Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church

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1 FEBRUARY 2018 Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church CUSTOM SOLUTIONS Who is is the TRUE WORSHIPER according to the Bible?..the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is a spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth. (John 4:23,24) FEBRUARY PREACHING SERIES: TRUE WORSHIPERS God isn t seeking public speakers, charismatic leaders, the best-looking people or those with the most Facebook or Instagram followers. God is seeking true worshipers. When s the last time you ve been stunned and shaken by the presence of God? What we worship shows what we value. God desires for worship to be the focal point and passion of our daily lives. God wants us to be free in our worship expressions as we respond to His revelation. Jesus makes it very clear, God wants us to the True Worshipers of Him! This month we will discover what a true worshiper of God looks like, what it means to truly experience God in and through worship, how we are to approach God, and what happens when we truly worship. Join us, God is seeking TRUE WORSHIPERS. Is this you? Pastor Parker

2 I, John, am the one who heard and saw these things. And when I heard and saw, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who showed me these things. But he said to me, Do not do that. I am a fellow servant of yours and of your brethren the prophets and of those who heed the words of this book. Worship God. Revelation 22:9 Hear the Command Our theme scripture for this series is not Revelation 22:9, but we need to hear the simple command, Worship God! The angel said to John, when he fell down at the angel s feet, Do not do that. I am a fellow servant of yours and of your brethren the prophets and of those who heed the words of this book. Worship God. In other words, don t worship angels, worship God! Don t worship nothing, worship God! Don t neglect God or despise God, worship God! This is the last chapter of the Bible, and this is the last duty of man: worship God! Worship is what we were created for. This is the final end of all existence: the worship of God. God created the universe so that it would display the worth of his glory. And he created us so that we would see this glory and reflect it by knowing and loving it with all our heart and soul and mind and strength. Worship is not a Sunday, hour or so event! During the month of February, we are going to rebuild a common vision of what worship is and what we are gathering to do on Sunday morning, and scattering to do on Monday morning. What is it? Why do we do it? How do we do it? Those are the questions for the next several weeks, and I think you are going to be surprised what we find in the Bible, which is where we will be looking for answers. I want to be a true worshiper! I want to worship God as God wants me to worship Him. I pray that so do you and all of Shiloh! Worship not be in worship Worship every Sunday this month as we learn to be true worshipers.

3 SHILOH 101 Is Where Membership Begins At Shiloh GETTING STARTED: CONNECT TO SHILOH Pastor Undra Parker and The Membership Leadership Team are so excited about our first membership 101 class for You are invited! If you are new to Shiloh, if you have never attended Shiloh 101, if you want to refresh your knowledge about our church family you are invited. Find out what it means to belong to our church family. You were designed to be part of a church family, and that's exactly what Shiloh is intended to be your family! A healthy family has common beliefs, purposes, and commitment. That's why we want to share with you what we believe and where we're going. You will learn how to get connected and about the foundational beliefs, practices, and ministries of Shiloh. The class is a relaxed, informative gathering for those who want to learn more about our church. Dress is casual and lunch will be served. SHILOH 101 is helpful for new visitors to our church, as well as those who have been visiting a while. If you are considering becoming a member, we invite you to Shiloh 101. You will get to meet the pastor and leadership team and learn what it means to be a member. Attending this class is a requirement for membership, but there is no obligation or pressure to join if you come. At the end of the class, you will have an opportunity to join our church family. CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Whether you are attending by yourself or with your family, we have a place for everyone! Childcare is provided for birth-grade 6. Middle and High School students may attend the class with their parents or on their own. Call Reverend Gwuana Thomas, Minister for Membership , if you have any questions or need additional information SHILOH 101 CLASSES 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM ROOM 310 Saturday, February 17 Saturday, April 21 Saturday, June 16 Saturday, August 18 Saturday, October 20 Saturday, December 15

4 SUNDAY MORNING CLASSES FOR ALL AGES Growth Classes meet on Sunday mornings. This is the place where the life of the church happens, where you will experience a time of fellowship and meeting others, Bible study and encouragement. Choose a Growth Class based on your life stage, family situation or friends that you already know. Growth groups offer you a chance to build friendships as you participate in Bible study, prayer, worship and reaching our community with the gospel. DIRECTORY OF SUNDAY MORNING CLASSES 9:45 AM Class Teacher Room ADULTS & YOUNG ADULTS: Seniors on Sunday Deacon Leon Jenkins Ms. Carolyn Napper 307 Men s Bible Fellowship: Understanding the Bible [all ages] Mr. David Doucet 308 Married Life Bible Fellowship Deacon Sam Allen & Mrs. Brenda Allen 310 Understanding the Bible [all ages] Mr. Victor Spence 311 Comprehensive Bible Study [all ages] Mrs. Corrine Akers 312 Women of the Word: Formations [all ages] Deaconess Loretha Davis 314 Foundations for New Christians Reverend Patricia A. Ray 100 STUDENTS: High School [grades 9-12] Deaconess Develyn Rutledge 105 Middle School [grades 6-8] Ms. Carmen Jackson 104 College Age [18-25] 103 CHILDREN: Grade 1-3 Mrs. Princess Walker 107 Grade 4-5 Mrs. Queen Walker Stewart 106 Preschool [PreK & Kindergarten] Ms. Felecia Weaver 102 Nursery [6 mos 3 years] Ms. Mary Gunter Nursery A Welcome Center Host will assist you in choosing a group to visit and will walk you to their room. 2018: The Year of Discipleship Shiloh on the Grow But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 3: 18

5 Wednesday Night Life is what we call our mid-week evening of fellowship and discipleship for every member of the family. Adults can choose to attend a class. Students meet for worship and teaching. Children and preschoolers learn songs and Bible lessons. Most classes are one hour and begin at 7:00 PM. Children's and students activities generally start at 6:30pm. Don't forget dinner! Everyone is invited to our Fellowship Meal. Each week we provide an affordable meal before our classes begin. Come to the Gym between 5:00-6:15pm. We would love to meet you. Cost: Adults $8; Children $4.00; family maximum $25 Fellowship Meal Enjoy a delicious meal Time: 5:00 to 6:15 pm Place: Gym Cost: Adults $8; Children $4:00; family maximum $25 WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIFE SCHEDULE Prayer@6:30 PM Breakthrough Prayer Healing Prayer Adult Classes - 7:00 PM (see class description on next page) Middle and High School Students (Grades 6-12) ROOM (temporary Student Center) Dinner at 5 pm (sometimes it's free!), Student Center doors open at 6:15. Student worship for middle school students includes music, games, videos, group discussion and relevant teaching from the Bible. Parents are welcome to come and participate. High School worship is a time for students to connect with others and with God. The music, teaching and environment are created with teenagers in mind. The Student Center 1677 Juneau St. The Student Center at Juneau St. will reopen this Spring the actual date will be announced later. It is a great place to hang out before and after worship. We have video game, ping pong, and it's a place to hang out and meet up with friends. Children s KONNECT Children s Center Downstairs Preschool (ages birth to five) 6:30 8:30 pm Birth - Age 3 Childcare provided with additional mission and music activities for 2 and 3 year olds. (Nursery) Preschool - ages 4, PreK, and K Children participate in music for the first half of the evening and then move to Hands On. (Preschool Room) Elementary Children (grades 1-5) 6:30 8:30 pm Kids will Mix it Up because worshipping God and sharing our faith go together! A high energy Worship Rally time is followed by a combined choir rehearsal for 1st 5th graders with activities, instruments and songs. Kids then move to Bible Learning where the learn about Jesus through fun, hands-on activities.

