THE MESSENGERS

“ALLELUIA” CONCERT with guest musicians including The Ladies Ensemble

Celebrating over 35 Years in Gospel Music!

Sunday, October 25, 2015 @ 6:00 P.M. Spring Hill Baptist Church

Come and bring a friend!

Men, join us for an inspirational night. You will be encouraged to “run with endurance the race set before us.” Come hear Scott Rigsby share his compelling story of faith. Scott is the first double-leg amputee to complete the famous and grueling Ironman Triathlon (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, and 26.3 mile run)! Scott has overcome numerous obstacles and will challenge and exhort you to overcome the obstacles you face in pursuit of your own personal finish line.

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ESSENGERVolume 61, Number 43 October 22, 2015 Mobile, Alabama

IN OUR PRAYERS:SYMPATHY TO: The family of Etta Mae Senn in her death on October 17.

Gail Wallace in the death of her mother, Elsie Farris, on October 19.

CONGRATULATIONS TO: Liz and Alex Chandonnet on the birth of their son, Alex Michael, Jr. on October 9. The grandparents are Chipper and Tracey Mathis.

SHBC Men’s Event Thursday, November 56:00 pm-8:00 pm in the

Fellowship Hall

BBQ Dinner to be served

“Run With Endurance”

One non-perishable food item is your “ticket” to admission. Collected food will be donated to Bay Area Food Bank.

Celebrating 35 Years in Gospel Music!

THE MESSENGERS “ALLELUIA” CONCERTwith guest musicians

including The Ladies Ensemble

In concert Sunday, October 25

at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary

Observance of the Lord’s Supper

Sunday, October 25, 2015

MissionsGlobal Mission Causes ........................... 403,440 (12% of budget, less indebtedness)Associational Missions ............................. 33,620 (1% of budget, less indebtedness, given to Mobile Baptist Association)Community Outreach.................................. 7,800 Youth Choir Mission Tour .......................... 52,800

Subtotal............................................ 497,660**Please Note: This total, $497,660, does not include our designated mission giving - The Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions, the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions, Kathleen Mallory Mission Offering for the Alabama Women’s Missionary Union, the Christmas Offering for the Salvation Army, etc.

Organization/Education MinistriesRoyal Ambassadors.................................... 4,250WMU/Adults on Mission ............................. 4,500Women on Mission/Women’s Ministry ........ 4,500Mission Friends .......................................... 1,050Girls in Action.............................................. 4,300Sunday School Curriculum ....................... 32,000Vacation Bible School ............................... 10,000Music Ministry ........................................... 57,877Student Ministry ........................................ 45,500Adult Education Ministry ........................... 30,000Recreation Activities Ministry .................... 18,050Convention/Staff Training ........................... 9,500Pastoral Care Ministries ............................. 4,700Childhood Educational Ministries ............. 34,050

Subtotal..............................................260,277

Service MinistryPrinting ..................................................... 68,000Postage .................................................... 15,000Advertising/Publicity ................................. 63,000Supplies .................................................... 17,000 Transaction Fees ........................................ 8,000Hospitality Ministry.................................... 16,500Alabama Baptist ............................................ 750

Stewardship ................................................ 3,000Flowers / Decorations / Memorials ........... 10,200Pastoral Outreach....................................... 2,700

Subtotal..............................................204,150

Buildings and EquipmentUtilities .................................................... 340,000Housekeeping and Supplies ..................... 23,000Insurance ................................................ 100,000Major Maintenance Reserve..................... 45,000Transportation .......................................... 12,000Computer/Communication Systems ......... 52,000Equipment Maintenance ........................... 45,000Building Maintenance ............................... 35,000Non-Capital Equipment ............................ 15,000Premises Maintenance ............................. 40,000Interior Maintenance & Furnishings .......... 15,000

Subtotal ............................................722,000

Salaries and Housing .............1,244,687

Other Personnel ExpensesSocial Security ........................................ 115,903Car Allowance / Mileage Reimbursement 20,400Retirement ................................................ 81,503Group Insurance ..................................... 186,267Security..................................................... 13,500Miscellaneous .............................................15,650Subtotal..............................................433,223

Stewardship Calendar Budget Adoption Day: Sunday, October 25

Pledge Emphasis: November 2015

14%7%

6%

20%

34%

12% 7%

Spring Hill Baptist Church2016 Budget

MissionsOrg/Education

Service MinistryBuildings/EquipmentSalaries/HousingOther PersonnelIndebtedness

All Pledge Cards Due By November 29, 2015

2016 Operating Budget Total

$3,607,424

From the PastorNew Day,

Fresh Faith

“Then the righteous will answer Him,

saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You

hungry and feed You, or thirsty and

give You drink?’ ‘When did we see

you a stranger and invite you in, or naked and clothe

You?’ ‘Or when did we see You sick, or

in prison, and come to You?’ ”

‘ “And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, in as much as you did

it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it

to Me.’ ”

Matthew 25:37-40

Indebtedness ............ 245,427

There is a renewed spirit of mission spreading through Spring Hill Baptist Church. God is stirring us to do everything we can to reach everyone we can. It’s a new day, and that calls for fresh faith.

Faith looks to the future and asks, “What can we do to further the work of God?” It attempts great things for God and expects great things from God. This year’s budget represents just that kind of faith. That’s why I don’t hesitate to ask you to support it with your vote and pledge.

The Apostle Paul says, “Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously” (2 Cor. 9:6). He doesn’t mean we should give to get. He means you don’t have to worry that giving will leave you poorer.

On the contrary: “God is able to bless you abundantly so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. … You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion” (2 Cor. 9:8,11).

When you commit to support the ministries of Spring Hill Baptist Church with your pledge, you will discover in experience what we all know in theory: it is “more blessed to give than to receive”!

In Christ’s service, Paul

Sunday, October 25Observance of the Lord’s Supper

8:45 a.m. ...................................the gathering 9:45 a.m. .................................Sunday School 11:00 a.m. ..............................Worship Service 4:00 .........................................Jr Hi Ringers4:30 p.m. ..............#momslife Bible Study (AC) 4:30 p.m. ................................. JHS Rehearsal 4:30 p.m. ................................. SHS Rehearsal 6:00 p.m. .The Messengers in Concert (Sanctuary) 6:00 p.m. .........................Reflection Rehearsal 6:30 p.m. ........................ Men’s TIC Rehearsal Monday, October 26 8:30 a.m. ........ emPower-U/Dynamic Stretching 9:30 a.m. ...........................ZUMBA Gold (AC) 10:00 a.m. .......Mommy & Me Time Fitness (AC) 1:00 p.m. ................ HIT-High Intensity Training 4:30 p.m. ....Pottery Wheel-Throwing Class (AC) 5:00 p.m. ............ Upward Coaches Clinic (AC) 6:00 p.m. ....................Ladies’ Bible Study (AC) 7:00 p.m. .........................Reflection RehearsalTuesday, October 27 6:00 a.m.. ........... emPower-U Boot Camp (AC) 9:30 a.m.. ...................Silver Souls Fitness (AC) 4:30 p.m. .........HIT-High Intensity Training (AC) 5:00 p.m. .........Upward Coaches Meeting (AC) 5:15 p.m. .......................... Dynamic Stretching 5:45 p.m. ................................... ZUMBA (AC) Wednesday, October 28 8:30 a.m. ........ emPower-U/Dynamic Stretching 9:30 a.m. ...........................ZUMBA Gold (AC)1:00 p.m. ................ HIT-High Intensity Training 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 RehearsalThursday, October 29 6:00 a.m.. ........... emPower-U Boot Camp (AC) 9:00 a.m. ....................Ladies’ Bible Study (AC) 9:30 a.m. ....................Silver Souls Fitness (AC) 9:30 a.m. ....... M.A.G.I.C. to Senior Adult Fish Fry 4:30 p.m. ................ HIT-High Intensity Training 5:15 p.m. ...................Dynamic Stretching (AC) 5:45 p.m. ................................... ZUMBA (AC) Friday, October 30 8:30 a.m. ........ emPower-U/Dynamic Stretching 9:30 a.m.. ...................Silver Souls Fitness (AC) 10:00 a.m. .......Mommy & Me Time Fitness (AC) 1:00 p.m. .........HIT-High Intensity Training (AC)Saturday, October 31 9:00 a.m.. ........ M.A.G.I.C. to Sausage Festival 9:00 a.m.. .................. Family Fit Saturday (AC)

