This document contains announcements for Penn Valley Church. It includes information about Easter lilies being available, an Africa relief response plan, an upcoming sermon series, a Wheaton College trip, Three-Fold Communion services, a spring auction that raised $19,000, recycling fundraisers, a national day of prayer, a community recycling day, opportunities to volunteer including with the hospitality committee and nursery, an Amazing Race event for youth, signups for the upcoming Community Fair, sponsor sheets for the fair, ordering volunteer t-shirts, a new fellowship time, opportunities to join the tech crew and women's prayer projects. Hashtags are provided for live tweeting the sermon series.
Sermon Slide Deck: "The Resurrection of the Son of God" (Romans 1:1-4)New City Church
The historical fact of the resurrection of the Son of God is the “good-est news” the world could ever hope to hear.
This message was given on April 20, 2014 at New City Church in Calgary by Pastor John Ferguson. For more info visit: www.newcitychurch.ca
Sermon Slide Deck: "The Resurrection of the Son of God" (Romans 1:1-4)New City Church
The historical fact of the resurrection of the Son of God is the “good-est news” the world could ever hope to hear.
This message was given on April 20, 2014 at New City Church in Calgary by Pastor John Ferguson. For more info visit: www.newcitychurch.ca
Events in Multimedia - Theory, Model, ApplicationAnsgar Scherp
Talk by Ansgar Scherp.
Title: Events in Multimedia - Theory, Model, Application
Event: Workshop on Event-based Media Integration and Processing, ACM Multimedia, 2013
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
We will learn what Anime is and see what a Christian should consider before watching anime movies? We will also learn a little bit of Shintoism religion and hentai (the craze of internet pornography today).
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
Discover various methods for clearing negative entities from your space and spirit, including energy clearing techniques, spiritual rituals, and professional assistance. Gain practical knowledge on how to implement these techniques to restore peace and harmony. For more information visit here: https://www.reikihealingdistance.com/negative-entity-removal/
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
Our monthly newsletter is available to read online. We hope you will join us each Sunday in person for our worship service. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube and social media.
Why is this So? ~ Do Seek to KNOW (English & Chinese).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma teaching of Kamma-Vipaka (Intentional Actions-Ripening Effects).
A Presentation for developing morality, concentration and wisdom and to spur us to practice the Dhamma diligently.
The texts are in English and Chinese.
2 Peter 3: Because some scriptures are hard to understand and some will force them to say things God never intended, Peter warns us to take care.
https://youtu.be/nV4kGHFsEHw
5. Africa Relief Response Plan
Purpose is to provide food and gardening tools for a
family in the C.A.R. Objective is to provide 1 million
pounds of food at $50 per sack. Project Duration
will be January – September 2014. Visit
www.encompassworldpartners.org for more info.
8. July 22-27, 2014
Wheaton College
CHICAGO
INFO:
pennvalleychurch.org
or brochure kiosk
Transportation
balance due: 7/1
9. RSVP by 4/20 via Registrations at pennvalleychurch.org
Saturday, April 26th – 9AM to 12 Noon
Cost: $15/couple; $10/person.
Includes continental breakfast and
lunch to go.
Childcare is provided.
11. Three-Fold Communion
TELFORD
Sunday, April 27th
during morning worship.
Parents are who feel your
children are ready may
participate. There will be NO
NUTS but we will provide
Nursery and Children’s Church.
Love Feast provided.
13. Three-Fold Communion
BUX-MONT
Sunday, April 27th
during morning worship.
Parents are who feel your
children are ready may
participate. We will provide
Nursery and Children’s Church.
Please bring a bag lunch
for the Love Feast.
14. SPRING AUCTION
The results are in!
$19,000 was raised
during the
2014 Spring Auction!
Many thanks to all who
participated!
15. Giant A+ Rewards Program
Support GCS by using your
Giant A+ Reward Card. Visit
www.giantfoodstores.com/
aplus/ - you just need your
store card and our school
number: 03582
It’s that easy!
