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THE NEWSLETTER Vol 51, No. 47 November 7, 2018
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Pledge Dedication Sunday
Pledge Dedication Sunday is November 11. You have received a mailing from the church including an overview of the work the church has done in the past year and the vision for expanding our mission and ministry for 2019.
You can make your pledge by filling out the pledge card and either mailing it to the church office or bringing it with you this Sunday. You can also make your pledge electronically, either using the Realm Connect app on your smart phone or through the "Give" tab on the Parkway website.
By whatever means you make a financial pledge to the mission and ministry of the church, thank you! Your pledge helps the Session to develop plans to reach out into the community, to sustain the faith of our members, and provide programs of spiritual enrichment.
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Veterans Day Observance in Worship
On November 11,1918 World War I ended. This Sunday is the 100th anniversary of the ending of that war. Starting in 1919, Armistice Day celebrated the end of the war, remembered the heroism of all those who had died in service to the country, and also directed the nation to work for world peace. In 1954 the name was changed to "Veterans Day" to honor all military veterans. From 1971-1977, the day was changed to the fourth Monday of October. In 1978 the observation returned to November 11.
Sunday, military veterans from the various branches of service will be recognized.
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Billie Franklin's husband for over 50 years and a WWII veteran, Dick Franklin, died on November 4th. Memorial Service will be at Parkway on Friday, November 9th at 2:30.
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Miles for Meals Fundraiser
Miles for Meals is a glow-in-the-dark fun run benefiting the Coastal Bend Food Bank. The event, to be held at the Portland Northshore Country Club on November 10, consists of a 5K Run & Walk and 1K Kids Fun Run. Start time is 5 p.m.
Registration fees are $25 for the 5K Run before 10/28, $30 before 11/8, $35 at the packet pickup day on Nov. 9, and $40 on race day. Kids' registration is free prior to 11/8 and $5 thereafter. Every $10 raised will provide food for 70 people.
The Food Bank is seeking volunteers for such things as setting up for the race, tearing down afterwards, handing out water to racers, and holding flashlights to light the path. To volunteer contact Martha Cabrera at the Coastal Bend Food Bank, 887-6291.
To register, go to VFITPRODUCTIONS.COM, Key word: Miles for Meals or contact Martha for a registration form.
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Poyner Evening Circle
The Evening Circle has chosen to schedule the November study meeting early, so as to avoid conflict with Thanksgiving. We will meet on Monday, November 12 at 6:30 pm in the Garden Room.
Our dinner hostesses will be Irene Jones and Charlene Chesshir.
We will cover lesson three from Adam Hamilton's "Half Truths." This lesson is titled, "God Won't Give You More Than You Can Handle." Probably all of us have heard this at some point in our lives. Quoting from Hamilton, "Yet the idea that God won't give us more than we can handle is another one of those Biblical half-truths that we often accept and repeat without giving them much thought. It's an idea that we really need to reflect upon before using it to encourage someone. We need to consider where this statement may go wrong and then search for the whole truth behind the half-truth."
All are welcome! Bring friends!
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Reminder for El Divino's Donations
Next Sunday, November 11th is the last day for this month to bring your contributions of clothing, including coats, jackets, scarves, gloves, etc. Our articles will be picked up Tuesday by members of the El Divino Salvador congregation.
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 Coastal Bend Day of Giving is brought to you by the Coastal Bend Community Foundation
Coastal Bend Day of Giving is a 24 hour online opportunity to raise funds for nonprofits at the forefront of assisting the neediest of our neighbors. This community give-together begins at midnight on November 13 with a minimum gift of only $10. Each of the 50 participating nonprofits is eligible for a $18,000 match, enabling them to raise at least $36,000 on that Day! So gather your circles, schedule your gifts, and get ready to cheer for your favorite nonprofits throughout the day. FIGHT HUNGER, SUPPORT CHILDREN, IMPROVE HEALTH, REDUCE HOMELESSNESS - RIGHT HERE IN THE COASTAL BEND.
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Our Flower Calendar
We have some dates available on the flower calendar. Please let me know what date you would like: November 18th or 25th you can
email or call the church office.
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WOW -- Ladies Bible Study
Tuesday at noon we are reading the book The Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoffer.
Friends are also welcome to join us.
Call or email any questions to
Nancy Graves
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Save the Date: Youth Midwinter Retreat
January 18 -20, 2019
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Sundays 4:30 - 6PM
Music and Activities followed by Dinner at 5:30 PM ($1)
*Youth are welcome to attend as helpers.
Youth Lunch - November 18th After Church
Directly following worship we will carpool over to the Williamson's house (318 Wilshire Pl) for lunch and fellowship. Parents can pick up from the Williamson's at 1:30 PM.
Hope to see you there!
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November 11 -- November 17
Sunday
9:30 Sunday School
10:55 Worship
4:30 Fellowship
Monday
12:00 Sweet Surrender Sisters
Reunion Group
4:00 Musikgarten
6:00 Stewardship Committee Meeting
6:30 Poyner Evening Circle
7:00 Properties Committee Meeting
Tuesday
9:30 Dodson Moorman Circle
9:30 Staff Meeting
10:00 Musikgarten
12:00 WOW - Ladies Bible Study
6:30 Sweet Adelines/ Sparkling City
Chorus
6:30 Darn Yarn Group
7:00 Events and Fellowship Committee
Meeting
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Wednesday
9:15 Musikgarten
4:00 Turquoise Table
5:30 Book Discussion Group
6:15 Handbell Rehearsal
7:15 Choir Rehearsal
Thursday
9:00 Pyrography Class
10:00 La Leche League
Friday
4:45 Loaves and Fishes
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Loaves and Fishes (Metro Ministries)
Loaves & Fishes is a free cafeteria that serves nutritious dine-in meals for the homeless, poor, working poor, disabled, and elderly. This program provides lunch and dinner Monday through Friday. Parkway has committed to serving in the soup kitchen every Friday, from 4:45 to 6 pm. A food handler's permit is required and quite easy to obtain. If you would like to participate in this ministry, contact
Irene Jones.
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If you would like to be a part of the prayer chain to lift up concerns of the congregation, contact Karen Wesson at 815-2099 to be added to the distribution list. You can also go to
www.parkwaypc.org.
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Jean Ware
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Evie Weatherbie
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Susan Yankee (mother of Mike Yankee)
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Elizabeth Falk
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Carol Nolan (sister
of Pat Clements)
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Shana Lipstreu
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Tom Kimes
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Beverly Fike
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June and Les Baker
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Billie Franklin
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The family of Dick Franklin
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Dallas Marek |
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Walta Ocker
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The family of Bob Johnson |
Carol Scott |
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