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ESSENGERVolume 63, Number 47 November 30, 2017 Mobile, Alabama

Letter from Rob Hatfield Spring Hill Baptist Church

Sunday morning having already prayed and sought the Lord’s guidance on the names you will vote to serve us as deacons.

Also on Sunday, several of our musical groups will be participating in “Christmas on the Hill” hosted by the Merchants of Spring Hill and held in the parking lot of Trustmark Bank throughout the afternoon. Our Junior High hand bells will be playing, some of our children’s choirs will be singing, and “The Messengers” will also be singing at different points in the afternoon. The schedule of our groups’ appearances is as follows:

Jr. High Ringers and Young Musicians Children’s Choir-1:30 p.m.

Messengers-2:45 p.m. Music Makers Children’s Choir and

Ensemble-3:15 p.m.

We are entering the season of gift giving. As you make purchases for others, I hope you will also make plans to give generously to the ongoing work of the local church and to international missions. Our goal this year for the annual Lottie Moon Christmas offering for international missions is $26,000. This is an offering we get to support over and above our regular tithes and offerings to the general budget of the church. I hope you will join me in joyfully giving not only to reach our 2017 budgetary needs, but also to meet our Lottie Moon offering goal so that we can continue to send missionaries around the world to tell people about Jesus. As a reminder, 100% of the dollars given to this fund go directly to international missions. I look forward to celebrating with you as we meet and surpass this goal soon!

My family and I were able to

take some days around Thanksgiving to be on vacation. I was grateful for the time off and thankful Dr. Fenton was able to preach in my absence. It was wonderful to have some

time to hike, play, think, and rest. While the time away was good, it was also good to come back to Mobile, decorate our house for Christmas, and turn our attention to the days leading up to Christmas.

Speaking of the Christmas season, so many exciting things are occurring within the life of Spring Hill Baptist Church! You will notice as you come on campus that we have begun the process of decorating for Christmas. From the wreaths on our doors to the advent candles and the many other decorations in our sanctuary and dining room, our campus is being transformed into a Christmas wonderland. As you take in the sights around campus, I hope you will express thanks to our flower committee, our maintenance staff, and the many other volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes to help everything come together. Beyond the decorations, I hope you will take a couple of minutes and review the activities coming up in this Christmas season even as I highlight some of those below.

This coming Sunday we will elect new deacons for the 2018 year. There will be a ballot in your order of worship (bulletin) on Sunday morning. You will be able to select 12 folks to fill the available spots. Please make sure you come on

SYMPATHY TO: The family of Jack Morgan in his death on November 22, 2017, in Tallahassee, FL.Wallace (Barbara) Davis, in the death of his mother, Myrtice Davis, on November 23, 2017.

Henry Whatley in his death of his brother-in-law, Don (Gail) Sims, on November 26, 2017.

IN OUR PRAYERS:

Giving ThanksNovember 26, 2017

SUNDAY SCHOOLAdults ............................263 Young Adults ...................61Youth ..............................42Preteen ...........................21 Children ..........................34Preschool ........................43Sub-total .......................464 OFF CAMPUS CLASSESGordon Oaks ....................6GRAND TOTAL ............470

STEWARDSHIPBudget Receipts ....... 32,624.87 Restricted Giving ........ 3,240.00 Total .......................... 35,864.87 Needs to Date ...... 2,898,931.00 Given to Date ....... 2,730,299.35

This Is Christmas

Ticket Information

listed inside.

2018 Mission Trip to BrazilIf you are still on the fence about going to Brazil, come on and jump on the boat! We still have a couple of spots left, but Sunday, December 3 is the last chance to sign on. The trip down the Amazon will be July 1-12, 2018. Come join us as we take the Gospel of Jesus Christ into the jungles of the Amazon valley. We will meet this Sunday, December 3 at 5:00 in the Chapel. For more information call or email Eddie at 209-9692 or eddsmithjr@comcast.net.

GetinG involved in Missions at sHBC:

Jimmy Arendall Erk Ashbee Bobby Butler

Mark Colicchio Jason Crane Jody Crane

David Duval George Gaston Kerry Hegwood

Baron Morvant

Fred Roe

Jeremy Payne

Eddie Smith

Ronnie Stringfellow Dale Watts

Deacon Election 2017During both worship services on December 3, the members of Spring Hill Baptist Church will have the opportunity to

elect 12 members to serve as deacons. Please give prayerful consideration to the following list of nominees.

Craig Williams

Grady Bryant Kirk Shaw

Life Deacon Nominees:

Michael Sherman

Bill McGough

2018 Mission Trip to Haiti

Information Meeting for Haiti Mission Trip will be

Tuesday, December 5 at 6:00PM at the home of Barbara Gladney

8665 Winford Lane East, Mobile, AL 36619.

For more information call or email Barbara Gladney at

205-937-1977 - barbaraggladney@gmail.com.

The Mission Trip will be August 25-31, 2018.

