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Companioning Each Other in Grief and Loss

Rev. Dorothy M. Gannon, M. Div., B. A., is a chaplain for Bethesda Hospice Care with experience in hospitals and long term care facilities. For the past 7 years Dorothy has delighted in companioning the spiritual journeys of people who are dying and of their families. She is especially grateful to have had opportunities to teach and facilitate group learning in almost every phase of her career as well as in her church life. Currently, she is providing training to congregations and other organizations about companioning each other in grief and loss. Dorothy is a member of Epiphany UCC, St. Louis.

Prayer Updates

Kathleen Tarr and family as they mourn the sudden death of her cousin, Doris.

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Soon silence will have passed into legend. Man has turned his back on silence. Day after day he invents machines and devices that increase noise and distract humanity from the essence of life, contemplation, meditation… Tooting, howling, screeching, booming, crashing, whistling, grinding, and trilling bolster his ego. His anxiety subsides. His inhuman void spreads monstrously like a gray vegetation. ~Jean Arp

Join us for worship this Sunday…

We will focus on Psalm 67 and Acts 16:9-15 with a sermon entitled

Listening Heart.

Paul and other early believers were travelling, sharing Jesus along the way. They meet Lydia in Philippi. God helped her to open her heart and mind-she really listened. The Holy wants and needs us to converse with one another-mostly to listen. Join us for the sacrament of communion at our open table-and do please remember to bring gifts of non-perishable food items for those who are hungry.

PUCC 5th year anniversary of our ONA identity! (April 27, 2008) Read the April edition of Intersections for more about our Open and Affirming journey. The May edition, with a focus on Caring for Creation is also available. They are on our website with the most recent edition at the top of the page.

Todd Mushaney has been called as the pastor of Christ UCC in Dupo, Illinois. He will begin his ministry there in early June.

TONIGHT! The St. Louis Association of the United Church of Christ SPRING GATHERING at St. Lucas United Church of Christ on Thursday evening, May 2, 2013

The St. Louis Association Council is pleased to invite you to an evening of fellowship, education, conversation, displays and workshops around the theme: Mission 4/1 Earth: 50 Great Days. One United Church on a shared resurrection witness for Planet Earth during 50 great days of greening up, powering down, and shouting out for the environment! That’s Mission 4/1 Earth!

Our keynote speaker will be the Rev. M. Linda Jaramillo, Executive Minister of Justice and Witness Ministries, responsible for the church’s work on human rights and social, racial and economic justice. She began serving in this position in 2005. She also serves on the United Church of Christ’s five member Collegium of Officers, the first Hispanic person to serve in such a position.

Please pick up more information and a registration form on the round table in the Gathering Space. Hope you can join us and get more connected with our UCC siblings in our St Louis Association!

Centering Prayer TONIGHT

Join us first & third Thursdays 6:45pm in Pastor Kevin’s office for silent prayer. We conclude by prayerfully considering one of the Scripture readings for the upcoming Sunday service. Questions?

Sue Stolze: 314-275-9017 scstolze@sbcglobal.net

Romans Bible Study Continues

Tuesday, May 7 | 3:00pm |Heritage Room

Everyone is welcome-this will be a great time of study, learning, exchange of ideas, and fellowship. For more information, please contact Gerry Rogers at 314-434-7122 or e-mail at gcr123055@aol.com

CoffeekConversation

Wednesday, May 8 | STL Bread Co | 8:00am

Located at Manchester & 270. Join us! Questions? Contact: Pastor Kevin: 314-872-9330 or kevin@parkwayucc.org

Joke of the week: Repair Estimate

When my printer’s type began to grow faint, I called a local repair shop where a friendly man informed me that the printer probably needed only to be cleaned. Because the store charged $50 for such cleanings, he told me, I might be better off reading the printer’s manual and trying the job myself.

Pleasantly surprised by his candor, I asked, “Does your boss know that you discourage business?”

“Actually it’s my boss’s idea,” the employee replied sheepishly. “We usually make more money on repairs if we let people try to fix things themselves first.”

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This Weekend at Parkway 4-28-2013

April 26, 2013 By admin

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April 28, 2013

Parkway United Church of Christ

2841 N Ballas Rd

St. Louis, MO 63131

314-872-9330

Adult Education

The Mar Thoma Church defines itself as “Apostolic in origin, Universal in nature, Biblical in faith, Evangelical in principle, Ecumenical in outlook, Oriental in worship, Democratic in function, Episcopal in character” and is a Reformed Church.