6 WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIFE WINTER TERM: JANUARY 10- FEBRUARY 28 7:00 PM Leader: Reverend Undra Parker, Pastor & Professor of Divinity In Old and New Testament at Wayland University Time: With Praise & Breakout Sessions as scheduled 7:00 PM SIMON SAYS STUDY THROUGH THE BOOK OF 1 PETER Unmerited or unexpected problems are the great perils that grip the hearts of so many people today. Struggles with frustration, anger, and uncertainty weight us down when trials strange and surprising land at our feet. All too often in these trying times of our lives, confusion reigns while contentment fades; questions arise while prayer dwindles. Peter s encouragement to all Disciples of Christ is one of perseverance and persistence in faith. It s not enough for us to simply get up every morning and trudge through each day; neither is it wise to paste a smile on our faces and ignore problems. Instead, the words of 1 Peter are to prove the genuineness of our faith that results in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. This study challenges us to live holy lives motivated by love. Wednesday Night Life is a call to you to growth deeper in the Word of God in Make Wednesday Night Life a priority for you and your family! WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIFE SPRING TERM: MARCH-MAY 7:00 PM Experiencing God to Do His Will I DESERVE... How different would the world look if everyone got what they deserved?? Jesus words, Blessed are the merciful for they shall receive mercy doesn t seem like much. When we have messed up completely it doesn t seem like we deserve or can receive God s mercy, but we need it. As we journey to Easter: Resurrection Sunday, this Bible Study will help us understand four things we actually deserve March 7 March 14 March 21 March 28 Death _ Life Condemnation _ Mercy Rejection _ Acceptance To Be Counted Out _ Another Chance SHILOH ON THE GROW! The Bible is all about Jesus, because all of life exists for Him. You can know Him as you experience Him at work through your life. Experiencing God to Do His Will is a 9- week Bible study that takes us through some essential biblical principles and practices that will help us cultivate a loving and lasting personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Through examination of Scripture and current illustrations, we can understand and apply seven realities of experiencing God to do His will.. SHILOH ON THE GROW!

7 WEDNESDAY NIGHT PRAYER 6:30 PM If you re praying for a breakthrough and not seeing it, do not give up. Opposition precedes breakthroughs. Opposition always precedes strategic breakthroughs. Don t lose heart. There s a breakthrough ahead. Praying for a Breakthrough The consistent pattern throughout the Bible is that every significant move of God is preceded by a season of increasingly difficult, discouraging opposition. And if we take Ephesians 6, Daniel 10, and other warfare texts seriously, we can understand why: God is invading what Satan considers his territory. God s kingdom is breaking through the lines of the domain of darkness (Colossians 1:13) If we are not encountering opposition, it s likely we are not attacking a strategic location. But if we are, we are on to something. Where the enemy is fortifying his forces is where we must focus our assault. And where the enemy is fortified, there is going to be a fierce fight if we are going to achieve a breakthrough. We are going to receive volleys of flaming darts (Ephesians 6:16). We are going to be attacked on the rear. There will be spies in the camp. There will be jeering and intimidation and accusations. There will be efforts to destroy our morale and determination Prayer 2018: A Call for Breakthrough Determination! We are beginning 2018 with a Call for Breakthrough Determination! So this is a call for holy determination. Keep praying and don t lose heart (Luke 18:1). Just like in any large-scale war, there are many battles. Some breakthroughs are achieved relatively quickly; others require long, persevering endurance. But either way, breakthroughs require a determination to keep up the assault. Usually breakthroughs are not achieved by prayer alone there are works to be done and courage to be exercised. But real spiritual breakthroughs are not achieved at all without prayer. Concentrated, specific, persistent, prevailing prayer, often engaged in by two or more (Matthew 18:19), is needed to weaken our spiritual opposition. And fasting is a wonderful help. Fasting tests where the heart is. And when it reveals that the heart is with God and not the world, a mighty blow is struck against Satan So if you re praying for a breakthrough and not seeing it, and in fact experiencing more temptations, discouragement, frustration, weariness, doubt, and cynicism than before, do not give up. Increasingly intense fighting always precedes strategic breakthroughs. Strategic ground is not yielded easily. You re up against more than you know. But he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4). He has overcome the world (John 16:33) and he will give you justice (Luke 18:8). Don t lose heart. Join us in prayer on Wednesday Night. Grow determined, confident, persistent. There s a breakthrough ahead. THIS MAY BE YOUR BEST MOVE IN ALL OF 2018! 2018: The Year of Discipleship Shiloh on the Grow But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 3: 18 FIRST MONDAYS@6:00 PM Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. Ephesians 3:20 21 WE CAN USE ALL THINGS FOR HIS GLORY! Computer & Electronic Devices Classes What do you want to know? What do you need to know?... About your computer, phone, tablet... Shiloh s IT Ministry will help you learn how to use all your devices effectively show you new things... And help you update your applications.... This year one of our goals is to harness cutting-edge digital tools that will help you create your own spiritual development path and equip you with resources to engage in the Bible. We also want to help our members learn to navigate Shiloh s Website, streaming, paypal giving, and social media sites for more effective communication among our members, leaders, and ministries. ALL CLASSES ARE FREE! 05 February Next Class Contact: Walsh W. Brown@

