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Worship Services Friday, June 30, 6:00 pm - Sanctuary l Rev. Belinda Price l Parenting 101 - Hosea 11:1-11Sunday, July 2, 9:00 & 11:00 am - Sanctuary l Rev. Belinda Price l Parenting 101 - Hosea 11:1-11(9:00 am service is Broadcast Sunday on KATV Channel 7 at 10:30 am)Sunday, July 2, 9:00 & 11:00 am - New Heights l Rev. Jay Clark l Front Doormat or Back Doormat? - Matthew 10:40-42Sunday, July 2, 9:30 am - St. Luke Campus l Rev. Jeremy Pressgrove l Welcome - Matthew 10:40-42

Volume 163, Number 9 Love God, Love Neighbor, Change the World July 2, 2017

The church will be closed Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. All regularly scheduled events are cancelled with the exception of CLC and Adventures in the Arts on July 3.

Choosing the Best in Life.Dave Ramsey makes an interesting comparison between our financial goals in life and a buffet line at a restaurant. Dave, like myself, really enjoys food and he acknowledges when going through a buffet line, it would be easy to fill your plate up with so many good things that you do not have room for your favorites. I can remember as a kid my family would sometimes go to a restaurant called Piccadilly. It was a huge cafeteria style lunch line with what seemed to my 8-year-old eyes to be thousands of selections. I would see something I liked and say that I wanted it, and so it went. But it seemed like my absolute favorite would always be at the end, and I wouldn’t have any room on my plate.

It is easy to spend all our money on some good, nice, pleasant, and even useful things. The only problems is, we don’t have any money left for the best things. It is not that there is anything wrong with the things we have. I remember as a kid, I liked macaroni and cheese, and peas, but I loved fried okra. I think it is the same in our lives; I like cars, golf clubs, and many other good things, but I love God and my family. I think it is also easy to spend our time, energy, and passion on good things and not have anything left for the best things.

Dave offers this solution to the problem on my 8-year-old eyes grabbing the first good thing I see and missing my

favorite. He says that he comes in and surveys the entire line, walks up and down it a couple of times so he can see everything they have to offer and then makes his selection. We can not walk up and down the line of our life and see what the future will bring for choices, but we have more control than we give ourselves credit for sometimes. I would encourage you to sit down with a pen and paper and identify what you think are the best things in your life and the things that are most important to you. Be sure to dedicate money, time, energy and passion for them first, and then use what is left for good things.

Grace and Peace,

Rev. Jeremy PressgrovePHUMC - St. Luke Campus Pastor

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UPCOMING EVENTSEVENTS

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE. April 2018The journey will begin in Bethlehem and end in Jerusalem with an optional extension to hike Jesus’ Trail from Nazareth to the Sea of Galilee. For more information contact Rev. Jay Clark, jclark@phumc.com

PHKIDSKAMP KANAKUK. July 31 - August 4Sign up today at kanakuk.com

PHYOUTHBACK TO SCHOOL PRAYER SERVICE.Sunday, August 13PARENT WORKSHOP AT PHUMC.Friday, August 18, 7 – 9 pmSaturday, August 19, 9:00 am – 1:30 pmBACK TO SCHOOL BASH AT BIG ROCK FUN PARK. Sunday, August 20, 5:00 – 7:30 pmCONFIRMATION CLASS BEGINS. August 20All rising 6th graders are encouraged to sign up! To receive a form, contact Cathy Englade at cenglade@phumc.com or 978-0540.

SPIRITUAL FORMATIONPOP-UP SUNDAY SCHOOL.July 16 & 23, 10:10-10:50 amYou are invited to join the class for a discussion on the book Seeking Refuge: On the Shores of the Global Refugee Crisis by Stephan Bauman. Drop-ins welcome! Contact: Rod Lorenzen at lorenzenco@yahoo.com

YOUNG WOMEN’S BOOK GROUP. Wednesdays, July 12 & 195:30 – 7:00 pm, C135Come join us as we read and discover together the book, You Are Free: Be Who You Already Are, by Rebekah Lyons. Books available at Cokesbury.com or Amazon.