Prayer Updates

David and Marsha Peek – as they grieve and give thanks for his mother.

John Williams – healing from Monday’s shoulder surgery (birthday 27^th).

Family and friends of

Anna Chaney

as they grieve and give thanks.

Jim - cancer diagnosis; exploring tx options (Peggy Mohl’s brother).

Glenn Kumpula – major heart surgery yesterday; gallbladder surgery later.

Prrescription Drug Take Back Event

Sat, Apr27 2013 |10:00am-2:00pm | Town & Country Municipal Center

The Town and Country Police Department, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), will host a Prescription Drug Take Back Event to collect expired and unwanted prescription medication. For more information, please contact Detective Joe Giacopelli at 314-587-2864 or email atgiacopellij@town-and-country.org. Only medication from individuals will be accepted.

Join us for worship this Sunday…

As the new church began to grow, the disciples continued to be unsure of many things but were open to hearing the echoes of Jesus through the Holy Spirit. They were confronted with issues of diversity and inclusion. They listened for Jesus’ words and ways. They opened their minds and hearts to others who were different. They all grew in the faith and committed themselves to not hindering God.

Our scripture texts are Psalm 148, John 13:31-35 and Acts 11:1-8

We will receive the One Great Hour of Sharing collection

We will celebrate our 5^th Anniversary as an Open & Affirming Congregation (ONA).

Prayer Corner: Tuesday, April 30 | 1:00-3:00pm

Pray with Pastor Kevin in the Prayer Corner of the Sanctuary any time between 9:00-11:00am. Or pray any other time. The Prayer Corner-with a perpetual candle-has a current prayer list, prayer books, journal, kneeler and chairs.

The St. Louis Association of the United Church of Christ SPRING GATHERING at St. Lucas United Church of Christ on Thursday evening, May 2, 2013

Please pick up more information and a registration form on the round table in the Gathering Space. Hope you can join us and get more connected with our UCC siblings in our St Louis Association!

Joke of the week

Bank Name Mother decided that 10-year-old Cathy should get something “practical” for her birthday.

“Suppose we open a savings account for you?” mother suggested. Cathy was delighted.

“It’s your account, darling,” mother said as they arrived at the bank, “so you fill out the application.”

Cathy was doing fine until she came to the space for “Name of your former bank.” After a slight hesitation, she put down “Piggy.”

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See God in every person, place, and thing, and all will be well in your world. ~Louise Hay

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This Weekend at Parkway 4-21-2013 One Family Anniversary Celebration

April 19, 2013 By admin

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April 21, 2013

Parkway United Church of Christ

2841 N Ballas Rd

St. Louis, MO 63131

314-872-9330

Adult Education

No AE this Sunday. Join us next week, April 28, for

The Faith and People of Marthoma with Dr. Justin Sadhu, a cardiology fellow with Wash U, one of the members of the Marthoma congregation, as he presents the History of Marthoma Church at PUCC. We have been enjoying a wonderful sibling relationship with Marthoma for nearly five years. You have met and mingled with our neighbors at worship, fellowship and shared meals. How much do you know about their Marthoma history in general and the story of their particular congregation?Mar Thoma or Marthoma is Aramaic, meaning Saint Thomas. It is one of the Saint Thomas Christian churches tracing its origins to the evangelistic activity of Thomas the Apostle in the 1st century.

Prayer Updates

Honoring 50 yr PUCCers, John & Audrey Nourse this wknd.

Nina and Richard Hoch – as they grieve & give thanks for her sister.

John Williams – prepping for shoulder surgery April 26 (birthday 27^th)

David and Marsha Peek – as his mother begins hospice care in AZ.

Steve & Andrea Barnes – as his aunt nears the end of her life.

Shawnda – Pam Watkins’ niece – hospice care – chronic respiratory.

Victims, families, responders, perpetrator(s) in Boston.

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We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right. ~Nelson Mandela

Labyrinth: TODAY!

Friday, April 19| 2:00pm | meet in Pastor Kevin’s Office

Pray in motion with us as we walk the labyrinth at the Mercy Center at 2039 Geyer Road – just a hop, skip and a jump from church.

