There is a deep spiritual hunger within all of us. It is a hunger of having known once, long before, a very precious truth that has somehow slipped from our grasp. It is our human condition and so we spend a lot of time groping on our hands and knees in the dark, hoping to… Read more CAROLYN’S CORNER
We have received our family from Oaklawn School for this Christmas. It is a family of seven with five children from age 7 to 17. The list of items requested will be available this Sunday in the foyer. The presents do not need to be wrapped. All items need to be returned to the church… Read more ADOPT-A-FAMILY
We would once again this year like to decorate the Great Hall with Poinsettia plants for: Christmas Sunday, December 21, 2014 and Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24, 2014. The cost per plant this year is $8.00. Order forms will be available on Sunday. Orders and payments must be received in the Pine Valley church office… Read more DONATE A POINSETTIA PLANT
The annual business meeting will be held January 11th after church. We will vote on the 2015 budget and vote in Nominees for Secretary and Financial Secretary.
This fall we are using the DVD series, Living the Questions as our study guide. The study materials are available in a PDF download. Sunday, November 30 we will re-visit lesson #7 Out into the World: Challenges Facing Progressive Christians because we would like more discussion on the topic. We welcome any newcomers or returners. Please contact Bill… Read more SEEKERS CLASS NEWS (Updated Weekly)
Natalie Byington will continue training in everyday nonviolence strategies Sunday, November 30 after worship in the Grace Room. This session will conclude the 2014 fifth-Sunday education series sponsored by the Faith Sharing Spirit Team. A light lunch will be served.
This fall we are using the DVD series, Living the Questions as our study guide. The study materials are available in a PDF download. Sunday, November 23 we will NOT have class. Instead, we will help the Hospitality Team set-up for Thanksgiving Feast. We will re-view lesson #7 Out into the World: Challenges Facing Progressive Christians on the following Sunday,… Read more SEEKERS CLASS NEWS (Updated Weekly)
The Apostle Paul tells us, “Be thankful in all things.” When I count my blessings I am thankful for the Thanksgiving Special Day Offering of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The Thanksgiving Offering provides direct support to Disciples colleges, universities and theological institutions. Disciples have a long history of post-secondary and theological education. This… Read more CAROLYN’S CORNER
What an amazing cold front that moved through the area to provide the first snow of the year. I hope this finds you all having survived the white stuff without too many hindrances. As we come upon this Thanksgiving season, we are reminded to be thankful for the small stuff, like the moisture the snow… Read more MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Join us for the annual Thanksgiving Worship Service and Feast on Sunday, November 23. The Worship Service will be at 10:30 am and the Feast will be at 11:00 am. Pine Valley Christian Church Choir will be singing the Anthem. The Life Transformation Church Choir will be singing the Special Music. The Feast is a… Read more THANKSGIVING FEAST SUNDAY