August 1 E-news
Sunday, August 3
Worship Service | 9:00 AM and 10:45 AM – Click HERE for livestream.
Increasing numbers of people who grew up in Evangelical churches are converting to Roman Catholicism or Greek Orthodoxy. One of the main reasons is their desire to be part of an ancient tradition that stretches back to a time closer to the apostles. They believe the Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholic dogma reflects the most ancient and therefore authentic perspective on doctrines such as salvation. The schism created by Martin Luther and the Reformers took us away from that stream into a truncated, more recent understanding of key doctrines divergent from the long established expression of them.
How do we answer an argument like this one? In many ways, Paul faced that argument from the Jews he was trying to reach with the gospel. They believed his teaching that justification before God was by faith alone apart from the works of the Law was a recent and divergent teaching that departed from almost 2000 years of Jewish understanding of how someone was justified.
Paul corrects this error and answers this objection by pointing out that Abraham was justified by faith apart from works many years before he was circumcised. In this way, Paul not only refuted that error in his day; he gave us the way to refute that error in our own day.
Join us this Sunday as Pastor Sam helps us see and experience the blessing of being justified by faith alone!
Equip Hour | 9:00
College (Summer: Youth Room) – 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: Walking with Dr. Luke-A Study in the Gospel of Luke – Dusty Raines
Sunday Morning Prayer | 10:15 AM
Equip Hour | 10:45
Teens – Garrett Martin
Families – Jonathan West
Young Marrieds – Doug & Karen Abels, Kirk & Heidi Hensarling
Elective: Marked by Mission: Discipleship in Motion (Gospel of Mark) – Bruce Meyer, Alan Benson
Elective: The Deity of Christ – Kevin Johns, Sam Munn
Announcements
Elective | Marked by Mission: Discipleship in Motion
The Equip Elective led by Bruce Meyer and Alan Benson has started a new series in the book of Mark. If you’re not plugged into an Equip class, we invite you to join us! Room 202 at 10:45 AM.
Families Ministry Equip Class | NEW STUDY!
Sometimes parents wish there was a guaranteed formula for raising good kids—a certain list of rules to follow to ensure they’d have obedient children. But if moms and dads view their role through the lens of God’s grace, they will see that the gospel must first shape how they parent before they can effectively shape their children.
In the bestselling book Parenting, Paul David Tripp unfolds a more biblical perspective on parenting than merely adhering to a list of rules. He lays out 14 gospel-centered principles that will radically change the way parents think about what it means to raise up a child, informing everything they do as a parent.
Elective | Theology of Leadership
Most of us have primarily learned how to lead by watching how others do it. This is a great way to learn in many areas, but in the areas that the Bible addresses, this equates to “leaning on your own understanding.” Since leadership is all about influencing others and involves how we interact with others, it is a significant topic in Scripture. Leading God’s way gives Him glory, helps the organization succeed, and works to bring out the best in others. We are offering a Biblical Leadership Theology class to help you understand what the Scripture teaches about how you should lead. These practical principles apply equally to your home, workplace, and church. Class begins September 7. Click the image to register! If you have any questions, please contact Ken Bixby. Room 224 at 9 AM starting Sept. 7.
Aug 3 | Informational Meetings
- Last Sunday we presented an overview of our church budget. For those wishing for more details, please come to Room 206 (Choir room) between services this Sunday (10:15 AM) for an info meeting led by Charlie Naselli & Andrew Hudson.
- For those interested in the “Journeys of Paul” trip to Greece and Turkey, we will have an info meeting in Room 204 this Sunday between services (10:15 AM)
Aug 3 | T4M & KAMP Meeting
Our next T4M meeting is Sunday, August 3, where we’ll have a video call with the Duartes in Uruguay. We’ll also launch our Kids KAMP (Kids and Missions Partnership) program during T4M.
Aug 17 | Choir Resumes
The PBC Worship Choir resumes on Sunday, August 17 at 5 pm in the Choir Room. We’ll dive into new music for our worship services and Christmas. There’s room for you to join us! Please reach out to Pastor Chuck with any questions.
Aug 21 | LIFE Group Potluck Dinner
The Senior LIFE Group (60+) is hosting a fellowship dinner on Thursday, August 21 at 4:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall (meat will be provided). Please SIGN UP HERE if you plan to come. Price of admission is an item for Carolina High Food Pantry. See the sign-up for details on what to bring. Hope to see you there!
