Worship Services | Sermon Series - Jesus for President“A New Kind of Commander-in-Chief”| Luke 2:1-7Friday, October 7, 6:00 pm - Sanctuary | Rev. Britt SkardaSunday, October 9, 9:00 & 11:00 am - Sanctuary | Rev. Britt Skarda(9:00 am service is Broadcast Sunday on KATV Channel 7 at 10:30 am) Sunday, October 9, 9:00 & 11:00 am - New Heights | Rev. Betsy Singleton SnyderSunday, October 9, 9:30 am - St. Luke Campus | Rev. Jeremy Pressgrove

Volume 163, Number 23 Love God, Love Neighbor, Change the World October 9, 2016 tower newslettertHe

make plans to attend.... “a weekend with shane claiborne”october 28-30, 2016 - see details on page 2

Blessing of the Animals at HarvestFest in HillcrestSaturday, October 22

The first year our triplets celebrated Halloween, along with their big brother, I confess I dressed them up as familiar fairy tale characters: the Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf. It was pretty cute, plus I could hold it over them for years to come. As a mom, I’m beginning to realize there are not many years left for them wanting to dress up. Plastic orange pumpkins will be put in the attic. At some point, dressing up will not be cool. Even this year, I was distressed when one of my boys said he wants to be a very uncute hooded ninja with a threatening sword. My heavens! Let’s just say, thank goodness for my dogs! I can dress them up (and myself) any way I like, and there will be no complaining whatsoever. The cats, however, might be resistant since, mine at least, act more like moody teenagers. Cat-itude.So whether or not you have kids, or pets, or both, bring everyone out to our PHUMC HarvestFest booth on Saturday, October 22, because we will have a fun, interactive surprise for you! PHUMC pastors will be present from 11 am to 4 pm to bless animals (and people) who stop by. But—here’s the fun part—all visitors will be given an opportunity to take a picture of their pooch or kitty at the booth backdrop and upload the photo to a special page where they can enter their pet into our cutest dog and cat contests. In addition, there will be a separate entry for animals in Halloween costumes. We will invite our members and the community to vote through Wednesday, October 26, at 5 pm in order to announce the winners through social media on Sunday, October 30. Prizes will be awarded based on People’s Choice votes. We are not prepared to do Dancing with the Dogs or Cat Idol competitions just yet! We are going for cute and creative!Encourage your circle to get out the word through your own print and digital media platforms via notices you see from ongoing PHUMC information. Share the fun with your family, children and friends.Wouldn’t it be really cool if, six months from now, someone told you that their unique family—kids, dogs, a cat, whatever—decided to check out our church because we went out of our way to bless their bearded dragon one fall day?

Amen! Betsy Singleton Snyder Pastor of Preaching and Missions

BLESSING

11 AM - 4 PM, PHUMC BOOTHHARVESTFEST IN HILLCREST

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Saturday, October 22

Bring your animal family member by the PHUMCHarvestFest booth for a special pastoral blessing. Feelfree to dress your animal friend for Halloween!We will take photos for posting, enjoying anda PEOPLE’S CHOICE PHOTO CONTEST!

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MINISTRY OF PILGRIMAGE

Do you love to travel? Why not travel with your church family? If you are interested, let us know! Pilgrimages are being planned for the next three years. In 2017 we will be exploring the beautiful Danube River on a delightful river cruise where ports in Munich, Germany, Linz & Vienna, Austria, Bratislava, Slovakia, and Budapest, Hungary await our exploration! We hope you will join us! We already have 11 people registered and will be having an informational meeting on Tuesday, October 25 at 6:30 pm in room C135. Email Rev. Jay Clark (jclark@phumc.com) or complete the Connect Card to receive a brochure.

CARING FOR GOD’S CREATION“Reduce the Environmental Cost

of Shane’s Travel”

Shane Claiborne is passionate about caring for God’s creation. However, when he travels it necessitates flying, and flying emits greenhouse gas CO2 which can be harmful to the environment. Shane invites us to share in his care for planet Earth by offsetting the carbon use of his flight. This can easily be accomplished by taking positive measures in our own everyday lives. Here are some things you can do to make a difference as we await Shane’s visit to PHUMC, October 28-30.

aPark your vehicle and bike whenever possible.aCarpool to work and other activities.aChange the light bulbs in your home to the

energy efficient variety.aTurn down (or up, in warmer regions) the

temperature in your home for one week.aBuy organic, fair-trade coffee for your home.aPlant a tree.aFind your own creative way to save energy.

Celebrate this effort by going to phumc.com/carbon and reporting your personal environmental efforts. We’ll share these with Shane when he joins us in Little Rock!

Help is needed for the Halloween Carnival Cake Walk!! Small baggies with cookies and/or candy are needed. Please bring goodies to the gym on Sunday morning, October 30.

