newsletter March 2016 From the Desk of Eric

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1 March 2016 Love God, Love Others, It Will Change Your Life 200 Fox Lake Road Angola, IN (260) Love God, Love Others, It Will Change Your Life From the Desk of Eric newsletter Elders Trustees Jeff Crooks Derrick Aldrich/Chairman John Maggart Dave Somerlott Chris Sears Jeff Dohl Jordan Eldridge Roger Jones Neal Knox Jake Arnold Dan Pulver I am looking forward to seeing a movie that came out this past week called Risen. The movie takes an interesting vantage point of the events which took place over that first Easter weekend. Rather than telling the Easter story through the eyes of a believer, the film takes a look at the Cross from the eyes of a nonbeliever. To be honest, I am not completely sure what to expect from the movie, but it has given me reason to pause and reflect. If a movie was being made about my life, as told through the eyes of a nonbeliever, what would it look like? Do they see a man who is fully sold out to Christ, living life to the full, and sharing the joy found in Christ to a dying world or do they see something else? I know what I hope they see, but does my hope line up with reality? Staff SENIOR MINISTER Eric Bingaman CHILDREN S DIRECTOR OFFICE MANAGER CUSTODIAN Linda Kays OFFICE HOURS Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Friday 9:00-NOON SUNDAY Coffee & Donuts: 9:15 Bible Study: 9:30 Service: 10:30 Jesus taught us You are the light of the world. Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven Matthew 5:14,15 Easter is a great opportunity to examine our lives, make changes, and become a little more like Christ every day. As our culture grows increasingly dark, our light should shine increasingly brighter. I hope you will join us Easter morning for a family Easter breakfast followed by worship. It should be a glorious morning as we celebrate what Jesus did on the Cross for us!

2 ELDER CORNER: As spring is getting closer we await the newness that it brings. It may also be time for us to take a look at where we are spiritually. We are so grateful that we have a God who has chosen us before we were ever thought of here on earth. A God that loves us so much that he created all things for our hunger, clothing, shelter, enjoyment, and beauty as the list goes on and on. A God that loves us so much that he gave his only Son to be the sacrificed for our sinful lives. Clearly he has forgotten nothing! So, where are you at today? Are you onboard with Jesus? Do you understand that whatever happens to you from day to day is from God? Do you take what you would call a bad day or even tragedy and give God praise? Are you eager to praise God on what you would call a good or awesome day? Do you start your day by giving the Living Christ glory for the rest we had and telling him whatever he lets happen today I will accept and take it and give you praise and glory for it. If you can t say yes for these few examples then it is time for you to do away with the old spirit in you. It is time for you to let the spirit spring forth in your heart and mind and give Jesus the glory that is due him! We were created to spread the word of God to the people that don t know him. We are also to give God and Jesus all the glory praise and honor due them. This year grow something new in yourself. Put on the new man and renew your spirit in Christ. You will be surprised how life looks after putting on a new spirit and a new mindset. Life will be a true blessing when we learn how to let go of that old self will and self. Together we can help each other and make it happen! Striving for Heaven, Elder brother, John Easter Sunday March 27 Easter breakfast 9:00 No classes Worship 10:30 MISSION OUTREACH Our Mission statement: It is the mission of the PVCC Missions Outreach to show our love for God and others by using our time, talents, energy and financial resources in support of our global, national and community missions. Russian Outreach Network & Impact Europe Impact Europe: Our church planting partner in Minsk, Belarus, recently shared that more people are choosing to follow Jesus with 15 being baptized recently through their church s ministry and a rehabilitation program they are engaged with. In addition, they are actively training up leaders for current and future church plants. Dima L. Shared: We continue our ministry school for our church planting movement. 40 students come to this school every Friday night. We pray that school launched in the fall 2014 and the current group of students will continue into the early summer. Later this spring, work will begin on a piece of property outside Minsk to renovate a modest building on it to use as a site for future leadership training, retreats and camps. This is just in the beginning stages and more funds are needed to complete it. Russian Outreach Network: We are excited to share the Hope Project has completed the land purchase in December and plans are now being drawn up to build a simple structure on it to house a team and become a place where ministry to this Muslim community can happen. Thanks to the ongoing partnership with VOM Canada (Voice of the Martyrs) in matching gifts and a generous gift from Hope Mission, we only need around $6,500 to be able to move forward with building. We hope to break ground for this in the spring. We also are seeking $1,175/month to support a team to serve there. Thank you for your part in bringing the hope of Jesus to this Muslim community and other vital outreaches to Russian -speaking communities and beyond. To learn more, please visit Impact Europe and Russian Outreach Network pages on our website or send us an . Also, there are several giving options mentioned online for your convenience. Scott LaRue Global Church Planting Russian Outreach Network & Impact Europe

