We will have Baptism immediately following the evening service on April 7. If you want to be baptized, bring a towel & change of clothes and attend a brief meeting with Preacher Sam at 5:30pm in the fellowship hall.

Tuesday, April 9, there will be a VBS Work Detail at 6pm in the activity building. Supper will be provided.

Saturday, April 13, the LEAP Ministry will meet in the fellowship hall 10:00am-12:00pm. See Tonya Dotson with any questions.

The teen group will attend a Greenville Drive game on April 26, and the deadline to sign up is Wednesday, April 17. Contact Tony for more information (864-245-0679 or tony@gbtemple.com).

Children’s classes are offered during all church services, which we hope your child will attend (see Tony for a full list). Also, for children staying in the sanctuary, we have Crossway’s new “Kids Sermon Worksheets” available in the box by Tony’s office door.

Please consider volunteering for The In Service Prayer Room and/or the Thursday night Prayer Line. Both sign up sheets are just outside the sound booth.

Pray for our Missionary of the week: Elmer Balcon, Philippines, IBMA

This Week’s Calendar of Events

Sunday, April 7

5:30pm – Prayer Groups (all ages)

Monday, April 8

6:30pm – Seek The Truth Addiction & Support Ministry

Tuesday, April 9

10:00am – Ladies Visitation

6:00pm – VBS Work Detail/activity building

Wednesday, April 10

5:00pm – Church-wide Visitation

6:00pm – Tract Ministry

6:30pm – Discovery Bible Clubs

7:00pm – Teen Church

Thursday, April 11

1:30pm – Ladies Knitting Class/fellowship hall

7:00pm – Bible College

7:00pm – WGGS TV-16 Broadcast

Saturday, April 13

10:00am12:00pm – LEAP Ministry/fellowship hall

THE PASTOR’S CORNER

God truly is awesome! Whatever it is you need – He will deliver. The Bible hits the mark when it says “He will do exceeding abundantly above all we ask or think”!!!

Your friend,

Preacher Sam

Sunday, March 31 is absolutely the last day to sign up for our Church-wide Family Rally, which will be on Saturday, April 20th at 12:00pm.

There will be several children’s activities and teen activities during Spring Break this week. For the specific details and to get the required permission forms, see Tony (864-245-0679 • tony@gbtemple.com).

Georgia Schick is starting a knitting class for all ladies that are interested. The class will be every Thursday (beginning this Thursday) at 1:30pm in the fellowship hall. See Georgia if you have any questions.

The teen group will attend a Greenville Drive game on April 26, and the deadline to sign up is April 17. Contact Tony for more information (864-245-0679 • tony@gbtemple.com).

Children’s classes are offered during all church services, which we hope your child will attend (see Tony for a full list). Also, for children staying in the sanctuary, we have Crossway’s new “Kids Sermon Worksheets” available in the box by Tony’s office door.

Saturday, April 13, the LEAP Ministry will meet in the fellowship hall 10:00am-12:00pm. See Tonya Dotson with any questions.

Pray for our Missionary of the week: Anderson Pregnancy Care, Serving SC

This Week’s Calendar of Events

Sunday, March 31

5:30pm – Prayer Groups (all ages)

Monday, April 1

6:30pm – Seek The Truth Addiction & Support Ministry

Tuesday, April 2

10:00am – Ladies Visitation

Wednesday, April 3

5:00pm – Church-wide Visitation

6:00pm – Tract Ministry

6:30pm – Discovery Bible Clubs

7:00pm – Teen Church

Thursday, April 4

1:30pm – Ladies Knitting Class/fellowship hall

7:00pm – Bible College

7:00pm – WGGS TV-16 Broadcast

Saturday, April 6

5:00pm-8:30pm – Parents’ Night Out (for K-5th grade)

THE PASTOR’S CORNER

Hallelujah! He is alive! Because Jesus lives, we have eternal life and will meet our loved ones again one day. Thank God for EASTER!

Your friend,

Preacher Sam

Sunday, March 24, the Youth Choir will practice at 4pm and then sing in the evening service.

Tuesday, there will be a VBS Work Detail at 6pm in the activity building. Supper will be provided.

Our Church-wide Family Rally will be on Saturday, April 20th. If you haven’t already done so, please sign up as soon as possible!

The teen group will attend a Greenville Drive game on April 26, and the deadline to sign up is April 17. Contact Tony for more information (864-245-0679 or tony@gbtemple.com).

