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ESSENGERVol. LX, No. 5 January 30, 2014 Mobile, Alabama

Help Serve at McKemie Place Thursday, February 6

Join us as we provide supper for the ladies staying at McKemie Place.

Meet in the lower Activities Center parking lot at 5:45 PM. A-P bring side dishes. Q-Z bring desserts.

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)

What is MarriageTeam? Provides coaching and support for:

• Seriously dating or engaged couples • Couples wanting more from marriage

• Marriages looking for restoration/renewal

Who are the Coaches? • Highly-trained couples with healthy marriages who care

deeply about helping others and reducing divorce. • Marriage change educators & facilitators.

• Coaches complete 24 hours of training and use proven materials.

IS IT FOR ME? Marriage coaching involves teaching skills and helping another couple work out their unique relationship to achieve the results that they desire from their marriage. Coaches do not give advice but facilitate a process of discovery so the couple can discover what will work with them. It focuses on understanding the issues through good communication, eliminating barriers and Exploring options and moving to action

INTERESTED?? If you think you might be interested in being a marriage coach or if you would like marriage coaches for you and your spouse, please contact Terry Richey for more

information at terry@shbc.cc or 342-5320.

SHBC Pastoral Ministries Department is providing training for coaches. Training dates are March 21-23 and 29-30.

SYMPATHY TO: The family of Johnny Winter in his death on January 25.Mark (Karen) Colicchio in the death of his father, Rocco Colicchio, on January 26, in Delaware.The family of Boone McGinley in her death on January 29.

IN OUR PRAYERS

Join Us for Celebration Night!

Monday, February 10, 2014 6:30 p.m.

in the Activities Center Gym

The Shrimp Boil Planning Meeting has

been rescheduled! Join us Wednesday,

February 5th at 7:10 p.m.

in the Back Room of the Activities Center

as we plan for this year’s event. See you there!

Tuesday, February 11, 4:30 p.m.“Swinging at the Museum” The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra directed by Nick Hilscher at the National Aviation Museum. Cost of ticket and supper is $33.00.

Monday, February 24, 2014, 10:00 a.m. Mobile Baptist Association Senior Adult Luncheon at Cottage Hill Baptist Church. $10.00 per person Reservations and money must be to SHBC Education Office by February 16 Tickets will be purchased Monday, February 17.

Friday, March 14, 9:00 a.m.A wonderful day at the Fairhope Arts and Crafts Show.Cost is what you buy and your own lunch.

Thursday, March 20-Monday, March 31 France Magnifique—2014 is the 70th Anniversary of D-Day.Let’s see France at it’s best.Brochures in the Education Office.Friday, April 11 Senior Fest at the New Orleans Baptist Seminary.An uplifting day of seminars and worship.Cost is $45.00 per person and includes seminar, light refreshments at check-in, lunch and gasoline.Monday, April 28, 8:00 a.m.Back by request.Tour the Hyundai Plant. This is a great tour of the inside ofthe plant where the cars are actually built. You ride in a tramfor the tour. Cost is $30.00 which includes the tour, your lunch and gasoline

Keep M.A.G.I.C. in 2014

onMISSION Impacting Our World Through Co-ed Missions

Tuesday, February 4, 2014Dining 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 homebound and nursing home members.

11:40 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. Prayer Calendar • 11:55 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. PROGRAM“The Story Lives On” - WMU Theme for 2012 – 2014

Into All The WorldJim Mather, pastor of All Nations Community Church, will describe how God is working in Nepal. He recently returned from there after joining locals in their ministry which encompasses church planting, ministry training, and mercy ministries. Christianity is having an impact in an area where the majority of people are from Hindu and Buddhist religious backgrounds. He will also enlighten us regarding the refugee ministry in our city. You will want to hear how God is working at home and abroad.

12:30 - 1:00 p.m. Lunch Please make your lunch reservations by noon on Monday, February 3 by calling 342-5320.

STEWARDSHIP January 26, 2014

Budget Receipts ...............46,508.33Restricted Giving ................2,957.20Total ..................................49,465.53Needs to Date .................269,908.00Given to Date ..................225,475.47

Join Us at the Activities Center for Fellowship, Fitness & Fun!

Call 342-5375 for more information.

SHBC WEEKLY CALENDARSunday, February 2 9:30 a.m. ............................... Sunday School 10:45 a.m. .........Worship Service (Sanctuary) 4:00 p.m. ..........................Spring Hill Singers 4:30 p.m. ........................Junior High Ringers 5:00 p.m. ........................Junior High Singers 5:00 p.m. ..... Inspector Gadget Seminar (AC) 6:30 p.m. ....................................... Reflection

Monday, February 3 9:00 a.m. ......................ZUMBA Fitness (AC) 4:30 p.m. . Upward Basketball Practices (AC) 5:45 p.m. ......................ZUMBA Fitness (AC) 6:00 p.m. ................ Ladies’ Bible Study (AC) 7:00 p.m. ......................Reflection Rehearsal

Tuesday, February 4 6:00 a.m. ......emPOWER-U Boot Camp (AC) 9:00 a.m ...........................ZUMBA Gold (AC) 9:30 a.m. ............... Silver Souls Fitness (AC) 10:00 a.m. ...............................onMission (DH) 4:30 p.m. . Upward Basketball Practices (AC) 5:45 p.m. ......................ZUMBA Fitness (AC)

Wednesday, February 5 9:00 a.m. ................Chancel Bells Rehearsal 9:00 a.m. .............................. ZUMBA Fitness 4:45 p.m. ................................... Supper (DH) 5:00 p.m. .................Prayer Ministry (Chapel) 5:30 p.m. .................................... WOW! (AC) 5:30 p.m. ............................Music & Missions 6:15 p.m. Prayer Meeting & Bible Study (DH) 7:05 p.m. ............ Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 7:10 p.m. Shrimp Boil Planning Meeting (AC)

Thursday, February 6 6:00 a.m. ......emPOWER-U Boot Camp (AC) 9:00 a.m. ..........................ZUMBA Gold (AC) 9:15 a.m. ................ Ladies’ Bible Study (AC) 9:30 a.m. ............... Silver Souls Fitness (AC) 12:00 p.m. ..... The Gail Ferrill Class Mtg. (AC) 4:30 p.m. ..........Upward Basketball Practices 5:30 p.m. ....Serve at McKemie Place (Away) 5:45 p.m. .............................. ZUMBA Fitness

Friday, February 7 9:00 a.m. ......................ZUMBA Fitness (AC) 4:30 p.m. ..........Upward Basketball Practices 6:00 p.m. ...............................SHS Rehearsal

Saturday, February 8 8:00 a.m. .... Upward Basketball Games (AC) 9:15 a.m. ......................ZUMBA Fitness (AC)

Sunday School Attendance at SHBC on January 26, 2014

Adults ..........................................388Young Adults .................................75Youth ............................................71Preteen .........................................22Children ........................................44Preschool ......................................60Sub-total .....................................660OFF CAMPUS CLASSESGordon Oaks ................................ 11GRAND TOTAL ..........................671

For More Information Call the Activities Center at 342-5375

with Amanda McBride

Recreation/Sports MinistrySpring Hill Baptist Church

Mobile, Alabama

emPOWER-U A Fitness Boot Camp…because we are the body.

A Fitness Program for Seniors at Spring HillSouls FitnessSilver&

In the Silver Souls Fitness class we will utilize dumb bell weights, therabands, and bosu balls to build and maintain muscle. We will also incorporate exercises to increase endurance, flexibility, and balance. Participants will be able to progress at their individual pace and ability.

Come work out in a positive and encouraging atmosphere that will motivate and inspire.

emPOWER-U Boot Camp will be a high energy circuit class that will aim at increasing your energy level, building your confidence and increasing your overall strength and endurance. We will use a variety of body weight exercises and modalities to take you to the next level in your stage of physical fitness. Boot camp will be set up to accommodate a wide variety of fitness levels. Come have fun while challenging yourself to accomplish your 2014 fitness goals.

Class Schedule:emPOWER-U Boot Camp at 6 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday

Silver Souls Fitness Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m.

A six-week session began January 21 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The cost is $35 for the six-week session or $5 per class for Walk-ins.

Ladies’ Winter Bible Studies Thursday mornings 9:15 a.m. at the SHAC Back Room

“Beloved Disciple: Study of John” by Beth Moore Monday evenings 6:00 p.m. at the SHAC Back Room

“Sacred Secrets” by Beth Moore

Spring Hill Baptist Church

Child Development Center2014-2015 Registration

Open House Registration Week of February 10

Beginning 7:00 a.m.

$100.00 Registration Fee per child

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Wanted! Ladies who knit or crochet!

Join us the first and second Tuesday

of the month. 9:30-11:00 a.m.

in the Activities Center Craftroom (240)

This is an ongoing ministry to provide warm, loving shawls made by praying women to

those who need God’s warm comfort during difficult times.

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 Gretchen Crane ... Education Ministry Coordinator Ben Purvis ............................ Minister to StudentsErica Holloway ......Minister to Children & Families

Activities Center 342-5375

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

Extended Session for week of February 2, 2014

Train up a child in the way he should go;

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

Preschool A: Susan Lee, Michael & Lydia RatherPreschool B: Doug & Shannon Bridges, Chris & Christi Vaughn

Preschool C: Trey & Sullins Walls

Living Proof Live Event with Beth Moore

Beth Moore is coming to Biloxi, Mississippi June 27-28th in a Living Proof Live Event!

Get your tickets at the early bird price of $59 online at Lifeway.com by 2/27/14.

The Women's Ministry is planning to go as a group! We are making hotel reservations and need to know if you would like to join us. If you are interested in going with us, please contact Vickie Parker at 402-0675.

Night in the LightThursday, February 6, 2014

at the Greater Gulf State Fair Grounds

Featuring Bruce Main, president and founder of Urban Promise International, a children’s ministry that has been flourishing in Camden, NJ for 25 years.

Reception at 6:00 p.m. Dinner at 6:30 p.m.Tables for 8 are $300

Individual seats are $25Reserve seats at http://nightinthelight2014.bpt.me. or email Morgan Carnley at 334.406.0221 or morganc@lightofthevillage.org.

Miss Patty Cake Pajama Party

Please plan to join us for the Miss Patty Cake Pajama Party on February 15 at 6:00 p.m. in the SHBC Fellowship Hall! Wear your pajamas!

For ages 2-6, be sure to bring your parents and older siblings.

You may register for tickets through the Current or call 342-5349.