Holy Week Community Worship Services

The First Christian Church, the First Presbyterian Church, and the First United Methodist Church of Pauls Valley traditionally share hosting community worship services for Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday. We started Lent with a beautiful and meaningful Ash Wednesday service atthe First United Methodist Church. Trinity Baptist also has a variety of activities on Good Friday.

See below for Maundy Thursday and Good Friday details.

• Maundy Thursday: Thursday, April 17, 2025.
  Maundy Thursday is the night Jesus ate his last supper with his disciples. "Maundy" comes from the word Mandate, when Jesus gave us the mandate to "Love one another as I have loved you." This year, the First Presbyterian Church will host a meditative communion service with music from the Taize Community in France. This service is at 6:00pm. For more information check out the First Presbyterian Church blog post about it.
• Good Friday: Friday, April 18, 2025.
  • Trinity Baptist is planning to have their church open for prayer from noon to 3:00pm.
  • Our lives are sometimes filled with shadows. Jesus’ final hours were also filled with shadows: the shadow of betrayal, the shadow of desertion, the shadow of lethargy, the shadow of violence, the shadow of denial, the shadow of cynicism, the shadow of irresponsibility, and the shadow of mockery. Please join us on Friday, April 18th, 2025 at 6:00pm at the First Christian Church as we reflect on the profound significance of Good Friday, marking Jesus Christ's crucifixion. All are welcome to come and be a part of this beautiful and meaning service.
  • We are blessed with abundant choices. Trinity Baptist will also have a Good Friday worship service that evening at 6:00pm.

We hope you will celebrate Easter Sunday, April 20 with the people of your own congregation. If you don't have one, we are sure that any of the Ministerial Alliance churches would be happy to welcome you.

Good Friday at Trinity Baptist

Good Friday is Friday, April 18. Trinity Baptist is planning to have their church open for prayer from noon to 3:00pm. They will also have a Good Friday worship service that evening at 6:00pm.

Regular Community Feed at Ekklesia

Every fourth Saturday at 5:00pm, the Ekkesia Church hosts a community meal. All are welcome to come and break bread together, the church also takes meals to shut-ins. We hope to see you there.

Men's Breakfast opportunities

There are a variety of opportunities for men's breakfasts around Pauls Valley and a few are at our Ministerial Alliance churches.

• On second Saturdays at 8:00am, there is a Men's Breakfast at the Ekklesia Church.
• On third Satudays at 8:00am, there is a Men's Breakfast at the Church of the Nazarene.

We hope to see you there.

Valentine’s Day Program at the First Christian Church

The public is cordially invited to join us on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. for a Valentine’s Day Program at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) located at 300 N. Ash St. in Pauls Valley.

Dick McClain and his singing group will be providing a lovely musical program that is sure to be enjoyed by all.

Please join us!

Save the dates: Ash Wednesday, Holy Week Services

Lent is a time of penitance and introspection starting on Ash Wednesday and going through Easter. The First Christian Church, the First Presbyterian Church, and the First United Methodist Church of Pauls Valley traditionally share hosting community worship services for Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday. Save the dates for these meaningful worship services around lent. All services start at 6:00pm.

• Ash Wednesday: Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Ash Wednesday starts Lent with a traditional imposition of Ashes (marking worshippers' faces or hands wit a cross drawn in ash). This year, the First United Methodist Church is hosting our community Ash Wednesday service with the theme, "Anticipation of being a good Christian."
• Maundy Thursday: Thursday, April 17, 2025. Maundy Thursday is the night Jesus ate his last supper with his disciples. "Maundy" comes from the word Mandate, when Jesus gave us the mandate to "Love one another as I have loved you." This year, the First Presbyterian Church will host a meditative communion service with music from the Taize Community in France.
• Good Friday: Friday, April 18, 2025. Good Friday is the day Christians remember Jesus' crucifixion and death. "Good" comes from a time when the word also meant "Holy." This year, the First Christian Church hosts this solemn worship service.

Mark these dates on your calendar and frame your Lenten season with these meaningful worship services in our community.

Opportunities for Worship and Service Christmas 2024

Christmas Eve Services

• Christian Life Church at 6:30 p.m.
• First Christian Church at 6:30 p.m.
• The First United Methodist Church at 7:00 p.m.
• First Presbyterian at 11:00 p.m.

Also, The Ekklesia Church will be open at 11:00am on Christmas Day to feed those in need.

PV Seventh Day Adventists Invite You to Concert in Ardmore

Bailley Schmidt, of the Pauls Valley Seventh-day Adventist Church invites people to see the Fountainview Academy Orchestra and Singers in concert at the Goddard Center in Ardmore. The concert is Tuesday, December 17 at 6:30 pm. Admission is Free!