WORSHIP & ARTSREGISTRATION FOR ADVENTURES IN THE ARTS MUSIC & ARTS CAMPS. Camp I - July 24-28; Camp II - August 7-11Space is available for both camps. Cost: $190.To register go to adventuresinthearts.org or call 978-0522.

Vacation Bible School 2017Sunday, July 16

Hero Central Kick-Off Party 4:00 – 5:30 pm

Monday - Thursday, July 17-20 9:00 am – 11:45 am

Ages: 3 yr. old (potty trained)by 8/1/17 through rising 6th graders

Registration Cost: $5 (payment is a donation to Ozark Mission Project)

Early care available beginning at 7:45 am @ $5 a day per child

Register at phumc.com/vbs2017 or at the Welcome Center.

For more information call 978-0540.

Join us Sunday, August 27, from Noon to 2 pm in the Parlor for lunch, fellowship and learning more about PHUMC! Sign up by emailing phumc@phumc.com or by calling 664-3600. Childcare is available.

Want to learn more about how to strengthen your area of ministry? Empower more mission and service at our church? Get fresh ideas and greater focus?Register at li.cor.org through July 13 for a Super Early Bird rate of $219 ($297 after). We will travel to Kansas City on Tuesday, September 26 and depart at noon on Friday, September 29. Questions? Contact Rev. Snyder at bsnyder@phumc.com or 517-1661.

United Methodist Women Group Meeting

Ernestine McKinney - Monday, July 10, at the home of Elise Argue, 13409 St. Charles, LR. This will be our annual Salad Supper with a devotional by Pam Hunter.

Annual Conference 2017Hot Springs, AR

June 18-21

Serving at PHUMCEach of you should use whatever gifts you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 1 Peter 4:10 NIV

We would love to help you find your place of service at PHUMC! Hospitality training will be held in August for the following areas:• Greeters• Ushers• Connect Point Information Liaison• Parking Lot Ministry Team•“First Friend” New Member Ministry

Sign up by Connect Card during worship or contact Stacey Hightower at shightower@phumc.com or 664-3600 ext. 257 if you are willing to serve.

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Altar FlowersDonating altar flowers is a way to honor a loved one, glorify God, and beautify the altar. If you would like to donate flowers, please contact Mary Smith at 978-0521 or msmith@phumc.com. The donation is $150 per Sunday. Names of loved ones will be printed in the Sunday bulletin. Dates available through December: July 2, 23, 30; September 10, 17; October 8; November 5, 19, 26; December 3, 17, 31

MISSION OPPORTUNTIESPHUMC GUATEMALA MEDICAL MiSSiON JULY 30 - AUGUSt 4, 2017Thank you for all of the generous donations received. We are in need of travel size toothpaste for the dental education kits which will be distributed in Guatemala. Please place donations in the collection boxes around the church.

PHUMC FOOD PANTRY Item of the Month: CrackersBring donations to church to help our neighbors in need. Place items in the collection boxes outside Wesley Hall and the Parlor.

JON STEMKOSKI’S CELEBRANTSINGERS AND ORCHESTRA AT

OUR LADY OF THE HOLY SOULSCATHOLIC CHURCH

SUNDAY, JULY 2, 7 PM1003 N. TYLER ST.

The group is internationally known and consists of Christians of many denominations. They will present a service of contemporary music. The concert is free, but you may give a free will offering.

GAITHER VOCAL BAND ALUMNI DAVID PHELPS AT

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCHFRIDAY, JULY 28, 7 PM

(doors open at 6 pm)211 S. MARKET ST, BENTON, AR

Tickets: $25 general admission, available at phelpstickets.com or at the church office. Group rates are available. For more information call 315-2270.