SHBC WEEKLY CALENDAR

Sunday, December 3 8:45 a.m. ........................................Contemporary Service 9:45 a.m. .................................................. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. ............................................. Traditional Service 3:30 p.m. ...........................................Reflection Rehearsal 4:00 p.m........................................The Amazing Collection 4:30 p.m. .......................................... SHS & JHS Rehearsal 5:30 p.m.........Brazil Mission Trip Interest Meeting (Gladney home)

6:30 p.m. ............................................ Full Choir Rehearsal Monday, December 4 4:00 p.m...................................Upward Basketball Practice 7:00 p.m. ...........................................Reflection RehearsalTuesday, December 5 9:45 a.m................................Coffee, Music & Donuts (AC) 11:30 a.m..........................................................onMission 4:00 p.m...................................Upward Basketball Practice Wednesday, December 6 5:30 p.m..................................................Music & Missions 5:30 p.m.........................................................W.O.W. (AC) 6:15 p.m.................................. Prayer Meeting & Bible Study 6:15 p.m............................................Young Adult Ensemble 7:05 p.m..............................................Full Choir Rehearsal Thursday, December 7 4:00 p.m.....................................Upward Basketball Practice 5:30 p.m..........................................Serve at McKemie Place Friday, December 8 3:00 p.m.....................................Upward Basketball Practice 6:30 p.m.................................Feliz Navidad Christmas Party Saturday, December 9 6:30 a.m.....................................Upward Basketball Games

For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.

2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV)

Remember to get your tickets for “This is Christmas” performances. You don’t want to miss it!

Tickets are available to members Sunday, December 3 and 10 from 9:30 until 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary Foyer, and from 9:15 until 10:00 a.m. in designated Sunday School areas. Tickets are also

available on Wednesday December 6 from 5:45 until 7:15 p.m. in the Dining Hall Foyer.

The Ticket Office will be open December 8 from 12-6:00 p.m., December 9 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., and December 11-15 from 12:00-6:00 p.m. The Ticket Office is located in our Activity Center.

This Is ChristmasParking attendants needed for “This Is

Christmas.”If you can help, please contact

Sophie Woodruff in the Church Office

at 342-5320.

Join us this Sunday, December 3rd, for Christmas on the Hill!

Christmas on the Hill is an annual community event sponsored by the Merchants of Spring Hill.

This event will be held from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. this Sunday, December 3.

Our Music Ministry is heavily involved by providing several groups on the stage located at the Trustmark Bank at the

corner of McGregor Avenue and Old Shell Road. Our groups will be featured at the following times:

1:30 p.m.-Junior High Handbells & Young Musicians Children’s Choir

2:45 p.m.-The Messengers

3:15 p.m.-Music Makers Children’s Choir and Ensemble

We are grateful for these groups and to participate in this community event.

Church Office 342-5320Dr. Rob Hatfield ..........................................Pastor Bob Gladney .............................. Executive Pastor Terry Richey .............................. Associate PastorRandy Grim .............................. Minister of Music Erica Holloway ......Minister to Children & Families Bill Taylor .......................... Asst. Minister of MusicDebbie Rice ........... Children’s Music CoordinatorMissy Powell .............................................. Pianist

Activities Center 342-5375 Colleen Smith ...Recreation/Activities Coordinator Matt Jordan ............. Recreation Ministry Assistant Ashley Johnson ...............Upward Sports Director

Weekday Preschool Education Office 342-6044

The ChurCh STaff

In case of emergency over the weekend, you may reach the on call minister

at 463-4350.

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 December 3, 2017

Train up a child in the way he should go;

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

Please join us as we serve the women at McKemie Place on Thursday, December 7. Bring your favorite salad, side dish or dessert to add to our fried chicken dinner. We will gather in the Activities Center parking lot at 5:30 p.m. and depart at 5:45 p.m. Your good food, your presence, your smiles, your prayers and other expressions of

God’s grace mean so much!

Preschool B: Early: Zach & Kathleen Coffman

Late: Michael & Elizabeth Knotts

YEAR-END GIVINGThere is no better time to “finish strong” than at the end of the year. Let’s celebrate God’s faithfulness to us in these important days by giving

back to Him as we close out 2017! As you consider making your year-end financial gift to Spring Hill Baptist Church, pray, pause and cel-ebrate what your gifts make possible in and through our church.

Make your 2017 Contribution to Spring Hill Baptist Church in any of the following ways:

• Regular offering envelopes during the December worship services.• Online: By 1:59 p.m. on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at www.shbc.cc.• Mail: Postmarked by December 31, 2017 or before to Spring Hill Baptist Church, 2 South McGregor Ave., Mobile, AL 36608.• InpersonattheSpringHillBaptistChurchFinanceOffice.

Questions? Contact Denise Marsh at 342-5320 or dmarsh@shbc.cc.

NOTICE: Contributions received on January 1, 2018 or later (not postmarked December 31, 2017) will be credited for 2018 regardless of the check date.

Please bring your wrapped Angel Tree gifts to the Activities Center no later than Thursday, December 7. Thank you so much for providing a great Christmas for a prisoner’s child. Volunteers are needed to deliver Angel Tree gifts. Gifts will be available for pick up at the Spring Hill Baptist Activities Center (SHAC) beginning Saturday, December 9 and may be picked up anytime thereafter within the SHAC’s normal hours of operation. Angel Tree gifts must be delivered to the families before Christmas Eve. The day of your anticipated delivery, phone numbers are provided for you to reach out to the family and let them know to expect you, ensure directions, etc. If a family is not home when you come by, you should leave the gifts at the door. We ask that delivery teams consist of AT LEAST 2 ADULTS.