Unexpected Heroes
Registration is now open for PV Camp
PV Camp is an overnight church retreat designed to help grow relationships within our church family. Held at Canyon Camp near Hinton, the weekend features indoor/outdoor activities for all ages, lodging, food and a Sunday morning worship service. Check-in starts Saturday, Nov. 14th at 11 AM and runs until noon at which time we’ll officially kick off the weekend with lunch and opening ceremonies. PV Camp wraps up Sunday, Nov. 15th with a worship service at 10:30 AM followed by a meal. If you can’t come for the whole weekend, please plan to attend the worship service on Sunday and stay for the meal. There are no scheduled services at the church building Nov. 15th.
All attendees, including those only coming for Sunday worship and lunch, must register by Wednesday, Nov. 4th.
In the bulletin this week...
Worship Outline
We’re excited that you chose to worship with us today!
Welcome and Announcements: Pastor Jeff
Call to Worship: Reggie Miller
“I Am Thine O Lord” MH 581
“When Peace Like A River” MH 576
Congregational Prayer: Seth Thomas
Missions Moment: Phoebe Yoder School – James Wenger
“Jesus Loves Me”
(Children are invited to place their offerings in the Mission Globe. Children ages 1-4 dismissed to Toddler Time with Niekie & Jordan)
Songs of Praise
Scripture: Judges 13:1-5; 24-25 Read by Stenson & Amanda Miller
Sermon: “A Tragic Hero” Pastor Jeff
“Spirit of God”
6 PM Singing Evening Virgil & Meribeth Slagell, Lyndall & Kathie Switzer, Tim & Angela Stutzman, and Michael & Faith Slagell are responsible for specials. If you prefer not to organize a special for the month, or have a conflict, please contact Luke Knisely.
Member’s Meeting to follow.
Announcements
Tithes and Offerings can be placed in the offering plates at the back of the sanctuary before Sunday morning worship and anytime in the black box outside of the secretary’s office labeled “Tithes and Offerings and Prayer Cards.”
The November Daily Bible Reading guide & Prayer calendar is now available. Find it in the literature rack next to the secretary office, @pvmcok.org under the resources tab or in our app.
Members Meeting Tonight The agenda for the members meeting: Review and approve Minutes from the July 12th Special Members Meeting and Minutes from the September 13th Quarterly Members Meeting, Credentialing PVMC Pastors and Presentation of the Proposed Revised Constitution.
Elder Selection Absentee ballots for the elder selection process are available today at the ballot box next to the credenza in the foyer. Three men are willing to serve. Two elders are needed. Pray for God’s direction as we seek to identify the elders He is calling from among the following individuals (listed in alphabetically order); Chris Kimble, Jason Miller and Wes Miller. Absentee ballots are due back at the time of the vote next Sunday Nov. 8th during the worship service.
Volunteers needed Come join the fun this Wednesday evening, November 4th @6:30 PM, as we pack school kits and load them on a trailer to be taken to Newton, KS. The children’s classes will not be in session so they will be assisting as well. When this is completed, 1000 kits will have been filled.
New Missions Globe Project The Missions Committee has begun searching for the next Missions Globe project, which will start on January 1, 2027.They want your help. Please submit your suggestions to Daryl Mast or any committee member before the next meeting on November 11th.
Prayer Opportunity Global Disciples is hosting a prayer meeting via zoom for ministries they are involved with that cannot be reported on publicly because of security reasons on the third Friday of each month from 8 to 9 AM through December. This is an opportunity to be involved in God’s work among the unreached without having to leave your home! Contact Daryl Mast for the link to the meetings.
Registration is now open for PV Camp (formerly called Family Camp). PV Camp is an overnight church retreat designed to help grow relationships within our church family. Held at Canyon Camp near Hinton, the weekend features indoor/outdoor activities for all ages, lodging, food and a Sunday morning worship service. Check-in starts Saturday, Nov. 14th at 11 AM and runs until noon at which time we’ll officially kick off the weekend with lunch and opening ceremonies. PV Camp wraps up Sunday, Nov. 15th with a worship service at 10:30 AM followed by a meal. If you can’t come for the whole weekend, please plan to attend the worship service on Sunday and stay for the meal. There are no scheduled services at the church building Nov. 15th.
