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ESSENGERVolume 61, Number 50 December 10, 2015 Mobile, Alabama

December 13 Dr. Rick Lance,

Alabama Baptist Convention

December 20 Dr. Jerry Gunnells,

Former Pastor SHBC, retired

Welcome Pulpit Guests This Is Christmas

Parking attendants neededfor This Is Christmas.

If you can help, please contact Chipper Mathis at 455-9087

or call the Church Office at 342-5320.

Tickets will be available to the Public and SHBC Members December 11 from 12 noon until 6:00 p.m. in the SHBC Activities Center. For Ticket Information call 251-652-1037

IN OUR PRAYERS:SYMPATHY TO: Mark (Jennifer) Engel in the death of his mother, Rositha Engel, on November 23.

Tiffany (Jeremy) Kilpatrick in the death of her grandmother, Molly Rimes, on December 2.

JOIN US FOR

THE 30 th PRESENTATION OF

This Is Christmas

Featuring

the Sanctuary Choir, Orchestra, Reflection, Messengers, Piano Ensemble, Young Musicians, Ballet and Living Masterpieces

Saturday, December 12, 2015 • 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.Sunday, December 13, 2015 • 4:00 p.m.

Who should attend?Parents of infants - high school seniors.

Time?Saturday, January 9, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, January 10 during the worship service at 8:45 a.m. in “the gathering”

and at 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary

Registration is available through The Current and on our website, www.shbc.cc

or mail in the attached registration form with a stamped, addressed envelope.

Email eholloway@shbc.cc with any questions.Light Dinner Saturday Evening / Childcare Provided at the Church

FREE OF CHARGE!

BARRETT AND JENIFER JOHNSON: After serving in the local church for 25 years, Barrett and Jenifer Johnson launched INFO for Families as a ministry designed to encourage people through speaking, personal coaching and resource development. They are the authors of “The Talks” and “Your Imperfect and Normal Family.” Their blog at INFOforFamilies.com gets more than 40,000 page views every month.They have 5 kids, from a married 23 year-old to an active 8

year-old. With 25 years of marriage under their belts, 3 teenagers in their home, and their first grandchild born in 2013, they are an imperfect and ordinary family (like yours) who has truly experienced it all. Barrett did 15 years of youth ministry before serving for 8 years as the Family Minister at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Atlanta, one of the largest churches in the south.

CoveredJanuary 9-10, 2016 Spring Hill Baptist Church

Parent Summit featuring Barrett & Jenifer Johnson

with Brett Myers, Illusionist

“Covered” Registration Form: January 9-10, 2016or register online at www.shbc.cc

NAME_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

CITY, STATE, ZIP _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

DAYTIME PHONE_______________________________EMAIL___________________________________________________________________________

NAMES/AGES OF CHILDREN WHO WILL BE ATTENDING ______________________________________________________________________________

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Welcome St. Paul’s Episcopal School Chamber Singers Sunday, December 13 in the 11:00 service

in the SanctuaryThe St. Paul’s Episcopal School Chamber Singers is a choir comprised of upper school students from St. Paul’s Episcopal School in Mobile, Alabama, USA. Under the direction of Jody and Missy Powell, this group performs choral literature of many different periods and styles. In addition to providing anthems for monthly Eucharistic services at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and performing concerts at school, this group is also known to appear in such venues as Carnegie Hall in New York, The National Cathedral in Washington D.C., the keynote performing group for the Alabama Music Educators Association In-Service Conference, the American Choral Directors Association state invitational program and the London International Choral Festival in London, England.

Angel Tree Ministry

Greetings in the name of Christ,

As Christmas approaches, we are preparing for the Prison Fellowship Angel Tree Ministry. Spring Hill Baptist Church has been involved with this

ministry since 1995 and your commitment has enabled this ministry to successfully cover all these children every year. This ministry specifically serves children who have been touched by crime and poverty.

The gifts are delivered to the homes of these children, making this program especially personal. Along with the wrapped gift, the gospel message is presented through age specific books. Please help us show Christ’s love by participating in this ministry.

On Saturday, December 12, 2015 we will deliver these gifts to the homes of the children. Anyone wanting to help deliver these gifts please give John a call at (251) 680-4613 for more information.

If you would like for us to answer any questions, please call us @ (251) 937-1361 home, or (251) 680-4613 (John’s) cell.

The overall goal of this program is to allow the Love of Christ to touch those children that have been touched by crime. Please join us in prayer that the Lord will allow this program to once again serve all these children with the faith, love and hope that only Christ can give.

In Christ’s Service

Adults ....................................366 Young Adults ...........................78Youth ......................................65Preteen ...................................19Children ..................................56Preschool ................................60Sub-total ...............................644OFF CAMPUS CLASSESGordon Oaks ..........................23GRAND TOTAL.....................667

Sunday School Attendance at SHBC on December 6, 2015

December 6, 2015STEWARDSHIP

Budget Receipts ...............82,854.08Restricted Giving ............... 3,970.65Lottie Moon Offering ...........6,275.15Total ................................ 93,099.88Needs to Date ..............3,395,406.00Given to Date ...............3,193,066.05

SHBC WEEKLY CALENDARPlease check with the Activities Center

for Fitness Activity & Upward Basketball Schedules.

