Inspire, Inform, and Motivate by Faith — Strengthening and Building God’s Kingdom Together
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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!
Regular Scheduled Services
Sunday School — Sundays at 10:00 AM- In Person
Worship Experience— Sundays at 11:00 AM- In Person
PG YFC (Youth for Christ) Bible Study— Tuesdays at 7:00 PM EST via Google Meet
PG Community Bible Study— Wednesdays at 7:00 PM EST via Google Meet
UPCOMING EVENTS & HIGHLIGHTS
Friendship Missionary Baptist Association Pre-Convention Musical — "What A Mighty God We Serve"
Friendship Missionary Baptist Association Pre-Convention Musical — "What A Mighty God We Serve" — Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM, Zion Hill Baptist Church, 70 Zion Hill Drive, Dallas, GA 30157 (Pastor Arthur McCarver). Directed by Betty Burns, Steve Dennis, Min. Marvin Morris, Steven Hickerson, Adrian White, and Eric Ayers, Minister of Music. Moderator: Pastor A.L. Zollicoffer. Women's Auxiliary President: Rev. Carol Rich. Come out and support!
The 151st Annual Session of the Friendship Missionary Baptist Association
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 @ 10:00 AM, and the 116th Annual Session of the Women's Auxiliary — Thursday, October 8, 2026 @ 10:00 AM. Zion Hill Baptist Church, 70 Zion Hill Drive, Dallas, GA 30157 (Pastor Arthur McCarver). Moderator: Pastor A.L. Zollicoffer. Women's Auxiliary President: Rev. Carol Rich.
Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk — Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM, Hunter Park, 8830 Gurley Rd, Douglasville, GA 30134,
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. Your financial support directly benefits community health outreach.
Most importantly: pray with us for all families impacted by breast cancer.
Donate to the Walk: https://pleasantgrovedouglasville.org/pay-link/2b54a5d5-19df-48c6-a208-6c7127d130ec.
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.
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. 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.
- 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!
- 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: available via church website. 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!
