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Parkway United Church of Christ
E-news
September 7, 2017
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Worship with Us this Week!
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Join us for Traditional Worship at 9:30am and/or Informal Worship at 11:00am
where our scripture passages will be Psalm 149 (selected verses), Matthew 18:15-20 and Romans 13:8-14 with a sermon entitled Day by Day.
These passages are about how to be in relationship with one another-especially when there is tumult, disagreement...the time is now to love one another... an important message for the climate we are living in today in our US and a good primer for our PUCC Vitality Initiative - Consultant Kick-Off next weekend-please sign up to be a part of it!
Help us welcome Ruth Tweeten, guest organist,at 9:30am
Name tags!
We are blessed with a number of visitors this season so please remember to wear your name tag every Sunday. Thank you!
How you can help with Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief
Sept. 3-24 * Gathering Space * Lisa Mason or Julie Stappenbeck
We've been in touch with friends in Houston who have helped identify the most crucial needs to assist with the long recovery efforts following Hurricane Harvey.
- new socks and underwear- all sizes
- plus size clothing
- diapers & wipes
- toiletries
- large trash bags
- disposable plates & silverware
- granola bars/non-perishable snacks
- gift cards (Visa, Walmart, Target, fuel,) or financial donations clearly designated for Hurricane Harvey Relief
If you'd like to help, please leave contributions in the designated bin in the gathering space. Thank you for your generosity!
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Prayer Updates
John Lindner -
recuperating from gallbladder surgery.
Sue Houser -
at home recuperating from a fall.
Jerry DeBandt
- moving from his home to assisted living this week.
Doug Detjen -
shoulder surgery last Wednesday.
Conrad Damsgaard
's daughter Kristine - healing after dbl mastectomy
Kevin Hogarty
's father George - health issues.
Grateful Tran
- half-brother of Evelyn Buretta's foster daughter, for a successful parole hearing on September 6... has been in prison too long - was a minor when arrested and convicted; struggles with schizophrenia.
June Meyer
(2 yr old) - just diagnosed Kawasaki's Disease (Svenson).
Anthony -
huge challenges as he transitions out of prison (COPE).
Prayers for US unity/diversity
- healing, peace, love, understanding
People in harm's way of Hurricane Irma; those affected by Harvey.
Victims of monsoons
in South Asia.
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Volunteer Opportunity
Anyone interested in driving Luke Mani, a theological student at Eden, to/from PUCC on Sundays
please sign up here now...
Luke would like to attend a mix of both 9:30 and 11:00 services throughout the school year, until he graduates from Eden in May.
 YOUTH NIGHT Wednesday, September 13,
Big Balloon Bop!
Oh my, balloons will be the theme and popping will be the dream! Come join us for a night of fun and fellowship. Snacks, games and door prizes are all part of this fun evening. Hope to see you there! Middle School, 6:00-7:00 PM, Senior High, 7:00-8:00 PM.
Tuesday Evening Dialogue 9/12
For our next gathering we will read and discuss the John Wemberly articles (links below).
Pastor Wemberly is an external coach who will be partnering with the congregation this year on a "vitality initiative." In advance of his visit to Parkway Sept 15-17th, Pastor Wemberly provided some articles (some he authored) for our "pre-reading." TED will read and discuss these articles, discussion facilitated by Kevin Hogarty. Contact Karen Boyd for more information: [email protected]
Recycling Center Tour
Learn how they do it and how you can help!
Thursday, September 14 | 9:15am carpool for tour at 10
Details...
 Vitality
Initiative Begins September 15-17
We welcome everyone to participate as the Vitality Initiative begins. On Friday, September 15, Rev. Wimberly will meet with Pastor Kevin, our church staff, and council leadership. On Saturday, September 16, from 8am to 1pm he will conduct a program for our church leadership, the Vitality Initiative planning committee, and other involved church members. (If you would like to attend, you qualify!) And on Sunday, September 17, he will attend both services, and we will have a lunch afterward. During the lunch, he'll give a complete overview of the process and how each of us can participate. We have sign-up sheets in the Gathering Space for the Saturday and Sunday sessions.
We look forward to the involvement of everyone at Parkway as we begin this initiative to strengthen our ministry and mission.
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THE SAINT LOUIS ASSOCIATION
of the Missouri Mid-South Conference
invites you to
A SERVICE OF WORSHIP
Celebrating the
Ordained Ministerial Standing
of
BISHOP WYATT GREENLEE, JR
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
1:00 pm
GLORY TO GLORY CHRISTIAN CHURCH - UCC
1920 South 7 St. Saint Louis
RECEPTION FOLLOWING
PUCCer Naomi Runtz, as a member of the Sharp Shooters Photography Collective, will be exhibiting at the Gretchen Brigham Gallery
at the Union Avenue Christian Church, 733 Union Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108. The exhibit is entitled "Hansel und Gretel: Inspired by the Opera" and is showing in connection with the Opera. The Opening Reception is Sunday, August 20, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Free and open to the public
The exhibit will be on view from August 15 - September 10.
The hours: M-F, 8am - 4pm and Sunday 9am - 12:30pm
Pleasse call (314) 361-8844 to confirm the gallery is open before you visit.
A quick piece highlighting an inspiring young woman who has been through quite a bit in her life...
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Christianity, if false, is of no importance, and if true, is of infinite importance. The only thing it cannot be is moderately important. ~C. S. Lewis
Why did the M&M go to school?
Because she really wanted to be a Smartie!
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