Making pathways to reach people where they are so they might know and grow in Christ.
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The excitement is growing...
Only 3 weeks until we
LIGHT THE NIGHT FOR JESUS!
We encourage you to wear your neon, light-up, or glow-in-the-dark gear. Non-scary costumes are great too. If you want to go all out... wear a costume that glows or lights up. You can include glow stuff in your trunk decorations too.
MUMS- If you have some mums we can borrow to decorate at this event, please contact Nicole Currin.
GLOW/NEON decor- If you have any blacklights or decor that would help decorate in our Glow/NEON theme, please contact Nicole Currin.
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Piney Grove folks,
we NEED you!
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>>> ALL HANDS ON DECK
We're expecting this to be our BIGGEST FALL FEST YET! Thinking about the crowds at the egg hunt and VBS we're expecting this to be no different. It's the
last big event this year where we need ALL HANDS ON DECK. Using the button provided, please take a look at the list of open spaces & let us know where you can help. For questions, please contact Michelle Frye or Nicole Currin and they can help you get plugged in.
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>>> PRE-REGISTRATION ONLINE
Please be sure to register yourself and those in your family who will be attending Fall Fest. This will help us with our estimates for food, parking, and other planning.
VOLUNTEERS/WORKERS PLEASE REGISTER TOO!
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Save time & Skip the Line...
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>>> SPREAD THE WORD
It's time to get the word out!
Tell your friends, share it on social media, invite your neighbors and co-workers. Be sure to let them know to PRE-REGISTER ONLINE at pineygrovebc.org. Flyers & posters are available to share too.
Let's make sure all of Fuquay and Holly Springs knows about Fall Fest!
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>>> CANDY POUND CHALLENGE
Goal
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1,566 lbs.
Received-to-Date
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258 lbs.
We are expecting LOTS OF KIDDOS and so we need TONS of candy.
Don’t want to shop: No problem. You may give monetary donations towards the candy and we’ll buy it in bulk. Be sure to note that it’s for ’FALL FEST’ on your check or envelope.
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>>> TRUNK-OR-TREAT VEHICLE REGISTRATION
There are a variety of ways to participate in this special section of Fall Fest. Our goal is to get 31 cars. We currently have 14 cars registered.
VEHICLES- You can do any of the following:
- FULL PARTICIPATION- You decorate your own vehicle and hand out candy at your vehicle during the event.
- DECORATE ONLY: You decorate your own vehicle but will need someone else to hand out the candy during the event.
- DONATE VEHICLE: You will donate your vehicle to be used but will need someone else to decorate it for you.
VOLUNTEER- We also need folks to help during the event. Here are some of the ways you can help:
- DECORATE: You can help decorate the donated vehicles.
- HAND OUT CANDY: You can hand out candy at someone's vehicle during the event. (Chairs available if needed)
- GENERAL HELPER: You can help wherever needed at the Trunk-or-Treat area.
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Please let us know
how you will participate.
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>>> CAKE WALK DONATIONS
We need baked goods for the cake walk booth. Any variety of baked goods will be gladly accepted; homemade or store bought are fine. Please use the button provided to let us know how many items you will donate.
DROP-OFF: You may drop-off your baked goods by the church fellowship hall all day on Wednesday, Oct 30th or by noon on Thursday, Oct 31st.
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>>> OCC DONATION BOOTH AT FALL FEST
There will be an Operation Christmas Child booth where we will be collecting the following items:
- crayons
- jump ropes
- princess crowns
- hot wheels
As you are around town, pick up some toys and drop them off. You'll also be able to pick up empty shoeboxes to fill or you may drop off your full shoeboxes as well.
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No sign-up needed,
just come, carve,
& create!
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PUMPKIN CARVING & PAINTING PARTY!
Tuesday, October 29th from 6-8pm
It's BYOP! Bring Your Own Pumpkin(s) to the Fellowship Hall to carve and/or paint. Cider & refreshments will be provided as well. It's going to be a fun pumpkin party!
Some carving supplies will be available but please bring any that you have as well. Painting supplies will be provided. Children 6th grade and younger must have a parent with them to assist. The finished pumpkins will be used in the Pumpkin Lighting Display at Fall Fest. We request that all designs be non-scary and family-friendly.
