Category: church

• ray’s random thoughts: everyday heroes

  Ray is PCC’s Senior Pastor. Friends, The word “volunteer” is not technically a biblical term. It actually comes from the Latin voluntarius meaning “of one’s free will.” Yet, clearly the word expresses the very biblical concept of giving to others. By definition, a volunteer is someone who freely serves in a community for the benefit…

  David Swanson

  October 9, 2007

  church, parkview community

• this friday, for every PCC woman

  So it’s a bit strange to push an event that I’m not allowed to attend. But if you’re a PCC woman, then you are allowed to attend. And after talking to our Women’s Ministry Team this morning, I think you’ll be really glad if you come out this Friday evening at 6:30. The first Friday…

  David Swanson

  October 4, 2007

  church, parkview community

• for EVERY volunteer at PCC…

  And yes, there is childcare available. Seriously, you don’t want to miss this event!

  David Swanson

  October 2, 2007

  church, parkview community

• parkview’s homeless ministry

  A couple of Sundays ago, while walking through the PCC lobby, I peaked into the gym to see how things were going for the MANNA class. If you don’t know, MANNA is the Parkview ministry to those who are experiencing homelessness. I was amazed to see how many people were in the class. When I…

  David Swanson

  September 30, 2007

  church, justice, stories

• conviction and comics

  I though this comic (click for legible version) was perfect in light of Ray’s thoughts about conviction at the PCC business meeting a couple of Sundays ago. You can see more of Jon Birch’s work at The Ongoing Adventures of ASBO Jesus. Be warned, the dude likes satire. If you missed the business meeting I…

  David Swanson

  September 26, 2007

  church, random