January 16, 2022
The church is God saying: “I’m throwing a banquet, and all these mismatched, messed-up people are invited. Here, have some wine.” – Rachel Held Evans
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Our Zoom worship is possible through the talents of people with a bit of tech wizardry. We have the good fortune to have Greg Yarnell run our zoom-worship slides this month. A big thanks to Greg! Our music director, AJ Beu has been sharing worship music via recorded videos from his home. Thanks, AJ!
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Several PVCC members are reading “Small Great Things” by Jodi Picoult. This 2016 book explores concerns of prejudice, race, and justice. This book has a Kindle version available to borrow through the Wichita Public Library system. The book is available to purchase from various vendors. Hint: I frequently buy my used books, online, from abebooks.com.
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Our start to 2022 has been slowed by covid infections and the ongoing pandemic. We have vacancies that need filled by volunteers. As of 1-16-2022, our congregation is short 3 Spirit Team facilitators and 3 Mission Council representatives. This affects all aspects of our shared life and ministry together.
Hospitality Spirit Team.
We need a Facilitator and a Mission Council member for our Hospitality Spirit Team. Anyone on the team can be the Mission Council representative for the team. It does not have to be the facilitator. Hospitality Spirit Team takes care of our celebrations by planning and coordinating seasonal and fellowship celebrations, such as the Agape and Thanksgiving feasts. The Team recognizes rites of passage for members and coordinates events such as weddings, graduations, and baby showers.
Support Services Spirit Team.
We need a Facilitator and a Mission Council member for our Support Services Spirit Team. Anyone on the team can be the Mission Council representative for the team. It does not have to be the facilitator.
Teaching/Wisdom/Knowledge Spirit Team.
We need a Facilitator and a Mission Council member for our Teaching/Wisdom/Knowledge Spirit Team. Anyone on the team can be the Mission Council representative for the team. It does not have to be the facilitator.
Please contact Melanie Naden if you want to volunteer for any of these positions.
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You’re invited to help with a fund raiser on Saturday, January 29, 2022 from 7:30 a.m. to 12 noon at Hillside Christian Church, 8330 E. Douglas, Wichita. Hillside Christian Church, Wichita, and the South Central District Disciples Men are hosting a pancake and sausage benefit breakfast for the First Christian Church of Mayfield Kentucky. Mayfield FCC was destroyed by the tornado that ravaged Kentucky and other states on December 10. They invite everyone to join them in helping our sister church in their time of need and enjoy some pancakes while doing so.
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From PVCC newsletter archives, this week in 1967: Mr. and Mrs. Joe Oliver and their children, Russ and Carma became the final signers of our charter book after being welcomed into the fellowship of our church last Sunday morning. The charter book was closed with 119 charter members.
— Melanie Naden, PVCC Moderator