Volume 161, Number 44 March 8, 2015 Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church THETOWER NEWSLETTER Worship Services Sermon Series Give It Up! “Give Up Superiority” John 4:5-42 Friday, March 6, 6 pm Rev. Belinda Price Sunday, March 8 9 am and 11 am - Sanctuary Rev. Bri Skarda (Broadcast Sunday on KATV Channel 7 at 10:30 am) Sunday, March 8 9 am and 11 am New Heights Rev. Belinda Price President of Hendrix College to Visit Pulaski Heights UMC on March 8 President William M. Tsutsui will visit PHUMC this Sunday. A meet-and-greet barbecue luncheon will be in the Great Hall at noon on March 8, following the 11 a.m. worship services. All are invited including Hendrix College alumni, parents, and friends! If you would like to aend, please RSVP to 877-208-8777 or email [email protected] by Tuesday, March 3. Set your clocks ahead one hour Saturday night. WITH DEEP APPRECIATION In this holy season of Lent, as bishops and the cabinets across The United Methodist Church are busy making pastoral appointments in order to provide leadership for thousands of congregaons in the coming conference year, I feel blessed to serve Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church as your senior pastor. I cannot imagine a beer place to live out Christ’s call to love God, love neighbor, and change the world. I believe I can speak for our other pastors, as well as our enre staff, when I say Pulaski Heights is truly the body of Christ for our community and the world, and we are honored to play a small part in it. As we connue through this sacred season, I encourage you to be faithful to the vows you made to Christ when you joined PHUMC so that our witness might connue to flourish and grow: 1. Prayers. Pray daily that our faith community will connue to transform lives and communies for Jesus Christ. This is our most important ministry as disciples of Christ. 2. Presence. Our average weekly worship aendance soared to a record high of almost 1100 this past year. Your presence completes the body of Christ and bonds us together in a powerful and tangible way. 3. Giſts. Be generous with your financial giſts. Jesus talked more about “money” than “prayer”. Consider giving a the (10 percent) of your income to the budget during Lent. Who knows? It may become habit- forming! 4. Service. Find a place of service in the church – teach, sing, serve as a Stephen Minister, greeter, join a Mission team – live out your faith! 5. Witness. Wherever you go, you are a visible witness for Jesus Christ. Be the best “you” you can possibly be, and do it in the name of the One who loves you with a never-ending love. Once again, thank you. I’m already looking forward to a new year of ministry and service in this wonderful place! Bri Skarda Senior Pastor
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Volume 161, Number 44 March 8, 2015
Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church
THETOWER NEWSLETTER
Worship Services Sermon Series
Give It Up!“Give Up Superiority”
John 4:5-42
Friday, March 6, 6 pmRev. Belinda Price
Sunday, March 8 9 am and 11 am - Sanctuary
Rev. Britt Skarda(Broadcast Sunday on KATV Channel 7 at 10:30 am)
Sunday, March 89 am and 11 am
New HeightsRev. Belinda Price
President of Hendrix College to Visit Pulaski Heights UMC on March 8President William M. Tsutsui will visit PHUMC this Sunday. A meet-and-greet barbecue luncheon will be in the Great Hall at noon on March 8, following the 11 a.m. worship services. All are invited including Hendrix College alumni, parents, and friends! If you would like to attend, please RSVP to 877-208-8777 or email [email protected] by Tuesday, March 3.
Set your clocks ahead one hour Saturday night.
WITH DEEP APPRECIATIONIn this holy season of Lent, as bishops and the cabinets across The United Methodist Church are busy making pastoral appointments in order to provide leadership for thousands of congregations in the coming conference year, I feel blessed to serve Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church as your senior pastor. I cannot imagine a
better place to live out Christ’s call to love God, love neighbor, and change the world. I believe I can speak for our other pastors, as well as our entire staff, when I say Pulaski Heights is truly the body of Christ for our community and the world, and we are honored to play a small part in it.
As we continue through this sacred season, I encourage you to be faithful to the vows you made to Christ when you joined PHUMC so that our witness might continue to flourish and grow:
1. Prayers. Pray daily that our faith community will continue to transform lives and communities for Jesus Christ. This is our most important ministry as disciples of Christ.
2. Presence. Our average weekly worship attendance soared to a record high of almost 1100 this past year. Your presence completes the body of Christ and bonds us together in a powerful and tangible way.