AWOL (Adventurous Women Out Late) TONIGHT!
Friday, April 19 | 6:30pm carpool from church | AMC Creve Coeur – 7:20pm showing of 42

Come see the #1 movie in America. In 1946, Branch Rickey put himself at the forefront of history when he signed Jackie Robinson to the team, breaking Major League Baseball’s infamous color line. But the deal also put both Robinson and Rickey in the firing line of the public, the press and even other players. Facing unabashed racism from every side, Robinson was forced to demonstrate tremendous courage and restraint by not reacting in kind, knowing that any incident could destroy his and Rickey’s hopes. Instead, Number 42 let his talent on the field do the talking — ultimately winning over fans and his teammates, silencing his critics, and paving the way for others to follow. [Learn even more and see a trailer at imdb.com]

“Solidarity Run/Walk” tomorrow morning (April 20) in Forest Park at 8:00. It is an informal walk/run just to show solidarity with the people of Boston. It will start at the visitors Center and then circle the Park, just look for the GO! St Louis tent. We have no idea how many people will show because it has been largely word of mouth, Facebook etc. If you have yellow and/or blue please wear as they are the colors of the Boston Marathon. It should been a nice day and the Park is beautiful right now.

Join us for worship this Sunday…

As we continue to celebrate our 175^th Anniversary as a faith community, join us for a One Family Worship Service this Sunday at 10:00am (Gathering Songs with Christopher Grundy begin at 9:50am – including a sung prayer that is helpful at this time of grief in our country). Help us to

celebrate our 50+ year members and welcome Pastor Emeritus John Nourse and Audrey Nourse! The scripture texts are Isaiah 42:1-9 , Luke 4:14-21 and 1Peter 2:9-10 with a sermon offered by John Nourse entitled Celebrating Our Call. We will enjoy inspiring music from the Choir, Voices of Grace, Cassie Schulenburg and Christopher Grundy. Please plan to stay after worship for a wonderful brunch. You won’t want to miss this meaningful and memorable morning.

The Not Just for Men’s group will tour the Cathedral Basilica,Tuesday, April 23 at 10:00am. Wewill meet at church at 9:30 am to travel there. After the tour we will go to lunch in the area. Please call Harold Cobb at 314-965-4147 or email ccjcobb@aol.com if you wish to go as we need to provide them with a headcount.

TED starts a new book April 23

When “Spiritual but Not Religious” is Not Enough

by Lillian Daniel. Rev. Daniel is a UCC pastor and writer of some of our denominations daily devotions that come by email every day. She’s earthy, devout, honest, angry, hilarious and always wise. Books are available in the office for $11.00. Read Part 1.

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This Weekend at Parkway 4-14-2013

April 11, 2013 By admin

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April 14, 2013

Parkway United Church of Christ

2841 N Ballas Rd

St. Louis, MO 63131

314-872-9330

Adult Education

The History of the Second Amendment with Burt Newman.

We hear something about guns every day.

Burton Newman is a local attorney with wide ranging experience. He has lectured state-wide on the Second Amendment and its interpretation.

Prayer Updates

David and Marsha Peek – as his mother begins hospice care in AZ.

Judy Schanbacher – recent surgery; lymph nodes clear; radiation tx.

Steve & Andrea Barnes – as his aunt nears the end of her life.

Tara Boland and family – her cancer has spread (PUNS family).

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“In the forest, in bright sunshine, when all the buds spring up, it is right in the middle of there that I like to sing a song.” (Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel, Gartenlieder, Opus 3, In the Forest)

Join us for worship this Sunday…

As we continue to sing our alleluias in this Easter season, we invite you to worship with us at 9:30am Traditional or 11:00am Informal this Sunday. Our scriptures are Psalm 30 and John 29:1-19. Jesus appears to the disciples again. This time he makes breakfast for them on the beach and asks some questions. Peter, who denied Jesus three times, is give the opportunity to respond to Jesus’ question three times: “Do you love me?”

[We will celebrate the sacrament of Baptism at 9:30am for Isabella Wills, daughter of Courtney and James Wills ... and little sister of Olivia.]

Fair Trade Chocolate and Coffee this Sunday!

