Under God’s Wing Luke 13:31-35 This week’s reading is tough, but has a hidden gem in it. So stay with me. Jesus is aware that what he is preaching is dangerous to him because it is problematic for the rulers of Jerusalem. Dissent is always dangerous to some degree but it was especially dangerous in… Read more Worship Reflection Sunday, March 13, 2022
As of Sunday, March 13, 2022, Pine Valley Christian Church is moving to a Mask Optional position. We are also stating we are a Mask Affirming church which means that anyone may decide that wearing a mask is the right decision for them. Wearing – or not wearing – a mask will both be accepted;… Read more PVCC MASK UPDATE
You’re invited to join the 9am Sunday morning adult class. The adult class began sharing the book, “If God Is Love, Don’t Be A Jerk” by John Pavlovitz. David and Sally Hansen are leading the class and have discussion questions at the end of the book. If you do not have a book or need… Read more Adult Education
Even in the Desert Luke 4:1-13 Friends we are in the desert and we want nothing more than to escape. War threatens the world. A pandemic continues to impose and threaten us. Racism continues. Gun violence continues. Poverty continues. Prices rise. Our churches struggle, our souls struggle. Much of what we see and endure overwhelms… Read more Worship Reflection Sunday, March 6, 2022
Scriptures for this Lenten season are filled with parables and promises of God’s abundant and expansive grace. Jesus as a mother hen, a prodigal son welcomed home, a fig tree nurtured with care and hope, precious oil poured out lovingly and freely, stones shouting out with praise —these sacred texts are brimming with a gospel… Read more 2022 Expansive Lenten Journey — Full To The Brim
SAVE YOUR STUFF!! The return of the all-church garage sale will be May 5-7!! Be sure to check all your nooks and crannies for treasures. Clean out those closets and drawers! Leave no area untouched. It WILL be sold!
The Grand Opening of the Pine Valley Perk was a SUCCESS! The new coffee bar has been remodeled, renovated and renewed thanks to the efforts ! Many members ventured out to worship and then join together for some socializing at the “Perk”. A special thank you to all who worked to make this happen, from… Read more Pine Valley Perk is OPEN!
Luke 9:28-36, (37-43a) Sometimes it is just easier to go through life with low or absolutely no expectations. Then you don’t have to worry when things happen – whether good or bad. It’s all just part of life. It’s sort of the philosophical stoics idea. No emotion is better than unexpected highs and lows. I… Read more WORSHIP REFLECTION SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2022
PVCC’s own Sheila Kinnard is directing The Kansas African American Museum’s first theatrical production, “CANAAN”. Dates April 1, 2, and 3, at Crown Uptown Theatre. Reservations and tickets are required. “CANAAN” tells the coming-of-age story of a teenager and his community, caught between love, activism, and spirituality during one of the most tumultuous years in… Read more Another PVCC Celebrity
As we are back at PVCC for in-person worship, we are back in the giving spirit and bringing non-perishable food items for the Kansas Food Bank. A donation box is located in the GMSJ corner of the east foyer. And, don’t forget to bring your loose change for the Food4Kids program. Let’s fill ’em up!… Read more FOOD DRIVE