Good Work: Sabbath Means Stop

We’ve studied and celebrated that work is good--it’s part of the original and ongoing human vocation, part of the first blessing God gives to humanity. Yet no biblical study of work would be complete without mention of the seventh-day Sabbath when God stopped his six days of creation-work and rested, then changed the nature and quality of that seventh day. Sabbathing, as it turns out, is just as crucial to Christianly work as the working itself!

Hello beloved PVC Family,

I’m so looking forward to worshipping with you this Sabbath! There’s something sacred about gathering together, lifting our voices, and turning our attention fully to Jesus. Whether you're coming in with a full heart or feeling a little weary, I believe these songs will help center us in God’s presence and truth.

This week, we’ll be singing: Who You Say I Am, Abide, Holy Spirit, Holy, Holy, Holy, and Open the Eyes of My Heart. I encourage you to spend some time with the Playlist of Preparation—listen ahead on Spotify or YouTube—and let these lyrics settle into your soul.

Can’t wait to praise alongside you this Sabbath!

Big hugs,
Hannah, Your Minister of Music

This weekend’s giving emphasis is for World Budget—supporting the global mission of our church. From sending missionaries to building schools, from media outreach to disaster relief, your giving helps take the gospel to the ends of the earth. When we give to the World Budget, we’re saying yes to being part of something bigger than ourselves—God’s kingdom work around the globe.

And as always, we’re so thankful for your faithful support of PVC’s Family Budget, which funds the everyday ministry happening right here in our local community.

Thank you for giving, praying, and growing together.

Sabbath, September 13
9:15am | First Service with Kessia Reyne Bennett
10:30am | Discipleship Groups
11:45am | Second Service with Kessia Reyne Bennett

Wednesday, September 17
6:30pm | Pathfinders

Thursday, September 18
7:00pm | Journey to Wholeness

Thursday, September 18 – Sunday, September 21
Oregon Conference High School Bible Camp

Friday, September 19
7:15pm | Welcoming the Sabbath!

Sabbath, September 20
9:15am | First Service with Kessia Reyne Bennett
10:30am | Discipleship Groups
11:45am | Second Service with Kessia Reyne Bennett