Music Coordinator Recommendation Affirmed Last week the membership affirmed the elder recommendation to call Kyle Slagell to another three year term as PVMC’s music coordinator. 86 ballots were received with 90% affirming the recommendation. Kyle will begin his new term of service January 1, 2026.

The October Daily Bible Reading guide & Prayer calendar is available in the literature rack. You may also access it @ pvmcok.org under the resources tab.

Minutes from the September Members Meeting have been posted to the bulletin board in the foyer for review.

Elder Selection Our elder selection process has begun. Please continue praying for God’s leading as we seek two elders to lead our congregation for the next three years starting January 1, 2026. Karl Stutzman and Tony Peachy’s terms as elders are ending. Tony is eligible to serve another term, Karl is not since he has served two consecutive three year terms. Nomination forms are due today.

Communion All are invited to the Lord’s table who have been baptized into a community of faith, are living at peace with God and with their brothers and sisters in the faith, and are willing to be accountable in their congregation. Celebrating the Lord’s Supper in this manner, the church looks forward in joy and hope to the feast of the redeemed with Christ in the age to come. Thank you to Kathie Switzer for providing the bread for communion today.

Trip to Hope & Redemption Ranch Please be in prayer for the group traveling to serve in New Mexico this Saturday.

LMC is coming! Next week we are pleased to have PVMC’s newly named LMC Bishop David Roth with us as well as Interim Bishop Kurt Horst. David will bring the message next week followed by a potluck meal in the fellowship hall. Immediately following the meal we  and Kurt will join us for a Q & A time that will include a brief overview of LMC. Please bring 2 dishes to share for the potluck.

Help Us Celebrate Perry! Join us to celebrate Perry Mast’s 80th birthday with a dessert bar, Sunday, October 19th from 4 – 6pm at the Zion Amish Mennonite Church. 9245 N 2420 Rd. Thomas, OK 73669.

Kiran Paul is coming to PVMC! Our ministry partner in India, Kiran Paul will be arriving October 23rd and leaving October 29th. Lyndall and Kathie Switzer will host Kiran in their home during his stay and manage his schedule. Please contact Kathie to organize a time to visit with Kiran one on one. He will be giving a ministry update on Sunday October 26th.

Fall Festival Sunday, October 26th from 5:30 – 7:30 pm (games open at 6:00) with a meal and dessert. A bucket has been setup in the foyer to collect bags of candy or small prizes (Walmart party isle). Costumes welcome! (No scary ones please.)

Calling ALL Ladies! Want something new to cook this Thanksgiving? Saturday, November 8th, we will be hosting a Thanksgiving Meal. We will supply the turkey & dressing – you bring your favorite side dish or dessert! WHAT’S THE CATCH? We want your recipe for that scrumptious dish. Sign up sheet on the bulletin board. Questions? Call or text Kathie Switzer 580-330-3445

Relief Bucket Project Again, thank you so much for your great support of this project. MCC Akron, PA says they are currently sending kits to refugee situations in Ukraine, Cuba, Malawi and Zambia and send their gratitude for our anticipated contribution. We have a lot of prep work to do before the packing event scheduled for November 15th. Every week we need to have times when you can come help. Currently our focus is on the 8100 towels that are arriving daily. Today, Sunday, if you want to come early and work a while before singing evening, things will be set up any time after 4 pm. In addition, Wednesday we will again work at prepping towels.

Community Opportunity PVMC has been asked to sing at Maple Lawn Manor’s Christmas Program Thursday, December 18th at 1 PM. The residents enjoy guests of all ages, but especially little kids. Contact Kathie Switzer if you or your family can participate.

Help Needed!  Contact a member of CEC for questions or to volunteer: Faith Slagell, Margaret Schrock, Susan Shantz, Cindy Hunt, Echo Shantz

• Teachers and helpers are needed for the Fall Semester. Sunday School: A teacher & helper for the toddler class. Wednesday evenings: A leader for the 1st-3rd grade class.
• Toddler Time Volunteers – There is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board in the foyer, with a Toddler Time policy for your reference. 

New Church Communication Tool PVMC has a acquired a new communication tool. It will replace our database and “Text-Em-All” application. To update your email address into our new database, please follow this link: https://forms.ministryforms.net/embed.aspx?formId=96587119-9ae4-404d-985c-12936d9f9c30 Thank you!

A New Class is meeting for Sunday school in room 105 in the North hallway. This class is for college and early career ages. Our first study is the Truth Project, an apologetics course. Come join us or contact Cadon Detweiler and Monica Miller for more information. 

Thank You Our family has been the recipient of your love, prayers, cards, and gifts    during the decline and passing of my brother Steve. We are profoundly grateful!! A special thank you to our Sunday school class who prayed and upheld us through the entire journey.        ~Anita  and Del Mast and family

Today, October 5, 2025

World Communion Sunday

  9:30 am Sunday School

10:30 am Worship Service   

             Celebrating Communion

             Fellowship Hall Reserved

  4:00 pm Towel prep

  6:00 pm Singing Evening

This week  Oct. 6th- 11th

Tue       6 – 8 pm TLC Thomas 1st Christian Church (Looming Class)

Wed     6:30 pm Activities begin

Thurs   1-4 pm Quilting in Room #112

Sat       Trip to Hope & Redemption Ranch

Next Sunday,  October 12th

   8:45 am Maple Lawn Manor

   9:30 am Sunday School

10:30 am Worship Service

                  Potluck Lunch

                  Q&A with LMC

Upcoming events                 

October 11th-15th  Hope & Redemption  Ranch

October 15th          Fall Break-No Wednesday  Evening Activities

October 26th          Church in the Canyon

                                Fall Festival

November 2nd       Singing Evening

                               Members Meeting

November 8th        Ladies Thanksgiving

November 15th      Relief Bucket Packing

November 23rd      Maple Lawn Manor

                               Communion

November 27th      Thanksgiving Day

December 2nd        Singing Evening

December 7th         Children’s Christmas Program

December 18th       Maple Lawn Manor Christmas Program

December 24th       Candlelight Service

For our church family

That Christ may be seen in us.

Our homebound members ~ Warren Slagell

The marriages of our congregation

Lorraine Erb as she relocates to Virginia.

Health Concerns

• JD Cilliers and parents, Hein & Blair
• Melissa Detweiler 

Pastor Jeff, Dana & family

Elders & families

In our community   

For those who don’t know Jesus as their Lord and Savior and unity among those who do.

Health concerns

• Jane Vaughn, Marla Eichelberger’s sister ~ battling cancer
• Lori Haley (Tim Haley’s mother) ~ diagnosed with ovarian cancer,began chemo and will continue every 21 days.
• Bob Bontrager (Ruthie Miller’s brother) ~ health is not good, but stable.
• Levi Hunt, James Hunt’s younger brother ~ recovering from bone marrow transplant.
• Margaret and Maria, Susana Friesen’s sisters ~ released from the hospital
• Mel Miller ~ Recuperating at home.
• Holly (David Bruyn’s daughter) – heart problems

Local Ministries:  Agape Health Clinic, Habitat for Humanity,

Connections Food & Resource Center, First Choice, Etc Shop, Hope is Alive

Our local, state, and national leaders

Around the World

Serving in the US

• Amani Community Church
• Oklahoma MDS
• Corey & Brooke Makeever – STUMO

Serving in other Countries

• Global Disciples
• Befon Asiago -Lifeway Children’s Centre
• Rolly Walter ~ Health concerns
• Kiran Paul & Lakshmi -Berachah Ministries

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