Music Coordinator Recommendation Affirmed September 28th, the membership affirmed the elder recommendation to call Kyle Slagell to another three year term as PVMC’s music coordinator. 86 ballots were received with 90% affirming the recommendation. Kyle will begin his new term of service January 1, 2026.

Elder Selection Last Sunday nominations for elder were received and contacted. We have a large group of qualified elder candidates. Please pray God will lead us to the two elders that He is calling to serve at this time.

LMC is here! We are pleased to have PVMC’s newly named LMC Bishop David Roth with us today as well as Interim Bishop Kurt Horst. David will bring the message today followed by a potluck meal in the fellowship hall. Immediately following the meal he and Kurt will join us for a Q & A time in the sanctuary that will include a brief    overview of LMC.

Help Us Celebrate Perry! Join us to celebrate Perry Mast’s 80th birthday with a dessert bar, Sunday, October 19th from 4 – 6pm at the Zion Amish Mennonite Church. 9245 N 2420 Rd. Thomas, OK 73669.

Kiran Paul is coming to PVMC! Our ministry partner in India, Kiran Paul will be arriving October 23rd and leaving October 29th. Lyndall and Kathie Switzer will host Kiran in their home during his stay and manage his schedule. Please contact Kathie to organize a time to visit with Kiran one on one. He will be giving a ministry update on Sunday, October 26th.

Fall Festival Sunday, October 26th from 5:30 – 7:30 pm (games open at 6:00) with a meal and dessert. A bucket has been setup in the foyer to collect bags of candy or small prizes (Walmart party isle). Costumes welcome! (No scary ones please.)

Calling ALL Ladies! Want something new to cook this Thanksgiving? Saturday, November 8th, we will be hosting a Thanksgiving Meal. We will supply the turkey & dressing – you bring your favorite side dish or dessert! WHAT’S THE CATCH? We want your recipe for that scrumptious dish. Sign up sheet on the bulletin board. Questions? Call or text Kathie Switzer 580-330-3445

Relief Bucket Project Again, thank you so much for your great support of this project. MCC Akron, PA says they are currently sending kits to refugee situations in Ukraine, Cuba, Malawi and Zambia and send their gratitude for our anticipated contribution. We have a lot of prep work to do before the packing event scheduled for November 15th. Every week we need to have times when you can come help. Currently our focus is on the 8100 towels that are arriving daily. Wednesday, we will again work at prepping towels.

Community Opportunity PVMC has been asked to sing at Maple Lawn Manor’s Christmas Program Thursday, December 18th at 1 PM. The residents enjoy guests of all ages, but especially little kids. Contact Kathie Switzer if you or your family can participate.

Help Needed!  Contact a member of CEC for questions or to volunteer: Faith Slagell, Margaret Schrock, Susan Shantz, Cindy Hunt, Echo Shantz

• Teachers and helpers are needed for the Fall Semester. Sunday School: A teacher & helper for the toddler class. Wednesday evenings: A leader for the 1st-3rd grade class.
• Toddler Time Volunteers – There is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board in the foyer, with a Toddler Time policy for your reference. 
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New Church Communication Tool PVMC has a acquired a new communication tool. It will replace our database and “Text-Em-All” application. To update your email address into our new database, please follow this link: https://forms.ministryforms.net/embed.aspx?formId=96587119-9ae4-404d-985c-12936d9f9c30 Thank you!

A New Class is meeting for Sunday school in room 105 in the North hallway. This class is for college and early career ages. Our first study is the Truth Project, an apologetics course. Come join us or contact Cadon Detweiler and Monica Miller for more information.

Maple Lawn Manor Service Coordinator Needed We are looking for a coordinator to help plan the Manor service. The role includes arranging a speaker and, when needed, a song leader (Carolene Jackson will continue leading songs when available). Optional tasks  include sending reminder messages and making brief announcements. PVMC is responsible for the service every 6 weeks. This position is for a 1-year term, beginning at the Annual Business Meeting 2026. To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Chris Kimble.

Today, October 12, 2025

   8:45 am Maple Lawn Manor

   9:30 am Sunday School

10:30 am Worship Service

                  Potluck Lunch

                  Q&A with LMC

This week  Oct. 6th- 11th

Tue       6 – 8 pm TLC Thomas 1st Christian Church (Looming Class)

Wed     No Evening Activities – Fall Break

             7:30 pm Elders Meeting

Thurs   1-4 pm Quilting in Room #112

Sat        Fellowship Hall Reserved

Next Sunday,  October 19th

  9:30 am Sunday School

10:30 am Worship Service

Upcoming events                 

October 26th          Church in the Canyon

                                Fall Festival

November 2nd       Singing Evening

                               Members Meeting

November 8th        Ladies Thanksgiving

November 15th      Relief Bucket Packing

November 23rd      Maple Lawn Manor

                                Communion

November 27th      Thanksgiving Day

December 2nd        Singing Evening

December 7th         Children’s Christmas Program

December 13th       SALT Event

December 18th       Maple Lawn Manor Christmas Program

December 24th       Candlelight Service

For our church family

That Christ may be seen in us.

Our homebound members ~ Warren Slagell

The marriages of our congregation

Lorraine Erb as she relocates to Virginia.

Health Concerns

• Kathy Thomas ~ anticipating knee replacement surgery Wednesday
• JD Cilliers and parents, Hein & Blair
• Melissa Detweiler

Pastor Jeff, Dana & family

Elders & families

In our community   

For those who don’t know Jesus as their Lord and Savior and unity among those who do.

Health concerns

• The family of Charles Rempel (cousin to Kathy Thomas and Dwayne Slagell) killed in bicycling accident, funeral Monday. Wife Elvera and daughter Heather.
• Jane Vaughn, Marla Eichelberger’s sister ~ battling cancer
• Lori Haley (Tim Haley’s mother) ~ diagnosed with ovarian cancer,began chemo and will continue every 21 days.
• Bob Bontrager (Ruthie Miller’s brother) ~ health is not good, but stable.
• Levi Hunt, James Hunt’s younger brother ~ recovering from bone marrow transplant.
• Margaret and Maria, Susana Friesen’s sisters ~ released from the hospital
• Mel Miller ~ Recuperating at home.
• Holly (David Bruyn’s daughter) – heart problems

Local Ministries:  Agape Health Clinic, Habitat for Humanity,

Connections Food & Resource Center, First Choice, Etc Shop, Hope is Alive

Our local, state, and national leaders

Around the World

Serving in the US

• Cadon & Erin Detweiler – Mission Trip to Hope & Redemption Ranch
• Amani Community Church
• Oklahoma MDS
• Corey & Brooke Makeever – STUMO

Serving in other Countries

• Global Disciples
• Befon Asiago -Lifeway Children’s Centre
• Rolly Walter ~ Health concerns
• Kiran Paul & Lakshmi -Berachah Ministries

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