Children’s classes are offered during all church services, which we hope your child will attend (see Tony for a full list). Also, for children staying in the sanctuary, we have Crossway’s new “Kids Sermon Worksheets” available in the box by Tony’s office door.

Sign up sheets for the In Service Prayer Calendar for April and the Thursday night live call in Prayer Line for June to October are available. Please consider volunteering for one or both of these ministries. Sign up sheets are just outside the sound booth.

Pray for our Missionary of the week: Ogie Abalin: Philippines, IBMA: Bataan

This Week’s Calendar of Events

Sunday, March 24

5:30pm – Prayer Groups (all ages)

Monday, March 25

6:30pm – Seek The Truth Addiction & Support Ministry

Tuesday, March 26

10:00am – Ladies Visitation

6:00pm – VBS Work Detail/activity building

Wednesday, March 27

5:00pm – Church-wide Visitation

6:00pm – Tract Ministry

6:30pm – Discovery Bible Clubs

7:00pm – Teen Church

Thursday, March 28

7:00pm – Bible College

7:00pm – WGGS TV-16 Broadcast

THE PASTOR’S CORNER

Now that spring has officially arrived, let’s work at our faithfulness. It’s not too cold or too hot. Vacation season hasn’t arrived either. Try not to miss a single service. God will bless you for it!

Your friend,

Preacher Sam

Tuesday, March 19, there will be a VBS Work Detail at 6pm in the activity building. Supper will be provided.

There will be a bowling trip for the teen group Friday, March 22. The deadline to sign up is Sunday, March 17. See Tony for more information.

Saturday, March 23, there will be a Ladies Brunch at Golden Corral at 11am. See Laura Shaw with any questions.

Sunday, March 24, The Singing Echoes will be singing in our 11:00am service. Do your best to be here!

Also Sunday, March 24, the Youth Choir will practice at 4pm and then sing in the evening service.

Our Church-wide Family Rally will be on Saturday, April 20, 2024! More details will follow soon.
Sign up sheets for the In Service Prayer Calendar for April and the Thursday night live call in Prayer Line for June to October are available. Please consider volunteering for one or both of these ministries. Sign up sheets are just outside the sound booth.

Pray for our Missionary of the week: Ray Godfrey & family, Missions to Idaho

This Week’s Calendar of Events

Sunday, March 17

5:30pm – Prayer Groups (all ages)

Monday, March 18

6:30pm – Seek The Truth Addiction & Support Ministry

Tuesday, March 19

10:00am – Ladies Visitation

6:00pm – VBS Work Detail/activity building

Wednesday, March 20

5:00pm – Church-wide Visitation

6:00pm – Tract Ministry

6:30pm – Discovery Bible Clubs

7:00pm – Teen Church

Thursday, March 21

7:00pm – Bible College

7:00pm – WGGS TV-16 Broadcast

Saturday, March 23

11:00am – Ladies Brunch/Golden Corral

THE PASTOR’S CORNER

March is usually a windy month. The Bible speaks of the Holy Ghost coming as a rushing, mighty wind. Lets pray the Spirit of God has free liberty to breeze over us! Come Holy Spirit! You are welcome here!

Your friend,

Preacher Sam

There will be a bowling trip for the teen group on March 22, and the deadline to sign up is Sunday, March 17. See Tony for more information.

On March 24 The Singing Echoes will be singing in our 11:00am service. Do your best to be here!

Our Church-wide Family Rally will be on Saturday, April 20, 2024! More details will follow soon.

We still have slots to fill for the In Service Prayer Calendar for this month and the Thursday night live call in Prayer Line for June to October. Please consider volunteering for one or both of these ministries. Sign up sheets are just outside the sound booth.

Pray for our Missionary of the week: Ogie Abalin, Philippines, IBMA: Bataan

This Week’s Calendar of Events

Sunday, March 10

5:30pm – Prayer Groups (all ages)

Monday, March 11

6:30pm – Seek The Truth Addiction & Support Ministry

Tuesday, March 12

10:00am – Ladies Visitation

Wednesday, March 13

5:00pm – Church-wide Visitation

6:00pm – Tract Ministry

6:30pm – Discovery Bible Clubs

7:00pm – Teen Church

Thursday, March 14

7:00pm – Bible College

7:00pm – WGGS TV-16 Broadcast

Saturday, March 16

5:00pm-8:30pm – Parents’ Night Out (for K-5th grade)

THE PASTOR’S CORNER

Praise the Lord – anyway! Don’t wait for a special blessing beforehand. God has already blessed you, regardless of your present situation. He deserves all our praise!

