Registration is now open for PV Camp
PV Camp is an overnight church retreat designed to help grow relationships within our church family. Held at Canyon Camp near Hinton, the weekend features indoor/outdoor activities for all ages, lodging, food and a Sunday morning worship service. Check-in starts Saturday, Nov. 14th at 11 AM and runs until noon at which time we’ll officially kick off the weekend with lunch and opening ceremonies. PV Camp wraps up Sunday, Nov. 15th with a worship service at 10:30 AM followed by a meal. If you can’t come for the whole weekend, please plan to attend the worship service on Sunday and stay for the meal. There are no scheduled services at the church building Nov. 15th.
All attendees, including those only coming for Sunday worship and lunch, must register by Wednesday, Nov. 4th.
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: Mike Steigman
“God of Our Strength, Enthroned Above” LS 1
“Whiter Than Snow” LS 162
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 with Travis & Ally)
Songs of Praise
Scripture: Psalms 146:1-10 Read by Dwayne & Kerry Slagell
Sermon: “Unexpected Heroes” Pastor Jeff
“Spirit of God”
Announcements
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Day in the Country Preparations What can you make for the Bake Sale? All proceeds go to Hope is Alive and Connections Food & Resource Center! We’ll take anything & all you can make! A fun fact – 30 years ago in 1996 we filled up 15 tables with baked goods! We had 68 loaves of bread, 74 pkgs of cinnamon rolls, 10 cakes, 52 pies & 154 pkgs of cookies just to name a few! Sign up if you know what you want to bring. If not – just bring! Please bring your baked goods either Friday, October 30th or early morning Saturday, October 31st by 9:00 AM to the gym. Thank you! Craft Sale Please let Susan, Echo or Jessica know what you are making so we will know how to display it and how much space we need. Silent Auction We still have room for more things. Please don’t bring stuff to church before Thursday, October 29th. Susan: 580 819 1776 Echo: 580 302 0776 Jessica: 580 816 0517 |
Tithes and Offerings can be placed in the offering plates at the back of the sanctuary before Sunday morning worship and anytime in the black box outside of the secretary’s office labeled “Tithes and Offerings and Prayer Cards.”
The November Daily Bible Reading guide & Prayer calendar is now available. Find it in the literature rack next to the secretary office, @pvmcok.org under the resources tab or in our app.
Elder Selection Update: The elder nominees met Wednesday evening to share their individual discernment regarding their availability to serve at PVMC as elders and to create a slate for the membership to rejoin the discernment process. Three men are available and willing to serve. Only two elders are needed. Pray for God’s direction as we seek to identify the elders He is calling from among the following individuals (listed in alphabetical order): Chris Kimble, Jason Miller, & Wes Miller. The vote will take place during the worship service November 8th. Absentee ballots will be available November 1st and are due back at the time of the vote.
Benefit Concert Tonight at 5 PM Michael Barnes is performing tonight at SWOSU’s music building in the Berrong Music Hall 101 with pianist, Dr. Christopher Evatt. Donations fund college scholarships to graduating high school students in his mother’s name, Lorrie Barnes.
Singing Evening is next Sunday, November 1st. Virgil & Meribeth Slagell, Lyndall & Kathie Switzer, Tim & Angela Stutzman, and Michael & Faith Slagell are responsible for specials. If you prefer not to organize a special for the month, or have a conflict, please contact Luke Knisely.
Members Meeting Nov. 1st The agenda for the Nov. 1st members meeting: Review and approve Minutes from the July 12th Special Members Meeting and Minutes from the September 13th Quarterly Members Meeting, Credentialing PVMC Pastors and Presentation of the Proposed Revised Constitution.
Prayer Opportunity Global Disciples is hosting a prayer meeting via zoom for ministries they are involved with that cannot be reported on publicly because of security reasons on the third Friday of each month from 8 to 9 AM through December. This is an opportunity to be involved in God’s work among the unreached without having to leave your home! Contact Daryl Mast for the link to the meetings.
Pray For Our Future Don’t forget to pick up your Blue card(s) under the mailboxes for your child to begin working on them. When completed you may put them in Faith Slagell’s mailbox. Remember, if you need Michael to take your child’s picture, please let us know. We want everyone ages 2 through college. If you have questions, ask Faith.
