Unexpected Heroes

by Pastor Jeff | Psalms 146:1-10

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: Reggie Miller


            
“I Am Thine O Lord” MH 581

            “When Peace Like A River” MH 576


Congregational Prayer: Seth Thomas


Missions Moment: Phoebe Yoder School – James Wenger


            “Jesus Loves Me”

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

           Songs of Praise

Scripture: Judges 13:1-5; 24-25   Read by Stenson & Amanda Miller


Sermon:  “A Tragic Hero” Pastor Jeff

          “Spirit of God”

 

6 PM Singing Evening 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.

Member’s Meeting to follow.

Announcements

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.

Members Meeting Tonight The agenda for the 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.

Elder Selection Absentee ballots for the elder selection process are available today at the ballot box next to the credenza in the foyer. Three men are willing to serve. 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 alphabetically order); Chris Kimble, Jason Miller and Wes Miller. Absentee ballots are due back at the time of the vote next Sunday Nov. 8th during the worship service.

Volunteers needed  Come join the fun this Wednesday evening, November 4th @6:30 PM, as we pack school kits and load them on a trailer to be taken to Newton, KS. The children’s classes will not be in session so they will be assisting as well. When this is completed, 1000 kits will have been filled.

New Missions Globe Project The Missions Committee has begun searching for the next Missions Globe project, which will start on January 1, 2027.They want your help. Please submit your suggestions to Daryl Mast or any committee member before the next meeting on November 11th.

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.

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.

https://40338.people.myamplify.io/external/form/2f707f88-a607-48f2-9c73-27ca990ee588

 

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.

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.

Events

Today, November 1st,  2026 

  9:30 AM Sunday School

10:30 AM Worship Service

  6:00 PM Singing Evening

                 Members Meeting

 

This week  Nov. 2nd – 7th

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

Wed    5:45 PM Meal

             6:30 PM Pack MCC School Kits

             7:30 PM Elders Meeting

Thu      1 – 4 PM Quilting Room #112

               Church Reserved

Fri          Church Reserved

Sat         Church Reserved

             

Next Sunday,  November 8th

  9:30 AM Sunday School

10:30 AM Worship Service

 

Upcoming events                 

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

  • Darwin Hartman (PVMC’s former pastor)
  • Mickey Vanderwork ~ Recovering from back surgery
  • Angel Miller ~ Recovering from procedure
  • Lynn Jackson ~ Shingles

Larry White

Elder Selection Process ~ Chris Kimble, Jason Miller and Wes Miller

Elders, Pastor Jeff 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 and Myumi Hancock, friends 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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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