From Randy...

...Do this in remembrance of me. What an opportunity to observe Lord’s Supper and focus on freedom when we gather to worship on Sunday, July 7. The truth shall set you free Jesus spoke in the Gospel of John. Freedoms abound in the United States, and freedoms abound to those who are a part of the Kingdom of God. Express your freedom on July 4 and express your freedom on July 7 as we observe the Lord’s Supper as a part of worship.

…and then came Music Camp. As of the writing of this article we already have 30 children signed up to be a part of Music Camp from July 8-12 with performances scheduled for Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14. Both performances will be in the Family Life Center. Where do all these children come from? This year we are doing an analysis as to “where” our VBS and Music Camp children are coming from. Here is a quick analysis of VBS: 15 families from Shiloh were represented in attendance 14 families who attend other churches were represented 1 unchurched family was represented

We will do a similar analysis for Music Camp. “Why?”, you ask. To get a better picture of how to use events such as these as outreach events to the community. Not every event’s primary purpose is designed to be an outreach to the unchurched although the unchurched are always welcome to be a part and participate. A question to ask ourselves is how do we purposefully promote and provide publicity to specific unchurched areas and families in our community. As we enter into budget planning in future years how do we set aside funds to specifically reach out to the unchurched in our community through the various ministries our church has on its calendar.

Do this in remembrance of me Jesus said. Does that include intentionally reaching out to unchurched families in our community? I think it does.

“Let the Little Children Come to Me”

A t the beginning of worship service following the week of Vacation Bible School (VBS), Shiloh’s children’s minister, Rebecca Goff, gave a brief, yet passionate,

summary of the VBS events and thanked eve-ryone who participated. Following her intro-duction, our energetic and high-spirited chil-dren filled the front area of the stage, and they sang three up-tempo arrangements choreo-graphed with sign language learned during VBS. By the excitement shown on the faces of the children, you could see the spirit of how the entire Shiloh ministerial team and volun-teers had worked together to make this yet an-other successful VBS. Accompanying our reg-ular Sunday morning musical team were Sa-vannah Hagewood, who played her electric guitar, and Mahala Becker, who played a beau-tiful piano rendition of “Above All” during the offertory interlude.

Pastor Randy’s worship message character-ized a perfect example of his appreciation of all the folks in our church who volunteer their time, effort, money, and sincere dedication to God and Shiloh.

He started his message by noting that within a week or two the new ramp would soon be completed, and we can once again enter and exit via the front entrance of the sanctuary, providing access to all wishing to attend whether they are young, older in years, or physically challenged.

He then reflected on the other end of the spectrum regarding the highly successful week of VBS and how the members had volunteered their time, money, energy, and assistance to ensure the needs of the children were met.

Just as Jesus elevated the faith of little chil-dren, the Pastor reflected on how he saw the folks who helped with VBS interact in the same way with the children. Following the actions of Jesus who exclaimed: “Let the little children come;” likewise, those workers ele-vated the future of those children. A church without children is a church without a future.

13 People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them. 14 When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.15 Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” 16 And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them.—Mark 10:13-16

He compared the number of birthdays individuals may have had and how that ramp may someday serve as a benefit. Con-versely, he commented on the future accumulation of birth-days for the children and how that same generosity and com-mitment enable us to have a fully functional facility that serves to address the spiritual and physical needs of each end of the spectrum.

In closing, the Pastor commended the people in the congre-gation on their ability to stand tall and be counted upon for whenever a need arises. He also reminded us we must come as little children in order to receive the Kingdom of God. A show of hands revealed that nearly a third of the congregation had participated in VBS, a commitment that reflects what Jesus tells us in Mark 10:13-16. That says it all! —Joe Parker

Once the rails are added to the ramp, everyone will have access through the front entrance.

Women of Shiloh By Brenda Hastings

Shiloh GALS 2nd Annual Amazing Race Ready? Set! GO!! The GALS will have their second annual Amazing Race on Saturday, August 3rd, 2019 starting at 9:00am. Please sign up at the missions board if you plan to participate! Also, if you do not have a t-shirt from last year, please indicate your t-shirt size and favorite color! If you can be a driver, please indicate that also!

