The Profile of a Disciple
In the bulletin this week...
Worship Outline
We’re excited that you chose to worship with us today!
Welcome and Announcements
Call to Worship: Travis Chupp
“To God Be the Glory” MH 532
“Be Thou My Vision” MH 300
Congregational Prayer: Hank Eichelberger
“Jesus Loves Me”
(Children are invited to place their offerings in the Mission Globe. Children ages 1-4 dismissed to Toddler Time with Jessica & Ally)
Songs of Praise
Scripture: Acts 9: 1-9 Read by Devert & Kathy Thomas
Sermon “Pirates and Pilgrims” Jason Swihart
Communion
“Lift Your Glad Voices” MH 175
6 PM Singing Evening
Travis & Allyson Chupp, Edwin & Melissa Detweiler, Tim & Susan Shantz, Mike & Loretta Propps and Sherry Corrigan are responsible for specials. If you prefer not to organize a special for the month, or have a conflict, please contact Luke Knisely or Freeman Schrock.
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.”
Pastor Jeff’s Sabbatical To promote health and longevity in our pastors, PVMC offers a four week sabbatical to its pastors after four years of service. Pastor Jeff will be gone from July 20th – August 17th. During his sabbatical, please contact Stenson Miller or one of the other elders for your pastoral needs.
The August Daily Bible Reading guide & Prayer calendar is now available in the literature rack. You may also access it @ pvmcok.org under the resources tab or within the app.
Elder Recommendation Vote is Today The elders are recommending to the membership an update to PVMC’s Purpose in our Articles of Incorporation with the state of Oklahoma as presented at the special members meeting July 12th. Copies of the updated Purpose are available in the literature rack on blue paper. All ballots are due today at the time of the vote.
Communion All are invited to the Lord’s table who have been baptized into a community of faith, are living at peace with God and with their brothers and sisters in the faith, and are willing to be accountable in their congregation. Celebrating the Lord’s Supper in this manner, the church looks forward in joy and hope to the feast of the redeemed with Christ in the age to come. Thank you to Candace Slagell for providing the bread for communion today.
Boys Club Game Night An evening of fun is being hosted here in the Fellowship Hall, Saturday, August 8th from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM. All men and boys of PVMC are invited to join! Please sign up using the sheet posted to the bulletin board to help get a head count for food.
Boys Club T-shirt Men and boys of PVMC, if you would like a Boys Club t-shirt, please add your name and size to the sheet on the bulletin board in the foyer. Please contribute $20 per shirt to cover the cost.
Golf Cart Ministry The Hydro Free Fair is August 20th – 22nd. Our church will be providing free golf cart rides for fair attenders to and from their vehicles. An orange sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board for 4 carts each evening. You are responsible for your cart the entire night. If you would like to help as a relief driver, but not be in charge, there is a place for that also. Time will start around 6pm each evening and will go until the fair closes. Thanks so much for volunteering your time for this ministry.
Events
Today, August 2nd, 2026
9:30 AM Sunday School
10:30 AM Worship
Celebrating Communion
6:00 PM Singing Evening
This week Aug. 3rd – 8th
Tue 6 – 8 PM TLC Thomas 1st Christian Church (Looming Class)
Wed 7:30 PM Elders Meeting
Sat 9:30 AM Volunteering @ OKC Regional Food Bank
4:30 PM Boys Club Game Night
Next Sunday, August 9th
9:30 AM Sunday School
10:30 AM Worship Service
Upcoming events
August 15th Fellowship Hall Reserved
August 16th Fellowship Hall Reserved
August 20th – 22nd Hydro Free Fair
August 30th Promotion Sunday
September 2nd Wednesday Evening Activities Resume
September 11-12th Parenting Weekend
September 13th Maple Lawn Manor
Singing Evening
Members Meeting
October 4th Communion
Singing Evening
October 23-24th Church Reserved
October 25th Maple Lawn Manor
October 31st Day in the Country
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
Those preparing for marriage and the marriages of our congregation.
Health Concerns
- Keith & Ruthie Miller ~ Recovering from procedures
- Sherry Corrigan ~ Recovering from surgery
- Kay Crispin
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
- Brian Knisely, Luke Knisely’s father ~ liver dysfunction
- Brenda, Brittany Ringler’s mother ~ stroke and cancer
- Alma Schrock, friend of Edwin & Melissa Detweiler ~ cancer
- Anita & Margaret, Susana Friesen’s sisters ~ fragile health
- Wanda Knapp, Larry White’s mother ~ PTL! Her cancer is in remission.
- Slayter and Sierra’s relationship and pregnancy (Slayter is Larry White’s son)
- 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
- Erin Smith – Victory Bible Camp
- 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
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 (Resume September 2)
5:45 PM Meal
6:30 PM Activities for all ages