Our mission is to love God, to love one another, and to love our community as committed followers of Jesus Christ.

The weekly publication of Shirley Hills Baptist Church, Warner Robins, Georgia April 14, 2013 Volume 1, Issue 13 www.shirleyhills.org

Got to be proud of our students! Sunday night, I felt as though I was watching some of our students grow up right in front of my eyes.

It had been a long time since we’d asked our students to share experiences from one of their many mission trips, and I’m so glad we asked them to share after their spring-break mission trip to Savannah.

Working with the Savannah Baptist Association, Jeff and Malea Glenn led a team of students and adults in leading backyard Bible clubs, some remodeling work at a homeless shelter, and in feeding the homeless. They did their work in a rough part of town, in what turned out to be a cold and sometimes rainy week. It was a long, long way from a spring break at the beach!

Apparently, it was a major week for many of our students. They came home with photos, memories and stories. They left behind young children who’d enjoyed a week of games and attention. Our students were visibly moved by their experiences.

And the homeless shelter? It turns out that an application for federal funds was waiting on two construction projects to be completed. The woman in charge of the ministry had no idea how she would replace the flooring in one room, or the ceiling in another.

That’s where this mission trip made a difference. Both projects were completed, and as far as the director of the mission is concerned, the work was nothing short of a gift from God. God provided what she needed … through us. Aren’t you proud of our students and their leaders? I am!

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From our pastor

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Eisner speaking at celebration dinner Dr. Richard Eisner, founder of an Internet-based, Israeli news radio network, will be the guest speaker at the “Experience Israel Now Celebration Dinner” on May 7 in our Christian Life Center (6 p.m.). Tickets are $10 and available at the church office or on Sundays in the foyer.

VBS 2013 The largest children’s ministry of the year will be here soon. Why does that matter to you? Because it’s also that largest church ministry event of the year. More baptisms can be linked to VBS than any other ministry in the church. VBS links us with hundreds of new families each year. Because of the power of this ministry, we need to get started with the planning right now! This next Sunday we will begin the planning process for VBS 2013. If you are on the team, please join us.

TRAINING MEETING

Sunday - 4/14/13 5:00pm CLC room107

Pastor From page 1

As we’ve done for 50 years, we’re raising another generation of students on mission, and they’ll soon be adults on mission.

Want to join them? It’s not difficult. There are “mission trips” all around us. You’re already on one, this week. Just look around, see what needs to be done for the Kingdom of God, and get it done!

If you’d like to help out with the homeless shelter in Savannah, we happen to have another trip planned for adults, this June 24-29. If you’d like more information, call Lynn Matthews or the church office (923-5571)

I am so proud of our students and their incredible adult leaders. I am also grateful for everything our church does for missions, and for making mission trips possible. We just made a difference in Savannah … and Savannah just made a difference in us!

- Pastor Andy

Christina Murphy April 21

1:30 - 3:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall

She is registered at Belk,

Target, Bed, Bath & Beyond

Bridal Shower April 28

1:30 - 3:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall for

Jennifer Crane and Chris Kenley

They are registered at Target and Macy’s.

Keenager Korner

PLEASE REMEMBER! Our annual Senior Adult Banquet is Friday night, May 3rd, at 6:00 p.m. in the CLC auditorium. Rusty Brown, chef extraordinaire, will cater a very delicious meal. The ScrapIron6, an outstanding Southern Gospel group, will entertain us for our program. Tickets for this great banquet are on sale now, and over 30 people have already signed up! $15.00 per person covers meal and entertainment, so sign up for a wonderful, fun-filled evening. Please make checks to SHBC, annotated “Banquet”. Plan to come and enjoy the fellowship, the meal, and a great program! APRIL 19 is Keenager Game Night in Fellowship Hall. We begin at 6:00 p.m. with some of the best food around, and then join in the fun of many games played at different tables. If you’ve been before, you’ll look forward to coming back – and if you’re haven’t been yet, you’re in for a treat! Just come on through the door on Friday night and we’ll be glad to see you! Our next Comfort Pad session is Monday, April 22, in Fellowship Hall. Carolyn Boyt, our coordinator, will have news about the success of our sewn covers for residents at Elberta Nursing Home, and let us know what other projects we can do.

