Easter is just around the corner! And while our Easter services & activities will be totally digital this year, we’re excited to share with you the new ways we will celebrate Easter as a church family and community. We can see and feel God moving in our midst and this Easter will truly be one-of-a-kind!
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Pastor Steve will begin Holy Week with a special message kicking off our Journey to Easter.
Message Title:
The Praise He Deserves
Scripture:
Luke 19:39-40
We will also have other online activities including a Children's Sermon by Mrs. Michelle, Adult Sunday School lessons by Pastor Mike, Youth Sunday School via Zoom with Pastor Alex, and Children's Sunday School lessons provided by various teachers. Share the links with your friends and neighbors.
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Each day through Saturday a different staff member will share a morning devotion online that will create the pathway to Resurrection Sunday.
- Monday (Pastor, Mike Mallett)- Jesus Clears the Temple
- Tuesday (Minister, John Forman)- Jesus Goes to the Mount of Olives
- Wednesday (Minister, Michelle Frye)- Holy Wednesday
- Thursday (Pastor, Steve Gordon)- Passover & the Last Supper on Maundy Thursday
- Friday (Pastor, Alex Gonzalez)- Trial, Crucifixion, Death, & Burial on Good Friday
- Saturday (Peggy Garner)- Saturday in the Tomb
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SATURDAY, APRIL 11th from 10:00 am-4:00 pm
We invite EVERYONE to stop by the church Fellowship Hall for a DRIVE-THRU distribution of educational materials for Easter Sunday.
- Each family will receive a Worship Bag that includes Lord's Supper elements, song lyrics, devotional materials, and some other special Easter surprises.
- We will also have 'He Is Risen' Easter Bags for the first 100 children. These bags will include an interactive activity for use during the Children's Sermon on Easter Sunday as well as several Easter goodies for the kids to enjoy.
- The first 150 families will receive a LIVE BUTTERFLY for release on Easter Sunday!
WHEN YOU ARRIVE
Enter the parking lot from Academy Street (Hwy 42) near the Youth building. Drive up next to the double doors going into the Fellowship Hall.
DO NOT GET OUT OF YOUR VEHICLE.
A staff member will bring your bag(s) to your vehicle.
For homebound/shut-in folks, if you do not have someone who can pick-up your Easter kit for you, please contact your Deacon to arrange for your bag to be delivered.
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He is Risen!
SUNRISE SERVICE - LIVE Online at 6:45 am
Grab a cup of coffee, get cozy on the couch, and let's share in a special time of music and a devotion as we watch the sun rise together.
EASTER WORSHIP CELEBRATION SERVICE- LIVE Online at 10:00 am
Get out your Easter Worship Kit (that you picked up on Saturday), turn off all distractions, and let's enjoy an Easter Sunday Celebration together that will include the Lord's Supper, Worship through music, a meaningful message from Pastor Steve, an interactive Children's Sermon, and more ending with a
LIVE BUTTERFLY release
! This will be a truly unique Easter as we celebrate our risen Savior!
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DARE I SAY DANCE?
“Let them praise His name with dancing and make music to Him with stringed instruments and drums.” Psalm 149:3
A touchy topic… For some, both dancing and drums is not something they desire or relate to when it comes to worship, for others, it’s not even an after-thought. So, my goal here isn’t to say that one must dance or must play drums or any other instrument in order to worship. Because true worship comes from a contrite heart, one who approaches the Lord with humility. And yet, there are times when our joy should overflow with a worship that causes us to move… dare I say dance?
Don’t worry, you will rarely see me dancing (Thank goodness for that!)… it’s not one of my good traits. But, I do dance at home with my family when a great song is played. You know its not good when they begin to laugh at me… Ha! You might see me moving ever so slightly on stage when the song moves me so.
How about these verses…
“You have turned my mourning into dancing…”
Psalm 30:11a
“A time to weep and a time to laugh;
A time to mourn and a time to dance.”
Ecclesiastes 3:4
“Praise Him with drum and dancing;
Praise Him with stringed instruments and trumpets.”
Psalm 150:4
All in all, the Bible is clear on the instruction and in different ways to worship God. Some scripture refers to bending down on our knees, some with hands lifted up, some with tears that flow and clapping of hands. Too often, we pick and choose what fits us personally, rather than what God directs and guides us to follow in. Just know that I am only repeating what God’s word actually says. Even I struggle with certain forms of worship. But I can’t argue with the word of God. When we worship, we are commanded to worship in spirit and in truth (John 4:23-24).
So… next time a great upbeat (Christ-Centered) song comes on the radio (no matter the style)… if it causes you to move a little… do it for the Lord.
In Christ Alone,
John
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ONLINE & LIVE ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
CHILDREN'S SERMON
Each Sunday morning beginning at 8:30am
MISSION IMPOSSIBLE
for RA's, GA's, & Mission Friends
each Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm
via ZOOM meeting
KIDS SUNDAY SCHOOL
provided by several of the PGKids
Sunday School teachers.
Lessons are either posted on the
PGKids Facebook group, sent via email,
and/or links posted on Vimeo.
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Over 25 Kids logged on to Zoom
last Wednesday night for
Mission Impossible with Mrs. Michelle!
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KIDS KOUNCIL MEETING ON ZOOM
April 19 // 4:00PM Mrs. Michelle will email out the meeting code.