HIA invites you to Nights in November held at the Weatherford HIA house Nov. 12th and 13th. Tours of the house begin at 6:30 PM with dinner and a program to follow at 7 PM. Come and see what’s new at HIA and hear the testimonies of God’s redeeming work in the lives of former addicts. Contact Pastor Jeff for RSVP information.
Children’s Christmas Program is December 13th Children in PreK-5th will practicing on Sunday mornings during singing time and on Wednesday nights for the Christmas program. Detailed practice schedules are on the bulletin board in the foyer and in church mailboxes.
New Member Recommendation Ryan Minden has completed new member classes, as outlined in the PVMC constitution. The elders recommend Ryan for membership at Pleasant View and anticipate bringing him in during Sunday morning worship, November 8th. Please contact Pastor Jeff or an elder if you have any questions.
Registration is now open for PV Camp (formerly called Family Camp). PV Camp is an overnight church retreat designed to help grow relationships within our church family. Held at Canyon Camp near Hinton, the weekend features indoor/outdoor activities for all ages, lodging, food and a Sunday morning worship service. Check-in starts Saturday, Nov. 14th at 11 AM and runs until noon at which time we’ll officially kick off the weekend with lunch and opening ceremonies. PV Camp wraps up Sunday, Nov. 15th with a worship service at 10:30 AM followed by a meal. If you can’t come for the whole weekend, please plan to attend the worship service on Sunday and stay for the meal. There are no scheduled services at the church building Nov. 15th.
All attendees, including those only coming for Sunday worship and lunch, must register by Wednesday, Nov. 4th.
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Events
Today, October 25, 2026
8:45 AM Maple Lawn Manor
9:30 AM Sunday School
10:30 AM Worship Service
This week Oct. 26th – 31st
Tue 6 – 8 PM TLC Thomas 1st Christian Church (Looming Class)
Wed 5:45 PM Meal
6:30 PM Activities
7:30 PM Missions Meeting
Thu 1 – 4 PM Quilting Room #112
Sat 9:30 AM Day in the Country
Next Sunday, November 1st
9:30 AM Sunday School
10:30 AM Worship Service
6:00 PM Singing Evening
Members Meeting
Upcoming events
November 4th Pack MCC School Kits
November 5th-7th Church Reserved November 14-15th PV Camp
November 18th Final Wednesday Evening Activities of Semester
November 22nd Communion
November 26th Thanksgiving Day
December 6th Maple Lawn Manor
Singing Evening
December 12th Children’s Rehearsal
December 13th Children’s Program
December 24th Candlelight Service
December 25th Christmas Day
Prayer Requests
For our church family
That communities around us will see Christ in us.
God’s direction made clear for our wider church affiliation.
Our homebound members ~ Warren Slagell at Maple Lawn Manor
Those preparing for marriage and the marriages of our congregation.
Health Concerns
- Mickey Vanderwork ~ Recovering from back surgery
- Angel Miller ~ Recovering from procedure
- Lynn Jackson ~ Shingles
- Larry White ~ Recovering from shoulder surgery
Elder Selection Process
Pastor Jeff, the elders and their families.
In our community
For those who don’t know Jesus as their Lord and Savior.
Unity among believers.
Health concerns
- Leroy Peachy, Margaret Schrock and Tony Peachy’s father ~ had a stroke
- Natalia, Kathie Switzer’s granddaughter
- Brian Knisely, Luke Knisely’s father ~ liver dysfunction
- Alma Schrock, friend of Edwin & Melissa Detweiler ~ cancer
- Anita & Margaret, Susana Friesen’s sisters ~ fragile health
- Lori Haley, Tim Haley’s mother ~ living with cancer
- Bob Bontrager, Ruthie Miller’s brother ~ health is not good, but stable
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
Pray for peace in areas experiencing violence and war.
Serving in the US
- Amani Community Church
- Oklahoma MDS
- Corey & Brooke Makeever – STUMO
Serving in other Countries.
- Global Disciples
- Rolly Walter – Serving in Spain
- 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