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Sunday, August 9
More than 400 years ago a Puritan pastor/theologian named William Perkins wrote an entire book on the five most important words in Romans that are all found in our text this week – Romans 8:29.
He called his book, “Amarilla Áurea” or “A Golden Chain” because he wanted his readers to understand that the salvation they had received from God was fashioned by His hand through five irrevocable actions He undertook in their behalf and forged into an unbreakable chain of marvelous beauty and immeasurable value.
Join us this Sunday as we look at the links that make up our glorious, unbreakable salvation.
Text: Romans 8:29-39
Sam Horn
Pastor for Preaching and Vision
Worship Service | 9:00 & 10:45 AM – View livestream HERE
Hispanic Worship Service | 10:45 AM (Gym)
Equip Hour | 9:00 AM
- College Group – Bert Arrowood (Youth Loft)
- Young Adults – Jairo Villegas (Room 202)
- Men’s Class – Wayne Moore (Room 214)
- Ladies’ Class – Teachers Rotate (Room 230)
- Book of Acts – Ben Lamphere (Room 204)
- Grupo Hispano – Mark Vowels, Dan Aguilera (Room 205)
Sunday Morning Prayer | 10:15 AM – Nathan Doney (Rm. 219)
Equip Hour | 10:45
- Youth Group – Garrett Martin (Youth Loft)
- Families – Spiritual Gifts – Jonathan West (Room 203)
- Young Marrieds – Doug & Karen Abels, Kirk & Heidi Hensarling (Room 205)
- Book of Nehemiah – Bruce Meyer, Alan Benson (Fellowship Hall)
- PBC 101 – Peter Cushman (Room 232)
Featured
August 9 | Congregational Vote
At our Quarterly Update on July 19, Pastor Sam presented information regarding a possible new land purchase that will enable us to expand our use of the Welcome Campus to accommodate growth and ministry opportunities. We also held a second presentation on July 26 between services. For those who missed the meeting, you can view the video HERE.
We have scheduled three Q&A sessions, and the remaining opportunities are listed below. We strongly encourage you to attend one if you have any questions, as we do not plan to open the floor for discussion during the vote on August 9.
Announcements
Community Group Schedule
If you missed our first Leadership Training meeting on Wednesday, We will have another opportunity next Wednesday, August 12 @7PM in the Choir Room. If you are a leader, assistant leader, or host, please plan to join us! Contact Paul Christensen with any questions.
Fall Community Groups will begin the week of August 23. If you haven’t yet plugged into a group, now is a great time to find one in your area! Click HERE to search for one near you.
New Worship Music!
One of our members, Paul Zimmer, has written many wonderful songs in recent months, and we’re excited to introduce one of them to our congregation on Sunday, August 16!
“How Vast is the Love of God” is a powerful song of praise. We invite you to become familiar with it and make it part of your personal worship to the Lord. LISTEN HERE!
THE PBC WORSHIP TEAM is seeking additional instrumentalists and vocalists. Please contact Pastor Chuck Traylor or Pastor Doug Abels if you have musical talents that you would like to use in praise of our Lord Jesus!
THE PBC WORSHIP CHOIR sings during some worship services and for Christmas, and will resume practices on August 23. We’ll have a meeting that morning between services and our first rehearsal that afternoon. Any high schoolers & adults interested in singing with us, please see the schedule below and plan to join us!
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23
10:15 AM | Choir Room – Meeting (between services)
4:30 PM | Choir Room – First Rehearsal
New Hope Group: Men of Integrity
Mondays beginning September 14, we are launching our first Hope Group, called Men of Integrity. The focus of this group is to help men struggling with lust, sexual sins, and temptations. This 13-week class will take place at the church campus.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Cost is $25 for materials. Scholarships are available. Please email Paul Christensen with any questions.
August 15 | PBC Families Picnic
Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 15, from 10AM–2PM for food, fun, and fellowship hosted by the Families Ministry of PBC!
Enjoy games on the fields, water balloons, a water slide, and lunch in the Fellowship Hall.
Who: Families with kids of all ages
Bring: Camping chairs and towels
We’ll provide: Subs, chips, cookies, & drinks
Please RSVP so we can plan for enough food. We can’t wait to see you there!
August 29 – 7 PM | PBC @ Greenville Triumph
Join us for a church outing to a Greenville Triumph game on Saturday evening, August 29. On this “Star Wars” theme night, the first 2,000 people in attendance receive a lightsaber upon entry! We’ll also have the opportunity to walk out onto the field as a group. Purchase your PBC discounted tickets now before seats fill up!
FOR TICKETS:
Use the button below and select any seat in Section 122 (DO NOT purchase parking passes here).
FOR PARKING PASS:
Use ONLY the Parking Pass button below to obtain the PBC advanced purchase discount.
GE Vernova Park | 825 Bridgeway Blvd | Simpsonville
Parking Lots Open – 5:00 PM
Gates Open – 6:00 PM
Kickoff – 7:00 PM
September 17 | Piedmont Women’s Center – Night for Life
Night for Life provides an opportunity for the pro-life community to show support for Piedmont Women’s Center and the work they do. Come hear the personal stories of clients whose lives were changed through the ministry of PWC! To register for this FREE event, please click the image below.
Volunteer Opportunities
Needed: Grounds Crew Volunteers
We’re looking for more team members to help keep PBC looking beautiful! Email John Yarusinsky to learn more about this great serving opportunity, or call him at (864) 517-0494
Nursery, Preschool and Elementary Help Needed!
Our group of kids are growing, and we need help growing our group of helpers! Consider being a part of our monthly rotation.
To volunteer, EMAIL CHRIS WEST
Join the Greeter Team
Contact DYLAN AND CHRISTY LAWLOR for more information
Weekly Giving Update
Last Week’s Giving: $35,179
Weekly Budget: $27,891
Thank you for your ongoing faithful generosity!
Upcoming Calendar
August 9 – Congregational Vote
August 12 – Community Group Leader Training
August 15 – Families Ministry Picnic
August 26 – Fall Community Groups Begin
September 7 – Labor Day (PBC Office Closed)
September 12 – Women’s Ministry Tea
September 20 – Leadership Meeting
September 27 – Communion Sunday
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