3 Church Family, We are so grateful for your thoughts, calls, cards and prayers. We miss you! God Bless, Larry & Patsy Dunham Compassion Connection Team, I cannot begin to thank you enough for your thoughtfulness & generosity you shared with our family. Our lives have been a little crazy these past six months but its encouragement from faithful believers that have helped us get through each day. When we received your card and gifts it was an incredible blessing at just the right time. We are using your gifts to help pay for Ella s medical bills. I have such fond memories growing up at PVCC. It s the place I made lifelong friends, grew in the faith, and saw Christ through the members of His church. You all have had such an impact on my life and for that I am eternally grateful. Thank you again form the bottom of our hearts. Gods love & compassion was shown through you and I am proud to have been a part of PVCC. Love, The Godloves (Leah Seevers) MARCH Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Trifocal Luncheon at Caruso s 12: Men s Prayer Breakfast 8 am PVCC Women s Devotional Breakfast at Great Lakes 8:00 PVCC Family, Thank you for my college care package. I was so happy when I opened my care package and saw all of the goodies! Those will help me out during my finals. I am so thankful to be a member of a church family that provides Christian examples for the youth to follow! -Brittany Beard Thank you for the care package. It was a very kind and warming gesture that was greatly appreciated. -Matt Brown Men s Prayer Breakfast At PVCC Saturday, March 5 at 8:00 All men are invited to attend. Women s Prayer Breakfast/Devotional Saturday, March 5 at 8:00 at Great Lakes Chocolate & Coffee All women are invited to attend Breakfast 9:00 Worship 10: Trifocal Birthday Breakfast Bunch 9:

4 March 10, Thursday at 12:30, Trifocal Lunch at Caruso s: Weather permitting. Sign up in the church foyer. March 30, Wednesday at 9:00, Trifocal Birthday Breakfast Bunch at Timbers Check out the display in the foyer for a list of birthday s and Anniversary s *Leaving 5:15pm from PVCC (eat supper prior to meeting up with us.) *Return back to 8pm PANTRY COLLECTION BARREL Missions Outreach will be collecting pantry items for Lake James Christian Camp beginning in March and continuing through October. Pantry needs will change each month. Watch for newsletter items each month for a list of suggested items. For the month of March, the following items are suggested: Sugar (Brown & Powered) Flour Peanut Butter Coffee (Regular & Decaf) Kid Friendly Cereal Bleach Garbage bags (4, 13, 33 & 55 gal) As you do your grocery shopping, remember LJCC and purchase a few extra items for the barrel, which will be located in the back of the foyer. Wednesday Night Youth Group pm Supper Provided *Coming Soon: Discovering God s way of handling money for teens with Dave Ramsey. Switch on the Truth *Jr. High: 5 th 8 th grade *April 22-23, 2016 Holland, MI *$55 by Sunday, March 20 Please contact the youth sponsors if interested! FACTS & FIGURES +/- BUDGET Jan , , M.Total , , M. Average , Date Worship Offering $5,154 Feb , Feb , , Feb , Thank You to Roy and Cindy Meyer for opening your home to us for the Super Bowl Party! All of the food was delicious and your hospitality was incredible. You are appreciated!

5 Planting Seeds of Faith Early Education Volunteers Worship Service March 6 March 13 March 20 March 27 March 6 March 13 March 20 March 27 C.O.D. Bill Boyer Terry Dowell Jeff Crooks Lee Kunce Nursery Room Preschool Room Church Park Lydia S Tammy D Lisa F Shannon B Marie Smith Servers Jake Arnold Henry Erwin Jake Arnold Jim Wilson Bob Brady John Maggart Kevin Beard Jeff Wilson Lee Kunce Shawn Somerlott Neal Knox Dan Pulver Kevin Beard Dave Somerlott Gene Warstler Jeff Dohl Nursery Room Jenny Wilcox Abby Stoy Jackie Weber Molly Fifer Kim Owen Katie Stoy Shannon & Makinlee Bingaman Shane Somerlott Jeff Wilson Bob Brady Derrick Aldrich Matt Somerlott Scott Weber Scott Weber 2 Year Old Room Becky Maggart Dannee Kay Bingaman Maren Fifer Jennifer & Maleah Sears Karen Norris Sidney Stevenson Gene Warstler Mark Ridenour Justin Stuckey Bob Brady Jerry Fifer Bob Brady Brandon Burns Dean Baysinger Preschool Room Church Park Linda & Kristen Kays Jay Minick Becky Hardy Bryan Sears Kayleen Baysinger Emily Andrzejewski Jordan & Ashley Eldridge Ben Sears Stephanie Wilson Haley Owen Katie Stoy Lisa Foley Bryan Sears Julia Kirk Duane & Amy Gaerte Mason Gaerte Sound Room Chris Sears Chris Sears Janet Warstler Cindy Braman Front Door Greeters Rose Aronen Cindy Rowe Derrick & Cathy Aldrich Marlene & Morris Eggleston Chris Sears Linda Kays Sue Spangle