Posts by John Holmes
April 2025 Newsletter
Remember Mel Gibson’s movie The Passion Of Christ? That movie illustrated just how violent a crucifixion was. Crucifixion was a form of execution that originated in the East and was practiced by the Medes, Persians and Semitic peoples (with the exception of the Jewish people). Later the Greeks and Romans adopted the use of this form of execution. (T N S H R E. p. 312). It is believed that the practice of crucifixion originated with the Persians. “Alexander the Great, introduced the practice…
Thursday March 27th Announcements
Here are the announcements for the upcoming worship service and week. Happening This Week Sunday, March 30 GVW Community Hymn Singing, 6:00 PM, First Baptist Graniteville, led by Jimmy Scott and accompanied by Wallace Watkins Wednesday, April 2 No Choir Practice Mark Your Calendar Third Wednesday Ladies Meeting will meet at 10:00 AM, Educational Bldg. Fourth Monday of Each Month Cereus Garden Club meets at 10:00 AM Wednesdays Choir Practice, 6:30 PM Each Sunday 9:45 AM, Adult Sunday School, Educational Bldg. Sunday, March 30 6:00 PM,…
Thursday March 20th Announcements
Here are the announcements for the upcoming worship service and week. Happening This Week Wednesday, March 26 Ladies Meeting 10:00 AM, Ed. Bldg.; 6:30 PM Choir Practice Friday, March 28 Raffle Drawing for wooden figure by Rusty Busbee Mark Your Calendar Third Wednesday Ladies Meeting will meet at 10:00 AM, Educational Bldg. Fourth Monday of Each Month Cereus Garden Club meets at 10:00 AM Wednesdays Choir Practice, 6:30 PM Each Sunday 9:45 AM, Adult Sunday School, Educational Bldg. Sunday, March…
Thursday March 13th Announcements
Here are the announcements for the upcoming worship service and week. Happening This Week Sunday, March 16 6:00 PM, Bible Study, Ephesians 7, Educational Bldg. Wednesday, March 19 6:30 PM Choir Practice Sunday, March 23 Following the service, Spaghetti in BPW Bldg., donations at door for youth trip, see insert Mark Your Calendar Third Wednesday Ladies Meeting will meet at 10:00 AM, Educational Bldg. Fourth Monday of Each Month Cereus Garden Club meets at 10:00 AM Wednesdays Choir Practice, 6:30…
Thursday March 6th Announcements
Here are the announcements for the upcoming worship service and week. Happening This Week Sunday, March 9 6:00 PM, Bible Study, Ephesians 6,Educational Bldg.Tuesday, March 11 12:00 noon, St. John Seniors,Covered dish, BPW Bldg.Wednesday, March 12 6:00 PM Choir Practice Mark Your Calendar Third Wednesday Ladies Meeting will meet at 10:00AM, Educational Bldg.Fourth Monday of Each Month Cereus Garden Club meets at10:00 AM Wednesdays Choir Practice, 6:00 PMEach Sunday 9:45 AM, Adult Sunday School,Educational Bldg. Sunday, March 23 Following the service, Spaghetti inBPW Bldg.,…
March 2025 Newsletter
St. Patrick’s Origins Let us open with a word of prayer. From St. Patrick’s BreastplateChrist be with me, Christ within me, Christ before me, Christ beside me, Christ to win me, Christ to comfort and restore me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ in quiet, Christ in danger, Christ in hearts of all that love me, Christ in mouth of friend and stranger. AMEN. As with most special days and occasions, St. Patrick’s Day has been commercialized. But, March…
Thursday February 27th Announcements
Here are the announcements for the upcoming worship service and week. Happening This Week Sunday, March 2 6:00 PM, Bible Study, Ephesians 5,Educational Bldg. Wednesday, March 5 6:00 PM, Ash Wednesday ServiceNo Choir Practice Sunday, March 9 Daylight Savings time begins, setclocks forward one hour MARK YOUR CALENDAR Third Wednesday Ladies Meeting will meet at 10:00AM, Educational Bldg. Fourth Monday of Each Month Cereus Garden Club meets at10:00 AM Wednesdays Choir Practice, 6:00 PM Each Sunday 9:45 AM, Adult Sunday…
February 20th Announcements
Here are the announcements for the upcoming worship service and week. Happening This Week Sunday, February 23 6:00 PM, Bible Study, Ephesians 4,Educational Bldg. Wednesday, February 26 6:00 PM, Choir Rehearsal MARK YOUR CALENDAR Third Wednesday Ladies Meeting will meet at 10:00AM, Educational Bldg. Fourth Monday of Each Month Cereus Garden Club meets at10:00 AM Wednesdays Choir Practice, 6:00 PM Each Sunday 9:45 AM, Adult Sunday School,Educational Bldg. Sunday, February 23 6:00 PM, Bible Study, Ephesians 4,Educational Bldg. Wednesday, March…
February 13th Announcements
Here are the announcements for the upcoming worship service and week. Happening This Week Sunday, February 16 6:00 PM, Bible Study, Ephesians 3,Educational Bldg. Wednesday, February 19 10:00 AM Ladies Meeting,Educational Bldg. Wednesday, February 19 6:00 PM, Choir Rehearsal Mark Your Calendar Third Wednesday Ladies Meeting will meet at 10:00 AM, Educational Bldg. Fourth Monday of Each Month Cereus Garden Club meets at10:00 AM Wednesdays Choir Practice, 6:00 PM Each Sunday 9:45 AM, Adult Sunday School,Educational Bldg. Sunday, February 16 6:00 PM, Bible…
February 6th Announcements
Here are the announcements for the upcoming worship service and week. Happening This Week Sunday, February 9 6:00 PM, Bible Study, Ephesians 2,Educational Bldg. Tuesday, February 11 12:00 noon, St. John Seniors, BPWBldg. (Changes made, see insert.) Wednesday, February 12 6:00 PM, Choir Rehearsal Thursday, February 13 6:00 PM, Church Council Meeting,Educational Bldg. Pertinent information from this meeting will be discussed during the church service the following Sunday (2/16) MARK YOUR CALENDAR Third Wednesday Ladies Meeting will meet at 10:00AM, Educational…
February 2025 Newsletter
Do We Make Too Big of a Deal Out of Valentine’s Day? Have you ever wondered about the origin of Valentine’s Day? The day is named for a Saint (Saint Valentine) who was executed for his faith. There are legends that are attached to his name. We know how legends are. Legends are stories that are thought to be connected with a person and their legacy even if the legends are not completely true. In fact, it is believed that…
Thursday January 30th Announcements
Here are the announcements for the upcoming worship service and week. Happening This Week Sunday, February 2 6:00 PM, Bible Study, Educational Bldg. Wednesday, February 5 6:00 PM, Choir Rehearsal MARK YOUR CALENDAR Third Wednesday Ladies Meeting will meet at 10:00AM, Educational Bldg. Fourth Monday of Each Month Cereus Garden Club meets at10:00 AM Wednesdays Choir Practice, 6:00 PM Each Sunday 9:45 AM, Adult Sunday School,Educational Bldg. Sunday, February 2 6:00 PM, Bible Study, EducationalBldg. Tuesday, February 11 12:00 noon, St. John Seniors, BPWBldg.…