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The Trumpet
Issue 19, Year 2009
Mother's Day Offering,
Sunday, May 10th, 2009

To benefit the long-term healthcare
of retired  South Carolina pastors,
missionaries, and their wives.

"Therefore, as we have opportunity,
Let us do good to all people, especially to
those who belong to the family of believers."  
Galatians 6:10

South Carolina Baptist Ministry for The Aging is am institution of the South Carolina Baptist Convention. It collects an annual Mother's Day Offering  and is responsible for two Christ –centered retirement and health care facilities.: Bethea Baptist Retirement Community in Darlington, SC and Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center in Laurens, SC

My Favorite Bible Verse
"The  thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
John 10:10
Betty Hamby

Relay for Life
Friday, May 15th,7:00 pm
Location Change-please note
From Dooley Field to
Greer High School Practice Field
This is behind Greer High School
Come out and support the cause.

Remember or Honor those who have battled cancer. Purchase luminary bags for $10 to honor or remember them.

This year our church family has had several member who have been diagnosed with cancer. Let's show our support and honor those members,
Contact Stephanie Bennefiled (968.0516) or Donna Wood with questions or donations.
Thanks for your support.
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Announcements
Nursery/Preschool and Ministry Leaders for
May 10
10:15 am  Eric and Donna Hubbard, Justin and Derinda King, Jay and April Taylor.
6:15 pm  Lisa Mason, Tina Anderson
Wednesday  Tina Anderson, Teresa Brown, Diana Mabry
Children's Church  Wendy and Kevin Rothermel
Greeters  David Anderson, Bobby Bazemore
Recording Tech  Doug Barnette
Sound System  Chad Singleton


Church Family
Family of Ben Dillard
Bill Tinsley, Wayne Elders, David Beeks, Charles Hamby

Shut in of The Week
W. A. Williams, 108 Hill Street, Greer SC 29751-4512

[Intercessory Prayer Ministry Coordinator
Wayne Elders,  906.3148

It's a Bridal Shower
To Church Friends and Family
Please join us for a Bridal Shower Drop-in
Honoring

Miss Megan Carlton
Sunday, May 17, 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm
Hosted by her grandmother, Jackie Smith
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
Fellowship Hall
1002 S Buncombe Road
Greer, South Carolina 29651

Megan is registered at
Target and Bed, Bath & Beyond

Grand Slam Tuesdays Music Day Camp
Every Tuesday beginning
June 9-August 11,
9:30-11 am
For finishing 1st graders
and ending 5th graders
Pleasant Grove Ball Park
$20 registration fee due by June 2

Senior Adults
May 31 will be Senior Adult Day. Lunch will be served to all our Senior Adults.
Please sign up by May 24th for this luncheon. There will be a sign up sheet outside the Sunday School office.

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.

Thank you
Just a note to say thank you for letting us use your picnic shelter for our yard sale. We are raising money for a Family Life Center.
Pelham First Baptist Church


The Golden Hour
There is an agent (tPA) that can dissolve blood clots and prevent loss of function due to a stroke (brain attack) or can prevent destruction of cardiac tissue due to a heart attack. In order for the physician to order tPA, some facilities require the symptoms to have started within an hour (Often called the "Golden Hour"). Some factors, such as recent surgeries, may prevent administration of tPA. However, if you develop signs or symptoms of a heart attack or stroke, your chance of preventing tissue damage increases if you are in the emergency room within an hour of the first symptom. Some heart attack symptoms may include: discomfort in one or both arms, back, jaw and neck. The individual may be short of breath, feel chest "pressure", nauseated, and be sweating or restless for no apparent reason. Stroke signs may be: sudden numbness or weakness (especially of one side of the body), unexplained confusion, dizziness or difficulty talking or understanding what someone is saying. Other symptoms may be noted; if unsure, please call 911 or or go to the emergency room as soon as possible.
Suzanne Anderson, MSN, RN



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
Friend Day was a great day in the Lord's house! I am very grateful to Mike Cole and his team of workers who made this day a special time. Also, I am grateful for everyone who invited a friend to come. I know that many of you invited someone, but for some reason they did not come. Well, you did your part and I appreciate your effort!
As I think of friends, my mind races to one very special friend that is common to all. This friend is a gift from God to us. This special friend is our mother. Mothers meet all the requirements for a true friend. They love and accept us the way we are. They understand us. They listen to us and are totally honest with us. They encourage us in our lives and their love for us moves us to excel toward the goal to be better people.
Mothers-thank you! We will honor you this Sunday morning. I hope to see you as we worship our Lord.
Love, Danny

