Elder Selection Update After further discernment, a slate is ready for the membership to join in the discernment process. Two elders are needed. Two men are available to serve (listed in alphabetical order); Travis Chupp and Mike Steigman. The vote, as required by the PVMC constitution, will take place during the worship service today. All ballots are due at the time of the vote.

Bread for Communion Would you like to share your bread making gifts with the congregation? The elders are looking for someone to make bread for communion next Sunday, November 16th. Contact Pastor Jeff or one of the elders if this is something you’d be willing to do.

Communion Next Sunday, November 23rd, we will be celebrating our identity in Christ through the partaking of communion during the worship service. Please prepare your hearts and minds to remember and celebrate the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Hydro Community Thanksgiving Service The Hydro Ministerial Alliance is having their annual Thanksgiving service next Sunday evening, at 6pm at the First Christian Church in Hydro. A time of fellowship will immediately follow the service. Attendees are invited to bring finger foods to share.

Thanksgiving at the WTLP Home The Weatherford Transitional Living Program Home provides opportunities for young men with criminal records to re-enter society. November 25th, we will be sharing a Thanksgiving meal with them and the staff at the WTLP Home. There is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board in the foyer if you’d like to help provide food. If you’d like to join in the meal and meet the young men WTLP serves, please contact Kathie Switzer or Pastor Jeff.

Thanksgiving with the Shantz’s Eldon & Ellen will be hosting Thanksgiving in their home and would like to extend an invitation to all who don’t have family gatherings this year. Please RSVP to Ellen (580-302-3117) and plan to bring a side dish to share.

Singing Evening There will be no Singing Evening for the month of December, instead come enjoy a Christmas Program put on by the children of PVMC.

Wider Church Affiliations The elders have decided to use a congregational process for determining this question. The process will include two separate votes where the membership will narrow the choices for affiliation from 3 to 2 and then 2 to 1. The groups being considered are FEC (Fellowship of Evangelical Churches), MB (Mennonite Brethren) and LMC (formerly known as Lancaster Mennonite Conference). PVMC is currently a provisional member of the South Central District of LMC until the summer of 2026.  Please pray for God’s direction as we seek wider church affiliations.

Community Opportunity PVMC has been asked to sing at Maple Lawn Manor’s Christmas Program Thursday, December 18th at 1 PM. The residents enjoy guests of all ages, but especially little kids. Contact Kathie Switzer if you or your family can participate.

Congratulations to Ronnie & Brittany Ringler on the arrival of their son, Leo Kai! Born Monday, October 27th, weighing 9 lbs. 1 oz. and  measuring 20.75 inches long. A gift table for Leo is setup in the foyer.

Have you heard?  PVMC has an app!

Our new app is now live and available for download today! As we  begin transitioning away from our current Text-Em-All service provider, this app will become a helpful way for us to communicate time-sensitive announcements, changes in schedules and much more.

First: Update your email address into our new

database by following this link: https://40338.people.myamplify.io/external/form/96587119-9ae4-404d-985c-12936d9f9c30

Then:

• Visit your app store and search for “My Church Home”
• After downloading, open the app, Type in “Pleasant View Mennonite Church” and click “Find Your Church” (You will recognize our logo, address and mission statement.)
• Click “Allow” to enable notifications

A guide with further aid in accessing the app on your device and highlighting some of the features currently available can be found in each Adult Sunday school classroom and is posted to the bulletin board in the foyer.

Please reach out to Amanda at the church office with any questions.

Today, November 16, 2025

   9:30 am Sunday School

10:30 am Worship Service

This week  Nov. 17th – 22nd

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

Wed    5:45 pm Meal

             6:30 pm Final Activities of the Semester

             7:30 pm Elders Meeting

Thurs   1-4 pm Quilting in Room #112

Next Sunday,  November 23rd

  8:45 am Maple Lawn Manor

  9:30 am Sunday School

10:30 am Worship Service

                 Celebrating Communion

 6:00 pm Hydro Community Thanksgiving

Upcoming events                 

November 25th      WTLP  Thanksgiving

November 27th      Thanksgiving Day

December 7th         Children’s Christmas Program

December 10th      Missions Meeting

December 13th       SALT Event

December 18th       Maple Lawn Manor Christmas Program

December 24th       Candlelight Service

January 4th              Communion

                                Singing Evening

January 7th             Wednesday Evening Activities Resume

For our church family

That Christ may be seen in us.

Our homebound members ~ Warren Slagell

The marriages of our congregation

Lorraine Erb as she settles into life in Virginia.

The Richard Wright family, as they mourn the death of his wife, Jeannie.

Health Concerns

• Eldon Shantz ~ Recovering at home
• Kay Crispin ~ Recuperating at Maple Lawn Manor
• Kathy Thomas ~ 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

• Jane Vaughn, Marla Eichelberger’s sister ~ battling cancer
• Lori Haley (Tim Haley’s mother) ~ diagnosed with ovarian cancer, had a successful surgery last week and anticipates a couple more chemo treatments.
• Bob Bontrager (Ruthie Miller’s brother) ~ health is not good, but stable.
• Levi Hunt, James Hunt’s younger brother ~ recovering from bone marrow transplant.
• Margaret, Susana Friesen’s sister ~ fragile health
• Mel Miller ~ Recuperating at home.
• Holly (David Bruyn’s daughter) – PTL for a successful heart surgery. Pray for her full recovery.

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
• Rolly Walter ~ Health concerns
• Kiran Paul & Lakshmi -Berachah Ministries

Sunday School Class List