For the past 2 years, the Ministerial Search Team (Team) has been following the Search and Call process recommended by the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) [DoC], as well as the Pine Valley Christian Church (PVCC) Constitution. Following is a look at the remaining steps: Post August 3: The Call Process If the congregational vote… Read more SENIOR MINISTER – SEARCH AND CALL PROCESS Pine Valley Christian Church
Pine Valley Christian Church serves the homeless and those in need the 3rd Saturday of every month at the Lord’s Diner. All you need to volunteer is a smile, a few hours and a food handlers card. Once you have your card, let Pamela Delaney know and we will get you signed to volunteer! You… Read more VOLUNTEER AT THE LORD’S DINER
The start of the school year is drawing near! At this time each summer, we begin collecting new clothing items that can be distributed to children whose families are not in a position to buy new clothes for them. As in the past few years, the number of families struggling with poverty is great. Providing… Read more CLOTHING DRIVE FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN
The August 2014 issue of The Kansas Messenger has two articles along with pictures about recent Pine Valley events. View on the online issue at http://www.kansasdisciples.org/messenger.html or the paper copy received in the mail.
Thanks to all those who have given me cards and stamps to help me with all the cards I mail. I am now mailing 15 cards a week. I do appreciate all your kindness. Nora Miller
Friends, this week Sally and I head for Oregon to spend a week with our daughter Elizabeth and her family and to celebrate my birthday. While we are away we will keep PVCC in my prayers. Faithful members have guided this congregation for the last 48 years, and I know this tradition will continue well… Read more FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR ~
May Approved Mission Council Available The Mission Council meeting minutes from May are now available. If you would like a copy, please contact Pamela in the office for an electronic or hard copy. Looking for Leaders As we look towards the future and come into the second half of the year, it is time to… Read more FROM THE PRESIDENT OF PINE VALLEY
I will be distributing statements to all who have pledged, showing pledged versus actual giving for January 2014 – June 2014. I received a question on the Pledged number. It represents six months, not the full year. Pledges are usually spread out over the full year, so I keep track of them on either a weekly… Read more GIVING STATEMENTS
Our friends at Taco Bell and Pizza Hut have joined us for the “Be a Child Hunger Hero” promotion. Running July 15, 2014, to August 12, 2014, participating restaurants are encouraging their guests to help local children in their community who experience hunger. Guests can donate $1, $3, $5 or the amount of their choice… Read more BE A CHILD HUNGER HERO AND HELP KIDS IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
I remember reading about a person who visited a small church in Georgia or one of the other southern states. He arrived in time to attend the adult education class before worship. There were four or five men in the group. He was surprised to see that they conducted their meeting according to a rather… Read more FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR ~