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About Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church

 

About Us

Our Mission and Vision

Our History

Meet Our Staff

Contact Us

Location and Directions

Frequently Asked Questions

New to Pleasant Grove

Welcome to Pleasant Grove

What to Expect

Guest Information

Accessibility and Guest Assistance

Finding a Church Home

Worship

Worship Services

Livestream Worship

Prayer Requests

Music Ministry

Choir Ministry

Acolyte Ministry

Understanding Our Worship

Understanding Our Worship

Worship Practices

Worship Symbols

Worship Words

Church Traditions

Holy Communion

Baptism

The Lord’s Prayer

The Apostles’ Creed

Church Seasons and Special Days

Advent

Christmas

Epiphany

Lent

Holy Week

Palm Sunday

Maundy Thursday

Good Friday

Easter

Pentecost

All Saints Day

Grow & Learn

Start Here: Your Discipleship Journey

Topic Index

Questions Christians Ask

Learn the Story of God (Old Testament)

Season 1: Beginnings

Season 2: Promise

Season 3: Rescue

Season 4: Wilderness and Covenant

Season 5: Heroes of Faith

Season 6: Kings and Prophets

Season 7: Exile and Return

Season 8: Faith in a Foreign Land

Learn the Story of Jesus

Season 1: Waiting for a Savior

Season 2: The Story Begins

Season 3: Ministry Begins

Season 4: Miracles and Opposition

Season 5: Revealing the King

Season 6: The Road to Jerusalem

Season 7: The Final Week

Season 8: Resurrection and New Life

Learn the Story of the Church

Season 1: Life in the Spirit

Season 2: When Faith Gets Tested

Season 3: The Gospel Spreads

Season 4: Following Jesus Everywhere

Season 5: Mission and Ministry

Season 6: The King Is Coming

Christian Discipleship

What Is a Disciple?

Following Jesus Daily

Growing as a Disciple

Daily Spiritual Habits

Spiritual Growth

Living Out Your Faith

Lifelong Discipleship

Christian Leadership

Servant Leadership

Questions New Christians Ask

Christian Discipleship Library

Understanding the Bible

Understanding the Bible

Getting Started with the Bible

Old Testament and New Testament

Understanding How the Bible Is Organized

How to Read the Bible for the First Time

Choosing a Bible Translation

Bible Reading Plans

Learning to Study the Bible

How to Study the Bible

Understanding the Context of Scripture

Understanding Biblical Genres

The Book of Psalms

Understanding the Bible’s Big Story

Bible Timeline

Major Themes of the Bible

How the Old Testament Points to Jesus

Understanding Prophecy

Understanding Revelation

Understanding the Old Testament World

Understanding the New Testament World

Biblical Geography

Government and Politics in Bible Times

Daily Life in Bible Times

The Tabernacle

Priests and Levites

The Prophets

The Messiah in the Old Testament

Foundations of Faith

Core Beliefs

The Bible

God the Father

Jesus Christ

The Holy Spirit

The Trinity

Creation

The Garden of Eden

The Tree of Life

The Nature of Humanity

The Fall of Humanity

Humanity and Sin

Sin and Redemption

The Cross

Jesus’ Victory Over Death

The Empty Tomb

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ

Salvation and Grace

Faith

Hope in Christ

Prayer

Spiritual Growth

Sanctification and Holiness

Means of Grace

The Church

The Church as a Community

Spiritual Gifts

Discover Your Spiritual Gifts

Common Spiritual Gifts

Using Your Gifts in the Church

Every Gift Matters

Priesthood of All Believers

Servant Leadership

The Fall of Satan

Angels and Heaven

Angels, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare

Eternal Life

The Book of Life

Rewards in Heaven

Death and the Intermediate State

Resurrection of the Body

Heaven

Hell

The Final Judgment

The Return of Jesus

The New Heaven and New Earth

The New Jerusalem

 