Your friend,

Preacher Sam

Sunday, March 3, the Adult Choir will practice at 4:45pm. All choir members, please do your best to be here!

The LEAP Ministry will meet Saturday, March 9 in the fellowship hall, 10:00am-12:00pm. See Tonya Dotson for more information.

Our Church-wide Family Rally will be on Saturday, April 20, 2024! More details will follow soon.

We now have the sign up sheets for the In Service Prayer Calendar for March 2024 and the Thursday night live call in Prayer Line for the dates of June 6 to October 17. Please consider volunteering for one or both of these ministries.

Before going to bed this Saturday night, remember to turn your clocks forward one hour as Daylight Saving Time begins!

Pray for our Missionary of the week: Nathan Sears, Mexico, Peru, LaRoca

This Week’s Calendar of Events

Sunday, March 3

5:30pm – Prayer Groups (all ages)

Monday, March 4

6:30pm – Seek The Truth Addiction & Support Ministry

Tuesday, March 5

10:00am – Ladies Visitation

Wednesday, March 6

5:00pm – Church-wide Visitation

6:00pm – Tract Ministry

6:30pm – Discovery Bible Clubs

7:00pm – Teen Church

Thursday, March 7

7:00pm – Bible College

7:00pm – WGGS TV-16 Broadcast

Saturday, March 9

10:00am-12:00pm – LEAP Ministry/fellowship hall

THE PASTOR’S CORNER

I want to be sure and tell you that I love and appreciate each and every one of you. It is my prayer that the Lord bless you triple for all the blessing you have been to me!

Your friend,

Preacher Sam

The Youth Choir will practice at 4:00pm on Sunday, February 25 and then sing in the 6:00pm service.

Please note that Bible College will be off this Thursday, due to it being a 5th Thursday.

We will have our Church-wide Family Rally on Saturday, April 20, 2024! More details will follow soon.

We now have the sign up sheets for the In Service Prayer Calendar for March 2024 and the Thursday night live call in Prayer Line for the dates of June 6 to October 17. Please consider volunteering for one or both of these ministries.

There will be more information this spring, but please note these dates for our 2024 summer youth activities:
VBS June 3–7
Children’s Camp July 1–5
Teen Camp July 8–12
Back2School Bash August 3

Pray for our Missionary of the week: Miracle Hill Ministries, Serving SC

This Week’s Calendar of Events

Sunday, February 25

5:30pm – Prayer Groups (all ages)

Monday, February 26

6:30pm – Seek The Truth Addiction & Support Ministry

Tuesday, February 27

10:00am – Ladies Visitation

Wednesday, February 28

5:00pm – Church-wide Visitation

6:00pm – Tract Ministry

6:30pm – Discovery Bible Clubs

7:00pm – Teen Church

Thursday, February 29

Bible College is off (5th Thursday)

7:00pm – WGGS TV-16 Broadcast

Saturday, March 2

5:00pm-8:30pm – Parents” Night Out (for K-5th grade)

THE PASTOR’S CORNER

Be thankful always! None of us deserve the blessings we have. Talk to Him regularly and let Him know your appreciation.

Your friend,

Preacher Sam

We will have Baptism immediately following the evening service, Sunday, February 18. If you would like to be baptized, please attend a brief meeting with Preacher Sam at 5:30pm in the fellowship hall. Bring a towel and change of clothes.

Sunday, February 25, the Youth Choir will practice at 4:00pm and then sing in the evening service.

There will be more information this spring, but please note these dates for our 2024 summer youth activities:
VBS June 3–7
Children’s Camp July 1–5
Teen Camp July 8–12
Back2School Bash August 3

Pray for our Missionary of the week: Mark Whiffen, Mexico, BIMI

This Week’s Calendar of Events

Sunday, February 18

5:30pm – Prayer Groups (all ages)

Monday, February 19

6:30pm – Seek The Truth Addiction & Support Ministry

Tuesday, February 20

10:00am – Ladies Visitation

Wednesday, February 21

5:00pm – Church-wide Visitation

6:00pm – Tract Ministry

6:30pm – Discovery Bible Clubs

7:00pm – Teen Church

Thursday, February 22

7:00pm – Bible College

7:00pm – WGGS TV-16 Broadcast

THE PASTOR’S CORNER

February is known as the month of love! Why not show your love to the Lord? Double down on your effort to show Him you care.

