Worship Connection for August 28, 2022

Good morning!  This page is intended to both serve as a continuing worship option for those participating in our worship service from home, and to serve in place of print resources during our in-person worship.  Following the worship service on Sunday, one or more video recordings from the service will be placed on this page, including the sermon.  This may take several hours, due to the time needed to process the videos.  We will email the congregation when the recordings have been posted.  If you would like to be added to our congregational email list, please contact pvcob.alive@gmail.com.

• We are looking forward to the Houff Dinner on September 9! We are in need of volunteers for the event. For information on how you can help, please contact Pastor Rebecca House.

• Transition Team Update:

  The Transition Team met again last week and as usual there was lively discussion and lots of
  brainstorming about what the future could hold for Pleasant Valley Church. John Jantzi joined us
  for this meeting and shared the Congregational Profile that Pleasant Valley used in the last
  pastoral search. At this time more than 40 surveys have been completed and submitted. The
  team encourages those who have not filled out the survey to do so by the end of the month. Your
  input is very important to the process. Here are some additional updates/highlights from the
  team:
  Accomplishments in the process:
   Pulpit coverage and worship leaders are being finalized for the next several months
   Actively engaged in searching for an interim
   Preparation and distribution of a survey to the congregation for input into the process
   Creation of a questionnaire to gain information from inactive members
  Upcoming activities:
   Meet with Deacons on September 11 th to get their assistance in contacting people who
  have become inactive attenders so they can have input into the future of Pleasant Valley
   Compile and share survey results with the congregation and continue discussion of future
  directions for the church with entire congregation
   Develop a Congregational Profile based on input from surveys, questionnaires, and
  discussions
  The Transition Team’s next meeting will be September 20 th . If you have any questions, commits,
  or additional input, please feel free to contact any of the following team members: Millard
  Driver, James Hall, Randy Harris, Teri Sumey, and Carol Wilson. Thanks for your continued
  support and prayers.

• The Fellowship Team invites you to gather at the picnic pavilion (weather permitting- in case of rain we will be in the fellowship hall) for a pot luck luncheon following the Worship in the Grove service on Sunday, September 11th.  We will provide table service & drinks.  Please join us even if you are not able to bring a dish- all are welcome at God’s table!

• Sign Up to Be in a LIFE Group!

  The best way to get connected at Pleasant Valley is by joining one of our Life Groups. Life Groups consist of 6-12 adults who meet weekly or bi-weekly (or as the group determines) throughout the year. Life Groups help us grow in our relationships with each other and in our faith. These groups knit the church together as group members build friendships, pray, and study the Bible together. 

  The following acrostic further defines the purpose of Life Groups: 

  Lean on Jesus as we
  Ignite faithful discipleship,
  Fellowship in love, and
  Encourage Christian growth.

  Groups will begin meeting again in September, and sign-ups will be available at church and online during the month of August. There will be Life Groups for everyone, and we encourage and challenge you to help us form new groups based on interests and preferences.
  Sign up now in the Narthex! If you have any questions, please contact one of our Life Group Committee: Sara Houff, Karissa Ruiz, Carol Wilson, and Pastor Rebecca House

• Backpack Pals are in  need of pudding cups, ramen noodles, and we ask that you continue to donate your plastic grocery bags. Thank you!