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Dear Shiloh Family,

     I had just exited my office after completing a wonderful meeting with a financial advisor and discussing taxes, investments, retirement…blah, blah, blah.   The guy is a wonderful guy and an excellent financial planner, but that stuff, though important and necessary, bores me stiff.  I entered the hallway just as Debbie and Wendy were putting the finishing touches on one of the church Christmas trees.  

    “That looks awesome.”

     Almost in unison they replied, “Thank you.”

     “Pastor, I put your lights up in the sanctuary.” Debbie informed. 

     “Awesome, I love the lights.”

     “I know you do.  Now, all you have to do is get someone to plug them in on Sunday.”  

     I thought about that conversation.  I really do love the lights and what they represent.  I love the fact that they shine so brightly on Christmas.  It also makes me reminiscent of my childhood and days with my own children.  

     One of my vivid memories was a fun game we played while riding in the car.  We made a competition of counting the houses bedecked with twinkling strings and yule tide ornaments.  As it grew closer to the big day, the number of illuminated residences increased.  Occasionally, when traveling around dusk, as if they knew we were playing the counting game, a homeowner would plug in the lights just as we drove by.  The silent, dark, dwelling became a living, moving, shining proclamation of the birth of a Savior.  

John 8:12: 12 Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. KJV

     On our journey here at Shiloh, it is awesome to see the light of Jesus beginning to shine as more and more of you are getting “plugged in.”   A teen becomes a star in the community, a Mom sheds light in a new Bible study at the school, a Daddy shines through the darkness and an entire family begins to glow for the Savior.  Twinkling, colorful, glowing, burning lights are constantly appearing throughout our church and community.  

     Shiloh, you are making a difference!  People are following the beacon to safe harbor.  Keep shining your light.  

Matthew 5:14: 14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. KJV

A light without a permanent source is easily extinguished.  

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…

 

LOTTIE MOON CHRISTMAS OFFERING FOR MISSIONARIES.  Give online HERE


WEDDING SHOWER FOR ELLIE BOWERS:  December 10th in the FLC at 4:00 PM.

 

THANKSGIVING/CHRISTMAS DINNER:  DECEMBER 3RD

Immediately after the 2nd service. This will be our traditional covered dish, please bring enough to share with one another. The church will be providing the meat.  We will also be sharing dinner with Santa, and if you would like to have a picture made with Santa the charge will be $10.00 going toward our Youth Ministry.

 

 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.

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

 

 THANKSGIVING/CHRISTMAS DINNER: DECEMBER 3RD

 

WEDDING SHOWER:  There will be a wedding shower for Ellie Bowers on December 10th in the FLC at 4:00 PM. 

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.

AWANA:  Our AWANA team needs Men to serve in the children’s ministry on Wednesday nights.  If you are willing to teach or simply listen to Bible verses, please, contact Melissa in the 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: The Secret Sisters will have their "Reveal and Renew Year's Party" in January. Now is the time to start inviting other sisters to join for 2024 to be loved on and encouraged as well.

 

We will have sheets available at the secret sister's table if anyone is interested.

 

On behalf of Christie Bradley, Lea Gordon and Rhonda Jones we pray you have each had a wonderful year so far, and have a blessed Thanksgiving and Christmas. It has been a joy and honor to see you ladies spread the love of Jesus with one another.

 

 

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 will NOT be meeting in November or December, but we will resume the third Saturday of January.

 

 

 

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) during the 2nd service.

JR. CHURCH:  (K-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.