Your friend,

Preacher Sam

Wednesday, February 14, RISE will be meeting in the fellowship hall at 11:30 am.

There will be more information this spring, but please note these dates for our 2024 summer youth activities:
VBS June 3–7
Children’s Camp July 1–5
Teen Camp July 8–12
Back2School Bash August 3

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. – John 3:16 KJV

Pray for our Missionary of the week: Manuel Tago, Philippines, IBMA

This Week’s Calendar of Events

Sunday, February 11

5:30pm – Prayer Groups (all ages)

Monday, February 12

6:30pm – Seek The Truth Addiction & Support Ministry

Tuesday, February 13

10:00am – Ladies Visitation

Wednesday, February 14

5:00pm – Church-wide Visitation

6:00pm – Tract Ministry

6:30pm – Discovery Bible Clubs

7:00pm – Teen Church

Thursday, February 15

7:00pm – Bible College

7:00pm – WGGS TV-16 Broadcast

THE PASTOR’S CORNER

Whatever you do – don’t EVER lose your compassion. That is the driving force of Christian service. Keep your heart hot for the Lord and it will automatically be hot toward others!

Your friend,

Preacher Sam

Saturday, February 10, the LEAP Ministry will meet in the fellowship hall, 10:00am-12:00pm. See Tonya Dotson for more information.

The February In Service Prayer Room sign up sheet is now available and we still have slots to fill for the Thursday night live call in prayer line. Both sign up sheets are outside the sound booth.

There will be more information this spring, but please note these dates for our 2024 summer youth activities:
VBS June 3–7
Children’s Camp July 1–5
Teen Camp July 8–12
Back2School Bash August 3

Pray for our Missionary of the week: Kenneth Williamson Family, Virginia

This Week’s Calendar of Events

Sunday, February 4

5:30pm – Prayer Groups (all ages)

Monday, February 5

6:30pm – Seek The Truth Addiction & Support Ministry

Tuesday, February 6

10:00am – Ladies Visitation

Wednesday, February 7

5:00pm – Church-wide Visitation

6:00pm – Tract Ministry

6:30pm – Discovery Bible Clubs

7:00pm – Teen Church

Thursday, February 8

7:00pm – Bible College

7:00pm – WGGS TV-16 Broadcast

Saturday, February 10

10:00am-12:00pm – LEAP Ministry/fellowship hall

THE PASTOR’S CORNER

What a great privilege it is to be able to talk to Almighty God! Ordinary people like us can go into the throne room and make requests to the Great Ruler of the Universe! Don’t miss out – PRAY!

Your friend,

Preacher Sam

January 28, the Youth Choir will practice at 4:00pm and then sing in the service that night.

There will also be a Special Missions opportunity that night, January 28.
The February In Service Prayer Room sign up sheet is now available and we still have slots to fill for the Thursday night live call in prayer line. Both sign up sheets are outside the sound booth.

A look ahead…

Saturday, February 10, the LEAP Ministry will meet in the fellowship hall, 10:00am-12:00pm. See Tonya Dotson for more information.

There will be more information this spring, but please note these dates for our 2024 summer youth activities:
VBS June 3–7
Children’s Camp July 1–5
Teen Camp July 8–12
Back2School Bash August 3

Pray for our Missionary of the week: Kason Bloom & family, Ecuador

This Week’s Calendar of Events

Sunday, January 28

5:30pm – Prayer Groups (all ages)

Monday, January 29

6:30pm – Seek The Truth Addiction & Support Ministry

Tuesday, January 30

10:00am – Ladies Visitation

Wednesday, January 31

5:00pm – Church-wide Visitation

6:00pm – Tract Ministry

6:30pm – Discovery Bible Clubs

7:00pm – Teen Church

Thursday, February 1

7:00pm – Bible College

7:00pm – WGGS TV-16 Broadcast

Saturday, February 3

5:00pm-8:30pm – Parents’ Night Out (for K-5th grade)

THE PASTOR’S CORNER

If your prayer life was a hired job, what would be your job performance? Would you be given a raise? Would you be fired? Would it be a satisfactory job performance? Think it over!

Your friend,

Preacher Sam

Georgia will be singing in our 6pm service Sunday night!

We still have slots to fill for the Thursday night live call in prayer line. The sign up sheet is just outside the sound booth.

