Why the Cross? “If any want to become my disciples, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” – Mark 8:34 One Sunday after worship I was talking with a busy young mother holding her squirmy toddler. As we were speaking, Thomas pointed to the wooden cross I wear with my vestments… Read more CAROLYN’S CORNER
It is Spirit Fest Sunday and our theme is “Jam: The Fruit of the Spirit”. “Galatians 5:22-23 and Matthew 12:33” are the Readings from Our Tradition. Special Music given by Epiphany “With a Little Help from My Friends” ~ Lennon/McCartney.
The Seekers class won’t be meeting this week (Sunday, January 17) due to Spirit Fest activities. On the 24th, we’re planning to start a new book. It should be fun and interesting, and it’s certainly unusual! David Hansen is in the process of publishing a book entitled American Indians, the Mainline Church, and the Quest… Read more SEEKERS CLASS NEWS
Our annual Spirit Fest will take place on Sunday, January 17, 2016 during the worship service. Our theme is “Jam: The Fruit of the Spirit”. During the worship service you will have the opportunity to explore the fruit of your spirit and engage in a spiritual gifts inventory. Pastor Schwartz and WAM have planned a… Read more SPIRIT FEST ~ JANUARY 17
The Seekers class won’t be meeting this week (Sunday, January 17) due to Spirit Fest activities. On the 24th, we’re planning to start a new book. It should be fun and interesting, and it’s certainly unusual! David Hansen is in the process of publishing a book entitled American Indians, the Mainline Church, and the Quest… Read more SEEKERS CLASS NEWS
Natalie Tos-Brightup was elected to her second term as Church President and Carmen Bell was elected as Church Treasurer for the next two years. Also the 2016 Church Budget was approved. Chairman for the nominating committee / Financial Secretary Dave Roy
Sunday, January 31 Kerry Wilkes of Kansas Equality will be with us in worship to bring us up to date on the upcoming legislative session. Kansas Equality specifically champions the issues of the GLBTQ community. The theology of PVCC defines “sin” as separation – separation from God , separation from others, separation from creation and… Read more SOCIAL JUSTICE: KANSAS EQUALITY
After January 1, 2016 we must re-enroll our Dillon Plus Shoppers Cards in their Community Rewards Program so that Pine Valley can continue to receive back a percentage of what we spend at Dillons when we use our Plus Shoppers Card. This year we received $1,018.99 dollars from the Community Rewards program. This is… Read more DILLONS COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM ~ RE-ENROLLMENT REMINDER
The date is set, the plans are in the making, and all we need is you! What: The Church Planning Meeting Where: PVCC When: Friday, February 5 (5:30 pm-9:00 pm)/ Saturday, February 6 (9:00 am-4:00 pm) Who: All members of the congregation who want to be part of the vision… Read more CHURCH PLANNING RETREAT
The following events are sponsored by the Wichita State Center for Combating Human Trafficking. These are free and open to the public. Some events require registration. Go to www.combatinghumantrafficking.org for more information and to register. January 26, 5:30 pm: “A Path Appears” – Documentary Screening and Discussion. WSU Old Town. No registration required. January 28,… Read more HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS MONTH