March 27 E-News
Sunday, March 30
Worship Service | 9:00 AM and 10:45 AM – Click HERE for livestream.
The brilliance and beauty of a diamond sometimes shines best when it is viewed against a black velvet backdrop. Paul showcases the radiant beauty of the Gospel by placing it as the surprising antidote to something exceptionally heavy and dark – the wrath of God against the ungodliness and unrighteousness of all mankind.
All of us have experienced the heavy weight of broken relationship. That weight is compounded when the rupture is our fault. Perhaps we have experienced the joy that comes through the restoration of a relationship that was hopelessly broken. But until we understand the nature, reason, and depth of God’s wrath against our unrighteousness, we will never fully understand the joy that comes when wrath is lifted because because unmerited righteousness was granted to us!
This Sunday Pastor Sam will walk us through Paul’s explanation of why the wrath of God should matter to us and more importantly, how mercy triumphs over the heavy judgment we were under as unbelievers.
Equip Hour | 9:00 AM
- College (will meet in Fellowship Hall 3/23 & 3/30) – Bert Arrowood
- Young Adults – Jairo Villegas
- Men’s Class – Wayne Moore
- Ladies’ Class – Virginia Blanton, Jewell Hall, Tina Moore, Melinda Williamson
- Biblical Leadership – Ken Bixby
- Walking with Dr. Luke: A Study in the Gospel of Luke – Dusty Raines
Sunday Morning Prayer | 10:15 AM
- Room 219 (by West Lobby) – Nathan Doney
Equip Hour | 10:45 AM
Teens – Garrett Martin
Families – Jonathan West
When Parents Feel Like Failures—How Jesus Quiets our Distress
Spanish Class – Dan Aguilera, Mark Vowels
PBC 102 (through April 6) – Peter Cushman
Young Marrieds – Doug & Karen Abels, Kirk & Heidi Hensarling
Galatians – Bruce Meyer, Alan Benson
Walking in Liberating Faith: How the Gospel Frees Us
Beatitudes: How to Enjoy Life in God’s Kingdom TODAY – Kevin Johns, Sam Munn
Announcements
Pastoral Candidate | Alan Benson
We will vote on Alan Benson between the first and second worship service on March 30.
The elders are excited to introduce Alan and Michelle Benson to the congregation. We want to encourage you all to get to know them as we consider God’s direction in adding them to our pastoral team.
Alan’s Bio:
Alan Benson served as a youth pastor and senior pastor in Florida, Michigan, North Carolina and Illinois for 25 years. He has served in pastoral roles from church planting to shepherding a church of 700 members with a large Christian day school of nearly 1,000 students.
Alan served as vice president for student development and discipleship at BJU starting in May 2018 where he oversaw student discipleship, student leadership, student activities and organizations, residence life, student conduct, and student care, including counseling and physical health. In 2020 he became executive vice president for student development and ministry advancement, where he provided executive leadership for BJU Seminary as well as the the ministerial training program on the undergraduate level.
He earned a BA in Bible (1992) and a master of ministry (2009) from BJU, a master of divinity from Louisiana Baptist Theological Seminary in 2011, and a doctor of ministry from BJU Seminary.
Alan and his wife, Michelle, have been married for 31 years and have been blessed with 4 daughters. Lauren and Matt Tenuto and their 3 children (Brooke, Antwan, and Tessa) are members at PBC, Courtney and Nathan Campbell (Owen), Caitlyn and Matthew Avinante, and Becca Benson (member at PBC).
NEW Equip Class | April 6
A new class in the Fellowship Hall begins April 6 during the 2nd Equip hour, led by Bruce Meyer and Alan Benson.
Too many of us embrace grace for our salvation but then leave it behind in our everyday lives. We base our relationship with God on our performance rather than on His love for us. But our performance can never earn us the love we so desperately crave. Transforming Grace will show you just how inexhaustible and generous God’s grace really is. Live confidently in God’s unfailing love!
If you’d like to purchase the book for your own personal study (optional), click the image.
Learn about the theology of service within the local body of believers in this 3-week Equip hour class. PBC 101 not required to attend. Class will be led by Ken Bixby.
April 5 | Spring Cleaning & Work Day
Join us from 8:30-12 PM as we tidy up indoors and out at our first annual Spring Cleaning and Work Day! Refreshments will be provided in the Fellowship Hall.
A separate Email will come out next week on what tools bring.
April 6
We are excited to celebrate the unification anniversary of Welcome Baptist and Palmetto Baptist on Sunday, April 6. More details to come!
March Song of the Month
View our song of the month, As For Me And My House. Lead sheets are available at the Hub for your use on Sundays.
Volunteer Opportunities
Piedmont Women’s Center Born to Run 5k
June 8-11 | VBS
Save the date! Our Vacation Bible School is June 8-11 from 6-8:30 PM, and is for all preschool through completed 5th graders.
Stay tuned for more info. View the PROMO VIDEO HERE!
Lost and Found—New Location in Balcony Stairwell
All lost and found items, including several water bottles, can now 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.
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!
April 6 | 4 PM
Our next T4M meeting will be April 6, and we have the opportunity to hear from Keith Fleming, serving with Institute of Biblical Leadership (IBL). Also, on April 6 we will start a missions program for kids, K5–5th grade. Come hear what the Lord is doing through Palmetto around the world!
Mark Your Calendars!
April 5 – Spring Cleaning & Work Day (Church buildings and grounds)
April 6 – Heritage Sunday
April 6 – T4M Meeting
April 13 – Communion
April 18 – Good Friday
April 19 – Spring Fest
April 20 – Easter Sunday
April 25-27 – Women’s Prayer Retreat
April 27 – Baptism Class
April 27 (Week of) – Last Week of Spring Community Groups
May 4 – PBC 101 begins
May 7 – Church-Wide Fellowships begin (Wednesdays in May)
May 18 – Communion Sunday
May 30-June 2 – Jr/Sr High Summer Camp
More events can be found on our Church Calendar.
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