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The Trumpet Issue 41, Year 2009 UPWARD More than a game EVERY CHILD PLAYS. EVERY CHILD LEARNS. a EVERY CHILD IS A WINNER. Upward Basketball and Cheerleading Registration cost per child is $60. After Nov. 7, the cost is $70. Deadline for registration is Nov. 14. Cost includes: Basketball: T-shirt, Reversible jersey, basketball shorts, car magnet, music CD and end of season award Cheerleading: Cheerleading uniform, mock turtleneck shirt, megaphone, poms, car magnet, music CD, end of season award. Orientation Everyone must attend one basketball or cheerleading orientation. Saturday, November 14 K-4 through 2nd Grade Boys/Girls 8:00am - 9:30 am 3rd and 4th Grade Boys/Girls 10:00 am - 11:30 am 5th and 6th Grade Boys/Girls 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm League Schedule: Practices (once a week) begin on Tuesday December 1, 2009 First Game Saturday, January 16, 2010 Awards Celebration Saturday, March 13, 2010 For more information, Contact: Jeff Loftis (567.1354) or Michael Long (346.6032) More than a game EVERY CHILD PLAYS. EVERY CHILD LEARNS. EVERY CHILD IS A WINNER. Pink Sunday at PCBC October 25th is Pink Sunday - PGBC will be participating and ask that all members wear pink. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and we will be providing information for both male and female breast cancer this Sunday. Please provide to Stephanie Bennefield the names of breast cancer survivors and any members we have lost with breast cancer. We will recognize these individuals on Pink Sunday. Please be on the lookout for our T-shirts to be sold for breast cancer awareness and for cancer awareness. Thank you in advance for your support. Faith, Courage, Hope, Strength Family Mission Trip to Corbin, Kentucky With Friends for Families and Appalachian Regional Ministries Dec. 27 - 30, 2009 $100 per person (Children free) (includes 4 nights lodging, all prepared meals and snacks) Contact Michael Long for Information (346.6032) Candy Cove News We need bags of individually wrapped candy to give out at the Candy Cove on October 31st. Please bring bags of candy and place in the box labeled "candy" in the SS office. We also need volunteers to help pass out candy. If you would like to help please contact Donna Wood or Donna Morris. To Top
Announcements Nursery/Preschool and Ministry Leaders for October 11 10:15 am Eric and Donna Hubbard, Justin and Derinda King, Jay and April Taylor 6:15 pm Tina Anderson, Lisa Mason Wednesday Tina Anderson, Teresa Brown, Diana Mabry Children's Church Patty Moroz and Angela Singleton Recording Tech Doug Barnette Sound System Chad Singleton Greeters Quay Scott, Donnie Loftis October 18 10:15 am Doug and Amber Barnette, Joe and Kristi Burnett, Erica Scott, Anne Singleton 6:15 pm Tina Anderson, Sandi Bazemore Wednesday Tina Anderson, Teresa Brown Children's Church Chad and Angela Singleton Recording Tech Jesse Donald Sound System Quay Scott Greeters Byron Brown, Ricky Perry Church Family Intercessory Prayer Ministry Coordinator Wayne Elders, 906.3148 Sympathy to the familes of W.A. Williams and David Beeks Greenville Memorial: Joel Elders Greer Memorial Hal Tooley, Ruth Lister Tooley's husband Pray for: Dot Bentley, Tina Anderson's aunt, John Stroud, Jessica Cesmat, Pam and Mike Cesmat's daughter, Ruby Crook, Danny Stepp's mother, Billy Garrett, Louise Hollifield, Wayne Elders, Mary Robertson, Jeanine Lee, Betty Wood's niece, Claude Durham Thank You Notes Thank you for your acts of kindness during Betty's illness and home going. Thanks for the lovely basket azalea and to the Nannie Wood group for the meal. Most of all thank you for all your prayers for Betty and I. Jim Peahuff Jim Peahuff Dear Church Family, I would like to express my appreciation to each of you for your prayers, calls, cards and visits during my recent surgery and recovery. Special thanks to Pastor Emory, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Garrett, Mr. and Mrs. Maxie Dillard, Danny Stepp and Theron Fowler for being with my family during surgery. Love in Christ, Jean Loftis HAPPY HEART LINES VOL. XI NO.II Dr. Danny Emory, Pastor Jo Edwards,HH President October 7, 2009 For our October meeting, we will be going to the farm of Joe and Marian Bishop at Dacusville for a cook out. It will be on October 20th and we plan to leave the church at 9:30 am. We will be having a lunch of hamburgers and all the trimmings, various desserts and drinks. These will be provided by Joe and Marian and by food group #2, Betty Wood and Doris Reynolds group. I hope that as many of you as possible will plan to go, and everyone is invited. All we ask is that you sign up for this. There will be no charge for this meal so plan now to attend. For those of you who want to do a little fishing, there is a lake at the farm so you can plan now on your fishing attire for the day. Don't forget your hat. Nineteen of us had a wonderful trip to Myrtle Beach in September, staying at the Dayton House. It is a lovely time of the year to go to the coast. Make your plans to go with us next year. Our November meeting will be the trip