I am so heartened by you, the members of PVCC, and the quality of our life together that all I can do as the new church season begins is to say “Thank You” for the joy and privilege of serving among you and with you. I have been deeply moved by the care and prayer with which everyone holds each other. In the New Testament community the fundamental, most basic, characteristic of the community’s life was summarized in the ethic which best translates into the word phrase “one-anothering.” Pray for one another, care for one another, support one another, love one another, this is the theme of the early church. And it is our theme.
Our circle of concern does not stop at the doorway. Last week after I invited members of the congregation to join in signing a letter to the principal and faculty of Menneha Elementary School, 39 members of the congregation signed the letter. Our Mission Statement, which reads: The mission of Pine Valley Christian Church is to be a progressive faith community practicing unconditional love and seeking justice in an interfaith world so that all people may experience abundant life.” It is who we are.
Peace, David Hansen