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THE NEWSLETTER Vol 52, No. 36 September 4, 2019
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Educational
Programming
this Fall
As Christ followers we believe that faith education is never done. We are always growing and learning in Christ. As the summer comes to an end our new year in education begins, and there are options for everyone. Children and Youth Fellowship returns on September 8th and Sunday School Classes return September 15th.
Check out the offerings below:
Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 AM
Nursery - Birth to 5 years - Come play and learn with Miss Connie and Miss Roxanne in the nursery. Come during the Sunday School hour or during worship.
Elementary Classes
K-2nd - Room E-2 - Come learn the "Bible Story Basics" with teachers Nancy Graves, Cort Gallion Durham, and Martha Conn
3rd -5th - Room E-1 - This fall we will explore The Lord's Prayer and the Old Testament with teachers Katie Hoover and Isla Schuchs Carr.
Youth Class - Youth Center - This fall we will explore The Lord's Prayer and Faith Questions with teachers Lou Lambiotte, Laura Neely Villarreal and Rob Durham.
Adult Classes
Lectionary - Room E-3 - This Bible study looks at the scripture texts suggested for use in Sunday worship. The class reads the texts, discussing how the texts might be used in worship or the sermon. Convener: Rev. Don Liljestrand.
Table Talk - Fellowship Hall Kitchen - This Sunday morning class meets in the church kitchen. This fall they will study N.T. Wright's
Focus on Matthew. Conveners: Jane Wolter-Williamson and David Williamson.
Present Word - Conference Room - The focus each week is on selected passages from the Bible. A study guide gives historical and theological background and poses discussion questions. Convener: Joan Salazar
Weekday Classes
Book Discussion Group-Conference Room - Wednesdays -
5:30 - Meeting from September through April, this group reads a recently published book in Christian theology and meets to discuss the key concepts. Convener: Allen Mosiman. Fall Books:
Neighborhood Church by Tatenhove and Mueller, and
The Universal Christ by Richard Rohr.
Women of the Word (WOW) Bible Study - Garden Room - Tuesdays at Noon - This group meets weekly at noon on Tuesdays (bring a brown bag lunch). A book or other study material is chosen with a particular emphasis matters of faith. Convener: Nancy Graves. Fall books:
Book of Ephesians: Where You Belong (Life Lessons) by Max Lucado, and
Denial Is My Spiritual Practice: (And Other Failures of Faith) by Rachel G. Hackenberg and Martha Spong.
Children and Youth Fellowship - Sundays 4:30 - 6:00 PM
Children Kindergarten to 5th grade
Youth 6th to 12th grade
Children and Youth break out in age groups for activities, Bible study and service projects. The time concludes with dinner all together.
Sponsors Children's Fellowship: Martha Conn, Terrie Fryer, Nancy Graves, Joyce Wilcox
Sponsors Youth Fellowship: Laura Neely Villarreal, Maddie Levsen, Greg Graves, Kellie Jarvis and Jane Wolter-Williamson
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UPDATE-Sanctuary Air Conditioning
The Session entered into a contract with Sullivan Air Conditioning Company for the replacement of the air conditioning system for the sanctuary. Delivery of the equipment is 2-3 weeks from the time the order is placed. Once the two units arrive, the equipment will be treated with a corrosion inhibiting coating to the condensing unit coil, compressor, and cabinet prior to installation.
The existing units are located 30 feet away from the building with the refrigerant lines running underground. This arrangement is less-than-ideal. The new units are being placed closer to the building with the refrigerant lines above ground. New concrete pads are being poured on which the units will sit. An electrician will also rework the electrical controls for the system to bring everything up to date.
Thanks to the combination of a generous congregation and good financial management, Parkway has adequate funds in reserve to pay for the replacement of the equipment.
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September 7 -- CC Region Annual Training Event
September 8 -- Rally Day
Children's and Youth Fellowship Returns!
September 15 -- Theological Education Sunday
Sunday School Classes Return
September 16 -- PW Poyner Evening Circle
September 19 -- Missionaries Charles and Melissa Johnson Dinner
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Corpus Christi Region Annual Training Event
Parkway Presbyterian Church, Corpus Christi
Saturday, September 7, 2019
9:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Join us for Worship, Workshops and Fellowship
Click here to see the agenda and description of the workshops.
NO RSVP required, the revised agenda does not include lunch.
There will be snacks at all breaks.
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PW Women
Many women enjoy doing Bible study in the company of other women. Parkway offers several options.
Women of the Word - Led by Nancy Graves, they meet in the Garden Room every Tuesday from noon to 1pm, year round. You will find weekly announcements in the church newsletter. Currently studying Life Lessons: Book of Ephesians: Where You Belong, by Max Lucado. Open to all adult females. For more information call Nancy Graves, 361-443-6567.
Poyner Evening Circle - Led by Barbara Leal, meets once monthly (on the third Monday), from 6:30-8:30pm, in the Garden Room. Meets September through May, taking the summers off. No-cost dinner is provided to all at each meeting. Open to all adult females. This year the study will be something very different, something Barbara and Margot Whitaker cooked up. It's a surprise! Come to the September 16 meeting to find out what we will be doing! For more information call Barbara Leal, 361-992-9116.