to Pigeon Forge. There will be sign up sheets for this trip also so get your name on it because you do not want to miss this. We will be going to two shows and, of course, doing some shopping. The fun and fellowship are my favorite parts of the trip and I want YOU to go with us. Just today we have learned of the passing of David Beeks. Please be much in prayer for Michael and his family and for Everett as they go through these very difficult days. David did much for our church in his long ministry here. We continue to have many who are sick, both in the hospitals and at home. Please be in prayer for these, and as always, remember all of our church family. Thank you for your faithfulness to His ministry. Jo Edwards, HH President Margaret Lynn, HH Secretary [From Ken and Cathy Moore} Dear Praying Friends, Thank you, dear friends, for your many prayers and words of encouragement in the recent passing of my Dad (Ken's) August 13. Cathy and I were not able to get stateside for his funeral, but your prayers and the Lord's grace have been sufficient in the aftermath to sustain us and keep us pressing on. My Mom, Beulah, (83) is doing good, thank the Lord. After 59 years with Dad, it is a huge adjustment. Please continue to pray for her. PRAYER REQUESTS . . . 1. Our Balthazar Village church plant is a "mixed bag" of encouragement and frustration. Lots of people come, but few are getting saved . . . "The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God." (2 Cor. 4:4) NIV - This truly seems the case in this village. Please pray that THE POWER OF THE GOSPEL - THE POWER OF GOD will overcome the evil one who blinds the people, that they might believe and come to salvation. (Romans 1:16) 2. "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, and against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." (Ephesians 6:12) A "religious spiritist" woman of an African animistic following here recently frightened a family that comes to our church plant by telling them something was buried in their yard that was causing the family members to fight with one another - in other words, somebody put a "curse" on this family. Obeah, voodoo, spiritism - however you want to phrase it - is deeply rooted in the people. Please pray that the villagers will come to believe the truth of the Word of God - that "the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world." (I John 4:4b) and "if God is for us, who can be against us?" (Romans 8:31) Pray that many will come to salvation and learn how to put on "the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, they may be able to stand their ground." (Ephesians 6:13) 3. "He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." (Micah 6:8) Men of the village are mostly alcoholics and will not come to our church plant, though their women and children will. I don't say "wives", for few are married, no matter what their age. However, through much prayer, patience, and building relationships with about 5 of them, we have begun to see interest and small steps of progress develop. Please pray for Peter . . . a 65 yr. old man who is of some influence in this village . . . and who is showing interest in desiring to have a relationship with Jesus Christ . . . that Peter will come to salvation, and the other 4 men will desire to come to Christ as well. We thank God for each of you who continue to labor with us in prayer for the harvest fields where the Lord has placed us over these last 14 years. We humbly welcome those of you who are new to our Prayer Network and encourage you to freely share these prayer requests with your churches, prayer groups, Sunday School classes, and prayer ministries. As always, we would love to hear from you! It may take us a bit, but we will always answer you. Love in Jesus, Ken & Cathy Moore IMB/Grenada, West Indies Philippians 1:3-6 To Top
Staff Blogs A Word from the Pastor Pastor's Words God uses every trial and hardship to bring us closer to Him. During W.W. II, a man sent some financial support to a mission that sent Bibles to those who had no Bible. Along with his money he sent a note that said he would love to send more but the harvest on his farm was unprofitable because of the lack of water. He lived in an area where German bombs dropped near his farm and asked that the mission pray that no bombs would hit his farm. The leader of the mission prayed that God would have his will accomplished in their lives and property. Shortly after a German bomb fell down upon the man's farm. No one was injured, nor was any livestock hurt, but the bomb went so far into the ground that it liberated a submerged stream. The steam was so great that it was enough water to irrigate the man's farm. Next year the farmer had a BOUNTIFUL harvest and he was able to send a large offering to the mission. Sometimes God turns bombs into blessings! They come down from heaven, make a lot of noise and explode into something wonderful for us that refresh us and draws us to Christ. Love, Danny Don's Dabblings Don's Dabblings. CARE will be meeting next Tuesday, October 13 with our Crusaders "C" team and Ambassadors "A" team. If