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From Pastoral Intern Claire
Dear PVUM Church Family,
I hope that everyone’s summer is wrapping up well. As I close out my time with you here, I cannot help but feel grateful for the love that everyone at Pine Valley has shown me this summer. When I applied for this internship, I had no idea that I would be gaining a whole new church family!
My summer was packed with staff meetings, Annual Conference, pastoral visits, Vacation Bible School, the Traveler’s group, Camp Singletary, Sunday school, and even preaching, just to name a few things. At Annual Conference, I learned that even though there are usually six or seven degrees of separation between people, there are only one or two degrees of separation in the United Methodist Church…everyone knows everyone. I believe that these strong connections speak volumes to the deep love and commitment to Christ in the United Methodist Church, as displayed at Pine Valley UMC. Through all of this, I have gotten to know and connect with many members of the Pine Valley UMC family and am thankful for the relationships that were built.
I learned a lot this summer, but what has stuck out to me the most is that there is no one definition for ministry. Ministry is the way we live our lives as Christ calls us to, and we all live into this calling in beautiful and different ways. This summer has pointed me to not only my calling, but the calling of us all – to be ministers of the Gospel. I was reflecting on this summer with a friend and I mentioned that God was calling me into ministry, when he replied, “Of course He is, Claire, God calls us ALL into ministry, as ministers of the gospel.” May we all remember our callings as ministers of the gospel in our daily lives. I pray that we see where the Lord is equipping us with what we need in order to be ministers of the gospel. Hebrews 13:20-21 says:
“Now may the God of peace, who brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, make you complete in everything good so that you may do his will, working among us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever…” (NRSV)
I would like to thank everyone for welcoming me in to the Pine Valley family as if I have always been a member. I hope to visit when I can and stay in contact with everyone. Until then, I will be praying for the PVUMC family, that you will continue to be filled with the spirit of Christ!
Best,
Claire N. Holland
Pastoral Intern
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Children
There will be no Sunday School August 7th because we will be having a Sunday School Assembly. The children will start out in worship with their parents. After children's time they will be led up to the Discovery Zone for a lesson and then brought back to the service to receive communion. Children whose parents will not be worship can sit in a designated area with the Sunday School teachers. Please reply to Terri if your child needs to sit with them.
August 21st is Promotion Sunday. This is the day that all children and youth go to the class that they are rising into. Your kids don't want to miss this Sunday because we have some special surprises planned. We will also be presenting Bibles to the rising 3rd graders at the 9:45 service. If you have a child that will be starting 3rd grade this year, be sure we have his/her full name so we can put it in the Bible. Reply to Terri to let her know if your child will be there.
We have several opportunities to serve in Children's ministries opening up! Immediate needs: ~Help with 8:30 Children's Church ~Volunteer once a month in the nursery Needs Starting this Fall: Help in the Discovery Zone on Wednesday Nights Please pray about these opportunities and contact Terri Kesler at 791-0353.
Pizza and a Movie Friday, August 5th and 19th Pizza @ 6:00 Movies in the Discovery Zone 6:30-8:00 Bring a friend and something to get comfy with on the floor
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Youth Ministries
6th Grade Social
All rising 6th graders are invited to a bowling night and info meeting at Cardinal Lanes on Wednesday, August 10th at 5:00. Cost is FREE, invite another 6th grade friend to join you. Parents, we will have info for you about our amazing youth program. Please RSVP to georgiana@pvumc.net for a head count. 6-8pm- All other youth are welcome to join us for bowling and fun! Come meet some new friends! There is NO Cost for this event!
All of our youth forms will be available online this year. All signup's for trips such as Pilgrimage, ski trip and other excursions will also be available from our website by end of August. (paper copies will also be available in Mrs. Georgiana's office)
The youth calendar will be available to download via Google as well.
Are you a parent interested in serving in youth ministry? Pray about your involvement in a ministry that is rewarding and a blessing. Contact georgiana@pvumc.net.
Heading off to college? Please keep the church notified of your college mailing address through Charles at the church office. You'll be glad you did!
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United Methodist Women
Here we are mid summer with so many activities going on in our lives!!
Upcoming Events: UMW General Meeting is Tuesday 8/30/16 - ALL UMW women are invited to join us for an ice cream social at 6:30pm. We will have guest speaker from Operation Christmas Child.
Other events: Methodist Home for Children Epicurean Evening Thursday September 8th
Celebration of those married more than 50 years or 80 or more years of age Sunday September 18th
Trinity Methodist Church is having a Pancake Breakfast fundraiser for Methodist Home for Children Saturday 8/13/16 7:30-11:00 am Trinity UMC Life Center 4008 South College Rd. Cost is $5.00
Book Review: Ann Joyner’s NOT WORTH SAVING: How a Severely Handicapped Boy Transformed Lives is in the UMW Category for Nurturing for Community.