LIFEQUEST OF ARKANSAS SUMMER CLASSES

JULY 5 - JULY 27 AT SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

600 PLEASANT VALLEY DR.Looking for something simulating, creative, or entertaining? Attend LifeQuest of Arkansas classes! Cost: $65 per 8-week term; $35 per 4-week term. Try it out FREE with a one-day guest pass. Visit lifequestofarkansas.org to register and view classes offered or call 225-6073.

SAVE THE DATE!UNITED METHODIST

LAWYER CONFERENCETHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 AT PHUMC, 8:15 - 5:15 PM

Registration begins at 7:45 am. Topics include: Safe Sanctuaries, Trusts & Estates - The Basics for Churches, Ethics, and more!! Contact: Janet Marshall at jmarshall@umfa.org or 664-8632 (for lawyers only)

COMMUNITY NEWS

HonorariaAIA staff by Bev & Buddy VillinesDr. Gladwin Connell by Vera MasseyDr. Seth Easley by Dabney & Tom PeltonGwen & Gene Efird by Argue Class, Freddie & Vic Nixon

Jimmy Faulkner by Cathy & John SlaterDr. Jeff Hampton by Cathy & John SlaterMack McGehee by Kay & Bobby McGeheeMilbourn & Steele families by Bettye Jeffries

MemorialsGary Davis by Paul BashMoffett Davis by Danna DavisLee Milbourn by Nancy & John Anthony, Shirley & Frank Cheek, Annadell & Fred Fowler, Judith McClain, Lavern & Ray Schaap, Karen & Britt Skarda

Dale Mize by Marsha & Jim AllbrittonDonna Robertson by Bev & Buddy VillinesMeagan Schwartz by Nancy & David BartlettSue Smith by retired Lawson teachersCraig Williams, Sr. by Ronald RobertsAllene Windham by Teresa Benson, Tonita & Bill Laird

The following gifts were received for Adventures in the Arts, Helping Hands, Guatemala, Good Sam Fund, St. Luke Learning Center, the Television Ministry, and the glory of God.

PHUMC MEMORIALS& HONORARIUMS

Birthday ClubSam Boyster Debbie GilstrapRosemary Griffith Elaine HicksBishop Kenneth Hicks Dr. George MitchellBraden Shipley David ShipleyJamie Shipley Rhys Shipley

HonorariaJimmy Faulkner by Renay & David DeanClyde Horton by Carol & Robert KenselGeorgia & Bob Sells on their 60th wedding anniversary by Billie & Skip Rutherford

MemorialsCarla Hill Boerman by Renay & David Dean, Martha Faulkner, Robin & Jeff Roach

David Daugherty by Celeste & Don DaughertyGary Davis by Caroline Beauchamp, Tony Owens, Beth & Ted Rice

Mary Jo Horton by Carol & Robert KenselBob Sells by Dot Morey

PHUMC FOUNDATIONThe following gifts were received for the Jimmy Faulkner Basketball Scholarship Endowment, the Sanders Music Endowment and the glory of God.

Dinner with FriendsMonday, July 17, 6 pm at Outback

Steakhouse. Contact Becky at 227-0439, 416-3730, or beckyfitzhugh@att.net

SERVE

SUNDAYBaptism Orientation (Sanctuary) 10:10 - 10:50 am (1st Sun.)PHkids Open Gym *(Great Hall) 12:30 - 2:30 pm

MONDAYPHkids Open Gym *(Great Hall) 11:00 am - 2:00 pmMidday Prayer (Chapel) 11:00 - 12:00 pm

TUESDAYHelping Hands (Wesley Hall) 9:30 am - 2:30 pmPHkids Open Gym *(Great Hall) 5:00 - 8:00 pmYoga (Rm. C236) 5:30 - 7:00 pmMemory Loss Caregivers (C135) 5:30 - 6:30 pm (2nd Tues.) 1:00 - 2:00 pm (3rd Tues.)

