We are collecting school supplies at PVCC for the “School Supply Landslide”. This program is sponsored by several local organizations, along with Wichita Public Schools. It makes basic school supplies available to children who would otherwise have difficulty obtaining them. Please help with this great program, and make it possible for children from poor or… Read more School is Important – You Can Help Kids Succeed!
The Circles Campaign is a transformational approach that partners volunteers and community leaders with families wanting to make the journey out of poverty. Operating in communities around the country, each Circles initiative consists of families working to get out of poverty and several middle and upper income Allies who befriend them and lend support. The… Read more Wichita Circles Network
July 14, 2013 Selected Readings Pine Valley Christian Church Rev. David Hansen On June 26th in a split 5 to 4 decision the Supreme Court struck down key parts of the Defense of Marriage Act. The decision has sparked a discussion. We have Letters to the Editor and guest editorials in the newspaper warning that… Read more Life After DOMA: What the Bible Says About Marriage
Did you know that Connie Dietz was recognized by the Wichita Business Journal as one of the outstanding Business Women of Wichita in 2013? Connie was one of 20 women chosen for this honor from a field of 70 nominees. Congratulations, Connie!
Resolution 1327, “Becoming a People of Grace and Welcome to All”, has passed at General Assembly. We are one of 20 disciple churches from all over the country that sponsored this resolution! If you are interested copies of the final resolution are on the table in the foyer. You can get more information at www.gladalliance.org/resolution.
Mr. Ed O’Malley the president and CEO of the Kansas Leadership Center will be our guest on Sunday, July 21. Mr. O’Malley will be our speaker for Chat and Chew at 9:00 and our guest preacher. His visit is an opportunity for us to learn about the Center’s Leadership and Faith Initiative and the Circles… Read more 21st at PVCC
The following letter is posted on the church notice board. The Office of General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) sent us a “Thank You” letter for our support of Benefits Ministries. For the first six months of 2013, PVCC contributed $787.76 to the Benefits Ministry funds of the Christian Church… Read more Kudos to PVCC
July 7, 2013 Galatians 3:23-29 Pine Valley Christian Church Rev. David Hansen We had a great 4th of July celebration with family and friends and I hope you did too wherever you were. Maybe you were on a picnic or with friends watching fireworks. And maybe, just maybe, sometime during the weekend you read or… Read more Christian Liberty
November 22-24, 2013 at the gates of Fort Benning, Georgia Year after year, Honduras continues sending more and more soldiers to be trained at the School of the Americas (SOA/WHINSEC) in Fort Bening, Georgia. As the ongoing repression by Honduran military forces against the Honduran peole show, it is more important than ever to close… Read more Mobilize your community for the November Vigil
I will use the Communicator to bring you regular updates from SOA Watch. You may also go directly to the SOA Watch website, just type in SOA Watch. I am researching travel plans for people who are considering going. It looks like the best airfare is Southwest Airline online for those who wish to fly.… Read more SOA Watch