There will be more information this spring, but please note these dates for our 2024 summer youth activities:
VBS June 3–7
Children’s Camp July 1–5
Teen Camp July 8–12
Back2School Bash August 3

Sunday, 1/28/24, the Youth Choir will practice at 4:00pm and then sing in the evening service.

Pray for our Missionary of the week: Jun Mejia, Philippines, IBMA

This Week’s Calendar of Events

Sunday, January 21

5:30pm – Prayer Groups (all ages)

Monday, January 22

6:30pm – Seek The Truth Addiction & Support Ministry

Tuesday, January 23

10:00am – Ladies Visitation

Wednesday, January 24

5:00pm – Church-wide Visitation

6:00pm – Tract Ministry

6:30pm – Discovery Bible Clubs

7:00pm – Teen Church

Thursday, January 25

7:00pm – Bible College

7:00pm – WGGS TV-16 Broadcast

THE PASTOR’S CORNER

If there’s one special thing needed in 2024, it is prayer! Be a prayer warrior. You will be blessed and so will the ones you pray for!

Your friend,

Preacher Sam

We’ve only had one Bible College class so far, so it’s not too late to join us this Thursday at 7pm!

We still have slots to fill for… the In Service Prayer Room and also for the Thursday night live call in prayer line. Both sign up sheets are just outside the sound booth.

A friendly reminder: When making donations by check, please
do not combine your tithes and missions into one check. Please make separate checks for your tithes and missions as these go to two separate accounts.

Sunday (1/21) Georgia will be singing in our 6pm service!

Pray for our Missionary of the week: John & Deborah Caudle, Ontario, Canada

This Week’s Calendar of Events

Sunday, January 14

5:30pm – Prayer Groups (all ages)

Monday, January 15

6:30pm – Seek The Truth Addiction & Support Ministry

Tuesday, January 16

10:00am – Ladies Visitation

Wednesday, January 17

5:00pm – Church-wide Visitation

6:00pm – Tract Ministry

6:30pm – Discovery Bible Clubs

7:00pm – Teen Church

Thursday, January 18

7:00pm – Bible College

7:00pm – WGGS TV-16 Broadcast

Saturday, January 20

5:00pm-8:30pm – Parents’ Night Out (for K-5th grade)

THE PASTOR’S CORNER

Lets double down on our dedication. Determine now that this New Year will be the best we’ve ever had! Bless you in advance!

Your friend,

Preacher Sam

Come join us for Bible College Thursday, January 11 at 7pm!

Saturday, January 13 the LEAP Ministry will meet in the fellowship hall, 10am-12pm.

We still need volunteers for… the In Service Prayer Room and also for the Thursday night live call in prayer line. Both sign up sheets are just outside the sound booth.

A friendly reminder: When making donations by check, please do not combine your tithes and missions in one check. Please make separate checks for your tithes and missions as these go to two separate accounts.

See Opaleene to help the family that was burned out.

Sunday, January 21 Georgia will be singing in our 6pm service!

Pray for our Missionary of the week: Hope Children’s Home, Tampa, FL

This Week’s Calendar of Events

Sunday, January 7

5:30pm – Prayer Groups (all ages)

Monday, January 8

6:30pm – Seek The Truth Addiction & Support Ministry

Tuesday, January 9

10:00am – Ladies Visitation

Wednesday, January 10

5:00pm – Church-wide Visitation

6:00pm – Tract Ministry

6:30pm – Discovery Bible Clubs

7:00pm – Teen Church

Thursday, January 11

7:00pm – Bible College

7:00pm – WGGS TV-16 Broadcast

Saturday, January 13

10:00am-12:00pm – LEAP/fellowship hall

THE PASTOR’S CORNER

If you were to have the wrong attitude, there’s no way this will be a HAPPY NEW YEAR! A lot of unhappiness is caused by our wrong thoughts and choices. Make this a GREAT year!

Your friend,

Preacher Sam

We need volunteers for… the In Service Prayer Room and also for the Thursday night live call in prayer line. Both sign-up sheets are just outside the sound booth.

This Monday, Seek The Truth will not be meeting, but you can still reach Russell 864-247-6955 or Genie 864-634-0838 by phone.

This Wednesday, The Discovery Bible Clubs will be off.

