PALM VIEW CHRISTIAN (1985-2010)

Palm View Merger

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Marvin J. Miller, M.Div) — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 22:48:00 +0000

Dear Palm View Christian School family:

As many of you know, we had attempted to keep the school going by merging with another local Christian school. While that did not happen, it has paved the way for other merger talks.

Life Church, under the leadership of my friend, Don Sanderson, has been asked by our denomination officials to consider merging his congregation onto the Palm View property and becoming the new lead pastor. For those that may remember, Don's youth pastor was our featured graduation speaker 2 years ago. Don has been a chaplain with the Whittier PD since he moved out here from Ohio five years ago. He serves as a sectional presybter and coaches churches through transitions. I see him at community events on a regular basis. Pastor Don Sanderson's capable leadership is what is needed in our church in this season.

For all those that consider Palm View as your first or second home because of the successful 25 year history of our school, I can assure you that Pastor Don and his team will also make you feel welcome.

The church has set aside Sunday, June 27th as the date of the vote affirming a merge. I would ask that all families keep the church in prayer during this time. For those that would like to attend special prayer meetings, please come to the sanctuary on the next two Monday nights.

As that Sunday, June 27th, will be our last day at Palm View as we head to Wichita, KS, we are excited as to the future possibilities that still lay ahead in Whittier.

Sincerely,

Rev. Marvin J. Miller, M.Div
Associate Pastor for Christian Education, Palm View Assembly of God.
Principal, Palm View Christian Schools (PK-8)

The text of the proposed resolution is below.

WHEREAS, the leaders of Palm View Assembly of God, located at 7106 Sorensen Avenue, Whittier, California, and the leaders of Life Church, Whittier, located at 16431 Leffingwell Rd, Whittier, California have entered into discussions regarding a possible merger of the two churches, and,

WHEREAS, these leaders have been in much prayer for the guidance of the Holy Spirit in this possible merger, and,

WHEREAS, the leaders of both congregations have agreed to recommend the merger of the two congregations, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED, that the membership of both churches be combined into one membership roster, and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the name of the newly merged church be Palm View Assembly of God, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the newly merged church will operate under the current Corporation for Palm View Assembly of God, and the Current Constitution and Bylaws of Palm View Assembly of God, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the current church boards be combined into a single church board (11 total), and that the newly merged church board be authorized to elect its own corporate officers and determine a schedule of rotation for board member elections, and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the merger shall become effective immediately upon receiving an affirmative vote of 2/3rds of all members present and voting by both congregations, at a special meeting of each church called for the purpose of voting upon the merger, and after receiving an affirmative vote of the Executive Presbytery of the Southern California District of the Assemblies of God, and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the corporate officers of the newly merged congregation be authorized to file the necessary documents related to the merger with the Secretary of State for the State of California.

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8th Grade Fun Day

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Marvin J. Miller, M.Div) — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 22:14:00 +0000

Wednesday, June 9th is a fun day for the 8th graders. They can wear free dress and must come prepared for graduation rehearsal.

After rehearsal is over, they are all invited to Mrs. Perez' house for tacquitos and games. They will be returned to school by 3 PM. All 8th graders must bring in a written authorization for this activity.

Final Days of School...

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Marvin J. Miller, M.Div) — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 21:56:00 +0000

Tonight! Tuesday, June 8th -- Kindergarten Graduation at 7:00 PM.

Wednesday -- NO CHAPEL / It's the final day of regular classes. Turn in Books! FREE DRESS all day!

Thursday, -- 10 AM - FINAL CHAPEL & AWARDS CEREMONY. Wear regular uniforms -- you do NOT have to wear chapel uniforms. Dismissal at 11:30 AM -- NO LUNCH / NO DAYCARE!

THIS WEEK AT PALM VIEW

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Marvin J. Miller, M.Div) — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 03:32:00 +0000

Wednesday Chapel 10 AM -- Pastor Tom speaking.

Wednesday, 12:30 - 1:30 PM -- Laura Stone with the Rio Hondo Symphony for all K-8th graders.

Friday, 1:30 PM -- Afternoon of Short Plays. All parents and students invited.

Sunday, 6 PM -- Candlewood Country Club 25th Anniversary Banquet

BLOWOUT SALE!!! PTF MERCHANDISE

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Marvin J. Miller, M.Div) — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 02:27:00 +0000

The PTF is slashing prices for all Palm View Merchandise!