Drivers Needed: Teams will be broken up to 3-4 people. Each team needs to have a driver, so if you can drive, please

indicate that you can drive and can take 4 people in your car (that includes the driver). All checkpoints will be in King George County. Each checkpoint will have a recognizable person there to greet you.

Prizes: Bring your phones for pictures!! There will be prizes for crazy pictures! Ring a Friend: What a way to introduce your friends to Shiloh women!! Just make sure to sign them up. However, we

should have room for those few who don’t sign up.

Ending Picnic: We’ll end the race at noon with a picnic at the church. All food will be provided.

Sign up deadline: July 28th.

Come on – let’s get racing!! Childcare will be available.

“but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not

grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31, NIV

Disaster Relief Training

Shiloh will provide 2 opportunities for Disaster Relief training. You don’t have to

attend both, just one, to be trained as a volunteer for BGAV (Baptist General Associa-

tion of Virginia) Disaster Relief. The dates are Saturday, August 17th at 6:00pm and

Saturday, September 21st at 6:00pm. More information will be available in the next

newsletter and bulletins.

School Supplies Needed!

This year, Shiloh will again collect school supplies for King George Middle School. Please leave your donation in one of the

provided collection boxes in the church building. Thank you for showing some love on the middle-schoolers!

Youth Group By Cathy Lyon & Stephen Hagewood

July is a busy month for our youth! Not only will the youth be helping with music camp July 8-12, but we also have youth on mission trips and attending Camp Piankatank. If your youth would like to help with music camp, please see Cathy Lyon or Barbara Perry. Please be in prayer for Mahala Becker (Uganda) and Lauren Holman (Thailand) as well as Jordan Lyon (Morganton, NC) as they are serving others both at home and abroad. Please also be in prayer for Dana Jensen as she will be attending Camp Piankatank as a SALT (student leader) for two weeks. We will also have campers at Piankatank from July 21-26 and July 28-Aug 2 so please be in prayer for them during those weeks. In August we will be hosting an end of summer/back to school get together which will include the rising 6th graders.

Forwarding Order Requested

Rev. Randy Allensworth, Pastor

Barbara Perry, Music Minister

Rebecca Goff, Children’s Minister

Cathy Lyon, MS Youth Minister

Stephen Hagewood, HS Youth Minister

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Upcoming Events July 2,9,16,23,30 Prayer Meeting July 3,10,17,24,31 Sounds of Praise July 7 BOD July 8 - 14 Music Camp July 9 Grief Support July 16 Feed the Needy July 21 - 26 Youth Camp ages 13-17 July 28 - Aug 2 Youth Camp ages 11-13

Children’s Ministry By Rebecca Goff

Music camp starts this month! Once again Barbara Perry will lead our children in a fun filled week of learning lines, song and choreography for “A Not so Terrible Parable”! All completed 2nd -7th graders are invited to come out July 8-12 from 9AM-12PM with performances on Saturday, July 13 at 2:00PM and again on Sunday, July 14 during our regular service time at 11:00AM. Children’s Church this month continues with the theme, “Raise your Game”. Our verse is “God began a good work in you. And I am sure that he will carry it on until it is completed. That will be on the day Christ Jesus re-turns.” Philippians 1:6, NIrV. Our lessons will continue with the fruits of the spirit that we started in June. We will be learning how to show God’s goodness to others, to be faithful so others can count on you, that God can give you the strength to be gentle and the power to have self-control. We are looking forward to a great time in Children’s Church this month!

Music News By Barbara Perry

Wow what a fast summer! VBS was a fantastic week and the music was so fun! I loved hearing you all sing Happy Day. I

think we will keep that one for the congregation too. We are getting ready for music camp this month. We will be presenting "The Not So Terrible Parable" on July 13 at 2:00 pm and July 14 at 11:00 a.m. It's not too late to join our group just let me know if you want to be involved. I hope you see you all there!