Advent Harp and Flute Concert at First Presbyterian Church

The Session and congregation of the First Presbyterian Church of Pauls Valley invite you to a free concert this Sunday, December 15 at 4:00pm! The concert will feature harpist Chelsea Bushong from Oklahoma City and flutist Noah Pool. Chelsea is the principal harpist for the Painted Sky Opera in Oklahoma City. Noah is the Adjunct Instructor of Flute at the Greenwood School of Music at Oklahoma State University. The duet will perform Christmas favorites including "It Came upon a Midnight Clear," "O Holy Night," and "Ave Maria," as well as works for flute and harp by Motzart and Ralph Vaughan Williams. Admission is free; just show up for good music.

Ekklesia Open for Freezing Weather

According to Accuweather, temperatures are supposed to dip below freezing on Thanksgiving night. In response, the Ekklesia Church is opening its doors and providing cots and blankets to keep warm in their facility. The building will stay open after the noon Thanksgiving meal. Doors will lock by 8:00pm, so if you plan to sleep overnight be sure to get there before 8:00.

We will watch the weather and may be open Friday night as well.

Thanksgiving Meal at Ekklesia

The Ekklesia Church invites the community to a Thanksgiving meal at noon on Thanksgiving Day, this Thursday, November 28. All are welcome, the food is free, and the fellowship is priceless.

Here's a link to a map so you know how to find your way.

Disciple Bible Study at First Presbyterian Church

The First Presbyterian Church of Pauls Valley is starting a 34 week (think two school semesters) comprehensive survey of the Bible. The curriculum is the Disiple Bible Study published by Abingdon Press.

This is a high commitment class. Personal study time is expected, and the weekly group meetings are 2 1/2 hours. To register, go to the First Presbyterian Church's website, find the "News and Info" blog entry about the class, and follow the link to a registration form. The deadline for sign-up is September 3rd.

Southern SONlight in Concert

Our friends at the First Church of God are hosting a concert by the Gospel music group "Southern SONlight." The concert is Sunday, August 18 at 6:00PM at the First Church of God (map). A love offering will be collected to benefit The Gospel Station Network, The World Mission Team, and The Great Passion Play.

CLICK HERE to see their Facebook Event page with more information.

Beaty Baptist hosting God & Country Fireworks in Elmore City

Beaty Baptist Church is hosting and coordinating support from other Ministerial Alliance and area churches to present the 2024 God and Country Fireworks Even at the Elmore City Lake on June 30 from 7:00 - 10:30. Check out the facebook event page for more information. Contact Glenn Alley at Beaty Baptist to support or participate in this event.

FUMC High School Senior Breakfast

The Pauls Valley First United Methodist Church is having its annual High School Senior Breakfast for all high school graduates May 17 at 8:00 a.m. in the church’s fellowship hall.

Volunteers are needed at 6:00 a.m. to help prepare the meal. Volunteers are also needed to help serve our students.

If you are interested, we hope to see you Friday morning at 401 N Willow Street to make this a great day for our seniors.

For more information, please call the church at 405-238-3354- Monday through Thursday from 8-1:00 p.m.

Ekklesia 4th Saturday Community Dinners

Every fourth Saturday the Ekklesia Church hosts a community dinner at their church from 5:00 to 7:00. This is a meal for the community; all are welcome.

Charles Stanley 30 Life Principles at Ekklesia

The people at the prayer and Bible study meetingz at the Ekklesia Church are ecurrently reading through the book 30 Life Principles: A Guide for Growing in Knowledge and Understanding of God. They meet at the church on Mondays and Thursdays at 5:00.

FBC Men's Breakfast

The First Baptist Church of Pauls Valley would like to invite you to a ben's breakfast on Saturday, April 20, at 8:00AM. If you haven't met the new pastor, Keith Weldon, yet this is a great opportunity.

Cherish Marriage Enrichment Conference at FCOG

The First Church of God is hosting a marriage enrichment conference for the community Friday, April 12th and Saturday, April 13th. This "Cherish Marriage Enrichment Conference" is based on the book by Gary Thomas. The cost is $20 per couple. Meals and childcare will be provided, but you must register ahead of time so we have counts for food and kids. Register ahead of time here.

Friday, April 12th
5:30pm-6:30pm: Registration and Meal
6:30-8:30: Sessions 1 & 2

Saturday, April 13th
9:30am-11:30am: Sessions 3 & 4
12:00pm-1:00pm: Lunch
1:00pm- 3:00pm: Sessions 5 & 6

See the flyer, below

Messiah's Mansion at PVSAC

The Pauls Valley Seventh Day Adventist Church is sponsoring a life-sized model of the Old Testament tabernacle put on by Messiah's Mansion. Tours are every 30 minutes from 1:00pm to 6:00pm dialy, March 23-31, 2024. For details and to book a tour visist this page.