WRESTLING WITH AN OLD FOE Friday, September 29 – Saturday, September 30 Disciples Center at Tawakoni Featuring: Todd Adams, President of the Pension Fund Jesse Jackson, Jr., Pastor of East 6th St. Christian Church, OKC Pre-Event Activities: (Optional) Camp service work project Golf outing (golfing will be an extra expense. We need a minimum of… Read more FROM OUR INBOX – DISCIPLES MEN FALL RETREAT
In a conversation after worship someone suggested to me that we show the film clip of the Rev. Dr. William Barber II during worship instead of before or after worship. What a good idea! So, as part of the sermon this Sunday I will use a short clip of Dr. Barber and then give an… Read more David’s Diary
Last Wednesday, July 26, Wichita Habitat for Humanity dedicated its 30th house in the “Rock the Block”/ Neighborhood Revitalization area of Wichita. The newest Habitat homeowner: Carolyn Williams, and her daughter, Keyairia, were thrilled to receive the keys to their brand new 3-bedroom home. They were thankful to all who helped them achieve their dream… Read more WICHITA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY DEDICATES WOMEN BUILD HOUSE
“No matter where you are from, we’re glad you’re our neighbor” We can order more! Call the church office and let Anne know. Refugee welcoming yard signs are $10 each. The proceeds are used to help refugees settling in the Wichita area with emergency housing and basic items. You can print your own sign from… Read more YARD SIGNS ALL HAVE HOMES…BUT
Supplies for Oaklawn and Cooper Elementary Schools are being collected again this year. Lists are posted in stores with the school supplies for each grade. Please be sure to leave your donation in the baskets that are in the foyer by August 20. Items specifically requested by the school system: #2 writing pencils, spiral notebooks,… Read more SCHOOL SUPPLIES NEEDED
Please forward this notification to a qualified applicant for a music director or your own resume as quickly as possible to the search committee which consists of Greg Yarnell, Connie Dietz & Rev. Hansen or to churchoffice@pvcconline.org.
The Rev. Dr. William Barber will be in Topeka on August 21. His visit is part of a national organizing effort for a Poor Peoples Campaign in 2018. Pine Valley Christian Church is hosting a community gathering to prepare for Dr. Barber’s visit and begin making plans for our participation in this campaign on Thursday,… Read more COMMUNITY PLANNING MEETING
Debra Lee (Manager of Development & Community Relations of Episcopal Migration Ministries 316.977.9276 http://www.episcopalmigrationministries.org) has forwarded a list of standard items that are accepted by the Ministries to help refugees and immigrants begin a new life in their own apartment. The list includes those items deemed unacceptable. Space is limited, be sure to call before… Read more REFUGEE HOME SUPPLY LIST
The church is collecting school supplies for Oaklawn & Cooper Elementary School again this year. Baskets have been placed in the foyer for donations. Most stores already have lists posted (Wal-Mart, Walgreens, Dollar Store, etc) for items specifically requested by the school systems: #2 writing pencils, spiral notebooks, notebook paper, markers, dry erase markers, crayons,… Read more READIN’ WRITIN’ AND ‘RITHMETIC
My birthday is coming this week, July 27th. Birthdays are equal opportunity events. Everyone has one. Yet, birthdays are special events because they come only once a year. No matter who you are or where you are, you only get one birthday. You get to celebrate your birth day every year. It’s an annual event.… Read more DAVID’S DIARY