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A worshiping family of believers in Jesus Christ committed to understanding, living and sharing His message. M The ESSENGER Volume 60, Number 51 December 18, 2014 Mobile, Alabama 2014 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering Who is Lottie Moon? The offering is named for Lottie Moon, a missionary to China for almost 40 years whose letters pleading for mission support still resonate today. Her letters were a major force in the formation of the Woman’s Missionary Union or WMU. She stood barely more than four feet tall and weighed about 50 pounds. She died Christmas Eve, 1912, after living a life of total sacrifice to God and the people of China. The 2014 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering® goal is $175 million; our church goal is $40 thousand. $40,000 IN OUR PRAYERS SYMPATHY TO: Mike (Debbie) Rice in the death of his father, Jack Rice, on December 15. Grandfather of Garrett (Holley) Rice, great-grandfather of Emily Rice. Melanie (Kendall) Kilpatrick in the death of her grandfather, Ronnie Harrison, on December 11. Nancy (Dan) Spence in the death of her mother, Avis Parker, on December 10. Katie Holston Clausheide and Forrest Holston in death of their grandfather, James E. Dyess, Sr. on December 6. CONGRATULATIONS TO: Hunter and Jamie Milhouse on the birth of their daughter, Emma Jane Milhouse, on December 9. Great-grandparents are Jim and Pearl Hutchison. Carols and Candlelight Christmas Eve Service Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary Merry Christmas from the staff at Spring Hill Baptist Church! For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. – John 3:16 (KJV)

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Page 1: Carols and Candlelight - Amazon S3 · • Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys (David Thomas, speaker) Wild Things helps parents, educators, mentors and others understand and explore

A worshiping family of believers in Jesus Christ committed to understanding, living

and sharing His message.MThe

ESSENGERVolume 60, Number 51 December 18, 2014 Mobile, Alabama

2014 Lottie Moon Christmas OfferingWho is Lottie Moon?

The offering is named for Lottie Moon, a missionary to China for almost 40 years whose letters pleading for mission support still resonate today. Her letters were a major force in the formation of the Woman’s Missionary Union or WMU. She stood barely more than four feet tall and weighed about 50 pounds. She died Christmas Eve, 1912, after living a life of total sacrifice to God and the people of China.

The 2014 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering® goal is $175 million; our church goal is $40 thousand.

$40,000

IN OUR PRAYERSSYMPATHY TO: Mike (Debbie) Rice in the death of his father, Jack Rice, on December 15. Grandfather of Garrett (Holley) Rice, great-grandfather of Emily Rice.Melanie (Kendall) Kilpatrick in the death of her grandfather, Ronnie Harrison, on December 11.Nancy (Dan) Spence in the death of her mother, Avis Parker, on December 10.Katie Holston Clausheide and Forrest Holston in death of their grandfather, James E. Dyess, Sr. on December 6.

CONGRATULATIONS TO: Hunter and Jamie Milhouse on the birth of their daughter, Emma Jane Milhouse, on December 9. Great-grandparents are Jim and Pearl Hutchison.

Carols andCandlelight

Christmas Eve ServiceWednesday, December 24, 2014

at 5:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary

Merry Christmas from the staff

at Spring Hill Baptist Church!

For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

– John 3:16 (KJV)

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

Time?Saturday, January 17, 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, January 18, during Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. and during Worship Service

Registration is available online through The Current

and on our website, www.shbc.cc, or mail in the attached registration card.

Light Dinner Saturday Evening / Childcare ProvidedFREE OF CHARGE!

SESSIONSSaturday, January 174:00 p.m.

• FamilyShow(fortheentirefamily)withIllusionist,BrettMyers

5:00 p.m. BREAKOUTS, and second session with Illusionist for the children only

• Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys (DavidThomas,speaker) WildThingshelpsparents,educators,mentorsandothersunderstandandexplorethehearts,mindsandwaysofboysandthevitalrolethatparentsandcaregiversplayinthejourneytomanhood.Thisclassisfilledwithpracticaltipsandsuggestions,andgivesfreshinsightandmuch-neededencouragementontheroadtoraisingboys.

• Raising Girls (SissyGoff,speaker) TheRaisingGirlsseminarjourneysintotheheartsofgirlstohelpadultsunderstandtheirdaughter’sdifferentstagesofdevelopment:whatisnormal,whatisnot,andhowtorelateeffectively.Shealsospeaksatlengthontheissuesattheheartofgirlstoday.ThisseminarwillhelpyoulearnwhatitmeanstocallouttheuniqueidentityGodhasgiventhegirlyoulove.

6:00 p.m. Light Dinner and General Session

• Modern Parents, Vintage Values Betweentheinternet,themedia,thesenseofentitlementthatkidsarelivingwith,thedisrespect…itisalmosttoomuchforparents.WeoftenwishwecouldmovebacktoMayberry,whereourbiggestconcernwaswhohadsetoffthefirecrackersintheneighbor’sgarage.Isitstillpossibletoinstillvintagevaluesinmodernkids?David&Sissybelievethatitis–comejointhemastheypaintapictureof“how.”