3. Gifts. Be generous with your financial gifts. Jesus talked more about “money” than “prayer”. Consider giving a tithe (10 percent) of your income to the budget during Lent. Who knows? It may become habit-forming!
4. Service. Find a place of service in the church – teach, sing, serve as a Stephen Minister, greeter, join a Mission team – live out your faith!
5. Witness. Wherever you go, you are a visible witness for Jesus Christ. Be the best “you” you can possibly be, and do it in the name of the One who loves you with a never-ending love.
Once again, thank you. I’m already looking forward to a new year of ministry and service in this wonderful place!
Britt SkardaSenior Pastor
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PHUMC ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT
Saturday, April 4 Allsopp Park Pavillion
Pre-Hunt Activities 10:30 amHunt begins at 11:00 am
For children 2nd grade and under Mission: bring snack foods for
PHUMC Food Pantry
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED!• Pick up Easter egg & scripture kits or pick
up scripture only kits and supply your own eggs. Fill eggs with wrapped candy and a Bible verse slip. Return by Sun., March 29.
• Donate plastic eggs and/or bags of candy. Please bring donations by Sun., Mar. 22.
Egg kit and return locations are as follows:
• Church Welcome Center • Children’s Welcome Center • Wesley Hall Welcome Center
We want to make sure we have plenty of eggs and your help is much appreciated! Thank you in advance for your willingness to help make the Children’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt a success!Rain Plan: Check PHUMC’s Facebook page if there is a question about the weather. Back-up location will be in the Great Hall.
First Friday Sabbath Supper March 6, following Friday night worship. We will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day and the menu includes: soup, a sandwich, veggie tray, and dessert. For an accurate head count, please sign up by Connect Card in worship or call 664-3600. All are welcome! For more information call Cris Slikker, 626-1783.
United Methodist Women Group Meetings• Circle of Hope UMW will meet
Mon., Mar. 9, 11:45 a.m., in the Parlor. Program by Mary Cantwell on Cuba Mission Trip.
• Ernestine McKinney UMW will meet Mon., Mar. 9, 7 p.m. at the home of
Mary Boyce. Co-Hostess: Nancy McCulley. Devotional by Louise Fox and program by Rev. Belinda Price.For more information contact Elise Argue (224-8181).
• Mary & Martha UMW will meet Mon., Mar. 16, 1 p.m., Rm. C135.
Hostesses are Betty Deaton and Norma Knutson. Program by Rev. Jay Clark on the Holy Land trip.
Dinner with FriendsMonday, Mar. 16, 6 pm at Izzy’s.
FRIDAYPHUMC Book Club (C235)7:00 - 8:00 am (“When Religion Becomes Lethal”)PHkids Open Gym (Great Hall) 3:00 - 8:00 pmParents’ Night Out (Children’s Building)6:00 - 9:00 pm (4th Fri.)
SATURDAYYouth Basketball League (Great Hall)8:00 am - 10:00 pmThe Chapel is available Mon. - Fri., 8:30 am - 4:30 pm for personal prayer time.
Food Pantry Item of the Month: Soup. Bring donations to church to help our neighbors in need. Place items in the Food Pantry collection boxes outside Wesley Hall and the Parlor.
P.E.E.P.S. Program(Pulaski Heights UMC Evening Excursion for Parents
of children with Special Needs)Saturday, February 21
Join phyouth and view this faith-based movie about the true life story of aspiring basketball player Eric “Hoovey” Elliot and his brave battle to come back after a debilitating brain tumor. Make reservations at phumc.com “sign up.” Proceeds will benefit Youth Missions. For more information call 978-0540.
Sunday, March 156:00 pm, Wesley HallCost: $10 per person
Interested in Social Justice? You are welcome to attend the Methodist Federation for Social
Justice (MFSA) meeting on Mar. 7, 10 a.m. at Quapaw Quarter UMC,
16th and Louisiana, Little Rock. Bill Waddell, Little Rock attorney
and counsel to the Council of Bishops, will be the speaker. He will present an update on same-gender issues, and will preview
legislation that is being discussed for General Conference 2016.
If you have questions regarding this meeting, you can contact
Brenda Mize (221-1613).
PALM/PASSION SUNDAYMarch 29|9:00 & 11:00 am| Sanctuary Commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem.MAUNDY THURSDAYApril 2|6:00 pm| Sanctuary A special Communion service in memory of Jesus’ Last Supper with His disciples. Childcare available.
