The following are wonderful words of wisdom from one of my favorite Christian Mystics – Henri Nouwen. May your week be blessed! “Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else.” – 1 Thessalonians 5: 15 (NIV) Becoming Kind Kindness is a… Read more CAROLYN’S CORNER
Carolyn will share the message titled “Gift Give Away”. Reading from our tradition “1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 “. A Skit “The Gift Exchange” will be presented by a group of Pine Valley Members.
2015 Spirit Fest is this Sunday. This year’s Mardi Gras theme has us preparing for Lent and the church year with a Boil. Come feed your appetite with potatoes, corn, shrimp and kielbasa while feeding your spiritual gifts with the opportunity to join a spirit team. A spiritual inventory is available and only takes a… Read more SPIRIT FEST ~ SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8
Hello from the children of Pine Valley! During the month of February we are collecting food items to donate to the Kansas Food Bank. We chose this project as a way to spread hope, peace, joy, and love within our community–please help us share these gifts! The food bank’s list of greatest needs: Canned tuna,… Read more PV CHILDREN COLLECTING FOOD ITEMS
I have heard it said and have often said myself, “Pine Valley is one of the best kept secrets in Wichita.” With Carolyn’s leadership, the Faith Sharing and PR Spirit Team are exploring ways to change that. One easy way to be “visible” is through the use of social media. It is sooo easy early… Read more VISIBILITY
Father Roy Bourgeois will speak at Pine Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23rd. Father Roy is a human rights advocate and peace activist. In 1980 Fr. Roy became involved in the issues surrounding U.S. policy in El Salvador after four U.S. churchwomen – two friends of his – were raped and killed by… Read more FATHER ROY BOURGEIOS WILL SPEAK AT PINE VALLEY
There was so much information in the Practicing Resurrection (#12) lesson we decided to review key speakers next Sunday and continue the discussion of what the resurrection of the Christ means to each of us and how we “practice resurrection” in our daily lives. The Delaneys will host a Game Night and Taco Bar Saturday,… Read more SEEKERS CLASS NEWS (Updated Weekly)
Mission Council has approved expanding the Grace Room by eliminating the Serenity Room. We will also have laminate flooring in place of carpet. This project is made possible using some excess capital and reserve fund money and the following memorials: Harold Sorenson, Dean Beck, Carolyn Marlier, and Betty Alford. We will keep you up to… Read more PLANS TO EXPAND THE GRACE ROOM
Father Roy Bourgeois will speak at Pine Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23rd. Father Roy is a human rights advocate and peace activist. In 1980 Fr. Roy became involved in the issues surrounding U.S. policy in El Salvador after four U.S. churchwomen – two friends of his – were raped and killed by… Read more Father Roy, prominent human rights activist, will speak at Pine Valley on February 23rd
Traditionally, Disciple of Christ churches receive their Week of Compassion offerings the last two weeks of February. Week of Compassion is the relief, refugee and development mission fund of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada. Week of Compassion serves to equip and empower disciples to ease suffering of peoples… Read more CAROLYN’S CORNER