November 22 E-News
Sunday, November 24
Sunday Morning Prayer | 9:00 AM – All are welcome to a time of praying and praising God before the worship service. Location: Fellowship Hall.
Worship Service | 9:30 AM – Click HERE for livestream.
Five hundred years ago, five truths were recovered that changed the world. We have looked at two of them – the final authority of Scripture over what we believe and how we behave; and salvation by God’s grace alone and not by our own efforts. But how can we access these precious realities? And how do we retain them so they are never lost to us again? The answer might surprise you. We access and retain these truths by faith. Join us this Sunday as we listen to Paul explain what faith really is and why it truly matters.
Equip Hour | 11:15 AM
Growth Group Classes
- Teen Group (Garrett Martin)
- College Group (Bert & Lauren Arrowood)
- Young Adults (Jairo Villegas)
- Young & Engaged Couples (Doug & Karen Abels and Kirk & Heidi Hensarling)
- Families Class (Jonathan West)
- Spanish Class (Dan Aguilera and Mark Vowels)
- Men’s Class – Thrive: Living on Purpose (Jimmy Martin)
- Women’s Class – Thrive: Living on Purpose (teachers rotate)
Equip Electives
- Biblical Leadership (Ken Bixby)
- Christian Living: Galatians (Bruce Meyer & Alan Benson)
- General Bible: What is the Church? (Dusty Raines)
Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule
The office will be CLOSED next Wed-Fri. If you have an urgent need, you can call the church number and leave a message (Kim will receive an alert).
Please note that there will be NO Wednesday afternoon or evening ministries next week, November 27. This includes the 3PM Bible Study with Pastor Dusty, Sports Ministry, Kids Club, and Community Groups. Happy Thanksgiving!
Grounds Crew Team Members Needed!
The grounds crew is in need of approximately 25 team members to serve on a rotating basis with lawn-mowing or other tasks. Please click the link for our volunteer form, where you can mark any experience you may have with specific equipment. For more information, contact John Yarusinsky.
Dec 7 | Women’s Brunch
Come enjoy delicious food, fellowship, and a fun Christmas craft at our annual Women’s Brunch! Click the image above to RSVP.
- When: Saturday, Dec. 7 at 10 AM
- Where: PBC Fellowship Hall
Dec 8 | Baptism Class
If you’re interested in being baptized, please plan to join us for our baptism class on Sunday, Dec. 8 during the Equip hour in Room 240.
Please click the image to fill out a quick form for our planning purposes. Thank you!
Dec 14 | LIFE Group Lunch
Our Seniors will gather in the Fellowship Hall for a catered lunch by Tropical Grille. Theme: “The Greatest Gift Man Can Receive.”
- When: Dec. 14, 12-2 PM
- Cost: $5 (give to Janice Osborne, Annette Mantooth, or church office.)
- RSVP & payment deadline: Dec. 9
Dec 14-15 | Christmas Program
Our Christmas Program, “Exceeding Great Joy”, takes place at 6 PM on both Saturday, Dec. 14 and Sunday, Dec. 15. Mark your calendars and be sure to invite others for a time of worshipful celebration to our Savior! Pick up your invitations at the welcome tables or the info hub.
We still have space available for anyone wishing to sing with us. It’s not too late to join! Practices are from 4:30-6 PM each Sunday in the choir room.
Instrumentalists needed!
If you’re skilled at playing a band or orchestra instrument, we need YOU in our orchestra to accompany the Christmas Choir on both evenings. If you’re interested, or know of someone you can recommend, please contact Pastor Chuck ASAP (ctraylor@pbcpowdersville.org). Let’s make His praise glorious this Christmas!
Cookies Needed for Christmas Program Fellowship
We plan to have a cookie table in the Fellowship Hall after the Christmas Program on both evenings. SIGN UP HERE to bring cookies! If you’d like to help with setup, please email Kim Ahrens at the office.
Dec 15 | Quarterly Business Meeting
We encourage everyone to stay during the Equip Hour for important information and updates
Join a Meal Train.
Meal Trains help provide dinners to those recovering from surgery, serious illness, or recent birth. To view active Meal Trains, please visit the Prayer List at the bottom of each week’s E-news email.
Important: Anyone creating a Meal Train should forward the link to Kim Ahrens at the office.
Lost and Found—New Location
All lost and found items, including several water bottles, can now be found at the Information Hub. Please visit the Hub (behind the sanctuary) to claim yours! All items that remain at the end of this year will be discarded
Police Substation at PBC!
We’re so grateful for our local law enforcement officers! They’re in need of a safe place to do paperwork, eat a meal, and rest, so we’re renovating a small room into a substation for their use. Please view this video for more information!
We’re excited to report that donations have begun coming in for this project, and several of the items are now covered! To give toward our goal, simply designate “substation” in your online giving or check memo.
Part-Time Cleaning Assistants Needed!
We are seeking several part-time custodians to assist our current custodial staff with cleaning the facility. Responsibilities include vacuuming, mopping, dusting, cleaning restrooms, emptying trash, and other custodial tasks as required. Hours are flexible.
Mar 7-8 | Marriage Retreat
SIGN UP NOW for our Marriage Retreat at Lake Junaluska! Click the image to register.
Deadline: January 31 (Camp-imposed— late registrants will be placed on a waiting list.)
- When: March 7-8
- Cost: $150
- Where: Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center, 91 N. Lakeshore Drive, Lake Junaluska, NC
Safety First!
For the sake of liability, please do not enter the construction zone of the church building, and avoid any excavated areas. Thank you for understanding!
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.
MIDWEEK MINISTRIES
Community Groups
Community group discussion is centered on the Sunday sermon, and discussion questions are posted on the app and e-news. If you’re not part of a group, now’s the time to get connected! Click HERE to find one near you.
Bible study also takes place Wednesday afternoons at 3 PM in the Fellowship Hall.
Kids Club & Youth Group (Nursery Help Needed!)
(Wednesday Outreach Program)
4:30 – 6:30 | After School Sports Outreach & Dinner
6:45 – 8:30 | Kids Club
7:00 – 8:00 | Youth Group
Mark Your Calendars!
November 25-26 – Welcome Elementary Lunch
November 27 – NO WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON/EVENING MINISTRIES
December 7 – Ladies Christmas Brunch
December 8 – College Freshman Lunch, and College Christmas Party
December 14 – LIFE Group Christmas Party
December 14 & 15 – Christmas Program (Note date change)
December 15 – Communion
December 15 – Quarterly Congregational Mtg.
Need Counseling?
Our Care Ministry is designed to provide biblically-informed support to those who need help navigating difficult circumstances or struggles. Click here to request counseling.
Interested in church membership? Click here.
Click here if you’re interested in baptism.
Give online here.