Service Opportunity Day

We will be hoding our first Service Opportunity Day on Saturday May 30, 2009.  Thanks to all who have signed up to participate.  Sandi will have a list of opportunities available soon.  If you would like to participate, please let me know and we will find soem work needing to be done.  Some from Seekers 3 may be helping out as well.

Happy Memorial Day!

I trust that you and your family will be having an eventful holiday celebration this weekend.  Take particular note of the list of those serving the in Military (see list in the online Trumpet at www.pleasantgrovebaptist.org).  Also, remember to drive safely on your travels.  I will not be in class this Sunday morning, but will be back on May 31, 2009.  

Friend Dy Success

Thanks to all who were faithful  in attending this past Sunday's Friend Day and for those who invited new faces.  Also, to all who helped with the muffins.  A good time was had by all.  Let's not stop there!  Continue to make it priority to be in class and invite those whom you can to attend with us.

This Sunday is Mother's Day and again I hope we have a great turnout.  Remember to honor the Mothers in your life and let them know how much they mean to you this week and especially on Sunday.

Town Hall for Hope

Dave Ramsey, personal financial coach and anti-debt avenger, will be holding a "I am not participating in the recession" live event on Thursday April 23, 2009. Pleasant Grove will be hosting one of the simulcast events live! Please come and attend this two hour event on Thursday evening at 8:00pm. See you there!!!

Marriage Retreat News

The First Annual PGBC Marriage Retreat at Ridgecrest Conference Center will be held this weekend. Two teaching sessions will be lead by Dr. Danny Emery with a chance for dinner and movie on Saturday night. The group will have the opportunity to enjoy the second large screen movie production from Sherwood Church, "FireProof". Be praying for all attending to be fully blessed by God's Word, further connected by challenging fellowship, and find a deeper commitment to their marriage. All activities will conclude on Sunday morning with the observation of a communion service with our Pastor.

Remember "Above all others, we are most blessed!"

Maximum Impact Conference 2009

First Baptist Simpsonville will once again be hosting the satellite broadcast of John Maxwell's Maximum Impact Conference on Friday May 8, 2009.  There is a great list of speakers to motivate and inspire you to greatness.  The top of the list this year is Jack Nicklaus.  I will post more details as they become available.  Go to www.maximumimpactsimulcast.com for more information.

Calling All Extraordinary Women

One of the best Women's conference's to come to the Upstate is back this weekend.  The Extraordinary Women's Conference will be at the BiLo Center this Friday and Saturday, March 27,28.  If you have not had a chance to attend in the past, let me encourage you to make your plans now.  Tickets, full price, are still available at the box office.