In the Pulpit this Week

Kessia Reyne Bennett

Arrived: The New Human

One night long ago God came in Jesus, that tiny baby of Bethlehem. And why did he come? Humanity was lost, blind, exiled from God, unclean and impure, broken and under the reign of Sin and Death. Lying in that manger was the hope the world: Jesus, the Son of Man, the new and right Human.

Preparing Our Hearts for Worship 

Hey hey, my beautiful PVC family,

What a joy it was to lead you in worship last week and reflect together on all the things we’re thankful for. My heart is still so full. I’m especially grateful for Pastor Les and the way he came and encouraged us—it was such a sweet Sabbath.

And I know this weekend will be another sweet Sabbath, especially as we show up with full bellies and full hearts. Christian and Fifi Piñango will be leading us in worship, and I already know it’s going to be such a blessing.

If you’d like to come prepared, you can listen ahead to the songs they’ve chosen by clicking one of the buttons below and opening the playlist on Spotify or YouTube. Or, feel free to create your own playlist—here’s what we’ll be singing: Angels We Have Heard on High (Phil Wickham version—so be sure to give it a listen beforehand!), Gratitude, To Worship You I Live, Worthy of It All, O Come All Ye Faithful, The Blessing. And we’ll close with King of Kings. Christian and Fifi have prepared one of their infamous medleys, so if any of these songs are unfamiliar to you, make sure to listen to the choruses at the very least!

There’s a line in King of Kings that says, “To reveal the kingdom coming and to reconcile the lost, to redeem the whole creation You did not despise the cross…”

What a powerful reminder as we enter the Advent season—this is a time of holy anticipation. Christ has come, and He is coming again. So let’s worship with hearts ready to receive Him.

Praying your Thanksgiving is blessed!
Hannah, Your Minister of Music  

GIVING EMPHASIS:  Alaska Conference

Sabbath, November 29

This Sabbath, our offering emphasis is for Alaska Conference—where churches often serve in small, remote communities with big heart and bold faith. Your gift helps keep the light of the gospel shining across vast distances where pastors, teachers, and members serve with deep commitment and courage.

And right here at PVC, your regular giving to our Church Ministries Budget keeps our own mission strong and steady. Think of it like this: we’re supporting God’s work from Anchorage to Happy Valley—near and far, together.

This Week at PVC

Thursday, November 27 – Thanksgiving Day!
Office Closed for Thanksgiving

Friday, November 28
4:31pm | Welcoming the Sabbath!

Sabbath, November 29 – 1st Sabbath of Advent
9:15am | First Service with Kessia Reyne Bennett
10:30am | Discipleship Groups
11:45am | Second Service with Kessia Reyne Bennett
1:00pm(ish) | Potluck for Dave Corson's 75th Birthday

Wednesday, December 3
10:00am | Senior Ministry Gathering
6:30pm | Pathfinders

Thursday, December 4
7:00pm | Journey to Wholeness

Friday, December 5
4:29pm | Welcoming the Sabbath!

Sabbath, December 6 – 2nd Sabbath of Advent
9:15am | First Service with Kessia Reyne Bennett
10:30am | Discipleship Groups
11:45am | Second Service with Kessia Reyne Bennett