Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church
Envision Faith 
 
 
5 Practices
Worship 
  
October 18, 2009
"Intentional Faith Development"
I Corinthians 9:19-24
 
October 25, 2009
"Risk Taking Mission"
Matthew 25:14-30
 
November 1, 2009 - All Saints Sunday "Extravagant Generosity"
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
 
November 8, 2009 - Celebration Sunday Church Gathering
Celebrating our Commitments to Fruitful living n 2010

October 18, 2009 
"5 Practices of Fruitful Congregations"
"Intentional Faith Development:  Learning how to live"
I Corinthians 9:19-24 
 
 
~ Sunday worship celebrations 8:30 and 10:45a.m.
~ Church school for all ages 9:30a.m.
~ Membership Sunday 
 
Dear Pleasant Valley Friends and Family,

Radical hospitality
Passionate worship
Intentional faith development
Risk-taking mission
Extravagant generosity
 
These are the characteristics of a disciple according th Bishop Robert Schnase.  When we take a step back and think about each of these practices, we can also ask ourselves, "who taught me how to do these practices?"  How did inviduals or the church teach me to practice these and fullfill my commitment to Jesus Christ through His church?  This Sunday explores the church's intentionality in how we raise up followers of Jesus to produce fruit based on these five practices.
 
Not only are we growing deeper in our faith right now as a church, we are also growing numerically as we add six new members this Sunday at the conclusion of the 10:45 worship service.  These individuals have sought to connect with Christ through our congregation in order to live their lives as disciples.  Not only will you meet them as the receive their vows of membership to Pleasant Valley UMC, you will also be able to see them on the website once you register to get on the PV members area of the site.
 
Grace and Peace to you all,
Nathan D. Stanton
Senior Pastor
Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church
 
 
 
Small Group Opportunities for 5 Practices 
5 Practices of Fruitful Congregations
 ~ Britt Bradley -Young Adult Group 18-30
     Mead's Corner Time/Date TBA
 
    Mondays
     2p.m. Avis Cambell
     6:30 p.m. Darlene Herring
 
     Tuesdays
      6:45 p.m. Roger and Lindsay McClellan
      7 p.m. Linc and Marge Siler
      7 p.m. Rob and Julie Manske
      7 p.m. Sheldon and Corrine Way
      7 p.m. Jason and Sarah Unruh
                                                 7 p.m. Young Adults / Mead's Corner 
Wednesdays
6:45 p.m. Britt Bradley (at the church)
 
Thursdays
7p.m. Jozelle Wallace
7p.m. Scott and Bridget Schneider
7:30 p.m. Keith and Betty Hartman
 
Reverend Nathan D. Stanton
316-838-1600
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