This year our church will offer two services. The first, at 5:30 pm on Thursday, December 24th, is geared for families with children. You are encouraged to bring your little ones to the service to hear the story of Jesus’ birth, and all the amazing things that happened that night. We’re going to sing Happy Birthday to Jesus!

The second service, scheduled for 11:00 pm, is a traditional candlelight service. It will feature the old familiar hymns of joy and praise to welcome our Savior to the world.

Joy to the world…the Lord is come! Let earth receive her king! Let every heart prepare him room. And heaven and nature sing, and heaven and nature sing, and heaven and heaven and nature sing!

Come join with us this year and welcome baby Jesus into your heart!

Light one candle for joy, one bright candle for joy. He brings joy to everyone; He comes, He comes.

Come Lord Jesus, we are waiting for you! Joy to the world…our Savior reigns!!

The December edition of our church newsletter, The Link, is now available online. Just click on the Link tab at the top of the page and follow the links to see what’s happening at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church.

Our church will be offering a 4-week Advent Bible Study, beginning on Sunday, November 30th. Details about the program are listed below. If anyone is interested in participating, please contact Pastor Trudy or leave a message on the church phone.

The is the study description as stated by Cokesbury:

This thematic Bible study is designed to be used by individuals and small groups during the Advent season. The book, written by Stan Purdum, is based on the particular pathways to Jesus during Advent. In addition to the main content, each chapter offers questions for reflection and discussion, a brief prayer, and a focus for the week.

The focus emerges from the chapter content and encourages the readers to engage in spiritual practice or do something specific that will help them grow in faith. On the whole, this thematic seasonal Bible study series is designed for transformation and for applying the study of the Bible to everyday, practical life experience. It is intended to nurture and encourage faith development and spiritual growth.

• First Week of Advent:                 The Straightened and Leveled Highway
• Second Week of Advent:             The Highway of Reversal
• Third Week of Advent:                The Highway In Between
• Fourth Week of Advent:              The Highway of Enthusiasm
• Christmas:                                      The Highway of Merriment

The November edition of our church newsletter is now available on-line. To see what’s happening in the Valley, simply click on The Link tab at the top of the page and follow the links posted.

The October editiion of our church newsletter, The Link, is now available. To see what’s happening at our little church by the river in Pleasant Valley, simply click on The Link tab at the top of the page.

Are you feeling down about life or the situations in the world? Do you feel like your spirit is at a low point? Have you questioned your faith in God? It sounds like you need

An Awakening!

For Our lives….For Our Country

Friday, September 25^th at 7PM

“In the American colonies an Awakening was a wave of religious enthusiasm among Christians that swept the American colonies in the 1730s and 1740s, leaving a permanent impact on American religion. This is a program to increase a spiritual interest for our lives and for our country. Spiritual awakening is mainly about more and more people seeing and savoring the glory of Jesus Christ.”

Jesus said: “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hJesus said: “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, thenear from Heaven, and will forgive their sins, and will heal their land.” (2 Chronicles 7:14)

Come join us for the revival of your spirit as we enjoy lots of music, messages from Rev. Kregg Gabor and from Jonathan Gouthier, followed by a time of fellowship and refreshments. This event is free and open to the public so bring your family, friends, and neighbors as we “awaken” from our lethargy and once again reaffirm our faith in Jesus Christ and His loving father. It’s time to work together again to make God’s kingdom here on earth.

The September 2015 edition of our church’s newsletter, the Link, is now on-line. To see what’s happening in our neck of the woods simply click on The Link tab at the top of the page and then click on either the Link or the calendar view. We’ve got some exciting things coming up and you are welcome to come join with us for them all!