Doctors told a young mother that her unborn child’s life was not worth saving. With the determination that mother found through faith, Matthew not only lived, he thrived! He spoke without talking; he loved, laughed, and made friends - all without ever saying a single word. Matthew was a light and a joy to those who encountered him. In “Not Worth Saving” Ann Joyner shares the story of her son Matthew’s twenty-one miraculous and grace filled years - and unwittingly, reveals so much about the number of lives and hearts Matthew changed simply by being alive. Ann is a wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend who inspires people to live lives that hold joy and meaning.
I hope many more will find inspiration in this story as I did! ~Nancy Lee Page
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United Methodist Men
The August Meeting is on the 20th with breakfast at 7:30, meeting at 8, and on your way by 9. The Cape Fear Literacy Council will present and we will also assemble backpacks for the Methodist Home for Children.
Looking ahead: Hebron Colony Trip scheduled for October 14-16. Join us as we again see the power that the Hebron Colony Ministry offers as a Christian Recovery Residential Program. See UMM President Mike Ennis or Jerry Parchman for details.
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Music
September 22 Concert:
7eventh Time Down will be joined by Audio Adrenaline on the GOD IS ON THE MOVE tour. This tour will feature special guests Young Noah, John Waller and Shiloh and is sponsored by ChildFund International. This concert will be in our Gym at 6 pm on September 22. Tickets and more info is available on our website.
Children's Music will kick off August 28 at 4:00 pm with the Christmas Play reveal. All children grades K-5 are invited. Wee Cherubs, aged 3 and 4, will start September 11.
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Scouting Ministry
First of all, Troop 224 wants to give a big congratulations to their newest Eagle Scout, Dylan Worrell!!
Secondly, Troop 224 took a break from meetings during the summer but not from their camping activities!
Troop 224 attended Camp Bowers Summer Camp in White Oak, NC June 19th-24th. There were 29 scouts…our largest group ever! Camp Bowers offered a variety of programs for Scouts to participate in, including the Canoe Outpost, Pathfinder Program, Project C.O.P.E. and many more. They also have a waterfront for canoeing & kayaking, high ropes & low ropes courses, and competitive shooting spots are just a few of the activities available.
We also had a second group of scouts, 6 total, go to Goshen Scout Reservation in Virginia from June 26th-July 2nd. Goshen Scout Reservation is a Boy Scout reservation designated to camping, swimming, hiking and other various activities. Goshen is home to six Boy Scouts of America resident summer camps located near Goshen, Virginia, and is owned and operated by the National Capital Area Council. The camps are all built around Lake Merriweather.
Troop 224 also spent July 21-24th camping, hiking and backpacking at Linville and Grandfather Mountain. Three crews went for the four days…one group camped at base camp, the second group stayed at base camp but also went on a day hike and the third crew backpacked Grandfather Mountain the entire four days. The backpacking crew were prepping for their trip to Philmont in June 2017 by hiking in a higher altitude and camping on the trail.
Troop 224 is back in session as of August 8th and will meet in the Gym weekly on Monday nights 7:00pm. Any boys ages 11-18 that wish to join the Troop are encouraged to visit during one of its meetings - no previous experience is required!
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
New Adult 11:00 Sunday School Class begins on August 21 - Join us as we begin a new discipleship class that will focus on our faith journeys in Christ as we experience everyday life. This class will involve teaching scripture and lessons through media, music, discussions, interactive activities, and more. The class will meet Sundays at 11:00 am in room 208.
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.
Ever 49ers: Want a trip down memory lane with the old standards of the church? Ever 49ers will meet on Tuesday August 16 at 5:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Jerry and Lora Clark will lead us in the joyful experience of an old "Vepser Service" with a Hymn sing along. Plan on coming and bring a friend and enjoy an evening of music and fun. Bring your favorite dish to share for the pot luck dinner.
Fall Church Camp: The church will be going back to Singletary Lake on Labor Day Weekend (September 2-5) for our family ministries fall camp. This is a weekend in the rustic cabins of Singletary Lake State Park with faith sharing, fellowshipping, food, and fun.Spectacular sunsets may happen too. See Charles or Shirley for more info and look for more details in the CLC Hallway starting in mid-August.
Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based preventive health screenings, will offer their affordable, non-invasive and painless health screenings at Pine Valley United Methodist Church on 8/31/2016. Five screenings will be offered that scan for potential health problems related to: blocked arteries which is a leading cause of stroke; abdominal aortic aneurysms which can lead to a ruptured aorta; hardening of the arteries in the legs which is a strong predictor of heart disease; atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat which is closely tied to stroke risk; and a bone density screening, for men and women, used to assess the risk of osteoporosis. Register for a Wellness Package which includes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with our member discount). All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. In order to register for this event and to receive a $10 discount off any package priced above $129, please call 1-888-653-6441 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners.
