Greetings, Last Friday marked the last day of “Filling the Gap” at 15 locations across Wichita, Haysville, and Oaklawn. We are pleased to announce that about 9,700 meals were served to hungry children and youth in just 10 days. This number is up about 1,000 from last summer, meaning we served an average of about 970 children… Read more THANK YOU FOR “FILLING THE GAP”
Rev. David Hansen’s message “Faith is a Way of Life”. Reading from our tradition “Romans 10:5-15”.Tim Naden will share withspecial music.
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 ~
Wear your PVCC shirts and join a group of volunteers to support ICT S.O.S. Saturday, September 6. R4F (Race 4 Freedom) 5K Run 2014 is ICT S.O.S.’ biggest fund raiser of the year. ICT S.O.S. is the non-profit organization in Wichita that works to prevent and rescue children, youth and adults from human trafficking. We had… Read more VISIBILITY IN THE COMMUNITY
1) If your family is still looking for labor day weekend plans there will be a family camp at Tawakoni. Contact Amanda for details. 2) A busy summer camp season has come to a close at Tawakoni. Outdoor ministries is one of the most important parts of faith development, so it is a great joy… Read more HIGHLIGHTS FROM AMANDA
GSA (Gay Straight Alliances) and GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network) are hosting an educational event, “How To Start, Refresh or Support A Gay-Straight Alliance At Your School.” The educational event is Sunday, August 17, 2-4 pm at WSU Ahlberg Hall 210. Check the church bulletin board for more details.
Pine Valley Christian Church serves the homeless and those in need the 3rd Saturday of every month at the Lord’s Diner. All you need to volunteer is a smile, a few hours and a food handlers card. Once you have your card, let Pamela Delaney know and we will get you signed to volunteer! You… Read more VOLUNTEER AT THE LORD’S DINER
The start of the school year is drawing near! At this time each summer, we begin collecting new clothing items that can be distributed to children whose families are not in a position to buy new clothes for them. As in the past few years, the number of families struggling with poverty is great. Providing… Read more CLOTHING DRIVE FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN
PVCC has two featured articles in the August issue of the Kansas Messenger. Be sure to read your copy.
David Hansen’s message “Wrestling with God”. Reading from our tradition “Genesis 32:22-31”. Jean Farrar will share withspecial music “In This Very Room”.