A look ahead…

Next Sunday is Genesis Sunday (A new beginning)

Thursday, January 11, first Bible College class of 2024

Saturday, January 13, LEAP meeting, 10am-12pm

Sunday, January 21, Georgia will be singing in our 6pm service

Pray for our Missionary of the week: Home With a Heart, Serving SC

This Week’s Calendar of Events

Sunday, December 31

5:30pm – Prayer Groups (all ages)

Monday, January 1

No Seek The Truth Addiction & Support Ministry

Tuesday, January 2

10:00am – Ladies Visitation

Wednesday, January 3

5:00pm – Church-wide Visitation

6:00pm – Tract Ministry

No Discovery Bible this week

7:00pm – Teen Church

Thursday, January 4

7:00pm – WGGS TV-16 Broadcast

THE PASTOR’S CORNER

Happy New Year! I’m praying that 2024 will be the best year ever. Vow to keep the Lord first all the time. Be blessed!

Your friend,

Preacher Sam

And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
– Luke 2:10, KJV

Do your best to be back tonight for our candlelight service.

Please sign up if you would be willing to volunteer for the Thursday night live call in prayer line 7:00pm-8:30pm during our broadcast. The sign up sheet is just outside the sound booth.

A look ahead…

Monday, 12/25 & next Monday, 1/1, Seek The Truth will not be meeting, but you can still reach Russell or Genie by phone:

Russell (864-247-6955), Genie (864-634-0838)

Wednesday, 12/27 & next Wednesday, 1/3, The Discovery Bible Clubs will be off.

Pray for our Missionary of the week: Gideon International, Worldwide: Starr-Iva Camp

This Week’s Calendar of Events

Sunday, December 24

5:30pm – Prayer Groups (all ages)

Monday, December 25

No Seek The Truth Addiction & Support Ministry

Tuesday, December 26

10:00am – Ladies Visitation

Wednesday, December 27

5:00pm – Church-wide Visitation

6:00pm – Tract Ministry

No Discovery Bible

7:00pm – Teen Church

Thursday, December 28

7:00pm – WGGS TV-16 Broadcast

THE PASTOR’S CORNER

Merry Christmas! May you and your family be happy and blessed. Remember it’s not about anything except JESUS! God bless you!

Your friend,

Preacher Sam

Sunday, December 17, the Adult Choir will practice at 4:45pm and then present our Christmas Play in the 6pm service. All choir members please do your best to be here!

Please sign up if you would be willing to volunteer for the Thursday night live call in prayer line 7:00pm-8:30pm during our broadcast. The sign up sheet is just outside the sound booth.

A look ahead…
Sunday, 12/24, we will have all of our services as usual with our 6:00pm service being a candlelight service.

Mondays, 12/25 & 1/1, Seek The Truth will not be meeting, but you can still reach Russell or Genie by phone:

Russell (864-247-6955), Genie (864-634-0838)

Wednesdays, 12/27 & 1/3, The Discovery Bible Clubs will be off

Pray for our Missionary of the week: Fellowship Tract League, Worldwide: Gethsemane Baptist Temple

This Week’s Calendar of Events

Sunday, December 17

5:30pm – Prayer Groups (all ages)

Monday, December 18

6:30pm – Seek The Truth Addiction & Support Ministry

Tuesday, December 19

10:00am – Ladies Visitation

Wednesday, December 20

5:00pm – Church-wide Visitation

6:00pm – Tract Ministry

6:30pm – Discovery Bible

7:00pm – Teen Church

Thursday, December 21

7:00pm – WGGS TV-16 Broadcast

THE PASTOR’S CORNER

Remember that the Lord loved you enough to give up Heaven and come here so you could go to Heaven. Don’t let ANYTHING take the focus but Jesus!

Your friend,

Preacher Sam

Christmas Activities

Please contact Tony for more information or if you have any questions.

December 16 at 5pm: Teen fellowship at Snelgrove home

December 17 at 6pm: Christmas Play

December 20 Wednesday evening services: Discovery kids will have their Christmas night and the Teens will have their Christmas party.

December 21 at 5pm: Children’s outing (those not yet in middle school) will meet at church to go see Christmas lights and eat dinner.

December 24 at 6pm: Candlelight Service

December 27 at 7pm: New Year’s night for the teen group (those in middle school and above). We will meet at the tabernacle, weather permitting.

December 28 at 3pm: Teen outing (those in middle school and above). We will meet at church then depart for bowling, Christmas lights, and dinner.

For the December 21 and 28 activities, you must contact Tony or sign the form on the teen room door prior to the event so that transportation arrangements can be made.

