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Dear Shiloh Family,

      The first cool snap of the season appeared suddenly as if someone left the cooler door open the night before.  The brisk northerly winds whipped across the field and bit like tiny bees.  However, the athletes were feeling their oats, and pranced around the gridiron like thoroughbreds in an open pasture.  

     The game had been moved from Friday to Thursday, and it was Tuesday. The loss of one preparation day brought a new sense of urgency to an already tense situation.  Coaches barked orders, whistles determined movement, players shouted and taunted, and the playlist blared over the PA system.  It was somewhere around bedlam and a beehive and teetered between chaos and calamity.  Then, like a dream, something changed my entire perspective. 

      Above the noise, beyond the hustle and bustle, over the confusion, I heard a small voice.  Don’t get too spiritual.  It wasn’t God, nor the Holy Spirit.  No, I heard a beautiful, squeaky little voice say, “Poppy.”  I whirled around just in time to see Josie, racing across the field.  She never broke stride, never looked at the players, didn’t care who was watching, but leapt straight in my arms and put a bearhug around my neck.  I had already spent the morning at the zoo with Brady, so as you can imagine, practice, and the remainder of the day went so much better.   It reminds me of a scene in the New Testament.

Mark 10:13-16: 13 Then they brought little children to Him, that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked those who brought them.  14 But when Jesus saw it, He was greatly displeased and said to them, "Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God.  15 Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it."  16 And He took them up in His arms, laid His hands on them, and blessed them. NKJV

     Nothing breeds excitement better than little children, or new birth.  We are experiencing both at Shiloh.  New believers are being birthed into the family of God almost weekly.  Young believers are growing in the faith daily.  And yes, new babies are being born as well.  Don’t get so caught up in the craziness of the crowd or the loops of life and forget the bliss of birth.  Listen for the small voices that need big arms.                                                                                      

Speaking of little ones, we celebrate with Travis and Lea as we welcome little Samanta Lea Gordon.  Congrats! 

Nothing seems to get to the heart of God, like the heart of a child.  

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.

November 11th, the women’s ministry will sponsor a day trip to the Biblical History Center in Lagrange, GA.  We will provide more details as the event date gets closer.

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.