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Dear Shiloh Family,

    Why would people sacrifice partial or entire vacations with their families to spend a week with strange (I use that term loosely) teenagers, college students, and co-church workers?  Because Jesus loves the little children.

     Why do perfectly sane adults leave comfortable homes to sleep in cabins on lumpy, smelly, noisy, bunkbed mattresses surrounded by lumpy, noisy, smelly, people?  Maybe, because Jesus slept on the ground, in strange houses, and had no place to lay his head.  He loves all the children of the world.  They are all precious in His sight.  

     Why do folks abandon luxury, air-conditioned, gas-powered vehicles to walk to the dining hall, lake, waterpark, and playing field (uphill both ways)?  Jesus walked miles with his disciples to teach them about the simplicity of love.

Hebrews 2:9-10 But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honor; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man. 

10 For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.

     Each year, I am amazed at our church staff and leaders as they endure, attitudes, altitudes, atmosphere and atrocities, sleep deprivation, storms, scars, and superegos, chanting, chatting, crying, and critters in the night.  They praise, pray, and pamper deep into the night.  Each year, they get home and vow they will never do it again, but each year, they keep coming back.  Why?  Because they love kids and want them to know Jesus loves them as well.  

     Every year I say I could never be prouder of a group of loving, generous, selfless servants.  Once again, they have proven me wrong.  I have never been more honored to be the Pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church.  Our youth team exhausted themselves this week in honor of our Lord.  They gave in too many ways to begin to mention.  Shiloh, I am grateful for a church that understands the needs of our youth ministry.  Thank you all for showing God’s love in so many ways.

John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Be wise in the seeds you are planting in the lives of children.  Those seeds may someday be replanted in your own children.   

God bless you all,

Pastor Derrel
 

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, Elijah Saylors, Jarrod Mercer, 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. 

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:

  • Audio/Visual Team:  Anyone interested in working in with the A/V team contact David Jones or Ricky Trew.

  • Kitchen ministry:  Anyone interested in working with the kitchen ministry contact Kami Gentry or call Melissa in the main office.

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.

WOMEN’ MINISTRY: W.O.W. would like to invite all Ladies to a movie night on July 14, in the FLC. Doors will open @ 6:30 and "I Still Believe" will begin @ 7pm. More information to come.

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: 

  • 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.

  • COLLEGE AND CAREER:  Jon Carson 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.