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Dear Shiloh Family,

     Life was never boring on the Farm.  There was always some adventure, excursion, or planned family event either in the rearview mirror or on the horizon.  

     Mom and Dad worked diligently to live life with family.  Surprise trips to the local Dairy King, camping vacations with Pawpaw and Granny, or unexpected 2-day jaunts to Gatlinburg were frequent occurrences.  

     On one warm summer day, we hung the sprinkler head over the clothes line, placed a tarp underneath it, and were having a ball running, dancing and splashing around as if it were the Walnut Grove Splash Country.  Mom was very cunning.  We had no idea we were actually taking an outdoor shower.  The event was interrupted with a shout of what I thought was, “Hey! Look, the new coat is here.”  

     For the life of me, I couldn’t figure out why everyone was so excited about a new coat.  And where in the world did it come from?  As we streaked (not literally, but close) through the gate and across the pasture, I realized Dad had said colt, not coat.  The little mare had given birth to a beautiful colt.  

     I was in awe!  Dad had taught us how to care for the equine mother-to-be.  We fed, watered, and brushed her daily, and were encouraged to keep a watchful eye on her in the event she might need help in the birthing process.  But the great creator designed her perfectly, and she needed no help from us.  The little guy just presented himself, and we celebrated new life.  

     Shiloh, let’s celebrate new life.  We baptized two in the month of January, and will possibly be baptizing three more in February.  Some of you assisted in the birthing process, but it is certain that salvation was and is happening because of the love and care being administered by the body of Christ.  It is evident your leaders are striving to make the experience lively and exciting. 

 Psalm 122:1

122 I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.  KJV

 

     Consequently, the month of February and beginning of March are packed.  There is something happening every week, in fact, almost daily.  Please, read the general announcements for further clarification.  However, I would like to specifically draw your attention to the 26th, our Chest of Joash Day.  We will receive an offering dedicated to the principle of our existing building loan.  I firmly believe paying off the dept is paramount to our progress, and will be instrumental in allowing our church to provide many future ministries for the sake of the Gospel.  

     My prayer is that our ministry fun is constantly interrupted with shouts of new life.  I pray we all run through the gates of normality and race to embrace new birth in our body of believers.  

Psalm 122:9

9 Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek thy good. KJV

It’s difficult to walk the path of doing while sitting on the stool of do-nothing.        

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…

2023 NEW MEMBERS:  Eaan Wilson, Presley Groce.

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.

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.

MEN’S MEETING:  There will  be a men’s meeting to discuss the 2023 annual budget.  We will meet next Sunday, February 5th at 5:00 PM in the FLC.

GENESIS SEMINAR: February 12th  Steve Levinson with Genesis Seminar Ministries.  There will be no 8:30 service.  We invite everyone to join us in the Main Auditorium during the Sunday School hour when Steve will teach using illusions and Biblical materal.  He will present the Genesis evidence in the 11:00 service. At 6:00 PM, He will present an awesome fossil collection and teach the relevance of the flood to Christian belief.

CHEST OF JOASH, February 26th : We began a building program several years ago that was designed for the safety and ministry of our youth and children.  The last Sunday in February will be designated as “Chest of Joash Day”. All the proceeds will go toward the payoff of our existing loan on the “New Building”.  More information will be given as days progress.  Please pray for what the Lord would have you contribute to this event

BABY DEDICATION:  We are planning a baby dedication in the near future.  Please, contact Mellissa in the office for further instructions or questions. 

RIGHT NOW MEDIA:  To access is to text the code SBCROSSVILLE to the number 49775 and they will receive a text back, welcoming them to RightNow Media and providing them with the invite link to register.

You can also use this link or the QR code below.

 

MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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. 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.

MEN’S MINISTRY: Men's Bible study every Monday @ 6:30 PM.  Come enjoy Physical and Spiritual food and fellowship 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 & 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.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: 

  • ADULT BIBLE STUDY:   Bro. David Jones will continue the Wednesday night Bible study and prayer meeting.  He is currently teaching a series on "Finding Selah." 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.