DECEMBER 2018

LOVE GROW SERVE SHARE

Dear Church Family...

Craig Christina Senior Pastor

December is here and Christmas is in the air! To celebrate the birth of Christ this year, we are combining our worship services into one, blended service at 10:30 a.m. with Bible study at 9:15 a.m. Why combine?

For several reasons:

1. 1. We are stronger together. Over and over again, the early church was urged to be unified because Satan’s primary strategy is to divide us. United in love, the church is unstoppable.

2. 2. We need to know and love one another. We love our circle of friends, but Jesus wants to add more people into your sphere of influence. Get to know someone different from you, and you will be amazed at the added blessings.

3. We need to keep the main thing the main thing. Our mission is to glorify God as we share Jesus. Rather than forcing the church to conform to my preferences, what if we did whatever reached the most people for Christ?

In January, we will return to our regular schedule. But let’s open our hearts to a new experience of unity this Christmas, and let’s ask Jesus to use us to bring someone struggling into the fold. After all, it’s good news of great joy that He wants to share through you.

Merry Christmas! Pastor Craig

Have a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year!

From the Shiloh Terrace Baptist Church Staff! Dr. Craig C. Christina

Donnie Stribble Tracy Dophied

Norberto Palmitano

David Foster, Jr. Joanna Jespersen Scott McLaughlin

Paula Bateman Cynthia Cooper

Terry Finley Judy Isbell

Shiloh Terrace Baptist Church

IS A multi-ethnic community connecting people

to Christ BY LOVING, GROWING, SERVING AND SHARING

Student Ministry Growing

Wednesdays ~ 6:30-8:00 p.m.

HE MIX is designed specifically for Middle School and High

School students. Join us each Wednesday for great worship, games, food, fellowship and to hear God’s Word in a special way.

TeamKID For children 3 years - 6th grade 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Preschool meets in B129 Kindergarten-6th meets in B273 Bible story, Missions, Games and Snack!

December 19 “Dress Like Christmas”

Dress in Christmas colors (red, green, etc.), twinkle lights, bows!

TeamKID will not meet on December 26

or January 2

Worship KidStyle! PreK-2nd Grade Sundays at 11:00 a.m. A worship experience for kids!

Sunday, December 30 is Family Worship Day! Kids will worship with their parents during the regular Worship Service.

Children’s Ministry Growing

Community Center Christmas Event

Thursday, December 13 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Please help us to bless others at this Christmastime. Donations of toys are needed for children ages infants through middle school. Please place items in the closet across from the Bride's Room. For further information, contact Jennifer Ingram at 972.571.6742.

Christmas and New Year’s Schedule

All Sundays in December: 9:15 a.m. Connection Groups 10:30 a.m. Combined Worship Service

Sunday, December 9 ~ 3:00 p.m. ~ Christmas Musical Presentation Presented by the STBC Christmas Choir and guests including Scot Cameron, Nancy Hill, the Bryan Adams Belles and Children’s Nativity.

Monday, December 24 ~ 5:00 p.m. ~ Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Childcare for children two years old and under.

December 24-25 ~ Church Office Closed

Sunday, December 30 ~ 5th Sunday Family Worship Day

Tuesday, January 1 ~ Church Office Closed

Wednesday activities will resume January 9.

Forever Young STBC REPORT

Bible Study Attendance October 28 647 November 4 483 November 11 715 November 18 588

Worship Attendance October 28 456 November 4 494 November 11 456 November 18 484

Tithes and Offerings Thru November 25

General Budget Required

$30,100.00 WEEKLY

Budget Needs YTD: $240,800.00 Budget Receipts YTD: $224,572,94 Budget Expenses YTD: $205,100.98 Designated YTD: $ 19,938.77

Mission Offerings

Houser Missions - $5,636.77

Capital Campaign

Total to Date: $2,184,258.15

Alan Belcher Rebecca Reary

Welcome to STBC!

Celebration

Reserve your spot today for Forever Young on Friday, December 14 at 10:30 a.m. Christmas musical entertainment provided by Larry and Linda Petty! There will be fellowship, fun and a home cooked meal for only $5 per person.

SAVE THE DATE!

Lunch with a Purpose A Valentine to God

February 2, 2019

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

mySTBC Check out our website: www.stbc.org.

Go to mySTBC, a members only area on our website. Includes an online calendar and online church directory.

The Vision newsletter is available at the Information Desk, on the

website, and by email. Copies will continue to be mailed to our homebound members and others by request. Requests can be made to Judy Isbell in the Church Office at 972.857.9777, X5115.

Our Sympathy

The Shiloh Terrace Church Family extends deepest sympathy to:

Pat McClure, in the loss of her sister, Geneva Hudson;

Mildred Crawford, in the loss of her husband, Buel Crawford;

Bobbie Stone, in the loss of her daughter, Karen Edwards;

Helen Langham, in the loss of her daughter, Sheri Langham;

Jeanette Fitzgerald, in the loss of her brother, Gary Auton.

Thank You

Please check the Bulletin Board in the Workroom for notes from: Dallas Christian Women’s Job Corps

Mid-Week Connection Groups We have eight different groups for you to choose:

Sundays:

5:00 p Young Adults Coed facilitated by Jorge & Maribel Paz at STBC Corner Café Mondays: 7:00 p Young Married Coed facilitated by Cody & Julia Moseley at the Moseleys’ home Wednesday: 6:30 p Spanish Ladies facilitated by Andrea Palmitano at STBC Room A103

6:30 p Young Adult Coed facilitated by Norberto Palmitano at STBC in the Parlor

6:30 p Adults with Kids at STBC in D148

6:30 p Spanish Adults Coed facilitated by Carlos & Diana Cirera at the Cirera’s home

7:00 p Young Adult Ladies facilitated by Michelle McLaughlin at the McLaughlin’s home Thursday:

7:00 p Young Single Men facilitated by Derek McLaughlin at the McLaughlin’s home

If you are interested in joining a Mid-Week C-Group, contact David Foster at 972.857.9777, X5108 or Norberto Palmitano at X5109. This is your opportunity to connect with other believers while deepening your faith in God and enjoying a time of fellowship. We hope one of these groups is perfect for you!

9810 La Prada Dr. Dallas, TX 75228 (972) 857-9707 www.stbc.org

Phone Directory

Church Office 972-857-9707 Child Development Center 972-857-9703 STBC Prayer Room 972-857-9777x5129 E-mail Address info@stbc.org

Worship & Bible Study

SUNDAY 8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Connection Groups 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship 11:00 a.m. Servicio en Español

Wednesday Schedule

6:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study 6:30 p.m. TeamKID 6:30 p.m. ESL 6:30 p.m. Adult Connection Groups 6:30 p.m. Youth “The Mix” 7:00 p.m. SOP Adult Choir

Check out our website:

www.stbc.org

Shiloh Terrace Baptist Church is a multi-ethnic community

connecting people to Christ by loving, growing, serving and sharing.