The Pastor's Musings

1June 2011 Volume 64 No. 4PHCC (Pulaski Heights Christian Church)web: phcc-lr.orgInside this IssuePastor's MusingsPHCC Ministries of ImportanceNew Member PhotoJune 2011 Birthdays & EventsJuly 2011 Birthdays & EventsGetting ConnectedPhoto Comparisonpg 1pg 1pg 2pg 4pg 4pg 5pg 6Please Continue to Pray for these:Anne Pierce & Family, Leon, Raney, Patton,Susan, Chris, Michael, Bobby, Carolyn,Louise, Hattie, Ron, Jean H.PHCC is a Hillcrest community church. It hasbeen located at the corner of Spruce and Hillcrestsince 1927. The congregation is affiliated withthe Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).Our email: lrphcc@gmail.comThe Pastor's MusingsPHCC Ministries of ImportanceFeed the HungryEvery third Wednesday PHCC provides the boiledeggs, orange juice and human power to Feed theHungry at the Salvation Army building in LittleRock. There is no need to peel the eggs, just boil 'emand bring 'em. The distribution begins promptly at7:00 AM and ends promptly at 7:30AM. It goes onevery weekday. We Help out on this one Wednesdaya month.Contact Tim Woodard, or Holly for information.More information is also available on the websiteunder “Faith Opportunities.”Arkansas Foodbank is involved in disaster reliefto those who are displaced by flooding all overArkansas this Spring. They “work alongside the RedCross, Salvation Army and other organizations thatserve as first and second responders in times ofemergency,” according to the Foodbank newsletter.To pg. 2A few weeks ago in the middle of a sermon, Iasked you all to share with me - “Where haveyou seen God this week?”I cried when I read the responses. I am sograteful for each and every one of you — youbless my life incredibly. It was most interestingto me that the majority of the responses had todo with people . Real, live, flawed, breathinghuman beings that reflect the love, thegoodness, the caring, the joy, the faith thatChrist instills in us when we are indeedAbiding in God pg. 22011The Good News –ToJune

“Musings” from pg. 1“Ministries” from pg. 1Summertime offers a special challenge forFoodbank. In a special memo, director PhyllisHaynes points out that “for many kids in central andsouthern Arkansas, the meals they receive throughtheir school breakfast and lunch programs are theonly ones they can count on.” These are suspendedwhen school is out, so Foodbank works through 350partner agencies to provide food to these childrenand other struggling persons in the affected areas.“Just 1 provides enough food for three meals!”the memo points out. “Summer is no vacation whenyou're hungry.”The Arkansas Foodbank has a website. Pleaseread about their programs on the linked page.Family Promise – May 15-22, 20112Psalm 8 speaks of this:When I look at your heavens, the work of yourfingers, the moon and the stars.what arehumans that you are mindful of them, mortalsthat you care for them? Yet you have made thema little lower than God, and crowned them withglory and honor. You have given them dominionover the works of your hands; you have put allthings under their feet .O Lord, our Sovereignhow majestic is your name in all the earth!Remember this — that God has chosen you —to do the work of Christ — to care, to love, toheal, to work, to comfort, to share, toencourage —You have a unique purpose hereon earth. Praise be to God!God bless you all! Peace,— Rev. Holly PattonRaneeHarpPulaski Heights Christian ChurchWhat a rewarding week for so many! PHCC hadthe privilege of hosting Crystal and her childrenReese, Lexi and Sean. We were pleasantly surprisedwhen they peeked in the sanctuary door duringSunday worship. They weren’t expected until about12:30 pm, but what a great treat for everyone to meetthem early.It was pure serendipity that the church was havinga potluck that day, and more so that we had greatTo pg. 3(501) 663-81494724 Hillcrest Ave. Little Rock, AR 72205lrphcc@gmail.comwww.phcclr.orgSunday Worship 10:50 a.m.Rev. Holly Patton PastorMusic Director Betty Jo ThibaultMusician Bill WardMusic Ministry Stephen & Jeannie CrossThe Good News – June 2011

