What is Circles? It’s a transformational approach that partners volunteers and community leaders wtih families wanting to make the journey out of poverty! Each Circle initiative consists of families working to get out of poverty and several middle and upper income “Allies” who befriend them and lend support. Circles seeks to expand social capital by… Read more WICHITA CIRCLES NETWORK – VOLUNTEER TRAINING TO BECOME AN “ALLY”
The Faith Sharing and Teaching, Wisdom & Knowledge Spirit Teams are “teaming” up for the season of Lent. We are organizing a Lenten study in a small group format that introduces newer members and reacquaints longer-term members to PVCC’s history both structurally (house church) and theologically. The Lent study will consist of 5 articles written… Read more SEASON OF LENT
December 29, 2013 Matthew 2: 13-23 Pine Valley Christian Church Rev. David Hansen I’d like to begin with an observation. Matthew is the only New Testament writer who tells us about Herod and the massacre of the children. The other gospel writers don’t say anything about this. We don’t read about it Paul’s letters or… Read more The Risk of Faith
Those of us who have the joy and privilege of sharing in the ministry of Pine Valley Christian Church wish everyone a Joyous and Very Merry Christmas and Holiday Season. David, Amanda, Jeff, Judy and Pamela
We hope everyone has been enjoying the special Advent anthems from our choir. Be sure and make plans to attend on Sunday, December 22 as we have planned a special worship service of stories, scripture and carols. Our Candlelight Christmas Eve service on Tuesday, December 24 will be from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. WAM
What is Circles? It’s a transformational approach that partners volunteers and community leaders wtih families wanting to make the journey out of poverty! Each Circle initiative consists of families working to get out of poverty and several middle and upper income “Allies” who befriend them and lend support. Circles seeks to expand social capital by… Read more WICHITA CIRCLES NETWORK – VOLUNTEER TRAINING TO BECOME AN “ALLY”
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
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
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.