The Grief Encounter Group will be offering their program to meet in September. Please call the church office or Pastor Barry to register your interest.
Do you enjoy “in-depth” bible study and open discussion? If so, this study is for you. A Fall Bible Study will begin Sept.8, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Koinonia class room near the fellowship hall. Chaos in the Universe, World, and God’s Church will be presented by Jerry and Lora Clark. Section 1: God, The Atom and the Universe. Section 2: Evolution of worship through the old testament. Section 3: Understanding the “Law.” Section 4: Understanding other major religions and their affect on our Christian nation today. (RE: Adam Hamilton’s book Christianity and World Religions: Wrestling with questions people ask)
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Church-wide Picnic AUGUST 2
Family Ministries invites all Pine Valley People to join us for a hot dog picnic at the Hanover Seaside Club on Wrightsville Beach. Festivities will start at 6, with shuttles starting at 5:30. We'll provide hot dogs and fixings, potato ships, drinks, and paper products. As you are able, bring a side dish or dessert to share. Pastoral Intern Claire Holland will give a brief devotion that night. The event is rain or shine.
Wrightsville UMC is graciously allowing us to use their lot as a park and ride lot for that evening. Do NOT park at Hanover Seaside Club as they will tow; we ask that everyone park at Wrightsville UMC. Wrightsville UMC is located at 4 Live Oak Drive in Wrightsville Beach. We will run shuttles from Wrightsville UMC to the Hanover Seaside Club. If the shuttle isn't there when you park, it should be back shortly. Hanover Seaside Club offers oceanfront and sound side amenities. Our designated space is the ground floor; please respect the clubhouse's generosity for letting us use it by staying on the ground floor.
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Stephen Ministry
You have probably heard the buzz about Stephen Ministry recently, and what you heard is all good. This ministry is reaching out to those in need and now more of you have the opportunity to equip yourselves to become a part of this vital ministry. The first requirements are to have the heart to assist, listen, be an open vessel to someone in need and exude a Christ – like spirit. On September 13 classes will begin for trainees at the First Baptist Activity Center on Independence Blvd. PVUMC has six potential trainees and we invite others to join this group. The class is a 50-hour requirement, meeting on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 – 9:00. Learning to be an active listener, and treating confidentiality with utmost seriousness are major aspects of the training. God’s presence is always acknowledged, using the treasures of both secular and spiritual resources when caring for others. Deadline for class registration is August 10. Please call Pastor Barry at 791-0353 to register. Already trained and regular Stephen Ministers will not meet in August. Our next regular meeting will be September 8. Have a safe summer, continue to pray for our ministry, and thank you PVUMC for your loyal support.
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Memorials and Notes
Donations were made
- in memory of Ruth Tressler by Roger and Debra Sarver
- in memory of Flora Materio by Stephanie Chamberlain
To Our Church Family, We are so grateful to have such a wonderful and blessed church family. We thank everyone for all your thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time for my family and me. Also we would like to thank the Common Threads Circle and the Pray Shaw Ministry for the beautiful butterfly pillow case and pray shaw. The passing of my brother, sister and mother within a 2 month period, has been overwhelming for us. We want to say a special thank you to our Bridge family, for the delicious food you made for us and even the wonderful gluten-free for me. We are very thankful for all of you. 1 John 4:7 "Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God." In God’s Grace, Art, Deb & Hilary Duckett
To the PVUMC congregation, Thank you so much for your support and prayers for A Very Merry Christmas Camp. Thirty-five adults served as counselors for ninety-five children and youth.
Thank you to those who donated at the July 21 Red Cross Blood Drive. We beat our goal of 33 units by 2! Our guest chaperones from Angier UMC even stopped by to donate. Our next drive is scheduled for January 10, 2017.
Congratulations to Myles and Hannah (Horrell) Swain who wed on June 11 in Wilmington. They currently reside in Greenville, NC.
Congratulations to Dawn George who was recognized on July 20 for completing the NC Association of School Business Officials Management Academy Business Office Director certification.
Many Thank You cards came to the church office from the Girl Scouts who used the Gym and classrooms the week of July 25-29 thanking the congregation for sharing our space for them.
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On-going Prayer Requests
Bill Berg, Bob Bigwood, Molly Bonney, Huldah & John Claude, Debbie Connolly, Jessica Edwards, Red Ennis, Billie Freshwater, Joan Fritz, David Herring, Mae High, Clifton Hicks, Chris Huffmon, Patsy Kimbrough, Ralph Kornegay, Sandy Krasnow, Dot Lewis, Marilyn Lung, Jim Lupton, Carolyn Mabe, Pattie Nelson, Arleta Oldfield, Ilene Probst, Mary & Bill Rabon, Peggy Setzler, Angela Smith, Emmy Smoker, Doris Spivey, Pat Urion, Jacob Vuocolo, Betsy Watkins, 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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Birthdays
1 Trish Archer, Emma Coffey, Emery Fritz
2 Joan Ennis, Livi Heffron, Harrison Huffmon, David Joynes, Renee Joynes, Susan Ritchie
3 Jackie Blanchard, Wayne Ray, Jack Reuter, Kevin Ward, Taylor Williams
4 Stuart Emory, Oakelee Horrell, Lester Wilson
5 Alex Jones, Ella Jones, Haydan Pinckney
6 Lynette Green, Gabby Smoker, Eva Stone, Jane Thomas, Josh Tilley
7 Sandy Dunn, Kathy Kukor, Alex Probst, Lyla Qureshi
8 Trey Bennett, Lora Clark, Mitchell Durham
9 Nathan McKeever, Lauren Turnley
10 Red Ennis, Becky Harris, Tim Hower
11 Aaron Carter, Billie Freshwater, Charles Huffmon, Linda Maxey, Susan Meier, Meg Miller
12 PJ Bolduc, Chris Huffmon, Kevin Ponnett, Zachary Webb, Trey Wingfield
13 Nash Best, Jackie Sibbett
14 Al Cooper, Bradley Shelor, Lisa Stilwell, A. L. Walters
15 Dave Bonney, Michael Hewlett, Stephanie Humphrey, Helen Hutchins, Richard Lancaster, Tom Nunalee
16 Eva Petty, Rebecca Ryan, Amy Thornton
17 Cora Carpenter, TJ Farr, Bill Hummel, Jim Lupton, John Price
18 Nathan Buchanan, Katy Butler, Sandra Canady, Hannah Miller, Heather Morrison, Laney Rhoad
19 Bill Berg, Barbie Cowan, Jason McLeod, Mary Rabon, Don Smith, Cathy Willis
20 Tom Jones, Sandi Schweitzer, Spencer Swain, Emerson Wray
21 Raegan Fisk, Lori Ray, Kristen Vice, Adrian Wilson
22 Ellen Morin, Bob Winkler
23 Delores Barringer, Alex Walker, Paulette Winefordner
24 Kay Creech, Katie Horton, Sam Kemske, Jim Lee, Brenda Risley, Roger Rudolph
25 Daxton Goodwin, Liam Price
26 Emily Harrell, Chloe Henderson, Katelyn Jernigan, Norman Kimbrough, Elise Porter
27 Carol Fann, Kevin Hardee, Alyce Kesler, Chip Schweitzer, Tommy Underwood
28 Scott Boone, McKenna Brigman, Jaeden Earle, Ken Hawley, Hutch Hutchins, Desiree Porter
29 Bill Braswell, Tara Vail
30 Charles George, David Pagliughi, Gary Spangler, Darlene Webb
31 Teresa Huffmon
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Anniversaries
1 Katy Jean and Karl Marzolf
2 Karen & Randy Cottrell, Linda & Charles Gregson, Peggy & Mike Raines, Tina & Tim Reaves, Peggy & Michael Raines, Cathy & Bobby Willis
3 Melissa & Jeff Butler, Patsy & Norman Kimbrough, Sarah & Richard Lancaster
4 Sylvia & Don Bennett, Jana & John Clancey
5 Kelly & Bob Harwood, Alia & Kellan Jacobs-Lake
6 Patricia & Bill Braswell, Donna & Carl Edwards, Cathy & Jeff Olson
7 Michelle & Bradley Morrison
8 Chris & George Huffmon, Jennifer & Mark McFarlin, Cammie & Bert Sox
9 Jennifer & Dean Humphrey, Terri & Kes Kesler
10 Trish & Noah Archer, Sharon & Dennis Spaulding
14 Lynda & Eddie Buchanan
16 Anne & Jerard Brewer, Theresa & Danny McIntyre
17 Melissa & Ronnie Medlin
19 Beth & Marc Biddison
21 Shirley & Gene Yarborough
22 Sue & Jim Whitely
23 Phyllis & Ron Buckley, Cindi & Ken Tilley
25 Joann & Allen Young
28 Jenny & Bill Berg, Lee Ann & Mark Berry, Lisa & Michael Mason
30 Doris & Earnest Batson, Iris & Ed Boone, Paula & Scott Odom
31 Linda & Mike Page
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