TinaMar 7ThoughtsMarch Comes in Like a LionI love the imagery of the old saying that March "comes in like a lion". When I was teaching kindergarten and pre-kindergarten, this was...
Dr. JackMar 6ThoughtsLet's Build a Viennese Choir Sound and Celebrate with Sacher Tort!One of the best "church" choirs in the world is the Vienna Boy's Choir which traditionally has adults and children, originally all male...
TinaFeb 8ThoughtsSilenceWhen I first started working at the church, alone and all by myself, I was surprised at how quiet the church could be. Silence was...
Dr. JackFeb 7ThoughtsThe Alternative May Surprise YouSome people spend their entire life working in a career that they love while some work a lifetime in an area that does not inspire or...
TinaJan 4ThoughtsIt's Time to Start Over AgainWe have gone from singing "it's the most wonderful time of the year" and wishing everyone a "Merry Christmas" to singing "Should auld...
Dr. JackJan 3ThoughtsShall We Dance?From the earliest days in our churches, liturgical dance was incorporated in worship services. Regrettably, today we have lost that...
First Presbyterian Church, Pauls Valley, OKDec 26, 2023ThoughtsThanks for Supporting the YouthThank you to all who purchased a Santa at our Family Night Dinner. The Santas were donated with the purpose of supporting our youth...
Dr. JackDec 22, 2023ThoughtsTired of waiting...the Christ Child is almost here!Advent, our Christian year time of waiting for the arrival of the Christ Child, is so important! We change our paramants including choir...
First Presbyterian Church, Pauls Valley, OKDec 21, 2023ThoughtsThank You from Your StaffDear Friends, On behalf of the staff, myself, Dr. Jack, Tina and Jessica, I want to thank all of you in the congregation for your...
Dr. JackDec 18, 2023ThoughtsThe Amahl Miracleeditor's note: Dr. Jack submitted this the week after the Amahl performance. Apologies for publishing it late. Last Sunday evening, a...
TinaDec 7, 2023ThoughtsChristmas Changes UsIt's the Christmas season and we all have our favorite activities to do (such as baking, making ornaments, sending Christmas cards,...
Dr. JackDec 6, 2023ThoughtsOne Small Step for FPCPV, One Giant Leap for MusicWhen I came to First Presbyterian Church of Pauls Valley, we were beginning to come out of the Covid pandemic. The choir room needed to...