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From Pastor Tim
Dear Pine Valley United Methodist Church Family,
We have had a great start to this new year. We are experiencing God’s presence in our Worship and in the ministries and missions taking place here at PVUMC. For 2016, we have already received 26 new members as of the time this newsletter goes to print. Our Worship attendance and Sunday School attendance are trending upward and we have about 340 or more people involved in our Small Group ministry for the Building Margin for a Balanced Life series.
In case you were not here on the Sunday that we gave the State of the Church Address, here is some of the information we shared for 2015’s year end:
In 2015 we brought in 81 new members, 29 by profession of faith.
Sunday Morning Average Worship Attendance
2014 – 553 2015 - 607 a 9.7% increase
Celebrate Recovery
2014 – 82 2015 – 95 a 16% increase
Sunday School
2014 – 222 2015 – 225 a 1.3% increase
Regular Tithe and Offerings
2014 – $1,099,255 2015 – $1,117,594 a 2% increase
Raise the Roof (to date) – $271,274 giving of total of $366,558 pledged. (Reminder these pledges are to be fulfilled by March 31, 2016.)
New ministries were started and we have seen existing ministries revived. Our Connection Café in the fellowship hall and our Bridge Café in the back of the gym have new volunteers assisting and serving in ways that are making it even more welcoming. We are seeing new visitors in each of the worship services every Sunday and many people are finding great connections here. All of this is to say: “keep up the good work.” You are all doing a great job. As we do this, I pray we keep our eyes on the vision of Connecting hearts to Christ and one another. I pray we continue to live our values of Excellence in Worship, Engaging Spiritual Formation, Extra-mile Caring and Expressive Faith Sharing.
It is my great pleasure to serve you as lead pastor. We have an incredible staff and a wonderful congregation. I look forward to seeing how God will continue to grow and bless Pine Valley United Methodist Church as we pray and work together.
In Christ,
Pastor Tim Reaves, Lead Pastor
PVUMC
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We are in the midst of our Building Margin series that includes the sermons, the devotional book, and small groups.More details here.
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Children
Follow the path that Jesus took to the cross. Wednesday, March 16th @ 6:00
The children will be led through 6 stations where they will hear the Easter story. At each station they will receive a small gift to remember and retell the story. Parents are encouraged to attend with their children but it is not required. Don’t miss out on this memorable experience!
Palm Sunday is March 20! The children will be participating in worship at all three services. They will be in a processional at the beginning of all three services waving palm branches. To participate they just need to be in the fellowship hall at 8:25, their Sunday School classrooms at 9:35, and/or the fellowship hall at 10:50. If your schedule permits our greatest need is at 8:30.
Easter Egg Hunt Sunday March 26th starting at 10 am in the Gym! Join us for a great morning of family fun! We will all meet in the gym to hear the Easter story. Then groups will be led to age level areas to hunt for Easter Eggs. Parents please plan on staying with your younger children. Everyone is invited to the playground after egg hunting for refreshments. There will also be real dyed eggs to eat and cheese doodles (thank Pastor Tim)! We will be collecting peanut-free non-chocolate candy and stuffed plastic Easter eggs for the Egg Hunt beginning March 6. Collection boxes will be in the Fellowship Hall lobby and outside the Children Ministry office. See Terri for more details.
UPCOMING:
Children's Spring Musical April 16th at 3, April 17th at 9:45 in the CLC Gym
Vacation Bible School 2016 June 27-July 1, 9 am to Noon. More details soon. If you want to help, please contact Terri. Online registration to start in April.
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Youth Ministries
Small Groups continue through Sunday March 20. We will not be meeting at the church during small groups but at host homes instead.
The Harbor District Youth Lock-In is at Pine Valley UMC this year! March 18 starting at 7 pm to 7 am on the 19th. Cost is $10 per person and signups are on Mrs. Georgiana's door.
CONFIRMATION: Are you in the 7th grade though 12th grade and interested in joining Pine Valley UMC? Confirmation classes should begin late March. Email Mrs.Georgiana to be included in an informational mailing.
Spring Retreat Fort Caswell April 15-17. $100/person. We will be having a fundraiser on April 9-10 during the Azalea Festival. The proceeds will be divided evenly among those who participate to help offset cost. See Mrs. Georgiana ASAP to get more information.
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A Very Merry Christmas Camp! July 10-15
$100 per camper $40 for volunteers
This includes accommodations for 5 nights, more food than anyone should eat, crafts each day, and the very limited edition camp t-shirt
Camp Singletary registration is in full swing. Forms are available at the church.
Camp Singletary is a 5 night 6 day residential camp for children/youth who have completed Kindergarten - 12th grade. It is staffed completely by PVUMC staff and volunteers. We live in cabins and eat Ms. Shirley's cooking for the week. We have Bible study, rec., swim in the lake, make crafts, and have worship on the pier every night.
Last year we filled up so get your application in asap!
We need 30-35 adult counselors. This is a great way to get to know the children, youth and other adults from the PVUMC family.
There's just something about Singletary Lake!
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United Methodist Women
This year’s presentation at the All Local Officers Training educated us about the MATCH (Mothers and their Children) program. This is a service that provides incarcerated mothers and their children with the support and resources necessary to maintain and strengthen their family relationships. MATCH intervenes to break the cycle of children following their mother’s path to prison as it is estimated that children with incarcerated mothers are 5-6 times more likely to end up in prison. Incarcerated mothers served by the MATCH program receive training that enables ongoing visits with their children. Incarcerated moms spend time learning new skills like parenting effectiveness, anger management and effective communication.
The MATCH program services four women’s prisons in the Raleigh area. In order to participate in this program women must not have any infractions in the prison. Parenting classes are developed especially for incarcerated mothers. Services offered by the MATCH program include supervised visits with their children in a home like setting within the prison system. Other services include summer camp for children ages 8 to 13, and backpacks for school-age children with donated items. Ongoing classes continue when mothers are discharged which include building healthy relationships, conflict resolution, budgeting, life skills, resume building and how to keep a job.
What can we do? BE a VOLUNTEER! Volunteers drive families to the family visits at the prison, monitor family visits. Other ways to volunteer is to donate child age gifts, birthday cards, gas cards, gift cards for instance VISA, Walmart, Target. For more information please go to http://mothersandtheirchildren.org/.
Another book review from UMW reading program:
Grace and Grit: My Fight for Equal Pay and Fairness at Goodyear and Beyond by Lilly Ledbetter is her fight for equal pay and fairness at Goodyear. Most of us have not experienced the life struggles that Lilly Ledbetter endured both in her personal life and her work life. This Leadership Development category book will uplift you and help you appreciate what one woman went through to ensure the equal pay rights that we have today. Lilly works hard for justice but also to have a balance in her life. “Remember, Ginger Rogers did everything (Fred Astaire) did…..backwards and in high heels.” - Bob Thaves. This insightful book is an enjoyable and educational read.
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United Methodist Men
No March Breakfast meeting. Instead, we will help serve breakfast at the Easter Sunrise Service on March 27th.
At the February meeting, Mike Ennis was elected President, Jerry Parchman was elected Treasurer, and Roy Mayo was elected Secretary.
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Music
Music Yard Sale, 8 AM to 12 Noon April 2 in the CLC Gym
Donations for the sale will be accepted in the gym:
- After Wednesday Night Supper, March 30th
- 8:00 AM-7:00 PM on Thursday, March 31st
- 8:00 AM-5:00 PM on Friday, April 1st
Contact Karl in the music office if you need a pick up for large items.
All yard sale proceeds benefit the music department and help to pay for our large musicals.
Thank you for your support!!
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Scouting Ministry
Troop 224 would like to remind everyone that Camp Cards are now on sale for $5 each. Camp Cards are a great way to support the scouts and to get discounts to area businesses and restaurants like Taco Bell, Subway, and Harris Teeter. For every card sold the scout earns $2.50 that he can use toward future camping trips or equipment needs. We have a limited supply so please get them before they are sold out!!!!
