A couple of years ago and it was beginning at a slow, lazy pace Saturday. My brother was staying with us and we were idly eating breakfast thinking about the day, when we decided on a day trip in the Shenandoah mountains. That was not hard to do since we lived only an hours drive… Read more CAROLYN’S CORNER
The annual Gala and Auction for the Disciples Center at Tawakoni will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, at the camp. Over $23,500 was raised in 2014 for the camp. Schedule: 10:30 Check-in & Silent Auction. 12:10 Chapel Dedication. 12:30 Dinner in Dining Hall & Live Auction… Read more Gala and Auction
“Good Enough” Carolyn Schwarz 1 Corinthians 11:23b-29, 33-34 Communion Sunday on October 4
Ken Schwarz, Carmen Bell, Diana Daffron, and Lorrie Beck will be representing PVCC at the CROP Walk on Sunday, October 4. If you made a pledge to any of the walkers, please bring your payment on Sunday as the funds have to be submitted at the time of the Walk. If you haven’t supported the… Read more SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CROP WALKERS!
Seekers class will start Jesus Through the Centuries: His Place in the History of Culture on September 27. Muffin will lead the discussion on chapters 1 & 2. The class will gather informally on October 4 to chat about current events and resume on October 11 at which time Bill will lead discussion on chapters… Read more SEEKERS CLASS NEWS
It’s hard to believe it’s been five years since we completed the long term vision and planning for the church. So, with our new pastor in tow, it’s time to start again. Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7, we will plan to meet in the Grace Room for a mini-planning retreat. Good food will… Read more SAVE THE DATE – IN-HOUSE CHURCH PLANNING RETREAT
Darn That Jesus! “Which of the two did the will of his father?” They said, “The first.” Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and prostitutes are going into the kingdom of God ahead of you.” – Matthew 21:28-32 Darn that Jesus! Isn’t it just like him to mess up my… Read more CAROLYN’S CORNER
Move Together, Heal Together, Bound Together Through your generous giving, doors are opening! When you give to Reconciliation Ministry, you are supporting the development of young leaders, promoting conversation models for congregations and community groups and enabling Regional granting programs that enliven our camps and congregational ministry. Your giving ultimately restores the beloved community… Read more Be Reconciled:
Just a reminder that this Sunday is our commitment day for our 2016 Stewardship Campaign. If you have not yet turned in your 2016 Estimate of Giving Card, bring it to church this Sunday and place it in the Offering Bag when passed. If you need an Estimate of Giving Card there will be one… Read more STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN
“Each of us, as we journey through life, has the opportunity to find and to give his or her unique gift. Whether this gift is quiet or small in the eyes of the world does not matter at all-not at all; it is through the finding and the giving that we may come to know… Read more MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT