Prayer Shawl MinistryWanted! Ladies who

knit or crochet!Join us the first and second Tuesday of the month from

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.

A worshiping family of believers in Jesus Christ committed to understanding, living

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ESSENGERVol. LX, No. 36 September 18, 2014 Mobile, Alabama

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

SYMPATHY TO: Lori (Britt) Bethea in the death of her grandmother, Sarah Hunt, on September 10.

IN OUR PRAYERS

First Grade Bible

PresentationSunday, September 21

10:45 a.m. in the sanctuary

(The children will rehearse during the Sunday school hour.)

Welcome New Members

The Kathleen Mallory Mission Offering (KMMO) funds the work and ministries of Alabama Woman’s Missionary Union. The Alabama WMU Day of Prayer is held each September in conjunction with the Kathleen Mallory Mission Offering.On the day of prayer, WMU age-level groups across the state gather to focus on praying for Alabama WMU and its members, and to thank God for the many ways in which He is using the ministry and its membership to bring people to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.

$2,000National Goal:

$475,000

Evaluation dates are the week of September 29. Everyone must attend one basketball evaluation. They will take place at the Activities Center as follows:

1st and 2nd grade boys/girlsMonday, September 29 between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

3rd and 4th grade boys/girls Tuesday, September 30 between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

5th and 6th grade boys/girls Thursday, October 2 between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

1st through 6th grade boys/girls Saturday, October 4 between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon.

Note: We are targeting certain age groups on each night; however, we can evaluate other age groups at that time also.

Deadline for registration and evaluations is Saturday, October 4!

Practices begin the week of Monday, November 3 and games begin Saturday, December 6.

Registration forms are available at the Activities Center or register online at www.shbc.cc

If you have any questions, please call the Activities Center at 342-5375.

Thursday, October 9, 8:30 a.m.National Shrimp Festival

in Gulf ShoresCost is what you eat and what you buy.

Monday, October 13 thru Wednesday, October 15

Senior Adult Fall Retreat at Shocco Springs

And visit the wonderful Anniston Museum of Natural History

Cost: is $204 per person double occupancy and includes conference, lodging, meals, museum and gasoline. (Single supplement is $21.00)

Thursday, October 30, 9:30 a.m.Association Senior Adult Fish Fry

At Camp Whispering PinesCost is $10.00 per person and must be paid by 10/19/2014.

Monday, November 10, 9:30 a.m.Tour the Hyundai Plant

Cost is $30.00 per person and includes tour, lunch, light supper and gasoline.

Friday, December 5 thru Monday, December 8

Christmas in NatchezBrochures are available in the Education Office.

Make reservations by bringing your money by the Education Office

or emailing Olna at owoodall@shbc.cc

Come With M.A.G.I.C.“Mature Adults Growing In Christ”

onMISSION Impacting Our World Through Co-ed Missions

Mark your calendar!

October 7 - 11:30 AM

“...unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”

Africa, the Rest of the Story.

Hear how hundreds of children heard God stories and made decisions for Christ.

Register Now for Upward Basketball!

Help Serve at McKemie Place Thursday, October 2

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.

By Letter/Statement Mitze & Eddie

McConnell

Beth White Author & Award-Winning

Christian Novelist Beth’s latest novel, “The Pelican Bride” is a wonderfully written romantic tale about the brave young women who sailed aboard The Pelican to the French colony that is now Mobile for the purpose of marriage to the settlers. Her meticulous research into the early history of the region, its Native Americans, and the

religious struggles of the Huguenots is woven into a story of love and adventure you won’t soon forget. Beth is a pastor’s wife who teaches music at an inner-city high school. A native Mississippian, her passion is writing historical romance with a southern drawl. Her novels have won the American Christian Fiction Writers’ Carol Award, the RT Book Club Reviewers’ Choice Award, and the Inspirational Reader’s Choice Award. Her books will be available for purchase.

Spring Hill Baptist Church Women’s Ministryinvites you to

Celebrate God’s Gift of Creativity at a

P •A •R •T •YSATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2014

8:00 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.spring hill baptist church fellowship hall

Registration & door prizes begin at 8:00 a.m. followed by breakfast at 9:00 a.m.

with our Special Guest, Beth White

REGISTRATION FEE: $20 per person

Writing MemoirsEvery family has stories that need to be preserved for future generations, but the thought of writing anything longer than a letter can be overwhelming. Beth White will show you strategies for organizing and prioritizing in-formation so that your writing task can be accomplished in small, manageable steps.

Couponing Intrigued by how much money some people save by using coupons? Learn the basics of how to find, organize, and most effectively utilize this valuable money-saving tool.

Blogging Blogging, a

cross between a personal diary and a magazine column, is today’s medium of choice. Our special guest author Beth White will help you get started and/or provide you with resources to improve your blogging skills

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Join us for breakfast at 9:00 to hear our special guest author, Beth White

Registration Form

Name: ______________________________________________

Phone Number: ________________________________________

Email: _______________________________________________

Please list your top 4 class choices on the opposite side.

Complete this form and attach your $20 registration fee. Please leave it at the Church Administration Office no later than Sunday, October 5, 2014. If you have any questions, please email Carole Boudreaux at boudreauxcarole@gmail.com or call the church office at 342-5320. Thank you!

Accessorizing Made EasyWant to turn a simple outfit into a stunning ensemble by adding the right accessory? Learn tech-niques for using scarves, jewelry, and other accessories to increase your fashion confidence and to expand your wardrobe options.

Day TrippingPeople travel

from all over the world to visit local sites and attractions we take for granted. Join Spring Hill’s Travel Expert Olna Woodall as she shares some of the great adventures you can take without packing an overnight bag.

Online SellingMost of us have

learned how to shop online, but do you know the basics of selling online? Learn about options for selling online locally as well as selling on eBay.

Get Organized! Professional Organizer Leigh Dale Younce, owner of Neat Freak Organization & Staging, will share innovative ideas and techniques for gaining control of your clutter.

The beautiful collages used in the brochure were

inspired by Pinterest!!

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Registration forms are available in the Church Administration Office.

Please register no later than Sunday, October 5, 2014. (Childcare is available for age 5

and under by reservation.)If you have any questions, please email

Carole Boudreaux at boudreauxcarole@gmail.com or call the Church Office at 342-5320.

Beth White Author & Award-Winning

Christian Novelist Beth’s latest novel, “The Pelican Bride” is a wonderfully written romantic tale about the brave young women who sailed aboard The Pelican to the French colony that is now Mobile for the purpose of marriage to the settlers. Her meticulous research into the early history of the region, its Native Americans, and the

religious struggles of the Huguenots is woven into a story of love and adventure you won’t soon forget. Beth is a pastor’s wife who teaches music at an inner-city high school. A native Mississippian, her passion is writing historical romance with a southern drawl. Her novels have won the American Christian Fiction Writers’ Carol Award, the RT Book Club Reviewers’ Choice Award, and the Inspirational Reader’s Choice Award. Her books will be available for purchase.

Spring Hill Baptist Church Women’s Ministryinvites you to

Celebrate God’s Gift of Creativity at a

P •A •R •T •YSATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2014

8:00 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.spring hill baptist church fellowship hall

Registration & door prizes begin at 8:00 a.m. followed by breakfast at 9:00 a.m.

with our Special Guest, Beth White

REGISTRATION FEE: $20 per person

Writing MemoirsEvery family has stories that need to be preserved for future generations, but the thought of writing anything longer than a letter can be overwhelming. Beth White will show you strategies for organizing and prioritizing in-formation so that your writing task can be accomplished in small, manageable steps.

Couponing Intrigued by how much money some people save by using coupons? Learn the basics of how to find, organize, and most effectively utilize this valuable money-saving tool.

Blogging Blogging, a

cross between a personal diary and a magazine column, is today’s medium of choice. Our special guest author Beth White will help you get started and/or provide you with resources to improve your blogging skills

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Join us for breakfast at 9:00 to hear our special guest author, Beth White

Registration Form

Name: ______________________________________________

Phone Number: ________________________________________

Email: _______________________________________________

Please list your top 4 class choices on the opposite side.

Complete this form and attach your $20 registration fee. Please leave it at the Church Administration Office no later than Sunday, October 5, 2014. If you have any questions, please email Carole Boudreaux at boudreauxcarole@gmail.com or call the church office at 342-5320. Thank you!

Accessorizing Made EasyWant to turn a simple outfit into a stunning ensemble by adding the right accessory? Learn tech-niques for using scarves, jewelry, and other accessories to increase your fashion confidence and to expand your wardrobe options.

Day TrippingPeople travel

from all over the world to visit local sites and attractions we take for granted. Join Spring Hill’s Travel Expert Olna Woodall as she shares some of the great adventures you can take without packing an overnight bag.

Online SellingMost of us have

learned how to shop online, but do you know the basics of selling online? Learn about options for selling online locally as well as selling on eBay.

Get Organized! Professional Organizer Leigh Dale Younce, owner of Neat Freak Organization & Staging, will share innovative ideas and techniques for gaining control of your clutter.

The beautiful collages used in the brochure were

inspired by Pinterest!!

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SHBC WEEKLY CALENDARSunday, September 21 9:30 a.m. ............................... Sunday School 10:45 a.m. .........Worship Service (Sanctuary) 4:30 p.m. ...............................SHS Rehearsal 5:00 p.m. ............................... JHS Rehearsal 6:30 p.m. ......................Men’s TIC Rehearsal 6:30 p.m. ....................................... Reflection

Monday, September 22 6:00 a.m. ......emPOWER-U Boot Camp (AC) 9:00 a.m. ......................ZUMBA Fitness (AC) 5:45 p.m. ......................ZUMBA Fitness (AC) 6:00 p.m. ................ Ladies’ Bible Study (AC) 7:00 p.m. ....................................... Reflection

Tuesday, September 23 6:00 a.m. ......emPOWER-U Boot Camp (AC) 9:00 a.m. ..........................ZUMBA Gold (AC) 9:00 a.m. ... Music, Coffee & Doughnuts (AC) 9:45 a.m. ............... Silver Souls Fitness (AC) 5:45 p.m. ......................ZUMBA Fitness (AC)

Wednesday, September 24 9:00 a.m. ......................ZUMBA Fitness (AC) 9:30 a.m. ................Chancel Bells Rehearsal 4:45 p.m. ................................... Supper (DH) 5:00 p.m. .................Prayer Ministry (Chapel) 5:30 p.m. .................................W.O.W.! (AC) 5:30 p.m. ............................Music & Missions 6:15 p.m. Prayer Meeting & Bible Study (DH) 7:05 p.m. ............ Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, September 25 6:00 a.m. ......emPOWER-U Boot Camp (AC) 6:30 a.m. .................................... CBMC (AC) 9:00 a.m. ..........................ZUMBA Gold (AC) 9:45 a.m. ............... Silver Souls Fitness (AC) 5:45 p.m. ......................ZUMBA Fitness (AC) 6:00 p.m. ....... Ladies’ Dinner & A Movie (AC)

Friday, September 26 9:00 a.m. ......................ZUMBA Fitness (AC)

Saturday, September 27 9:15 a.m. ......................ZUMBA Fitness (AC)

Sunday School Attendance at SHBC on September 14, 2014Adults ....................................345Young Adults ...........................75Youth ......................................70Preteen ...................................16Children ..................................52Preschool ................................54Sub-total ...............................612OFF CAMPUS CLASSESGordon Oaks ..........................11GRAND TOTAL ....................623

STEWARDSHIP Setpember 14, 2014

Budget Receipts ...............44,242.19Restricted Giving .............. 9,903.32Total .............................. 54,145.51Needs to Date ..............2,496,644.00Given to Date ...............2,446,872.18

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.

Join Us at the Activities Center for

Fellowship, Fitness & Fun!Call 342-5375 for more information.

Save the date! on your calendar!

Saturday, October 11, 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at SHBC

Join us for 23 different classes. Author and award-winning Christian novelist,

Beth White, will speak during breakfast. More information to come.

events THIS FALL

http://www.shbc.cc/ministries/adults/womens-ministry

DINNER AND A MOVIE

THURSDAY, SEPT. 25 Enjoy a night out with the girls at 6:00 p.m. in the

back room of the SHAC as we watch Mom’s Night Out. This is an endearing

true-to-life family comedy that celebrates the beautiful mess called parenting.

THURSDAY, OCT. 23 Join us at 6:00 p.m. in the back room of the SHAC

as we watch God is NOT Dead. This film will educate, entertain, and inspire

moviegoers to explore what they really believe about God, igniting important

conversations and life-changing decisions.

