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Dear Shiloh Family,

She was a nobody, a servant girl with no standing in the community nor right of voice.  In her mind, and maybe, in the opinion of many, she existed in obscurity.  However, she loved her Lord, knew the Lord’s Prophet, and was willing to talk about both.  

Undoubtedly, before being taken captive, the young lass had been educated about the power of Yahweh, and the importance of living according to His principles.  It seems as though her daily vocabulary and lifestyle of integrity had developed a relationship of trust to those around her.  When she spoke, people listened.

Upon discovering that her master, Naaman, Captain of the Syrian army, had been diagnosed with terminal leprosy.  She remembered Elisha, the prophet from her hometown, represented the power and voice of Jehovah God. The young lady could have kept silent, but the content of her servant’s heart overflowed through her vocal cords.:

 

2 Kings 5:3-4

3 Then she said to her mistress, "If only my master were with the prophet who is in Samaria! For he would heal him of his leprosy."  NKJV

 

Naaman heard the small voice, journeyed to Samaria, followed the instructions of God’s messenger, and was miraculously healed.  Not only was he cleansed outwardly; his heart was also changed because he became a believer in the God of Elisha and the young girl.  It appears his influence extended beyond mere belief because he brought dirt back from Samaria to enable his family to worship on Holy Ground.  

 

2 Kings 5:17-18:

17 So Naaman said, "Then, if not, please let your servant be given two mule-loads of earth; for your servant will no longer offer either burnt offering or sacrifice to other gods, but to the Lord.

NKJV

God still speaks!  And He wants to use you in the process.  He knew you and loved you before you were born. You are somebody, and you have a voice.  If you will tell it, our Lord will direct it into the ears of those who need to hear it; and the influence will be far reaching.  

The “little girl nobody” became God’s little somebody.  Oh, by the way, we don’t even know her name.  BUT GOD DOES!

 

Ephesians 1:3-6

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, 4 just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love, 5 having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will, 6 to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He made us accepted in the Beloved. NKJV  

 

The smaller I am in the eyes of the world, the larger I can become in the eyes of the Lord.  

 

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.  

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.