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Dear Shiloh Family,

     You can tell a lot about what people really think by observing their facial expressions.  Often, folks will tell you they like you or are pleased with your actions, but the dead eyes and blank stare send vibes to the contrary.  

     Last week, for the Men’s Bible study, Meemaw O’Neal (Mrs. Becky) cooked some of the best turnips I have ever eaten.  The guys dipped spoonsful into their plates.  However, the first bite revealed wide eyes, wrinkled brows, and shear surprise. It was obvious that Mom’s red top turnips had been mistaken for Monica’s famous mashed potatoes.  It was hilarious!  Consequently, most of the men enjoyed it.  

     A similar event happened in a fancy restaurant in Gatlinburg a few years ago when Anita ordered a baked potato with extra butter.  She was meticulous in the preparation.  The conscientious waiter even placed the two cups of butter on the side to allow my wife to create the perfect spud masterpiece.  Ever so slowly the ingredients were mixed into the open chasm of peel and aluminum foil.  Even slower the fork was raised for the first taste of tater heaven.  For fear of losing my place at my own table, I dare not attempt to describe the look on my beautiful bride’s tormented face when she discovered the cups were filled with horse radish instead of butter.  Contempt, just shy of murder radiated from those normally peace-giving eyes.  

     On the flip side, I am ecstatic about faces of love in and around Shiloh lately.   As we delivered Christmas to Angels at half a dozen schools, the countenances of our College and Career students beamed with the spirit of Christmas.  

     Mother Theresa said, “It’s not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving.”  I stand with Ben Carsson who stated, “Happiness doesn’t result from what we get but from what we give.”   I wish everyone who participated in the Angel Tree project could have seen the smiles and appreciation of the teachers as our young adults paraded gifts of love and kindness into the designated rooms. I truly understand what Abraham Lincoln meant when he said, “To ease another’s heartache is to forget one’s own.”  

Luke 6:38:  38 Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you."  NKJV

     Sunday, our FLC was packed with smiling, satisfied faces. If anyone left hungry, it was of their own making.  I can’t remember when I’ve seen so much food at Shiloh.  Ladies and Gentlemen, you went above and beyond expectation.  My heart was also warmed by all those who pitched in to assist in the cleanup.  Even folks who are not yet members of our church worked with great diligence to take out garbage, break down tables and fold chairs.  

     I also extend a special thanks to Kami and her team for coordinating all our efforts.  And none of this would have been possible without the service of your Deacons and their wives.  

     Nope, you just can’t hide love when it spills out of the heart onto the face.  It just gets all over everyone and becomes contagious.  I pray it continues to spread throughout the Shiloh community.  

     And to top it all off, we are baptizing again this Sunday.  Praise the Lord!  If you would like to be baptized, contact Melissa in the office, David Brown, or me.     

People hear our song and sermon in the church, but they respond to our service in the community.  

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.

POINSETTIAS: If you would like to purchase a poinsettia in memory of a loved one, the cost is $10.00, please fill out an order form that is placed throughout the church and return to Melissa with your payment or you can call the office with the information.

CHRISTMAS CANTATA: Please make plans to celebrate our Savior’s birth together as we present the Cantata “O Come All Ye Unfaithful” on Sunday, December 24th.

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

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.