Hey y’all sorry I’m getting this out late. I was at a clergy retreat on Monday. It was a wonderful time to connect with other pastors, talk shop, and listen to God. I’m thankful for the experience and I’m thankful to be leading this community. The church is in a really healthy place and my eyes are open to see what God calls us to next.

Children’s Ministry Volunteers Needed!
New dates have been added to the sign up form. Click here to sign up! This is an excellent way to not only serve our children with love but also offer hospitality to new families coming to see us!

The Kings Adoption Party: April 20th (2-5pm)
All are welcome to stop by and celebrate the King’s adoption at the Pavilion. On Sunday morning during our Children’s Message the church will bless and give thanks for the beautiful thing that God has done!

Church Yard Sale: April 27th
In the Fellowship Hall. Please see Dawn Brading for more information! 

Silent Auction: May 18th 
In the Fellowship Hall. Please see Trina Chance for more information. 

Bunco: Tonight at 6pm!
Come roll some dice and make some friends along the way. Bring a snack to share. Open to all, feel free to bring a friend.

General Conference info
Our every four year denominational meeting is happening at the end of this month. This is the postponed 2020 General Conference finally happening. Here is a helpful image to understand more about it. If you have any questions about General Conference feel free to reach out to me.

Save the Dates
April 27th – Church Yard Sale
April 28th – Contemporary Worship with Charlie and the Easley 3
April 28th – Kids Club
May 5th – Fuel Bagging (after church)
May 18th – PVUMC Silent Auction
May 19th – Pentecost Sunday
May 31 – June 2 – VBS (more info TBA)

I was with you all in Spirit on Sunday morning watching online. Anne, Brenda, and Lois did such a splendid job of leading worship in my absence. I am so thankful for Anne’s leadership and her responding to her call to pastoral ministry. Keep her in your prayers as we get closer to her commissioning this June!

Fundraisers Are Coming!
As you may or may not know, at our current giving levels we are currently running at a budget deficit and are projected to have a $20,000-$30,000 shortfall by the end of the year. With that said, it is time to start thinking about fundraising. See below!

Church Yard Sale: On April 27th, we will be hosting a Church Yard Sale. Please see Dawn Brading for more information! 

Silent Auction: On May 18th we will hold a Silent Auction in the Fellowship Hall. Please see Trina Chance for more information. 

This Week
Tuesday – Prayer Shawls (9:00am)
Wednesday – Journey to Transformation (5:30pm)
Thursday – 55 & Alive: 5 Chefs in Portland (Meet at the church at 10am)

Save the Dates
April 18th – Bunco
April 27th – Church Yard Sale
April 28th – Kids Club
May 5th – Fuel Bagging (after church)
May 18th – PVUMC Silent Auction
May 19th – Pentecost Sunday
May 31 – June 2 – VBS (more info TBA)

Y’all, I’m still beaming about my first Holy Week with you all. Walking the story of Jesus’ last week never gets old and there is always something new the Spirit reveals. I am on vacation this week but Diane is still holding this down in the office and Anne Culver will be leading our worship on Sunday. I look forward to watching her sermon online!

Read Pastor Steve’s Sermon
For my Easter Sunday message, I preached on pressing in and holding our beliefs with an open hand so that God might reveal the truth to you. You can read it here.

Fundraisers Are Coming!
As you may or may not know, at our current giving levels we are currently running at a budget deficit and are projected to have a $20,000-$30,000 shortfall by the end of the year. With that said, it is time to start thinking about fundraising. See below!

Church Yard Sale: We have two planned for the Spring. On April 27th, we will be hosting a Church Yard Sale. Please see Dawn Brading for more information!

Silent Auction: On May 18th we will hold a Silent Auction in the Fellowship Hall. Please see Trina Chance for more information. 

Save the Dates
April 11th – 55 & Alive
April 18th – Bunco
April 27th – Church Yard Sale
April 28th – Kids Club
May 5th – Fuel Bagging (after church)
May 18th – PVUMC Silent Auction
May 31 – June 2 – VBS (more info TBA)