October 9 E-news
Sunday, October 12
Worship Service | 9:00 AM and 10:45 AM – Click HERE for livestream.
This Sunday we have the special privilege of hosting Chopo Mwanza and Sandala Mwanje from Central Africa Baptist University in Kitwe, Zambia.
Humility, Contentment, and Confidence in God’s power and wisdom are key to understanding the different seasons of life. Join us this Sunday as Chopo shares with us “A Portrait of a Surrendered Heart” from Psalm 131.
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
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
Announcements
Choir Practice | Sundays @ 5 PM
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.
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!
Oct 11 – Women’s Conference
Oct 12 – Pumpkin Party (Youth)
Oct 19 – College: Lake Day
Oct 25 – Trunk or Treat
Oct 26 – Communion Sunday
Oct 26 – Quarterly Congregational Update
Oct 31 – High School Retreat
Nov 2 – Daylight Saving
Nov 2 – GO Week 1
Nov 2 – T4M / KAMP
Nov 7 – Jr. High Retreat
Nov 9 – GO Week 2
Nov 9 – College: Sunday in the Mountains
Nov 23 – Communion Sunday
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: $32,465
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.