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ESSENGERVol. LX, No. 26 July 3, 2014 Mobile, Alabama

The Church Offices and Activities Center

will be closed Friday, July 4

for Independence Day.

IN OUR PRAYERSSYMPATHY TO: The family of Arthur Hearn in his death on June 29.

Sunday, July 13 Observance of the Lord’s Supper in the Worship Service

WinnerVs.

SHBC Staff Team!

Sunday, September 14 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

at the Activities Center

Deadline to register your Sunday School team is August 15.

Volleyball TournamentChurch Wide Co-ed

Teams will play best 2 out of 3 games. Winner advances. Registration forms can be picked up at the Activities Center or in your Sunday School class. While playing, teams need a minimum of 3 women on the court at all times.

Participants and spectators are encouraged to bring an appetizer for our Food Social in the Back Room.

Childcare will be provided. Just let us know on your registration form the number of children you will be bringing and their ages. Childcare is for children 5 and under.

For I know the “plans

I have for you,” “declares the

Lord, “plans to prosper you

and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.Jeremiah 29:11

What’s up with the Children’s Ministry?

Summer Wednesday Nights for Preteens (completed 4th – 6th grades)

Join us from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday evenings for a Preteen Bible Study, Jesus at the Beach,

and some really awesome activities!

Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me

your paths; guide me in your truth

and teach me, for you are God my Savior,

and my hope is in you all day long.

Psalm 25:4-5 (NIV)

Each day will include, music experiences that include singing, playing instruments, games, rhythm, bells, movement, keyboards, guitars, and lots more.

$50 for one child, $85 for two, or $100 for three or more. This covers the cost of a snack lunch, tee-shirt, rehearsal CD (for grades 1-6).

The SMASH Music Presentation

will be Sunday, July 27 at 6:00 p.m.For more information please call Debbie Rice,

251-342-5320 or register online at www.shbc.cc

Thursday, July 10, 9:30 a.m. Tour a Tea Farm

in Baldwin County.Have lunch at Baldwin County’s best kept secret. Cost: $30.00 per person

Saturday, July 19, 7:30 a.m. “Mary Poppins” at the Alabama

Shakespeare Festivalwith lunch at Jason’s and a light supper. Cost is $68.00 per person which includes ticket, lunch, supper and gasoline. Only 1 space left.

Thursday, August 14, 3:30 p.m.Dinner Cruise on the Southern Belle

out of Orange BeachCost is $58.00 per person

Thursday, September 11, 9:30 a.m.Tour the Visitation Monestary

followed by lunch near byCost is $25.00 per person

Come With M.A.G.I.C.

“Mature Adults Growing In Christ”

Make reservations by bringing your money by the Education

Office or emailing Olna at owoodall@shbc.cc

Fellowship at the Activities Center

Tuesday, July 22 9:00 -10:00 a.m. in the lobby

Join us for our “Musician of the Month” gathering in the Activities Center. This is a time to

highlight those in our church or community as they share with us their gift of music.

This month, music by Ryan McBride.

Music, Coffee & Doughnuts!

Come and enjoy the fellowship!

Following the SMASH performance on July 27 (performance is at 6:00 p.m.)

we will have the church wide ice cream social. Signups to bring ice cream will

be in Sunday school boxes.

Ryan McBride

A Fitness Program for Seniors at Spring HillSouls FitnessSilver&

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

The cost is $35 for the six-week session or $5 per class for Walk-ins.

Call for class schedules, 342-5375.

Friday, July 11 9:00 a.m. ......................ZUMBA Fitness (AC)

Saturday, July 12 9:15 a.m. ......................ZUMBA Fitness (AC)

Sunday, July 6 9:30 a.m. ............................... Sunday School 10:45 a.m. .........Worship Service (Sanctuary)

Monday, July 7 9:00 a.m. ......................ZUMBA Fitness (AC) 5:45 p.m. ......................ZUMBA Fitness (AC) 6:00 p.m. ................ Ladies’ Bible Study (AC)

Tuesday, July 8 6:00 a.m. ......emPOWER-U Boot Camp (AC) 9:00 a.m. ..........................ZUMBA Gold (AC) 9:30 a.m. ............ Prayer Shawl Ministry (AC) 9:45 a.m. ............... Silver Souls Fitness (AC) 5:45 p.m. ....................... ZUMBA Fitness (AC

SHBC WEEKLY CALENDAR

Sunday School Attendance at SHBC on June 29, 2014

Wednesday, July 9 9:00 a.m. ......................ZUMBA Fitness (AC) 4:45 p.m. ................................... Supper (DH) 5:00 p.m. .................Prayer Ministry (Chapel) 5:30 p.m. .................................... WOW! (AC) 6:15 p.m. Prayer Meeting & Bible Study (DH) 7:05 p.m. ............ Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, July 10 6:00 a.m. ......emPOWER-U Boot Camp (AC) 6:30 a.m. .................................... CBMC (AC) 9:00 a.m. ..........................ZUMBA Gold (AC) 9:30 a.m. ..M.A.G.I.C. Tour of Tea Farm (Away) 9:45 a.m. ............... Silver Souls Fitness (AC)

STEWARDSHIP June 29, 2014

Budget Receipts ...............93,841.73Restricted Giving ................2,604.47Total ................................. 96,446.20Needs to Date ..............1,754,402.00Given to Date ...............1,777,028.72

What’s up with the Children’s Ministry?

Summer Wednesday Nights for Preteens (completed 4th – 6th grades)

Join us from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday evenings for a Preteen Bible Study, Jesus at the Beach,

and some really awesome activities!

Sparky’s Sunny Hollow Adventures Summer Wednesday Nights

for Completed 4K – 3rd grade

6th Grade Sneak Peek! July 23Our 6th graders are growing up and soon will be moving across the street to the Student Ministry. We are giving them an opportunity to get a little “sneak peek” at what happens at 6:00 p.m. at WOW (Worship on Wednesdays)

Picnic at the Park, July 30Come play and enjoy a picnic with your SHBC friends at Lavretta Park. Completed 1st-6th graders are invited to join us from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Completed 4K & 5K are welcome, but a parent MUST stay at the park with them. Bring your picnic basket, blankets, chairs, etc.

Promotion Sunday is August 17 & Kickoff for Music and Missions

is August 20.

Mark Your Calendar!

Adults ....................................323Young Adults ...........................51Youth ......................................93Preteen ...................................11Children ..................................30Preschool ................................47Sub-total ...............................555OFF CAMPUS CLASSESGordon Oaks ..........................11GRAND TOTAL ....................566

Join Us at the Activities Center for

Fellowship, Fitness & Fun!

Call 342-5375 for more information.

The cost is $30 for the eight-week session ($20 for ZUMBA Gold) or $5 per class for Walk-ins. Instructors:

Renee’ Mullenix, Michelle Crawford, Kathleen

Coffman, Wendy Ginn

Recreation/Sports MinistrySpring Hill Baptist Church

Mobile, Alabama

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 Travis Moore .......................... Minister of Activities

Weekday Preschool Education Office 342-6044

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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 July 6, 2014

Preschool A: Morgan & Melanie BusbyPreschool B: Lynn Jackson, Patty Sumrall

Preschool C: Ben & Celia Stewart