WEDNESDAYCancer Friends Support Group (C236) 5 pm (2nd Wed.)Al Anon (C237) 5:30 - 6:30 pm Men’s Basketball Open Gym (Great Hall) 6:00 - 8:00 pmChancel Choir Rehearsal (M110) 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

THURSDAYLabyrinth (Wesley Hall) 8:00 am - 8:00 pmMen’s Al Anon (C237) 7:30 - 8:30 pmMen’s Over 40 Basketball (Great Hall) 6:00 - 7:30 pm Contact Rod Lorenzen (663-3253, lorenzenco@yahoo.com)Primetimers Luncheon (Parlor) 11:30 am - 1:00 pm (4th Thurs.)

FRIDAYPHUMC Book Club (C239) 7:00 - 8:00 am PHkids Open Gym *(Great Hall) 3:00 - 6:00 pmParents’ Night Out (Children’s Building) 6:00 - 9:00 pm (4th Fri.)The Chapel is available Mon. - Fri., 8:00 am - 6:00 pm for personal prayer time.

*PHkids Open Gym is subject to change if other activities are scheduled.

Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church4823 Woodlawn Little Rock, Arkansas 72205

NONPROFITORGANIZATIONU.S. POSTAGE

PAIDPERMIT #738

LITTLE ROCK, AR

Fellowship Stations for Coffee & Refreshments Sundays from 8 - 11 am | Gathering Hall & New Heights Lobby

PRAYER REQUESTS OUR CONGRATULATIONS to Suzann Saltzman and Keith Kannard on their recent marriage.

WE REJOICE IN THE BIRTH OF Ezra Joel Gross, child of Susanne and Chip Gross; of Lydia Katherine Fox, child of Greg and Mary Margaret Fox and granddaughter of Joe and Louise Fox; and of Katherine Louis Groce, child of Amanda and Trey Groce.

Who Cares? We Do!In-Touch Ministry

Report Joys/ConcernsHospitalizations, Surgeries, Deaths,

Births, Prayer Requests, Etc.Call church office: 501.664.3600Text: 501.529.0323Email: phumc@phumc.comConnect Card: Complete in worshipEmergency Pager: 501.688.9533

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Contact informationWebsite: www.phumc.com (501) 664-3600 Fax: (501) 664-4835After Hours Emergency: (501) 688-9533Email: phumc@phumc.comChurch Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Sunday School - 10:10 am, Get Connected! All Things Considered, M314 (all ages) Meet in M308Argue (Named for Dr. James Argue), (reconciling) M318 (ages 45+) Not MeetingBeatitudes, (ages 30-45+) Meeting with the Journey Class in D366Bible Study, C239 (all ages) Not MeetingCoffee talk, M313 (women all ages) Dietz Dialogue, C135 (ages 70+) “12 Ordinary Men”Deeper Connections, D371 (ages 20s-30s)Fathomers, C235 (ages 55+) Foundations, C236 (couples ages 20s-40s) Not MeetingJourney, D366 (ages 20s-40s) Koinonia, M307 (ages 50+) Meet in C135Newton Good News, M101 (ages 50+) “Lydia Patterson Institute,” Pamela MarquezGIFT Class, M308 (all ages)Pairs and Spares, D277 East (young couples/young singles)Roundtable, M312 (ages 50+) “Moses and the Burning Bush,” Lyndal YorkTower, (ages 40+) Not MeetingWesley, (reconciling) M320 All are welcome. Please come share your views. (All youth meet at 10 am in the phyouth Assembly Area)Early Christian Awareness (ECA) Infants/Toddlers, Norma Story Bldg.July Lessons: Jungle Animals - Monkey, Elephant, GiraffePreschool Lions (age 2-3), Tigers (age 3-4), Bears (age 4-5) K-4th Grade, Rotation Sunday School5th Grade, Bible Study

Malone Phone Class: Sundays at 3 pm by phone at homeShepherd’s Cove: Betty Gene Mann

M=Main BuildingC=Christian Life Center (Great Hall)D=Disciple Center (Wesley Hall, Youth)S=Norma Story Children’s Building

WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES

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