Sunday, January 189:15 a.m.

• FaceTime Joinusforaface-to-faceencounterwithalivepanelofSHBCyouthastheyprovideuswithadifferentperspectiveofspiritualdevelopment.

10:45 a.m.

• “WhatItMeansToBeAGrown-up”(SissyGoffandDavidThomas)

Hocus Pocus Parenting!

January 17-18, 2015SHBC Parent Summit

featuring

David Thomas & Sissy Goff

SHBC Church Members: Register now. You can register by calling the Education

Office or online at www.shbc.cc.

“Hocus Pocus Parenting” Registration CardSATURDAY, JANUARY 17 & SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2015

NAME__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

CITY, STATE, ZIP _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

DAYTIME PHONE_______________________________EMAIL_________________________________________________________________________________________

NAMES/AGES OF CHILDREN WHO WILL BE ATTENDING ___________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

There are a limited number of seats available. Registration will be open to the

public beginning December 29.

Mail to: Parent Summit, 2 S. McGregor Ave., Mobile, Alabama 36608 or return to SHBC Education Office

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Come With M.A.G.I.C.“Mature Adults Growing In Christ”

SHBC WEEKLY CALENDAR

Young Adults ...........................83Youth ......................................67Preteen ...................................18Children ..................................68Preschool ................................60Sub-total ...............................629OFF CAMPUS CLASSES ..........Gordon Oaks ..........................11GRAND TOTAL ....................640

Sunday School Attendance at SHBC on December 14, 2014

STEWARDSHIP December 14, 2014

Budget Receipts ...............82,838.06Restricted Giving ..............15,870.32Lottie Moon Offering .........14,237.00This Is Christmas Offering 12,828.56Total ............................. 125,773.94Needs to Date ..............3,373,832.00Given to Date ...............3,284,365.99LOTTIE MOON OFFERINGGoal ..................................40,000.00Given to Date ....................23,344.00

Activities Ministry 342-5375www.shbc.cc

Registration

&Me TimeF i t n e s s

&Me TimeF i t n e s s

Mommy and Me Aerobics Class!

6 Weeks, Mondays @ 10:15 a.m. Just $35 for all 6 sessions!

Starting January 5, 2015For Moms with kids

6 months to 4 yrs of age.

For more information, please contact Amanda McBride at 342-5375.

Thursday, January 1, 2015 Join us as we provide supper for the

ladies staying at McKemie Place. The Activities Center and Church Offices

will be closed, so you will not be able to drop off your food dishes early. Please bring your dishes to the Activities Center parking lot no later than 5:40 p.m. Please call Janice or Bobby Butler if you would like to drop your food off at their house, 634-1566. They will take it from there to McKemie Place.

“What a great way to begin the new year!” Serving God by serving others. – “Love Works”

Sunday, December 21 9:30 a.m. ...................................Sunday School 10:45 a.m. ............ Worship Service (Sanctuary)

Monday, December 22

Tuesday, December 23

Wednesday, December 24 5:00 p.m. ............. Carols & Candlelight Service

No Regular Wednesday Night Activities

Thursday, December 25

Friday, December 26

Saturday, December 27

WIFFLE

Spring Hill Baptist Church

Activity Center February 8th

3pm

Pick Up Registration Forms in Sunday School or Activity Center

Registration Deadline January 30th

Get your teams together now! Registration forms for the Chili Cook-Off & Wiffle Ball Tournament

are also available online at www.shbc.ccFor more information call Amanda McBride at 342-5375

We invite you to join us as we participate in missions. Please watch The Messenger, The Current and the church website, for opportunities to get involved.

Ladies CELEBRATE with a luncheon on Sunday, Jan. 25, If you would like to help by decorating a table, please contact Vickie Parker at [email protected] or call 402-0675.

events THIS WINTER

http://www.shbc.cc/ministries/adults/womens-ministry

DINNER AND A MOVIE

THURSDAY, NOV. 20 Enjoy a night out with the girls at 6:00 p.m. in the back room of the SHAC as we watch Son of God. This movie takes us through Jesus’ life from his humble beginnings, gathering of his followers, his

march to Jerusalem, and all of the miracles he performed along the way.

THURSDAY, JAN. 22 Join us at 6:00 p.m. in the back room of the

SHAC as we watch Heaven is for Real. This film tells the story of how a

4-year old boy visited Heaven and lived to tell of its pleasures.

No cost, but let us know you can come so we will have plenty

of food! Call Judy Wesson at 423-5402 and leave a message.

MONDAY, JAN. 5 at 6:00 p.m. in the back room of the SHAC.

Join us for this six-week Bible study, “The Best Yes” by Lisa TerKeurst.

