Matters of Faith Sermon Series in August

Parkwood United Methodist Church will take a look at Matters of Faith  as a sermon series through the month of August.

08/06/17  Matthew 14:13-21  “Scarcity”

08/13/17 Matthew 14:22-33 “Fear”

08/20/17 Matthew 15:21-28 “Silence”

08/27/17 Matthew 16:13-20″Secrets”

 

Join us for worship each Sunday at 11:00 am.


 


Share Your Gifts of Music

Are you a musician? Do you sing or play an instrument? Have you always wanted to be in the choir but too busy to commit to the regular schedule? Summer is a great time to share your gifts without a long term commitment.

If you are interested in providing a special musical offering for the Worship Service during the summer, please contact Desiree Davis Omburo.


 


Come to the Table Returns July 15th

Come to the Table will take a hiatus for the months of May and June. Please mark your calendar for July 15, 2017 which will be our next Saturday night gathering. I’ll send more details for July’s Come to the Table soon.


 


Come to the Table – Saturday, April 22nd

 Come to the Table - Saturday, April 22, 2017

Join us as we gather around the table for food and worship, Saturday April 22nd at 5:30 pm.

We will close the service with communion.


 


Come to the Table – Saturday, March 18th

Come to the Table Worship Service 3/18/2017Join us as we gather around the table for food and worship, Saturday March 18th at 5:30 pm.

We will close the service with communion.


 


Lenten Worship Focus

2017 Lenten Season at Parkwood UMCLiving Our Baptismal Calling

Lent is popularly known as a season for individual self examination, penitence, and “giving something up” as a spiritual discipline. It seems to be primarily inwardly and negatively focused. It’s commonly seen as being about what’s wrong with me as an individual and what I’m willing to do to improve myself.

While self-examination and some individual work are part of the work of Lent, the early church developed Lent to be primarily “other-focused.” Lent was created as the final leg of intense preparation and support for people who had chosen to learn to live the way of Jesus. It was, we might say, a kind of finishing school for those preparing for baptism and lifelong Christian discipleship.

Each week, our scripture readings correspond to a section of our baptismal vows. Our time of worship will be an occasion to celebrate and contemplate what it means to live out one or more of these vows.

 

Important Dates & Times of Worship at Parkwood United Methodist Church during Lent

Tuesday, Feb. 28 – Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner (6PM, Fellowship Hall)

Wednesday, March 1 – Ash Wednesday Service, “Remember, You Are Dust” and Imposition of Ashes (7PM, Sanctuary)

Sunday, March 5 – First Sunday of Lent, “RENOUNCE” and Holy Communion

Sunday, March 12 – Second Sunday of Lent, “ACCEPT” v St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon (12:15, Fellowship Hall)

Saturday, March 18 – Come to the Table (5:30PM, Fellowship Hall)

Sunday, March 19 – Third Sunday of Lent, “CONFESS”

Sunday, March 26 – Fourth Sunday of Lent, “NURTURE”

Sunday, April 2 – Fifth Sunday of Lent, “BELIEVE!”

Sunday, April 9 – Palm/Passion Sunday

The children will process and wave palm branches.

Thursday, April 13 – Maundy Thursday

Common Meal (6:15 PM, Fellowship Hall)

Service (7:00PM, Sanctuary with Holy Communion)

Friday, April 14 – Good Friday

Stations of the Cross (6PM)

Tenebrae Service (7PM)

Sunday, April 16 – Easter

Sunrise Service (6:30AM), breakfast at Beneti’s

Traditional Service (11AM, Sanctuary, Flowering of the Cross and Holy Communion) Please bring fresh cut flowers to adorn our rustic cross, transforming the cross from death to new life.


 


Lenten Study Opportunity

2017 Lenten Season at Parkwood UMCOn Tuesday Evenings (February 28 – April 11) Pastor Anita Taylor will offer CREED: What Christians Believe and Why” written by Adam Hamilton. Together, we will explore the Apostles’ Creed during the Lenten Season. We will meet from 7:00-8:30 pm in the Jacob Classroom. All are welcome!


 


Come to the Table – February 18th at 5:30 pm

Come to the Table - FebruaryJoin us as we gather around the table for food and worship, Saturday February 18th at 5:30 pm.

We will close the service with communion.


 


Come to the Table – Saturday January 21st at 5:30 pm

Come to the Table - January 21, 2017Join us as we gather around the table for food and worship, Saturday January 21st at 5:30 pm.

Dinner will be Pot Luck! Bring a dish to share.

We will close the service with communion.


 


Advent at Parkwood United Methodist Church

Advent at Parkwood United Methodist Church

 

Join Parkwood United Methodist Church for special worship services during Advent as we prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus.

 

Sunday, Nov. 27 – First Sunday of Advent (11:00 AM)

Hanging of the Greens & Communion

Sunday, Dec. 4 – Second Sunday of Advent (11:00 AM)

Moravian Love Feast

Sunday, Dec. 11 – Third Sunday of Advent (11:00 AM)

 The Choir will present their Christmas Cantata “The Silence and the Sound” by Heather Sorenson

Sunday, Dec. 18 – Fourth Sunday of Advent (11:00 AM)

 Lessons and Carols

Wednesday, Dec. 21 –Longest Night Service (7:00PM)

Attentive to the needs of those who may feel blue at Christmas, you are invited into a sacred space with others who may be living through dark times. This service will be reflective, accepting of where we really are, while holding out healing and hope.

Saturday, Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve Service (7:00PM)

 Join us for our candlelight and communion worship service at 7:00 pm. We will have two (2) Special Offerings for this service. Please see the other text boxes about our special offerings.

Sunday, Dec. 25 – Christmas Day Service (10:00 AM)

No Sunday school or coffee gathering. Just come as you are as we celebrate the birth of our Savior.

Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017 – New Year’s Day Service (10:00 AM)

 No Sunday school or coffee gathering. Just come as you are as we start the new calendar year together.