God’s Transitional Journey Natalie Tos-Byington Connie Dietz The Beginning Connie: It is Christmas Day, December 25, 2017. Like previous Christmas Days we had gathered to celebrate. Minna and her family, Aaron and his family were all at our home. We began the day with breakfast followed by opening of gifts, playing of games and generally… Read more Worship Reflection Sunday, April 3, 2022 
“Prodigal Grace” Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 Many of us can identify with the prodigal son – we have been lost and now are found….incredibly thankful for the abundance of Grace our god gives us in our return, even when we hope to just be servants at the table. However, given a little thought – we can… Read more Worship Reflection Sunday, March 27,2022
You Are Worthy Luke 13:1-9 Expansive life doesn’t look how we might expect it to, in fact as privileged people steeped in a culture of independence and white supremacy we often need to be reminded that our worth doesn’t come from our productivity or any more than our ability to make it in an unjust… Read more Worship Reflection Sunday, March 20, 2022
Under God’s Wing Luke 13:31-35 This week’s reading is tough, but has a hidden gem in it. So stay with me. Jesus is aware that what he is preaching is dangerous to him because it is problematic for the rulers of Jerusalem. Dissent is always dangerous to some degree but it was especially dangerous in… Read more Worship Reflection Sunday, March 13, 2022
As of Sunday, March 13, 2022, Pine Valley Christian Church is moving to a Mask Optional position. We are also stating we are a Mask Affirming church which means that anyone may decide that wearing a mask is the right decision for them. Wearing – or not wearing – a mask will both be accepted;… Read more PVCC MASK UPDATE
You’re invited to join the 9am Sunday morning adult class. The adult class began sharing the book, “If God Is Love, Don’t Be A Jerk” by John Pavlovitz. David and Sally Hansen are leading the class and have discussion questions at the end of the book. If you do not have a book or need… Read more Adult Education
Even in the Desert Luke 4:1-13 Friends we are in the desert and we want nothing more than to escape. War threatens the world. A pandemic continues to impose and threaten us. Racism continues. Gun violence continues. Poverty continues. Prices rise. Our churches struggle, our souls struggle. Much of what we see and endure overwhelms… Read more Worship Reflection Sunday, March 6, 2022
Scriptures for this Lenten season are filled with parables and promises of God’s abundant and expansive grace. Jesus as a mother hen, a prodigal son welcomed home, a fig tree nurtured with care and hope, precious oil poured out lovingly and freely, stones shouting out with praise —these sacred texts are brimming with a gospel… Read more 2022 Expansive Lenten Journey — Full To The Brim
SAVE YOUR STUFF!! The return of the all-church garage sale will be May 5-7!! Be sure to check all your nooks and crannies for treasures. Clean out those closets and drawers! Leave no area untouched. It WILL be sold!
The Grand Opening of the Pine Valley Perk was a SUCCESS! The new coffee bar has been remodeled, renovated and renewed thanks to the efforts ! Many members ventured out to worship and then join together for some socializing at the “Perk”. A special thank you to all who worked to make this happen, from… Read more Pine Valley Perk is OPEN!