Is it just me, or does anyone else sit down at night and feel like you’ve been walking all day in a sandstorm? Or do your contacts become small discs of sandpaper on your eyeballs? And is your once white car now yellow? The older I get, the worse the pollen is each year. However, that same eye caking, nose clogging, throat scratching, gritty mist is instrumental in enhancing the beauty of Spring. Insects, birds, bees, and the eternal Spring winds work together to make the flowers bright, grass green, and fruit trees heavy. The great creator designed nature to coordinate with nature.
In the same way, the church should enhance the church. Brothers and sisters in Christ bring out the beauty in one another and make the bride of Christ both beautiful and functionable.
Psalm 104:16-24: 16 The trees of the Lord are full of sap, The cedars of Lebanon which He planted, 17 Where the birds make their nests; The stork has her home in the fir trees. 18 The high hills are for the wild goats; The cliffs are a refuge for the rock badgers. 19 He appointed the moon for seasons; The sun knows its going down. 20 You make darkness, and it is night, In which all the beasts of the forest creep about. 21 The young lions roar after their prey And seek their food from God. 22 When the sun rises, they gather together And lie down in their dens. 23 Man goes out to his work and to his labor until the evening. 24 O Lord, how manifold are Your works! In wisdom You have made them all. The earth is full of Your possessions. NKJV
As you may have noticed, various ministries are being birthed, almost weekly at Shiloh. The latest is a new ministry called “Shiloh Helping Hands.” Eddie and Polly White introduced this ministry last Sunday. It is designed to assist our widows and shut-ins with small projects around their houses, which could include everything from lawncare to light auto-care. If you have skills, gifts, talents, or a strong back, and would be willing to volunteer your services to help our wonderful warriors of wisdom, please, contact the office. Call Melissa in the office, or send us an email with your name, email address, phone number and specific skill or interest.
I am so excited about this ministry! However, it is only as effective as the hearts of the participants. What a wonderful opportunity for the body of Christ to live, breath, and move throughout our church and community.
27 Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world. NKJV
Our children will be more impressed by seeing our talents at work than hearing about them at rest.
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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, Landry Donnahoe, Chase Armour, Jon and Jaydon Rigg, Deedee Crowley, Brandalynn Henry
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.
Baby Shower: We will be having a baby shower for Treasure Mann, Sunday, April 30th at 4:00 pm, she is registered at Amazon and It’s a GIRL!
Youth: Youth Yard Sale will be Saturday, May 6th. Please support our youth by buying some Choo Choo Kettle Corn for $6.00 a bag, from now until May 10th.
VBS: 2023 VBS will be June 11th-14th. Please pray for our children and ask God where He wants you to serve. Sign-up sheets are available throughout the church campus, so PLEASE sign-up.
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: The ladies are doing a a Bible study from Right Now Media called “What the Women Saw”. They will meet each Tuesday night at 6:30 in the FLC. To access the study material, open Right Now Media, click on the Shiloh Baptist Church logo, and you will find it in the church library.
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
MINISTRY NEEDS:
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Audio/Visual Team: Anyone interested in working in with the A/V team contact David Jones or Ricky Trew.
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Kitchen ministry: Anyone interested in working with the kitchen ministry contact Kami Gentry or call Melissa in the main office.
VBS: June 11-14
Youth: Youth Yard Sale will be Saturday, May 6th. Please support our youth by buying some Choo Choo Kettle Corn for $6.00 a bag, from now until May 10th.
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:
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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.
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COLLEGE AND CAREER: Jon Carson will be leading a Bible study each Wednesday night. The group will be meeting downstairs in the main building.
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YOUTH: The High School/Middle School youth group will meet upstairs in the FLC.
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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.
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