MEMBERSHIP CHANGES: 2nd READING & VOTE
2nd Reading & Vote, July 19
Joining: Billy & Chelsea Hungate (Ayla & Adalee) from Sunnyside Adventist Church (Portland, OR)
REMEMBERING BOB SANDERS
Memorial Service at 4:00 pm on July 19
Bob Sanders lost his fight with cancer and passed away on Tuesday, July 1. Bob’s memorial service will be held at PVC on Sabbath, July 19 at 4:00 pm. Here is a note from the family:
“As we grieve and celebrate Bob’s life, we’d love to collect and preserve memories of him. Not every story can make it into the service… so we’re asking if you have a favorite story, moment, photo, or whatever you’d like to share about Bob, please send those by email to: shareaboutbob@gmail.com. We’ll be putting together a memory book for his sons to honor the legacy he leaves behind.”
For those not able to attend in person, you can click the link below to watch the service online.
“As we grieve and celebrate Bob’s life, we’d love to collect and preserve memories of him. Not every story can make it into the service… so we’re asking if you have a favorite story, moment, photo, or whatever you’d like to share about Bob, please send those by email to: shareaboutbob@gmail.com. We’ll be putting together a memory book for his sons to honor the legacy he leaves behind.”
For those not able to attend in person, you can click the link below to watch the service online.
A MEMORIAL GATHERING for Twyla Schneider
July 20 @ Milo McIver Park
You are invited to Twyla's celebration of life gathering in the Dogwood site at Milo McIver Park on July 20 from Noon-9pm. Join family and friends as we say goodbye to Twyla. Bring a favorite side-dish to share and your own drinks. Parking is $10 (free with park pass). RSVP to Whirlyberly@yahoo.com.
PARKING LOT RESURFACING
July 21-25
A quick reminder that our parking lot will be resurfaced July 21-25. The office will be closed. Our pastors are still available, even as they serve in their duties at Camp Meeting.
A NOTE OF SADNESS
Memorial Service at 4:00 pm on August 9 • Walla Walla, WA
Linda Hickerson's mother, Joan Bissell passed away peacefully at her home in Walla Walla on July 1, 2025, at the age of 96. A celebration of Life will be held August 9 at 4:00 pm at Heubach Chapel, 212 SW 4th Street, College Place, WA. Condolences can be made by visiting: www.munsellerhodes.com.
Click the link below to watch the service online.
Click the link below to watch the service online.
With Deep Appreciation
We thank Mark & Brenda Smith for their years of service to our Juniors Sabbath School class. They have led that class with extraordinary faithfulness, mentoring our students in the way of Christ. Only Heaven can measure the depth and longevity of their impact on time and eternity. Thank you, Brenda & Mark, for your generous service! As you retire from Juniors SS leadership, we bless you and wish you many happy years with the adults :)
MEAL TRAIN FOR THE BARRON FAMILY
Sarah’s mom Rose had major surgery last week to treat her cancer and is back home with Sarah & Juan. They are still adjusting to life with baby Risa and have loved having your support through meals! We are asking for your prayers/food deliveries/meal funds during this busy time as they support Rose through her recovery!
MEAL TRAIN FOR DAVE CORSON
Showing up in a time of need :)
If you would like to participate in a meal train for Dave, you can sign up at: https://mealtrain.com/qg5ql8. Thank you for your love and support.
MONTHLY SENIOR MINISTRY GET TOGETHER
August 6 at 10:00 am
Get together with PVC seniors for a morning hangout in the church fellowship hall. We'll provide coffee, tea, and goodies. You provide a smile and a friendly spirit! You're welcome to just relax and visit with friends, or bring your favorite puzzle or game and invite others to join in. These monthly events are meant to be a regular time of connection with your spiritual community.
SNACK SHACK 2025 – HELPERS NEEDED!
Contact Aileen Stanley ASAP at 503/780-1470 (cell & WhatsApp) or by email at pvcpantherspathfinderclub@gmail.com.
Our PVC Panthers Pathfinder club needs your help! With the younger ages of our current club, we have a great need for people that can serve ice cream, drinks, and bento bowls. The youngest person that can help must be 14 years of age, but there is no upper age limit. In fact, only adults can serve the bento bowls.
Our Pathfinder club has been working at the Snack Shack since 2012 every camp-meeting to raise funds for our club to attend the International NAD Camporee. Some of the funds have been used for Bible Experience trips and for discounting the constantly increasing cost of the great events Pathfinders participate in. Please help if you are able. Thank you for supporting your Pathfinder club!
Our Pathfinder club has been working at the Snack Shack since 2012 every camp-meeting to raise funds for our club to attend the International NAD Camporee. Some of the funds have been used for Bible Experience trips and for discounting the constantly increasing cost of the great events Pathfinders participate in. Please help if you are able. Thank you for supporting your Pathfinder club!
PVC WILL BE CLOSED ON JULY 26
See you at camp meeting!
Other options for worship include in-person service at Sunnyside Church, or watching the livestream.
Sexual Integrity 101
Coming Fall, 2025
PVC will be hosting a series of mid-week conversations around God’s vision for sexuality called Sexual Integrity 101, and we look forward to having you in the room with us. We all desire sexual integrity for ourselves and for others, but often struggle to know where to start, and that’s what this is for. We are learning to live as people who are free — so keep your eyes out for more information coming soo for Sexual Integrity 101 this Fall.
SI-101 is a forum for learning and everyone is welcome. Parents, partners, singles, teachers, leaders, and Christians of all life stages will benefit, and even those who personally want freedom from the effects of unwanted sexual behavior and betrayal.