We will be in the Gathering Space between services to meet your beverage needs or to indulge your chocolate craving. FYI-we do this to promote market share for cooperative farmers in lands far from here-places where fair competition within the global market needs a little extra boost.

175^th Anniversary Celebration

April 21, 2013 | One worship service at 10:00am | Brunch follows

Pastor Emeritis John Nourse and his wife, Audrey, are joining us. Pastor John is preaching. We want

everyone to be involved, volunteering to help and sharing in this festive event! There will be sign-up sheets in the gathering space.

TED starts a new book April 23

When “Spiritual but Not Religious” is Not Enough by Lillian Daniel. Rev. Daniel is a UCC pastor and writer of some of our denominations daily devotions that come by email every day. She’s earthy, devout, honest, angry, hilarious and always wise. Books will be available soon. Read Part 1.

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This Weekend at Parkway 4-7-2013

April 5, 2013 By admin

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April 4, 2013

Parkway United Church of Christ

2841 N Ballas Rd

St. Louis, MO 63131

314-872-9330

Adult EducationChildren’s Home Society (CHS) with Leslie Tucker

CHS provides a full spectrum of services for children in need of a permanent home. A home for children with significant disabilities from birth to 21 years of age, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our children are non-ambulatory and may have a combination of disabilities including cerebral palsy, cognitive disability, brain trauma and epilepsy. We also provide short-term stays for children whose caregivers need respite.

[Our own Karen Nolte is the Executive Director of CHS.]

Prayer Updates

John Nourse’s mother:

at home now with 24 hour care and hospice.

Judy Schanbacher: health issues.

QuoteWhat does your anxiety do? It does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow, but it empties today of its strength. It does not make you escape evil; it makes you unfit to cope if it comes. -Gerald May

Centering Prayer TONIGHTJoin us first & third Thursdays 6:45pm in Pastor Kevin’s office for silent prayer. We conclude by prayerfully considering one of the Scripture readings for the upcoming Sunday service. Questions? Sue Stolze: 314-275-9017 scstolze@sbcglobal.net

Join us for worship this Sunday…Traditional at 9:30am; Informal at 11:00am. Our scripture texts are Psalm 150 & John 20:19-31.

Afraid of Doors?

We are an Easter people! The psalm is a grand celebration with all kinds of music and praise! The Gospel lesson takes place on Easter night. The doors of the room where the disciples are gathered are locked due to fear. Jesus enters and reassures them by breathing peace upon them and sending them forth.

What are our locked doors? How are we shut away and paralyzed by our fears? Jesus can help – his peace can calm you and sustain you through it all…

We will celebrate the sacrament of Communion at our open table.

It’s a Give-a-Meal Sunday, so please remember to bring your gifts of non-perishable food items for our hungry neighbors.

Spring Singing this Saturday How about some spring singing? In the style of Christmas caroling to church members and friends, we will stop in on PUCC loved ones in nursing homes or their own homes. Meet at church at 9:00 on April 6.

CoffeekConversation

Tuesday, April 9 | STL Bread Co | 10:00am

Located at Manchester & 270. Join us! Questions? Contact: Pastor Kevin: 314-872-9330 or kevin@parkwayucc.org

Tuesday Evening Dialogue

2^nd & 4^th Tuesdays | 6:00pm | Heritage Room | Childcare provided

Join us this Tuesday, April 9 at 6:00pm for a potluck supper, followed by conversation about the book Proof of Heaven. Childcare provided.

175^th Anniversary Celebration

April 21, 2013 | One worship service at 10:00am | Brunch follows

Pastor Emeritis John Nourse and his wife, Audrey, are joining us. Pastor John is preaching. We want everyone to be involved, volunteering to help and sharing in this festive event!

There will be sign-up sheets in the gathering space.

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Parkway UCC Weekly E-News 3-24-2013

March 21, 2013 By admin

Weekly E-News

March 21, 2013

Parkway United Church of Christ

2841 N Ballas Rd

St. Louis, MO 63131

314-872-9330

Adult Education

9:30 & 11:00am

Ridding Ourselves of Racism-something else to give up for Lent. Fun-loving and faithful friend of PUCC. Father Frank Krebs, M.Div, has been serving as Pastor of Sts. Clare & Francis ECC (ecumenical-catholic-communion.org) in St. Louis since 2006. Frank has worked with various anti-bias/pro-reconciliation training organizations , including the National Conference for Community and Justice of St. Louis (formerly the National Conference of Christians and Jews), the Anti-Defamation League, and the Diversity Awareness Partnership.

