Need a little kid-free time to do some Christmas shopping, wrap gifts, clean the house, or whatever? Why not drop your children off at the church on Saturday afternoon, December 8th from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. They will be entertained in a safe, friendly setting while you shop or do whatever you need to do. Adult volunteers, as well as some of the teenagers from the Youth Group, will be on hand to help the children work on crafting projects, play some games, and enjoy a snack of cookies and cocoa. Please be sure to have your child eat lunch before being dropped off at the church as only a mid-afternoon snack will be provided. There is no charge for this event and children of all ages are welcome to attend. For more information, please contact the church office.
Youth Group Re-Energized!
Our youth group is being re-energized and their first official meeting will be on Saturday, Nov. 17th at 6 PM at the church. This group will target youth in the high school+ age group and will create a “bridge” between the younger Sunday School years and the older adult church involvement. Tom Lucas, along with Evan Bailey and Peggy Arnold will be the team leaders and, so far, they have quite a few kids who are interested in attending. Saturday’s meeting will include supper. If you know of any high school or older kids, invite them to come see what MYF [Methodist Youth Fellowship] is all about.
2012 Advent Bible Study
The Advent Bible Study has been announced and will begin on Monday, Nov. 26th at 6:30 PM at the church. The remaining weeks of the study will be held on Sunday following Coffee Hour. We’ll use the book titled The Journey: Walking the Road to Bethlehem by Adam Hamilton. Here’s a brief description of the study as found on the Cokesbury website.
“Journey with Adam Hamilton as he travels from Nazareth to Bethlehem in this fascinating look at the birth of Jesus Christ. Hamilton approaches a world-changing event with thoughtfulness. Using historical information, archaeological data, and a personal look at some of the stories surrounding the birth, the most amazing moment in history will become more real and heart-felt as you walk along this road.”
Books can be purchased from Pastor Trudy at a cost of $17.99. If you’re interested in joining this class, please contact Pastor or the church office at 860-379-2157.
UMW Christmas Fair is November 10th
The annual Christmas Fair, hosted by the United Methodist Women’s group, will take place on Saturday, November 10th from 9 AM to 2:30 PM. Come and see the handiwork the ladies have created this year in the Craft Room, and the Knit/Crochet Room. Take some time to look over the offerings in the Christmas Attic Treasurers room, and the Bake Sale tables. This year the Youth Group is hosting a Kids Craft Room, and Santa will be available for photos as well. Plan your visit to allow you time for lunch in our Christmas Cafe and enjoy the homemade luncheon items that will be available. It’s the start of the holiday season, so we’d love you to start your activities and events, and shopping, with us!
Pumpkin Patch
Our church once again hosted a mini-Pumpkin Patch for the kindergarten and first grade classes at the Barkhamsted School. Each year we welcome the students as they walk across the playground for their visit. Once they arrive the children will enjoy several stories told by Miss Pat, and perhaps a song or game all related to pumpkins or harvest time. A healthy snack of pumpkin muffins, crackers and cheese, and apple juice is served. The muffins are a particular favorite. When it is time for the children to return to their classrooms they are allowed to pick a pumpkin from our patch to take home with them. We always enjoy these visits and know that the children have a good time too.
First Fall Bean Hole Bean Supper Coming Up
Looking for a reasonable meal for the whole family in a friendly atmosphere? The next Bean Hole Bean Supper at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church is this Saturday, September 22nd.
The famous Bean Hole Bean Suppers continue to be a long standing tradition at PVUMC. Started over 60 years ago, the suppers occur three times each year with one in the spring and two in the fall. Each supper offers three seating times, at 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm, and 7:00 pm.
The meals are served ‘family style’ in the Fellowship Hall and Sunday School classrooms. The menu includes:
New England style baked beans served hot from the bean pot
Sliced deli honey-baked ham
Homemade cole slaw and potato salad
Fresh dinner rolls
“Dessert of the Day” homemade desserts. Each supper offers a different seasonal dessert selection; diabetic selections are also available.
Coffee/Tea/Lemonade
Homemade cole slaw and potato salad
Fresh dinner rolls
“Dessert of the Day” homemade desserts. Each supper offers a different seasonal dessert selection; diabetic selections are also available.
Coffee/Tea/Lemonade
Reservations are recommended as the seatings fill up pretty quickly. If you would like to join them for a meal, please call 860-379-9398.
Rally Day Thank You to all the Teaching Staff
On Rally Day, Sunday, September 9th, Pastor Trudy welcomed and thanked on behalf of the entire congregation those people who so generously give of their time and talents to assist with the Christian education of our members. These people include not only the Sunday School teachers, but also the leaders of the various ministries such as the Tuesday Morning Prayer Group, Lay Speaker, various Bible Studies, etc. As the fall season brings the beginning of Sunday School and other church activities, Pastor Trudy ensured that these people realized their actions are much appreciated by us all.
Welcome Reception for Pastor Trudy and Bob
A delightful afternoon reception was held on Sunday, September 9th to officially welcome Pastor Trudy and Bob Codd to our community and our church family. We were pleased that Rev. Charles Hall from First Congregational Church of Barkhamsted, and Rev. Barbara Schaffer from First United Methodist Church of Torrington were able to join us in our celebration. It was also a pleasure to see Barkhamsted’s First Selectman, Don Stein, among the guests.
We welcome visitors and/or those seeking a new church home to come join with us in worship on Sundays at 9:30 AM. There is Sunday School available for children from age 3 through 6th grade and Nursery care is available for the littlest of our children. Communion is offered the first Sunday of each month. Coffee Hour is a special time of fellowship and is available each Sunday after the worship service. It would be a blessing to us to see you there!
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UMW Starts Another Season
Here we go again! After taking the summer months off to relax and refresh, the ladies of the United Methodist Women (UMW) at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church will enjoy their first meeting of the fall season on Wednesday, September 5th. Following our tradition, we’ll gather at 6:30 PM and enjoy a potluck supper, as we visit around the common table and catch up with everyone. Our business meeting will begin after the meal, and we’ll make the most of our time together to plan our fall activities, research ideas for future programs, finalize plans for our annual Christmas Fair, and remember in prayer those who are unable to be with us for one reason or another.
The UMW is open to all women of the church and we encourage you to come and get to know your sisters in Christ, learn about our activities and the ways in which we support many missions here at home and far away. It’s a time to start afresh with our hopes and dreams for our group, for our church as a whole, and for the world-wide fellowship of Christian women.
We hope to see lots of new faces on Wednesday!
Hey, Hey…It’s Rally Day!!
Wow! Where has the summer gone! Sunday, September 9th is Rally Day, which marks the beginning of the Sunday School year, as well as the start of the fall activities of the church. Sunday School is offered for children from pre-school to middle school age, and takes place during the normal worship service, at 9:30 AM on Sundays. Children will participate in the opening part of the worship service, and, following the Children’s Sermon, will then leave the Sanctuary to go to their respective classrooms. We have a dedicated and caring staff in our Sunday School who offer imaginative and interesting instruction in the Christian faith.
If you have any questions, or would like more information about our church school, please contact our Sunday School Superintendent, Mindy Henry, at 860-738-7737. For general questions about our church and the services, or other opportunities we offer, please call the church office, at 860-379-2157, when the office is open on Tuesdays from 11-5, and Fridays, from 2-4PM.
