Posts by Greg Yarnell

While contemplating the image and the meaning of the wedge blade it occurred to me that the phrase which represents the wedge blade has changed at least twice. I discovered an old PVCC document on which the last phrase ended with “for the sake of all men. This was in the 60’s.  It’s no surprise…

“Sometimes the best evangelism is simply telling people you’re a Christian and then not being a complete jerk.” – John Pavlovitz * * * * * * * PVCC Constitution At our August 28 meeting, we will revisit the PVCC Constitution. In June, parts of the Constitution were suspended until August 31 to allow the…

Luke 12:32-40 “From Fear to Faith” The movement in the gospel lesson today is from fear to faith, from inaction to action. Luke begins by telling us that Jesus calls his followers “little flock.” This was not a megachurch. He is using the diminutive case. Take a look around. This is a little flock. I…

“You have to be grateful whenever you get to someplace safe and okay. Even if it turns out it wasn’t quite where you were heading.” – Anne Lamott * * * * * * * News from this morning’s congregational chat. Our thanks to Maribeth Yarnell for getting the “Donate” button working on our Facebook…

I have been advised that it would be a good idea to explain the symbol of the wedge blade, on our communion table, in partner with the cross. The wedge blade has been a part of Pine Valley worship since Connie and I joined in the early 70’s. It has been the symbol for the…