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The Trumpet
Issue 17, Year 2009
Men's In Home Prayer Meeting
Saturday, April 25, 2009
At Gil Fowler's
7:00 pm


My Favorite Bible Verse
"And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ."
Sandi Bazemore

Favorite Bible Verses.
Please give Adrianne your favorite Bible verse to be used in the Trumpet. You may call 877.6436, email, adrianne@pleasantgrovebaptist.org or leave in box in Sunday School office window.


Church Family

Chaarles Hamby, Greer Memorial
Bill Tinsley Jimmy Edwards,
Wayne Elders, David Beeks

Shut in of the Week  
Mildred Penland, 100 Belton Ave. Greer, SC 29650-1613

Intercessory Prayer Ministry Coordinator
Wayne Elders,  906.3148

58th Annual Observance National Day Of Prayer
Prayer… America's Hope
Prayer Service Noon-12:30 pm
Greer First Baptist Church
(11:00 am-2:00 pm
Church will be open for Prayer)
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Announcements
Nursery/Preschool and Ministry Leaders for
April 26
10:15 am  Tina Anderson, Patty Moroz, Kevin and Wendy Rothemel
6:15 pm  Tina Anderson, Donna Wood
Wednesday  Tina Anderson, Teresa Brown
Children's Church  Donna and Eric Wood
Greeters  Mike Cole, Harmon Wood
Recording Tech  Joe Burnett
Sound System  Chris Godfrey

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
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Staff Blogs
A Word from the Pastor
Pastor's Notes
Friendship
I Samuel 18:1 states, "The Soul of Jonathan was knit with the Soul of David and Jonathan loved him as his own soul."
This is a very strong statement, "their souls were knit." This means that between these two men there was a great bond that united them as friends. There are many ingredients that make for a strong friendship. I want to mention these.
Commitment  is the glue that bonds two into one. The two friends are determined to make the relationship last. Regardless of the pressure or pain they are determined to make the friendship last.
Acceptance is another key ingredient that helps friends become knit together. They accept each other as they are. They do not judge one another or constantly change the bar of acceptance for their friend.
Transparency plays a major part in cementing a friendship. Friends speak the truth in love to each other. They are willing to risk. They are vulnerable. They say and do things that challenge their friend and become stronger and more accountable.
Do you have a friend in your life like this. Have you one person in your life who you can be totally honest with and who can be totally honest with you? Do you have a friend who loves you without judgment toward you?
Jesus is such a friend to us! He loves us without question. He sticks closer to us than a brother. He accepts us yet challenges us to mature in our relationship to Him. He is a real friend!
May 3rd is Friend Day at PGBC. Here is your opportunity to show friendship to someone who needs a friend. In this act of kindness you can show Christ to others.
Love, Danny

Don's Dabblings
Don's Dabblings
Following a delicious home cooked meal by Mary Bennefield and Judy Fowler, our Ambassador "A" team got busy writing 21 cards and notes, making 2 phone calls, praying for 54 individuals, and making 7 personal visits.
As we continue to prepare for Friend day on May 3, pray for that friend that you have invited to come with you. Building relationships enable us to have potential guests on that day.
One of Satan's snares in our Christian life is the attitude that many adopt. What is it? It is getting accustomed to our blessings.
For many, the Bible used to be an exciting book. It was a delight, a joy to study, a blessing to read. But now for many, it is more of a grind-a habit a person would not change but not the excitement it used to be.
In the same way, we can take prayer for granted. Just think of what prayer is: fellowshipping with the God of the universe and sharing our needs with Him. But with many, prayer is a dull routine. Many have experienced significant answers to their prayers. Just last week a family told me of a prayer meeting in a hospital room that was powerful! And by the way, there was a significant improvement in the patient's condition afterwards.
How we need to keep that sense of awe and worship that God is supplying our needs day by day. Ask the Lord to give us a new appreciation for His blessings.
Our Shut–in for the week beginning Sunday, April 25 is Mildred Penland,100 Belton Ave, Greer SC  29650-1613
Love in Christ, Don 29650

Ballard's Ballads
Ballard's Ballads
Open Choir is this Sunday, April 26th.Everyone is invited to sing. Please meet in the choir room at 10:15 am. See you there. We will sing "I Feel Like Traveling On".
Sunday School Teachers and Workers meeting is this Sunday  at 11:30am-2 pm. Lunch is provided for you and your family and then we will share our final plans for Friend Day and then watch a DVD by Johnny Hunt on The Prominence of Sunday School.
Children's Grand Slam Tuesdays Sign up by June 2nd. Please see Mike or Gary to sign up and pay your $20.00 registration fee. Information is on the bulletin boards around the church.
Serving for Jesus, Gary
Michael's Youth and Children News
Youth and Children News
Youth Yard Sale
The youth will have a yard sale on Saturday, May 23rd to raise money for the summer mission trip. It will be at the church from 8 am to 1 pm.
Clean out your closets, basements, cabinets, etc. and donate to our sale. Please remember us as you do your spring cleaning. We will take any item used or new. We also will have a hot dog lunch and bake sale. Bake your favorite cake , pie or cookies.  Call me at 346-6032 or 877-6436 if you have any donations.
2nd Mission Trip Deposit
The last deposit of $50 for the mission trip is due by May 3rd. Please remember us in your prayers as we prepare for the summer mission trip.
His Servant,   Michael Long
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The Week Ahead
The Church in Ministry

Saturday, April 25
7:00 pm Men's In Home Prayer Meeting at Gil Fowler's

Sunday, April 26
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
11:30 am SS Leadership Lunch
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 Worship Service
RA's

Tuesday, April 28
8:30 am Dark Corners Tour for Senior Adults
6:30 pm Men's Fraternity
6:30 pm CARE "E Group supper
7:00 pm CARE "E" Group Outreach
8:00 pm Youth Band Rehearsal

Wednesday, April 29
6:00 pm Church Council
6:30 pm AWANA
7:00 pm Prayer Meeting
Youth Ministry
7:30 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal
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Birthdays - God Bless You

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Blessings
Blessings, April 19, 2009
Sunday School Attendance 163
Worship Attendance 143

Designated Offerings
Cemetery Perp Care   10.00
Youth Six Flags Trip 250.00
Outdoorsman Banquet 200.00
Senior Adults   20.00
Friends Day 100.00
Annie Armstrong Offering 285.00

Total Designated 865.00
Budget            6,331.00
Total Offering               7,196.00

Weekly Budget Requirements $  8,243.00
Weekly Receipts     6,331.00

(Under)/Over Budget  ($1,912.00)

Required  Budget year to date $ 131,888.00
Year to date Budget $ 124,654.00

Under budget year to date    ($7,234.00)
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