Gary and Donna Espinosa April 28

2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. In the Bride’s Room

Calling all Men of SHBC

Join us for fun and fellowship Sunday, April 28 for a Men’s Breakfast

in the Fellowship Hall 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.

Rev. Jeff N. Glenn Associate Pastor for Students

“The Imprint of the Cross on the Lives of Students”

Summer Youth Camp @ Awanita Valley Christian Retreat Center

Marietta, South Carolina June 3-7

Speaker for the week: Chris Tesseniar Band for the week: “Josiah’s Road”

Theme: “Pre-em-i-nent”

For more info about the camp site, go to www.awanita.org. Some of the recreational activities include hummer rides, horseback riding, disc golf, hoedown, bonfire, zip line

into the lake, and lake waterslide.

Cost is $265 with registration deposit of $50 due NO LATER THAN May 1st (this is when we have

to turn in our final numbers to the camp). Final balance of $215 (after deposit is paid)

is due NO LATER THAN May 26.

April 17— Family Night Supper Taco Meal Fund Raiser May 8 — Family Night Supper and Gift Baskets Fund Raiser May 11— Multi-Family Yard Sale @ SHBC May 1 — Coke Sales Fundraiser Youth participants can sell Coke

products just in time for graduation and Memorial day events. See Jeff for Coke Sales Fundraising packet. Cokes delivered by the case on

May 22

New Youth Discipleship Classes begin for grades 6-12

on Sunday, April 14 at 5 pm in the CLC.

WOMENS SOFTBALL SCHEDULE 04/16 Memorial 2 7:30 pm 04/18 Memorial 2 6:30 pm

MENS SOFTBALL SCHEDULE 04/11 PV3 8:30 pm 04/15 PV3 7:30 pm 04/18 PV3 6:30 pm

High School Spring Retreat at R.U.S.H 2013 May 3-4 @ the Rock Ranch Cost is $60. Space is limited.

Includes Willie & Si from Duck Dynasty David Crowder, Kristian Stanfill, and Switchfoot Plus some great speakers! More details to come!

In the Hospital: Norma Sullivan, Jim Kent, Fred Carruth, Frances Worthey (Summerhill)

615 Corder Road, Warner Robins, Georgia 31088 478-923-5571 Fax: 478-923-6796 Web Page: www.shirleyhills.org Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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Our Balance: $1.033 million

Continuing our legacy every week!

$32,668.77 $50,424.29

$452,707.92 $457,362.78 ($4,654.86)

$1,560.00

Giving: Apr. 7 Weekly Budget Requirement Budget giving Apr. 7 YTD given to budget YTD needed to meet budget Difference Building fund gifts Apr. 7

Sunday School Enrollment Attendance Avg. Attendance Members contacted Prospects contacted

Worship Attendance 9:00 AM Service: 10:30 AM Service: Preschool: Total Morning Worship: Total Evening Service: Total Membership:

Apr. 7 1110 543 560 201

26 Apr. 7

175 406

59 640 406

2426

$1 million

3.9 million

New Church Members: Deacon Mark, Marsha, Colleen & Samuel Closson Scott Boyd

New Sunday School Members: Class Gavriel Nix Bed Babies

Sympathy to: Mike & Judy Johnston in the death of their family member, Teresa Hughey, on April 2. Sandy Waters in the death of her mother, June Waters, on April 2.

Home from the Hospital: Esther Harrell, Edd Moore, Barbarann Gibson, Hilton Henson, Margaret Arnett, Mike Byrd, Cody Talton

Thank You Cards: Nita Zweiban