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SURPRISE PARADE
Last week several of the Piney Grove kids and families surprised Mrs. Michelle and her family with a drive through parade. It was wonderful to see all the smiling faces, creative posters, and to hear their sweet voices. #PGKIDSRock #WeAreFamily
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Online and LIVE Activities for Youth
Sunday School via Zoom
Each Sunday at 11:00 am
Wednesday Night EDGE Worship LIVE
Each Wednesday at 7:00 pm
Daily Video message from Pastor Alex
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Youth Sunday School via Zoom
Screen Shot from Last Sunday
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SAFE AT HOME
Safe at Home! That is my prayer for you all during these crazy days we are living in. I wanted to update you all on things as best I can right now. Obviously, all of our monthly meetings are cancelled until further notice. As of right now, our Fall trip to PA is still on and I will make a decision on that as soon as I feel we need to. I am hopeful that things can get back to normal before too awful long.
I want to say a very special thank you to those of you who have donated food or financially to the food drive. We have collected a really good amount of food at this point and we are excited about those who will be coming by who are in need. I also want to ask that you please let us know if you have any needs at all. If you can’t get out or prefer not to get out and need someone to pick up groceries for you just call the office and let them know or contact your deacon. We have volunteers ready to help you. If you can’t afford groceries or need a hot meal or two let us know that as well. We also have people ready to help with that too.
I want you to know that I love you all and miss you greatly. I am praying for you and looking forward to the day we can once again get together for some great fellowship and encouragement. Stay connected to us on the website and through the video studies and sermons.
God bless,
Pastor Mike
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MONTHLY MISSION COLLECTIONS
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Food Crop
APRIL
Cereal (any kind)
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Operation Christmas Child Collection
APRIL
- flip flops (boys/girls)
- bandanas
- puzzles
- kazoos
- slinky
- crayons
- coloring books
- school supplies
- tea sets
- yo-yo’s
- Ziplock bags (gallon size)
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Collection bins are in the hall across from the library.
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ANNIE ARMSTRONG EASTER OFFERING
PGBC 2020 GOAL: $3,400
Only one week left to donate to this year's Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. 100% of the offering goes to support North American Missionaries. Check out this video about the offering by one of our Girls-in-Action.
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Girl-in-Action, Ava, shares a quick message about
the Annie Armstrong Offering
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GUATEMALA TEAM ZOOM MEETING
MONDAY APRIL 6 // 7:30 pm
For all those going on the trips, please plan to join the online meeting. Pastor Alex will be sending out the zoom meeting code and link.
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HOT MEALS & SHOPPING
ASSISTANCE FOR SENIORS
There are volunteers available to prepare and deliver hot meals to Piney Grove Senior Adults and shut-ins who cannot get out to the stores and prepare meals for themselves. We also have volunteers available to serve as personal shoppers to Piney Grove Senior Adults and shut-ins who cannot do their shopping. Volunteers will get grocery lists from our Senior Adults, go to the store for them, and them drop the items back off to their home.
If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, please contact your Deacon or submit a request using the button provided.
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FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Food bags will be given out to those in need
Mondays & Fridays
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The drive thru lane will be clearly marked when arriving at the youth building. Recipients DO NOT need to leave their vehicles. A volunteer will bring the food out to each vehicle.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS & REMINDERS
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PRE-STUFFED EASTER EGGS-
We need more eggs!
The Children's Ministry Team is putting out one last call for pre-stuffed Easter eggs. These will be used for special Easter bags for the children at Piney Grove. You may drop-off the eggs through this Wednesday, April 8th.
PLEASE LABEL THE BAGS OF EGGS WITH THE TYPE OF CANDY THAT'S INSIDE.
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BLOOD DRIVE-
Save the Date!
Piney Grove Baptist will be hosting a community blood drive through the Red Cross on
Monday, April 20th from 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
. The drive will be held in the PGBC Youth Building. Please mark your calendar now so you won't miss this important event. Your participation WILL SAVE LIVES!
More details coming soon.
Event Coordinator: Tracy Gonzalez
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PRAYER MINISTRY
The new prayer ministry at Piney Grove Baptist is off to a great start. We've had folks step up to be part of this team. We've also received several prayer requests through the online request form. We encourage you to share your prayer needs as well as praises. Remember to let your friends and family know about this resource as well.
If you're interested in being a member of the
Prayer Team
, you can do that from the Prayer page of the website as well.
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1 Shannon Hamel
2 Kim Capps, Avery Howard, Sandra King
3 Nancy Godwin
4 T.C. Burns, Tim Stowell
9 Linda Jones, Kendall Lux
10 Tammy Norton, John Pearce
12 Brooke Prusik, Gary Selvidge, Ronnie Stepehnson
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13 Jackie Sanchez
14 R.J. Currin, Andrew Fry
16 Lisa Russell, Bobbie Tutor, Katie Walker, Mary Ann Wortham
19 Jennifer Baker
20 Faye Vuncannon
22 Jane Holland, Chris Prusik
23 Paul Wilder
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24 Jessica Henderson
25 Corey Frye, Will Walker
28 Tim Roberts
29 Christina Coston, Chelsea Hayner, Kim Norton, Noah Todd
30 Toni Currin, Marissa Smith
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
Lillie Farmer
Pat Giuliani
Nancy Godwin
Shannon Mathis
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Edith Ragan
Mary Lee Rollins
Gail Spence
Margie Wester
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DATE
March 1
March 8
March 15
March 22
March 29
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OFFERING
$ 17,766
$ 18,501
$ 6,484
$ 8,934
$ 15,433
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BLDG.
FUND
$ 3,695
$ 1,510
$ 720
$ 1,290
$ 2,330
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ATTENDANCE
299 (131/168)
282 (116/166)
N/A
N/A
N/A
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Amount Needed Per Week: $ 17,241
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