JOIN US ON SUNDAY, August 3, 2014 AT PINE VALLEY
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”.
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 ~
NOTE FROM REV. CAROLYN SCHWARZ
On Sunday, during the Q & A’s following the potluck luncheon, a question was posed about handling conflict. Rev. Carolyn Schwarz responded by discussing a “Differences” workshop she had conducted in which church members voted by using a number (1-4) instead of a simple “yes” or “no” vote. She sent the Search Team an e-mail… Read more NOTE FROM REV. CAROLYN SCHWARZ
SENIOR MINISTER – SEARCH AND CALL PROCESS Pine Valley Christian Church
For the past 2 years, the Ministerial Search Team (Team) has been following the Search and Call process recommended by the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) [DoC], as well as the Pine Valley Christian Church (PVCC) Constitution. Following is a look at the remaining steps: Post August 3: The Call Process If the congregational vote… Read more SENIOR MINISTER – SEARCH AND CALL PROCESS Pine Valley Christian Church
VOLUNTEER AT THE LORD’S DINER
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
CLOTHING DRIVE FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN
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
DID YOU KNOW??
The August 2014 issue of The Kansas Messenger has two articles along with pictures about recent Pine Valley events. View on the online issue at http://www.kansasdisciples.org/messenger.html or the paper copy received in the mail.
THANK YOU NOTE
Thanks to all those who have given me cards and stamps to help me with all the cards I mail. I am now mailing 15 cards a week. I do appreciate all your kindness. Nora Miller
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 ~
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF PINE VALLEY
May Approved Mission Council Available The Mission Council meeting minutes from May are now available. If you would like a copy, please contact Pamela in the office for an electronic or hard copy. Looking for Leaders As we look towards the future and come into the second half of the year, it is time to… Read more FROM THE PRESIDENT OF PINE VALLEY