3“Ministries” from pg. 2weather for eating outdoors. The family loved themeal – especially Lexi, who may have been spiedmaking a return trip for her favorite dish (friedchicken). The occasion was perfect for many membersto get to know Crystal a little better.A special shout out for one host in particular thisrotation. Although she would not want theacknowledgement, Jamie Tribo and her good friendVanna have been such faithful hosts to families forseveral years now. Jamie and Vanna are in medicalschool. After the families settle down, they alwayswhip out their laptops in their bedroom (the library)and get to studying! In addition to preparing Sundaydinner and spending Sunday evening this time,Jamie desired to spend more nights if needed. Lastly,Jamie said she has other friends who will volunteerin the future for overnight duties if openings exist.Jamie and Vanna, thank you for everything.A few more highlights of the week ClairettaCogdell (one of our QQUMC partners) and herdaughter Connie spent the night Tuesday. Clairettadiscovered one of Lexi’s hidden talents – playing thepiano. Lexi was very impressive, in fact she is amulti-talented young lady.Pam and Rita served a delicious pot roast onThursday. What Reese enjoyed the most was thekickin’ basketball game he and Rita got into (eventhough Rita bested him by two points). Reese spentevery second he could shooting hoops.Friday night was the scene for a fun game ofMonopoly. At 11:30 pm, we were all pooped and calledit a draw!Friday night was also a shining example how theFamily Promise program sells itself, once people seeit in action. Matt McLeod (one of our resident artistsupstairs) was having an art show that evening.Matt’s sister was in attendance, and was soimpressed with the program that she approached usabout serving the next rotation.Saturday was a blast as we all hiked from thechurch through the woods to Allsopp Park. Here arethe kids playing with others in the stream – underMama’s watchful eye!Sunday was a great ending for the week. Ithappened to be Lexi’s tenth birthday and she was soexcited and honored to be presented a birthday cake(complete with lit candles) during the service. Didanyone else about choke up when she said to thechurch, “Thank you for being so nice to us.” AsCrystal was getting into her car to go to the nextchurch, she offered the exact same sentiment. Thankyou, Crystal and family for allowing us to serve you.PHCC FAMILY PROMISE VOLUNTEERSMay 15-22, 2011Sunday Dinner and Overnight: Jamie Tribo andVannaMonday Overnight: Evelyn BehrleTuesday Dinner: Alan and Bonita JohnsonWednesday Dinner: Gena WilfongThursday Dinner: Rita Jernigan and Pam HendrickSaturday Overnight: Tim Woodard, JessicaMathews, Tammy Odom and Bart NewsomThe Good News – June 2011

4Birthdays in June 1 – Lynn Sigmund; 6 – Gina Baity, Jada Webb; 12 – TannerSummerlin; 13 – Sara K. Johnson; 24 – Marge LaPointe; 25 – John W. Graves.Events of note 15 - 7:00 AM Feed the Hungry at the Salvation Army; 19 – PotluckLuncheon! Sign July Birthday cards!Mark Bible Study concludes on June 12.A 3-week study of The Holy Spirit : June 19, 26, July 03.Birthdays in July 5 – Jan Painton; 6 – Shelbi Summerlin; 9– Robert Bacon, SusanGordon; 10 – Linda Hampton; 12 – Cassie Tipton; 17 – Angela Frazier; 19 – AlexSummerlin, Jay Summerlin; 23- Alan Johnson, Greg Pendleton; 25 – Lori Smart, GenaWilfong; 31 – Betty Jo Thibault.Events of note 17 – Potluck Luncheon! Sign August Birthday cards! 19 - 7:00 AM Feedthe Hungry at the Salvation Army.Sunday School Study: The Psalms July 10, 17, 24Did you know we had 25 people (and two dogs!) whoparticipated in the Walk for commUnity last November 7?There'll be plenty of room for you at the 2011 Walk!The Good News – June 2011

5Getting Connected with PHCCTo the left is the sidebar menu that appearson each page of the PHCC website: phcclr.org.Some links are not up to date, but we'retrying to make everything up-to-the-minute.Already, the Calendar link displayseverything that is in the Event List. Whenthere is too much information, you get a linkthat will pop open a window with everyevent for a date, or with the information foran individual event.The Calendar features all known birthdays,church events, Board meetings, Potlucks,Sunday School class information. Our aim isto make the website a clearing house forchurch information for those who haveaccess to the Worldwide Web.To the right is a miniature version of thepresent web page for July 2011 events.You already know that each issue of TheGood News appears on the website forreading or downloading (for four issuesback).You may also Hear Sermons on the website.We ask that you use the website to keepabreast of what is happening, and for ourmembers who don't have internet access,give them a call and keep them informed,too. It will build the PHCC community, andallow everyone who is a regular attender or aprospective member, to know what is goingon in our growing church community.Also, if you are on Facebook. Become a friendof PHCC and request to join the group PHCCRegulars to be kept abreast of the latestdevelopments at our church.The Good News – June 2011

6Photo comparison.a year makes quite a difference!The Good News – June 2011

The Pastor's Musings A few weeks ago in the middle of a sermon, I asked you all to share with me - “Where have you seen God this week?” I cried when I read the responses. I am so grateful for each and every one of you — you bless my life incredibly. It was most interesting to me that the majority of the responses had to do with people .