The midweek update from the Pioneer Memorial Church No Images? Click here VOLUME 5 ISSUE 49
Ever Wonder Who Pays for Christmas?We’re way too sophisticated for that childhood myth about a rotund gentleman with a white beard and rosy cheeks picking up the tab for our Christmas bills. But boy, are those bills going up! Take the latest post-Thanksgiving holiday shopping numbers (how could we ignore them) released over the last few hours. Read more
Feast of LightsBe inspired by a program of music, Scripture readings, and drama honoring the King of Kings. Feast of Lights is an evening of bells, instrumental music, choral and congregational singing, lights, and a Nativity scene joyfully retelling the Christmas story. Friday, December 13, 7:00 PM
Angel TreeBrighten the Christmas season and bring smiles to struggling families, please stop by the Christmas Angel Tree located at the Welcome Center downstairs and at the Narthex. Choose an angel from the tree, you can either give a donation (money, gift card, food, toys, etc) or buy a gift for them. Bring your gift with the angel attached to it to PMC on or before Dec. 23 (Monday).
Seniors Christmas BanquetSenior members of the Pioneer Memorial Church are invited to a Christmas Banquet. Reservations must be made by calling the Village Church at 269.471.7795 by December 8. Please provide the name(s) who will be attending, contact number and indicate your church affiliation. Friday, December 15, 1:00 PM
Pastor José to LeaveOur Pioneer farewell for Pastor Jose and Christine will be on Sabbath, December 7, and will include a church-wide potluck dinner and program after second service. Church Family – You are invited to a planned potluck dinner. Pioneer will provide the dessert, drink, plates and eating utensils. To ensure a memorable experience for everyone, please bring the following menu items. A-G—Entrée (vegemeat or legume) for 20 and bread for 20
Soup for StudentsIt is that time once again to show love and support to our students during finals week. We are looking for people to commit to a pot of soup. We need approximately 30 pots of soup and volunteers to help serve. If you are willing to participate, please complete the form below before Thursday, December 5. Drop off your pot of soup at the church on December 10, between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Soup for Students
Pioneer Toy DriveJoin us in collecting toys for families that need some extra kindness during this holiday season. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to the church on December 14 to be collected during our Children's Celebration of Christmas.
GROW Group SurveyGROW Groups are winding down for the Fall, but we’ll be starting up again in the Spring semester and we need your help! We want to know what kinds of groups you’d like to have available here at PMC so that we can do our best to meet the needs of our community. Have an idea (or two or three?) Text IDEA to 269-281-2345 and fill out the form. It's a quick and easy way to let us know what you're looking for in a small group! Don't like texting? You can take the survey online. Thank you for your suggestions! |