A Message From Our Senior Pastor
“The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it.”
— Michelangelo
Unveiled in 1504, Michelangelo’s sculpture of David has been described as the ultimate masterpiece. This stunning work, located in the Gallery of the Accademia di Belle Arti in Florence, expresses the pinnacle of the artist’s genius. On a trip to Italy this past spring, Karen and I stood speechless as we gazed upon this magnificent creation. It is, quite simply, the image of perfection.
The church, the body of Christ, is God’s living masterpiece on earth. You and I are the physical manifestation of God’s love for all. Because of this, it is both our privilege and our responsibility to create a work of art that both inspires and transforms the lives of others. This is our aim and purpose at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church.
Thank you for your generous financial support of our many ministries this past year. Contributions in 2011 reached a record high, and all apportionments and budget expenses were paid. Likewise, financial commitments for 2012 are up by a whopping eight percent. Incredible!
Of course, our financial success is merely an outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual desire to serve God and neighbor in all that we do. It would be impossible to list the myriad life-changing ministries that flow out of PHUMC. From cradle to grave, we have the blessing of participating in this living work of art called “church.”
Beginning February 26, our Sunday morning schedule will change in order to more fully accommodate the people God has called us to love—those who may not have heard the message of Christ, crucified and risen. Concurrent worship services will be celebrated in the Sanctuary and Wesley Hall at both 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. These four services will allow for additional worship space and more user-friendly time slots. Sunday school will fall between the two hours of worship.
An ongoing shuttle service will be provided from War Memorial Stadium to the front door of the church from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The greatest gift you can offer the church during this transition is a willingness to ride the shuttle. It is an easy and convenient mode of transportation, and it will leave more on-site parking spaces for our guests.
Our aim is high as we continue to mold this masterpiece called PHUMC. Thank you for being a part of this “body.” Thank you for being an artist!
Together in ministry,
Britt Skarda
