{"id":3810,"date":"2026-05-08T11:12:43","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T11:12:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ec2-34-215-212-184.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com\/testtestryan1newsite\/pilgrim-rest-baptist-theme\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T11:12:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T11:12:43","slug":"pilgrim-rest-baptist-theme","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/ec2-34-215-212-184.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com\/gracechurch\/pilgrim-rest-baptist-theme\/","title":{"rendered":"Pilgrim Rest Baptist \u2014 Theme"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<style>\n@import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Libre+Baskerville:ital,wght@0,400;0,700;1,400&family=Source+Sans+3:wght@300;400;600;700&family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,400;0,700;1,400;1,700&display=swap');\n\n*{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box;}\n:root{\n  --burg:#6B1A2E;\n  --burg-dark:#4A0F20;\n  --burg-mid:#8B2A40;\n  --gold:#D4A84B;\n  --gold-light:#E8C470;\n  --cream:#FBF8F3;\n  --cream-dark:#EDE6D9;\n  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class=\"pr-hero-btns\">\n      <a href=\"\/testtestryan1newsite\/pilgrim-rest-connect\/\" class=\"pr-btn-gold\">Plan Your Visit<\/a>\n      <a href=\"\/testtestryan1newsite\/pilgrim-rest-sermons\/\" class=\"pr-btn-outline\">Watch a Sermon<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"pr-this-sunday\">\n  <div class=\"pr-sunday-inner\">\n    <div>\n      <div class=\"pr-label\">This Sunday<\/div>\n      <h2 class=\"pr-h2\">A Word for<br><em>Every Season<\/em><\/h2>\n      <div class=\"pr-divider\"><\/div>\n      <p class=\"pr-body\">Pilgrim Rest has been a place where Memphis has come to hear the Word preached faithfully for over 128 years. Each Sunday, Pastor Rev. Dr. Samuel Graves brings a message straight from Scripture \u2014 bold, relevant, and full of hope.<\/p>\n      <p class=\"pr-body\" style=\"margin-top:16px;\">Join us this Sunday as we continue our series <em>Walking by Faith<\/em> \u2014 a study through the lives of the great cloud of witnesses in Hebrews 11.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"pr-sunday-card\">\n      <div class=\"pr-sunday-date\">Sunday, April 21, 2024<\/div>\n      <h3 class=\"pr-sunday-sermon-title\">&#8220;When Faith Looks Like Foolishness&#8221;<\/h3>\n      <p class=\"pr-sunday-series\">Walking by Faith \u00b7 Part 6 \u00b7 Hebrews 11:7 \u2014 Noah<\/p>\n      <div class=\"pr-sunday-details\">\n        <div class=\"pr-sunday-detail\"><span class=\"pr-sunday-detail-icon\">\ud83d\udcd6<\/span>Text: Hebrews 11:7 \/ Genesis 6:13\u201322<\/div>\n        <div class=\"pr-sunday-detail\"><span class=\"pr-sunday-detail-icon\">\ud83c\udfa4<\/span>Rev. Dr. Samuel Graves, Senior Pastor<\/div>\n        <div class=\"pr-sunday-detail\"><span class=\"pr-sunday-detail-icon\">\ud83d\udd57<\/span>8:00 AM &amp; 11:00 AM \u00b7 Main Sanctuary<\/div>\n        <div class=\"pr-sunday-detail\"><span class=\"pr-sunday-detail-icon\">\ud83c\udfb5<\/span>Pilgrim Rest Mass Choir &amp; Praise Team<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <a href=\"\/testtestryan1newsite\/pilgrim-rest-sermons\/\" class=\"pr-sunday-link\">Full Sermon Archive \u2192<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"pr-pastor\">\n  <div class=\"pr-pastor-inner\">\n    <div class=\"pr-pastor-img\">\n      <div class=\"pr-pastor-photo\" style=\"height:480px;\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"pr-pastor-nameplate\">\n        <div class=\"pr-pastor-name\">Rev. Dr. Samuel Graves<\/div>\n        <div class=\"pr-pastor-title\">Senior Pastor \u00b7 Pilgrim Rest Baptist<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div>\n      <div class=\"pr-label\">A Word from the Pastor<\/div>\n      <p class=\"pr-letter-opening\">&#8220;Dear Friends and Fellow Pilgrims,&#8221;<\/p>\n      <p class=\"pr-letter-body\">It is my great joy to welcome you to Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church \u2014 a congregation with deep roots and a living faith. For 128 years, this church has stood on this corner of Memphis as a witness to the grace of God and the power of the gospel.