All attendees, including those only coming for Sunday worship and lunch, must register by Wednesday, Nov. 4th.
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Pray For Our Future Don’t forget to pick up your Blue card(s) under the mailboxes for your child to begin working on them. When completed you may put them in Faith Slagell’s mailbox. Remember, if you need Michael to take your child’s picture, please let us know. We want everyone ages 2 through college. If you have questions, ask Faith.
HIA invites you to Nights in November held at the Weatherford HIA house Nov. 12th and 13th. Tours of the house begin at 6:30 PM with dinner and a program to follow at 7 PM. Come and see what’s new at HIA and hear the testimonies of God’s redeeming work in the lives of former addicts. Contact Pastor Jeff for RSVP information.
New Member Recommendation Ryan Minden has completed new member classes, as outlined in the PVMC constitution. The elders recommend Ryan for membership at Pleasant View and anticipate bringing him in during Sunday morning worship, November 8th. Please contact Pastor Jeff or an elder if you have any questions.
Events
Today, November 1st, 2026
9:30 AM Sunday School
10:30 AM Worship Service
6:00 PM Singing Evening
Members Meeting
This week Nov. 2nd – 7th
Tue 6 – 8 PM TLC Thomas 1st Christian Church (Looming Class)
Wed 5:45 PM Meal
6:30 PM Pack MCC School Kits
7:30 PM Elders Meeting
Thu 1 – 4 PM Quilting Room #112
Church Reserved
Fri Church Reserved
Sat Church Reserved
Next Sunday, November 8th
9:30 AM Sunday School
10:30 AM Worship Service
Upcoming events
November 14-15th PV Camp
November 18th Final Wednesday Evening Activities of Semester
November 22nd Communion
November 26th Thanksgiving Day
December 6th Maple Lawn Manor
Singing Evening
December 12th Children’s Rehearsal
December 13th Children’s Program
December 24th Candlelight Service
December 25th Christmas Day
Prayer Requests
For our church family
That communities around us will see Christ in us.
God’s direction made clear for our wider church affiliation.
Our homebound members ~ Warren Slagell at Maple Lawn Manor
Those preparing for marriage and the marriages of our congregation.
Health Concerns
- Darwin Hartman (PVMC’s former pastor)
- Mickey Vanderwork ~ Recovering from back surgery
- Angel Miller ~ Recovering from procedure
- Lynn Jackson ~ Shingles
Larry White
Elder Selection Process ~ Chris Kimble, Jason Miller and Wes Miller
Elders, Pastor Jeff and their families.
In our community
For those who don’t know Jesus as their Lord and Savior.
Unity among believers.
Health concerns
- Leroy Peachy, Margaret Schrock and Tony Peachy’s father ~ had a stroke
- Natalia, Kathie Switzer’s granddaughter
- Brian Knisely, Luke Knisely’s father ~ liver dysfunction
- Alma Schrock and Myumi Hancock, friends of Edwin & Melissa Detweiler ~ cancer
- Anita & Margaret, Susana Friesen’s sisters ~ fragile health
- Lori Haley, Tim Haley’s mother ~ living with cancer
- Bob Bontrager, Ruthie Miller’s brother ~ health is not good, but stable
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
Pray for peace in areas experiencing violence and war.
Serving in the US
- Amani Community Church
- Oklahoma MDS
- Corey & Brooke Makeever – STUMO
Serving in other Countries.
- Global Disciples
- Rolly Walter – Serving in Spain
- Kiran Paul & Lakshmi -Berachah Ministries
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Join Us
SUNDAY
9:30 AM Sunday school for all ages
10:30 AM Worship (in person or online)
WEDNESDAY
5:45 PM Meal
6:30 PM Activities for all ages