Prayer Updates

Jeannette Mueller and John Kelly - married last Saturday.

Reggie Boon and family – celebrating her daughter’s recent wedding.

Mildred Hoxie - moving to be with family in the DC area this week.

Don Wandless - recovering from knee surgery – doing well.

Jackie Spence - more treatment following additional thyroid surgery.

The Lindquists as they grieve and give thanks for Uncle Carl Lindquist.

Richard Scherrer - healing after recent leg surgery.

Joke of the Week

Cassie was taking two of her grandsons on their very first train ride, from Dayton, Ohio, to Washington, DC.

A vendor came down the corridor selling Pop Rocks, something neither had ever seen before. Cassie bought each grandson a bag.

The first one eagerly tore open the bag and popped one into his mouth just as the train went into a tunnel. When the train emerged from the tunnel, he looked across to his brother and said: “I wouldn’t eat that if I were you.”

“Why not?” replied the curious brother.

“I took one bite and went blind for half a minute.”

Centering Prayer Tonight Join us first & third Thursdays 6:45pm in Pastor Kevin’s office for silent prayer. We conclude by prayerfully considering one of the Scripture readings for the upcoming Sunday service. Questions?

Sue Stolze: 314-275-9017 scstolze@sbcglobal.net

Worship with us this weekend - It’s Palm-Passion Sunday, the start of Holy Week. Worship with us at 9:30 Traditional or 11:00am Informal – and bring a friend, relative, neighbor. Our scriptures are Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29; Luke 19: 28-40 and Philippians 2:5-11 with a sermon entitled Out of the Middle.

Come wave your palm and place it in the cross and go with us toward the emotion and impact of this season.

How will you become a vehicle for Palm Sunday and Holy Week? What is God trying to accomplish through us right now?

We’ll extinguish our sixth Lenten Candle for the owner of the colt in the city.

Click here for Holy week schedule.

Easter Prayer Vigil

Good Friday through Easter Sunrise! Please sign up to be in prayer for at least one of the 36 hours at your home – not at church. PUCC Devotion materials are available in the Gathering Space or on our website (parkwayucc.org). There are a great deal of helps in the booklet-even activities and discussion starters for families with children/youth. Please make a plan now so you can hit the ground running when your specific time rolls around. Sign-up on the poster in the Gathering Space or email kevin@parkwayucc.org with the hour(s) that you would be willing to be in prayer – as you can imagine, the hours from midnight to 6:00am are still available Saturday and Sunday mornings. Thank you.

Camp MoVal Lenten Work Day

Saturday, March 23 | 9:00am-3:00pm | Camp MoVal | Union, MO

Your PUCC connection is Kris McKenzie:

kmck57@yahoo.com | 314-567-0429

Come join us for our annual Lenten Work Day at Camp MoVal on March 23 from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Work projects will include general site cleanup, pool cleaning, cutting and splitting firewood, screen repair, maintenance building cleanup and organization, trail maintenance and much more. All are welcome to come and participate, please make sure that anyone under 18 comes with an adult chaperone. We also ask that you please let the MoVal office know in advance of your attendance to make sure we have enough food for all of our volunteers and so we can plan an effective and efficient work day.

Thank you in advance for your support of Camp MoVal and our Outdoor Ministry programs. It is your support that makes our ministry possible. To confirm your presence at the Lenten work day, please email Jeremy.moval@mmsucc.org or call the Camp Office at 636-583-2730.

Labyrinth:

Tuesday, March 26 | 11:00am meet in Pastor Kevin’s Office

Pray in motion with us as we walk the labyrinth at the Mercy Center at 2039 Geyer Road.

TED Book Study continues March 26

2nd & 4th Tuesdays | 6:00pm Potluck/Conversation | Heritage Rm

Who hasn’t wondered if there really is an afterlife? The Christian faith promises us eternal life and enduring love. What does science say about these prospects?

Tuesday Evening Dialogue (TED) is studying of Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Afterlife by Dr. Eben Alexander. Dr. Alexander’s book is engrossing reading. Join TED Tuesday. Questions? Contact Dottie Dwyer (314-821-6073, jjdwyer@charter.net) or Mary Jo Cannon (314-469-3485, maryjo991@aol.com).

