Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church

"Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above..." 

James 1:17

24 HOURS
February 7, 2010 
Greetings!

 
Life is a lot about perseverence.  It helps immensely when that perseverence is bolstered by friends and family on the journey with you.  We are coming to the season of Lent.  Forty days of preparation for the feast of Holy Week and Resurrection Sunday, Easter!  In many ways, the Lenten season is a time of perseverance as well.  We join with Jesus on the journey to the cross and ultimately to his resurrection.  Jesus' journey is one that we will follow closely this year.
 
I want to invite you to join me on the journey toward Resurrection Sunday this year by reading along "24 Hours that Changed the World," by Adam Hamilton.  You also have the opportunity to join a small group and worship passionately together each week around the theme of the book.  This is a great opportunity for you to grow and persevere toward the goal of transformation in the resurrected one, Jesus Christ.
 
I invite you to begin thinking about how you will journey through Lent this year. 
 
Grace and Peace to you all,
Nathan D. Stanton
Senior Pastor,
Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church
 

24 HOURS

 

The study the we'll be studying"24 Hours that Changed the World" by Adam Hamilton, Senior Pastor, United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas.

 

"No single event in human history has received more attention than the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth. In this book, Adam Hamilton guides us through the last twenty-four hours of Jesus' life. Each chapter is designed to help the reader experience and understand the significance of Jesus' suffering and death in a way you have never done before. Whether readers are long-time Christians or simply curious about the story of Christ's crucifixion, they are invited to join the author in retracing the last 24 hours of Jesus' life."

 

You are invited to join one of the several small group opportunities that will be available to study the curriculum more closely.  100 Books are available for purchase at $12.50 a piece in the room outside the sanctuary.
Haiti
  

HEALTH KITS FOR HAITI

 Sarah Fellowship and the Health Ministries Cabinet will be putting together health kits for UMCOR on Feb. 20. You can assist us by providing the following items. Items must be new and must be as specified. Please put in the box located in the narthex by Sunday, Feb. 14.

- Hand towels (15x25 up to 17x27)
- Washcloths
- Combs (large and sturdy, not pocket-sized)
- Nail files (no emery boards)
- Fingernail clippers (no toenail clippers)
- Bath size bars of soap (3 oz.)
- Toothbrushes (single brushes in original wrapper. No child-size brushes)
- Adhesive plastic strip sterile bandages

 PIZZA WITH THE PASTOR

Sunday following the 10:45 Worship Celebration

If you are new to Pleasant Valley or are a new member and wanting to visit with Pastor Nathan Stanton you are invited to attend Pizza with the Pastor following 10:45 worship celebration.

 Please e-mail Pastor Stanton at NathanS@pvumc.com or call the church office at 838-1600 to RSVP
 

 Souper Bowl of Caring

THIS SUNDAY!!
 
Since the Souper Bowl of Caring began in 1990 with one youth group, the youth of America have raised more than $60 Million for food banks, soup kitchens and other charities across the country. Now it's your turn to fight hunger in the event that is transforming Super Bowl Weekend into the nation'slargest youth-led weekend of giving and serving.  How can you help?  We are asking that you drop $1, $5, or $10 in the soup pot as you leave services on this day.  All proceeds go to UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) Haiti Emergency relief efforts.

Super Bowl PARTY!!!

 Come root for your favorite team to victory.  It will be the Colts vs. Saints in this game. We will meet at the church at 5:00 p.m. and be ready for the game on the big screen.  Everyone bring a favorite snack and we will enjoy the game and fellowship. 
 
 RETHINK CHURCH
"5 Separate Classes with one goal in mind; Rethink Church" 
Class 1 - Radical Hospitality facilitated by Sara Campbell
Class 2 - Passionate Worship facilitated by Natalie Wilson
Class 3 - Intentional Faith Development facilitated by Sara Turvey
Class 4 - Risk-Taking Mission facilitated by Patty Beck
Class 5 - Extravagant Generosity faciltated by Val Gleason
 
February 9 - Classes begin at 7p.m. each night
Childcare will be available
 
You are welcome to join any of these groups.
Nathan D. Stanton 316-838-1600