Palm View Logo items are only $8 apiece! Make a memory!

The shed has been sold to the Carrenos!

The BBQ has been sold to Mr. Miller (They BBQ alot in Kansas!)

There are still items for sale... soccer nets, chairs, coolers, Christmas decorations, etc. If you would like to purchase something, please see Mr. Miller, Maria Rios, or Shelley Tremain.

LAST DAY FOR BANQUET TICKETS

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Marvin J. Miller, M.Div) — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 02:24:00 +0000

Thank you to Mr. Contreras at Candlewood Country Club for extending the deadline for this Sunday's 25th ANNIVERSARY Banquet at 6 PM.

If you want to buy a ticket, you MUST pay by tomorrow by 4 PM.

TICKETS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR!!

Costs are $20 adults (7th grade and higher), 8th graders free, K-6th are $15, and preschoolers are $5.

Get your tickets today!

Youth Music Outreach

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Marvin J. Miller, M.Div) — Sun, 30 May 2010 23:21:00 +0000

Congratulations for another successful semester of music to the following students:

Alison Echavarri

Megan Tutorow

Nicholas Garibay

Marissa Miller

The final end of the year performance at East Whittier Methodist Church on Saturday night was excellent. It was exciting to see how far our beginning band students have come and what they have to look forward to as concert wind ensemble and jazz ensembles brought down the house!

While Palm View is closing, YMO has been part of the Whittier area for over 12 years. It is the only youth music orchestra in the area. I encourage our students to remain a part of the program as long as they can.

To find out more about YMO, please visit their website at http://www.youthmusicoutreach.com/.

Final Shakeys Pizza & Palm View Fundraiser... EVER!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Marvin J. Miller, M.Div) — Sun, 30 May 2010 23:15:00 +0000

This Tuesday!

June 1st!

3 PM - 9 PM

11530 E Washington Blvd, Whittier

One final fundraiser to help pay for costs of field day end of the year events!

Need a Yearbook!

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Marvin J. Miller, M.Div) — Thu, 27 May 2010 22:03:00 +0000

Yearbooks prices have increased to $40, but are still available! Don't forget to order one for your student to remember their year at Palm View!

Families-- have you ordered your personal page? They are only $50! Create your own page and have it included in the yearbook!

This is a great way to remember an 8th grader, a Kindergarten graduate, or the first few years of preschool.

If you have questions, just contact the school office at 562-698-2564 and we will get you started!

Last Chance to Buy a Banquet Ticket!

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Marvin J. Miller, M.Div) — Thu, 27 May 2010 21:59:00 +0000

That's right! The Candlewood Country Club banquet will be held on Sunday evening, June 6th at 6 PM! Deadline to buy tickets is Friday, May 28th!

Tickets are only $20 adults, $15 children, and $5 preschoolers! This is a formal, so dress up! See you there!

Field Day Tomorrow!

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Marvin J. Miller, M.Div) — Thu, 27 May 2010 21:57:00 +0000

Don't forget! Wear Jeans and Palm View Polo shirts!

Get ready for some fun, games, bouncers, & a BBQ!

All activities will be held on the grounds of Palm View Christian School so the preschoolers can participate with us!

If you forgot to bring some food items - bring them tomorrow!

Rio Hondo & Natalie

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Marvin J. Miller, M.Div) — Tue, 25 May 2010 21:47:00 +0000

Natalie & the Rio Hondy Symphony Violin

The entire K-8th Grade enjoyed Wendy Velasco, cellist from the Rio Hondo Symphony as she demonstrated different string instruments at Palm View.

Playing a little Haydn and some Brahms, she illustrated the difference between classical and romantic music.

Having some fun with the teachers and students, she played theme songs from current movies. Even though the teachers had first chance to guess the movie, they still lost 5 to 1. Thanks Coach Jer! Otherwise we would have been blanked!

If any student still has a question regarding string instruments, please ask your parents to help you click on this link and email our guest, Wendy Velasco.

On Thursday, our adventure continues as we discover brass instruments!

Summer School!

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Marvin J. Miller, M.Div) — Mon, 24 May 2010 18:47:00 +0000

If you are in preschool or Kindergarten, our summer program might be just right for you!

