Pleasantdale United Methodist Church

03/02/2026

Pleasantdale, remember to set your timepieces ahead on Saturday night, March 7, so you won't be late to church Sunday morning!

02/23/2026

Remembering some Christmas 2025 fun with Denise, Pastor Steve and Andrea!!

02/15/2026

Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18, marks the beginning of Lent, the 40-day period of fasting, (minus Sundays), prayer and repentance before Easter.
It is a solemn day to focus on simplicity, our mortality and spiritual renewal, a day when ashes are applied to the forehead as a symbol of grief for sins and as a reminder that the Bible tells us, "Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return."

02/15/2026

The Pleasantdale Church family sends condolences and prayers to member Julia Lee and family on the passing of her brother, Richard Beymer.

Richard Allen Beymer, age 75, of Montpelier, IN, passed away at 320 AM on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Twin City Healthcare in Gas City, IN. He was born on Friday, September 29, 1950, in Hartford City, IN. to the late Charles L. and Beulah Randolph Beymer. Richard was a

01/26/2026

Pleasantdale is mourning the passing of Merlie Ann Thinnes who was raised in our little country church and was a wonderful community member. Condolences, blessings and prayers for peace go with her family and friends from the church family at Pleasantdale...

Merlie A. Thinnes, age 79, of Huntington, IN, passed away at 951 AM surrounded by her family on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born on Friday, September 6, 1946, in Blackford County, IN. She married Thomas W. Thinnes on Friday, January 15,

01/10/2026

AREA SINGSPIRATION 2026

Pleasantdale! Singspirations this year will be held on May 3 at Oak Chapel and on November 1 at Farrville. Both begin at 6:30 p.m. Please put these dates on your calendars.
Each church is to provide a special at each Singspiration, and the host church is asked to furnish light refreshments.
The program will be chaired by a lay person from the congregation and will feature singing from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., followed by fellowship from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Always a wonderful event!
Participating churches besides Oak Chapel and Farrville include:
Bethel Center
Independence
Pleasantdale
Everyone is welcome! More details to come...

11/15/2025

Pleasantdale's Christmas party will be held on Sunday, Dec. 7 after our church service! Food, fun games and a gift exchange. Please bring a $20 gift for either a man or woman and mark the gift!

10/28/2025

Pleasantdale, please remember to bring your filled Operation Christmas Child boxes to church the week of Nov. 14. Label the box with boy or girl and the age range. And thanks!

Operation Christmas Child Operation Christmas Child delivers gift-filled shoeboxes to children in need around the world together with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

10/28/2025

Pleasantdale held a pumpkin decorating contest and piefest after church Sunday, Oct. 26.
The committee, some nieces and nephews and other church members furnished not only assorted pies and ice cream, but pulled pork sandwiches, sides, drinks, and creative table decorations! It was a wonderful time of friendship, fellowship and visiting.
We also marked Pastor Appreciation Month with Pastor Steve and Andrea to celebrate all they do for us and with us!

09/30/2025

Pleasantdale is trying out a new feature for the fourth Sunday of the month called "Community Spotlight".

We will be attempting to connect more with our community partners who share our mission to improve life in various ways, alternating serious subjects with inviting some area gospel music groups to inspire and entertain the congregation and visitors.

On Sept. 28, the first community partner who spoke to us was Linda Wilk, executive director of Hands of Hope, a division of Radiant Health, Marion and Hartford City.

Hands of Hope provides 24-hour, 7-day-a-week assistance and options in person or by phone to those suffering from domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking in Grant, Wabash and now Blackford County, as well as distributing educational literature about these often hidden problems that affect all of us in one way or another.

Linda, a Nebraska native and Lutheran who was a crime news reporter for the Marion Chronicle Tribune for several years, said she decided she wanted to try to make a difference for the victims, not just report about them, getting involved with advocacy.

Anyone in Blackford County can call Hands of Hope on the 24-hour helpline at 765-664-0701 for immediate assistance by phone or by an advocate in person, Linda said, adding that the Radiant Health office in the former Blackford County Hospital is looking for a program coordinator.

For more information about Hands of Hope, see getradiant.org/hands-of-hope/

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, with the theme “With Survivors, Always,” and Oct. 12 is recognized as Domestic Violence Survivor's Day.

Linda Wilk

09/30/2025

The Pleasantdale Church family had a wonderful time together at the Ouabache State Park, where we held an outdoor worship service, cookout and games. More than 20 of the congregation and friends were present for this annual event. Thanks to all who helped plan and execute a fun afternoon on a beautiful day in the woods.
If you weren't there, we missed you!