Easter Egg Hunt

Hundreds of eggs. Dozens of children. Over in seconds! Parkway’s children are already looking forward to the annual Easter Egg Hunt, held on Easter Sunday after both worship services. We are accepting individually-wrapped candy for this much-anticipated event in the Gathering Space until Palm Sunday.

The Not Just for Men’s Group will be making our annual visit to the Missouri Veterans’ home on Maundy Thursday, March 28, 201, to celebrate communion with our member, Ken Aston. We will plan to arrive there at 10:30am and also share lunch with Ken in the cafeteria. We will meet at the church at 10:00am to carpool. Please call or email Harold Cobb at 314-965-4147 or ccjcobb@aol.com if you plan to attend.

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The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well. – Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Worship with us this weekend: March 17, 2013

March 14, 2013 By admin

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March 14, 2013

Parkway United Church of Christ

2841 N Ballas Rd

St. Louis, MO 63131

314-872-9330

Adult Education

9:30 & 11:00am

Going with the Flo! Faith Journey-

Florence SimonsonFlorence has been a proud member of PUCC since 1996 and a part of the United Church of Christ her whole life-mostly here in St Louis. As a clergy spouse (Oh, how we continue to give thanks for Dick’s life and witness!), she has a deep and well informed love for the church. She has served the St Louis Association in countless roles. Florence has 3 adult children and 4 grandchildren.

Prayer Updates

Jeannette Mueller and John Kelly – marrying at PUCC this wkend.

Mildred Hoxie – moving to be with family in the DC area next week.

Don Wandless came through his knee surgery yesterday – already feeling the benefits!

Jackie Spence – additional surgery tomorrow, then radiation therapy.

Mark & Rachel and Caroline Tobin as they grieve and celebrate the life of his father (Rachel is Florence Simonson’s daughter).

The Lindquists as they grieve and give thanks for Uncle Carl Lindquist.

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We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love. There is some good in the worst of us and some evil in the best of us. When we discover this, we are less prone to hate our enemies. ~Martin Luther King Jr

Worship with us this weekend at 9:30am (Traditional) or 11:00am (Informal). Our scriptures are Psalm 126 and John 12:1-8. The sermon is A New Thing.

God is always doing a new thing – and sometimes old things in new ways. Mary-Martha-Lazarus have Jesus over for dinner again – old thing. Martha prepares the meal – old thing. Mary sits with Jesus – old thing. Mary anoints Jesus with a pound of costly perfume – a new thing. Judas is upset – an old thing.

As we move toward the end of Lent and into Holy Week, what old and new ways can we come up with to honor Jesus and love the people? How do we bless others?

We will extinguish another Lenten Candle – this one for Mary, the fragrant one.

Mission Moment: Heifer Project by PUCCer Andrea Barnes

Easter Egg Hunt

Retirement Home Tour March 21

On Thursday, March 21, Membership Care is sponsoring a tour of retirement centers in the west county area. We hope to visit three or four centers, and enjoy lunch together. If you are interested in finding out more about options that may be available, please join us. Carpooling will be available, and we will enjoy lunch together. Questions? Contact Judy Lindquist at 636-357-5209; cjjslind@charter.net.

Camp MoVal Lenten Work Day

Saturday, March 23 | 9:00am-3:00pm | Camp MoVal | Union, MO

Your PUCC connection is Kris McKenzie:

kmck57@yahoo.com | 314-567-0429

Joke of the Week

What did the worm say to the other when he was late home?

“Where in earth have you been?”

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Parkway UCC Weekly E-News 3-10-2013

March 8, 2013 By admin

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March 7, 2013

Parkway United Church of Christ

2841 N Ballas Rd

St. Louis, MO 63131

314-872-9330

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Adult Education

3/10 – 11:00am only

The Jesus Diaries: Who Jesus is to Me

This session, facilitated by Gerry Rogers, is based on a collection of nine personal essays to guide you on your Lenten journey. With relatable themes like Inconsistent on Jesus, Not Ashamed of Jesus, Saved Early by Jesus, The Giver of Second Chances, There’s Something about Jesus, and more, this blessing is from our UCC’s Stillspeaking Writers’ Group.

Prayer Updates

Marian Klausmeier - hospitalized; heart issues (Karla Shelton’s mom).