Our early education center, under the leadership of Mrs. Gloria Sifuentes is still accepting applications from new students and enrollment reservations from current students for both the Fall and the Summer.

Our summer program is already becoming filled with field trips and educational enrichment activities.

REGISTER TODAY! Call the school office at 562-698-2564 for more information.

age restrictions apply. Participants must be less than 6 years old.

TESTING WEEK

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Marvin J. Miller, M.Div) — Mon, 24 May 2010 01:19:00 +0000

Parents--

This is testing week. We have devoted each morning for classes to take the SAT-10 standardized tests. The afternoons will be devoted to several special performances from Rio Hondo Symphony members and play practices for our "Afternoon of Shorts" next week.

Please make sure your student gets to bed early and eats breakfast. Pack extra snacks and water. Students who come late to school WILL NOT be admitted to the classroom once the testing session has begun.

We anticipate that most tests will be completed by Wednesday, but some classes may still test on Thursday.

On Friday, we will celebrate the end of testing with Field Day.

25th Anniversary Banquet - Candlewood Country Club

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Marvin J. Miller, M.Div) — Mon, 24 May 2010 01:11:00 +0000

This is the last week to order tickets for the banquet at Candlewood Country Club for Sunday, June 6th at 6 PM!

We want everyone to attend, from preschool to 8th grade, parents, teachers, friends, alumni, former staff members -- Anyone that has been part of the Palm View Tradition!

Tickets are $20 Adults; $15 K - 6th grade, and $5 for current preschoolers. 8th graders are FREE. Please be part of this time where we reflect, look forward, honor students, and celebrate Palm View!

Field Day Friday!

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Marvin J. Miller, M.Div) — Mon, 24 May 2010 01:06:00 +0000

ATTENTION ALL PRESCHOOLERS - 8TH GRADERS!

Field Day is this Friday! This year, it will be on our campus! Games, Bouncers, BBQ!

All activities will start around 9 AM and will end with a lunch time BBQ and early dismissal!

Every class has been assigned something to bring--

What are some alumni doing??

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Marvin J. Miller, M.Div) — Sun, 23 May 2010 22:02:00 +0000

Afte 25 years, there have been a lot of students that have graduated from Palm View! What are some of them doing?

Here's just a sample:

Jerry Perez -- recently married and the new worship pastor at Paramount Foursquare Church.

Gina Gonzales - 2010 Intern for Holy Hands Expedition - serving inner city children through summer programs.

If you are an alum -- we want to hear what you are doing! Send an email to mjmiller@palmviewchristian.org

Come join us for the 25th Anniversary Celebration at Candlewood Country Club - June 6th. Tickets are only $20.

Catch The Vison! Dance

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Marvin J. Miller, M.Div) — Sat, 22 May 2010 01:49:00 +0000

If you've enjoyed the preschoolers and younger elementary children in their dance numbers performed at the Talent Show, Christmas Concert, and the upcoming graduations, then you will want to enroll your children in the summer program!

It's not just for kids either. Enjoy ballroom dancing, or even the Old Man Miller 55+ class!

Catch the Vision Christian Performing Arts Summer Schedule

121 S. Beach Blvd. La Habra, CA 90631 (562) 697-4438

Kids Classes

3-9 year olds:

Jazz, tap, tumbling, drama, voice, and art/crafts…These are some of the great things your student will get to participate in this summer! Don't let this be another boring summer. Bring them out to experience all the arts!

When: (3-9yr old students come 2 times a week) Tues/Thurs. June 28-July 23rd Times: 9:00am.-11:00 Cost: 150.00

HIP HOP CAMP!!!!! AGES 8- 18

You asked for it again!!! You got it!!! Join us for HIP HOP SUMMER BLAST! Learn intricate hip hop choreography, create a hip hop

video, go to a fun theme park and enjoy the movies with your CTV friends!!!! Don't miss this incredible summer experience! Special performance on Aug 13th!!!

