"An Inconvenient Therefore"

by Pastor Jeff Selzer | Romans 12:1-2

 

2025 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL IS

JULY 14TH-17TH

 

 

Click the VBS graphic to fill out a registration form for each student enrolling in Vacation Bible School.

 

Register before July 7th and receive a free T-shirt!

 

 

 

 

In the bulletin this week...

Worship Outline

We’re excited that you chose to worship with us today!

 

Welcome and Announcements: Pastor Jeff

Call to Worship: Kent Switzer

             “All the Way My Savior Leads Me” MH 573

             “My Hope is Built on Nothing Less” MH 558

Congregational Prayer: Freeman Schrock

            “Jesus Loves Me”

(Children are invited to place their offerings in the Mission Globe. Children ages 1-4 dismissed to Toddler Time)

          Songs of Praise

Scripture: Romans 11:33-12:2   Read by Freeman & Margaret Schrock

Sermon:  “An Inconvenient Therefore” Pastor Jeff

          “Spirit of God”

  

3 pm  – 4:30 pm Come & Go Wedding Shower

Join us today in the home of Bill & Carolene Jackson, to celebrate the union of Erin & Cadon Detweiler. Men & women are invited to attend. The couple are  registered at Target and Crate & Barrel.

6 pm Members Meeting

The meeting agenda is as follows: report from the Fellowship of Evangelical Churches’ Leaders Orientation, affiliation communication with the Mennonite Brethren Church, sharing of results of the quarterly members surveys from this year and the results of the elders’ pastoral recommendation vote.

Announcements

Construction  Due to the Kitchen Remodel Project, the Fellowship Hall, kitchen and gym will be unavailable May 19th – July 19th. There will not be ice available during this time.  Coffee will not be served Sunday mornings until construction has been completed.

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

Elder Recommendation The elders would like to thank you for your prayers and  input during this discernment process. Our recommendation is to call Pastor Jeff for another five year term. All ballots are due today at the time of the vote.

Singing Evening There will be no Singing evening services scheduled for the months of June and July.

Ladies Brunch in the Barn

What: Ladies Brunch in the Barn 

When: Saturday, June 7th from 9:30-11:00

Where: Kent & Beth Switzer’s barn – 2 1/2 miles north of church 

Bring for the drawing: Anything with the gardening theme (indoor or outdoor)! Could be a plant, tool, pot, decor, etc!

Bring a friend & come enjoy food, fun & fellowship!

Church in the Canyon is Fathers’ Day, June 15th. We will have “Donuts and Sausage Rolls” for Dads followed by worship at 9:30 am. Water and cold drinks will be provided. There will be no meal after the service. Transportation from the parking areas in the field down into the canyon will be available. Please dress comfortably and bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Worship this year will include a time for people to testify to God’s faithfulness and be baptized. In the event of inclement weather, we will gather in the foyer and sanctuary.

Ministry Opportunity 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.

Fiesta! Let’s Celebrate! Vacation Bible School is planned for July 14th – 17th. If you would like to volunteer, please contact one of the VBS committee members. We have opportunities for everyone! Allison Chupp, Becky Peachy, & Dana Selzer

Do you have any of these? We are looking for items to decorate with during Vacation Bible School. Our theme is ‘Fiesta!’ If you have things like Southwest style blankets, cacti, sombreros, etc., please consider sharing for the week of VBS. You can contact Allison Chupp, Becky Peachy or Dana Selzer with questions

Events

Today, June 1, 2025

  9:30 am Sunday School

10:30 am Worship service

  3:00 pm Detweiler Shower

  6:00 pm Members Meeting

 

This week  June 2nd – 7th

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

Wed     7:30 pm Elders Meeting

Sat        9:30 am Ladies Brunch in  the Barn

 

Next Sunday,  June 8th

  8:45 am Maple Lawn Manor

  9:30 am Sunday School

10:30 am Worship service

 

Upcoming events                 

June 15th               Father’s Day

                              Church in the Canyon

July 2nd – 11th      Youth Trip to Costa Rica

July 6th                  Celebrating Communion

July 14th – 17th    Vacation Bible School

July 18th – 20th     South Central Summer  Assembly

July 20th                Maple Lawn Manor

                                Amani Choir

August 3rd            Singing Evening

August 17th          Communion

August 31st           Maple Lawn Manor

September 7th      Singing Evening

                              Members Meeting

Prayer Requests

Prayer Requests

For our church family

That Christ may be seen in us.

Our homebound members ~ Bertha Miller and Warren Slagell

Edwin & Melissa Detweiler

Health Concerns

  • Melissa Detweiler ~ Recovering from shoulder surgery
  • Mike Propps ~ Recuperating at home
  • Candace Slagell ~ Recovering from knee replacement 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

  • Levi Hunt, James Hunt’s younger brother ~ diagnosed with leukemia, though doing well, anticipates starting bone marrow transplant process mid May.
  • 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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Join Us

SUNDAY 

9:30 AM Sunday school for all ages

10:30 AM Worship (in person or online)

WEDNESDAY 

5:45 PM Meal

6:30 PM Activities for all ages