FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR and OUR STAFF
Those of us who have the joy and privilege of sharing in the ministry of Pine Valley Christian Church wish everyone a Joyous and Very Merry Christmas and Holiday Season. David, Amanda, Jeff, Judy and Pamela
ADVENT
We hope everyone has been enjoying the special Advent anthems from our choir. Be sure and make plans to attend on Sunday, December 22 as we have planned a special worship service of stories, scripture and carols. Our Candlelight Christmas Eve service on Tuesday, December 24 will be from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. WAM
WICHITA CIRCLES NETWORK – VOLUNTEER TRAINING TO BECOME AN “ALLY”
What is Circles? It’s a transformational approach that partners volunteers and community leaders wtih families wanting to make the journey out of poverty! Each Circle initiative consists of families working to get out of poverty and several middle and upper income “Allies” who befriend them and lend support. Circles seeks to expand social capital by… Read more WICHITA CIRCLES NETWORK – VOLUNTEER TRAINING TO BECOME AN “ALLY”
FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR ~ ADVENT / CHRISTMAS MEDITATION
Christmas is more than a date on the calendar. It is a love story that comes to us wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger. Angels, shepherds and magi were drawn to the light of this love. And now it is our turn to journey to Bethlehem. The One who meets us there… Read more FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR ~ ADVENT / CHRISTMAS MEDITATION
NEW BIBLE STUDY TO BEGIN SOON
We will begin a new Bible study on Sunday, January 5th at 9:00 am. Our text will be The Fourth Gospel: Tales of a Jewish Mystic by John Shelby Spong. Six copies will be ordered. If you would like us to order one for you, please let me or Pamela know so that we can… Read more NEW BIBLE STUDY TO BEGIN SOON
FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR ~ THOUGHTS FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
This Sunday, the second Sunday in Advent when we welcome Jesus as the Prince of Peace. Our readings are from Isaiah 11:1-10 and Matthew 3:1-12. The Isaiah passage appeals to me in a special way as I think about the message of peace. Indeed, it is often called “The Peaceable Kingdom.” It is a marvelous… Read more FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR ~ THOUGHTS FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
REPORT ON THE IMMOKALEE WORKERS
During our sermon last Sunday, Julie Lane reported on the Immokalee workers. PVCC members supported the Immokalee workers in the past when they called for a boycott of Taco Bell. These workers are now asking for our support in their efforts to encourage Wendy’s and Kroger Food to join the Fair Food Program (FFP). FFP… Read more REPORT ON THE IMMOKALEE WORKERS
FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR ~
First, I want to thank members and friends of PVCC for giving me the opportunity to go to Fort Benning, Georgia with Julie Lane. We had a great experience with the thousands of others who gathered this year to call for the closing of the School of Americas. We will share some of the highlights… Read more FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR ~
Dear Pine Valley Family and Friends,
It was a wonderful moment to share our Thanksgiving with Life Transformation Church. With great food, the time was memorable. I would like to use email to send quarterly contribution statements. Email has the advantages of being timely and less cost. The disadvantage is the possible lack of privacy. Your name, address, dates given, and… Read more Dear Pine Valley Family and Friends,
ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL BUSINESS MEETING ON DECEMBER 15
Please plan to attend our annual business meeting scheduled for December 15 shortly after the worship service. We need to elect officers for 2014 and approve the 2014 budget. The nominee for President is Natalie Byington. The nominee for Treasurer is Jon Lane. We will need to replace Jon as Financial Secretary. Greg Yarnell has… Read more ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL BUSINESS MEETING ON DECEMBER 15