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Dear Shiloh Family,

“I will never live in an apartment!”  Those were my words pre-marriage, pre-adult, and pre-real world.  What an idiot!  As you have already surmised, Anita and I lived in a small apartment for almost two years.  However, in His time, we learned the value of trust, faith, and contentment.  Then, God divinely placed us in a small farmhouse in the middle of four acres, just below Chickamauga…with a small mortgage of course.  

As our family outgrew the quaint abode, we looked for larger homes in different areas.  Yet, the first time our eyes wandered, we concluded; if the present dwelling had a master bedroom and bath, it would be perfect.  We chose to add an addition to meet our needs; and so, through the years, the story repeated itself with a laundry room, back porch, fenced pasture, new deck, etc.  Basically, we decided it was a wonderful place to raise a family, but we needed to adapt to the needs of physical, social, and spiritual growth patterns.  

Now, we are accommodating grandchildren.  It is awesome!

There is a Bible story that has very similar tones.  A young lady by the name of Esther didn’t fully understand her place until this conversation:

 

Esther 4:13-16:  13 And Mordecai told them to answer Esther: "Do not think in your heart that you will escape in the king's palace any more than all the other Jews. 14 For if you remain completely silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father's house will perish. Yet who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?" 15 Then Esther told them to reply to Mordecai: 16 "Go, gather all the Jews who are present in Shushan, and fast for me; neither eat nor drink for three days, night or day. My maids and I will fast likewise. And so I will go to the king, which is against the law; and if I perish, I perish!" NKJV

 

Esther decided to do whatever it took to save her family and obey God.  In addition, the people fasted for her and their nation.

Likewise, many of you have recognized we are growing and have made the decision to obey the Lord in the work of His church.  I am excited that you have seen the spiritual and physical growth of SBC and have committed to adapt the environment to meet the needs of our families.  We can make this oasis on the hill even more special than it has been for many years.  It is imperative that we provide spiritual relevance for our children and grandchildren.  Instead of looking elsewhere, why not create it here?  It is up to you.  

Anita and I learned that stability was more important to our family than the size of a building.  Let’s give our family and community something to be proud of.  More importantly, let’s honor our Lord in all we do, because we have all been placed in this place “for such a time as this.”

Along with the growth of new construction, we are joining many churches in the GBMB in the “6 for 6” project.  You will be given a prayer card this Sunday.  Please list 6 people/families and agree to fast and pray for them for the next 6 weeks.  Along with your prayers, extend an invitation to join us on Easter Sunday morning.  Your Pastors and Praise Team will do our best to present the Gospel of Jesus to them.  I’m looking forward to great things on this day and future days as well. 

 

 Happiness is usually not determined by external circumstances, rather it is achieved through internal conditions.   

 

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…

 

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.

YEARLY TAX STATEMENTS:  Your annual charitable contribution statements are ready and are located in the main auditorium vestibule.  PLEASE, PICK THEM UP THIS WEEK!

 

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 smartphone 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.

YOUTH NEWS:  Next week, the Youth will begin collecting items for the annual yard sale.  Please, contact David Brown, or Juan Bloodworth for details.

2022 NEW MEMBERS:  Dustin Afman

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:

 

YOUTH YARD SALE: Official Date TBA.

 

 

NEW BIBLE STUDY:  Jamie and Anthony Starr will be conducting the couples’ DLife Bible study.  It will be held in the FLC each Tuesday @ 6:45 PM.  Please sign up with Anthony, Jamie, or contact Melissa in the office.

 

SHOWERS: There will be a baby shower for Hannahbelle Clemmons Morehead, March 6, at 6:00 PM. They are registered at Target.

 

NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS:  David and Tya Mercer have begun a new young adult Sunday School class.   This was formerly the 2430 class and will include married couples and single attendees.

 

 

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. 

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.