URGENT NOTICE ABOUT SUSPECT EMAILS 

Something Phishy!

We want you to be aware of suspicious emails falsely claiming to be from Pastor Kessia Reyne Bennett. The imposters have used several different iterations of her actual email address to try to deceive people into responding to their scheme.

They claim to be collecting gift cards for women with breast cancer. This is NOT legit, so please be aware, and definitely don't send any $$ or gift cards!

If you receive any vague/suspicious emails, please report it to your email provider. Thank you!



REMEMBERING JOAN BISSELL

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. 
Link to Memorial Service

GRATITUDE AND APPRECIATION FROM THE PLEASANT VALLEY PANTHERS PATHFINDER CLUB

Snack Shack Success - Because of YOU!

Many thanks to all those who helped make our Snack Shack Fundraiser a success. We couldn’t have done it without you!

Here’s a list of those wonderful people who helped who weren’t pathfinders, parents, or staff members:
Joshua Bibb, Maria Bibb, Quinn Bissell, Jaron Brown, Russell Finch, Michel Fullard-Leo, Noah Fullard-Leo, Ed Hoover, Sandy Hoover, Carol Kunau, Rit Kunau, Shalline Madsen, Steve Madsen, Luella Mirasol, Julie Nakamura, Kelly Parker, Brenda Smith, Mark Smith, Jennalynn Stanley, Ron Stanley, Cheryl Struchen, Eden Tourville.

Special thanks to the following parents of Pathfinders who spent extra time prepping ingredients. This made the rest of the week easier:
Katie Dederer, Anna Kirkwood

And of course, many thanks to all the teen Pathfinders, parents of Pathfinders, and staff members who helped!  You were all amazing!

You have all been a great blessing to us. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
Aileen Stanley, Pathfinder Director



PATHFINDER OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR 2025-2026

1st Meeting of the Year: Wednesday, September 3, 2025 from 6:30-8:30 pm

 The summer has passed by quickly and it’s time to sign up for Pathfinders once again. If your child is 10 years old or in the 5th Grade, she/he is at the prime age to begin Pathfinders. If your child(ren) are already in Pathfinders, it’s time to sign up for the new year. The first meeting of the new year will be Wednesday, September 3, 2025 from 6:30-8:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Here are the 2 links register your child(ren). Just click on the links, fill out the forms completely, sign, and submit the form.

Pleasant Valley Pathfinder Club — Registration Form
https://form.jotform.com/202118371151039

Pleasant Valley Pathfinder Club — Health & Medical Records Form
https://form.jotform.com/202118282648051

The year starts off with a “bang” with the Oregon Conference Camporee September 5-7, 2025. Because it is so soon, we must have a commitment to attend this event by Friday, August 22, 2025. It will be held at the Laurelwood Academy Farms in Jasper, OR. Here is the consent form to fill out and submit for the Camporee.

Pleasant Valley Pathfinder Club - Multi-day Consent Form
https://form.jotform.com/241817939914065

NEW PATHFINDERS or Pathfinders needing a larger size to match your growth, please come on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 to order your uniform or pick up a used one on a first come first serve basis in the Fellowship Hall. Club T-shirts ($10) are available too.

Any questions, please feel free to call/text Aileen Stanley at 503/780-1470.

SHARING THE GIFT OF SIGHT

A Collaborative Effort with Global Eyeglass Ministry PDX

Some PVC members are partnering with the Global Eyeglass Ministry (GEMPDX) to support three vision clinics in Uganda in October, 2025. Christian volunteers at these clinics provide cataract surgeries, vision screenings, and match patients with donated prescription glasses, and “readers”.

If you have old prescription glasses, or readers, that you would be willing to part with, there is a special box on the front Reception Desk at church. Please clean the glasses, and deposit them in the box. We will make sure that they get to our brothers & sisters at GEMPDX.  

Thank you. ~ Ed Hoover & Lori Rose

REMEMBERING JACOB VERLO

Memorial Service at 3:00 pm on August 23 @ PVC

A Memorial Service will be held for Jacob Verlo at PVC on August 23 at 3:00 pm. He was the son of Chad and Lisa Verlo and Grandson of Terry and Shari Verlo. Please join us after the service for a reception.

Click the link below to watch the service online. 
Link to Memorial Service

THE ART OF MARK BISHOP

Alberta Street Gallery, 1829 NE Alberta Street, Portland

PVC's own Mark Bishop is having an exhibit of his art at the Alberta Street Gallery from August 26 - September 21. We invite you to drop by and show your support!

MONTHLY SENIOR MINISTRY GET TOGETHER

September 3 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.


SAVE THE DATE FOR OUTDOOR CHURCH! 

September 6 @ 11:00am 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!

Plan to bring:
  • your own lawn chairs
  • a shade structure if you have one
  • potluck dish with plenty to share
  • serving utensils
  • drinks
  • lawn games, etc.

We invite you to join us for worship, followed by potluck and fellowship. See you there!
(There will be no services @ PVC on 9/6)

MEAL TRAIN FOR THE MANNS

Getting ready for baby!

Baby Bennett Manns will be here before we know it!! Adjusting to a newborn is a lot, and if you would like to gift some meals to Jared and Annelise to ease the burden, go to https://mealtrain.com/qg5ql8. You can sign up for a day to bring them some food or send a food delivery gift card.  If you’re able to, they’d be so grateful! Thank you for your love and support.

For those interested in welcoming baby Manns with a gift, here is a link to their registry: https://my.babylist.com/annelise-manns

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

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. 

PARKING LOT RESURFACING

DONE!

A big THANK YOU to everyone who helped with our work bees, and those who support our Church Ministries Budget - those funds help make big projects like this possible!

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. 
More Information & Register HERE

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.

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!

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. 
Join Dwell

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! 
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!

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.