When: Aug 2nd-13th Mon- Fri. 9:00a.m.-1:00 p.m. (theme parks and movies are after 1:00)

1 Week tuition: Aug 2-6th or Aug 9-13th

Cost: 175.00 with parks/pizza 155.00 without parks/pizza Sibling discount: take off 10.00 per child

2 Weeks tuition:

Cost: 330.00 with parks/pizza 290.00 without parks/pizza Sibling discount: take off 20.00 per child

TEEN-ADULT Classes

Mom's Morning Worship Dance/Prayer Class

What a better way to start your morning?! Come on out ladies, and learn basic steps to worship songs that will help you enter His presence in a new way! No experience needed!!!!

When: June 29th- Aug 31st **NO CLASS Aug 3, 10 (8 classes total)

Tuesday mornings 10:10-11:10 TC Cost: 65.00 (what better way to invest in yourself and God's kingdom)

Stretch class:

For those of you who are serious about dancing and don't want to lose all your skill, come out in the summertime and take stretch class! You know the saying, "If you don't use it, you lose it!" Don't lose it! Come out and STREEEEEETTTTTCCCCCCCHHHHHHHH!

(and stay for a short tech class after!) See under "Summer Tech" for pricing

Summer tech

Stay and take a short tech class after stretch. This will ensure you keep moving forward in your dance technique instead of being lazy on the couch all summer! It's only a 1/2 hour class! Improve your dance technique-get a jump start on the year!

When: Aug 2 -Aug 24th (4 classes) Tuesdays: 6:00-6:45 Stretch (35.00) CWL

Tuesdays: 6:45-7:15 Tech (20.00) CWL Discount for both classes: 45.00 for the month!!!!

Ballet Class

For the novice to the intermediate level dancer. Don't sit around all summer! Come out and take class with us!

When: Aug 5th-26th (Beginning level 12 -adult) Thursdays: 5:00-6:00p.m. cost : 40.00 TC

(Intermediate level 12-adult) Thursdays 6:00-7:00p.m. cost:40.00 CWD

Salsa Class:

Dancers!!! Have you ever wanted to learn salsa? This is your opportunity! This class is for the dancer with prior dance experience

(no salsa experience necessary). It will be a fairly fast moving class that will learn basics and move onto intermediate steps.

When: July 30- Aug 27th (no class Aug 13) Fridays 5:00-6:00p.m. WR Cost: 45.00 (4 classes)

*Discount for dancers taking stretch and tech: only 25.00!!!

Ballroom Class

Here it is!! CTV's very first ballroom class. Mom's and dad's… we know you've been waiting for this one. Join us for 3 classes and a

practice dance. This will be an exciting time to connect with your better half and have a lot of fun. No experience required!!!!

When: Fridays, Aug 6,13, 20th 6:00p.m. (Practice "dance" : Friday, Aug 27th @ 7:00-9:00p.m) TC Cost: 65.00 a couple

Senior Citizen Class Ages 55+

Here's one for you!!! Slow stretch, exercise by using dance type movements. FUN! FUN! FUN! No experience necessary.

When: Wednesday mornings: 10:00-11:00 am TC July 28th- Aug 25th ** No class Aug 11th (4 classes) Senior cost: 25.00

Thank you Preschool

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Marvin J. Miller, M.Div) — Fri, 21 May 2010 03:36:00 +0000

Thank you to all the pre-schoolers for singing Happy Birthday to me and each one of you making a card! Judging from the pictures, I rank right up there with Mom & Dad, Spiderman, and Barbie!

I felt very appreciated today!

25th Anniversary Banquet!

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Marvin J. Miller, M.Div) — Thu, 20 May 2010 20:08:00 +0000

Reserve your tickets today!

The ALL SCHOOL 25th Anniverary Banquet will be held on Sunday, June 6th at 6 PM at the Candlewood Country Club in Whittier.

Tickets are only $15 (K-6), and $20(adults 7th grade and older). Garduating 8th graders from PVCS are free

We want everyone to come -- former students, alumni, parents, factulty, staff... If you have been associated with Palm View Christian School -- please come and invite a friend!

Call the office today (562-698-2564) to reserve your tickets.

Tickets are limited, non-refundable, and will not be sold after Friday, May 28th)

Fred C Nelles Update

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Marvin J. Miller, M.Div) — Thu, 20 May 2010 01:42:00 +0000

State chooses Brookfield Homes to develop Nelles site in Whittier

By Mike Sprague, Staff Writer Posted: 05/19/2010 04:21:01 PM PDT

Shown is an aerial view of the now-closed Fred C. Nelles Youth Correctional Facility. (Photo courtesy state Department of General Services)WHITTIER - The state has chosen Brookfield Homes, a national home developer locally based in Costa Mesa, to develop the 73.8-acre now-closed Fred C. Nelles Youth Correctional Facility.

