March 30, 2014 Pine Valley Christian Church John 12: 1-9 Rev. David Hansen Pine Valley Christian Church began in 1966. Soon we will be celebrating our 50th anniversary. In preparation for this anniversary we have been reconvening as house church groups and reading the papers that the founding members of the congregation studied almost 50… Read more Shaping Ourselves
Hello Family! It appears Old Man winter has come back to visit us for at least one more time. I was even told by a co-worker today that they saw snow flakes on their way to a meeting. I’m ready for spring. Spring is not only a time of renewal for the Earth, but it brings… Read more A WORD FROM THE PV PRESIDENT
Thursday, March 27 (6:00-7:30 pm) at the Pine Valley Grace Room and Saturday, March 29 (1:00-2:30 pm) at Gaye & Muffin’s house (264-1259 or 990-7380). Please read “Freedom” by Dietrich Bonhoeffer as we continue learning the theological roots of PVCC and discussing what that means for the future. David, Amanda & Muffin
The Seekers Class is taking on as its next book study The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in an Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander. If you would like to purchase a copy of the book please let Pamela know. The cost is $15.00. David
We had a small turn out, but a great conversation on the Laramie Project on Saturday, March 22nd. For anyone who hasn’t seen the movie, it’s a really interesting take on the reactions to the Matthew Shepherd incident in Laramie. If you didn’t make it to this event, it’s not too late to catch an… Read more SEASON OF NONVIOLENCE
Everyday Nonviolence – Session 3: Everyone is invited to participate in the continued conversation after worship in the Grace Room on Sunday, March 30. Natalie Byington will lead the discussion as we dig deeper into what it means to be people of nonviolence. A simple meal will be a potato bar with toppings. Need 4… Read more EVERYDAY NONVIOLENCE
Our guest speaker Jennifer White, Executive Director of ICT S.O.S, will be meeting with us prior to the start of our service for an informal round-table discussion. This will take the place of the normal Seekers meeting. It promises to be an interesting and enlightening discussion. We’ll start at 9:15am in the Grace Room. … Read more ROUND-TABLE AT 9:15 AM SUNDAY WITH JENNIFER WHITE
The purpose of the Communicator is to facilitate communication among our members and with our friends. How are we doing? I ask this question because sometimes I hear someone say, “The Communicator is too long! It’s supposed to be short!” I plead guilty as charged. My goal is to have it both ways. I want… Read more FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR
Missing you all as I travel on the weekends. Pretty special to be able to cheer on our shocker basketball teams, though, as they BOTH became conference tournament CHAMPIONS the past two weekends! I would like to give a big shout out of thanks to Adele as she works with our kiddos while I’m out… Read more FROM OUR CHRISTIAN ED DIRECTOR
On Sunday, March 23rd, our topic is human trafficking. Guest speaker will be, Jennifer White, Executive Director of ICT S.O.S. ICT S.O.S. is a grassroots effort to end human trafficking in our city. Wichita, KS, is a top originating city for trafficking activity. As an organization, they aim to connect volunteers and resources with the… Read more ICT S.O.S. GUEST SPEAKER FOR MARCH 23