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Dear Shiloh Family,

     It was a simple backyard DIY upholstery project.  All went well until I cut a chunk out of my finger.  For all practical purposes, I ripped the end off.  Fortunately, the bone was intact and the structure of the digit was sound.  

     I’ll spare you the gory details, but all I could do was keep the infection down, protect the wound from further trauma, and allow nature to take its course.  I was amazed at how, little by little, cells began to rush to the aid of the injured body part.  Scar tissue, calluses, and new skin filled the crevasse to the point of rejuvenation.  Now, other than a slight bit of numbness, there are no signs of a previous injury.  It simply grew together.  

Psalm 139:14:14 I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well. 

NKJV

     The past few weeks, our church body has been inundated with bumps, bruises, rips, tears, and loss of family members. However, it has been a heartwarming pleasure to watch the body perform to near Biblical perfection as it rushed to the aid of the hurting and weary.  Love has been distributed in so many forms and implemented in such timely fashion.  I’m so proud of my brothers and sisters in Christ.  

     As we continue to grow, I’m sure we will face much more adversity in the form of Satanic attacks and simple growing pains. It is imperative that we find our place in the functioning body of Christ in a manner that allows Shiloh to live, breathe, and move throughout our community.  

Ephesians 4:15-16: 15 but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head — Christ —  16 from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love. NKJV

     This Sunday, at 4:00, we will be having a SALT (Staff and Leadership Team) meeting.  This is for staff members, those who work in ministry in any capacity, and anyone who would like to get involved in Shiloh church ministry.  Please, come help us plan how we can better grow together.  

     Pastor David Brown will also be baptizing this Sunday in the second service.  If you, or a family member would like to be baptized, please, get the information to Melissa before Sunday.  

The true strength of the body lies within the heart that drives it.  

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…

2024 NEW MEMBERS:  Haven Johnson, River Johnson, Thomas, Lisa, and Mary Grace Gray, Philip, Ariana, and Isabella Rayburn, Wesley Fisher, Shane Johnson, Matt, Amanda, Parker, and Emily Ra

2024 BAPTISMS: Havan Johnson, River Johnson, Shane Johnson, Wesley Fisher.

UP AND COMING EVENTS:   

  • SALT (Staff and Leadership Team) Meeting:  Sunday,  February 18th, 4:00 PM

WEDDING SHOWER: Wedding shower for Speshal Wilson in the FLC, Sunday, March 3rd, 4:00 pm.

PASTOR’S NOTE:  I feel compelled to address church needs.  I don’t say much about tithing/giving because you are such a gracious body of believers.  However, we have the largest budget in our church history.  Consequently, we have more ministries and the needs that go with them.  Therefore, I must encourage everyone to pray about weekly tithing and other generous contributions.  The church is not a business, but even a body needs nourishment.  God bless you in all that you do for the kingdom.  

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

SALT MEETING: February 18th at 4:00 PM, we will have a SALT (Staff and Leadership Team) meeting.  This is for all staff, and anyone who would like to be involved in church ministry

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: Ladies Bible Study “Sacred Rest” by: Saundra Dalton Smith, February 20th at 6:30 in the FLC. Please See Angela Brown, Juie Overall or Rhonda Jones for more details.

Ladies Easter Craft Day, March 10 @4 PM. The cost is $25 per person/kit. Please see Kami, Juanita, or Rhonda for more info.

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 continue on the third Saturday of each month at 9:30 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) 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.