Author: Gened

Member of the Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church of CT

Annual Christmas Fair: December 3rd

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The annual Christmas Fair, hosted by the United Methodist Women, will take place on Saturday, December 3rd, from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. The ladies have spent their time over the past year making unique handcrafted items and lovely hand knit and crocheted items that will be for sale at reasonable prices. The Fair also hosts a Bake Sale section where many yummy homemade baked goods from our church family are donated, and a couple of rooms are dedicated to Attic Treasures where someone’s “junk” can be someone else’s treasure. Santa will be on hand to have pictures taken with children, and there will be a special Children’s Activity room where the kids can be entertained while their parents shop. At lunch time, plan to join with friends and enjoy a delicious selection of lunch items all prepared by our church ladies.

All the money raised by this annual fundraiser will be used to support the UMW mission projects within the community, and throughout the greater area and the world to help make a better life for the women and children in God’s great kingdom.

Why not come and share in the fun and begin  your Christmas shopping with us!

Bean Hole Bean Supper still enjoyed by many

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Although the Bean Hole Bean Supper was ‘snowed out’, a few intrepid customers braved the snowy roads to come enjoy a meal. As the evening wore on and the snow continued to fall, most of the food was packed away for storage. And then the power went off! We were pleased that the Pleasant Valley Volunteer Fire Department took much of the remaining food to be used in the emergency shelter set up at the fire house. So while the evening didn’t go as planned, the food was enjoyed by many of the local community folks who stopped in to warm and refresh themselves at the fire house. We thank everyone who worked so hard to produce the supper food, and we are grateful that someone was able to use it during this stressful time.

The Beans Are Still Cookin’!

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Despite the bad weather predictions, the Bean Hole Bean Supper will go on as scheduled. We hope that we’ll still have lots of hungry, hearty folks who will come out and enjoy a wonderful meal and our church’s hospitality. We’re also prepared for take-out meals! So plan to brave the weather and come have dinner with us!

Bean Hole Bean Supper: May 12th

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The first Bean Hole Bean Supper for 2012 is scheduled for Saturday, May 12th. Seatings will be at 5, 6, and 7 PM. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling Cathy at 860-379-9398. Prices are as follows: adults $10, ages 6-12 $5, and under 6 is free. For a full description of the menu, and additional information about the suppers, please see the Bean Hole Supper tab at the top of the page. We’re looking forward to seeing you there!

Church Cancellation Notice: August 28, 2011

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Due to the severe weather predictions, church services for Sunday, August 28th, 2011 have been cancelled. Everyone, please stay home and be safe until the storm passes by.  We’ll look forward to seeing you next Sunday, on September 4th.  As an additional reminder, there will be an Administrative Board meeting following the worship service on September 4th.  The topic for discussion will be the plan for replacing the furnace in the Parish House.

Third Annual Float Fest Scheduled

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The Third Annual Float Fest will take place on Sunday, September 2nd beginning at 4 PM at Stanclift Cove, in Barkhamsted.  You’re invited to bring your kayak, canoe, or sailboat (no motors, please) and come and float awhile. We’ll gather together back on the beach at 6 PM to share a meal; each person brings their own food.  Don’t want to ‘float’? Come about 6PM and join the group for the meal and fellowship.

If you don’t have a beach sticker to the Cove, speak with Margo Fenn or John Baum so arrangements for a guest pass can be made. There will be no rain date; if the weather is poor, the event will be cancelled. For more information, contact the church office, or speak with Margo at 860-379-3874 or John at 860-379-9398.

Confirmation Class finale

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This morning our church officially welcomed into full membership the four students in this years confirmation class. Erick, Chrissy, Leah, and Skylar have worked diligently all year studying about our Christian faith, and how they can continue on their faith journey with Jesus Christ.  We know they will do great things with their lives and will continue to build upon those lessons that began with dedicated parents, Sunday School teachers, pastors, and the entire church family.  May God add His richest blessings to your lives. Congratulations!!

Vacation Bible School: July 18-22

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Vacation Bible School this year will take place at the Shake It Up! Cafe, where kids will explore the Bible as a cookbook filled with recipes for living out God’s word. They will celebrate biblical festivals and discover some ingredients for being a follower of God, such as:

  • Be Ready for God
  • Give Happily to God
  • Believe Fully in Jesus
  • Remember Jesus Often
  • Celebrate God Forever

The fun will take place at the church on July 18th – 22nd, from 5:45 – 8:15 PM. To register your child or for more information, contact the church office at 860-379-2157.

Mission Trip to Bolivia

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Again this year, members of our congregation will be joining the Encounter With Christ mission trip to Bolivia. Pastor Carl and Diann, along with Evan Bailey, will journey to Cochabamba, Bolivia at the end of June to assist with building a new church, completing the floor of an established church, helping with Vacation Bible School at five area day care centers which are connected to the Methodist Church, and assisting with a women’s sewing group which helps the local women provide for their families. As our members share the love of Jesus Christ and build relationships with our neighbors in South America, they are truly blessed by the love they receive in return from these beautiful children of God.

Each of our travelers will be bringing with them an extra suitcase filled with donated items that will be used in the day care centers and for Vacation Bible School. If you can help in any way, it will be much appreciated. Please contact the church office with any questions.