Worship Opportunities
Sunday
9:00 AM & 10:30 AM – Morning Worship Services
Tuesday
Men’s Prayer Breakfast with Pastor Bob at 8:00 AM in the Fellowship Center
Prayer Service at 11:00 AM in the Johnson Prayer Chapel
Wednesday Night
Join us for Pastor’s Bible Study at 7:00 PM in the Dining Center.
Upcoming Events
New Comers’ Luncheon
REGISTER ONLINE HERE
If you are new to Praise, want to learn more about our church, are interested in joining our church family, or are a new member, you are invited to our New Comers’ Luncheon on Sunday, September 22 in the Dining Center following the 10:30 AM worship service. Please register at the link above. Please contact Pastor Jeff at 864-879-4878 or jshirley@praisecathedral.org with any questions. We look forward to getting to know you better.
Friends Gathering
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Join us for Potluck Meal & Game Night at our Friends Gathering on Saturday, September 27 at 6:30 PM in the Dining Center. It will be a great night of fellowship. Bring your favorite snack to share. Childcare will not be provided. Contact Brett Hunt at me@bretthunt.com with any questions.
Volunteers Needed
If you are interested in volunteering in the children’s department, please stop by the Children’s Center and see Sandra Hunt for elementary, Tara Cole for preschool, and Melanie Raynes for nursery. We are looking for teachers, assistant teachers, and mentors. This is a fun, exciting, and rewarding ministry, and you will not regret volunteering. Please note: All volunteers will need to be a member of Praise for at least six months and will also require a background check before serving.
Fall Basketball
REGISTER ONLINE HERE
Fall basketball registration is now open for K4 through high schoolers and adult men & women. We will have new jerseys this year and all participants are required to purchase. The cost for the new jersey and registration will be $50 and will be due at the time of registration. Practice will begin the week of October 7. The practice schedule is located on the registration page. Register at the link above. Please contact Michael Good at mgood@praisecathedral.org with any questions.
Candy Needed
Praise Kids needs new, unopened bags of candy for Hallelujah Night. Donations can be dropped off at the Children’s Center, the Connect Center in the church foyer, or at the church office.
Hallelujah Night
REGISTER ONLINE HERE
Our annual Hallelujah Night will be Wednesday, October 30 and we need volunteers to decorate their vehicle and hand out candy for the trunk or treat line. Please register at the link above if you are able to participate in this event.
Veterans Outreach
Information Form
If you are a Veteran or know a Veteran who would like to be a part of our new Veterans’ outreach group please fill out the form found in the link above.
Nursing Homes
If you are interested in helping with the nursing homes, please contact Pastor Chris at 864-879-4878 or ccriswell@praisecathedral.org.
DEPARTMENT NEWS
PRAISE KIDS
Pastor Donna Burdette
dburdette@praisecathedral.org
Praise Kids’ Service Times
Sunday
9:00 – 9:45 AM: First Service Children’s Church
10:00 AM: Small Groups (Sunday School)
9:45 – 10:20 AM: Parents, drop off your children for Small Groups (Sunday School) and then join us in the first classroom on the right in the Children’s Center for breakfast and fellowship.
10:30 AM: Second Service Children’s Church
Wednesday
7:00 PM: Royal Rangers & Girls’ Club
Christmas Play Practice
Christmas play practice begins this Sunday, September 8 at 5:00 PM for all preschool and elementary kids. First through fifth grade will meet in Praise Town and three to five years old will meet in Praise Park. If you would like for your child to participate in these programs, they must attend the practices on Sunday evenings. Please contact Pastor Donna at 864-879-4878 or dburdette@praisecathedral.org with any questions.
Royal Rangers
Adventure & Expedition Royal Rangers (boys 6th – 12th grade) will meet on Sundays at 4:00 PM.
Volunteer Training
REGISTER ONLINE HERE
All Praise Kids volunteers are required to attend a training class on Saturday, September 14 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. The class will be taught by Josh Tasch and lunch will be provided. Register at the link above. Registration will close on Monday, September 9. Please contact Pastor Donna at dburdette@praisecathedral.org with any questions.