<\/p>\n      <p class=\"pr-letter-body\">Whether you are returning to faith after a long absence, searching for a church home, or simply curious about what we believe \u2014 you are welcome here. There are no perfect people at Pilgrim Rest. There is only a perfect Savior, and a community of pilgrims who are walking toward Him together.<\/p>\n      <p class=\"pr-letter-body\">We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God. We believe Jesus Christ is Lord. We believe the Holy Spirit is alive and active in the life of every believer. And we believe the local church is God&#8217;s chosen instrument for reaching the world.<\/p>\n      <p class=\"pr-letter-body\">Come worship with us. Bring your questions, your doubts, your grief, and your joy. There is room for all of it here.<\/p>\n      <p class=\"pr-signature\">\u2014 Pastor Graves<\/p>\n      <a href=\"\/testtestryan1newsite\/pilgrim-rest-about\/\" class=\"pr-link\" style=\"margin-top:32px;display:inline-flex;\">Learn More About Our Church \u2192<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"pr-ministries\">\n  <div class=\"pr-ministries-inner\">\n    <div class=\"pr-label\" style=\"color:rgba(212,168,75,0.8);\">Parish Departments<\/div>\n    <h2 class=\"pr-h2\" style=\"color:#fff;font-size:40px;margin-top:4px;\">Ministries of Pilgrim Rest<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"pr-min-grid\">\n      <div class=\"pr-min-card\"><div class=\"pr-min-icon\">\u271d<\/div><h4 class=\"pr-min-title\">Deacon Ministry<\/h4><p class=\"pr-min-text\">Our board of deacons serves the congregation through pastoral support, benevolence, and the administration of the Lord&#8217;s Supper.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"pr-min-card\"><div class=\"pr-min-icon\">\ud83c\udfb6<\/div><h4 class=\"pr-min-title\">Mass Choir<\/h4><p class=\"pr-min-text\">Pilgrim Rest&#8217;s Mass Choir has led worship for over 80 years. Rehearsals every Thursday at 6:30 PM. New voices always welcome.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"pr-min-card\"><div class=\"pr-min-icon\">\ud83d\udcda<\/div><h4 class=\"pr-min-title\">Sunday School<\/h4><p class=\"pr-min-text\">Classes for all ages \u2014 from nursery through seniors \u2014 meeting every Sunday at 9:30 AM for Bible study and spiritual formation.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"pr-min-card\"><div class=\"pr-min-icon\">\ud83e\udd1d<\/div><h4 class=\"pr-min-title\">Missionary Society<\/h4><p class=\"pr-min-text\">The Women&#8217;s Missionary Society has served Memphis and the world since 1901. Food drives, hospital visits, and global missions.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"pr-min-card\"><div class=\"pr-min-icon\">\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83d\udc67<\/div><h4 class=\"pr-min-title\">Family Life Ministry<\/h4><p class=\"pr-min-text\">Marriage enrichment, parenting workshops, and family counseling to strengthen the homes of our congregation.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"pr-min-card\"><div class=\"pr-min-icon\">\ud83c\udf0d<\/div><h4 class=\"pr-min-title\">Outreach &#038; Missions<\/h4><p class=\"pr-min-text\">Monthly community service events, prison ministry, and support for national and international Baptist missions work.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"pr-min-card\"><div class=\"pr-min-icon\">\ud83c\udf93<\/div><h4 class=\"pr-min-title\">Youth &#038; Young Adults<\/h4><p class=\"pr-min-text\">From BTU on Sunday evenings to summer enrichment programs, we invest deeply in the next generation of faith leaders.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"pr-min-card\"><div class=\"pr-min-icon\">\ud83d\ude4f<\/div><h4 class=\"pr-min-title\">Intercessory Prayer<\/h4><p class=\"pr-min-text\">Friday evening prayer service at 6:00 PM. Our prayer warriors stand in the gap for the church, city, and nation every week.