Lorine Collins - recuperating at Sunrise from fractured pelvis.

Don Wandless - preparing for knee surgery set for next Wednesday 3/13.

Jackie Spence - recent thyroid surgery; needs add’l surgery and treatment.

Joke of the Week

A young college co-ed came running in tears to her father. “Dad, you gave me some terrible financial advice!”

“I did? What did I tell you?” said the dad.

“You told me to put my money in that big bank, and now that big bank is in trouble.”

“What are you talking about? That’s one of the largest banks in the state,” he said. “There must be some mistake.”

“I don’t think so,” she sniffed. “They just returned one of my checks with a note saying, ‘Insufficient Funds.’”

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Piti, piti, zwazo fe nech li. Little by little, the bird builds its nest. – Haitian proverb

Sue Stolze: 314-275-9017 scstolze@sbcglobal.net

Serve, Set, Spike for Jesus! Three more weeks in the season!

PUCC Volleyball GAME THIS WEEKEND: Friday, March 8th at 6:35pm – always welcoming NEW PLAYERS…we’re always eager for you to join us!

Please arrive at St Lucas UCC by 6:20pm so we can make introductions and get warmed up. St Lucas is in South County – 11735 Denny Road, Saint Louis, MO USA 63126 [stlucasucc.org] Reminder: players need to be 16 years old or older for this recreational league. Questions? Contact kevin@parkwayucc.org

Worship with us this weekend at 9:30am (Traditional) or 11:00am (Informal). Remember, Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, so set your clocks and alarms forward one hour!

Our scriptures are Psalm 32 & Luke 15:1-3; 11b-32. The sermon is Round Trip. This morning’s psalm touches on distress, forgiveness, preservation, understanding, steadfast love, joy.

Jesus’ parable in the Gospel Lesson focuses on a reckless family – reckless in spending, complaining, forgiving, loving. We will take a look at the journey of forgiveness – from all angles. What does God expect? What is possible for us?

As we continue to learn about and partner with our 2nd Mile Lent/Easter missions, we will hear more about Neighborhood Houses from PUCCer Carmen Bumgarner.

This is Camp Sunday when we will celebrate Mo-Val, our Missouri Mid-South Conference Camp outside of Union, MO. Please wear your Camp T-Shirts from past summers if you have any! Learn more about Camp at campmoval.org

Fair Trade products will be available int he Gathering Space between services.

Choir Call If you would like to sing with the choir but can’t come on a regular basis, please consider joining us for Holy Week and Easter. Rehearsals on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m. beginning March 6. If you’d like to sing with us, please contact Barbara Raedeke at Braedeke@aol.com, or simply come to choir rehearsal on Wednesday evenings. You are most welcome!

Easter Egg Hunt

CoffeekConversation

Tuesday March 12 | STL Bread Co | 10:00am

Located at Manchester & 270. Join us! Questions? Contact: Pastor Kevin: 314-872-9330 or kevin@parkwayucc.org

TED New Book Study March 12

2nd & 4th Tues| 6:00pm Potluck/Conversation | Heritage Rm | Childcare

Who hasn’t wondered if there really is an afterlife? The

Christian faith promises us eternal life and enduring love. What does science say about these prospects?

Tuesday Evening Dialogue (TED) will begin a short study of

Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Afterlife

by Dr. Eben Alexander. Dr. Alexander’s book is engrossing reading. Join TED this Tuesday for a brief study. Books are available at local libraries. Questions?

Contact Dottie Dwyer: 314-821-6073|

jjdwyer@charter.net

or Mary Jo Cannon: 314-469-3485 | maryjo991@aol.com

Filed Under: Lent, News, Weekly Email, Worship

This Weekend at Parkway – February 24, 2013

February 21, 2013 By admin

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February 21, 2013

Parkway United Church of Christ

2841 N Ballas Rd

St. Louis, MO 63131

314-872-9330

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Adult Education

February 24 at 11:00am only

Rev. Mike Schuenemeyer, Minister for LGBT Concerns and HIV/AIDS Ministries in the United Church of Christ will be with us for worship and Christian Education for kids at 9:30am-with adults at 11:00am! Mike will be in St Louis to meet with Eden Theological Seminary students on Friday evening and will be the keynote speaker and workshop leader for the 2013 Gateway ONA Convocation on Saturday-you are invited!

