CHANGES TO CHRISTMAS COMPASSION OUTREACH We’re making changes to how we as a church will direct expressions of generosity this Christmas season. “Adopt-A-Family” needs will be met exclusively through Community Groups, while we will focus church-wide efforts on three ways to give to our local community through specific Local Compassion Partners. As a Community Group, we suggest the … Continue reading Christmas Compassion 2017
A Whole New Way of Serving Together
In full disclosure, the topic of serving together is one we've addressed with much clarity or expectation for Community Groups. Aside from mentioning in the Community starter study for new groups, we really don’t talk about it much beyond periodic appeals for help with church initiatives. So, if you weren’t sure exactly what the expectation … Continue reading A Whole New Way of Serving Together
Interview with Rick Howerton
Rick Howerton was our guest speaker for RE:GROUP in February of this year. We weren't able to get to all the questions during the Q&A, so he graciously agreed to answer them by phone. Use the link below to hear Rick's responses to your questions! The audio is only about 20 minutes long, and topics addressed … Continue reading Interview with Rick Howerton
Announcing the Curriculum Pathway
For the last 7+ years the Curriculum Guide has been the first go-to resource for group leaders in determining what to study. The Guide has being retired and we're excited to introduce it's replacement--the Curriculum Pathway! Why the Change? The consistent feedback from leaders was the Curriculum Guide was too broad in terms of the … Continue reading Announcing the Curriculum Pathway
Provide Thanksgiving Meals for those in Need
Your group is needed to help provide several hundred Thanksgiving meals for families who would otherwise go without! Use this shopping list to purchase designated items and return to the PV office by Nov. 21. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP Contact Geria Tyson with questions (gtyson@pleasantvalley.org 781-5959 ext.321). Shopping List: (Click here to download printable … Continue reading Provide Thanksgiving Meals for those in Need
Sharing Your Story
One of the essential elements of the Community starter study is the exercise of having everyone share their life story. However, for some, if not many in your group, this can be daunting, scary, unknown territory. Below are a number of tips and additional helps in walking you/them through this. 1. Do it! You may … Continue reading Sharing Your Story
Fall 2016 Church-wide Study
ALL: God’s Picture of Whole-life Generosity 6 sessions Includes Inductive Bible Study, Videos, and Discussion To be completed between September and December of 2016 Videos and PDFs available online: pleasantvalley.org/all Once you've completed the study, please offer feedback here. What You Need… Leader’s Guide Pick up a copy at RE:GROUP (Sept 18), or in the … Continue reading Fall 2016 Church-wide Study