Dodson-Moorman Morning Circle has decided to change their format. There will no longer be monthly Bible studies, but fellowship get-togethers are being considered. Watch the newsletter for details!
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PCHAS Offering
Presbyterian Children's Homes (PCHAS) has its roots in 1903 in Dallas, Texas when a home for orphaned boys was opened. It continues to offer a variety of residential- and community-based programs in Texas, Louisiana and Missouri, and offers many initiatives to empower churches to support foster care families. Services include:
- The Single Parent Family Program in Texas, working to address and resolve issues of housing, employment, counseling, food assistance, and health insurance, and educating parents in money management, life skills, parenting, wellness, and nutrition.
- Group Homes, providing places of healing and comfort for the children served.
- Special programs for former residents of group homes, including the Transitional Living Program and the Advanced Education Program, helping former residents make a successful transition to independent living, apply to college and adjust to college or the workforce.
- Education is always stressed, both for children in the group homes as well as for families in the Child and Family and Foster Care programs.
The PCHAS campus near the San Antonio Medical Center is being renovated to provide more services and care for children and young adults at risk of being homeless. The nonprofit agency broke ground Saturday, August 10 in conjunction with its annual Back-to-School BBQ and school supply drive. While the current campus includes homes for both young adults and single-parent families, the agency is building 16 new duplexes to give more single-parent families a safe place to develop self-sufficiency and hone their financial and parenting skills. A new apartment complex will also be built for young adults leaving the foster care system and making the transition to independence. Plans include two playgrounds, a basketball court and an open-air pavilion as well as an office and maintenance workshop.
Parkway works closely with PCHAS and your contributions help not only with school supplies but also with all the other work being done by the agency. On
September 8, please consider making a generous donation to assist PCHAS in providing much needed services in Corpus Christi and other Texas, Louisiana and Missouri cities. You can learn more about PCHAS services bv going to PCHAS.org.
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Dinner with Zambia Missionaries
Thursday, September 19, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Join us in welcoming Charles and Melissa Johnson, PC (USA) missionaries in Zambia. Charles and Melissa will be with us at Parkway this evening to tell us about their last year In Zambia and the work they are doing. Fellowship Committee is providing dinner. No reservations or cost for the meal. Just come and enjoy hearing about the work of our mission co-workers.
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Corpus Christi Cluster Presbyterian Women Fall Gathering
Saturday, September 14, 2019
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Join us for Worship, Workshops, and a Baby Shower.
Workshops:
#1 Overview of the Horizons Bible Study, Carved in Stone
#2 Seeing the Face of God: Icons in the Christian Church
Please consider bringing a "shower" gift for Child Protective Services Rainbow Room. Rainbow Room is available 24 hours a day to caseworkers who have supplies available without having to purchase essential items out-of-pocket.
Especially needed: NEW clothing - newborn to 17 years, diapers & wipes.
Lunch will be provided - sandwiches, fruit, chips and cupcakes!
Cost: $5 at the door
Hosted by the women of
Jackson Woods Presbyterian Church
10500 Stonewall Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX
RSVP to the church:
361-241-3205 OR
jwpcoffice@gmail.com
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Provide a Fellowship Meal
Every Sunday children, youth and sponsors eat dinner together at the close of fellowship time. We need volunteers to provide those meals for the fall. Can you help out?
Click here to follow the link to sign-up for a date this fall. Thank you!
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El Divino's Clothes Closet
The collection date is this next Sunday, September 8th. With school starting, children's clothing and shoes are especially needed. Thank you for your continuing support.
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September 8 -- September 14
Sunday
9:30 Rally Day Breakfast
10:55 Worship
4:30 Fellowship
6:00 Ice Cream Social
Monday
12:00 Sweet Surrender Sisters
Reunion Group
5
:30 Events and Fellowship
Committee
Meeting
7:00 Properties Committee Meeting
Tuesday
9:30 Staff Meeting
10:00 Musikgarten
12:00 WOW- Ladies Bible Study
5:30 Worship Committee Meeting
6:30 Sweet Adelines/Sparkling City
Chorus
6:30 Darn Yarn Group
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Wednesday
9:15 Musikgarten
4:00 Turquoise Table
6:15 Handbell Rehearsal
7:15 Choir Rehearsal
Thursday
9:00 Pyrography Classes
1:00 Bridge
Friday
4:45 Loaves & Fishes
Saturday
8:00
Coastal
Bend Woodturners Assoc.
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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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Please look for Irene on Sunday to sign up for this wonderful ministry!
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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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Evie Weatherbie
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Judy Forbes |
Bob Forbes |
Billie Franklin |
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June Baker
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The family of
Les Baker |
Dick McCracken |
Jim Conn |
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Dallas Marek |
Nolan Read |
Ed Jackson (friend of Walta Ocker) |
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