On Saturday evening, May 3, I had the privilege of speaking at the Night of Justice worship service sponsored by Sunflower Community Action Partners. There were a number of speakers and time was precious. The following is my offering for the event. I post it here because I think the times demand action on our… Read more Night of Justice Speech
David Hansen’s message title is “Alienation, Resistance, Recovery”. Reading from our tradition will be “Luke 24: 13-35”.
I am looking forward to Sunday, May 11th. This is traditionally known as Mother’s Day. In the nineteenth century Julia Ward Howe campaigned for a national observance of a Mother’s Day for Peace, but Anna Jarvis is credited with making Mother’s Day nationally recognized day. She held a memorial for her mother in 1908. She… Read more FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR
Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 11. We will honor all women in our lives with special reflections and a message. Agape Feast is on Sunday, May 18. This is when we celebrate the beginning of Pentecost with music, reflections, prayer and a special message. We also recognize any graduating seniors (high school and college). … Read more UPCOMING SPECIAL SUNDAYS
May is that special month when families and friends gather to celebrate the high school and college graduates in their lives. In the tradition of Pine Valley, we honor all graduates and recognize their graduation as the beginning of a new phase in their life. In particular, we celebrate Nora Miller’s grandson, Logan Reick, who… Read more GRADUATION MONTH
We will dedicate the Bettye Tumlinson Memorial Garden following worship on Mother’s Day, May 11. Dick Tumlinson and his children, Chuck and Lyne will be present for the dedication. There will be a reception following the dedication in the Grace Room hosted by the Hospitality Spirit Team. Please plan to attend this special event and… Read more BETTYE TUMLINSON MEMORIAL GARDEN DEDICATION
Dear Friends, Thank you so much for your contribution to the Kansas Food Bank. Your $158.81 donation helps make a difference for so many Kansans who face hunger. The food 4 Kids program is now in its ninth year providing weekend packets of much needed food for children who would otherwise go home with little… Read more THANK YOU NOTE
I’ve been thinking lately about the Pledge of Nonviolence that I and many of us signed last August. To quickly review, we pledged to make peace with ourselves and our families, to respect self and others, to communicate better, to listen, to forgive, to play creatively, to be courageous. In so doing we will work… Read more FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR – EARTH DAY
David Hansen’s message title is “Jesus: Our BFF”. Reading from our tradition will be “John 21:1-14”. The PVCC Choir will give the Anthem.
Sunday, April 27th, we will have a fundraiser to support our youth going to camp co-sponsored by the Hospitality and Teaching, Wisdom, Knowledge Spirit Teams. The food will get us all in the camp spirit – hot dogs with all the trimmings, chips, koolaid, and a smore-style dessert! We will also have a presentation where… Read more YOUTH CAMP FUNDRAISER