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Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church
TOWER NEWSLETTER
THE
Volume 162, Number 45
March 13, 2016
28th Annual Community Easter Sunrise Service
Please make your plans now to join us at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, March
27, at the First Security Amphitheatre in Riverfront Park for the 28th
Annual Community Easter Sunrise Service. Once again, PHUMC is
planning, coordinating, and sponsoring this special event, which will
include representatives from other churches, schools, and community
organizations. Over the years thousands have attended this uplifting
service held on the banks of the Arkansas River in downtown Little Rock
and open to all.
Our own Reverend Britt Skarda will deliver a message of hope, and
various community members will offer greetings, prayers, songs, and
scripture readings. An offering will be collected for Immerse Arkansas,
a program that prepares older and former foster youth for adulthood
by connecting them to existing resources and sustainable networks of
support.
Participants in this year’s service will include Rev. Carissa Rogers, Pastor
of Quapaw Quarter UMC; Rev. William Robinson, Pastor of First Baptist
Church - NLR; Kevin Scanlon, Former Arkansas Razorback Football Player;
Mallory Brooks, KARK Channel 4 News; and Eric Gilmore, Director of
Immerse Arkansas. Liturgical Dance will be offered by New Creation Dance.
Music will be offered by Justified, Ozark Point Brass, Veena Akama-Makia,
and the combined choirs of PHUMC, First Baptist Church - NLR, and St.
Edward Catholic Church.
Gather with us at the river as we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ!
We look forward to seeing you there.
Cindy & Warren Simpson
Co-Chairs, 2016 Community Easter Sunrise Service
DON’T FORGET TO SET YOUR CLOCKS UP ONE HOUR THIS SATURDAY NIGHT!
Worship Services | Lenten Sermon Series: Into the Wild
Friday, March 11, 6:00 pm - Sanctuary | Wilderness of Despair| I Kings 19:4-15 | Rev. Britt Skarda
Sunday, March 13, 9:00 & 11:00 am - Sanctuary | Wilderness of Despair| I Kings 19:4-15 | Rev. Britt Skarda
(Broadcast Sunday on KATV Channel 7 at 10:30 am)
Sunday, March 13, 9:00 & 11:00 am - New Heights | Wilderness of Despair| I Kings 19:4-15| Rev. Jacob Lynn
SCOUT SUNDAY/CHILI LUNCHEON
SUNDAY, MARCH 13
Support PHUMC’s Troop 12 and join them
for loaded baked potatoes or chili! There
will be several toppings to choose from, with
dessert and drink included. Prices: $7.00
individual, $20 for family of four, or $15
for a quart of chili. Contributions will help
purchase equipment and defray costs for
summer camp. Thank you for your support!
IN TRIBUTE TO WAYNE LINDSEY
Wayne Lindsey pictured with
appreciation plaque presented
by Bill Mann on Jan. 31.
In 2005 when Phil Dixon passed away, I was asked
to assume the responsibility of coordinating the
scheduling of ushers for the traditional services held
in the sanctuary. Of course, nobody could replace
Phil but I set out to do the best I could. One of the
mainstay ushers at the time, upon whom I relied
heavily, was Wayne Lindsey. Wayne was and is the
most loyal and dependable usher to ever serve at
PHUMC. He has been a fixture at the front door of
the church, welcoming members and guests with a
warm smile and greeting.
Please bring plastic egg donations/or
bags of candy by this Sunday, Mar. 13.
Recent Baptisms
Late last year, Wayne told me that it was time for him to step down.
Those were words I did not want to hear. But, Wayne was firm in his
decision. Our church has been fortunate for as long as I can remember
to have Wayne as an usher. He is faithful, caring and one of the finest
gentlemen I have had the pleasure to have known. I hope you will join
me in thanking Wayne for his many years of dedication to PHUMC and
the usher ministry. All of us who serve as ushers will miss him, but we
are all better ushers as a result of his example.