EXTRA HANDS- we could use a few folks who can assist families with more than one child carving a pumpkin.
CONTEST- There will be categories for children, youth, & adults. Winners will be announced at the Fall Festival on October 31st.
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DISCIP
LESHIP JOURNEY
Begins this Sunday, Oct 13th from 5:30-7pm
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Our fall small group studies will kick-off this Sunday. There is something for all ages so bring the whole family and get plugged in. Growth happens in small groups.
CLICK ON ANY CLASS TITLE BELOW TO SEE A FULL DESCRIPTION AND/OR VIDEO PREVIEW
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Class led by:
Pastor Steve Gordon
Room: 116
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Class led by:
John Forman
Room: Choir Room
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Class led by:
Proverbs 31 leaders
Room: Annex
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Class led by:
Mike Mallett
Room: 210
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OFFERING ENVELOPES FOR 2020
*Your Action Required*
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In an effort to be good stewards, we will be using a new vendor for offering envelopes for the coming year. This will not only reduce our expense, it will also serve as a fresh new customized way for you to get your envelopes. They will be pre-printed with your name, envelope number, and other things that will save you time.
IF YOU WANT OFFERING ENVELOPES FOR 2020 YOU MUST REQUEST THEM. Please use the button provided to submit your request or contact the church office at 919.552.3522.
ALL REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED
BY OCT 31st
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NOTE: if you do not need a full set of envelopes, we will still continue to provide single envelopes in the pew racks, classrooms, and PGI boards.
PUSHPAY USERS- If you use our online giving portal and don't need envelopes, then you DO NOT need to submit a form. Thanks!
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We are so very excited to begin our new ministry with you all and are so looking forward to seeing what God is going to do in the coming years as we minister together. We thank you for all of your love, encouragement, and acceptance over the past couple of weeks and we look forward to getting to know you all better as we all move forward and seek what God has next for all of us. If there is anything that we can do for you, please let us know.
Blessings,
Mike & Karen Mallett
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WHAT IS JOY?
Joy is the ministry for senior adults 50+ at Piney Grove Baptist Church. This group typically meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month for meals, outings, guest speakers, or special events. Anyone in the church and the community who would like to participate is welcome to join in.
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NORTHWOOD TEMPLE CHURCH DINNER THEATRE
Saturday, October 19th
The Joy Group will head down to Fayetteville to enjoy the comedy dinner theatre show entitled
Here Comes the Grudge: What Do You Do When A Long-Forgotten Grudge Suddenly Gets Your Goat All Over Again?
Tickets are $25 each and include dinner and the show. There are tickets still available. Sign-up by emailing
info@pineygrovebc.org or by calling the church office 919-552-3522.
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YOUTH EDGE
Wednesday nights
6:15 pm
Game Room Opens
7:00 pm
Worship & Bible Study
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Developing Deeper Discipleship
Sunday, Oct 13th
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Begins with snack supper at 5:30 pm and ends at 7pm.
Two studies being offered....
- Defined (Girls class and separate guys class)
- Reasonable Faith (Co-Ed)
If you're a parent that would like to provide one of the suppers please let Alex know.
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Lunch will be held in the Youth Building at 12:30 pm for all youth and their families. Newcomer youth families are invited as well. It's always a great time of laid back food, fellowship, and fun!
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CHURCH BUS DRIVERS NEEDED
While you don't need superpowers, you would definitely save the day if you can serve as one of our church bus drivers. If you have a CDL license
or would be willing to obtain one (at no cost to you)
, then join the team! We need additional folks who can drive the big church bus for activities such as youth trips, senior adult trips, and other events. All events are scheduled in advance so you can plan ahead. If you can be one of our bus driver heroes, please contact the
church office
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PRESCHOOL & CHILDREN'S CHOIRS
Meet each Sunday @ 5:30-7:00 pm
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Parents, bring your kiddos and let them get creative and lift their voices to the Lord through the Piney Grove Kids worship arts and music program. Throughout the school year (Sept- May) they will sing, dance, play instruments, and even create Christmas and Easter productions to share Jesus with others.
- Preschool (ages 3 years old - Kinder) meet in the Preschool department, Room 114.
- Children (grades 1st-6th) meets in the Choir Room 111. They are learning a Christmas musical entitled, "The Little Drummer Dude." This is a fun musical with a lot of speaking parts and upbeat songs! Performance is scheduled for December 8th at 6 pm.
