Last Call for 2024 Donations: If you would like to make a contribution to our General Fund, Fuel, our Christmas Offering for School Lunch Debt, or any other 2024 tax deductible donation, the deadline is tomorrow at noon. Contact Pastor Steve or the church office to make arrangements.

Called Charge Conference (Sunday, January 19th after church): Our District Superintendent, Rev. Pat Freudenthal has called a Charge Conference to vote on two items. 1) Approval to sell an unused portion of our pavilion property and 2) to vote on a new treasurer (Thank you Lois!). Per the Book of Discipline both of these require a Called Charge Conference by the DS. All members of the church are encouraged to attend. It should be a fairly brief meeting. If you have any questions about either of these please don’t hesitate to reach out to Pastor Steve, the Trustees, or the Finance Committee. 

2025 Stewardship Campaign: Beginning this Sunday through February 2nd, we will be recommitting ourselves to another year of mission and ministry at PVUMC. In the United Methodist Church our membership vows include a commitment to prayer, presence, gifts, service, and witness. Over the next five weeks we will be exploring what these mean and recommitting ourselves to loving and serving the Lord at PVUMC in 2025!

Epiphany Open House: Come to the parsonage at noon on Sunday, January 12th for the traditional Epiphany Open House. We will be serving soup and sandwiches and enjoying good company! The address of the parsonage can be found in the church directory.

Save the Dates
January 12 – Epiphany Open House at the Parsonage (12-2pm)
January 19 – Called Charge Conference (after the service)
February 9 – Scout Sunday
March 5 – Ash Wednesday

Sunday’s Sermon: This week I preached on Joy being the ability to connect with God in all of our feelings. You can read it here.

Christmas Eve Services: Our Christmas Eve services will be at 6pm and 11pm. They will be the same service and will include communion and candlelight caroling. Come all ye faithful. Our Christmas Eve offering will be donated to pay for the school lunch debt at Pleasant View Elementary.

Called Charge Conference (Sunday, January 19th after church): Our District Superintendent, Rev. Pat Freudenthal has called a Charge Conference to vote on two items. 1) Approval to sell an unused portion of our pavilion property and 2) to vote on a new treasurer (Thank you Lois!). Per the Book of Discipline both of these require a Called Charge Conference by the DS. All members of the church are encouraged to attend. It should be a fairly brief meeting. If you have any questions about either of these please don’t hesitate to reach out to Pastor Steve, the Trustees, or the Finance Committee.

Advent Family Worship: Our last gathering will be this Wednesday: 5:30-7:00pm: come for supper and stay for interactive and contemplative worship for all ages in the sanctuary. We will close our time with communion. This week we will be meditating and praying about Joy. Come and see.

Thursday Advent Bible Study with Pastor Steve: (9:30 – 11:00a). Last gathering! Join us in the Purple Room for an examination of Jesus’ healing stories in the Gospel of Luke. 

Nursery Care: We are looking for one Sunday School volunteer and two Worship Service volunteers each Sunday to look after our little ones. If you are interested in serving in the nursery, click here to sign up. All of our nursery volunteers must be background checked and trained in Safe Sanctuary.

Save the Dates
December 24 – Christmas Eve Services (6pm & 11pm)
December 29 – Wesleyan Covenant Service (10am Service)
January 12 – Epiphany Open House at the Parsonage (12-2pm)
January 19 – Called Charge Conference (after the service)

Sunday’s Sermon: This week I preached on God desiring peace for us. You can read it here.

Advent Family Worship: Wednesdays in December: 5:30-7:00pm: come for supper and stay for interactive and contemplative worship for all ages in the sanctuary. We will close our time with communion. This week we will be meditating and praying about peace. Come and see.

*THIS THURSDAY* 55 & Alive Christmas Party: Potluck lunch and games in the Fellowship Hall. Bring a side or dessert to share. We will be playing Dirty Santa, bring a wrapped $5-$10 gift to play along!

Bunco: This Thursday, December 12th. Come roll the dice and enjoy fellowship and a snack potluck! Starts at 6pm in the Fellowship Hall.

*TIME CHANGE* Thursday Advent Bible Study with Pastor Steve will meet 8:30 – 10:00a: Join us in the Purple Room for an examination of Jesus’ healing stories in the Gospel of Luke. 

Christmas Boxes: We will be packing Christmas Boxes in the Fellowship Hall after church on December 15th! All are welcome. See Beth Bostwick for more information. We will be sorting and unloading a very large donation at 2pm on Friday, the 13th in the Fellowship Hall. Please come help if you can!

Nursery Care: We are looking for one Sunday School volunteer and two Worship Service volunteers each Sunday to look after our little ones. If you are interested in serving in the nursery, click here to sign up. All of our nursery volunteers must be background checked and trained in Safe Sanctuary.

Save the Dates
December 11 – Advent Family Worship Continues (5:30pm)
December 12 – 55 & Alive Christmas Party (11am)
December 12 – BUNCO (6pm)
December 13 – Christmas Food Unloading (2pm)
December 15 – Christmas Box Packing (After church)
December 24 – Christmas Eve Services (6pm & 11pm)
December 29 – Wesleyan Covenant Service (10am Service)
January 12 – Epiphany Open House at the Parsonage (12-2pm)