PRIMETIMERS LUNCHEON Thursday, October 27 | 11:30 am - Great Hall

Program by Steve Barnes, host of Arkansas Week on AR Educational Network (AETN). Lunch cost: $8.50, bring your own sandwich, or just come for the program...ALL ARE WELCOME!! Sign up by Connect Card, at phumc.com/primetimers or call 664-3600 by noon Tuesday, October 25.

United Methodist Women Group Meetings• Circle of Hope UMW will meet Monday, October 11, 11:45 am in the Parlor.

Program by Bev Villines and the Guatemala Mission Team.

• Ernestine McKinney UMW will meet Monday, October 11, 7 pm at 89Kingspark Rd., Little Rock. Hostess: Louise Fox, Co-Hostess: Laura Spradley. Devotional Kathy Roberts. Program by Belinda Price on Guatemala.

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CIVITAN FUNDRAISER/SILENT AUCTIONSaturday, October 15, 11:00 - 1:30 pm

at PHUMC in the Great HallTickets $15 (12 and under free). Lunch includes spaghetti, salad, tea/or coffee, and dessert or purchase a take out for $10. Proceeds will benefit Special Olympics, The Dorcus House, and Christmas for schools for the deaf and blind.

ARKANSAS LIFESPAN RESPITE SUMMITFriday, October 21, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

at PHUMCDon’t miss the all-day information and training event to help increase the number of available Respite Care Providers in Arkansas! The event is free, but you MUST register. Go to respitesummit.eventbrite.com to or call 866-801-3435.

HarvestFest in Hillcrest is a one-day event in the historic Little Rock neighborhood of Hillcrest designed to bring friends and families together in celebration of the season. Come join the fun with activities happening all day! Visit www.harvestfest.us for more information. Free admission and parking at PHUMC!

COMMUNITY NEWS

DPHUMC MISSIONS: CHANGING THE WORLDFAMILY PROMISE. HELP HOST HOMELESS FAMILIES. Oct. 23 – 30 Many Volunteers are needed!Set up, Oct. 23, 11 am - 8:45 pm (4-6 volunteers); Take down, Oct. 30, 7:30 - 8:45 am (4-6 volunteers); Dinner, Oct. 23, 1 pm; Hosts, Oct. 23, 12:30 - 5:30 pm (2 hr. shifts); Weekday hosts, 5 - 6 pm, (2 each evening); Dinners, Mon. - Sat., 5:30 - 7 pm; Overnight hosts, 7 pm - 7 am; Saturday hosts, morning & evening opportunitiesSign up at phumc.com/familypromise, by Connect Card during worship, or call one of the following persons: •Hosting – Billie and Tom Hatcher – 666-9507 •Meals – Barbara Barnett – 580-4281 •Overnights – Gwen Efird – 666-8446 •Set up and Take down – Gwen Efird 666-8446

SAVE THE DATE! PHUMC Rings the BellJoin the 2016 Red Kettle Campaign and volunteer to help The Salvation Army “Ring the Bell,” Saturday, December 3, various times. You may sign up by Connect Card during worship, in the Gathering Hall beginning Sunday, October 30, or at the Welcome Center.

~ Testimonial ~“Ringing the bell” for the past two years heralded the most meaningful Christmas seasons in the past umpteen million years for me. It was such a joy to wish “Merry Christmas” to individuals and families hurrying into Kroger for their special holiday ingredients. Each greeting produced smiles and donations that warmed my heart with the true meaning of Christ’s birth and gave me a sense of belonging to the community of PHUMC.” -Shirley Vanderslice

Recent Baptisms

Hazel Ann Feilke with parents Lauren & Jason Feilke and sisters

Eloise and Annabelle Feilke

Bailey Williams and John David Guthrie

Julia & Amanda Honeycutt with son Levi

Celebrating our Veterans Luncheon

We will celebrate our veterans, widows/widowers of veterans and their families with a luncheon Sunday, November 13, in the Great Hall following the 11 am services. The keynote speaker will be former Congressman and Veteran Vic Snyder. If you are a veteran of military service at home or abroad and have not registered as such with PHUMC, please do so at phumc.com/veteran or call 664-3600.

Cancer Friends Support GroupWednesday, October 12, 5 pm, Rm. C236

Meet for a complimentary supper, fellowship, and signing cards of encouragement. Please call 664-3600 if you can attend.

For more information call 442-7173. ALL ARE WELCOME!

Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church4823 Woodlawn Little Rock, Arkansas 72205

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LITTLE ROCK, AR

Fellowship Stations for Coffee & Refreshments Sundays from 8 - 11 am

Gathering Hall & New Heights Lobby

PRAYER REQUESTS DEATHS: Our Christian sympathy is extended to Ted Penick and family in the death of his grandmother, Evelyn Penick.WE REJOICE IN THE BIRTH OF Turner Adam Easley, child of Hailey and Seth Easley.

