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Dear Shiloh Family,

     It was a typical business conference, and it was social hour.  Carrier Corp. had invited hundreds of HVAC companies to Memphis for a tour of the Carrier/Bryant factory and distribution center.  After a long day of touring, meetings, and info sessions, we were being treated to Happy Hour in the Grand Ballroom of the Peabody Hotel, complete with food, fun, drinks and dancing…an event from which I tactfully bowed out.  I made an appearance, drank a soda, and retired to my glorious 5-star room.  

     Perched on the bed amidst Sunday School literature and sermon prep material, I was startled by a knock on my door.  I opened it to find a skinny, red headed, rough looking guy who stuck out is hand and said, “Hey, are you Daryl?” (I spell it that way to give an indication of the southern drawl and deep south vernacular). He introduced himself as a fellow HVAC dealer from Calhoun, GA, and the ensuing conversation went something like this,

     “They told me you wuz a Christian and didn’t go in for them there parties and such.”

    I replied, “Well, I am a Christian, and I just chose to spend the evening studying.”

     “Yep, I saw your Bible right off when you opened the door.  I don’t go to them parties either; I don’t drank, and I don’t dance with anybody cept my wife. So, that guy from Carrier said I needed to find O’Neal and hang out with him.  Then he handed me this.”  

     He flashed pearly whites that spread from ear to ear and wielded an American Express card toward me as though it were a Samari sword. The young man’s eyes became marbles; he then leaned slightly forward, stuck out his chin, raised his eyebrows, and retorted, “Dude said we could eat anything, and go anywhere we want to go…Ever been to Graceland?”

     In case you haven’t noticed, I hadn’t said a word since the introduction, and that’s pretty much how the rest of the evening played out.  However, it was a wonderful evening.  We hailed a cab, took in the sights of the city, ate the biggest cheeseburger and milkshake in Memphis, and spent the rest of the night checking out the spelling on the grave at Graceland…all on Carrier’s dime.  It was truly the epitome of country-come-to-town.  

1 Kings 15:4-5: 4 Nevertheless for David's sake the Lord his God gave him a lamp in Jerusalem, by setting up his son after him and by establishing Jerusalem; 5 because David did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, and had not turned aside from anything that He commanded him all the days of his life, except in the matter of Uriah the Hittite.  NKJV 

       Now, I’m not implicating that it is wrong to attend social events.  I only knew, for me, it would have reminded me of who I was before Jesus found me, and I surrendered my life to him.  I also felt it was important for my young wife to know she married a man she could trust in any situation. I simply chose to bypass any temptation that had potential to lead me astray…and God rewarded two country boys from Georgia with sights of the big city.  

     We are learning to follow Jesus.  The path is not always bright, and the answers are seldom black and white.  However, in the words of a great man, “It’s not hard to do the right thing.”  When you’re not sure about a decision, why not lean toward the purest side, and make choices that lead away from worldly temptation. The small choices we make on earth may lead others to enjoy the lights and blessings of the heavenly city.  

 Psalm 37:16-18: 16 A little that a righteous man has Is better than the riches of many wicked.  17 For the arms of the wicked shall be broken, But the Lord upholds the righteous. 18 The Lord knows the days of the upright, And their inheritance shall be forever. NKJV  

It's usually the small daily investments that pay long-term dividends.      

God bless you all, 

Pastor Derrell
 

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…

 2024 NEW MEMBERS:  Haven Johnson, River Johnson, Thomas, Lisa, and Mary Grace Gray, Philip, Ariana, and Isabella Rayburn, Wesley Fisher, Shane Johnson, Matt, Amanda, Parker, and Emily Ray, Brooklyn Britton, Gracie Wood, James Wood, Kerri Wood, Hayden Gardner, Elbert and Stephanie Britton, Linda Jone

2024 BAPTISMS: Havan Johnson, River Johnson, Shane Johnson, Wesley Fisher, Brooklyn Britton, Gracie Wood, James Wood, Kerri Wood, Hayden Gardner

UP AND COMING EVENTS:  

NEW FOUNDATIONS STUDY:  Brother David Jones wuill be teaching the Foundations study every Wednesday at 7:00 in the Main Auditorium.

WEDDING SHOWER: There will be a wedding shower for CJ Gentry and Wyatt McDonald Sunday,  April  7th, at 4:00 PM in the FLC. They are registered on Amazon.

EASTER EGGS AND CANDY NEEDED - See Jon Carson 

BAPTIZING:  We will be baptizing this Sunday, March 24th.

EASTER AT SHILOH:  March 31st.

SUNRISE SERVICE: 7:00 AM, in the Main Auditorium.

BREAKFAST:  Immediately following the Sunrise Service in the FLC.

OUTDOOR EASTER SERVICE:  11:00 AM, in the parking lot.

MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT STUDY:  Pastor Derrell will begin a marriage enrichment class Sunday, April 14th at 4:00 PM in the FLC.  Signup sheets are available in the vestibule, and online as well. 

CHEST OF JOASH DAY: April 21st. Chest of Joash Day is a Sunday set aside specifically for special offering and prayer for our building program.  Please, pray what God would have you give on this exciting day.  

VBS: June 9th-12th.

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:

VBS: JUNE 9TH – 12TH

 NEW MINISTRY!!!

MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT SEMINAR: Sunday Aptil 14 @ 4pm in the FLC.

 SHILOH FOUNDATIONS CLASS:  If you are a new convert, a new member of Shiloh, a regular attender of the Wednesday night auditorium class, or would like to know more about what we believe, you are invited to attend the FOUNDATIONS class in the Main Auditorium.  Brother David will begin the study this Wednesday, February 28th at 7:00 PM.

 SHILOH HELPING HANDS:  Eddie and Polly White have begun a new ministry.  They are coordinating with church members to care for the needs of widows, shut-ins, elderly, etc….  If you have a skill (carpentry, lawn care, auto mechanic, painting, manual labor, etc.) and would be willing to volunteer to help those in need, please contact the office or Eddie and Polly.

 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.

 AWANA:  Our AWANA team needs Men to serve in the children’s ministry on Wednesday nights.  If you are willing to teach or simply listen to Bible verses, please, contact Melissa in the 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 or on the church website. 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.

 WOMEN’S MINISTRY: Ladies Bible Study “Sacred Rest” by: Saundra Dalton Smith, February 20th at 6:30 in the FLC. Please See Angela Brown, Juie Overall or Rhonda Jones for more details.

 MEN’S MINISTRY: Men's Bible study every Monday @ 6:30 PM.  Come enjoy Physical and Spiritual food and fellowship in the FLC.

 Men’s breakfast will continue on the third Saturday of each month at 9:00 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) during the 2nd service.

 JR. CHURCH:  (K-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.

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.

 WEDNESDAY NIGHT: 

  • ADULT BIBLE STUDY/Foundations: If you are a new convert, a new member of Shiloh, a regular attender of the Wednesday night auditorium class, or would like to know more about what we believe, you are invited to attend the FOUNDATIONS class in the Main Auditorium.  Brother David Jones will be teaching this study at 7:00 PM.

  • 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