Troop 224 has plans for their OA Scouts to attend the Klahican OA Spring Fellowship March 11-13th at Camp Bowers.
Troop 224 will also be participating in the 2016 Scout Show. The Cape Fear Council's Coastal District Scout Show theme is 100th Anniversary of Cape Fear Council! This year will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Brunswick Forest reserve in Leland. It will be an all day event, from 9 AM to 6 PM, including the 2016 Pinewood Derby, and culminating in the Cub Scout crossover extravaganza and a moving flag retirement ceremony by Boy Scouts, with Marines in attendance, retiring U.S. flags. Expect the show to be great fun and action packed and the ceremonies inspirational. Troops and packs can camp from Friday until Sunday.
 Any boys ages 11-18 that wish to join the Troop are encouraged to visit during one of its meetings on Monday nights at 7:00 PM - no previous experience is required! Scouts are currently meeting in the Fellowship Hall on Monday nights. For further information about the Troop or Pack, you may contact the Scout Master, Jerry Jones at 794-9238 or the Committee Chair, Keith Ward at 791-6079.
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Opportunities
Egganizers meets fourth Mondays in the Fellowship Hall kitchen to prepare egg salad for the Good Shepherd House. Donations of peeled hard-boiled eggs may be left in the refrigerator in the Fellowship Hall kitchen the Sunday prior to the fourth Monday. Deviations from this schedule will be communicated in the weekly bulletin.
Family Ministries is planning a trip to the Raleigh, NC Show of Winter Jam, "Christian Music's Largest Annual Tour." Tickets are sold at the door for just $10 per person for this unique concert event. Several Christian artists are scheduled (please take note some artists on the Winter Jam Tour are not making the Raleigh date). Currently scheduled for Raleigh are For King and Country, Matthew West, Lauren Daigle, Red, Newsong, Sidewalk Prophets, KB & Trip Lee, Stars Go Dim, We Are Messengers, and speaker Tony Nolan. The Raleigh show is scheduled for Friday March 25, 2015 and we will take one bus, or both buses if enough interest. If interested, please sign up by directly emailing Charles in the church office (Charles at pvumc.net). See the Winter Jam Tour website for more information on the tour. As this is a non-school day, we plan to depart earlier in the day
The Ever 49ers will meet on Tuesday, March 15 at 5:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall. The McNeill Puppet Ministry will present the program. Bring a friend and enjoy the fellowship and fun. The meal is catered. There is no charge.
The Carpenter's Friends - Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry. Do you have flexibility on weekdays? WARM is thrilled to announce volunteer home repair opportunities Monday - Friday. Have a few friends to bring? You'll make a great team, supported by a WARM construction professional. Just you? We'll put you on a team or you can accompany a staff member for smaller jobs. No experience? No tools?... No problem! We'll train and equip you. 910.399.7563 or info@warmnc.org
Did you know you can help the Methodist Church by shopping? Visit UMCMarket.org to learn more about this unique collaboration between many vendors and the United Methodist General Council on Finance and Administration.
The Agape Class meets Sundays at 9:45 in room #10 across from the Sanctuary. If you are not in a Sunday School Class, please come join us. The Class studies from the quarterly International Series. Spring lessons start March 6 and the session is titled The Gift of Faith. Lots of lively discussion! Come join us.
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Stephen Ministry
PVUMC is a Stephen Ministry Congregation. It is supported by our pastors, staff and you as members of our congregation. In Stephen Ministry congregations, lay caregivers (Stephen Ministers) provide one-to-one Christian care to those in need. Persons needing special help or those just needing someone to talk and pray with during a particularly difficult time can be encouraged and comforted by a Stephen Minister. Among the crisis situations a person may find himself in are: bereavement, long hospitalizations or long periods of being shut in, terminal illness, divorce, unemployment, relocation, loneliness and endless other situations that are difficult to bear alone. A Stephen Minister at PVUMC is trained to help you through these life challenges. Consider calling for a Stephen Minister at 791-0353 and ask to be contacted by one of our Stephen Leaders. All of your encounters will be strictly confidential and the Stephen Minister will remain with you through your crucial need. Our present class of seven trainees will complete training in February. They have learned to be open vessels to bring God’s love into the lives of hurting people. We are grateful for all who serve in this valuable ministry and we value the support of prayer from our congregation.
Yours in Christ,
Carl English, Pat Harriman, Barry Stallings
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Memorials and Notes
Donations were made
- in memory of Mack Fann by Relmon Fann Jr. and John & Rebecca Finocchiaro
- in memory of Thelma Flynn by Dorothy Flynn
- in memory of Dub Freshwater by Frank P. O'Brien, Jason Cummings, Aggie Chamberlin, Anne Mason, William & Barbara Turner, Ellen Goodman, Wade & Diane Carpenter, Bob & Dot Carroll, The Scott Miller family, and Floyd Dixon
- in memory of Doris Hughes by Ralph & MaryAnn Kornegay, John & Nancy Lee Page, Joey & Debbie Marlowe, Bill & Mary Rabon, Maurice & Sandra Canady
- in memory of Alice Price by Ralph & MaryAnn Kornegay, Charles & Judy Carraway, AL & Betty Walters, Ruth Ann Daniluk, Elwyn Palmer, Gene & Martha Palmer, Norma Dixon, Chuck & Pat Harriman,Harold Austin, Rachel Hewitt, Horace & Sue Waters, Al & Christine Edgerton, Jimmy & Patty Hargrove, Maurice & Sandra Canady
I want to express a special Thank You to each of you in my PVUMC family who showed me how much they care by their visits, flowers, cookies, and prayer shawl. Christmas and New year's was a busy time for everyone, however many took the time to think of me. The Prayer Shawl Ministry is a special blessing to this church family. Thanks to all the wonderful ladies who make them. - Lora Clark
We want to sincerely thank our PVUMC family for the overwhelming support and love we received during our sweet mother's illness and death. The cards, calls, visits, and food nourished our bodies and our souls. - Mike and Linda Page (the family of Doris Hughes)
Thanks! Common Thread would like to thank you all for the support we received at the Chocolate Extravaganza earlier this month. Your generosity in the form of monetary donations as well as homemade chocolate items was a tremendous blessing. Proceeds will be used to purchase sewing notions, fabric and machine maintenance. To date Common Thread has donated over 3,900 pillowcases to hospice, Partners In Caring AIDS clinic and to individuals. Praise God!
Greetings, my name is Ronald Brown. I am writing you from Hebron Colony in Boone, NC. I just received a prayer card from your Monday Morning Prayer Ministry. I just wanted to take a moment to extend my thanks for your kind words and prayer. You are now a part of my "God Family" in that God has spoken to me through you demonstrating the truth of Mark 12:29-31. Love - Ronald
Congratulations to Tony Dunn for being named NHRMC Hospital Volunteer of the month for January 2016!
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On-going Prayer Requests
Molly Bonney, Goulda Bouldin, Huldah & John Claude, Debbie Connolly, Jessica Edwards, Red Ennis, Carol & Clute Fann, Billie Freshwater, Joan Fritz, David Herring, Mae High, Chris Huffmon, Patsy Kimbrough, Ralph Kornegay, Dot Lewis, Jim Lupton, Mary & Bill Rabon, Peggy Setzler, Angela Smith, Emmy Smoker, Doris Spivey, Pat Urion, Marie Wild, Marie Winkler
To add names to this list or the weekly prayer list in the bulletin, please contact Barry Stalling, Pastor of Congregation Care.
We have a military prayer board in the Fellowship Hall. Please add to it if you have any family members in active duty.