Sunday, December 10, the Adult Choir will practice at 4:45pm for the Christmas Play. All choir members please do your best to be here!

Sunday, December 10, Preacher Sam would like to meet with everyone that has a CWP at 5:30pm in Wayne Burdette’s Sunday School Class.

Tuesday, December 12, RISE will have a Christmas gathering in the fellowship hall, 4pm-7pm.

If you sponsored a child for Christmas, you need to have all gifts here by this Wednesday, December 13.

A look ahead…
Sunday, 12/17, The Adult Choir will practice at 4:45pm and then present our Christmas Play in the 6pm service

Wednesdays, 12/27 & 1/3, The Discovery Bible Clubs will be off

Sunday, 12/24, we will have all of our services as usual with our 6:00pm service being a candlelight service.

Mondays, 12/25 & 1/1, Seek The Truth will not be meeting, but you can still reach Russell or Genie by phone: Russell (864-247-6955), Genie (864-634-0838)

Pray for our Missionary of the week: Faith & Freedom Ministry, USA

This Week’s Calendar of Events

Sunday, December 10

5:30pm – Prayer Groups (all ages)

Monday, December 11

6:30pm – Seek The Truth Addiction & Support Ministry

Tuesday, December 12

10:00am – Ladies Visitation

4:00pm-7:00pm – RISE Christmas gathering/fellowship hall

Wednesday, December 13

5:00pm – Church-wide Visitation

6:00pm – Tract Ministry

6:30pm – Discovery Bible

7:00pm – Teen Church

Thursday, December 14

7:00pm – WGGS TV-16 Broadcast

THE PASTOR’S CORNER

As we approach this season, of the year be determined upfront to keep the focus on the real meaning.

It’s all about Jesus!

Your friend,

Preacher Sam

Sunday, December 3, the Adult Choir will practice at 4:45pm for the Christmas Play. All choir members please do your best to be here!

Sunday night, December 3, Bible College Graduation will be incorporated into our service.

Saturday, December 9, the LEAP Ministry will meet in the fellowship hall, 10:00am-12:00pm.

Please see Tonya Dotson about sponsorship opportunities for local children in our district as well as children at the children’s home in Peru!

A look ahead…
Sunday, December 10, Adult Choir will practice for Christmas Play
Tuesday, December 12, RISE will have a Christmas gathering,
4pm-7pm in the fellowship hall
Sunday, December 17, Christmas Play in our 6pm service
Sunday, December 24, we will have all of our services as usual with our 6:00pm service being a candlelight service.

Mondays, December 25 & January 1, Seek The Truth will not be meeting, but you can still reach Russell or Genie by phone.

Russell (864-247-6955), Genie (864-634-0838)

Pray for our Missionary of the week: Elmer Balcon, Philippines, IBMA

THE PASTOR’S CORNER

As I counted my blessings, I surely thought of you! You are appreciated. Thank you for all your support down through the years. May God bless you greatly!

Your friend,

Preacher Sam

Sunday, November 26, The Youth Choir will practice at 4:00pm and then sing in the evening service.

Please see Tonya Dotson about sponsorship opportunities for local children in our district as well as children at the children’s home in Peru!

A look ahead…
Sunday, December 3, we will incorporate our Bible College Graduation into our 6:00pm service.

Saturday, December 9, the LEAP Ministry will meet in the fellowship hall, 10:00am-12:00pm.

Sunday, December 24, we will have all of our services as usual with our 6:00pm service being a candlelight service.

Mondays, December 25 & January 1, Seek The Truth will not be meeting, but you can still reach Russell or Genie by phone. Russell (864-247-6955), Genie (864-634-0838)

Pray for our Missionary of the week: David & Mary Helen Wise, Paraguay.

THE PASTOR’S CORNER

Now that “Thanksgiving” is past, don’t stop being thankful. It should be a constant thing. God has blessed all of us GREATLY. Be thankful always!

Your friend,

Preacher Sam

Sunday, November 19, The Perrys will be singing in our 6pm service!

Please see Tonya Dotson about sponsorship opportunities for local children in our district as well as children at the children’s home in Peru!

This Wednesday, November 22, we will have our Thanksgiving Service and Communion.

A look ahead…
Next Sunday, November 26, The Youth Choir will practice at 4:00pm and then sing in the evening service

Sunday, December 3, we will incorporate our Bible College Graduation into our 6:00pm service.

Saturday, December 9, the LEAP Ministry will meet in the fellowship hall, 10:00am-12:00pm.