342-5375

Mission Prayer Focus: Please pray for families who will be receiving the Bags of LOV this week in Alabama Village. We pray with thanksgiving for all the members of SHBC who donate can goods and staple items to fill 20 grocery bags to give to some of the neediest families. Pray for John and Dolores Eads as they continue to help shine the Light of Jesus Christ in the Village.

In accordance with our bylaws, a Pastor Search Committee will soon be formed. The Committee will be comprised of 11 members. The Chairs of Deacons, Finance and Personnel make up three of the 11 members. The 8 additional members will be formed as follows:

Phase 1: On Wednesday, December 9 during the regular prayer meeting, the church elected three members chosen from a list of past Chairs of Deacons.

Phase 2: On Wednesday, December 16 during the regular prayer meeting,

Pastor Search Committee Process

the church will elect the final five members from the membership at large. Of those final five members, at least three shall be women who receive the highest number of votes.

The Chair of Deacons will name an election committee to supervise the mechanics of both phases of the election. The election shall be by written ballot. No member of the church staff or spouse of a church staff member are eligible to serve on the Pastor Search Committee.

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions

“Because of Who He Is”Church Goal: $36,000

Given to Date: $9,310.40

Year End Contributions

The IRS requires us to have a deadline of December 31, 2015 for accepting contributions to the church. You may bring your contributions to the office prior to noon on Thursday, December 31. If you mail your contributions, be sure it is post marked on or before December 31 for proper credit in 2015. All offerings received by December 31 will be posted for the 2015 year.

Michael Sherman at 342-5320 or email, msherman@shbc.cc.

Mission Trip to the Dominican

Republic

February 6-12 Cost @ $1300

Contact Michael Sherman

Deadline to sign up is December 16!

Sunday, December 13 8:45 a.m. ....................................... the gathering 9:45 a.m. .....................................Sunday School 11:00 a.m. ................................... Worship Service 4:00 p.m. .................................. This Is Christmas

Monday, December 14 7:00 p.m. ............................. Reflection Rehearsal

Tuesday, December 15 9:30 a.m. .................... Prayer Shawl Ministry (AC) 9:30 a.m. ................... Sarah Kirk Bible Study (AC) 9:45 a.m. .............Home of Grace Ministry (Away) 6:00 p.m. ......................... Men’s Bible Study (AC) 6:30 p.m. ................. Finance Committee Meeting 7:45 p.m. ...............................Deacons’ Meeting

Wednesday, December 16 7:30 a.m. ...................... Men’s Bible Study (Away) 4:45 p.m. ........................................ Supper (DH) 5:00 p.m. ........................Prayer Ministry (Chapel) 5:30 p.m. WOW! Wacky Tacky Christmas Party (AC) 5:30 p.m. ................................. Music & Missions 6:15 p.m. .........Prayer Meeting & Bible Study (DH)7:05 p.m. .....................Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, December 17 12:00 p.m. ..................M.A.G.I.C. to New Orleans

Friday, December 18

Saturday, December 198:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Upward Basketball Games(#3)

Newly Elected Deacons:2016-2018

Britt BetheaJim Brinson

Ronnie BrownDonnie ButlerLee ColemanRon Hodges

Jeremy KilpatrickKenny LambertRich Nenstiel

Mike RiceMark RobertsMax Woodruff

Wayne Brannon—Life Deacon

Deacon Ordination and InstallationSunday, January 10, 2016 6:00 p.m.

The ChurCh STaff

In case of an emergency, you may reach the on call minister at 463-4350.

Administrative Office 342-5320Terry Richey .............................. Associate PastorRandy Grim .............................. Minister of MusicBill Taylor .......................... Asst. Minister of MusicTom Carter ..................... Minister to Senior AdultsDebbie Rice ........... Children’s Music CoordinatorMissy Powell .............................................. Pianist

Education Office 342-5320 Michael Sherman ... Minister of Ed./Administration Erica Holloway ......Minister to Children & Families Lex Ivey .................... Interim Minister to Students

Activities Center 342-5375 Amanda McBride .... Fitness/Activities Coordinator

Weekday Preschool Education Office 342-6044

THE MESSENGER, (UPS 512-220), IS PUBLISHED WEEKLY, (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE CHRISTMAS WEEK).POSTMASTER: SEND ADDRESS CHANGES TO SPRING HILL BAPTIST CHURCH, 2 SOUTH MCGREGOR AVE.MOBILE, ALABAMA 36608PERIODICAL, POSTAGE PAIDMOBILE, ALABAMA

Train up a child in the way he should go;

and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6

Extended Session for week of December 13, 2015

Preschool A: John & Pam Adams, Jody & Katie Crane

Preschool B: Doug & Shannon Bridges, Jason & Gretchen Crane

Remember to CHECK THE BOX FOR LOVE WORKS! If you want 20% of the missions portion of your gift to go to Love Works, you will need to check the box on your pledge card or notify Denise Marsh in the church office again this year. Your election to support Love Works last year, does not automatically carry over. It must be made each year. See the back of your pledge card for a detailed explanation.

New Day,

Fresh Faith

2016 Budget There’s still time to pledge!

•In Sunday School •In Worship •On Wednesday Nights •Weekdays in the Church Office •Through the mail

or pledge online at www.shbc.cc

Pledge cards may be returned:

2016 Budget ............................ $3,607,424

Pledged as of December 6 ........ $2,545,959

Carols andCandlelight

Christmas Eve ServiceThursday, December 24, 2015

at 5:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary