Ins & Outs: From Slave to Sibling, part 2

In the upside down, inside-out kingdom of God old patterns of relationship are reformulated, and the enslaved person is now a sibling. This week we lean in to Paul’s letter to Philemon, a wealthy Christian known to have owned slaves and ask if it has anything to say to us today.

Hey, hey, my beautiful PVC family,

I want to begin with a big, heartfelt thank you to Danny and Lindsey Stratte for stepping in for me last weekend while I was so sick. I am just so grateful for how rich in both talent and heart our community is—and for the ways we show up for one another in word and in deed.

I was truly blessed by the livestream, and I’m especially thankful for Victor and all of our audio techs who make the at-home worship experience beautiful and meaningful when people can’t be with us in person.

As Pastor Greg mentioned during PVC Life, it takes a lot to make worship happen every Sabbath. So I just want to take a moment to thank every single volunteer—every person who says yes to serving in any capacity throughout the year. We simply cannot do this without you. You are what makes the worship experience possible—and beautiful.

A really big shout out again to Danny, Lindsay, and Victor. What a gift you are to this church family!

Now… let’s get into this week’s Playlist of Preparation! I’m excited to be back in your midst. I’m about 90% capacity—but I am eager and ready to worship with you.

Prepare your heart by clicking one of the buttons below to listen ahead on Spotify or YouTube. Or, if you prefer, you can make your own playlist! This Sabbath we’ll be singing:
Great Is Thy Faithfulness, Come As You Are, Whole Heart, Holy Spirit, and Jesus We Love You.

I cannot wait to lift my voice with you again and cultivate a sweet atmosphere of worship together. There is something so special about gathering as one body and turning our attention fully toward Jesus.

See you soon, church family!

With love and joy,
Hannah, Your Minister of Music ::

This weekend’s giving emphasis is Oregon Conference Youth Support—giving that strengthens ministry to kids and students across our conference, helping young people know Jesus and stay connected to His church.

Here’s what I love: this is both global and local. Conference Youth Support helps fuel the bigger ecosystem—camps, retreats, conference events, leadership training, and mentors—while our Church Ministries Budget (CMB) fuels student ministry right here at PVC: the weekly gatherings, discipleship, safe relationships, and the steady support that helps our kids and teens feel known, welcomed, and able to grow in Jesus.

So as you give today, thank you for remembering both: conference youth support beyond our walls, and CMB that keeps youth ministry strong at home.
Thank you, PVC, for partnering with God in what He’s doing in the next generation.

Sabbath, February 28
9:15am | First Service with Kessia Reyne Bennett
10:30am | Discipleship Classes
11:45am | Second Service with Kessia Reyne Bennett
1:30pm(ish) | Potluck at the Tourville’s

Wednesday, March 4
10:00am | Senior Ministry Gathering
6:30pm | Pathfinders

Thursday, March 5
7:00pm | Journey to Wholeness

Friday, March 6
6:03pm | Welcoming the Sabbath!

Sabbath, March 7
9:15am | First Service with Kessia Reyne Bennett
10:30am | Discipleship Classes
11:45am | Second Service with Kessia Reyne Bennett
*Remember to “Spring Forward” for Daylight Saving Time!