"Does God Bless Deception"

by Pastor Jeff Selzer | Genesis 27:1-10

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

                “Christ Has For Sin Atonement Made” MH 562

                “I Know That My Redeemer Liveth” MH 565

Congregational Prayer: Edwin Detweiler

Missions Moment: Project 1-1-1 Nikki Slagell

                “Jesus Loves Me”

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

               Songs of Praise

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-29  Read by Mickey & Bonnie Vanderwork

Sermon:  “Changed by God” Pastor Jeff

             “Spirit of God”

 

All are invited to join us for lunch today, served from the new kitchen!

 

The Hydro Community Blood Drive is today from  11:30 am to 2:30 pm in the Hydro Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.

Announcements

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

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 Sunday, February 1st, 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 two-thirds 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.

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.

Communion Next Sunday, February 22nd, we will be celebrating our identity in Christ through the partaking of communion during the worship service. Please prepare your hearts and minds to remember and celebrate the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Singing Evening is Sunday, March 1st. Monica Miller, Jason & Brittney Miller, Freeman & Margaret Schrock and Tim & Kinzie Haley are responsible for specials. If you prefer not to organize a special for the month, or have a conflict, please  contact Luke Knisley.

Members Meeting to follow Singing Evening on Sunday, March 1st.

Congratulations to Micheal & Carly Barnes on the arrival of their son, Caleb Matthew! Born Tuesday, February 10th, weighing 6 lbs. 12 oz. and measuring 19 inches long.

Thank you, PVMC!

Church family. Words cannot express my gratitude for all your prayers this last year for both knee surgeries. Thanks to the care committee for the blanket. Devert and I appreciated all the calls, cards, texts, food and visits.  I know God carried me through this. Thanks again for caring.          ~ Kathy Thomas

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

The youth group would like to thank everyone for coming to the business meeting lunch we had 2 weeks ago! We were able to raise $6,700! We appreciate all of your donations!    Love, the youth group

Events

Today, February 15, 2026 

  8:45 am Maple Lawn Manor

  9:30 am Sunday School

10:30 am Worship Service

                  Fellowship Lunch from the new kitchen!

 

This week  Feb. 16th – 21st

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

Wed     5:45 pm Meal

             6:30 pm Activities

             7:30 pm Elders Meeting

Thu      1- 4 pm Quilting in Rm 112

 

Next Sunday,  February 22nd

  9:30 am Sunday School

10:30 am Worship Service

          Celebrating Communion

 

Upcoming events                 

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

May 3rd                   Singing Evening

May 10th                Maple Lawn Manor

May 17th                Communion

 

 

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
  • Kay Crispin ~ Recuperating at home

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 -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