Week 39

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Good News at The Grove — Week 39

Welcome to The Grove! As we embrace this season of worship, growth, and community fellowship, we invite you to stay connected and get involved. Under the leadership of Pastor Rev. Dr. Johnnie B. Porter, M. Div., let us continue to build God's Kingdom together!

THIS WEEK

• Sunday School — Sundays at 10:00 AM
• Worship Experience — Sundays at 11:00 AM
• PG Community Bible Study — Wednesdays at 7:00 PM EST via Google Meet

UPCOMING EVENTS & HIGHLIGHTS

• Fall Festival & Food Giveaway — Saturday, September 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM at Shady Grove Baptist Church (6379 Fouts Mill Rd, Douglasville), hosted by Pastor & First Lady Springer. Free food and clothing giveaways, music, food & drinks, and health screenings. Open to the community!
• Support Our Pastor — 9th Pastoral Anniversary Celebration at Second Baptist Church of Douglasville, Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM, 8074 Colquitte St, Douglasville, GA. Our own Rev. Dr. Johnnie B. Porter is the guest speaker! Let us travel together and support our pastor.
• Community Conversation with NCUS and Microsoft — Thursday, October 1, 2026 at the Douglasville Conference Center, 6700 Church Street, Douglasville, GA 30134. Douglasville residents: come connect with neighbors, community leaders, and Microsoft representatives; learn how Microsoft's datacenter investment can support Douglasville's growth and future opportunities; and engage over great food while discovering what's ahead for our community.
• Friendship Missionary Baptist Association 2026 Mass Choir — Concert: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 @ 7:00 PM. Tentative rehearsals: Tuesdays, September 22 & September 29 @ 7:00 PM at New Hope. Ministers of music, choir directors, or directresses who would like to submit a song to the choir: contact Eric Ayers at 678-697-7684 or profese@bellsouth.net. Moderator: Pastor A. L. Zollicoffer. Women's Auxiliary President: Dr. Carol Rich. Minister of Music: Eric L. Ayers.
• Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk — Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Hunter Park, hosted by the Mother's Board & Deaconess Ministry. Join us in walking together, standing together, and supporting one another! Wear pink, join with family, or form a church team. Pray with us for all families impacted by breast cancer.
• Pastor Porter's 4th Pastoral Anniversary — Theme: 'Rooted, Resilient, and Reaching Forward' (Nehemiah 2:18) — 'Let Us Rise Up and Build.' Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM — Pastor Yvette Edwards, In Jesus Name Church, Fayetteville, GA. Friday, October 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM — Pastor James McClure, New Life Church of Victory, Carrollton, GA. Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM — Bishop Randy Parker, Greater Mt. Olive Ministries, Douglasville, GA. Celebration details: https://pleasantgrovedouglasville.org/events-one/pastorporthrs4th — Give toward the celebration: https://pleasantgrovedouglasville.org/pay-link/78563f7f-122f-4652-a3ca-d60881e409f3
• Girls & Boys College Fair: Find Your Fit! — Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM at Westlake High School, 2400 Union Road SW, Atlanta, GA 30331. Presented by Thrive USA, Inc. Open to the public — registration is required.
• Church Anniversary Celebration — Sunday, November 15, 2026. Save the date!
• Fifth Sunday: All Choirs Combined Worship — Sunday, November 29, 2026.
• Mt. Prospect Baptist Church Pastoral Retirement Banquet — Honoring Pastor Dr. James E. Potts and family, celebrating 40+ years of faithful service. Saturday, December 19, 2026 @ 2:00 PM at Venue 1625, 1625 Bankhead Hwy, Carrollton, GA 30117. Tickets: $50/person plus fees.

GET CONNECTED

• Text pgmbcme to 84576 to receive church updates, prayer requests, and event reminders directly to your phone.
• Prayer Requests: Need prayer? Submit a prayer request through our Flocknote page: https://pgmbc.flocknote.com/prayer/submit — our prayer warriors will pray over your concern.
• Worship through giving: donate and view updates on our web portal. Every gift helps.

A PRAYER FOR OUR COMMUNITY

To our cherished PG church families, community, and friends, we extend our heartfelt prayers to all those who are currently recovering from illness, facing hardships, or navigating challenging seasons. Let us keep all families in our thoughts and prayers. May we be intentional in showing compassion during these moments, as they truly reflect the love of God.

Thank you to all ministry leaders, volunteers, and supporters who helped put this edition together. Your service builds God's Kingdom daily!

'Inspire, Inform, and Motivate by Faith — Building God's Kingdom'
Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church • 2525 Old Lower River Road, Douglasville, GA 30135 • pleasantgrovedouglasville.org