you are a member of these teams, we will look forward to seeing you. Remember our Happy Hearts October get-together will be a Joe and Marian Bishop's farm near Dacusville. We will plan to leave the church at 9:30 am by bus and other vehicles as needed. The men are encouraged to bring their fishing equipment. Joe has a lake with many fish to catch. We will enjoy a cookout featuring hamburgers, etc. There is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board opposite the Sunday School Office. Is it just me or is time fleeing faster than ever? October seems to have arrived in a hurry. Long ago the psalmist David sought God's help as he wrestled with the brevity of life. He wrote: "Lord, make me to know my end, and what is the measure of my days, that I may know how frail I am (Psalm 39:4) What is God saying to David and to us? "Life is short-Live it well!" Our Shut-in for the week beginning Sunday, October 11 is Margaret Brown, 1305 Boiling Springs Rd, Greer, SC 29650-4239 Our Shut-in for the week beginning Sunday, October 18 is Gwen Nodine, 115 Cottage Creek Circle, Greer, SC 29650 Love in Christ, Don Ballard's Ballads Michael's Youth and Children News Youth and Children There are some new and exciting things coming this fall to Pleasant Grove. First of all we will be starting a new program called Upward this church year. Upward is the world's largest Christian sports program for children, with a vision to provide the best sports experience possible for every child. Participating in Upward will give your child a chance to experience good sportsmanship on and off the court. Registration forms are on the table across from the Sunday school office. We are registering for both basketball and cheerleading. Second, we are preparing for a church-wide mission trip to Kentucky. The dates are December 27th – 30th. The cost is $100 per person, which includes lodging and 3 meals a day. Families are encouraged to go on this mission trip. It will be a great opportunity to demonstrate the servant hood Christ has called His people to do. There will be a sign up sheet across from the Sunday school office. Important Dates October 22nd Children Council Meeting at 7:00 pm *Please meet in the youth room in the gym for these meetings. October 24th Children and Families Activity. We will be going to Sky Top Orchard to pick apples and take in the scenic beauty of the Mountains. October 28th We will be having a Fall Party for the children and youth on Wednesday night. Children will still meet for Awana at 6:30, but come to the Felllowship Hall @ 7:15 for the party. Supper will be provided at the party. Please remember the Fall Festival on Saturday October 31st . Service points will be awarded to youth who help with this event. Please see me so I can let you know what we will need you to do. His Servant Michael To Top
The Week Ahead Church In Ministry Thursday October 8 6:30 Upward Commissioners Meeting 7:00 pm Youth Council meets in Family Life Center Friday October 9 9 - 11 am Flu Shot Clinic Saturday October 10 7:30 am Brotherhood at A&P Sunday, October 11 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 4:30 pm Finance Committee Meeting 5:15 pm First Place 5:30 pm Youth Long Range Planning Committee 5:45 pm Preschool and Children's Choirs 6:00 pm Deacon's Prayer Time 6:30 pm Worship Service Tuesday October 13 6:00 pm "C" and "A" Team Outreach Supper 6:30 pm "C" and "A" Outreach 6:30 pm Men's Fraternity Wednesday October 14 5:30 pm Youth 6:30 pm AWANA 7:00 pm Prayer Meeting 7:45 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal Sunday, October 18 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 5:15 pm First Place 5:30 pm Youth 5:45 pm Preschool and Children's Choirs 6:00 pm Deacon's Prayer Time 6:30 pm Worship Service Tuesday October 20 9:30 am Happy Hearts to Cookout 6:30 pm Men's Fraternity Wednesday October 21 5:30 pm Youth 6:30 pm AWANA 7:00 pm Prayer Meeting 7:45 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal To Top
Birthdays - God Bless You October Birthdays 1.Becky Sweet, Cal Pilgrim 4.Megan Moon 5.Kevin Rothermel, Jordan Hussey 6.Murice Smith 7.Shelby Kuss 8.Katherine Odom, Teresa Brown 12.David Anderson 13.Eddy Campbell 14.Corbin King 15.Judy Fowler, Diana Emory 16.Tommy Edwards, Jesse Donald 17.Debra Cooper 18.Claude Durham 20.Thelma Waddell, Mike Binette 21.Edith Smith, Betty Metcalf 23.Margie Sudduth, Robin Butler, 24.Caroline Kelley, 25.Amber Barnette 28.Nell Mullinax 29.Denise Campbell 30.Caitlin Bazemore, Helen Ferguson, Jim Peahuff, Tony Ginn, Chelsea Butler To Top
Blessings Blessings September 27, 2009 Sunday School Attendance 209 Worship Attendance 219 Designated Offerings Cemetery Perpetual 50.00 Janie Chapman 611.00 Fellowship Hall 75.00 Senior Adults 30.00 Total Designated 766.00 Budget 5,617.00 Total Offering 6,383.00 Weekly Receipts $5,617.00 Blessings October 4, 2009 Sunday School Attendance 208 Worship Attendance 196 Designated Offerings Cemetery Perpetual 10.00 Janie Chapman 130.00 Youth Calendars 48.00 Senior Adults 190.00 Total Designated 378.00 Budget 10,147.25 Total Offering 10,525.25 Weekly Receipts $10,147.25 To Top