Pastor's Post 4/28/2022

Dear Shiloh Family,

As we peered out the fieldhouse window, the opposition didn’t seem to have the awe factor that we had often seen.  They weren’t overly blessed with size, and their numbers were very much like ours.  It particularly caught my attention as they casually strolled from the charter bus to the visitor’s locker room without arrogance or horseplay.  They were shoulder to shoulder and near stride for stride.  During the pregame warmups, we didn’t ogle at an imposing athlete that gives opposing coaches ulcers and night sweats.  Appearance defined them at best, average.  

We thwarted their opening drive, received the punt, marched down the field and penetrated the endzone with relative ease.  Subconsciously, and from some, verbally, the celebration began early on the home team sideline.  However, a different football squad took the ensuing kickoff, and my previous interest in their team discipline turned to legitimate concern.  

A Fife, Alabama football team morphed into a meticulous gridiron machine.  They performed like a well-oiled sewing machine, stitching, weaving, and piecing together the pattern of a near perfect game plan.  They calmly, but precisely covered every inch of the field until ultimately crossing our goal line…again, and again, and again…It was 30-7 at half-time.  The remainder of the game was routine and uneventful.  The postgame film review revealed that during several plays, all 11 players performed their individual position requirements to perfection.  They weren’t big; they weren’t fast, but they were a team, carrying out the coach’s plan.  

Psalm 20:7

7 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God. KJV

If the church, any church, our church is to move forward, it won’t be because of the Pastor, Deacons, Praise Team nor wealthy contributors.  Rather, it will perform to perfection when every believer in the church fulfills the bodily requirements that God has called him or her to do. 

Ephesians 4:15-16

15 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ. 16 From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.  NIV

Consequently, we will be having a SALT (Staff And Leadership Team) meeting this Sunday, May 1st, at 4:30 PM, in the FLC.  If you are church staff, involved in leadership in any ministry in any capacity, or are interested in the ministries of Shiloh, you are invited and encouraged to attend.  Your input in the future and progress of your church is invaluable.  We would graciously welcome a representative from each ministry.  Thank you in advance. 

If one member fails to perform, it isn’t a true team effort.   

God bless you all,

Pastor Derrell

Refer to the ministry announcements for new times and locations in various ministries. 

We will continue to stream the 11:00 service as usual.  Once again, if you are sick, please stay home.  We don’t want anyone to feel pressured into coming if he/she is not comfortable.

 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.

BAPTIZING:  May 8 in the second service. If you are a candidate, or have been thinking about being baptized, I would love to talk with you.

 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.

COMING SOON:  Kettle Corn Fund Raiser! 

2022 NEW MEMBERS:  Dustin Afman;  Rob, Lori, Bowden, and Garrett Gass;

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.

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.