Don's Dabblings
Our Evangelists "E" team enjoyed spaghetti and all the trimmings prepared by Jennifer Donald. Though small in number, this team wrote 14 card and notes, made 3 calls and prayed for 42 individuals and made 10 personal visits.
Once again, let me urge you to complete CARE Cards. There are times when you are the only one who knows of someone's needs. Caring for others is one of our primary concerns.
As I thought about "Friend Day" and our emphasis on reaching our lost and unchurched friends, it dawned on me again that our main business is God and His business. We are not saved for us-we are saved because of Him and for Him. We are not to be filled with the Spirit for us, but for Him. His blessings come to us, not just to make life enjoyable but to make us employable to His glory.
James in his epistle reminds us that life is short. Once an opportunity is past, you cannot seize it again. We must make the best use of the opportunities God gives us.

Our Shut–in for the week beginning Sunday, May 10 is Mr. W.A. Williams, 108 Hill Street, Greer SC 29651
Love in Christ, Don

Ballard's Ballads
Thank you to our members who took time to invite their lost and un-churched friends to Friend Day. Continue to pray and invite them back again. Let's not give up on reaching these.
Please, teachers and members who invited our friends, call , write and invite them.
This Sunday we ask all our ladies to join us as we meet in the choir room at 10:15 am to prepare to sing in our worship hour. We will sing the Call to Worship and then go sit with your family.
Our Children's Choir will be singing special music for our mothers, this Sunday, during Worship hour. Join us as we celebrate Mother's Day.
All Children are invited to be a part of "Grand Slam Tuesday" from June 9-August 11. Registration is due by June 2. See Gary or Michael to pay your $20.00 registration fee.
Evident Call will be with us in concert on May 31st at 6:30 pm. This trio will be a blessing to us as we worship together.
Serving for Jesus, Gary
Michael's 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 ball field from 7 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 will pick up items that you cannot bring to the church. Call Michael.
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.

Mission Trip Deposit
The cost of the trip is $100. The last deposit of $50 for the mission trip is due by May 31st. If you did not get your first deposit in, please pay the full $100  by May 31.
Please remember us in your prayers as we prepare for the summer mission trip.
Sunday is Mother's Day. Do something nice for your mother.
His Servant,   Michael Long
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The Week Ahead
The Church in Ministry

Sunday, May 10 Mother's Day
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

No Evening Worship-Spend time with your family

Tuesday, May 12
6:30 pm Men's Fraternity
6:30 pm CARE "A" Group supper
7:00 pm CARE "A" Group Outreach
8:00 pm Test of Faith Rehearsal

Wednesday May 14
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
May Birthdays
10. Buck Sudduth, Danielle Emory, Carson Barnette
11. Andrew Hussey
12. Maxie Dillard
13. Edie Wood, Blanche Hayes, Virgil Meeks, Matt Bazemore
15. Zack Blackwell
18. Chase Ginn, Brandon Ginn, Dylan Wood
19. Rick McKinney, Taylor Singleton
21. Linda Dillard, Pat Morris, Justin Roberts
24. Crystal Neese
25. Eric Gibson
26. Grace Smith, Anne McKinney, Harrison Mabry
28. Carolyn Meeks
29. Lisa Mason, Zack Hubbard
30. Bennie Dillard, Ann Singleton
31. Pat  Anderson
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Blessings
Blessings, May 3, 2009
Sunday School Attendance 232
Worship Attendance 241

Designated Offerings
Youth Mission Trip   50.00
Memorial Ben Dillard   35.00
Senior Adults   30.00
Baptist Men   23.00
Fellowship Hall   75.00

Total Designated 213.00
Budget            8,562.62
Total Offering               8,775.62

Weekly Budget Requirements $  8,243.00
Weekly Receipts     8,775.62

(Under)/Over Budget        320.00

Required  Budget year to date $ 148,374.00
Year to date Budget $ 140,219.00

Under budget year to date    ($8,155.00)
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