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"pr-stats\">\n  <div class=\"pr-stats-inner\">\n    <div class=\"pr-stat\"><div class=\"pr-stat-num\">1896<\/div><div class=\"pr-stat-label\">Year Founded<\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"pr-stat\"><div class=\"pr-stat-num\">1,800+<\/div><div class=\"pr-stat-label\">Active Members<\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"pr-stat\"><div class=\"pr-stat-num\">128<\/div><div class=\"pr-stat-label\">Years of Ministry<\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"pr-stat\"><div class=\"pr-stat-num\">22K+<\/div><div class=\"pr-stat-label\">Lives Served Annually<\/div><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"pr-news\">\n  <div class=\"pr-news-inner\">\n    <div class=\"pr-label\">Parish Bulletin<\/div>\n    <h2 class=\"pr-h2\" style=\"font-size:40px;\">Church News &amp; Announcements<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"pr-news-grid\">\n      <div class=\"pr-news-item\"><div class=\"pr-news-cat\">Upcoming Event<\/div><h3 class=\"pr-news-title\">Easter Sunday \u2014 Two Services with Full Choir<\/h3><p class=\"pr-news-text\">Join us April 21st for our Easter celebration at 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. The Mass Choir and Praise Team will lead both services. Guest speaker at 11:00 AM.<\/p><div class=\"pr-news-date\">April 21, 2024<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"pr-news-item\"><div class=\"pr-news-cat\">Outreach<\/div><h3 class=\"pr-news-title\">Spring Community Food Drive \u2014 Donations Needed<\/h3><p class=\"pr-news-text\">The Missionary Society is collecting non-perishable food items through April 28th. Drop off at the church office Mon\u2013Fri. Our goal: 2,000 pounds for the Mid-South Food Bank.<\/p><div class=\"pr-news-date\">April 14, 2024<\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"pr-news-item\"><div class=\"pr-news-cat\">Youth Ministry<\/div><h3 class=\"pr-news-title\">BTU Spring Retreat \u2014 Registration Now Open<\/h3><p class=\"pr-news-text\">The Baptist Training Union Spring Retreat is May 17\u201319 at Camp Ridgecrest. Open to all youth ages 13\u201318. Cost: $85. Scholarships available through the church office.<\/p><div class=\"pr-news-date\">April 10, 2024<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<footer class=\"pr-footer\">\n  <div class=\"pr-footer-top\">\n    <div>\n      <div class=\"pr-footer-name\">Pilgrim Rest Baptist<\/div>\n      <p class=\"pr-footer-tagline\">Rooted in the Word. Strengthened by fellowship. Sent into the world to serve. We are a historic Baptist congregation committed to preaching the gospel and serving Memphis.<\/p>\n      <a href=\"\/testtestryan1newsite\/pilgrim-rest-give\/\" class=\"pr-btn-gold\" style=\"margin-top:8px;\">Support Our Church<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div>\n      <div class=\"pr-footer-h4\">Worship<\/div>\n      <ul>\n        <li><a href=\"#\">Sunday 8:00 AM \u2014 Early Morning<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#\">Sunday 11:00 AM \u2014 Main Service<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#\">Wednesday 7:00 PM \u2014 Bible Study<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#\">Friday 6:00 PM \u2014 Prayer Service<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#\">Online Livestream<\/a><\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n    <div>\n      <div class=\"pr-footer-h4\">Ministries<\/div>\n      <ul>\n        <li><a href=\"\/testtestryan1newsite\/pilgrim-rest-about\/\">Our Heritage<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"\/testtestryan1newsite\/pilgrim-rest-sermons\/\">Sermon Library<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"\/testtestryan1newsite\/pilgrim-rest-events\/\">Events Calendar<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#\">Deacon Board<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#\">Missionary Society<\/a><\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n    <div>\n      <div class=\"pr-footer-h4\">Connect<\/div>\n      <ul>\n        <li><a href=\"\/testtestryan1newsite\/pilgrim-rest-connect\/\">New Visitors<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#\">Prayer Requests<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#\">Pastoral Care<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"\/testtestryan1newsite\/pilgrim-rest-give\/\">Online Giving<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#\">Contact Us<\/a><\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"pr-footer-bottom\">\n    <span>\u00a9 2024 Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church \u00b7 Memphis, Tennessee \u00b7 Est. 1896<\/span>\n    <span>National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2726 Sunday Services: 8:00 AM &amp; 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