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THE NEWSLETTER Vol 54, No. 34 September 1, 2021
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Please share your pictures with us on Realm and Facebook.
Sunday worship starts at 11:00 AM In-person and on Facebook Live
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Mo Ranch Weekend and Worship Plans
Many members of the church will spend Labor Day Weekend upon the beautiful grounds of Mo Ranch. Sunday morning, we will gather for a hymn sing but in a different location. Instead of the confines of the Chapel, we will gather in the open area between Manor House and Pilot House. Joyce will have a keyboard, copies of hymns be printed and shared, and the singing will be enthusiastic.
Sunday evening, the church will gather at the hilltop chapel for a service including the sacrament of Holy Communion.
In Corpus Christi, the church will gather in the sanctuary at 11:00. Margot Whitaker will preach and lead the service. June Vado will lead the music. Gregg Fielden will provide special music.
The service in the sanctuary WILL NOT include the sacrament of the Lord's Supper. The Session voted to observe the sacrament on September 12.
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Hurricane Ida-Funding Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
At Parkway, we know Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) from the Mission Teams that have stayed in the church and worked the recovery efforts after Hurricane Harvey.
Last Sunday, Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana. PDA will quickly mobilize to provide assistance to the recovery efforts. If you would like to donate to the work of PDA, you can give through Parkway's website designating your gift for "PDA: Hurricane Ida," or write check to the church including the same notation on the memo line.
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Last Sunday, Michelle Clements and Anne Mosiman preached upon the important work Parkway continues to support happening at Hogar Miguel Magone, Hope Academy, and with the residents of the village of Aguacate. We are thankful for Michelle and Anne and their dedication to this ministry in Guatemala.
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To the Congregation:
 What a lovely custom it is to send sympathy or condolence cards to a bereaved family!! I have received so many cards from Parkway members noting the death of my mother, Eloyce Baker. All of them beautiful, heartfelt, and lifting our spirits. Many times have I participated in such a ministry but not often have I been the recipient. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Barbara and George Leal
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Fulfilling Our Mission Giving
Last week, the Newsletter listed the agencies that are supported by the mission giving of Parkway and the amounts given to each entity. This week those checks were sent out totaling $58, 450.
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Vital Congregations-The Reboot  If you were in worship for Youth Sunday a few years ago, you will remember Jacob Beavers' "T-Shirt" moto: "Turn It Off: Turn It Back On." Jacob served at Veterans High School as a student providing tech support. Jacob knew that most problems could be solved by turning it off and turning it back on. In Lent 2020, Parkway had started a series of worship services and study groups focused on the seven-marks of vital congregations. The Bible Study of the seven marks is one part of the Vital Congregations Program created by the Theology, Witness, and Evangelism division of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). However, the pandemic led to suspending "normal" church life in the midst of Lent. As a church, we did not complete the Bible study portion of the Vital Congregations Program. The Session believes that the best way forward with Vital Congregations is to go back and start over; turn it off and turn it back on!Starting on September 19, in Sunday school, mid-week study groups, and worship the church will explore (again) the seven marks of vital congregations. Please plan to join in this study as Parkway discovers new and effective ways to serve our members, our neighborhood, and the world.
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 Save the Date:
Mo-Ranch - September 3-6 Rally Day - September 12
Vital Congregation - September 19
Pot Luck/ Ice Cream Social - September 26
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 Collecting Pull Tabs for Ronald McDonald House Joan is asking that you save your aluminum pull tabs for the Ronald McDonald House.
Collecting and donating pop tabs is an easy way for people of all ages to support the House!
 No Longer Collecting Pill BottlesThe Gabbard Clinic is fully stocked. They appreciate Parkway's effort and glad to report they are currently fully stocked and are no longer in need of donations.
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No Communion -- September 5 
We will service communion on September 12.
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 Handbell and Choir Rehearsals Postponed Because of recent COVID activity, Handbell and Choir rehearsals are being postponed until after Labor Day. At that point, current conditions will be reexamined. |
Online Order of Worship
We are posting the Online Order of Worship on Facebook, as well as emailing it via Constant Contact. It is posted on Fridays, Saturdays (around 6:00 am) and Sundays (at 10:00 am.) |
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Current Projects
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Other (then click memo for more options which include: Flower Fund, Memorial Fund, Coastal Bend Food Bank, etc.)
* Don't see the fund you want to support? Call or email Sue and she will gladly help you.
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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 4:30 to 6 pm. A food handler's permit is required and quite easy to obtain.
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Volunteers Needed: Parkway has had a long-time commitment to serving in the soup kitchen every Friday, from 4:30 to 6 pm.
Anne Veech is the coordinator for this program. If you have questions please call (361)937-6455.
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September 5 -- September 11
Sunday - Communion Postponed
11:00 In-person and Online Worship
Monday
** Office Closed to Observe Labor Day
** Return from Mo Ranch Retreat
Tuesday
12:00 WOW (Zoom only)
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Thursday
9:00 Pyrography Class
Friday 4:30 Loaves & Fishes
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Prayer Concerns
If you would like to place a prayer concern onto the prayer chain, please call or text Karen Wesson at 361-815-2099, or send an e-mail to klwesson@stx.rr.com. If you are not currently receiving the prayer chain emails (or your email address has changed) and wish to participate in lifting up concerns of the congregation, you may add yourself to the distribution list by going to your Realm account at www.parkwaypc.org.
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Judy Forbes
| June Baker | Dallas Marek | Peggy Clark | | Elizabeth Falk | Howard West | Shana Lipstreu |
Don Liljestrand
| | Connie Ceniceros (Iris Fielden's mother) | Molly Mauldin | Frank Graves -
Greg's father |
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Educational Opportunities
WOW meet in class and via Zoom. Please contact Nancy Graves.
Grades K-2nd Resumes on Rally Day.
Grades 3rd-5th Resumes on Rally Day.
Youth Resumes on Rally Day.
Wednesday Night Discussion Group will resume in the fall.
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