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Dear Shiloh Family,

Have you found yourself rooted to your favorite chair, near grafted to the television?  We have given new meaning to March Madness.  Planted in front of the media monster, we anticipate the proverbial Ides of March.  Many of us have become enamored with brackets, bombings, business, and bad weather.  Americans are consumed with events that may or may not happen.

We frantically cheer for teams who represent schools we never attended.  We root for mascots we don’t even like to protect our brackets from being “busted.”  Some will gamble great sums of money on 17- and 18-year-old adrenalin filled, momentum driven athletes.

  Others are addicted to national news stations that give us minimal half-truths of the real events; or better yet, sit through three almost identical segments of local news broadcasts every evening.  

Futilely, misguided souls wring their hands in fear of how the actions of foreign countries will affect our ability to vindicate, recreate, and vacate.  And weather prognostications control when we get groceries, wash the car, or attend the House of God.

I confess; I am guilty of most or all of the aforementioned scenarios.  However, I am becoming more and more affixed to the one who controls it all.  The traps Satan and the world system lay for us will eventually become their inevitable resting place.   

 

Psalm 57:6-7

6 They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down: they have digged a pit before me, into the midst whereof they are fallen themselves. Selah.

7 My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise. KJV

 

I encourage you to intentionally pry attention away from the distractions of the lure of the world and divert your hearts and minds to the one who placed the stars and moon into orbit, formed the earth and seas, breathed life into man, and still dwells in the hearts of believers.  He knows you, loves you, and has great plans for you.  My Heavenly Father isn’t the least bit worried about the championship finals, Russia, Ukraine, or gas prices; but He is concerned about every minute of our lives.

 

Jeremiah 29:11

11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. NKJV

 

The College and Career ministry is sponsoring the GA Baptist Children’s Home food drive.  The Northwest Georgia & Lookout Valley Associations are collecting: Wet Wipes, Laundry Pods, Paper Plates, Paper Towels, Napkins, Toilet Paper, Plastic Ware, Sweet Cereal, Peanut Butter, Jelly (grape).  Walmart gift cards are always needed and appreciated.  Please place your donations under the window beside Grand Central.  

 

The more I recognize God, the more I receive His recognition.  

 

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!

BENEVOLENT NEEDS:  The College and Career ministry is sponsoring the GA Baptist Children’s Home food drive.  The Northwest Georgia & Lookout Valley Associations are collecting: Wet Wipes, Laundry Pods, Paper Plates, Paper Towels, Napkins, Toilet Paper, Plastic Ware, Sweet Cereal, Peanut Butter, Jelly (grape).  Walmart gift cards are always needed and appreciated.  Please place your donations under the window beside Grand Central.

ANNIE ARMSTRONG EASTER OFFERING: Designated to go directly to our GBMB missionaries.  Between now and March 13th, we will be receiving donations for the Annie Armstrong gift from our church.  Please, pray what God would want you to give.  You can designate your love gift through the offering plate, or through online giving.
 

 

ONLINE GIVING: Simply text the word "Give" to (844) 949-4039 or You can also use our smartphone app. You can designate which funds you would like the donation to go to (Benevolent Fund, Building Fund, or any other ministry).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. 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:  The Youth are now collecting items for the annual yard sale.  Please, contact David Brown, or Juan Bloodworth for details. It is scheduled for May 21.

6 FOR 6 PRAYER CARDS:  Don’t forget your 6 for 6 prayer cards.  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.  

THANK YOU NOTES: 

Dear Friends,

Thank you for your gift to Restore 6:34.  You have helped provide recovery and Bible study material for the new participants.  They will be bathed in God’s word.  We are grateful for your generosity to help make this possible.

Your Restore 6:34 friends.

 

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:

 

 

LADIES: W.O.W. (Women of Worship) would like to introduce a new women’s ministry opportunity.  Its purpose is to connect through a small, intimate, dinner setting.  There is room for all ladies to eventually be involved as we pray over and move through our congregation each quarter.  Please, help us pray! 

 

YOUTH YARD SALE: May 21

 

MEN’S MINISTRY:  May: White River Fishing Retreat, June: Gridiron Conference.

 

COLLEGE AND CAREER:  GA Baptist Childrens Home food drive. Due by April 24. 

 

 

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. There is still room if you would like to attend.

 

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.