In the Pulpit this Week
Seth Pierce
Ghost on the Water
The Bible contains ghost stories. One of the lesser discussed ghost stories occurs in The Gospel of Mark. The story is so striking that the gospels of Matthew and Luke re-tell it, which is what usually happens with a good scary story. One of the troubling tensions in the story is Jesus' disciples who see the ghost and cry out in terror. Readers have to grapple with not only the theological failure of the disciples panicking over what many Christians don't believe exist. What's even more troubling is what the ghost turns out to be, what it tells us about ourselves, and what means for those who choose to follow the way of Jesus.
The Bible contains ghost stories. One of the lesser discussed ghost stories occurs in The Gospel of Mark. The story is so striking that the gospels of Matthew and Luke re-tell it, which is what usually happens with a good scary story. One of the troubling tensions in the story is Jesus' disciples who see the ghost and cry out in terror. Readers have to grapple with not only the theological failure of the disciples panicking over what many Christians don't believe exist. What's even more troubling is what the ghost turns out to be, what it tells us about ourselves, and what means for those who choose to follow the way of Jesus.
Preparing Our Hearts for Worship
Hey, hey, my beautiful PVC fam,
This weekend, we’ve got Randy Ban leading us in worship—and I already know it’s going to be full of heart and good songs to sing loud and strong.
Let's jump right in—here’s what we’re singing: Tis so Sweet to Trust in Jesus, Who You Say I Am, Rest on Us, Oceans, and Trust in God.
Click the button below to find the playlist on Spotify or YouTube, and get those songs in your ears and your heart before we gather.
Come with open hands, open hearts, and a readiness to encounter God’s faithfulness.
See you soon, Sabbath fam!
With love,
Hannah, Your Minister of Music ::
This weekend, we’ve got Randy Ban leading us in worship—and I already know it’s going to be full of heart and good songs to sing loud and strong.
Let's jump right in—here’s what we’re singing: Tis so Sweet to Trust in Jesus, Who You Say I Am, Rest on Us, Oceans, and Trust in God.
Click the button below to find the playlist on Spotify or YouTube, and get those songs in your ears and your heart before we gather.
Come with open hands, open hearts, and a readiness to encounter God’s faithfulness.
See you soon, Sabbath fam!
With love,
Hannah, Your Minister of Music ::
GIVING EMPHASIS: Church Ministries Budget
Sabbath, January 31
This weekend's giving emphasis is for Church Ministries Budget—the local giving that makes ministry possible week after week right here at Pleasant Valley Church.
Your local support helps keep PVC a welcoming, safe, and Christ-centered place where people can experience Jesus, deepen their relationship with Him, and find real community. It funds the everyday ministry that shapes spiritual life—worship and hospitality, children and student ministries, discipleship and small groups, care and support for families, outreach, and the practical needs of maintaining a healthy church home.
And a reminder: please plan to attend our All-Church Business Meeting on February 7, where we’ll review and vote on the 2026 Church Ministries Budget. Your presence matters as we align our mission and resource what God is calling us to do in the year ahead.
Thank you, PVC, for giving faithfully and building God’s work together.
Your local support helps keep PVC a welcoming, safe, and Christ-centered place where people can experience Jesus, deepen their relationship with Him, and find real community. It funds the everyday ministry that shapes spiritual life—worship and hospitality, children and student ministries, discipleship and small groups, care and support for families, outreach, and the practical needs of maintaining a healthy church home.
And a reminder: please plan to attend our All-Church Business Meeting on February 7, where we’ll review and vote on the 2026 Church Ministries Budget. Your presence matters as we align our mission and resource what God is calling us to do in the year ahead.
Thank you, PVC, for giving faithfully and building God’s work together.
This Week at PVC
Sabbath, January 31
9:15am | First Service with Seth Pierce
10:30am | Discipleship Classes
11:45am | Second Service with Seth Pierce
Monday, February 2
Groundhog Day!
Wednesday, February 4
10:00am | Senior Ministry Gathering
6:30pm | Pathfinders
Thursday, February 5
7:00pm | Journey to Wholeness
Friday, February 6
5:24pm | Welcoming the Sabbath!
Sabbath, February 7
9:15am | First Service with Kessia Reyne Bennett
10:30am | Discipleship Classes
11:45am | Second Service with Kessia Reyne Bennett
5:30pm | All-Church Business Meeting & Social
9:15am | First Service with Seth Pierce
10:30am | Discipleship Classes
11:45am | Second Service with Seth Pierce
Monday, February 2
Groundhog Day!
Wednesday, February 4
10:00am | Senior Ministry Gathering
6:30pm | Pathfinders
Thursday, February 5
7:00pm | Journey to Wholeness
Friday, February 6
5:24pm | Welcoming the Sabbath!
Sabbath, February 7
9:15am | First Service with Kessia Reyne Bennett
10:30am | Discipleship Classes
11:45am | Second Service with Kessia Reyne Bennett
5:30pm | All-Church Business Meeting & Social