As we prepare to celebrate the 4th of July I offer this prayer for our nation and the church. It is an excerpt from a longer prayer written by Reinhold Niebuhr, but this petition seems very timely today. O Lord, unless you build the house, its builders will have toiled in vain. Unless you watch… Read more FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR
November 22-24, 2013 at the gates of Fort Benning, Georgia Year after year, Honduras continues sending more and more soldiers to be trained at the School of the Americas (SOA/WHINSEC) in Fort Bening, Georgia. As the ongoing repression by Honduran military forces against the Honduran peole show, it is more important than ever to close… Read more Mobilize your community for the November Vigil
I will use the Communicator to bring you regular updates from SOA Watch. You may also go directly to the SOA Watch website, just type in SOA Watch. I am researching travel plans for people who are considering going. It looks like the best airfare is Southwest Airline online for those who wish to fly.… Read more SOA Watch
Thank you to Muffin and her team of people, Lynette and the Hospitality Spirit Team, Jeff, Judy and everyone for making Sunday such a great day of celebration. It was a feast in more ways than one! We were fed in body, mind and spirit. This Sunday we will continue our celebration in song and… Read more FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR
The June 23 worship service will celebrate the generosity of PVCC members and will highlight the good work of the Capital Campaign. Plan to stay after worship for a BEST-TIME-to-BUILD-a-BURGER Lunch. Hospitality will be provide the burgers, condiments and drinks. Please bring a side dish or desert and also your own table service.
Every once in a while, it’s good to remind everyone about PVCC’s recurring volunteer night at the Lord’s Diner in downtown Wichita. If you’re not familiar with the Lord’s Diner, it’s a place where anyone can get a meal, no questions asked. That makes it especially important for the poor and homeless in our community,… Read more OUR MINISTRY AT THE LORD’S DINER
WAM has been busy arranging for presiding liturgists during the summer and coordinating changes in the summer order of worship. We did the décor for Pentecost where we had the opportunity to show off new banners designed and made by Diane Miller. Thank you, Diane. Look for the décor to change to summer green. We… Read more WAM
Online Release of the Film to Shut Down the SOA Watch Somos Una América Online For Free! Updated Release Somos Una América is the story of people from across the Americas, who are united in their struggle against the Pentagon mindset that is promoting U.S. domination and “military solutions.” The 28min. film provides background on the School of… Read more INFORMATION ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF THE AMERICAS
I want to use this Communicator to share with you some updates that I shared with the Mission Council last Sunday. The Campus Ministry at WSU is going through a time of transition. Several ministers in Wichita are working together to create a new ministerial team. I will be part of this new team and… Read more WHAT’S HAPPENING: UPDATES FROM YOUR INTERIM PASTOR
It’s summer time. It’s time to relax and enjoy each other’s company. And here at PVCC we are busy eating. This Sunday is Father’s Day and we are all invited to bring our appetite and come for breakfast at 9:30. Next Sunday, June 23, we are going to “Build a Better Burger” and celebrate the… Read more FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR ~ THANK YOU