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Dear Shiloh Family,

    Did you ever come to your senses and discover an err in your ways?  It seemed, it felt, you thought you were doing the right thing, but some event, person, or divine intervention awakened you to reality. 

     It was a fun-filled youth retreat to Panama City, Florida, and we were on our way.  Atlanta was hosting the summer Olympic games, so we decided to take the Alabama route to avoid the traffic.  With the teens secure on the bus, and adult workers placed strategically throughout, I felt comfortable enough with my team that I thought it a good time to bank some soon to be deprived sleep.  I was awakened from my stupor with these words from my sister, “I’m not going to tell him. You’re the bus driver. You tell him.”

     “Well, you better wake him up, someone has to let him know.”

     One must understand; this was before smart phones and GPS. I peeked through one partially opened eye just in time to see a road sign that read, Meridian, Mississippi.  

     “You gotta wake him, we have to make a decision.”

     “I told you we should have taken that exit at Opelika.”

     “That really doesn’t matter now, we have to find a new route.  Wake him up.”

     I was really enjoying the conversation more than I was disappointed over the delay.  But I replied, “I’m awake.  What’s up?”

     My always positive brother-in-law bus driver jovially assured me, “Hey, let me begin by saying, we’re making really good time. But we made slight detour.”

     To which I replied, “Yep, it’s the first time I’ve been to PCB via Mississippi.”

     We all laughed, charted a new route, and enjoyed one of the most profitable, God-filled retreats ever.  It only cost us an hour or so extra time.  

     The Apostle Paul related a detour in his life’s journey.  I will give you the highlights, but it would behoove one to read the entire chapter of Acts 26.

Acts 26:9-11: 9 "Indeed, I myself thought I must do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth. 10 This I also did in Jerusalem, and many of the saints I shut up in prison, having received authority from the chief priests; and when they were put to death, I cast my vote against them.  11 And I punished them often in every synagogue and compelled them to blaspheme; and being exceedingly enraged against them, I persecuted them even to foreign cities. NKJV

Acts 26:12-17: 12 "While thus occupied, as I journeyed to Damascus with authority and commission from the chief priests, 13 at midday, O king, along the road I saw a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, shining around me and those who journeyed with me. 14 And when we all had fallen to the ground, I heard a voice speaking to me and saying in the Hebrew language, 'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.'  15 So I said, 'Who are You, Lord?' And He said, 'I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.  16 But rise and stand on your feet; for I have appeared to you for this purpose, to make you a minister and a witness both of the things which you have seen and of the things which I will yet reveal to you.  NKJV

Acts 26:19-21: 19 "Therefore, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision, 20 but declared first to those in Damascus and in Jerusalem, and throughout all the region of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent, turn to God, and do works befitting repentance. NKJV

     Paul thought he was doing the right thing until he met Jesus on the road to Damascus.  Jesus changed his life and rerouted his vision.

     Many of us are great parents, citizens, and church members.  However, Jesus doesn’t seem to be a part of the journey, and certainly isn’t the ultimate destination.  It’s time we meet the Son, confess to the Father, and allow the Holy Spirit to guide our steps.  Also, let’s focus our attention on lost and misguided people.  The world needs to know their risen Savior.

The GPS may not be updated to some new destinations, but it will always lead us home.  

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…

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

TRUNK-OR-TREAT:  THIS SUNDAY evening.  October 29th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. We need all the cars we can get. If you are giving out candy, you need to be in the parking lot by 4:30! Trunk or treating will be from 5:00 to 6:00 and food and fellowship will follow. If you would like to sign up to bring chili, soup, slaw, or dessert please text 423-413-2987 with your name and the item you would like to bring.

CANDY NEEDED: The AWANA staff tries to have additional candy on-hand during the Trunk-or-Treat event.  If you would be willing to donate bags of candy, please bring them by the church office before Sunday evening.

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.

 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.

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

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. 

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.

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.

Men's breakfast fellowship 3rd Saturday each month @ 9 AM 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.