This program is always free and all children are invited.
It's not too late to get in on the fun!
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1st Meeting This Sunday, Oct 13th
4:30pm in the Annex
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This kouncil will meet monthly with his/her peers and the children’s minister and be responsible for coming up with specific ideas for the children’s ministries offered here at Piney Grove. Kid tested, Kid approved! We will have a child representative from each grade level to participate. If your child is interested in serving on this kouncil, please submit their name to
Michelle Frye.
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POTLUCK & BLESSINGS BAG EVENT
for Mission Friends & Women on Mission will be held on Saturday, November 2nd from 5-7pm in the Fellowship Hall.
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*NEW*
PINEY GROVE KIDS WORSHIP IS UNDERWAY!
Sunday mornings at 11:00 am
Please pick up Infants-Kindergarten first in the preschool department and then head to the Fellowship Hall to pick up your 1st-6th grader. Kids will not be allowed to leave the Kids Worship area until they are picked up by a parent or a youth age 13 or older.
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ATTENTION PARENTS-
New Sunday School Pick-Up Procedure
For the Kid’s Sunday school hour, we've implemented a new procedure to ensure the safety of our precious little ones. All children ages 3 years old through 4th grade must be picked up from their Sunday School classes by either a parent or older youth (age 13 or older) sibling. Teachers have been asked not to let children leave the classroom. Please be sure to pick them up promptly at 10:45 am. If your own personal Sunday School class runs later than 10:45 am, please step out of your class and pick-up your child(ren). Sunday School teachers will be prevented from serving elsewhere if they are having to stay with the children past 10:45 am. It is VERY important that you pick-up your child after Sunday School and pick them up on time. Thank you in advance for your cooperation!
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MONTHLY MISSION COLLECTIONS
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Operation Christmas Child
OCTOBER COLLECTION ITEMS:
- small toys
- Small Lego sets
- small stuffed animals
- school supplies
- clothing items such as shorts, t-shirts, socks, shoes)
- any other items you want to give
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Food Crop
OCTOBER NEEDS:
- Cornbread Stuffing
- Cranberry Sauce
- Green Beans
- Cor
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Collections bins are located in the hallway across from the library.
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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
It's time for our annual support of Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child, a mission project led by our Women on Mission and Girls in Action. We are starting projects that will lead up to our big OCC weekend on November 22-24.
PIGGY BANKS FOR SHOEBOX SHIPPING
Please support our Girls In Action (GA's) who are raising money for Operation Christmas Child Shoebox shipping which is $9.00 per box. Please consider taking a piggy bank to fill with your change, paper money, or check (payable to Piney Grove BC) and return to your Sunday school classroom no later than November 17th. These piggy bank's will be picked up each Sunday from your classroom. If you want your money to be listed on your church contributions, please be sure to include one of your offering envelopes with your name on it in the piggy bank.
PACK A SHOEBOX
It's time to start packing your OCC shoeboxes. Empty shoeboxes (label & instructions enclosed) are available in the room next to the Welcome Center. Please remember to enclose $9.00 for shipping. When your box is filled, please return it to the same room.
For questions, please contact Sandra King 919.552.6785.
Thank you for bringing joy to children
all over the world!
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BAPTIST MEN
As usual, the Piney Grove Baptist men have been hard at work. This past weekend they built a handicap ramp at the home of a lady they have been supporting for some time now. While the ramp will be a practical gift that will be helpful for years to come, we know it's the love of Christ shared by all of these gentlemen that will truly leave a lasting impression on her heart.
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HANDS OF LOVE
Meets the 1st & 3rd Mondays of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. This group loves to knit and crochet and they use their talents to make lap robes, blankets, beanies, scarves, and other items for those in need of a little comfort and hope. Anyone interested is invited to participate.
Hands of Hope contacts are:
Robin Rowell (919.810.6491) or Terry Baker (919.552.2279)
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REMINDERS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
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CHURCH SAFETY & SECURITY
October is Church Safety and Security month so we'd like to give you an update on some safety matters around the Ridge.
- On September 21st we had a good group of children and youth workers complete a full day of First Aid and CPR certification. Thank you, Jeff Willis, for leading this training event. For those who weren't able to attend this training day, another one will be provided in the spring of 2020.