Fundraiser
16. GCS Paper Retriever
Support Grace
Christian School with
your recycling! The
Retriever is located at
the far corner of the
parking lot of the
Telford Campus.
17. National Day of Prayer
Thursday, May 1 @ 7PM at Immanuel Leidy’s Church
See flyer in church mailboxes for more information.
20. Do you have the gift of service? We serve
throughout the year for various functions.
Help us be the hands and feet of Christ at a
time when our church family needs you.
Contact Kim Walton at 215-801-0975 if you
would like to be added to our call list.
Hospitality Committee
Opportunity
21. The Telford Campus Nursery is where the
gather. If you’d like to help in the Nursery,
contact coordinators Stephanie Shaw
(215-256-8316/267-254-8134) or
Deb Zender (215-256-6824/267-342-1671).
22. July 17 – 21 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel,
Washington, D.C. Register at www.fellowshift.org
23. See bulletin and flyer in foyer mailboxes for more
information on how to receive the discount and for
registration information.
24.
25. Online Church Directory
Would you like to…
…have your family added to the directory?
…change your address or phone number?
…have an updated family picture taken?
Contact the church office or e-mail us at
directory@pennvalleychurch.org
Get the Instant Church Directory smartphone app or download the PDF from the website.
26.
27. Tuesdays at 10AM in the Telford Campus Coffee House
We invite ALL women – young or not as young, with kids of all
ages or no kids, to come join us for study & fellowship.
We’re studying Gabe Lyons
The Next Christians
Childcare & refreshments provided.
See Judi Orme for details: 215-721-1459|pedal.pusher7@gmail.com
28. Babysitters Needed!
Babysitters are needed for the ADORN Women’s Bible Study
on Tuesday mornings at 10AM. If you would be willing to
help – even once a month – your help would be greatly
appreciated! Please contact Judi Orme.
31. Volunteer sign-ups
are now open!
Visit the
Community Fair page
at
pennvalleychurch.org
or pick up a sign-up
sheet
at the Welcome Center.
32. Sponsor sheets
are now available
at the Welcome Ctr
or pennvalleychurch.org
Help us recruit business
sponsors as we raise funds
to support the Keystone
Opportunity Center,
Telford Fire Company
& Indian Valley Public Library.
We are also adding FIREWORKS Saturday, 6/14!
33. Volunteer T-Shirts
If you need a new shirt for
this year, please sign up at
the Welcome Center or via
the Community Fair page at
www.pennvalleychurch.org
by April 28th to ensure we
order your size. You can
use last year’s shirt again
since the design will
be the same.
35. •Do you enjoy using
computers?
•Have you used
Power Point for
School or work
Presentations?
•Do you have a desire to
help lead people into
worship using technology?
•Are you searching for an
area that you can serve?
Penn Valley Tech Crew
Using Technology to help edify
and establish the Church
See Dean Stoneback
with any questions!
36. Telford Campus Women’s Prayer Project
Each Sunday, the women of the Telford
Campus gather for a few minutes after the
morning worship service to pray for the
requests left in the prayer box at the
Welcome Center. Please add your
requests and join us to pray.
37. YOUTH
Please remember to keep
the ministry of GO2 in your prayers:
- Pray for the Circles of Grace project, that
many would commit to pray for the U.S.
- Pray for the Grounds4Good venture.
- Pray as the new Training feature takes off.
-Pray for the staff – Pastor Tim, Jim, Michelle,
Arnold, Kenn, Dru, Scott, Steve, Michel &
Mike.
Thank you!
38. Join our faithful
prayer warriors
for a time
of intercessory prayer.
Meet in the Telford
Campus Coffee House.
Intercessory
Prayer
9AM
every 1st & 3rd
Wednesday
40. Sermon Series Hashtags
Tweet your thoughts & key points
using the designated hashtag.
Telford & Bux-Mont: #PVCHope
Quakertown: #PVC4G
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