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Dear Shiloh Family,

     What a phenomenon!  As predicted, Tuesday, April 9th 2024, North America witnessed a total solar eclipse for the first time since 2017.  It was the first one in our area since 1979.  People traversed great distances, set up tents, and organized parties for the celestial observation.  

     Even nature altered behavioral patterns during the brief encounter of darkness.  Deer and turkey rushed to fields and right-of-ways to forage as if it were evening; crickets chirped, frogs croaked, and owls hooted away the last hint of the sun’s rays. 

Psalm 8:1: 8 O Lord, our Lord, How excellent is Your name in all the earth, Who have set Your glory above the heavens! 

3 When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, The moon and the stars, which You have ordained, NKJV

     I’m always amazed, but never surprised when nature reacts perfectly to the order in which the great creator set in place.  On the other hand, I’m constantly bumfuzzled when humankind fails to see the wonder and heed the warning signs that are clearly painted in the elements. 

     All media entities were present in every state.  Every camera, telescope, and homemade viewing device was glued to Earth’s brightest star.  News commentators gave play-by-play as if it were an Olympic event.  I heard one reporter say, “It was the first time I have ever seen every eye looking toward the sky.” 

     On my goodness!  How blind we have become.  A few scientific predictions shut down the world for a simple, orbital, lunar path encounter.  Yet, the one who put those celestial bodies in place, and set them in motion is preempting us of the day when He will call his children home.  In fact, those who accept His gift of love will be “caught up” into those skies and changed in the “twinkling of an eye”.  

     When light turns to darkness, we must consider it as a warning to those who reject Jesus Christ and choose to go through the days of tribulation and a doomed eternity.

Matthew 24:29-30: 29 Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken: 30 And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. KJV

     I can’t help but believe the eternal writer, conductor, and producer, our Heavenly Father, is literally setting the stage and playing out the scenes of what is to come.  We, His children, must continue to diligently read and preach the Holy script.  

NOTHING HAPPENS BY CHANCE AND EVERYTHING POINTS TO JESUS.         

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 Jones, Jeremy Armour, Evie Mercer, Shani Short

2024 BAPTISMS: Havan Johnson, River Johnson, Shane Johnson, Wesley Fisher, Brooklyn Britton, Gracie Wood, James Wood, Kerri Wood, Hayden Gardner, Jeremy Armour, Evie Mercer, Shani Short

EVENTS:   

BABY SHOWER:  There will be a baby shower for Mikaela Jones Carpenter Sunday, April 28th at 4:00 PM in the FLC. They are registered at Amazon & Babylist.

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 April 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.

 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.

 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.

 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.

 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