8 The Family: Together in God s Presence Children should catch the spirit of their parents meeting the living God. CATCH THE SPIRIT At Shiloh children worship with their families on the fourth Sunday of each month. They also worship with their families each fifth Sunday in the quarter and on special days such as Easter, Mother s and Father s Day, etc. The Nursery is open for infants thru 4 years old every Sunday. PREPARE YOUR CHILDREN AND HELP YOUR CHILDREN TO WORSHIP Worship is the most valuable thing a human can do. Children should see how Mom and Dad bow their heads in earnest prayer during the prelude and other non-directed times. They should see how Mom and Dad sing praise to God with joy in their faces, and how they listen hungrily to His word. They should catch the spirit of their parents meeting the living God. Parents should be jealous to model for their children the tremendous value they put on reverence in the presence of Almighty God. NOT AN EXCESSIVE EXPECTATION To sit still and be quiet for an hour or two on Sunday is not an excessive expectation for a healthy 5- year-old who has been taught to obey his parents. It requires a measure of discipline, but that is precisely what we want to encourage parents to impart to their children in the first five years. Thus the desire to have children in the worship service is part of a broader concern that children be reared so that they are submissive and respectful (1 Timothy 3:4). Children can be taught in the first five years of life to obey their father and mother when they say, Sit still and be quiet. Parents helplessness to control their children should not be solved by alternative services but by a renewal of discipline in the home. NOT EVERYTHING GOES OVER THEIR HEADS Children absorb a tremendous amount that is of value. And this is true even if they say they are bored. Music and words become familiar. The message of the music starts to sink in. The form of the service comes to feel natural. The choir makes a special impression with a kind of music the children may hear at no other time. Even if most of the sermon goes over their heads, experience shows that children hear and remember remarkable things. The content of the prayers and songs and sermon gives parents unparalleled opportunities to teach their children the great truths of our faith. If parents would only learn to query their children after the service and then explain things, the children s capacity to participate would soar. Sunday worship service is not useless to children just because much of it goes over their heads. They can and will grow into this new language faster than we think if positive and happy attitudes are fostered by the parents. SENSE OF AWE There is a sense of solemnity and awe which children should experience in the presence of God. This is not likely to happen in children s church. Is there such a thing as children s thunder or children s lightning or the crashing of the sea for children? A deep sense of the unknown and the mysterious can rise in the soul of a sensitive child in solemn worship if his parents are going hard after God themselves. A deep moving of the magnificence of God can come to the young, tender heart through certain moments of great hymns or loud silence or authoritative preaching. These are of immeasurable value in the cultivation of a heart that fears and loves God. FAMILY SUNDAYS: FAMILIES WORSHIP TOGETHER January 28 August 5 CHILDREN WORKERS SUMMER BREAK February 25 August 12: CHILDREN WORKERS SUMMER BREAK March 25 April 1 : EASTER SUNDAY April 22 April 29 May 13: MOTHER S DAY June 10: CHILDREN S DAY June 17: FATHER S DAY June 24 July 22 July 20 July 29 NURSERY & EARLY PRESCHOOL CHURCH The Nursery & Early Preschool (3 & 4 years old) will be opened every Sunday except August 5 & 12. This ministry will provide childcare for children 6 months to 4 years old when their older siblings are worshipping with their families on Family Sunday and other special days.

9 ANGELIC VOICES OF SHILOH CHILDREN S CHOIR Children age 5 years thru 5th Grades Praise & Worship Sundays@11:00 am Wednesdays@6:45 pm Choir Rehearsals 2nd & 4th Fridays 7:00 pm Children learn to sing praises to God on Sundays and Wednesdays. This helps prepare them for singing in the children s choir. Choir rehearsals are on the 2nd and 4th Fridays at 7:00 pm. After choir rehearsal, children will enjoy a time of fellowship, fun, and food KIDS KON- NECTION. Parents can enjoy an evening for themselves. Doors are opened at 6:30 pm and children must be picked up by 9:00 pm. Children s choir is one of the disciplines we use to help children learn how to honor and worship our awesome God. THE CHILDREN S CHOIR WILL SING ON 4TH SUNDAYS AND AS SCHEDULED FOR SPECIAL DAYS. Kids Konnection provides a safe and fun time for the children of parents who are serving on Friday nights in choir rehearsals and other ministries and for parents who just want to have an evening for themselves. The first hour of Kids Konnection is The Angelic Voices of Shiloh Children s Choir Rehearsal. During Kids Konnection we also celebrate special days and events, engage in team challenges and sports, make new friends, and just have tons of fun! Kids Konnection provides an opportunity for parents to spend a evening out. KONNECTION SCHEDULE: 2nd & 4th Fridays 7:00-9:00 PM January 26 April 27 February 9 May 12 February 23 May 25 March 9 June 8 March 23 Kids Konnection is on break June 9-August 31 April 13 KIDS KONNECTION SPRING BREAK SLEEP OVER: March 11 & 12 Bring your children to church on Sunday March 11, leave them at church and pick them up on Monday, March 12. Registration begins on February 18. For information call Ms. Michelle at PRECIOUS GEMS Women Helping Girls Grow Into Godly Women Titus 2:35 CHRISTIAN RITES OF PASSAGE FOR GIRLS 1st and 3rd Fridays 6:00 PM September thru May Girls: K thru 6th grade Contact: Queen Walker CHRISTIAN RITES OF PASSAGE FOR BOYS 2nd & 4th Saturdays at 3:00 PM September thru May Boys age 8 and up Contact: Walsh W. Brown@

10 DISCIPLESHIP NOW Our Vision for Our Families; We will fight for every Shiloh family, equipping parents and building into our kids and youth to make Shiloh a premier place to raise a family Goal: We will create fantastic spaces for our children to gather. We will repurpose existing space to create a designated environment for youth, a place where middle and high schoolers can gather, build relationships, and host and participate life giving events. In this year of Discipleship we are going to be real intentional about discipling (mentoring & teaching) our NEXTGEN students... NOW! We are RESETTING our Student Ministries vision, goals and strategies to lead students to: 1. Accept God s Invitation... Say YES to Jesus invitation, COME, FOLLOW ME (Luke 18:22) 2. The Call to Holiness Growing in Jesus Christ (Romans 12:1) 3. The Call to Christian Community (The Church) Nourishing Faith (Matthew 22:36-40) A peer and intergenerational community in which their faith is nurtured and strengthen. 4. The Call to Service Living Faith in the World (Matthew 28:19-20). This means: Connecting Students With Jesus Christ Connecting Students With the Church Connecting Students With the Mission of the Church in the World Connecting Students With A Peer Community Student Ministries Gather As Follow Worship in the Sanctuary at 8:00 and/ 11:00 AM Sunday Morning Growth Groups 9:45 AM Middle School Room 104 High School Room 105 College Age Room 103 Wednesday Night Life Dinner 5:00 6:15 PM DGroups 7:00 PM Middle School and High School Rooms 103 & 105 College Age in Sanctuary on Wednesdays Watch for Spring Break Week-end events March Student Ministries Middle School High School College Age [18-25]

