"A Way Back"

by Pastor Jeff Selzer | James 5:19-20

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: Stenson Miller

             “All the Way My Savior Leads Me” MH 573

             “When We Walk With the Lord” MH 577

Congregational Prayer: Dakota Miller

             “Jesus Loves Me”

(Children are invited to place their offerings in the Mission Globe. Children ages 1-4 dismissed to Toddler Time with Margaret & Francesca)

             Songs of Praise

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-10   Read by Mike & Loretta Propps

Sermon:  “Does God Bless Deception?” Pastor Jeff

            “Spirit of God”

Announcements

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

How Does God Relate in My Life Today? An 8 week Bible study exploring how God’s Word speaks into our everyday lives, our relationships and the challenges we face right now begins today. Women of PVMC are invited to join Sherry Corrigan and Lekea Koehn during the Sunday school hour in Room 102. 

Today Begins Our Annual Membership Renewal Each year members are required by PVMC’s constitution to renew their membership. Only those who renew will be included in the membership list. Paper renewal forms are available today by the credenza along with a box to collect completed forms. If you would like to complete the form digitally, please follow the link below and follow the instructions. If you are not a member, but would like to become one, please  contact Pastor Jeff or one of the elders. https://40338.people.myamplify.io/external/form/d24d2151-767e-47d1-bda5-93b772e2df6a

Results of the Wider Church Affiliation Vote Last Sunday 93 ballots were cast resulting in 47 votes for Fellowship of Evangelical Churches (FEC) and 46 votes for LMC (formerly Lancaster Mennonite Conference). To take action, a 2/3 majority is required by PVMC’s constitution. The elders want to thank everyone who participated in the vote and invite the congregation to continue to pray for unity and clarity in the discernment of our wider church affiliation. PVMC is currently a provisional member of LMC through South Central District until the end of June.

THANK YOU!! The Kitchen Remodel Committee wants to thank everyone for their support and prayers during the construction process. Please join us following the service next Sunday, February 15th for a meal served straight from the new kitchen!! We appreciate each of you and can’t wait to serve you!

The Hydro Community Blood Drive is next Sunday, February 15th, from  11:30 am to 2:30 pm in the Hydro Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.

Do You Enjoy Bible Stories and Playtime? Great news! PVMC’s youngest attenders do too! Check out the Toddler Time sign-up sheet posted to the bulletin board in the foyer to volunteer. 2 adults are needed each Sunday morning during a portion of the worship service. Reach out to a member of CEC to find out more information: Cindy Hunt, Susan Shantz, Echo Shantz, Karl    Stutzman and Martha Miller.

Membership The elders want to inform the congregation that Larry White and Micheal & Carly Barnes have started the new member process. Please pray for them as they pursue membership at PVMC. If you have questions, please contact Pastor Jeff or one of the elders.

Spring Break Service Trip Opportunity! We have the opportunity to go to Waco, TX over Spring Break to serve with World Hunger Relief as they strive to alleviate hunger in their community through sustainable agriculture, education and research. They have a variety of ways we can help them including fence repair, construction, small welding and equipment repair projects, demo of unusable structures, and general farm infrastructure improvements. There will be options for all ages and abilities! The group will be traveling to Waco on Sunday, March 15th, serving on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and returning on Thursday March 19th. Do you have some skills and time you can share with them? Contact Tonia Martin if you have any questions and sign the interest sheet on the bulletin board if you are interested in joining this adventure!

Events

Today, February 8, 2026 

  9:30 am Sunday School

10:30 am Worship Service

 

This week  Feb. 9th – 14th

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

Wed     5:45 pm Meal

             6:30 pm Activities

Thu      1- 4 pm Quilting in Rm 112

 

Next Sunday,  February 15th

  8:45 am Maple Lawn Manor

  9:30 am Sunday School

10:30 am Worship Service

                  Fellowship Lunch from the new kitchen!

 

Upcoming events                 

February 22nd        Celebrating Communion

February 25th         Missions Meeting

February 26-28th   Comforter Blitz

March 1st                Singing Evening

                                  Members Meeting

March 11th             Wednesday Evening Activities End

March 29th             Maple Lawn Manor

                                  Palm Sunday

April 1st                   Holy Week Service

                                  Communion

April 5th                   Easter

                                   Sunrise service

Prayer Requests

For our church family

That Christ may be seen in us.

Our homebound members ~ Warren Slagell

The marriages of our congregation

Health Concerns

  • Jason Swihart ~ Anticipating hip surgery
  • Ellen Shantz ~ Recovering from foot surgery
  • Al Coblentz ~ Dental pain
  • Roberta Slagle
  • Kay Crispin ~ Recuperating at Maple Lawn Manor
  • Kathy Thomas ~ Recovering from knee replacement surgery

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

  • Slayter and Sierra’s relationship and pregnancy (Slayter is Larry White’s son)
  • Jane Vaughn, Marla Eichelberger’s sister ~ battling cancer
  • Lori Haley, Tim Haley’s mother ~ diagnosed with ovarian cancer, anticipates a couple more chemo treatments
  • Bob Bontrager, Ruthie Miller’s brother ~ health is not good, but stable.
  • Margaret, Susana Friesen’s sister ~ fragile health

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
  • Rolly Walter ~ Serving in Spain
  • Kiran Paul & Lakshmi and Michael & Faith Slagell -Berachah Ministries
Looking for a Sunday School Class? Here are some options

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