New Day, Fresh FaithThe 2016 Stewardship Emphasis

Important Dates on the Stewardship Calendar

Sunday, October 25, 2015Worship Service: Vote on Budget

Sunday, November 29, 2015All Pledge Cards Due

Sunday, December 13, 2015Announcement of Total Pledges

Adults ....................................314 Young Adults ...........................75Youth ......................................76Preteen ...................................18Children ..................................44Preschool ................................48Sub-total ...............................575OFF CAMPUS CLASSESGordon Oaks ..........................23GRAND TOTAL.....................598

Sunday School Attendance at SHBC on October 18, 2015

SHBC WEEKLY CALENDAR

October 18, 2015STEWARDSHIP

Budget Receipts ...............57,734.00Restricted Giving ... 12,358.00Total ................................ 70,092.00Needs to Date ..............2,910,348.00Given to Date ...............2,773,832.45

Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Collection

Has Begun! Brochures and boxes are available in the

Education Office.

Our church goal is 350 boxes!

Our church deadline to turn in boxes is

November 15, 2015.

“Operation Christmas Child is so much more than a shoebox filled with small gifts. It’s a glimmer of hope in a sometimes very dark place. It’s a path we can use to share the gospel around the world and it’s a yes response to the command to minister to the ‘least of these’.” –Janice Butler

Impacting Our World Through Coed Missions

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

11:30 a.m. in the Dining Hall

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 home bound and nursing home members.

onMISSION Impacting Our World Through Co-ed Missions

Pack Your Bag and Save the Date!

for our Churchwide “Virtual” Trip to Indonesia

Date: December 1, 2015 Time: 11:30 a.m.Place: SHBC Fellowship Hall

We need your help collecting items for our “virtual” trip to Indonesia.Items needed are jewelry, photos,

clothes, carvings, etc.

International Missions Emphasis 2015

For more information contact 342-5320 or contact Linda Shaw, 666-9571.

11:50 Prayer Calendar • 11:50-12:30 Program

Doulos Partners - Reaching the World for ChristIndigenous Relationships + U.S. Resources = Maximum Reached for the Gospel

David Johnson, Executive Director of Doulos Partners, will be our speaker. David served on our staff in the early nineties and held positions of leadership in Dawson Memorial and Hunter Street Baptist Churches before returning to Mobile as pastor of Dayspring Baptist Church. Now working with Doulos, he strives to forge effective partnerships between committed followers of Christ around the globe to reach untold masses with the hope of Christ. More than 12,000 churches have been established through this ministry.

Don’t miss this informative session; mark your calendar now.

Lunch served 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. Please make your lunch reservations by noon on Monday, November 2 by calling 342-5320.

Looking Ahead: Week of Prayer, November 30 - December 6, 2015

Deadline to Register is October 31!Upward Cheerleading for 3k-6th Grade Girls.

For more details, contact Amanda McBride at 342-5375.

Mandatory Parent Meeting/Uniform Fitting! Call for schedule

or go to www.shbc.cc

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 Erica Holloway ......Minister to Children & Families Lex Ivey .................... Interim Minister to Students

Activities Center 342-5375 Amanda McBride .... Fitness/Activities Coordinator

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 October 25, 2015

Preschool A: John & Pam Adams, Todd & Meredith Meadows

Preschool B: Doug & Shannon Bridges, Bucky & Carla Thomas

Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic

If you would be interested in being part of a mission team to the Dominican Republic, February 6-12, 2016, please contact Michael Sherman at 342-5320 or email, msherman@shbc.cc.

The estimated cost per person for the trip is $1200-$1500. The cost will vary depending on airfare.

Deacon Nomination AnnouncementsThe Deacon Election Committee will be accepting nominations from church members of those qualified to serve as deacon for the next three-year term, 2016-2018.

Sunday October 25 - forms in Sunday School and both worship services

After the nomination process, the Deacon Election will be held on Sunday, December 6, 2015 during both of the morning worship services.

Fall Road Trip for Students 7th-12th Grade

November 13-15, 2015at Camp Beckwith

The cost is $100 (non-refundable) Due by November 1, 2015

(Cost goes up to $125 if you register after November 2.)

Speaker: Josh Hall Worship Leader: Chris Morey

Registration forms are available in the Education Office and in the Activities Center.

******* STUDENT MINISTRY PARENT MEETING: ******* Wednesday, October 28 at 7:05 p.m.

in the Back Room at the Activities Center

Men’s Night Outat Rocky Creek

Phone the Education Office for dinner and bus reservations, 342-5320.

Cost is the price of your meal.

Buses will leave the Chapel parking lot at 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 12 at 6:30 p.m.