11 SHILOH SENIOR MINISTRY Senior Connection AM Prayer, Bible Study, Fellowship Luncheon A GREAT PLACE FOR SENIORS The Shiloh s Senior Community gathers every Wednesday at 11:00 AM for Prayer, Bible Study, and Fellowship and they share a meal. Senior life and issues are featured and discussed Medicare, Blood Pressure Screening, Finances for Seniors, are a few of the senior life issues featured some monthly others as scheduled. There are celebrations of special days and events. February 21 is the Seniors annual Black History Celebration. Pastor Emeritus, Reverend Dr. Alonzo B. Patterson, will lead in a Journey of Importance one of knowing and honoring the past, so that a just future can be shaped. He will be joined by all of the seniors who will journey with him into a heritage worthy of celebration. You don t want to miss this celebration it is for everyone. Contact: Deaconess Bea Freeman, Senior Ministry Director / BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATION

12 Starts 03 March 9:00 AM Every Saturday Shiloh Men s Bible Fellowship Men of all ages gather on Saturday morning for study, support, fellowship and friendship. Join the men You Are Invited! Contact: Mr. David Doucet, Director for Men s Ministry Mondays@6:30 PM March 5, 2018 Place: TBA EVERY WEEK Sunday: Worship Services 8 & 11 am Sunday Morning Classes 9:45 am Monday: Shiloh Offices Closes Wednesday: 11:00 am Senior Bible Study/Lunch Shiloh Prayer 6:30 pm Wednesday Night Life: 7:00 pm Adult Bible Study Groups Youth & Children Groups Friday: 6:30 pm The Voices of Shiloh Choir Rehearsal Saturday SHILOH CARE CENTER Clothe Closet 8 am Food Bank 9 am Shiloh Anchorage Alaska CONNECT WITH SHILOH Do you know that this is Shiloh s official logo? The I became the cross reminding us of Jesus sacrifice for our salvation and letting us know He is the only way to God. The gold circle is symbolic of the fire of the Holy Spirit that He left to guides and empowers us daily, as we seek to follow Him. Our Logo-The Cross and The Spirit. SHILOH EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP & MINISTRY TEAM: Reverend Undra Parker, Pastor Reverend Dr. Alonzo B. Patterson, Pastor Emeritus Reverend Edwenia C. Brown, Executive Minister Mr. Robert Heartwell, Minister of Worship Arts Mr. Walsh W. Brown, Technologies & Media Reverend Mickey Rutledge, Operations & Church Support SUPPORT TEAM: Ms. Felecia Weaver, Administrative Assistant/Office Manager Mrs. Ruth McConnell, Shiloh Care Center/Financial Officer : The Year of Discipleship Shiloh on the Grow But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 3: 18 DO YOU KNOW? You can connect with Shiloh through our WEB Site: shiloh2000.org We have a Facebook page? Shiloh Anchorage Alaska You can sign up to receive text from Shiloh about what s happening, alerts, and other communications? We live stream our worship services and Bible studies? The links are on our WEB site. We rather see you in worship and Bible study!!!! But when you can t watch at home. You can give your tithe and offering electronically using Paypal? Many members do! And it may keep you from robbing God! If you are not connected, we invite you to Shiloh 101 on February 17, 2018 where Pastor Parker and the Membership Leadership Team will help you begin your journey to becoming a fully participating member of Shiloh!