This is an exciting week with the Supreme Court ruling that has made Marriage Equality legal in the state of Kansas! A group of clergy in support of Marriage Equality met Wednesday morning at Pine Valley. I was excited by the participation. There were 8 altogether who met. Other clergy dropped by later in the… Read more CAROLYN’S CORNER
I have a friend on Facebook who is doing a new challenge for November. It’s called #ThanksLiving 2014. Each day you take a picture to fit the theme of the day. For instance, Day 1 is gratitude. Day 3 is receive. Day 6 is serve. For Day 1 my friend posted a photo of a… Read more CAROLYN’S CORNER
WOW!!! That’s the word that best expresses my feelings for the fantastic welcome Ken and I have received by Pine Valley Christian Church. Thank you to those who brought lunches and dinners. Thank you to those who came to our house and helped us unpack boxes and to help us with the tasks it takes… Read more CAROLYN’S CORNER
Dear Friends, This is my last contribution to the Communicator as your Interim Pastor. I’ll keep it brief. I came to Pine Valley just about two years ago to the day. We were strangers then—seems hard to believe—and now we are friends, good friends. Sally and I cherish the time we have been together. We… Read more FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR
This Sunday is World Wide Communion Sunday. We celebrate our connection to the historic church and to the global church. Communion ware from many lands will be used in the service. Looking ahead on October 12th we will commission Lorrie Beck, Carmen Bell, Gaye Clements and Muffin Overstreet as they prepare to go to South… Read more FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR
The worship service this Sunday celebrates the Peoples Climate March that took place in New York City last Saturday. Estimates of the number of participants range from 100,000 to 400,000. Archbishop Desmond Tutu said, “We are on the cusp of a global transition to a new safe energy economy, a transition that unites people in… Read more FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR
Last Sunday I suggested a way to help congregations and pastors to work together as a team with shared goals and expectations. I thought it would be helpful to summarize my thoughts for possible future use. A chart based on what I suggested would look something like this: Key Ministry Areas Desired Result/Spirit Team Pastor’s… Read more FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR ~ CREATING A COMMON MINISTRY
It’s August. Parents and children are getting ready for school. Football fans are checking their gear for tailgate parties. Baseball fans are anticipating the playoffs. And Rev. Carolyn Schwarz and her husband, Ken, are preparing for their move to Wichita. October, their expected month of arrival will be here sooner than we expect. Let me… Read more FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR ~
Dear Friends, First things first. Let me say, ”Thank you for the wonderful card shower for my birthday.” What fun. I received several cards at home and many kind e-notes. You brightened my day!! Thank you. I told a friend that I was turning 70 and she said, “Come on in, the water is fine.”… Read more FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR ~
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 ~