Aug 31 | College Group: Subs & Slams
Mark your calendar and join us Sunday, Aug. 31 at 6:30 PM for “Subs and Slams” at PBC. We’ll have dinner, volleyball, and spike ball. Bring your nets, spike ball sets, and appetite! This is a great event to connect with new and old friends.
Sept 8 | Women’s Precept Bible Study
Deepen your understanding of the Lord and grow alongside other women in faith as we study the Bible, book by book, beginning with Jonah and Galatians. Precept Bible studies are designed to teach people how to study the Bible at a deeper level, but in a simple way, using the inductive study method. The inductive method uses Scripture to interpret Scripture, because who better is there to explain the meaning of God’s words than God Himself? Class will run Mondays from Sept. 8 – Nov. 17, from 6-8:30 PM. Cost: $30 (for two books). Please register by August 23.
Sept 19-20 | Discipleship Mini-Conference
Explore Christ’s command for all believers to make disciples—and what that looks like in our everyday lives. This event will feature Marty Sweeney, Executive Director of North America for Matthias Media, an evangelical publishing ministry known for producing theologically rich and practical disciple-making resources such as The Trellis and the Vine and Two Ways to Live. With a deep commitment to equipping believers for Christ’s mission, Marty will help us consider how we can faithfully live out the call to make disciples. Click the image to register!
2026 Marriage Conference – Save the Date!
Our next Marriage Conference will be February 20-21 at The Wilds in Brevard, NC. Mark your calendar and stay tuned for more information!
Whether you’re a ministry leader, counselor, discipler, or simply want to grow in your own walk with Christ, you encounter real struggles in life—sin, suffering, and everything in between.
ACBC Fundamentals Training is designed to equip Christians with the confidence and tools to care for others biblically. Through this course, you’ll grow in your understanding of how God brings lasting hope and change through His Word, His Spirit, and His Church.
The training will be weekly on Monday nights from Sept. 8th to Nov. 24th, 6:00 pm-8:30pm @ PBC. All sessions will be recorded or available via zoom for those unable to attend in person.
Cost for PBC Members is $75/individual or $125/couple. Childcare will be available. If you have questions about this training please contact Paul Christensen.
Footsteps of Paul – Biblical Tour: May 2026
Pastor Sam and Pastor Ben will lead an unforgettable journey through the lands of the New Testament on our upcoming Footsteps of Paul tour, taking place May 13–23, 2026.
This Bible-centered tour will bring Scripture to life as we explore some of the most significant locations in the Apostle Paul’s missionary journeys. We will visit Ephesus, Athens, Corinth, Thessalonica, Rome, and more.
This is more than a sightseeing trip—it’s a spiritually enriching experience that will deepen your understanding of God’s Word and His work through the early Church.
We will have an informational meeting in room 204 between the services on July 13th and August 3rd.
Space is limited! For more details and to reserve your spot, visit the TOUR WEBSITE. Contact Pastor Ben for questions.
Community Group Schedule
Community Groups have ended for the summer. Fall Community Groups will resume the week of August 24. If you’re looking to join a group, click HERE to find one near you!
For those who teach or host a group, please plan to attend a Leader’s Training on either August 6 or August 13 in Room 206 (Choir Rm), from 7-8 PM.
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!
Aug 2 – Families Picnic
Aug 3 – T4M / KAMP
Aug 6 & 13 – Community Group Leader training
Aug 17 – Leadership Meeting
Aug 17 – Choir Resumes
Aug 21 – LIFE Group: Senior Fellowship
Aug 24 (week of) – Fall Community Groups begin
Aug 31 – College: Subs & Slams
Sept 3 – Kids Club Begins
Sept 19-20 – Discipleship Mini-Conference
Oct 11 – Women’s Conference
More events can be found on our Church Calendar.
Volunteer Opportunities
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: $21,717
Weekly Budget: $26,590
Reminder: Summer Intern Offering
We are so grateful for our three summer interns, Zach Nelson, Jireh Volmar, and Madigan Lawlor, who participated in youth mission trips, led children’s ministry, and ministered alongside the pastors. For the next couple of weeks, we’ll be taking an offering for these interns who have served well and faithfully. These funds will be put toward their continuing ministry education. You can designate your giving online, or put “Intern Offering” in the memo portion of your check.
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.