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Dear Shiloh Family,

     It was an incredible and weather perfect day at Dollywood.  Temps hovered in the mid 60’s, the sun danced in and out of the clouds, and the southeasterly winds were variable and tolerable.  The higher-than-normal volume of attendees was, to the adults, a bit inconvenient, but my 5 grandbabies didn’t seem to mind.  And I discovered the more I focused on them, the less I noticed the crowd because my family is what made the day incredible. 

     We dodged, jived, and swerved as we navigated the maze of bodies to only the choice attractions, mainly the ones Brady and Josie were tall enough to ride. However, one particular thriller in the kiddie section presented a Daddy/Daughter moment, one I caught on camera. 

     It was the kiddie version of the ride that takes you into the clouds and then for no apparent reason, releases you into the grips of gravity, and stops the decent just before you plunge into mother earth.  Yeah, several times the victim alternates between peering out a buttonhole to struggling to keep shoes or pants on. My son-in-law doublecheck the ride attendant as she pulled down the safety bar, buckled the seatbelt harness, and tightened all the straps that held my granddaughter fast…ready for takeoff.  

     I snapped several photos during the allotted ride-time which revealed a plethora of facial expressions…smiles, laughter, surprise, fear, and mild terror.  However, I also captured the neatest thing.  In one picture, Daddy’s hand is firmly around his little girl’s leg.  In another, it is draped across her tummy like a vice.  In spite of the safety equipment implemented by the park, Dad was taking no chances.  How cool is that? 

Palms 37:23-24

23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord,

And He delights in his way. 

24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down;

For the Lord upholds him with His hand.  NKJV

          It reminds me of my heavenly Father.  Though we have all the protective devices of the world in place.  Even though we do all the right things to protect our lives and the future of our families.  Even if we follow the Pastor’s pulpit directions, and meet all the expectations of the church, we often still feel like we are falling. Life lifts us and drops us at will.  However, if we could freezeframe life, a clearer picture might emerge.  Were it possible to take a still-shot glimpse of our current situation, we would discover that the hand of the Almighty God is not only firmly between us and the enemy; we would find ourselves securely wrapped in his hands and held in His strong arms. 

     Hear the call of the Holy Spirit, accept Jesus Christ the son, and trust the hand of the Father.  

John 10:27-30: 27 My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.  28 And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand.  29 My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of My Father's hand.  30 I and My Father are one." NKJV

Remember, the author of the story writes the last page of the book.   

God bless you all, 

Pastor Derrell
 

General Announcements:  If you have announcements for the newsletter or Sunday morning service, please get them to Melissa by 12:00 PM on Wednesday.  This will allow the AV team to process relative schedules, letters, videos, etc…

2023 NEW MEMBERS:  Eaan Wilson, Presley Groce, Landry Donnahoe, Chase Armour, Jon and Jaydon Rigg, Deedee Crowley, Brandalynn Henry, Elijah Saylors, Jarrod Mercer,  Barry and Heather Fisher, Caden Oliver, Eli Stephens, Dustin Day, Mason Daugherty, Wendy and Daniel Vaughn, Eli Letson, Kaden Ellis

PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS:  If you would like to meet to discuss membership at Shiloh, I would love to meet with you between the two morning services from 10:00 – 10:30 AM.  Please schedule the appointment through the church office.

ONLINE GIVING: You can use our online giving app for Benevolent Fund, Building Fund, or any other ministry.  Please use our Tith.ly app and designate the intended recipient.  If you haven’t already done so, you can download the app here for Apple or here for Android. You can also use our secure form or text the word "Give" to (844) 949-4039

If you choose to meet at the church during the week, PLEASE!  Let Melissa know the time and location (room) for your ministries.  It is imperative that we coordinate all gatherings at the church. If you have questions about Shiloh ministries, contact us at secretary@shilohbaptistministry.com.
 
Pastor Appreciation Month: October is Pastor Appreciation Month. Please show our Pastors how much we love and appreciate them by showing them some extra love throughout the month.

OCTOBER 29TH:  Mike Griffn, our NAMB (Georgia Baptist) representative at the State Capitol will be with us.

TRUNK-OR-TREAT:  Sunday evening.  October 29th. If you would like to help by donating an extra bag of candy, you can bring it to the office or the Awana desk. 

NGBA: The Baptist Association has a church in need of shoe boxes. If you would like to donate your old empty shoe boxes, please drop them off at church by October 29th.

RIGHT NOW MEDIA:  To access, text the code SBCROSSVILLE to the number 49775 and they will receive a text back, welcoming them to RightNow Media and providing you the link to register.

You can also use this link or the QR code below.

 

MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 NEW MINISTRY!!!

SHILOH HELPING HANDS:  Eddie and Polly White have begun a new ministry.  They are coordinating with church members to care for the needs of widows, shut-ins, elderly, etc….  If you have a skill (carpentry, lawn care, auto mechanic, painting, manual labor, etc.) and would be willing to volunteer to help those in need, please contact the office or Eddie and Polly.

MINISTRY NEEDS:

  • Audio/Visual Team:  Anyone interested in working in with the A/V team contact David Jones or Ricky Trew.

  • Kitchen ministry:  Anyone interested in working with the kitchen ministry contact Kami Gentry or call Melissa in the main office.

USHERS MINISTRY:  We would love for all men, ages 16 and up to sign up for our usher ministry.  The more people who participate, the less each person will be asked to work each month.  There are signup sheets in the vestibule or on the church website. If you have questions, contact Baylee Brown, Bill Newbille, or you can call Melissa in the church office.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29TH:  Mike Griffin, our Georgia Baptist representative in the State Capitol will be preaching.  We will combine the two services into one 11:00 AM worship service.  

That evening, we will be having our annual TRUNK OR TREAT. 

CHOIR PRACTICE:  Every other Thursday night at 7:00 PM.

WOMEN’S MINISTRY: Ladies bible study every Tuesday at 6:30 in the FLC. “Don’t Give The Enemy A Seat At Your Table”. Please see Angela Brown, Julie Carson or Rhonda Jones for more information.

MEN’S MINISTRY: Men's Bible study every Monday @ 6:30 PM.  Come enjoy Physical and Spiritual food and fellowship in the FLC.

SUNDAY WORSHIP:  8:30 and 11:00 AM in the main auditorium.

SUNDAY SCHOOL:  9:45-10:45

CHILDREN’S CHURCH:  Tya Mercer will be conducting children’s church (Pre-K & Kindergarten) during the 2nd service.

JR. CHURCH:  (1st-5th grade) will meet upstairs in the FLC during the 2nd service.

NURSERY:  Nursery will now be provided in both services.  However, we are still in need of adult workers in both services.  If you would volunteer to work in either service, please contact Lea or call Melissa at the church office.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: 

  • ADULT BIBLE STUDY:   Bro. David Jones will continue the Wednesday night Bible study and prayer meeting.   The new series is called Living By Faith. We will learn to understand, embrace, and deepen our faith in ways that resonate with our daily lives. Please plan to attend each Wednesday at 7:00.

  • COLLEGE AND CAREER:  Jon Carson will be leading a Bible study each Wednesday night.  The group will be meeting downstairs in the main building.  

  • YOUTH:  The High School/Middle School youth group will meet upstairs in the FLC.

  • AWANA:  3 Yr Old through 5th Grade - Wednesday, 6:30-8:00 PM


SUNDAY SCHOOL:  Several of our SS classes and small groups are meeting at various non-traditional times throughout the week. Morning Sunday School will be between services and will begin at 9:45. Some of the locations have temporarily changed.  Teachers, please contact members and prospective members and inform them of the times and location of their class.