SI-101 is a forum for learning and everyone is welcome. Parents, partners, singles, teachers, leaders, and Christians of all life stages will benefit, and even those who personally want freedom from the effects of unwanted sexual behavior and betrayal.
SAVE THE DATE FOR OUTDOOR CHURCH!
September 6 at the Tourville’s
Heather & Brandon Tourville have graciously volunteered their home for outdoor church on September 6 to take the place of PVC’s annual summer camp-out which was canceled this year due to maintenance closures at Fort Stevens. Mark your calendars and plan to join us for outdoor church!
BABIES!
PVC's Newest Additions
We’re celebrating with the Panasuk, Morrison and Barron families as they recently welcomed new members to their families:
Jason and Melissa Panasuk welcomed Alissya Lee Panasuk on May 29!
Jason and Melissa Panasuk welcomed Alissya Lee Panasuk on May 29!
Sarah, Juan, and Rafa Barron welcomed Amaris Rose Esperanza Barron on April 29. You can bless the Barrons with a meal!
Morgan Huffman and Tyler Morrison welcomed Noa Rae Huffman-Morrison on May 10. You can bless them with a meal!
SPIRITUAL COMPANIONSHIP
micro-groups
Faith was never meant to be a solo journey, and every single one of us needs an earthly friend as a companion in the light. Consider joining or starting a "micro-group": a group of 2-4 people living in the light together, practicing reading Scripture, prayer, and honesty, and meeting once a week.
You can choose your own group members. If you want to join a group and have no one to invite, we can try to link you up with an existing group or someone else looking for a partner. Visit pvclife.com/groups for more information.
You can choose your own group members. If you want to join a group and have no one to invite, we can try to link you up with an existing group or someone else looking for a partner. Visit pvclife.com/groups for more information.
THE JOURNEY TO WHOLENESS - Christ-centered Twelve Step Recovery
Thursdays at 7:00pm • Pleasant Valley Church Youth Room (Rm 5)
Are you looking for more support in your journey to living free? Maybe you're working through the process of reckoning and release that we've been talking about in our Unburdened series and the Releasing Bitterness seminar. Perhaps you've lost a loved one through death or divorce, and you'd like support in your journey. Or maybe you've been wrestling with an unhealthy dependency upon substances or other destructive behaviors. Did you know that PVC has a weekly 12-step recovery group meeting called Journey to Wholeness?
Journey to Wholeness is a support system for people of any faith (or lack thereof) who are struggling with things that are hurting them or the people they love. It presents a 12-step model for understanding God and ourselves as God’s creation.
Come on Thursday nights at 7:00 PM and you'll find a safe and anonymous group of individuals who are committed to health, healing, sanity, and serenity. We hope you'll join us on the Journey to Wholeness!
Journey to Wholeness is a support system for people of any faith (or lack thereof) who are struggling with things that are hurting them or the people they love. It presents a 12-step model for understanding God and ourselves as God’s creation.
Come on Thursday nights at 7:00 PM and you'll find a safe and anonymous group of individuals who are committed to health, healing, sanity, and serenity. We hope you'll join us on the Journey to Wholeness!
LIBRARY BOOK CART
"We've got a lot of new books that have just been donated," reports our Book Cart librarian, Rit Kunau. You're encouraged to find a book that might bless you and take it home with you. Bring it back when you're ready for the next person to read it. There are books for adults and for children.
PRAYER WARRIORS:
Join us Sabbath Mornings at 8:30 am in Room 7
Prayer Warriors support the church through prayer, interceding, or earnestly asking for God's will to be done, for others. If you are interested in being a part of the Prayer Warriors group, please contact the church office.
DWELL WITH PVC
Meditate on God's Word with PVC
We have a church subscription to Dwell Audio Bible, a mobile-based app for your phone or tablet that lets you listen to Scripture in a variety of translation with a rich list of features, like themed playlists, kids’ devotionals, reading plans, memorize mode, and reflection options. If you join our membership, you’ll have access to all of the subscription features for the next year, and we encourage all of our PVC Fam to take this opportunity to make Scripture a part of daily life.
ONLINE CHURCH DIRECTORY – Get Access Today!
FREE to all PVC Members!
All PVC Members can access our online church directory following the steps below:
1. Search for "Instant Church Directory" in the Apple App Store, Google Play, or Amazon Appstore, or simply click on this link: instantchurchdirectory.com/app.
2. Submit/update your photo! If possible, your photo should be your complete family unit in high resolution. Please follow this link to upload your photo: bit.ly/3CZP92C.
1. Search for "Instant Church Directory" in the Apple App Store, Google Play, or Amazon Appstore, or simply click on this link: instantchurchdirectory.com/app.
2. Submit/update your photo! If possible, your photo should be your complete family unit in high resolution. Please follow this link to upload your photo: bit.ly/3CZP92C.
WORK BEE THIS SUNDAY!
(Coming Soon)
Our parking lot is scheduled to be resurfaced the week of camp meeting, July 21-25.
Our next work bee is this Sunday, JULY 13 (previously July 6), focusing on pre-sealing the alligatored areas.
Come join the effort from 8:00 - Noon! There will be drinks and pastries in the morning, and pizza after the work is done. RSVP below, or text Hans Hess at 503/957-3925.
Our next work bee is this Sunday, JULY 13 (previously July 6), focusing on pre-sealing the alligatored areas.
Come join the effort from 8:00 - Noon! There will be drinks and pastries in the morning, and pizza after the work is done. RSVP below, or text Hans Hess at 503/957-3925.