"An Inconvenient Therefore"
2025 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL IS
JULY 14TH-17TH
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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
Looking for a Sunday School Class? Here are some options
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