August 24, 2025

Bryan's Charge to the Church

Pastor: Bryan Glisson Series: From Death To Life

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Message

The Church Challenged—at the 50th Anniversary (Joshua 24) 

Remember the Sacrifice Behind Us

“The Holy Spirit of God
was at work among these men
and, as they continued to talk,
their interest grew.”    
     --Betty McIntyre in “White Unto Harvest”

Resist the Complacency Among Us

Release the Fears & Comforts Within Us

God Tells Joshua: (Joshua 1)
--trust My Promises               --trust My Word
--trust My Direction               --trust My Protection 

Respond to the Vision Before Us

“Sanctify yourselves (prepare yourself),
for tomorrow the LORD
will do wonders among you.”     (Joshua 3:5)

The Fruit Displayed—from the 50th to Today

  • Attendance: from about 180 to just over 1100
  • Baptisms: 782
  • Budget Giving:    Approx $27.6 million
  • Mission’s Giving: Approx $6.1 million
  • Short-term Mission Trip Participates: 821
  • Called to Serve in Full-time Ministry: 21 (4 preparing)
  • Started Mothers Morning Out: 85 Children
  • Started Homeschool Co-op: 160 Children

“Being confident of this very thing,
that He who has begun a good work in you
will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.”  
  (Philippians 1:6)

The Charge to Church Leaders (Ephesians 4)
Provides what is Needed For Ministry (4:11-12a)
Strengthens by Instruction and Encouragement (4:12b)

The Course of the Church
Thrives Together (4:13a)
Experiences God’s Truth (4:13b)
Matures in Faith (4:13c)

The Covenant of the Church
Follows Correct Doctrine (4:14a)
Discerns Correctly (4:14b)
Confronts with Truth (4:15a)

Expects Individual Responsibility:
--grows within the church (4:15b)
--connects within the church (4:16a)
--serves within the church (4:16b)

 

Giving

To Give Online: Click HERE

 

Lead Pastor 

The vote to affirm Jonathan Glisson as Lead Pastor effective August 25 passed at 99%.

 

Men's Breakfast

8:00am—Sept 13—warehouse247
Calling all men of Pleasant City Church! Join us for a time of fellowship, food, & encouragement! This is a great opportunity to connect with other men, build relationships, and be strengthened in your faith. Come hungry and ready to be inspired!
To Register, click: HERE

 

 

Sermon Series

August 31: Gary Marburger will wrap up our "From Death to Life" journy through Ephesians.
September 7: Jonathan Glisson will begin our new sermon series. 

 

Wednesday Summer Connect Group Schedule

August 27: No Wednesday Connect Groups - Back to School Bash
September 3: Return to normal schedule

 

Back To School Bash

August 27 – 6:30-8:00pm
A fun, engaging event for the whole family featuring master illusionist Matt Adams! Bring school supplies for our back to school donation drive.  Invite your friends and neighbors to hear the Gospel message presented in an unique way!

 

PCC 101

11:00 am—August 31—MOVED to warehouse247
Connecting people into the life of our church. Come find out who we are; what we are about; and how YOU can be a part of it!

 

 

Family Camp

September 19-20
Harvest Time Bible Camp—Ellenboro
Camp out Friday night or come Saturday Morning for family activities including horseback riding, fishing, kayaking, hiking, archery, game room, swimming pool, camp games & more!
Cost: $25 per family
For more information or to register, click: HERE

 

Get The Church App

Stay connected with messages, events, giving, and more all in one place! Search “Pleasant City Church” in your app store and download it today!

 

Right Now Media

Right Now Media is an extensive, faith-based video library you can access (completely FREE) whenever and wherever you want—on your phone, tablet, computer, or at home on your TV.

To sign up, click: HERE 

 

Clubhouse Kids Ministry

To view Clubhouse Resources which include: Worship Experiences (Bible Story), Godtime Cards, and Parent Guides: Click HERE

 

warehouse247 Student Ministry

Wednesday 5:30-7:45pm.  A Worship Gathering just for middle and high school students.  Cafe/Games/Worship/Teaching

 

Adult Connect Groups

Don’t miss out on an opportunity to be a part of connecting with the Pleasant City Church family! We offer Connect Groups on Sundays & Wednesdays to help grow our faith.
To learn more or to join a group, click: HERE

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