Afraid of Different
Years ago there was an inventor in Switzerland that came up with a new way for watches to operate. He was excited because it was far more accurate and kept time so much better than
Missionaries Coming Home
Many of you are aware of the reality that our International Mission Board has to bring home somewhere between 600-800 missionaries from the mission field. Over the last number of y
What should be the focus of Christians on Thanksgiving?
The original thanksgiving celebration was held by the Pilgrim settlers in Massachusetts during their second winter in America in December, 1621. These Pilgrims, seeking religious f
Pushing Back The Darkness
It is fair to say that the Christian church in America is not impacting culture today the way it did years ago. Even in my 48 years of life I have seen a real decline in the influe
Spiritual Splinters
Dear Church, At the time I am writing this article we have just finished revival services with Steve Freeman. I want to say thank you for faithfully supporting the services in spit
The Infringement Upon Our Religious Freedoms
Since our last newsletter the Supreme Court has redefined marriage. They have said (at least 5 of them) that marriage is not simply a union between one man and one woman it can als
Cooperative Program: Ellijay Style
The need was there, a family in the fellowship at Pleasant Grove in need of a wheelchair ramp. The desire to help was there as well, our Brotherhood Director, Charlie Culp had been
A Great Cloud of Witnesses
We are about to celebrate 157 years as a church on Sunday June 7th as we celebrate Homecoming. While Homecoming is not what it used to be it is still an exciting time to stop and c
Homecoming 2015
Our 157th Homecoming is fast approaching. The Homecoming meal will be held on June 7 in the Fellowship Hall. The individual decorated tables were a big hit last year and we will be
Sisterhood
Attention all ladies, come and join your sisters in Christ at a new ladies group called the PGBC Sisterhood. The idea behind this new group will be to encourage, empower, lift up,
Being Healthy and Well
“How are you?” is the most common greeting we hear. Well, I’m not sure people really want to hear about my aches and pains. But guess who does – GOD. God designed our b
The Marks of Maturity
Just a few weeks ago the world of professional golf crowned its newest major champion as Jordan Speith won the 2015 Masters Tournament in record fashion. At 21 years of age he beca