and more. If you can hold a door open, say hello, pick up donuts on your way here, brew some coffee - please contact Debbie Mullen at dmullen@parkwayumc.org to get on the Hospitality sign-up list. 

Trunk or Treat Sign-Up

Will you decorate the trunk of your car and pass out candy so Parkway can connect with New Territory? Trunk or Treat is one of our big, community - facing events of the year. Pick any theme you want (minus overly scary, gory, etc.), grab some candy, and plan to meet your neighbors at Parkway. 

Click HERE to sign-up.

New Families with Kids Grow Group Meets THIS SUNDAY 

A new Grow Group for families with kids has formed. The group will meet after the 10.30 service once a month to connect and discuss that day's Scripture + sermon. If you are interested in checking out the Families with Kids Grow Group, meet in Connection Point in the Ministry Center this Sunday after second service. 

Families with Kids will also meet once a month in a house to eat, be social, and spiritual conversation. Stay tuned for more details! 

Men's Breakfast + Bible Study 

In October, Men's Breakfast + Bible Study will meet on Tuesday, October 8th and Tuesday, October 22nd at 7am at First Watch in Riverpark (17412 W Grand Pkwy S, Sugar Land). 



Child Advocates of Fort Bend County Sip and Stroll

On October 29th from 5:30 - 7PM come hear the stories of the children served by Child Advocates of Fort Bend County and how you can be involved. RSVP to Shawn Quinn to syquinn@yahoo.com.

One final note...

MidWeek will not be meeting next Wednesday, October 9th due to the long fall break for FBISD. We will resume on Wednesday, October 16th!

See you soon!

Justin