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Below are web links to the Awaken! Revival services we had January 31 through February 3. If the links aren't visible for you, go to our website and click on podcast archive the "browse series" to Revival 2016 - Awaken.
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Birthdays
1 Kyle Brown, Tony Stone
2 Andrew Eberhardt, Allison Goodman, Allison Heitchue, Karen Holmes, Kes Kesler, Martha Moe, Gary Pixler, Lindsey Wilcox
3 Louis Franklin, Brooke Rabon, Sarah Rupard, Andrew Stein
4 Sophia Caulder, Isobel Charlton, Tyler Eason, Brian Jones, Hannah Ryan, Alex Shipman
5 Sue Cypher, Shirley Miller
7 Ed Bass, Katie Bullers, Melissa Crouch, Caitlin George, Jennifer Nunn
8 Barbie Barker, Penny DeHart, Jim Gault, Ray Holder, Bryn Musser
9 Elise Badrock, Susan McGee, Louis Tedesco
10 Addie-Grey Parker, Josh Wackett
11 Will Clancey, Jennifer Humphrey, Bob Jernigan
12 Kathleen Collins, Ashley Coppedge, Genny Futch, Courtney Johnson, Delaney Roy, Jaylin Wilson
13 Maryanna Bostwick, Jonathan Deputy, John Fedoronko, Linda Gregson, Lindsey Richard
14 Ann David, Cheryl Dempsey
15 Patsy Jones, Nancy Thomas
16 Aggie Chamberlin, Kyla DeHart, Benjamin Dreyer, Kristine Eason, Sherrill Newnam, John Tierney, Morgan Violette, Nathan Whetzel, Cliff Winefordner
17 Fi Adams, Joan Garrison, Julie-Ann Scott-Pollock, Barry Stallings, Joni Sturdy, Patricia Urion
18 Carol Barber, Karen Cottrell
19 Susan Coward, Larry Creech, Matt Doll, Sue Lingner, Cameron Montague, Alison Morton, Ron Williams
20 David Brown, Meghan Hankins, Christian Jones, Shyanne Kimrey, Michael Mayo, Neal Musser, Dennis Ray, Rose Vice, Sheila Wilson
21 Bill Bayrd, Joanna Brennan, Andy Gibson, Cody Goble, Macy Keelin, Michael Raines
22 Maya Brigman, Jonathan Buckley, John Rodenberg, Amber Tryon
23 Dana Brigman, Cathy DeLespinois, Amanda Gooding, Juliana Morgan, Andrew Stilwell
24 Ursula Brown, Steven Dreyer, Betsy Norton, Annie Walker, Laura Yauger
25 Dan Fisk, Katherine Johnson, Exie Medlin, Ashton Pagliughi, Reed Peterson, Tony Scott-Pollock
26 Clark Connell, William Morrison, Pamela Stallings, Todd Styles
27 Bob Driscoll, Rachel Erkes, Madeline Hatcher
28 Mary Catherine Cowan, Mark George, Charles Gibson, Ginny Spencer, Luke Tierney
29 Judy Bass, Bryson Burkholder, Morgan Montgomery, Daniel Nunn, Kristine Rudolph
30 Eddie Buchanan, Terri Cook, Betty Godwin, Tysten Tomlinson
31 Anna Wilkie
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Anniversaries
1 Nancy & Nelson Holt
3 Sherry & Danny Peterson
4 Beth & Bill Scott
7 Meredith & Greg Bertz
8 Shelley & Eric Francisco
11 Rebecca & Mike Ryan
12 Susan & Patrick Sullivan
16 Allison & Dan Weeks
18 Brenda & Greg Willett
21 Ellen & George Morin
23 Marni & Clayton Ferner, Janet & Dempsey Odom
24 Pam & Chuck Craig
25 Aileen & Paul Millward, Sherry & Sherrill Newnam
26 Linden & Jim Boone
27 Marilyn & Henry Lung
28 Susie & Jim Lupton
30 Betty Godwin & Steve Wilkie
31 Janice & Alan Heath
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