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The Trumpet Issue 13, Year 2009 Spirit's Call In Concert 6:30 pm, March 29 This is a love offering concert. Spirit's Call is a Southern Contemporary Gospel group comprised of 6 men from Irmo, South Carolina. It was formed when God brough together friends and choir members from Gateway Baptist Church in March of 2005. Our mission is to glorify God through musical concerts while spreading the good news of salvation in Jesus Christ. Church Family Greer Memorial Bud Hendrix, Eulalia Hendrix Jimmy Edwards, surgery Thursday', St Francis Gene Wood at Piedmont Living for rehab. Sympathy to Donnie and Jean Loftis . in death of nephew Venson Arms Shut in of the Week Helen Burnett, Autumn Care of Saluda, 501 Esseola Dr RM D11. Saluda NC 28773 Intercessory Prayer Ministry Coordinator Wayne Elders, 906.3148 Blood Drive April 1, 2009 4:00-8:00 Sign up Sunday Nursery/Preschool and Ministry Leaders for March 29 10:15 am Tina Anderson, Theresa Childs, Susan Davidson, Nancy Phillips, Quay and Erica Scott 6:15 pm Tina Anderson, Lounell Rodd Wednesday Tina Anderson, Teresa Brown Children's Church Wanda Smith and Jennifer Donald Greeters Danny Stepp, Roger Smith Recording Tech Doug Barnette Sound System Chad Singleton To Top
Announcements Church Directory Information Contact has finally been made with a company that has our pictures and directory information. If you have ordered pictures and not received them, please contact Jennifer Donald. My Favorite Bible Verse "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer"" Romans 12:12 (NIV) Anna Anderson Calla Lilies for Easter $12.00 Please put money only in envelopes provided with request - of in memory or in honor of. Call Donna Morris 304.1703) if you need more details. Thank You I want to thank everyone that contributed to this year's Outdoorsman's Banquet. We had many that prayed for the event, others that helped setup, decorate, and serve food; and others that donated desserts and prizes. The music by Grassfire was excellent, and our very own Youth Praise Band did an outstanding job. Rev. David Sharpton also delivered a very powerful message from God. Thanks again and we give God all the glory. Rick McKinney Members in the Military Remember to pray daily for our members and family members who serve in the military. * Denote relatives of PGBC members. Stephen Graham . William Mullinax, Jimmy Ronk John Gootee, Ernest McHugh family Kevin Henderson, Jimmy and Judy Edwards son in law Richard Hendrick Reece, Dora Lou Reece family Jeremy Batson, William Batson, nephews of Tina Anderson Daniel Francisco, Carolyn Meek's grandson Stephen Murphy, Robert and Norma Lyda's son in law (Please give Imogene a 5x7 photo in uniform of your loved one to be used on military bulletin board.) Please send card to Stephen stationed in Iraq Staff Sgt. Graham Stephen ACO 1-505 PIR3BCT 82nd HBNDIV APO AEO9361-2501 Military Mail is considered domestic mail so cards and letters are mailed for $.42. To Top
Staff Blogs A Word from the Pastor Conflicts are a reality of the human experience. A hundred years after the end of their legendary feud, the Hatfields and the McCoys recently got together for their first reunion-and they will be leaving the shotguns behind. "We are going to be on our best behavior," said reunion chairman Bo McCoy, a Waycross, Ga., minister whose ancestors took part in the 19th century shooting war between the two families that left 12 people dead and cemented the image of Appalachia as a place full of hillbillies with guns. Two thousand descendants are expected to attend, as well as thousands of others, including the governors of Kentucky and West Virginia. The only confrontation this time will come during a tug-of-war and a softball game between the families. If the Hatfields and McCoys can solve their problems-surely the church can do even better. Our unity and the impact of the church depends upon it. Love, Danny Don's Dabblings Don's Dabblings Our reaching "R" team ministered effectively writing 18 cards and notes, making 7 telephone calls, praying for 30 individuals, and making 8 personal visits. Again, many thanks to those who are faithful to our CARE ministry. We have the registration cards for those who attended our Outdoorsman Banquet and we will be following up those prospects. We will need additional help to make the necessary visits. It is increasingly obvious that people judge Christianity by what they see in Christians. Jesus said: "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your father which is in heaven." (Matt. 5:16). Then why is it that we as Christians often seem to be carrying baskets around with us to cover up the light that Jesus says should shine forth from our lives? Some possible answers could be worry, fear, indifference or laziness. Commenting on the light, it is not for us to ignite the flame or supply the oil. Our duty is to guard against anything that may obstruct the outshining of the light. Our job is to release the light and reflect the Lord Jesus Christ. Our Shut–in for the week beginning Sunday, March 29 is Helen Burnett, Autumn Care of Saluda, 501 Esseola Drive, Saluda, NC 29773 Love in Christ, Don Kelley Ballard's Ballads We need all choir member, narrators, soundmen and video persons at Wednesday Choir Rehearsal on April 1st at 8:00-9:30 pm. This is our final rehearsal before our cantata on April 5th at 6:30 pm Friend Day is upon us and we will begin promoting it over the next 5 weeks with April 5th being our kick-off day. We are providing lessons in your classroom for Sunday, April 12-May 5th. These are for you to use as you choose to talk about Friends. Donel is providing a summary of these lessons. If you only want to use them for 10 minutes each Sunday, along with your main lesson, it will be fine. The lessons will be given out this Sunday in your classroom, for you to begin preparation. May 3rd will be FRIEND DAY. Kids at the Grove are practicing at 5:30 pm each Sunday and under the direction of Anna Anderson along with her helpers Jennifer Chisam, Chris Godfrey, and Amber Long. Chris will be working with puppets for the kids to use as they perform. The puppets will practice on the 1st and 3rd Sundays. There will be some exceptions as this is the 5th Sunday, March 29th. Bring the Kids to a fun-filled, worshipful time each Sunday at 5:30 pm. Friend Day May 3, 2009 Invite someone! Serving for Jesus, Gary Michael's Youth and Children News We had a great time at Gatti Town last Saturday. I think that both the children and adults really enjoyed themselves, I know I did. Thanks to all the parents that went with us and helped out. Stay tune for more new and exciting things happening with our children's ministry. Important Dates and Upcoming Events This Saturday March 28: Youth Community Service Project. The youth will be working in the yards of some senior adults from our church. Please meet at the church around 10:00 am. Afterward, we will grab a bit to eat, so don't forget to bring some money. Remember this activity is mandatory if you're going on the mission trip. April 10th : Christian Music Weekend at Six Flags in Atlanta Georgia. Cost will be $25 per student. Please remember to bring money for food. We will be leaving the church at 8:00 am. We had to postpone our "Rice Run" this week due to the business meeting this past Wednesday. We will be going on the Rice Run next Wednesday April 1st. June: Youth Yard Sale- Please remember us as you are doing your spring cleaning. This is to raise money for our summer mission trip. Please see me or Amber if you have any donations. In His Service, Michael To Top
The Week Ahead The Church in Ministry Saturday, March 28 6:30 pm Men's in Home Prayer Meeting at Donnie Loftis, Cook out, all men invited Sunday, March 29 9:00 am Prayer Time and Choir Rehearsal 9:30 am Sunday School 10:15 am Deacon's Prayer Time 10:30 am Worship Service Baptism 5:15 pm "Know God By Name" Group 5:30 pm Youth Ministry Mini Grove Tones (PS Choir) Kids at the Grove Children's Choir 6:15 pm Deacons Praying 6:30 pm Spirit's Call Tuesday, March 31 6:30 pm Men's Fraternity No Care Groups 8:00 pm Youth Band Rehearsal Wednesday, April 1 4:00-8:00 BLOOD DRIVE 6:30 pm AWANA 7:00 pm Prayer Meeting Youth Ministry 7:30 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal To Top
Birthdays - God Bless You April Birthdays 2. Charles Bogan 3. Monkey Leonard 8. Marion Bishop 9. Patty Moroz 10. Marsha Johnson 11. Travis Stepp 12. Jo Powell. 14. Kenneth Roberts, Charles Hamby, Martha McHugh 15. Ashley Donald 16. Lois Vaughn 17. Tim Childs, Anna Anderson 18. Chris Mabry, Donna Morris, Erica Scott, Gregg Garrett 21. Connor Campbell 22. Donnie Loftis 23. Helen Burnett, Jenny Fillers 24. Margaret Lynn 26. Jack Hollifield 27. Robert Rodd, Kristina Miller, Ava Scott 28. Sandy Ballard 29. Tammy Powell, Eric Hubbard 30. Evelyn Hewitt, Robert Gibson To Top
Blessings Blessings, March 22, 2009 Sunday School Attendance 195 Worship Attendance 197 Designated Offerings Cemetery Perp Care 10.00 Outdoorsman Banquet 470.00 Children's Ministry 80.00 Youth Fund 200.00 Easter Flowers 120.00 Total Designated 880.00 Budget 7,063.00 Total Offering 7,943.00 Weekly Budget Requirement $8,703.28 Weekly Under)/Over Budget 7,063.00 ($1,640.00) Required Budget year to date $98,916.00 Year to date Budget $89,576.00 Under budget year to date ($9,340.00) To Top