Negotiations between Brookfield and the state still must be completed before a final deal would go to the state Public Works Board for approval, said Eric Lamoureux, spokesman for the state Department of General Services.

"They were the ones who had the best offer for the property," Lamoureux said.

Neither the company nor Lamoureux were willing to provide details about the offer.

The property has been vacant since 2004, when the state closed the 113-year-old prison.

The state earlier this year had selected the development team of Lewis Operating Group of Upland and Shapell Homes of Beverly Hills to develop the property, but negotiations fell apart. Officials from the state and the developers declined to talk about what happened.

Brookfield Homes once partnered with other companies and the city to develop the Nelles site. However, the deal never went through.

"We're hopeful this time that it will end in a purchase and development of the property," said Adrian Foley, president of the Southland division of Brookfield.

The final deal is expected to include a significant downpayment with the final sums coming when the city has approved a project, Foley said.

"We've very excited," Foley said. "It's in a wonderful city and location."

Foley said he expects their proposal for the site to be some kind of mixed-use development of residential, commercial and office space.

Whittier City Council members have said they favor a development alternative calling for 45 percent residential, 35 percent commercial and 20 percent other uses, such as medical offices.

Foley said he is aware of the city's expectations and expects that formula to be used as a base to develop a plan.

Jeff Collier, director of community development, said he's happy that the process is now moving forward. "We want to see the deal consummated so we can see this site put back into productivity," Collier said.

Once Brookfield and the state reach a final deal, the city will begin working with the developer on a plan for the property.

"Once we get that plan, we can kick off the environmental impact report process," Collier said.

He said it could take about a year to 18 months from when the city gets a plan until the Planning Commission would hold hearings.

Brookfield Homes is a publicly traded company with $1 billion in assets that builds about 800 homes a year nationally.

The company also builds about 350 homes annually in the Southern California area, Foley said.

"We are building in Irvine, Anaheim, Ontario, Long Beach and Santa Clarita," he said.

mike.sprague@sgvn.com

Read more: State chooses Brookfield Homes to develop Nelles site in Whittier - Whittier Daily News http://www.whittierdailynews.com/ci_15119921#ixzz0oQfd0L9I

Open House!

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Marvin J. Miller, M.Div) — Wed, 19 May 2010 23:52:00 +0000

Yes, you are all invited to tour my house! For those that have not TP'd it, forked it, egged it or other things over the years (I know who you are!), come on over. If you know someone looking for a good house, bring them along!

Open House, this Saturday, May 22nd; 1 PM to 4 PM, near California High School in Whittier

Call Old Man Miller for more information or directions -- 316-765-3145

Spirit Week!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Marvin J. Miller, M.Div) — Fri, 14 May 2010 18:36:00 +0000

Calling All Preschoolers through 8th Grade!

Wedding Bells are in the Air...

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Marvin J. Miller, M.Div) — Fri, 14 May 2010 03:28:00 +0000

Congratulations are in order to Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Fowler & Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Bakar.

In just one week, on May 21st at 2 PM, all students and parents are invited to the mock wedding of Jeremy and Melissa, produced by the 5th - 8th graders. Since the actual wedding is in July and many of us can not attend, we have decided to celebrate early. Gifts are optional!

The next day, Charlie and Aimee will be celebrating their marriage.

Both Charlie and Jeremy have been very influential in the spiritual development of our young men and women. We are proud of them and wish them the best in whatever lies ahead.

Calendar Change Alert!!

noreply@blogger.com (Pastor Marvin J. Miller, M.Div) — Fri, 14 May 2010 03:20:00 +0000

Mark your Calendars for some end of the year changes!!

The "Night of Short Skits" has been moved from Friday June 4th at 7 PM to 2 PM. All students and parents are welcome to watch the short dramatic plays that the 5th - 8th graders have been working on.

Preschool Graduation Update!

The Preschool Graduation has been moved off the Kindergarten graduation date to its own new time! The new date for the Stepping Up Ceremony will be on Friday, June 25th at 7 PM in the Sanctuary!