Prayer Updates

Helen Williams – receiving hospice care at Stonebridge Care Center.

Kathleen Tarr – blood clot in chest; scheduling surgery in Ohio on Monday.

The family of Dorothy Tossing as they grieve and celebrate her life.

Joke of the Week

The Lord is My Shepherd

A Sunday School teacher decided to have her young class memorize one of the most quoted passages in the Bible – Psalm 23. She gave the youngsters a month to learn the chapter.

Little Rico was excited about the task – but he just couldn’t remember the Psalm. After much practice, he could barely get past the first line.

On the day that the kids were scheduled to recite Psalm 23 in front of the congregation, Rico was so nervous. When it was his turn, he stepped up to the microphone and said proudly, “The Lord is my Shepherd, and that’s all I need to know.”

Worship with us this weekend at 9:30am (Traditional) or 11:00am (Informal). Join us as we find ourselves in this second Sunday of Lent. Our scriptures are Psalm 27 and Philippians 3:17-4:1. We will snuff out another Lenten candle – which represent some of the individuals that affected Jesus’ identity. This one, the Psalmist, is willing to express the raw and real emotions of life. How do we allow our feelings to come the surface and inform us and others?

Musical Sundays resume this Sunday between services for children 4 years old through 5th grade. Voices of Grace, the middle and high school choir, continues to practice at 10:45am downstairs.

This weekend is also Book Sunday. All of our children – birth through 8^th grade – will receive an age appropriate book to help them in their faith journey.

Progressive Dinner Saturday, March 9 | 6:00 pm
Sign up now in the gathering space to attend Parkway’s annual progressive dinner. Generous Parkway hosts will prepare appetizers and main courses – adult guests travel to a different home for each. Everyone will then meet at PUCC for dessert. Children will be entertained at the church during the evening and join the group for dessert. Space is limited to 22 adults, so sign up now!

LYDIA’S HOUSE annual night for Hope and Healing

212 South Kingshighway Boulevard | St. Louis, MO 63108 | Tickets $125

An opportunity to help change the lives of women and children who have experienced domestic violence. Tickets, $125. Reservations by February 25.

Contact Laura Moore: 314-771-4411, x103

Open & Affirming – The Journey Continues! Keynote speaker and workshops around Bible Study, Youth and living further into being an inclusive church. We’d love to have 5-6 PUCCers attend this event at First Cong UCC in Webster Groves on Saturday, February 23 10:00am-3:00pm. Click here to register. See Kevin for more info.

TED New Book Study February 26

2nd & 4th Tues| 6:00pm Potluck/Conversation | Heritage Rm | Childcare

Who hasn’t wondered if there really is an afterlife? The

Christian faith promises us eternal life and enduring love. What does science say about these prospects?

Tuesday Evening Dialogue (TED) will begin a short study of

Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Afterlife

by Dr. Eben Alexander. Dr. Alexander’s book is engrossing reading. Join TED this Tuesday for a brief study. Books will be available for purchase in the church office and are available at local libraries. Questions?

Contact Dottie Dwyer: 314-821-6073|

jjdwyer@charter.net

or Mary Jo Cannon: 314-469-3485 | maryjo991@aol.com

Chili k Brownie Smackdown Returns March 3

Sunday, March 3 | after each service | Fellowship Hall

Will past winners again experience the thrill of victory or will a challenger finally upset the status quo? Find out on March 3! Bring a crock pot of chili or a pan of brownies to church on that Sunday for our 5th Annual Chili Cook-Off/Brownie Bake-Off sponsored by the Middle and Senior High Youth. Proceeds from this event will fund their summer mission trips. $5.00 for a bowl of chili, drink and dessert. Take-outs offered as well. Sign the poster in the Gathering Space to contribute.

Quote

When we enter a place of solitude, all the things that seemed so important to us recede in significance; what is truly important emerges into clarity. It is difficult to imagine any real breakthroughs without a solitary element in one’s spiritual life. ~Wayne Teasdale, The Mystic Heart

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This Weekend at Parkway – February 17, 2013

February 14, 2013 By admin

Weekly E-News

February 14, 2013

Parkway United Church of Christ

2841 N Ballas Rd

St. Louis, MO 63131

314-872-9330