Watch us on YouTube!!youtube.com/pulaskiheightsumc

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twitter.com/pulaskiheights

Please email Tower announcements 2 weeks prior to an event to pr@phumc.com

Who Cares? We Do!In-Touch Ministry

Report Joys/ConcernsHospitalizations, Surgeries, Deaths,

Births, Prayer Requests, Etc.Call church office: 501.664.3600Text: 501.529.0323Email: phumc@phumc.comConnect Card: Complete in worshipEmergency Pager: 501.688.9533

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Contact InformationWebsite: www.phumc.com (501) 664-3600 Fax: (501) 664-4835After Hours Emergency: (501) 688-9533Email: phumc@phumc.comChurch Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Sunday School - Get Connected! 10:10 amAll Things Considered, M314 (all ages)Argue (Named for Dr. James Argue), (reconciling) M318 (ages 45+) “The Call,” Bill MannBeatitudes, M316 (ages 30-45+) Bible Study, C239 (all ages) “Genesis,” Tim FoxChristian Fellowship, M304 (ages 60+) “Builders of the House,” Jim SpradleyCoffee Talk, M313 (women all ages)Deeper Connections, D371 (20s-30s) Dietz Dialogue, C135 (ages 70+) “Glory Days,” Kearney DietzFathomers, C235 (ages 55+) Foundations, C236 (couples ages 20s-40s) “Mere Christianity”Journey, D366 (ages 20s-40s) Koinonia, M307 (ages 50+) “Do Not Live Afraid”Newton Good News, M101 (ages 50+) “Purpose Driven Life”Pairs and Spares, D277 East (young couples/young singles)Roundtable, M312 (ages 50+) Tower, C237 (ages 40+) Wesley, (reconciling) M320 All are welcome. Please come share your views. (All youth meet at 10 am in the phyouth Assembly Area for fellowship before class)Agape Class, D385 Youth with Special Needs, Carol Blann12 Grade, D368 Youth Bible Study, Leslie & Tim Taylor9-11 Grades, D379 Youth Bible Study7-8 Grades, D377 Youth Bible StudyConfirmation, 6th Grade, phyouth Assembly Area, Rev. Jay ClarkEarly Christian Awareness (ECA) Infants/Toddlers, Norma Story Bldg.October Lessons: Noah’s Ark - Rain dropsPreschool Lions (age 2-3), Tigers (age 3-4), Bears (age 4-5) K-4th Grade, Rotation Sunday School5th Grade, Bible StudyMalone Phone Class: Sundays at 3 pm by phone at home

M=Main BuildingC=Christian Life Center (Argue Great Hall/gym/Fellowship Central)D=Disciple Center (Wesley Hall, Youth)S=Norma Story Children’s Building

SUNDAYBaptism Orientation (Sanctuary) 10:10 - 10:50 am (1st Sun.)PHkids Open Gym *(Great Hall) 12:30 - 2:30 pm

MONDAYPHkids Open Gym *(Great Hall) 11:00 am - 2:00 pmMidday Prayer (Chapel) 11:00 - 12:00 pm

TUESDAYHelping Hands (Wesley Hall) 9:30 am - 2:30 pmZumba Gold (Great Hall) 2:00 - 2:45 pmPHkids Open Gym *(Great Hall) 5:00 - 8:00 pmYoga (Rm. C236) 5:30 - 7:00 pmMemory Loss Caregivers (C135) 5:30 - 6:30 pm (2nd Tues.) 1:00 - 2:00 pm (3rd Tues.)

WEDNESDAYCancer Friends Support Group (C236) 5:00 pm (2nd Wed.)Al Anon (C237) 5:30 - 6:30 pm Men’s Basketball Open Gym (Great Hall) 6:00 - 8:00 pmChancel Choir Rehearsal (M110) 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

THURSDAYLabyrinth (Wesley Hall) 8:00 am - 8:00 pmZumba Gold (Great Hall) 2:00 - 2:45 pmMen’s Al Anon (C237) 7:30 - 8:30 pmPrimetimers Luncheon (Parlor) 11:30 am - 1:00 pm (4th Thurs.)

FRIDAYPHUMC Book Club (C239) 7:00 - 8:00 am Parents’ Night Out (Children’s Building) 6:00 - 9:00 pm (4th Fri.)

The Chapel is available Mon. - Fri., 8:30 am - 4:30 pm for personal prayer time. *PHkids Open Gym is subject to change if other activities are scheduled.

WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES

Dinner with FriendsMonday, October 17, 6 pm at Cheddars.

Contact Becky at 227-0439, 416-3730, or beckyfitzhugh@att.net.