In the Pulpit this Week
Kessia Reyne Bennett
Finished: The Unveiling
An absent father, an unfeeling force, or despotic tyrant? Which one is God? We have been misled, confused, and manipulated about God’s character and only in Christ could the truth finally be revealed.
An absent father, an unfeeling force, or despotic tyrant? Which one is God? We have been misled, confused, and manipulated about God’s character and only in Christ could the truth finally be revealed.
Preparing Our Hearts for Worship
Hey, hey, my beautiful PVC family,
What a joy it was to sing Yet Not I, But Through Christ in Me with you last week!
Hearing your voices lifted up in praise was one of those moments that just fills a worship leader’s heart full to overflowing. Your praise blessed me so richly! Thank you! If you missed hearing the new song last week, no worries—it's an easy song to catch on to.
Take a moment right now to give it a listen, and while you are at it, go ahead and click one of the buttons below to listen to the full Playlist of Preparation for this weekend!
This week, the wonderful Alexis Johnson will be leading us in worship, and she has put together a beautiful set. If you want to make your own playlist, this weekend we will be singing: Raise a Hallelujah / Joyful, Joyful, Trust in God, Blessed Assurance, Oceans, and Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me.
As you prepare your heart this week, sit with these words from Yet Not I: “The chains are released, I can sing, I am free! Yet not I, but through Christ in me.”
That is what we are all about at Pleasant Valley Church. We’re not a people striving to be good enough or working to break our own chains— we’re a people who know that Jesus already did it. Sin defeated. Chains released. Freedom declared. Come ready to sing it like you mean it this weekend, PVC, because it is true.
With love,
Hannah, Your Minister of Music ::
What a joy it was to sing Yet Not I, But Through Christ in Me with you last week!
Hearing your voices lifted up in praise was one of those moments that just fills a worship leader’s heart full to overflowing. Your praise blessed me so richly! Thank you! If you missed hearing the new song last week, no worries—it's an easy song to catch on to.
Take a moment right now to give it a listen, and while you are at it, go ahead and click one of the buttons below to listen to the full Playlist of Preparation for this weekend!
This week, the wonderful Alexis Johnson will be leading us in worship, and she has put together a beautiful set. If you want to make your own playlist, this weekend we will be singing: Raise a Hallelujah / Joyful, Joyful, Trust in God, Blessed Assurance, Oceans, and Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me.
As you prepare your heart this week, sit with these words from Yet Not I: “The chains are released, I can sing, I am free! Yet not I, but through Christ in me.”
That is what we are all about at Pleasant Valley Church. We’re not a people striving to be good enough or working to break our own chains— we’re a people who know that Jesus already did it. Sin defeated. Chains released. Freedom declared. Come ready to sing it like you mean it this weekend, PVC, because it is true.
With love,
Hannah, Your Minister of Music ::
GIVING EMPHASIS: Oregon Conference Youth Support
Sabbath, April 25
This weekend's giving emphasis is Oregon Conference Youth Support—a ministry that invests in kids and youth across our conference through camps, retreats, and leadership opportunities where faith grows and lifelong connections are formed.
That work connects closely with what we’re doing right here at PVC. Through our Church Ministries Budget, we support our local youth—School Subsidies, Sabbath Schools, activities, mentoring, and meaningful opportunities for our kids and teens to grow, serve, and belong.
Together, these gifts—conference‑wide and local—help us care for the next generation near and far. We’re thankful to God for the ways He’s at work in our young people, and we’re truly grateful to this church family for your generous hearts and faithful support.
That work connects closely with what we’re doing right here at PVC. Through our Church Ministries Budget, we support our local youth—School Subsidies, Sabbath Schools, activities, mentoring, and meaningful opportunities for our kids and teens to grow, serve, and belong.
Together, these gifts—conference‑wide and local—help us care for the next generation near and far. We’re thankful to God for the ways He’s at work in our young people, and we’re truly grateful to this church family for your generous hearts and faithful support.
This Week at PVC
Sabbath, April 25
9:15am | First Service with Kessia Reyne Bennett
10:30am | Discipleship Classes
11:45am | Second Service with Kessia Reyne Bennett; Kamaya Jane Achieng Dedication; Eliana Lily Gweth Dedication
1:30pm(ish) | Potluck at the Tourville’s
Sunday, April 26
6:00pm | HVAS Constituency Meeting
Tuesday, April 28
OFFICE CLOSED for Staff Retreat
Wednesday, April 29
6:30pm | Pathfinders
Thursday, April 30
7:00pm | Journey to Wholeness
Friday, May 1
6:00pm | Doxa Youth Vespers
8:16pm | Welcoming the Sabbath!
Sabbath, May 2
9:15am | First Service with Greg Phillips
10:30am | Discipleship Classes
11:45am | Second Service with Greg Phillips
9:15am | First Service with Kessia Reyne Bennett
10:30am | Discipleship Classes
11:45am | Second Service with Kessia Reyne Bennett; Kamaya Jane Achieng Dedication; Eliana Lily Gweth Dedication
1:30pm(ish) | Potluck at the Tourville’s
Sunday, April 26
6:00pm | HVAS Constituency Meeting
Tuesday, April 28
OFFICE CLOSED for Staff Retreat
Wednesday, April 29
6:30pm | Pathfinders
Thursday, April 30
7:00pm | Journey to Wholeness
Friday, May 1
6:00pm | Doxa Youth Vespers
8:16pm | Welcoming the Sabbath!
Sabbath, May 2
9:15am | First Service with Greg Phillips
10:30am | Discipleship Classes
11:45am | Second Service with Greg Phillips