October 23 E-news
Sunday, November 2
Worship Service | 9:00 AM and 10:45 AM – Click HERE for livestream.
For our first Sunday of GO Week, we’re excited to have Jeremy Farmer as our guest preacher. Jeremy and his wife Bonnie Ruth have been with EMU International since January 2009, and are serving in Cambodia.
We will have special Equip Classes for this Sunday. Please see the GO Week schedule posted in the announcements below.
Announcements
Renewal Ministry – Thanksgiving Servers Needed
Sherry Miller is looking for 4 people willing to serve the Thanksgiving meal for the Renewal ladies and their guests. This is a catered meal so there is no cooking, just set-up, serving and light clean-up. Time is 11 AM – 1:30 PM on Thanksgiving Day (11/27).
If interested, call or text Sherry at 864-551-0713 or email at millersherryj@gmail.com.
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
Pastor Chuck is in need of some additional players for the CHRISTMAS ORCHESTRA. Instrumentalists are needed for Violin, Viola, Clarinet, Oboe and Percussion. If you are an experienced player and would like to join the orchestra, please contact Pastor Chuck or the church office ASAP. Use your talent to bring glory to King Jesus this Christmas!
Nov 8 & 22 | Children’s Playground Work Day
We are excited to announce that our playground equipment, supplies, and shipping are completely paid for! We are grateful for God’s goodness and your generosity toward this project.
A WORK DAY is planned for Saturday, November 8 and 22. Save the dates and watch for more details!
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.
Mark Your Calendars!
Oct 31 – High School Retreat
Nov 2 – Daylight Saving
Nov 2 – GO Week 1
Nov 2 – T4M / KAMP
Nov 7 – Middle School Retreat
Nov 8 – Playground Work Day
Nov 9 – GO Week 2
Nov 9 – Communion Sunday
Nov 9 – College: Sunday in the Mountains
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
Dec 21 – Communion
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: $30,617
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.