The September Daily Bible Reading guide & Prayer calendar is available in the literature rack. You may also access it @ pvmcok.org under the resources tab.

Help Needed! Teachers and helpers are needed for the Fall Semester. Sunday School beginning August 31st: A teacher and helper for the toddler class and a helper for the 1st – 3rd grade class. Wednesday evenings beginning September 3rd: Teachers and helpers are needed for the Pre-K & Kindergarten class and the 4th & 5th grade class. Please contact a member of CEC to volunteer, Faith Slagell, Margaret Schrock, Cindy Hunt, Susan Shantz, or Echo Shantz.

Something is Wrong 70-80% of children raised in Christian homes are leaving the church by age 18. Changing this trend will take all of us. This Fall, Tony and Becky Peachy will be leading a Wednesday evening class aimed at helping parents raise lifelong followers of Jesus.  Class size is limited to 6 couples and each couple is asked to pay a $50 participation fee. To sign up, please contact Tony or Becky. Class starts Wednesday, September 3rd.

Run for Hope is September 6th! Run for Hope is an event to remember, honor and celebrate those who lost their lives to addiction. This year, PVMC is again helping sponsor this event which is connected to HIA and Finding Hope. There is a flyer in the foyer explaining how to sign up to run/walk, honor a loved one or volunteer.

Singing Evening is next Sunday, September 7th Jeff & Marla Eichelberger, Kevin & Tonia Martin, Roberta Slagle, Eldon & Ellen Shantz  are responsible for specials. If you prefer not to organize a special for the month, or have a conflict, please contact Bill Jackson.

Members Meeting Agenda for September 7th immediately following Singing Evening: Review and approve minutes from the last meeting, Invitation to join the Oklahoma Mennonite Missions Sale, Inc., Maple Law Manor services, Wider church affiliations, Introduce new church communication tool, Music Coordinator recommendation and Elder Selection.

Regional Food Bank Update We are so excited about everyone that has volunteered to work September 13th. Please let Bill or Carolene Jackson know if you need a ride. Transportation will be provided from the church and we will leave at 8:00 am. Otherwise, we will see you at 9:30. The food bank is located at 3355 South Purdue, Oklahoma City. Please wear closed-toed shoes and take warm clothes along in case you are assigned to prepare and package fresh meals. The temperature in that area is 55 degrees. For volunteers under the age of 18, they need to fill out a parental consent form that can be found on the web site. Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Everyone will receive an email with this information and other instructions. Looking forward to serving together. Don’t forget to wear a PVMC t-shirt!

School Kit Bags Wow! 100 completed bags were turned in since last week, raising our total to 300!  There are still plenty available to sew.  Thank you for your act of service!!

Relief Kit Bucket Project Fund raising continues for Relief Kits and will continue until September 21st. To date, $3,500 has been received. Matching funds are available for any donations received. The number of kits we will assemble will be determined by funds raised. If you have any questions see Delvin Mast.

Update for the Missions Trip to the Hope and Redemption Ranch We will leave October 11th (Saturday) and drive to Kirtland, NM. Then on Sunday, we will worship with the group there and do some sightseeing. Our plans for Monday and Tuesday, October 13th & 14th, will be to work on the ranch and return on Wednesday, October 15th. The supplies for the raised garden boxes will be waiting for us as well as other things to do. Bonnie will also provide housing and food for the time we are there. Please be in  prayer about participation in this outreach. Several have already committed to go — thanks! We will have a meeting soon to talk about more details. Let Bill & Carolene Jackson know if you have questions or if you are interested.

Toddler Time has had an attendance of 6-8 kids each week since the trial period began. CEC recommends this opportunity to stay! We will need your help to make this successful. There is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board in the foyer, with a Toddler Time policy for your reference.  Please let CEC know if you have questions: Cindy Hunt, Faith Slagell, Margaret Schrock, Susan Shantz, and Echo Shantz.

Today, August 24, 2025

  9:30 am Sunday School

10:30 am Worship Service

                 Gifting Bibles to 1st & 6th Graders

  6:00 pm FEC Q& A with Nate Hamblin

This week   Aug 25th – 30th

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

Wed     8 pm Missions Meeting

Next Sunday,  August  31st

        Promotion Sunday

  8:45 am Maple Lawn Manor

  9:30 am Sunday School

10:30 am Worship Service                 

Upcoming events                 

September 3rd       Wednesday Evening Activities Resume

September  6th     Run for Hope

September 7th       Singing Evening

                              Members Meeting

September 13th     Regional Food Bank

September 21st      HIA Night

September 28th      Elder Selection begins

October 5th             Communion

                               Singing Evening

October 11th – 15th  Hope & Redemption Ranch

October 12th          Maple Lawn Manor

October 15th          Fall Break-No Wednesday

                                  Evening Activities

October 26th         Church in the Canyon

Prayer Requests

For our church family

That Christ may be seen in us.

Our homebound members ~  Warren Slagell

Edwin & Melissa Detweiler

Anita Mast and her family as they mourn the death of her brother Steven.

Health Concerns

• JD Cilliers and parents, Hein & Blair
• Melissa Detweiler ~ Recovering from shoulder surgery

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

• Lori Haley (Tim Haley’s mother) ~ diagnosed with ovarian cancer, began chemo and will continue every 21 days.
• Bob Bontrager (Ruthie Miller’s brother) ~ at home, walking some and receiving Physical Therapy and Home Health.
• Victor Lawrence (Keith and Ruthie Miller’s son-in-law) ~ Heart issues.
• Levi Hunt, James Hunt’s younger brother ~ Diagnosed with leukemia, underwent a successful bone marrow transplant.
• Margaret, sister to Susana Friesen ~ Living with cancer and fluctuating kidney function.
• Mel Miller ~ Recuperating at home.

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

• 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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