THURSDAY, JAN. 8 at 9:15 a.m. in the back room of the SHAC. Join us for this 11-week study, “Living Beyond Yourself” by Beth Moore.

Childcare for both Bible Studies is available by reservation through the Education Office. Books available at Lifeway.

WINTER BIBLE STUDIES

WMU & WOMEN’S MINISTRIES

thatthe

hasmade

and be in it.

Ladies...SAVE THE DATE

1.25.15

More information coming soon!!

WomensEvent-WINTER-2014.indd 1 11/17/14 9:45 AM

We invite you to join us as we participate in missions. Please watch The Messenger, The Current and the church website, for opportunities to get involved.

Ladies CELEBRATE with a luncheon on Sunday, Jan. 25, If you would like to help by decorating a table, please contact Vickie Parker at [email protected] or call 402-0675.

events THIS WINTER

http://www.shbc.cc/ministries/adults/womens-ministry

DINNER AND A MOVIE

THURSDAY, NOV. 20 Enjoy a night out with the girls at 6:00 p.m. in the back room of the SHAC as we watch Son of God. This movie takes us through Jesus’ life from his humble beginnings, gathering of his followers, his

march to Jerusalem, and all of the miracles he performed along the way.

THURSDAY, JAN. 22 Join us at 6:00 p.m. in the back room of the

SHAC as we watch Heaven is for Real. This film tells the story of how a

4-year old boy visited Heaven and lived to tell of its pleasures.

No cost, but let us know you can come so we will have plenty

of food! Call Judy Wesson at 423-5402 and leave a message.

MONDAY, JAN. 5 at 6:00 p.m. in the back room of the SHAC.

Join us for this six-week Bible study, “The Best Yes” by Lisa TerKeurst.

THURSDAY, JAN. 8 at 9:15 a.m. in the back room of the SHAC. Join us for this 11-week study, “Living Beyond Yourself” by Beth Moore.

Childcare for both Bible Studies is available by reservation through the Education Office. Books available at Lifeway.

WINTER BIBLE STUDIES

WMU & WOMEN’S MINISTRIES

thatthe

hasmade

and be in it.

Ladies...SAVE THE DATE

1.25.15

More information coming soon!!

WomensEvent-WINTER-2014.indd 1 11/17/14 9:45 AM

Holiday ScheduleWednesday, December 24

Join us for Carols and Candlelight in the Sanctuary at 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 24 , Thursday, December 25 & Friday, December 26

the Church Offices and Activities Center will be closed.

Merry ChristmasWednesday, December 31

the Church Offices and Activities Center will close at noon.

Thursday, January 1 the Church Offices and Activities Center

will be closed Happy New Year!

Thursday, January 15, 2015 11:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Covered Dish Luncheon and Guest Speaker: Ben Raines

Join us as we listen to guest speaker, Ben Raines, Executive Director of Weeks Bay Foundation and have

covered dish luncheon in the Dining Hall.Make reservations for M.A.G.I.C.

by emailing Olna at [email protected]

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The ChurCh STaff

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

Administrative Office 342-5320Paul Sands, Ph.D. ......................................Pastor Terry 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 342-5349 Michael Sherman ... Minister of Ed./Administration Erica Holloway ......Minister to Children & Families

Activities Center 342-5375 Travis Moore .......................... Minister of Activities Ben Purvis ............................. Minister to Students

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 21, 2014

Preschool A: John & Pam AdamsPreschool B: Brent & Kelly Greenwald,

Lawrence & Rhonda BedsolePreschool C: Britt & Lori Bethea

Year End ContributionsThe IRS requires us to have a deadline of December 31, 2014 for accepting contributions to the church. You may bring your contributions to the office prior to noon on Wednesday, December 31.

If you mail your contributions, be sure it is post marked on or before December 31 for proper credit in 2014.

All offerings received by December 31 will be posted for the 2014 year.

One LordOne Purpose

81% of 2015 Budget

2015 Budget ................ $3,603,280

Pledged as of December 14 ........... $2,910,335

2015 Budget

Tuesday, January 6, 2015Dining Hall Foyer 11:30 – 11:40 a.m.

Enjoy refreshments and fellowship as we gather for our meeting. During this time, you may sign in, pay for your lunch if eating, and sign the birthday cards for our home bound and nursing home members.

onMISSION Impacting Our World Through Co-ed Missions

11:40 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. Prayer Calendar

11:55 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. PROGRAM

WMU Theme for 2014 – 2015 “All For You”

Judy Wesson will be leading our Intertnational Mission Study dealing with the deplor-able conditions in the Ivory Coast of Africa. Learn how missionaries are confronting the challenges of overwhelming need as they share the story of Jesus where Islam and tribal religions hold sway over the lives of the people. You will learn how the redemptive truth of Christ can change lives, influence a city, and bring real peace.

12:30 - 1:00 p.m. Lunch Please make your lunch reservations by noon on Monday, January 5

by calling 342-5320.