No cost, but let us know you can come so we will have plenty

of food! Call Judy Wesson at 423-5402 and leave a message.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 4 at 9:15 a.m. in the back room of the SHAC. Join us as we study “Children

of the Day: 1 & 2 Thessalonians” by Beth Moore.

MONDAY, SEPT. 8 at 6:00 p.m. in the back room

of the SHAC. Join us as we study the Bible study

“Hebrews” by Lisa Harper.

Childcare for both Bible Studies is available by reservation through the Education Office. Books available at Lifeway.

FALL BIBLE STUDIES

We invite you to join us as we participate in missions. Please watch The Messenger, The Current and the church website, for opportunities to get invoved.

WMU & WOMEN’S MINISTRIES

Spring Hill Baptist Church Women’s Ministry Invites You to...

Beth White Author & Award-Winning

Christian Novelist Beth’s latest novel, “The Pelican Bride” is a wonderfully written romantic tale about the brave young women who sailed aboard The Pelican to the French colony that is now Mobile for the purpose of marriage to the settlers. Her meticulous research into the early history of the region, its Native Americans, and the

religious struggles of the Huguenots is woven into a story of love and adventure you won’t soon forget. Beth is a pastor’s wife who teaches music at an inner-city high school. A native Mississippian, her passion is writing historical romance with a southern drawl. Her novels have won the American Christian Fiction Writers’ Carol Award, the RT Book Club Reviewers’ Choice Award, and the Inspirational Reader’s Choice Award. Her books will be available for purchase.

Spring Hill Baptist Church Women’s Ministryinvites you to

Celebrate God’s Gift of Creativity at a

P •A •R •T •YSATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2014

8:00 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.spring hill baptist church fellowship hall

Registration & door prizes begin at 8:00 a.m. followed by breakfast at 9:00 a.m.

with our Special Guest, Beth White

REGISTRATION FEE: $20 per person

Writing MemoirsEvery family has stories that need to be preserved for future generations, but the thought of writing anything longer than a letter can be overwhelming. Beth White will show you strategies for organizing and prioritizing in-formation so that your writing task can be accomplished in small, manageable steps.

Couponing Intrigued by how much money some people save by using coupons? Learn the basics of how to find, organize, and most effectively utilize this valuable money-saving tool.

Blogging Blogging, a

cross between a personal diary and a magazine column, is today’s medium of choice. Our special guest author Beth White will help you get started and/or provide you with resources to improve your blogging skills

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Join us for breakfast at 9:00 to hear our special guest author, Beth White

Registration Form

Name: ______________________________________________

Phone Number: ________________________________________

Email: _______________________________________________

Please list your top 4 class choices on the opposite side.

Complete this form and attach your $20 registration fee. Please leave it at the Church Administration Office no later than Sunday, October 5, 2014. If you have any questions, please email Carole Boudreaux at boudreauxcarole@gmail.com or call the church office at 342-5320. Thank you!

Accessorizing Made EasyWant to turn a simple outfit into a stunning ensemble by adding the right accessory? Learn tech-niques for using scarves, jewelry, and other accessories to increase your fashion confidence and to expand your wardrobe options.

Day TrippingPeople travel

from all over the world to visit local sites and attractions we take for granted. Join Spring Hill’s Travel Expert Olna Woodall as she shares some of the great adventures you can take without packing an overnight bag.

Online SellingMost of us have

learned how to shop online, but do you know the basics of selling online? Learn about options for selling online locally as well as selling on eBay.

Get Organized! Professional Organizer Leigh Dale Younce, owner of Neat Freak Organization & Staging, will share innovative ideas and techniques for gaining control of your clutter.

The beautiful collages used in the brochure were

inspired by Pinterest!!

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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 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

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

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 September 21, 2014

Preschool A: Garrett & Holly Rice, Andy & Leigh Dell YouncePreschool B: Michael & Elizabeth Knotts, Doug & Shannon Bridges

Preschool C: Britt & Lori Bethea

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.

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.

Come and enjoy the fellowship!

Fellowship at the Activities Center

Tuesday, September 23

9:00 -10:00 a.m. in the lobby

Music, Coffee & ughnuts!D

Our guests musicians for September will be Earl Hudgins and Don Jenkins