Opportunities to develop your affection for Jesus. Meet the needs of everyday living. Make new Christian friends.

You are invited to attend one of these activates and be blessed!

April, 2012 schedule: Meeting Life's Challenges
SACRED MARRIAGE WORKSHOP - What if God designed marriage to make us holy more than make us happy? A six week DVD series by Gary Thomas. When: Tuesday Nights, 7-8:30 p.m., April 10, 17, 24 and May 1, 8, 15. Register at 503-658-2248. $20 per couple (for participant guide and book). Where: Pleasant Valley SDA Church.

Exploring the Bible

BIBLE WORKSHOP - When: Wednesdays. Time: 7:00 p.m. Where: Explorer Room, PVC SDA church. Pastor George Gainer, leader. DANIEL AND REVELATION - An in depth DVD study with Dr. Walter Veith. When: Thursdays. Time: 7:00 p.m. Where: Gresham. Call for location - 503-328-8869.

Especially for Kids and Young Adults

SABBATH BLESSINGS ACTIVITY for April 14 will be different than the last one. Drivers will be needed to deliver a "Royal Basket" to PVC shut-ins. Be a blessing to someone on April 14 and pick one to deliver in your area. The baskets will be ready for delivery after first and second services and maps will be provided. Where: Pleasant Valley Church.

Special Events
FOLLOW THE LAMB April 6, 7 p.m. and April 8, 8 a.m. Follow the Lamb is a one-hour dramatization and musical event focusing on events of the crucifixion and resurrection weekend. Admission is free but seating is limited. The Holden Convention Center, located on the Gladstone Park Conference Center grounds at 19800 Oatfield Rd., Gladstone, Ore. DINNER/VESPERS/ SILENT AUCTION: The Pathfinders invite you to join them for dinner on the house" on April 14, at 6:30 p.m. Vespers will begin at 7:30 p.m., followed by a Silent Auction from 8-8:30 p.m. Pies by Ernie Reid and other baked goods will be auctioned. All proceeds will be donated to the PVCs Worthy Student Fund. Donations welcomed! This newsletter is sent to you monthly as a service of your Pleasant Valley Church Friendship Team. We are here to assist you in times of need, or rejoice with you when you are smiling. Call or e-mail us anytime: Tom and Pauline Mostert, 503-328-8869 or mostert@comcast.net. Florin and Rodica Pirv, 503-347-7600. Julie Nakamura, 503-669-8991.Your Friendship Team #4 leaders. If you wish to receive this update by e-mail, send your address to mostert@comcast.net, or call 503-328-8869.

Please join us for worship at Pleasant Valley Church

George Gainer, senior pastor. Steve Madsen and Charles Bivens, associate pastors.