November 14 E-news
Sunday, November 16
Worship Service | 9:00 AM and 10:45 AM – Click HERE for livestream.
Jesus told his disciples that eternal life would be like going through a narrow gate and traveling on a hard road that leads to life. The word Jesus used for “hard” is a word that means painful or agonizing. Jesus spoke plainly that the Christian life will often be painful in this world. Peter and James confirm the truth of Jesus words in the letters they wrote to the churches. Paul also speaks of the reality of pain and suffering in this life but he adds something unusual – the suffering and pain we encounter is the means God uses to bring about great joy in our lives as He matures us and grows us through the school of suffering. Join us this Sunday as Paul teaches us how joy-producing suffering reveals the truth about our faith to ourselves and to others.
Text: Romans 5:3-11
Equip Hour | 9:00
College – Bert Arrowood
Young Adults – Jairo Villegas
Men’s Class – Wayne Moore
Ladies’ Class – Virginia Blanton, Jewell Hall, Tina Moore, Melinda Williamson
Spanish Class – Mark Vowels, Dan Aguilera
Elective: Gospel of Luke – Dusty Raines
Elective: Theology of Leadership – Ken Bixby
Equip Hour | 10:45
Teens – Garrett Martin
Families – Jonathan West
Young Marrieds – Doug & Karen Abels, Kirk & Heidi Hensarling
Elective: Gospel of Mark – Bruce Meyer, Alan Benson
Announcements
Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule
On Sunday, November 30, we will have ONE SERVICE at 10 AM with no Equip Hour classes. Community Groups will not meet the week of 11/23.
Dec 13 & 14 | Christmas Program
Join us and invite other’s to our Christmas Program!
Dates are Saturday and Sunday, December 13 and 14 at 6 PM
CLICK HERE for more information and links to share on social media.
Invitations also available for pickup at the Hub or Front Lobby.
Christmas Decorating
If interested in helping with the decorating team, please email the church office.
Budget Review Meetings
We want everyone to have an opportunity to review the 2026 budget in the level of detail they are interested in understanding. We are holding the following five meetings to give you an opportunity to review and discuss the budget. Feel free to reach out to Ken Bixby if you have questions and these times don’t work for you.
Zoom Meetings:
- Tuesday, Nov. 18 @7PM – Click ZOOM LINK to join mtg.
- Thursday, Dec 4 @7PM – Click ZOOM LINK to join mtg.
In-Person Meetings (Rm 203):
- Sunday, Nov. 23 @8:15 AM
Sunday, Nov 23 @10:15 AM (between services)
Sunday, Nov 30 @9:15 AM
PBC Podcast & Radio Show
Did you know we’re on the radio? Listen to Grow in Grace at 10 AM every weekday on Truth Network, 96.9 FM in Greenville, and 88.3 in Spartanburg.
Or you can find this show wherever you listen to podcasts. Search for “Palmetto Grow in Grace Podcast.”
Click the image to find it on Apple Podcasts.
Nov 22 | Children’s Playground Work Day
The rubber mulch has arrived! We need several people to help put it down and install playground equipment on Saturday, Nov. 22 @ 8 AM. If you have tools suitable for spreading mulch, please bring them.
If you plan to join us for the work day, please RSVP HERE or contact our Facilities Director, Koko Korver: 864-270-1978
Mark Your Calendars!
Nov 16 – Baptism Sunday
Nov 22 – Playground Work Day
Nov 31 – High School Retreat
Dec 6 – Women’s Christmas Brunch
Dec 7 – Quarterly Congregational Update & Business Meeting
Dec 7-13 – Last week of Fall Community Groups
Dec 13 & 14 – Christmas Program: Because of Bethlehem
Dec 21 – Communion
Jan 11 – Community Groups resume this week
More events can be found on our Church Calendar.
Volunteer Opportunities
ESL PROGRAM—NURSERY HELP NEEDED!
Tuesdays, 6:45-8 PM @ PBC
(No Spanish language skills required)
The “ESL” (English as a Second Language) Program is an opportunity for individuals and families from all nations to grow in both English language skills and meaningful community. Rooted in the love of Christ, we offer beginner to advanced ESL classes that not only build confidence in communication but also foster friendship, faith, and belonging. If you are looking for a way to serve our community, ESL is looking to fill specific volunteer roles. Reach out to Phil Beardslee at 864-504-0208 if interested.
Operation Christmas Child
If you’d like to help us get a head start on OCC shoeboxes, you can assemble homemade fishing kits, sewing kits, and pillowcase dresses. Click the image for more information!
Weekly Giving Update
Last Week’s Giving: $13,772
Weekly Budget: $26,590
Lost and Found in Balcony Stairwell
All lost and found items can be found under the east balcony stairwell. Items are discarded at the end of each month.
WBC to PBC Membership
All WBC members wishing to join Palmetto Baptist Church should click THIS LINK to complete a form and sign our Statement of Faith.
Interested in church membership? Click here.
Click here if you’re interested in baptism.
Give online here.