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St. Patrick

by PGBC

This March 17th many people will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, and pinch their neighbor who is not wearing green. But why do we celebrate? St. Patrick, born in AD 387 in Scotland, was famous for his missionary work in Ireland. During his work there, he allegedly established 300 churches, and led many to the Lord. […]

Sanctuary

by PGBC

The word SANCTUARY has been on my mind this week.  I want to talk about it.  What does it mean? a safe place:  a haven of rest:  a shelter in a storm:  a Holy place:   a place of refuge:  a gathering place. These make me think of God as my Sanctuary…….but, can we be a […]

You Are God’s workmanship

by PGBC

This is and will continue to be one of my favorite verses in scripture, but I confess I have a lot of favorite verses!  Do you realize that you are God’s workmanship?  The New Living Translation says we are His Masterpiece.  You are not an accident and even though you may not feel like you […]

Does God Have a Plan for America?

by PGBC

Just as God made a covenant with Abraham that he would be the “Father” of a great nation God has made a covenant with the founders of our great country from the founding “fathers” to the present day Christians. That if we looked to Him for guidance and believe His word He would give us […]

Choosing Comfort Over Obedience

by PGBC

Back before Christmas Janice and I began to realize that our furniture was getting pretty worn out.  We had our couch and recliner for well over 15 years and it had just gotten to a point where it wasn’t as comfortable as it once was and the workings of it were wearing down.  You see […]

Be More Intentional About Your Growth in the New Year

by PGBC

As 2016 winds to an end it is hard to believe that another year has flown by.  To say that 2016 was an interesting year might be an understatement.  The election season which seemed to start 10 years ago, began so early in the year that it lasted all year long and unfortunately continues to […]

Invite Them!

by PGBC

The Christmas season can be a wonderful time of year.  I enjoy all the Christmas lights that people put up and I like the decorations that my wife puts up around the house.  It still amazes me how early the stores get a jump on the season but even with that I enjoy seeing Christmas […]

Pre-Thanksgiving appreciation!!

by PGBC

As the Thanksgiving season approaches, our family would like to give thanks to PGBC and to everyone who has helped with our transition here to Ellijay from Romania. The awesome response from the church body has been overwhelming, and we truly feel blessed and welcomed here. I am reminded of the Apostle Paul in response […]

Thankful

by PGBC

With thoughts of Thanksgiving and what to be thankful for I would like to tell you about a book we received this past week as a gift. Opal Carney shared a box of books with us as do many of you here.  I am very THANKFUL for you and your generosity. I am THANKFUL for […]