Sunday, December 24, we will have all of our services as usual with our 6:00pm service being a candlelight service.

Pray for our Missionary of the week: Benny Beckum, Intercessor throughout USA

THE PASTOR’S CORNER
Don’t wait till the end of November to focus on “Thanksgiving.” Do it now! Every day is a blessing, so show the Lord you appreciate it!

Your friend,

Preacher Sam

Sunday, November 12, the Adult Choir will practice at 4:45pm for the Christmas Play. All choir members please do your best to be here!

Sunday, November 12, the Mission’s Committee will meet at 5:00pm in Wayne Burdette’s Sunday School class.

A look ahead…..
Next Sunday, November 19, The Perrys will be singing in our 6pm service.

Wednesday, November 22, Thanksgiving Service and Communion

Sunday, November 26, The Youth Choir will practice at 4:00pm and then sing in the evening service.

Pray for our Missionary of the week: Ben Mayo Family, Serving missionaries worldwide

THE PASTOR’S CORNER
Always speak up for the Lord! So many talk about every subject known to man but are quiet when the conversation should be about Him. Always be BOLD!

Your friend,

Preacher Sam

Sunday, November 5, the Adult Choir will practice at 4:45pm for the Christmas Play. All choir members please do your best to be here!

Saturday, November 11, the LEAP Ministry will meet in the fellowship hall, 10:00am-12:00pm. See Tonya Dotson with any questions.

A look ahead…..
Sunday November 12, The Adult Choir will practice at 4:45pm for the Christmas Play.

Sunday, November 19, The Perrys will be singing in our 6pm service.

Sunday, November 26, The Youth Choir will practice at 4:00pm and then sing in the evening service.

Pray for our Missionary of the week: Anderson Pregnancy Care, Serving SC in pregnancy

THE PASTOR’S CORNER

How many have you won to the Lord? Soul winning is for EVERY Christian! Remember the rewards are coming one day!

Your friend,

Preacher Sam

A big THANK YOU to all of our Halls of Hell workers that helped in any capacity!! We couldn’t have done it without each of you!!

Sunday, October 29, the Adult Choir will practice at 4:45pm for the Christmas Play. All choir members please do your best to be here!

Saturday, November 4, there will be a yard sale to benefit Janice Sloan at Jackie’s Starr Mart at 7:00am. Please see Debbie McGregor or Genie McGaha to volunteer or to donate items for the sale.

Remember to turn your clocks back one hour this Saturday night.

A look ahead…

Sunday, November 5, The Adult Choir will practice at 4:45pm for the Christmas Play.

Saturday, November 11, The LEAP Ministry meets in the fellowship hall, 10:00am-12:00pm. See Tonya Dotson with any questions.

Sunday, November 12, The Adult Choir will practice at 4:45pm for the Christmas Play.

Sunday, November 19, The Perrys will be singing in our 6pm service.

Pray for our Missionary of the week: Victory Bible Press, Herbert Moore: Bible Distributions

THE PASTOR’S CORNER

Remember to change your clocks Saturday night. Daylight Savings Time is coming to a close. Also, remember the times have changed! Also, remember the Lord NEVER changes.

Your friend,

Preacher Sam

All actors in the Halls of Hell program need to be meet Sunday in room 124 of the education building, 3:00 to 5:30. Also, we need donations of water, diet drinks and sprite.

Sunday evening, the Youth Choir will practice at 4:00pm and then sing in the service tonight.

October is Pastor Appreciation Month. We will highlight a Church Leadership member each Sunday evening this month.

Please note that the Discovery Bible Clubs and Teen Church are off this Wednesday due to the Halls of Hell Program.

The Halls of Hell schedule is as follows:
Thursday, October 26, 6:00pm-10:00pm
Friday, October 27, 6:00pm-11:00pm
Saturday, October 28, 5:30pm-11:00pm
Nursery/Children’s area provided each night
For large groups, please call for reservations: 864-617-3459

Saturday, November 4, there will be a yard sale to benefit Janice Sloan at Jackie’s Starr Mart at 7:00am. Please see Debbie McGregor or Genie McGaha to volunteer or to donate items for the sale.

Pray for our Missionary of the week: Thomas Kweder, China

THE PASTOR’S CORNER
Be a prayer warrior! We may not all sing or play an instrument but we CAN pray. Be faithful in every area but especially in prayer!

Your friend,

Preacher Sam