Posts by ParkerUMC (Page 16)

Lay Ministries Basic Servant Course

Greetings to you all!  As we near the end of our Lenten journeys and anticipate the celebration of Easter, I pray that you have gained new insight into your own spiritual life through the devotion booklet by Rev. Cody and the inspirational sermons from both of our pastors.  There is still time to reflect and seek to understand just how much the love of…

National Day of Prayer at Parker UMC

On May 5th, 2016 Parker United Methodist Church will host a National Day of Prayer gathering at 6:30 p.m.  One Voice, United in Prayer. This event will include prayers for the Nation and State, including the Executive Branch, Legislative and, Judicial Branch. We will also be praying for the following areas: military, media, business, education,…

Old Testament Guest Speaker Coming to PUMC

Dr. Brent Strawn, Old Testament Professor at Candler Seminary Emory University and ordained elder in the UMC (brief resume below) will be giving two talks at PUMC April 30 and May 1. On Saturday, April 30 at 6:30 pm his talk is titled ‘The Old Testament is Dying: Why Should We Care?’  The event is…

Birthday Blessings Second Sunday Mission Success

Many thanks to everyone who participated through donations and assembling of blessing bags during this past Sunday’s mission event.  Over $1,000 worth of items were collected to fill 92 Birthday Bags for children & clients of Parker Task Force.  A special thanks to our Second Grade Sunday School class for pre-assembling bags with plates, napkins & cups. All leftover…

Amazed by God Construction Safety Tips

Greetings Parker UMC Congregation, Safety is our first concern while work continues on the paving project.  As the construction work continues in our parking lots, please observe the following. If a lot is roped off or has cones or pylons in front of the driveway, please do not try to park in those areas.  And please do…

The Gospel of John Paints a Portrait of Jesus’ Last Earthly Days

I don’t think we can count on Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction about the arrival of spring but I do know that we will celebrate Easter very early this year.  Sunday March 27 will mark our remembrance of the resurrection of Jesus.  It will be a beautiful day.  I hope you will be with us. Meanwhile, we will be making our way through the season of Lent as…

Taking the Time to Get to Know You

I am so excited to be working with you, and I’m anxious to know more about you and what makes each of you special and unique.  Each morning I say a prayer for all of you as you start your day. I understand you’ll have challenging days, weeks, times. Please know I am here for you anytime you need a friend, shoulder…

Blessing Bags Mission Sunday Was a Hit

Thank you, thank you PUMC for the generous response to last Sunday’s Blessing Bag mission event. Almost $1300 in food and clothing donations was packaged into bags to be shared with our homeless neighbors and almost 100 bags were packed. A special thanks to our Second Grade Sunday School class for making the love notes…