Posts by Greg Yarnell

Reading: Being Wrong, Kathryn Schulz Synopsis: In Being Wrong, journalist Kathryn Schulz explores why we find it so gratifying to be right and so maddening to be mistaken, and how this attitude toward error corrodes relationships—whether between family members, colleagues, neighbors, or nations. Along the way, she takes us on a fascinating tour of human fallibility,…

It was a lesson in vulnerability, and a lesson in just how connected we are as the body of Christ. In late spring 2014, in a single weekend, First Christian Church, Tupelo, Mississippi, and First  Christian Church, Washington, North Carolina, were both destroyed.  A tornado ripped through  Tupelo, destroying residences, businesses, and of course, First Christian Church.  Members of First Christian Washington were also impacted by a tornado, and then lost their historic sanctuary to fire just days later. Two communities impacted; two historic congregations lost. But that isn’t the end of the story. Through Week of Compassion, Disciples from across North America responded quickly. Week of Compassion sent grants from its Compassion in Action fund immediately to help affected families at both churches, and on top of solidarity grants sent to each church from the Compassion in Action fund, Week of Compassion helped direct designated gifts to both Washington and Tupelo, providing resources for their interim needs and rebuilding.Through Week of Compassion, Disciples work to make sure there is a fair balance—through our  prayers, our hopes, and our resources. The Week of Compassion will be received on February 15th and 22nd at Pine Valley. Remember to bring your coin boxes!  

Each worship has a special theme: For Ash Wednesday it is “Broken Hearts.” Bring with you an item that symbolizes a broken heart. What does it mean to you? Place your symbol on the table in the Entrance Hall. Take time to see the symbols others have brought with them. Ask each other about them.…

Hello from the children of Pine Valley! During the month of February we are collecting food items to donate to the Kansas Food Bank. We chose this project as a way to spread hope, peace, joy, and love within our community–please help us share these gifts! The food bank’s list of greatest needs: Canned tuna,…

Father Roy Bourgeois will speak at Pine Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24th.  Father Roy is a human rights advocate and peace activist.  In 1980 Fr. Roy became involved in the issues surrounding U.S. policy in El Salvador after four U.S. churchwomen – two friends of his – were raped and killed by…