Christian Living

Christian Living

Christian Character

Spiritual Disciplines

Prayer and Spiritual Growth

Faith During Difficult Seasons

Living Out Our Faith in Relationships

Christian Influence

Work and Vocation

Marriage and Family

Stewardship and Finances

Senior Adult Living

Sermon-Based Lessons

Faith and Relationships

Christian Marriage

Strengthening Your Marriage

Strengthening Your Marriage When You’re the Only One Trying

Building a Christ-Centered Home

Marriage, Money and Communication

Living Your Faith When Your Spouse Is Not a Believer

Praying for Your Spouse

Praying Together as a Family

Parenting

Raising Children in Faith

Praying for Your Children

Praying for Your Adult Children

Praying for Your Grandchildren

Grandparenting with Purpose

Sharing Your Faith with Your Family

Passing Your Faith to the Next Generation

Leaving a Spiritual Legacy
 

Work and Vocation

Working with Integrity

Being a Christian Employee

Being a Christian Employer

Working with Difficult Coworkers

Serving Christ Through Your Work

Making Ethical Decisions at Work

Handling Success and Promotion as a Christian

Being a Christian Coworker

Balancing Work and Family

Leadership as Christian Service

Retirement as a New Season of Service

Calling and Vocational  Discernment

Prayer and Spiritual Growth

What Is Prayer?

Why Do We Pray?

Faith and Prayer

Building a Daily Prayer Habit

The Lord’s Prayer: A Pattern for Prayer

How Jesus Taught the Disciples to Pray

Praying Through Scripture

Prayer in the Life of Jesus

Prayer in the Early Church

The Book of Psalms

The Psalms of Trust

Growing in Faith Through Prayer

Growing in Spiritual Discernment

Learning to Listen for God’s Voice

Praying for Guidance

Praying About God’s Will

Making Wise Decisions

Praying for Discernment

Praise and Thanksgiving

Confession and Repentance

Finding Peace in Christ

Waiting on God

Trusting God’s Timing

When Prayers Seem Unanswered

Spiritual Dryness

When God Seems Silent

When Faith Feels Weak

Praying Through Temptation

Praying for Strength

Praying for Your Spouse

Praying for Your Children

Praying for Your Adult Children

Praying for Your Grandchildren

Praying for a Child

Praying During Family Conflict

Praying for Reconciliation

Praying for Your Church

Praying for Your Pastor

Praying for Those Who Are Sick

Praying for the Terminally Ill

Praying with Someone Who Is Dying

Praying for Someone Who Is Grieving

Praying for Unbelievers

Praying for Missionaries

Praying for a Prodigal Child

Praying for Wisdom

Praying for a Miracle

Praying Through Times of Fear and Anxiety

Praying When Life Doesn’t Make Sense

Praying Through Grief

Praying During Chronic Illness

Praying Before Surgery

Praying Through Cancer Treatment

Praying During Mental Health Struggles

Praying During Financial Hardship

Praying About Debt

Praying About Employment

Praying During Pregnancy

Praying After Miscarriage

Praying After the Loss of a Baby

Praying Together as a Church

The Power of Corporate Prayer

How to Pray with Someone

Praying with Someone Who Is Hurting
 

Starting a Prayer Group

Prayer Partners

Keeping a Prayer Journal

Praying Through the Psalms

Fasting and Prayer

Prayer Walking

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Prayer Requests

Praying Before Worship Services

Praying After Tragedy

Praying During Community and National Crises

Christian Character

Christian Character

Christian Character: Faith

Christian Character: Hope

Christian Character: Love

Christian Character: Joy

Christian Character: Peace

Christian Character: Patience

Christian Character: Kindness

Christian Character: Goodness

Christian Character: Faithfulness

Christian Character: Gentleness

Christian Character: Self-Control

Christian Character: Humility

Christian Character: Forgiveness

Christian Character: Integrity

Christian Character: Compassion

Christian Character: Wisdom

Christian Character: Contentment

Christian Character: Perseverance

Sanctification and Holiness

Living a Life that Honors God

Spiritual Disciplines

Daily Spiritual Habits

Prayer

Prayer and Spiritual Growth

Bible Study

Scripture Memory

Worship

Worship as a Lifestyle

Worship and Church Life

Fasting

Sabbath and Rest

Christian Community

Hospitality

Serving Others

Generosity

Stewardship

Compassion and Mercy

Confession and Repentance

Simplicity

Solitude and Silence

ournaling and Reflecting

Spiritual Meditation

Spiritual Gifts

Discover Your Spiritual Gifts

Common Spiritual Gifts

Using Your Gifts in the Church

Every Gift Matters

Priesthood of All Believers

Serving and Using Your Gifts

Developing Spiritual Disciplines

Everyday Faith

Everyday Faith

Living Out Your Faith

Sharing Your Faith

Faith at Work

Faith During Retirement

Sharing Your Faith with Your Family

Passing Your Faith to the Next Generation

Passing Faith Across the Miles

Living Your Faith in a Changing Culture

Living Your Faith When Your Spouse Is Not a Believer

Christian Influence

Being Salt and Light

Let Your Light Shine

Sermon-Based Lessons

Sermon-Based Lessons

Faith and Relationships

Faith affects every relationship in our lives. Whether in marriage, family, friendships, church life, work, or community, God calls believers to love others with wisdom, grace, truth, and compassion.

