Good News at The Grove — Week 42

'Inspire, Inform, and Motivate by Faith — Building God's Kingdom'

Welcome to The Grove! As we celebrate this season of worship, growth, and community fellowship, we encourage you to stay connected and get involved. Led by Pastor Rev. Dr.. Johnnie B. Porter, M. Div., let's continue building God's Kingdom together!

Thank you, esteemed church family.

To every heart and hand that prepared for today's Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk at Hunter Park — thank you. Though the walk was canceled for everyone's safety, your love and willingness to show up did not go unnoticed.

THIS WEEK

• Sunday School — Sundays at 10:00 AM
• Worship Experience — Sundays at 11:00 AM
• PG YFC (Youth for Christ) Bible Study — Tuesdays at 7:00 PM EST via Google Meet
• PG Community Bible Study — Wednesday, October 14 at 7:00 PM EST via Google Meet

UPCOMING EVENTS & HIGHLIGHTS

Happenings at The Grove

Pastor Porter's 4th Pastoral Anniversary — PGMBC and all are invited as we commence Reverend Johnnie B. Porter, M.Div., M.A.C.M., Ph.D., as Pastor and Visionary Leader at 'The Grove' for 4 years! Theme: 'Rooted, Resilient, and Reaching Forward' (Nehemiah 2:18) — 'Let Us Rise Up and Build.'

• Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM — Guest Speaker: Pastor Yvette Edwards, In Jesus Name Church, Fayetteville, GA
• Friday, October 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM — Guest Speaker: Pastor James McClure, New Life Church of Victory, Carrollton, GA
• Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM — Guest Speaker: Bishop Randy Parker, Greater Mt. Olive Ministries, Douglasville, GA

For more information about the celebration, check out the event on our website: https://pleasantgrovedouglasville.org/events-one/pastorporthrs4th

Give toward the celebration: https://pleasantgrovedouglasville.org/pay-link/78563f7f-122f-4652-a3ca-d60881e409f3

• Church Anniversary Celebration — Sunday, November 15, 2026. Save the date as we commemorate another year of God's grace, spiritual growth, and faithful ministry at Pleasant Grove!

• Fifth Sunday: All Choirs Combined Worship — Sunday, November 29, 2026. Experience a powerful morning of praise and worship led by all of our church choirs uniting into one voice!

Community Events

• 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. in partnership with Westlake High School. Connect with top colleges & universities, win scholarships, play college fair bingo, and get answers about admissions, scholarships & more. Open to the public — registration is required.
  

You're Invited!

• Greater Mt. Hermon Institutional Baptist Church Men's Day Celebration — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM, 5788 Stewart Mill Rd, Douglasville, GA 30135. Guest preacher: Elder Tuqwan Jordan (Restoration Tabernacle, Inc.). Theme: 'Be Strong in the Lord' (Ephesians 6:10). Dinner and fellowship follow the morning service. Their Revival Services continue Wednesday, October 21 through Friday, October 23 at 7:00 PM nightly: Wednesday — Dr. Richard Fields (New Bethel Baptist Church, Douglasville); Thursday — Pastor Jonas Ferguson (Showers of Blessings Outreach Ministry, Atlanta); Friday — Dr. Mae Russell (Greater Zion Hill Baptist Church, Smyrna).

• Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church Family and Friends Day — Sunday, October 18, 2026, 70 Zion Hill Drive, Dallas, GA 30157. Dinner will be served at 1:30 PM and the afternoon service begins at 2:30 PM, with Pastor Robert Bryant and the Mars Hill Baptist Church Family of Dallas delivering the message.

• Pilgrim Baptist Church Unity Choir Celebration — Sunday, November 1, 2026. Pastor Porter, PG Music Ministry, and PGMBC Community have been invited as special guests of the Unity Choir's celebration. Details are being coordinated — stay tuned for more information!

• 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.

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!

Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church • 2525 Old Lower River Road, Douglasville, GA 30135 • pleasantgrovedouglasville.org