Shandon Baptist Church
Weekly eNews
January 19, 2016
 
This Sunday will be a time to offer our very best to the Lord in our financial giving as we begin a new year of ministry together. It's easy to begin thinking that our paychecks, bank accounts and possessions are the direct result of our own labors and therefore "ours." We want this First Fruits Offering to be a reminder--as it was for the Israelites--that "every good and perfect gift is from above" (James 1:17) and that our God, in His great mercy and love, sustains us. 

If you submitted a pledge for 2016, this is a great opportunity to start off well. If you're not a regular giver or perhaps you've never given a full tithe (10%), maybe January 24 is the day you can take a tremendous step of faith and begin giving regularly or tithe on your income.  Unable to be at church on  Sunday? Give online. 

Don't forget to bring a canned food donation!

Recognizing that God blesses us so that we can be a blessing to others, we will also collect canned goods for Harvest Hope Food Bank. Last year Harvest Hope fed over 2 million hungry residents of SC, and we look forward to partnering with them to serve our community!  Drop off your canned goods in the Gathering Place.

"CELEBRATION 2015"

As we look forward to an exciting year of ministry ahead, we also want to celebrate what God did in and through Shandon Baptist Church in 2015. Pick up a copy of "Celebration 2015" (partially pictured to the right) in the Gathering Place or view online .

HELP US WELCOME GUESTS

Help make someone else's experience at Shandon a great one! One person extending an invitation to another, one conversation, one relationship can make all the difference. T he Reaching Challenge i s a Sunday afternoon outreach where we  make personal visits to recent guests to deliver a "Thank you" gift.  Learn more about how it works and take the Reaching Challenge this Sunday!

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SWEETHEART BANQUET

Join us for a special evening out with your sweetheart! Enjoy a delicious dinner and entertainment for just $10 per person.

Friday, February 19 at 6:30pm (childcare provided for infants through 5th grade)
Saturday, February 20 at 6:30pm (no childcare available)

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WOMEN'S SPRING CONFERENCE

Ladies, mark your calendars for February 26-27. Counselor, pastor's wife, and author of  Girlfriend Revolution , Susan Thomas will help us with one of God's greatest gifts--and one of our biggest struggles in life: FRIENDSHIPS!  Join us for this year's Women's Conference:  Girlfriend Revolution , a Friday night/Saturday morning event, and discover God's design for authentic friendships.  Start inviting your girlfriends now! 

THE FIRST 100 REGISTRANTS AUTOMATICALLY RECEIVE A $5 DISCOUNT!

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DIVORCECARE 

DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life's most difficult experiences. DivorceCare for Kids is also available to assist children through the healing process. 

Wednesdays, 6-8pm starting February 3

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27

Schedule  | Learn more at shandon.org/events. 
4:30pm - Dinner in the gym*
5:30pm - Wednesday Nights for Kids
6:00pm - Fusion (middle school) & Refuge (high school)
6:35pm - Choir & Orchestra Rehearsals

*Dinner Cost: $4.50/adult; $4.00/child
Menu: Grilled pork steaks with a caramelized onion white cheddar, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, peas with sautéed mushrooms, grilled green beans, soup, salad, bread, dessert | HeartSmart: Grilled apple & cranberry salad with mixed greens, baby arugula, shaved onions, goat cheese and basil orange vinaigrette, soup, bread, dessert | Children: Sonic
BIRTHS

Congratulations to...

Drew and Jennifer Smallwood upon the birth of their daughter,
"Ansley" Rae Smallwood

Tommy and Jennifer Rush upon the birth of their son,
Griffin Jaxon


To notify Shandon of upcoming and recent births, please contact Jennifer Gandy in the Children's Ministry:
jgandy@shandon.org or (803) 782-1300.

SYMPATHIES

Sympathy extended to...

Sue Ryles and family upon the loss of her daughter,
Kim

Shelton Lorick and family upon the loss of his father

Kay Moody and family upon the loss of her husband,
Elrid Moody

Gigi Garzon and family upon the loss of her father

John Wells and family upon the loss of his niece,
Laura Wells Hiers

To notify Shandon of deaths and hospitalizations, please contact the Care & Support Ministry: lee@shandon.org or (803) 782-1300.
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