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Dear Shiloh Family,

Can you imagine a child waking up on Christmas morning with little or no expectations of finding anything new under the tree? Having been told the Christmas might not look the same this year, the youngster struggles to blot out the haunting thoughts. However, reality doesn’t damper dreams, so the tot sleepily and forlornly approaches the sparsely laden evergreen boughs hoping to discover one unexpected gift. Then gloriously, love breaks through.

Shiloh, because of you, more than 35 children will wake up to discover much anticipated bikes, dolls, footballs, baseballs, nerf guns, shoes, shirts, and dapper new outfits. Because of you, for a moment in time, sadness will be changed to joy. Because of your love, families will experience what the love of Jesus brings through the season of Christmas. Because of you, Christmas will be Christmas. Because of your generous offerings, children will know someone cares.

In addition to the Angel Tree project, due to the efforts of our College/Career ministry and your monetary donations, 27 more precious little ones will receive a shoebox full of Christmas love as well. Shiloh Baptist church has impacted the lives of over 60 children.  

My emotions were on overload as I assisted the Shiloh express delivery team. The staff personnel at each school system were amazed at the volume and quality of your gift. Tears flowed from the heart of one Counselor as one of our students prayed for her and the children. 

I am proud and eternally grateful to be a part of such a loving church family. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Please, thank David Brown, the college students/leaders, and all who made the endeavor possible. Also, your church secretary, Melissa Williams, worked tirelessly and long hours to ensure the project went smoothly. It wouldn’t have happened without her. Please, show her your appreciation.

Sunday, December 19th will be our catered Christmas/Thanksgiving dinner immediately after the service. We will be having Sunday School at the regular time. However, for one Sunday only, we will be combining the first and second service at 11:00 AM. There will be NO 8:30 service on the 19th. Please enter how many will be attending and sign up here. You can also contact the church office and tell Melissa you will be attending. It is imperative that we get a count of attendees. David Jones, Terry, and the music team are preparing a special Christmas music program as well. I look forward to a great day in the Lord.

MEN, we are having a meeting on Monday, Dec. 13th, at 8:00 PM, immediately following the Bible study. We will be discussing future building plans. Please, make every effort to attend.

The vision of love is often louder than the voice of love. 

God bless you all,

Pastor Derrell

Refer to the ministry announcements for new times and locations in various ministries. 

 

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…

New Shiloh App & Website: We are pleased to announce the launch of our new app and website. They are a great way to stay informed on everything that is going on Shiloh. Please check them out when you have time. 

Covid News: Your startup team, who kept us safe through the original crises, is monitoring the virus situation.  We are continuing to sanitize the main auditorium and outlying areas.   If you are concerned about social distancing, you might consider coming to the early (8:30 AM) service because the numbers are somewhat less.  However, there is still room in the second service as well.  I encourage you to continue attending, but please, be considerate of those who are more vulnerable or might have concerns. 

Please!  If you are sick, have experienced symptoms in recent days, or think you might have been exposed, stay home.  We can’t eliminate the virus, but we can help prevent an outbreak in our church.     

THANKSGIVING/CHRISTMAS DINNER:   December 19th the meal will be catered. Feel Free to make desserts. Register here.

ONLINE GIVING: We are pleased to announce our new text giving platform. Simply text the word "Give" to (844) 949-4039. You can also use our newly released app. You can still give via mail as well.

The church address is:  Shiloh Baptist Church, 24 Kay St., Rossville, GA  30741. 

We will continue to stream the 11:00 service as usual.  If you are sick, please stay home.  The staff and I understand how uncomfortable mass gatherings can be for some of you during these unusual times.    We don’t want anyone to feel pressured into coming if you are not comfortable doing so.  

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.

 2021 NEW MEMBERS:   Jack Mayo, Samuel Craig McDonald, Caroline Rouse, Emily Sullivan, Jesse Woodard, C. J. Gentry, Patrick, Lori, Ellie, Joey, Frannie, and Penny Bowers, Tyler Jacobs, Lilly Farmer, Ada Fletcher, Austin Starr, Bain Carson.

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.

 

Ministry Announcements:

College and Career Projects: Angel Tree, Operation Christmas Child (Samaritan’s Purse). See Parker Salmon, David Brown, or contact Melissa in the office.

Thanksgiving/Christmas Dinner: We will have a churchwide dinner December 19th, after the service. The meal will be catered, but you may bring deserts. Register here.

New Sunday School Class: David and Tya Mercer will be beginning a new young adult class this Sunday, September 26th at 9:45 AM.  This was formerly the 2430 class and will include married couples and single attendees.  They are planning to meet downstairs in what was previously the New Hope room.

 

Sunday Morning 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:  Jr. Church (1st-5th) 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. 

Men's Bible Study:  The men are meeting every Monday night in the FLC at 6:30 for the “Pursuit” Bible study.  Everyone is welcome.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: 

  • ADULT BIBLE STUDY:   Bro. David Jones and Pastor Paul will continue the Wednesday night Bible study and prayer meeting.  They are currently teaching a series on "Knowing God." Please plan to attend each Wednesday at 7:00.

  • COLLEGE AND CAREER:  Jon Carson and Garry Trulove 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.