Pastor's Post 4/8/2022
Dear Shiloh Family,
Do you ever feel like no one sees the good things you do, but your slightest err shows up on the local news? I totally get it! It seems like every time I pick my nose, 5 people are standing there, shaking their heads, handing me a handkerchief. However, I recently learned, in an encouraging way, when you least expect it, folks are watching and listening.
Baylee, one of our college students and up-and-coming leaders, and I were running a few errands when the following conversation ensued.
“Pastor, I had the strangest conversation the other day.”
“With whom?” I replied.
“Well, I was talking with my college advisor when she asked if I would give her my mom’s email address. Immediately, I thought I was in trouble, so I asked her if I had done something wrong.”
“No! I just wanted to let her know that her son is the most polite and respectful student I’ve ever had. I think Mom needs to know.”
Proverbs 25:11: 11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold
In settings of silver. NKJV
Wow! What an amazing testimony. It warms my heart to observe young men with character, Moms who teach principles, and educators who reward achievements beyond test scores.
Watch your words; someone is listening. Audit your actions; others are watching. Adjust your attitude; everyone has feelings. Inspect your involvements; someone might tell Mamma. Humble your heart; God already knows.
Psalm 33:18-19: Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him,
On those who hope in His mercy,
19 To deliver their soul from death,
And to keep them alive in famine. NKJV
Proverbs 5:21: 21 For the ways of man are before the eyes of the Lord,
And He ponders all his paths. NKJV
Resurrection Sunday is almost here! We will begin the day with a Sunrise Service at 7:00 AM. Kami and her team will serve breakfast immediately following. Sunday School will follow the breakfast at the normal 9:45 hour, and we will have an outdoor/drive-up worship experience at 11:00. The College/Career ministry is sponsoring an Easter Egg hunt to cap off the morning. What a great day. Please pray for God’s presence and good weather. And please, sign up if you intend to eat breakfast with us. There are signup sheets in the vestibule and at Grand Central. You can also sign up through the church app in the EVENTS section or on the website. Click on the Easter Breakfast link and register. Event sign up will be closing this Tuesday.
If our Heavenly Father sees the sparrow fall, how much more does he notice when his children rise.
God bless you all,
Pastor Derrell
Refer to the ministry announcements for new times and locations in various ministries.
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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…
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.
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.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@
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!
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; 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.
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MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS:
EASTER SUNDAY SCHEDULE:
7:00 AM-Sunrise Service
8:00 AM-Breakfast
9:45 AM-Sunday School
11:00 AM-Outdoor/Drive-up Worship
12:30 AM-Easter Egg hunt
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!
VBS IN JUNE: Date TBA
YOUTH YARD SALE: May 21
MEN’S MINISTRY: May: White River Fishing Retreat, June: Gridiron Conference. PLEASE TURN IN ANY MONEY FOR THE FISHING TRIP NEXT WEEK
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.
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 “Real Men” Bible study. Everyone is welcome.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT:
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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.
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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.
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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.