Finished: Conquered Death

Death is the enemy we all face. Jesus faced death, too, and He conquered it. He destroyed death, and it's personal for us--He conquered your death and mine! Praise God for what He has accomplished in Christ Jesus! We get to live free with confidence that Jesus has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel.

Hey, hey, my beautiful PVC family,

Can I just take a moment to say how full my heart is? The response to Yet Not I, But Through Christ in Me has been absolutely overwhelming in the very best way. So many of you have reached out, sung it with such conviction, and made it clear that this song has already found a home in your hearts. I am truly, deeply grateful. My prayer is that we are singing this one together for many, many years to come. It's already a PVC favorite, and we've only just begun!

This week, Randy Ban will be leading us in worship alongside some of our incredible Pathfinders, and I know it's going to be a beautiful, Spirit-filled time. There is something so special about our young people stepping up to lead—don't miss it!

So let's get right into this week's Playlist of Preparation! Click one of the buttons below to listen ahead on Spotify or YouTube or feel free to make your own playlist if that's your style.

This Sabbath we'll be singing: Here I Am to Worship, Graves into Gardens, Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me, Jesus We Love You, and Cornerstone.

As you prepare your heart this week, sit with this line from Graves into Gardens: "You turn mourning to dancing, You give beauty for ashes."

That is the story of our conquering King. The grave could not hold Him. Death did not have the final word. What looked like an ending became the greatest victory in all of history—and because He conquered, we get to walk in that same resurrection power. Mourning turned to dancing. Ashes turned to beauty. Every broken thing redeemed. Come ready to declare it with everything you've got, PVC, because He reigns!

I cannot wait to worship with you.

With love,
Hannah, Your Minister of Music  

This weekend's giving emphasis is Church Ministries Budget—the fund that supports the everyday ministry and life of Pleasant Valley Church.

Through the CMB, we’re able to support important priorities like school subsidies for our kids, youth and family ministries, worship, hospitality, and simply keeping our church doors open. It also helps cover very real needs like spiraling energy costs, which continue to rise but are necessary for our church to function as a welcoming and active space throughout the week.

We do want to share openly that we’re running a little behind right now. But we’re grateful for how faithfully this church family shows up, and for the many ways God has already provided through your generosity.

Thank you for supporting ministry here at PVC. Your giving truly makes a difference—in practical ways and in the lives of people who call this church home.

Sabbath, May 2
9:15am | First Service with Greg Phillips
10:30am | Discipleship Classes
11:45am | Second Service with Greg Phillips

Tuesday, May 5
6:30pm | Oregon Conference Town Hall @ Beaverton Church

Wednesday, May 6
10:00am | Super Seniors Gathering
6:30pm | Pathfinders

Thursday, May 7
7:00pm | Journey to Wholeness

Friday, May 8
5:00pm | Pathfinder Investiture
8:25pm | Welcoming the Sabbath!

Sabbath, May 9
9:15am | First Service with Kessia Reyne Bennett
10:30am | Discipleship Classes
11:45am | Second Service with Kessia Reyne Bennett
1:00pm(ish) | All-Church Potluck @ PVC