The Grove On Straight Street Report

July 7, 2024

HOMEBOUND-CARE FACILITIES   

  • Bobbie Farrar
  • Alberta Mosley
  • Gail Manghram
  • Jimmie Starr
  • Harriett Walters
  • Deacon James Monroe

HOSPITAL

  • NONE

SICK

  • Samatha Moreland
  • Tyrell McNary-Curry (Jackie Taylor's grandson)
  • Diane Harris
  • Rosetta Jones (Pat Bailey's Mother)
  • Linda Selmon (Tilwanja Lucas' mother)
  • Cynthia Simmons (Emanuel McDonald's sister)

BEREAVEMENT

  • Brown & Montfort Family (Alvester's sister and Mother Bee sister-in-law)

OUR MILITARY

  • Patrick Jones
  • Jarell Morgan
  • Kelton Morgan
  • Curtis Green
  • Alexis Parker
  • Mekellous Bailey

UPCOMING CHURCH EVENTS

  • Faith Over 50 Thursday, July 11 at 1 pm
  • Manna Ministry Food Giveaway, July 18, 9 -noon
  • NEWGEN Youth Trip, July 27,

  • Men’s Weekend (September 21-22)
  • Homecoming (October 27)
  • Women’s Weekend (Nov 15-16)


NON-CHURCH EVENTS

  • Teacher's Summit July 15-18



A Pastoral Perspective

Greetings,


In an effort to build unity within the New Piney Grove family, our pastor is implementing a “Small Group” ministry starting in August. Participants will meet during Faith Development sessions on Sunday mornings at 8:30 and/or Wednesday evenings at 6:45. 


As followers of Christ, we are called to keep growing spiritually, to keep being conformed to the image of Christ, to keep building God’s Kingdom, to keep sharing the Gospel, to continue being ambassadors for Christ, to keep using our giftedness, and to keep on making disciples. This can often be more effective in small groups.


The closeness of a small group has the potential to inspire sharing and openness, but they can also build trust and a strong bond. The intimacy that small groups can develop will be a long-lasting friendship.


Small groups are 12 or fewer individuals who share similarities. The individuals to lead these groups are:

  • Singles  -  Bonita Tharpe
  • Marriage – Nate & Alicia Friend
  • Young Adults – Kalaya Lee
  • Children – Brandon Lee
  • Men’s – Jeremy Walker
  • Women’s – Tilwanja Lucas
  • Senior’s – Felicia Raushan

Leaders have the discretion to set up the time and arrangements. But the theme of all lessons will be “Love Without Limits.” If you desire to join one of our small groups, please reach out to the facilitator above.


Regular Faith Development sessions will continue for those who choose not to participate in the Small Group Ministry.




Pastor Emeritus Dave, sowing HIS seeds