Deeper Community

As humans, one of things we all share in common is the need for community. I've been so blessed to be part of a life-giving community here at PVC, and I reflect on that regularly with great gratitude! I believe it's one of our identifying marks, and at the same time, I believe God is calling us to more. Something deeper; something more real, and perhaps, dare I say, more costly. With a nod to C.S. Lewis, "Further up and further in!"

Hey, hey, my beautiful PVC family,

I hope that the Lord has met you with His kindness and faithfulness throughout this week! I’m looking forward to worshiping with you this weekend—what a joy it is to gather as the family of God!

We’re especially excited to welcome Alexis Johnson back to the platform as she leads us in worship. It’s always a blessing to have her with us, and I know this weekend is going to be rich with the presence of the Spirit.

Prepare your heart for worship by clicking the buttons below to listen ahead to the songs we’ll be glorifying God with. And if you prefer to create your own playlist, here’s what we’ll be singing: Bless God, Graves Into Gardens, Abide, It Is Well (the hymn), and Good Grace.

There’s a lyric in Graves Into Gardens that proclaims, “You turn mourning to dancing, You give beauty for ashes…”  That’s the hope we carry into every gathering: that our God is a Redeemer, Restorer, and the One who breathes new life into the dry bones of any situation we may be facing.

Come with a heart expectant to hear from God. Come ready to encounter His presence. Come open to what He has for us through the Word as Pastor Greg preaches.

I can’t wait to worship alongside you in the pew!

With joy,
Hannah, Your Minister of Music  

Church Ministry Fund by the numbers: With a couple months to go before the end of the year, our Church Ministries Fund has reached 2/3rds of our annual giving goal, and about 80% of our year-to-date goal. (That’s $240,955 already given of our $362,000 annual budget.)

Last month, 77 individuals and families contributed $28,577 into this fund, and that has facilitated the ministry that means so much to you and many others: creating worship and leadership opportunities for our high school students, supporting memorial services here at PVC with practical care to grieving families, pitching in at Portland Adventist Community Services with a monthly donation, and supplying goods for the hospitality table on Sabbath mornings---among many other things.

As you cheerfully give an offering to the Lord, we ask you to remember the Church Ministry Fund of your PVC Family. Be a part of powering the ministry that happens every day of every week.

Sabbath, November 15
9:15am | First Service with Greg Phillips
10:30am | Discipleship Groups
11:45am | Second Service with Greg Phillips

Wednesday, November 19
6:30pm | Pathfinders

Thursday, November 20
7:00pm | Journey to Wholeness

Friday, November 21
4:36pm | Welcoming the Sabbath!

Sabbath, November 22 - Thanksgiving Sabbath
9:15am | First Service with Les Zollbrecht
10:30am | Discipleship Groups
11:45am | Second Service with Les Zollbrecht