Upcoming Events
October theme nights: 2nd – Neon Night, 9th – Inside Out, 16th – Tourist, 23rd – Farmer (best dress in each class will win a prize)
October 11 & 12: SC Follow Me conference (SCYCLA Conference) for children and youth leaders. Register online at the SC Church of God website
October 13: All Praise Kids will be in the Worship Center for the 9:00 AM and the 10:30 AM services. Nurseries will be provided. Enjoy worshipping with your family!
October 23: Girls’ Club pumpkin decorating
October 30: Hallelujah Night
December 4: Caroling & Cookies in Praise Village
December 15: Praise Babies Parade and Children’s Christmas play
December 18: Praise Kids Christmas party at Taylors Roller Sports
Praise Kids Shirts
Praise Kids t-shirts and sweatshirts are on sale. Hoodies are $15.00, Crewnecks are $10.00, T-shirts are $7.00. Stop by the Children’s Center to purchase.
iFit Class
If you are interested in volunteering for the iFit class for special needs children, please contact Pastor Donna at dburdette@praisecathedral.org or 864-879-4878.
PCS STUDENT MINISTRY
Pastor Bo Madden
bmadden@praisecathedral.org
Parents’ Facebook Group
Parents…make sure to follow us on our PCS Parent Facebook group so you can keep up with everything happening in PCS. Search for PCS Parents on Facebook, and request to join.
COLLEGE MINISTRY
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
Wednesday Night Bible Study & Fellowship
Join us on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM in the Dining Center for Bible Study & Fellowship. Contact Pastor Jonathan at 864-879-4878 or jmcclain@praisecathedral.org for more information or to find out how you can get involved in our Young Adult Ministry.
HIGHLIGHTS SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY
Steve & Sue Howard
showard@praisecathedral.org
Ladies Tea
REGISTER ONLINE HERE
**Last day to sign up is Sunday, September 8.** Our next ladies’ tea at 12:00 PM will be Tuesday, September 10 in the Dining Center. Please bring a finger food dish to share (last name beginning A-H, bring a sweet dish, I-Z bring a savory dish). Register at the link above. Contact Sue Howard at showard@praisecathedral.org or 864-879-4878 with any questions.
Senior Adult Meal
REGISTER ONLINE HERE
All senior adults are invited to our next meal on Sunday, October 6 in the Dining Center following the 10:30 AM worship service. The menu will include ham, maccaroni & cheese, pinto beans, collards greens, corn bread, and coconut cake. Please register at the link above or the Connect Center. Contact Steve and Sue Howard at 864-879-4878 or showard@praisecathedral.org with any questions.
MUSIC MINISTRY NEWS
Pastor Bob McCuen
bmccuen@praisecathedral.org
Are you are interested in being a part of the choir? Please contact Pastor Bob at 864-350-8433 or bmccuen@praisecathedral.org for more information.
PRAYER & INTERCESSION MINISTRY
Our Prayer and Intercessory Ministry Team is continually covering your needs and requests in prayer. Prayer requests may be submitted online or in the boxes located throughout the lobby. If you are interested in joining our team, please email Becky McCuen at rebeccamccuen@praisecathedral.org, or contact the church office at 864-879-4878.
FAMILY MINISTRIES
LADIES' MINISTRIES
praiseladies@praisecathedral.org
Ladies Bible Study-“The Good, The Bad, The Redeemed”
REGISTER ONLINE HERE
This six-week class examines well-known women of the Bible and shows us how to handle, or not to handle, the challenges of life. We’ll go deep into God’s word and illuminate the stories of Eve, Potiphar’s Wife, Lot’s Wife, The Woman at the Well, and Delilah and discover how they bring important lessons and insights for us all. So grab your Bible, your BFFs, and jump into Bible study beginning Sunday, September 8 at 5:00 PM and Thursday, September 12 at 9:30 AM and 6:45 PM.
*Nurseries are available for the Thursday morning class. Nursery Registration is required
** The children’s department will be offering nurseries, preschool classes, and elementary-aged classes on Sunday nights.
MEN'S MINISTRY
Pastor Chris Criswell
ccriswell@praisecathedral.org
Men’s Bible Study
All men are invited to the Men’s Bible study “Man, He Blew It,” beginning Sunday, Septmeber 8 at 5:00 PM in the Fellowship Center. This will be a study of six men in the Bible who blew it and changed the trajectory of their lives. Contact Pastor Chris at 864-879-4878 or ccriswell@praisecathedral.org with any questions.
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