Marriage and Family

Christian Marriage

Strengthening Your Marriage

Strengthening Your Marriage When You’re the Only One Trying

Living Your Faith When Your Spouse Is Not a Believer

Marriage, Money, and Communication

Building a Christ-Centered Home

Praying for Your Spouse

Growing Old Together

Communication That Builds Strong Marriages

Communicating Through Every Season of Marriage

Caring for Your Spouse Through Illness

Keeping Romance Alive Through the Years

Strengthening Your Marriage

Praying Together as a Family

Parenting

Raising Children in Faith

Praying for Your Children

Praying for Your Adult Children

Praying for Your Grandchildren

Grandparenting with Purpose

Sharing Your Faith with Your Family

Passing Your Faith to the Next Generation

Passing Faith Across the Miles

Leaving a Spiritual Legacy

Friendships and Christian Community

Christian Friendship

Building Meaningful Relationships

Friendship Through the Seasons of Life

Loneliness and Connection

Hospitality and Welcoming Others

Living in Christian Community

Serving Together

Unity in the Church

Handling Church Conflict

Using Spiritual Gifts Together

Encouraging Your Church Family

Welcoming New People

One Another in the Church

Communication and Relationships

Healthy Communication

Speaking Truth in Love

Listening with Grace

Words That Build Others Up

Conflict and Communication

Responding to Criticism

Difficult Relationships and Conflict

Difficult Relationships

Loving Difficult People

Boundaries and Wisdom

Discernment in Relationships

Balancing Grace and Truth

Avoiding Harmful Influences

Forgiveness and Reconciliation

Peacemaking

When Relationships Are Broken

Living at Peace with Others

Loving Without Enabling

Work and Vocation

Working with Integrity

Being a Christian Employee

Being a Christian Employer

Working with Difficult Coworkers

Serving Christ Through Your Work

Christian Influence

Christian Influence

Living Out Your Faith

Being Salt and Light

Let Your Light Shine

Sharing Your Faith

Living in a Changing Culture

Faith and Finances

Managing God’s Resources with Wisdom and Faith

Managing Money God’s Way

Marriage, Money, and Communication

Dealing with Debt

Financial Stress and Trusting God

Generosity and Giving

 

Walk to Emmaus

Walk to Emmaus

Come and See

Go and Serve: Life After Emmaus

Birmingham South Cluster of the Alabama Emmaus Community

Service & Outreach

Service & Outreach

Blessing Box Ministry

Little Free Library

Be Kind Birmingham

Sav-A-Life

Hygiene Bag Ministry

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Mats for the Homeless

Mission Opportunities

Community Partnerships

Care & Support

Care & Support

Faith During Retirement

Prayer Ministry

Grief Support

Hospital and Homebound Ministry

Caregiver Resources

Caregiving for Aging Parents and Loved Ones

Encouragement Resources

Wellness & Learning

Community Health Fairs

Lunch and Learn

Chair Yoga

Balance and Fall Prevention

Healthy Aging

Senior Adult Ministries

Senior Adult Fellowship

Staying Connected as We Age

Homebound and Online Worship Support

Online Resources

Elderblest

Life at Pleasant Grove

Life at Pleasant Grove

Church Calendar

Monthly Music Gathering

Sunday School

Small Groups

United Women in Faith

Hope Circle

Seekers Circle

Fellowship Events

Special Events

Stories of Faith

Stories of Faith

Personal Testimonies

Seasons of Loss, Grief, and Growth

Emmaus Testimonies

Faith Journeys

I Can Only Imagine: When a Song Becomes Personal

Discipleship Library

Discipleship Library

Bible Studies

Sermon-Based Lessons

Devotional Resources

Seasonal Studies

Learning Resources

Christian Living Resources

Discipleship Resources

Faith and Relationships Resources

Faith and Finances Resources

New Believer Resources

Leadership Resources

Senior Adult Resources

Happening Now

Church Calendar

Current Bible Studies

Upcoming Events

Special Worship Services

Community Activities

Ministry Announcements

Volunteer Opportunities

Contact

Contact Us

Prayer Requests

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Pleasant Grove, Alabama

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