GOOD FRIDAYApril 3|12 noon & 6 pm| Sanctuary “Stations of the Cross” - A service which depicts the final hours of Jesus’ life. Childcare available.
EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP - April 527th Annual Community Easter Sunrise Service|7:00 am, First Security Amphitheatre|8:00, 9:45, & 11:00 am,Sanctuary & New Heights 9:45am, Sunday SchoolServices will be broadcast on KATV Channel 7 at 7:00 and 10:30 am|Extended trolley hours on Easter Sunday. (7:00 am - 1:00 pm)
PHUMC LEntEn & EAStER SERvICES
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Sunday School - Get Connected! 10:10 amAll Things Considered/Koinonia, M316 Give Up Something Bad for Lent by Rev. James MooreArgue/Christian Fellowship/Dietz Dialogue, C135 Give Up Something Bad for Lent by Rev. James MooreBeatitudes/Newton Good News, M101 Give Up Something Bad for Lent by Rev. James MooreBible Study, C239 (all ages) Tim FoxDisciple Bible Study Class, D277 (all ages) “The Called People: Covenant,” Mary Lewis DassingerFathomers/Deeper Connections, C235 Give Up Something Bad for Lent by Rev. James MooreFoundations/ Tower/Wesley, C236 Give Up Something Bad for Lent by Rev. James MooreJourney/Young Adults, D366 Give Up Something Bad for Lent by Rev. James MooreReceiving Grace/Roundtable, M312 Give Up Something Bad for Lent by Rev. James MooreAgape Class, D385 Youth with Special Needs, Carol Blann11-12 Grades, D379 Youth Bible Study, John Jones and Charlie Coleman9-10 Grades, D375 Youth Bible Study, Jim Faulkner and Tim Taylor7-8 Grades, D377 Youth Bible StudyConfirmation, 6th Grade, D368 Rev. Jay ClarkEarly Christian Awareness (ECA) Infants/Toddlers, Norma Story Bldg.March Lessons: Insects - Lady Bug, Butterfly, Honey BeePreschool Lions (age 2-3), Tigers (age 3-4), Bears (age 4-5) K-5th Grade, Rotation Sunday School, Story Bldg. Meet in Rm. S350, then classes.Malone Phone Class: Sundays at 3 pm by phone at homeShepherd’s Cove: Daryl Coker
M=Main BuildingC=Christian Life Center (Argue Great Hall/gym/Fellowship Central)D=Disciple Center (Wesley Hall, Youth)S=Norma Story Children’s Building
Fellowship Central Sundays from 8 - 11 am
Welcome Center & New Heights LobbyCoffee, Refreshments, Wi-Fi and more!!
PRAYER REQUESTS DEATHS: Our Christian sympathy is extended to Phil Price and Mary Ruth Price-Brown and their families in the death of their brother, Clay Price; and to family and friends of Vincent Leeder in his recent death.RECENT HOSPITALIZATIONS: (Feb. 19 - 26)Rachel Alt, Laura Beth and Welles Bynum, Don Dugan, William Gillum, Eleanor Kilbourne, Barrett Norton, Marylee Robinson, Booker Rogers, Fay Jean Royce, Cathy Sanders, James Vandiver.WE REJOICE IN THE BIRTH OF Carson Jane Bracy, child of Ginni and John Michael Bracy; grandchild of Kathie and Fred Osborne and Sherry and Mike Bracy; and great grandchild of Kearney Dietz.
MARRIAGE: Our congratulations to Richa Thapa and Scott Morey on their recent marriage.
Watch us on YouTube!!youtube.com/pulaskiheightsumc
Date Location SpeakerMarch 6 Pulaski Heights United Methodist Tom MarksMarch 13 Our Lady of the Holy Souls Ruskin FallsMarch 20 Pulaski Heights Presbyterian Britt SkardaMarch 27 Pulaski Heights Christian Jay Clark
All services are 30 minutes at participating churches on Fridays at 12 noon, followed by a light lunch. Make plans to join us as we unite during the Lenten season!
HILLCREST LENTEN SERVICES 2015Theme: “The Pilgrim Road”
Cancer Friends Support GroupWed., Mar. 11, 5 pm, Rm. C236
Meet for a complimentary supper,fellowship, and signing cards of encouragement. Please email
