We will be providing a Fiesta meal for Wichita Transgender Community Network (WiTCoN) on Thursday, September 15. Please sign up with Lisa or Jan Elliott to bring dinner items. The Wichita Transgender Community Network (WiTCoN) provides the local transgender community with support and networking opportunities with one another as well as with the larger Wichita… Read more WiTCoN Fiesta
Pine Valley will be doing a school supply drive again this year for Oaklawn Elementary School. There will be a box in the foyer where you can drop your supplies during the next two Sundays Aug. 21 and 28. See full list of needed supplies bellow or pick up a hard copy of the supplies… Read more School Supply Drive
September 23 – 24 Disciples Center at Tawakoni The retreat “Walking After God: Insights for Being a Committed Follower of Christ” will be led by Ray Gryder, Director of Men’s Ministry for the Christian Church in Virginia. Ray’s presentations will be drawn from his soon-to-be-published book. Two pre-retreat experiences are offered: Come early on Friday… Read more Disciple Men’s Retreat-Walking With God
August 12-13, beginning at 6:30 pm Disciples Center at Tawakoni Cost: $35 per person While this retreat has a primary focus on helping teen boys and their father figures to begin a journey of growing up to be like Jesus, any man is welcomed who wishes to discover how to develop Christ-like character. The retreat… Read more Disciple Men’s Amazing Odyssey Retreat
Habitat for Humanity 30th Anniversary Bash Saturday, September 17 – 6 p.m. Emprise Bank Atrium 257 N. Broadway St. Enjoy food, drinks, and music; Live and silent auctions Contact Lorrie Beck for more information.
Sat., September 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Great Plains Nature Center Cost: Free! Join Great Plains Nature Center for a day of fun featuring our state insect, the honey bee, and all its many buzzin’ cousins who help pollinate plants! We’ll have bee films in the Coleman Auditorium and lots of fun crafts and activities both… Read more Pollinator Party
Carolyn’s Corner: We have the privilege of welcoming Mark Johnston to Pine Valley Christian Church at the end of July. Mark is the Executive Director for the Open and Affirming Ministry Program, an arm of the GLAD Alliance of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The GLAD Alliance is made up of members of the… Read more Carolyn’s Corner
Habitat for Humanity Women’s Build Wichita Habitat for Humanity will be sponsoring their pre-Women Build event – Women’s Power Lunch – on Thursday, August 11 @ 11:30 a.m. at the Petroleum Club. As a member of the Board of Directors, Lorrie Beck has access to a table of 8 for the Power Lunch. If you’d… Read more Habitat for Humanity Women’s Power Lunch
Equipping You to be an Effective LGBT Ally Mark Johnston, Executive Director of the Open and Affirming Ministry program at the Glad Alliance will lead a workshop on being more effective LGBT allies from 10-2 p.m. on Saturday, July 30, in the Great Hall at PVCC. A panel discussion and lunch “table talk” are also… Read more Beyond the Welcome Mat
Book Club will meet again at 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 10, at Dena Martin’s home, 315 N. Old Manor. The new book is The Cherry Harvest by Lucy Sona. About the Book: A memorable coming-of-age story and love story, laced with suspense, which explores a hidden side of the home front during World War… Read more Book Club: The Cherry Harvest