September 12 E-news
Sunday, September 14
Worship Service | 9:00 AM and 10:45 AM – Click HERE for livestream.
The events of this week should give every Christian pause to consider what are the most important priorities in life and how are they reflected as we navigate life daily in a horribly broken world.
Solomon had immense wisdom for times like this and a key part of that wisdom involves aligning ourselves to God’s greater purposes in life.
This Sunday, we will sit at Solomon’s feet, hear the wisdom of his words, and see how that wisdom shaped the life of someone God used to make a profound difference in a dark, hostile, secular kingdom.
Text: Ecclesiastes 12:1-14
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 (NEW location-Rm 203)
Sunday Morning Prayer | 10:15 AM
Equip Hour | 10:45
Teens – Garrett Martin
Families – Jonathan West
Young Marrieds – Doug & Karen Abels, Kirk & Heidi Hensarling
PBC 101 – Peter Cushman
Elective: Gospel of Mark – Bruce Meyer, Alan Benson (NEW location-F. Hall)
Elective: Lord, Teach Us to Pray – Kevin Johns, Sam Munn (NEW location-Rm. 204)
Upcoming Conferences
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.
Oct 11 | Women’s Conference
Adult women of all ages are invited to join us at PBC for a day of spiritual engagement and teaching from God’s Word! For more information, view our flyer.
Location: Palmetto Baptist Church
October 11 | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
$25 adult | $15 college students
Breakfast & lunch provided
OUR SPEAKER
Christine Chappell is a certified biblical counselor and host of the Hope + Help Podcast for the Institute for Biblical Counseling & Discipleship. She is the author of Midnight Mercies: Walking with God through Depression in Motherhood, as well as several mini-books, including Postpartum Depression: Hope for a Hard Season, and Help! I’ve Been Diagnosed with a Mental Disorder.
She currently serves as a council member for the Biblical Counseling Coalition, and is a regular speaker at women’s events and conferences. Christine lives in South Carolina with her husband and three children, and is a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Easley. Connect with her at christinemchappell.com
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!
Announcements
Choir Practice
Choir practice resumes this Sunday with a focus on our Christmas Program music. Enjoyed last year’s event? Participate in this year’s program and experience it firsthand! We practice each Sunday at 5-6 PM, except the first Sunday of each month. Reach out to Chuck Traylor with any questions.
New 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.
Sept 14 | PBC 101 Begins
PBC 101 is for those interested in learning more about our church. It’s not too late to join us! This class is meeting in Room 232 at 10:45 through June 6. SIGN UP HERE to be added to the class roster (not required, but helpful).
Piedmont Women’s Center Events
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!
Sept 19-20 – Discipleship Mini-Conference
Sept 21 – Communion Sunday
Sept 21 – Leadership Meeting
Sept 27 – Sky Top Orchard (Elem.)
Oct 5 – T4M / KAMP
Oct 11 – Women’s Conference
Oct 12 – Pumpkin Party (Youth)
Oct 25 – Trunk or Treat
More events can be found on our Church Calendar.
Fall Bible Studies
Sept 14 | Sunday Evening Bible Studies
The Ladies Evening Bible Study resumes Sunday, Sept. 14 at 6 PM in Room 230. We will be diving into Jen Wilkins’s study of the Book of Revelation. Reach out to Annette Mantooth with any questions or to join the class.
Book: $16
The Men’s Bible Study will also resume their own study in Room 204. Contact Pastor Dusty for more info.
We encourage anyone with that evening free to join us!
Volunteer Opportunities
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: $23,208
Weekly Budget: $26,590
Children’s Playground
Funding for our playground improvements continues to come in! If you’d like to contribute to this project, you can give online to the “Playground Fund.” If giving via check, please put “Playground Fund” in the memo.
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.