Christmas is more than a date on the calendar. It is a love story that comes to us wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger. Angels, shepherds and magi were drawn to the light of this love. And now it is our turn to journey to Bethlehem. The One who meets us there… Read more FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR ~ ADVENT / CHRISTMAS MEDITATION
We will begin a new Bible study on Sunday, January 5th at 9:00 am. Our text will be The Fourth Gospel: Tales of a Jewish Mystic by John Shelby Spong. Six copies will be ordered. If you would like us to order one for you, please let me or Pamela know so that we can… Read more NEW BIBLE STUDY TO BEGIN SOON
This Sunday, the second Sunday in Advent when we welcome Jesus as the Prince of Peace. Our readings are from Isaiah 11:1-10 and Matthew 3:1-12. The Isaiah passage appeals to me in a special way as I think about the message of peace. Indeed, it is often called “The Peaceable Kingdom.” It is a marvelous… Read more FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR ~ THOUGHTS FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
During our sermon last Sunday, Julie Lane reported on the Immokalee workers. PVCC members supported the Immokalee workers in the past when they called for a boycott of Taco Bell. These workers are now asking for our support in their efforts to encourage Wendy’s and Kroger Food to join the Fair Food Program (FFP). FFP… Read more REPORT ON THE IMMOKALEE WORKERS
First, I want to thank members and friends of PVCC for giving me the opportunity to go to Fort Benning, Georgia with Julie Lane. We had a great experience with the thousands of others who gathered this year to call for the closing of the School of Americas. We will share some of the highlights… Read more FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR ~
It was a wonderful moment to share our Thanksgiving with Life Transformation Church. With great food, the time was memorable. I would like to use email to send quarterly contribution statements. Email has the advantages of being timely and less cost. The disadvantage is the possible lack of privacy. Your name, address, dates given, and… Read more Dear Pine Valley Family and Friends,
Please plan to attend our annual business meeting scheduled for December 15 shortly after the worship service. We need to elect officers for 2014 and approve the 2014 budget. The nominee for President is Natalie Byington. The nominee for Treasurer is Jon Lane. We will need to replace Jon as Financial Secretary. Greg Yarnell has… Read more ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL BUSINESS MEETING ON DECEMBER 15
My granddaughter called me on Monday evening and asked if I could meet with her to discuss an English assignment she had for school. Feeling honored by the request I eagerly agreed and went to meet her—without asking about the assignment. When I met her she showed me a copy of Elie Wiesel’s Night and… Read more FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR ~ A DIFFERENT REASON FOR THANKSGIVING
On Sunday, December 1st, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm there will be an Advent Workshop with stations of different activities and advent reflections, followed with a Soup Luncheon. See Amanda Martin for more information.
In mid-December, we interview 3 candidates for the Senior Minister position. We are currently: writing, compiling, and finalizing interview questions; completing the Senior Minister job description; and pulling items together for the PVCC Promotional Package each candidate will receive prior to the interview. We will continue to keep you updated. Please don’t hesitate to pose… Read more UPDATE FROM THE MINISTERIAL SEARCH TEAM