- Eleven members of our church safety team recently completed the required annual training. All of our dedicated safety team members work diligently behind the scenes to keep everyone at Piney Grove safe. In fact, they are currently working on a full safety and security plan for Fall Fest. We extend a BIG THANK YOU to all these folks for making safety a top priority.
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BACKGROUND CHECKS
Per the child protection policy that was voted upon by Piney Grove, a national criminal background check is required for all workers and volunteers working with children and youth under the age 18. This information will be held strictly confidential between the children and youth ministerial staff, and only if necessary, the senior pastor. Volunteers and workers without a completed cleared background check by January 1, 2020 will not be able to work with children under the age of 18. If you are currently working with children and youth, please expect an email from Michelle Frye or Alex Gonzalez with a link to provide consent to have your background check completed.
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CHURCH OFFICE-
Please be aware
We're in the process of upgrading our telephone system, internet, and software programs. We are experiencing some delays and occasional outages with these changes in addition to learning new programs. Please bear with us if things are a bit behind or slower then usual in getting completed.
Thank you in advance. We appreciate your continued patience as we work through the challenges and get things running smoothly once again. If you have a question or concern, please contact Office Admin,
Holly Baldwin.
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D
ear Piney Grove Baptist Church,
Thank you for giving faithfully to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. Your congregation was one of the top givers, and I am so grateful for your sacrificial generosity and shared determination that everything we do is all about the gospel.
Serving together,
Kevin Ezell
North American Mission Board
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Dear Piney Grove Church family,
We would like to thank you for your acts of kindness and prayers during the loss of our father, Nelson Bennett. Please continue to keep our mother Betty Bennett in your thoughts and prayers.
Many Thanks,
The Bennett Family
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Interested in:
- becoming a member of Piney Grove?
- Baptism?
- accepting Christ as your personal savior?
- getting connected in a small group?
- ways to serve through Piney Grove?
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It's easy! Click the button provided or call the church office 919.552.3522. Pastor Steve and the other staff members are always ready to help you in learning more about taking next steps.
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1 Jeremy Stephens
2 Judy Spivey, Donna Willis
3 Vickie Biegel, Joy Wall
4 Diane Anderson, Anita Harrison, Abby Jones, Jo Westbury
5 Richard Gould, Stu Keeter, Nikki Sargent
6 Margaret Chandler, Brett Pearce
7 Judy McGee
8 Ruth Dickens, Jim Harrington, Andrew Lawrence, Mike Macon, Steve Sargent
9 Dylan Currin
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10 Leigh Ann McIver
11 Ethan Stephens, Jase Stephens
12 Caitlin Annas
14 Tanner Baker, Darlene Keith, Sherri Mathis, Cindy Potter, Faith Van Deusen
15 Linda Blackwelder, Joey Pearce, Diann Scholl
17 Shannon Roberts, Emmerson Smith
18 Andrea Walker
19 Derek Drake, Dalton Green, Wade Vuncannon
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20 Wesley Deyton, Joe Dickens, Michael Johnson, Jr., Robbie Sneed
22 Tyler Cole, Jennifer Klink
24 Ruby Ragan, Don Railsback
27 Amy Bass, Tracy Stanley
28 Judy Lawrence,
29 Kristin Watts, Katie Wood
30 Cliff Bumgardner, Curt Tomlinson
31 Kathy Fuller
Did we miss someone?
Everyone is important to us. Please let us know so we can add them to our database!
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Betty Bennett
Ann Brown
David Chandler
Lillie Farmer
Pat Giuliani
Nancy Godwin
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Shannon Mathis
Edith Ragan
Mary Lee Rollins
Gail Spence
Margie Wester
Katie Marie Wood
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Don't miss a thing!
Our online church calendar always has the latest & greatest dates and times for all church activities.
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DATE
September 1
September 8
September 15
September 22
September 29
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ATTENDANCE
297 (130/167)
297 (157/140)
271 (144/127)
251 (144/107)
307 (136/171)
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OFFERING
$ 16,456
$ 16,818
$ 18,081
$ 13,619
$ 11,964
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BLDG.
FUND
$ 2,215
$ 2,015
$ 2,485
$ 1,805
$ 1,130
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Amount Needed Per Week: $ 16,731
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