Bill Mann
Scott Carter Smart, Jr. with parents
Margo & Scott Smart
The PHUMC Columbarium Garden Board recently announced that Jennifer
Shannon has been asked to serve as Executive Director. The Staff Parish Relations
Committee approved this decision. Jennifer will assume the position recently
vacated by Rev. Lynn Lindsey, who retired January 31, 2016. She has served with
faithfulness and competence as Assistant to the Director for over five years.
She is married to Mike Shannon and they are the parents of Alex, Claire, Robert,
and Beth. She and Mike have been active PHUMC members since 1993, serving
in many capacities in Children, Youth, and Administration Ministries.
Jennifer will guide Guy Dillahunty, Board Chair, and the Columbarium Board
in its policies and procedures. She will work with the clergy staff and church
administrator in the planning of inurnments and interments in this very important
ministry. Jennifer is very dedicated to the ministry of the Columbarium Garden
and will be happy to assist PHUMC members and their families in any way. She can be reached at 978-0533.
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Jennifer Shannon Promoted to PHUMC Columbarium Director
Love Heals
March
Primetimers Luncheon
Becca Stevens
Featuring
Pianist Gio Antipolo
Episcopal Priest
& Author
Becca Stevens is founder &
president of Thistle Farms, a
community of women who
have survived trafficking,
prostitution & addiction. She
has been featured in the NY
Times, on ABC World News,
NPR, PBS, CNN, and was
named a “Champion of
Change” by the White House.
Friday, April 1st
Clinton School of Public Service @ 6:00 pm
Saturday, April 2nd
Thursday, March 24, 2016
11:30 am - Fellowship & Appetizers
11:50 am - Lunch & Program
Location - Parlor
A “You Go, Girl” Lecture for Women only
PHUMC Sanctuary @ 10:00
with reception following in Gathering Hall
Sunday, April 3rd
Guest Preacher
PHUMC Sanctuary @ 9 and 11 am
RSVP by noon Tuesday, March 22 to 664-3600 or
phumc.com/primetimers. Cost: $8.50 or bring a sack lunch.
Circle of Hope UMW Group
Monday, March 14 • 11:45 am, Parlor
Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church · 4823 Woodlawn
Program - PHUMC Missions at Wakefield Elementary..Bring your
own sandwich! The rest will be provided! All are welcome!
COME HAVE FUN
WITH PEEPS!!
PHUMC Lenten & Easter Services
PALM/PASSION SUNDAY
TO PHUMC!
Enjoy a night out while your kids enjoy
a super fun evening at PEEPS (Pulaski
Heights UMC Evening Excursion
for Parents of children with Special
Needs). For special needs children
and their siblings. Trained volunteers
on site. Children will be accepted on a
first come first served basis.
And...volunteers are needed! Training
is available. Contact Cindy Burns,
cburns@phumc.com or 978-0511 if
interested.
WELCOME
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Saturday, April 16
5-8 pm, Children’s Building
Joel & Feather Linn
March 20|9:00 & 11:00 am| Sanctuary
Commemorates Jesus’ triumphal
entry into Jerusalem.
MAUNDY THURSDAY
March 24|6:00 pm| Sanctuary
A special Communion service in
memory of Jesus’ Last Supper with
His disciples. Childcare available.
GOOD FRIDAY
Robert & Nancy Newcomb
Jedediah Currey
March 25|12 noon & 6 pm| Sanctuary
“Stations of the Cross” - A service
which depicts the final hours of
Jesus’ life. Childcare available.
EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP - March 27
28th Annual Community Easter
Sunrise Service|7:00 am, First Security
Amphitheatre|8:30, 9:45, & 11:00 am,
Sanctuary & New Heights
9:45am, Sunday School
Services will be broadcast on KATV Channel 7 at 7:00
and 10:30 am
PRAYER REQUESTS
DEATHS: Our Christian sympathy is
extended to Tyler Richmond and family in
the death of his mother, Joy Dian Buerkle
Richmond Rush; to Julie Marshall and
family in the death of her mother, Doris
Fellows; to Lloyd Mobley and family in the
death of his sister-in-law, Freda Mobley;
to Fred Fowler and family in the death of
his brother, Kevin Fowler; to Pat Newton
and family in the death of her brother,
Frank Thornhill Jr.; and to Dot Hope and
family in the death of her brother, Steve
Cockerham Jr.
Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church
4823 Woodlawn
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
NONPROFIT
ORGANIZATION
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PERMIT #738
LITTLE ROCK, AR
WE REJOICE IN THE BIRTH OF Grayson
James Smith, child of Jennifer and Michael
Smith, great-grandchild of Jo Knight.
Who Cares? We Do!
In-Touch Ministry
Report Joys/Concerns
Hospitalizations, Surgeries, Deaths,
Births, Prayer Requests, Etc.
Call church office: 501.664.3600
Text: 501.529.0323
Email: phumc@phumc.com
Connect Card: Complete in worship
Emergency Pager: 501.688.9533
Please email Tower
announcements 4 weeks
prior to an event:
pr@phumc.com or submit
Communications Request Form to:
http://phumc.com/prrequest.
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Sunday School - Get Connected! 10:10 am
Service Times
Friday
Sanctuary Worship (traditional, casual)
6:00 pm
Sunday
Sanctuary Worship (traditional)
9:00 & 11:00 am
New Heights Worship (contemporary)
9:00 & 11:00 am
Sunday School
10:10 - 10:50 am
Contact Information
Website: www.phumc.com
(501) 664-3600 Fax: (501) 664-4835
After Hours Emergency: (501) 688-9533
Email: phumc@phumc.com
Church Office Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
The church is also available seven days
a week, beyond regular office hours, for
special events or meetings. Call 6643600 for more information.
(All youth meet at 10 am in the phyouth Assembly Area for fellowship before class)
Agape Class, D385 Youth with Special Needs, Carol Blann
7-8 Grades, D377 Youth Bible Study
Confirmation, 6th Grade, phyouth Assembly Area, Rev. Jay Clark
Early Christian Awareness (ECA) Infants/Toddlers, Norma Story Bldg.
March Lessons: Easter - Bunny, Chicks/Egg, Donkey
Preschool Lions (age 2-3), Tigers (age 3-4), Bears (age 4-5) “Jesus Celebrates Passover”
K-4th Grade, Rotation Sunday School
5th Grade, Bible Study
Malone Phone Class: Sundays at 3 pm by phone at home
Shepherd’s Cove: Daryl Coker
M=Main Building
C=Christian Life Center (Argue Great Hall/gym/Fellowship Central)
D=Disciple Center (Wesley Hall, Youth)
S=Norma Story Children’s Building
Fellowship Stations for Coffee & Refreshments
Sundays from 8 - 11 am
Gathering Hall & New Heights Lobby
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Dinner with Friends
Monday, Mar. 21, 6 pm at Izzy’s.
Contact Becky at 227-0439,
416-3730, or beckyfitzhugh@att.net.
SHAKE IT UP LENT CLASS PARTICIPANTS, “The God You Can Know”
All Things Considered/Argue/Journey, C236
AMICUS/Beatitudes/Fathomers, Parlor
Deeper Connections/Roundtable, M312
Foundations/Newton Good News/Youth 9-12 Grades, M101
Bible Study, C239 (all ages) “Acts of the Apostles,” Tim Fox
Christian Fellowship, M304 (ages 60+) “Adult Bible Studies,” Jim Spradley
Dietz Dialogue, C135 (ages 70+) “John” by Adam Hamilton, Kearney Dietz
Koinonia, M307 (ages 50+)
Tower, C237 (ages 40+) “The Call: A Study of Paul,” Tori Garrett
Wesley, (reconciling) M320 All are welcome. Please come share your views.
Young Adults, M311 (ages 20-35)