Shandon Baptist Church
Weekly eNews
December 20, 2016

CHRISTMAS CHILDCARE
No childcare reservations necessary

Christmas Eve: infants through 3 year olds |  Christmas Day: infants through 5th grade* 

*Large Group for 2s and older on December 25. It's a birthday party for Jesus!
2s, 3s & 4s in the Preschool Place
K-2nd grade in the Clubhouse
3rd-5th grade in the Zone 


INVITE OTHERS TO JOIN US THIS WEEKEND
 
Download a shareable social media graphic with our Christmas weekend schedule.







WATCH EXPECTANTLY

What are you most anticipating this Christmas season? 
Maybe it's a special present you hope is under the tree...a college student or grown child you long to welcome home for the holidays...or maybe you're anticipating  the holidays being over.  As you anticipate this Christmas, here are 3 ways to anticipate Christ. 

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Start setting your spiritual goals for 2017 and get ready to start reading through the Bible in a year on January 1 (or get a head start)! Pick up the 2017 Connection Guide in the Gathering Place this Sunday.
COMING JANUARY 2017

WOMEN'S WINTER BIBLE STUDIES

Connect with other women and dive into God's Word together. A variety of Bible studies are offered Monday evenings, Tuesday mornings, and Wednesday evenings starting the week of January 9. Invite a friend to join you! 




MEN'S MORNING BIBLE STUDY
Designed to help you dig into God's Word at a deeper, more personal level, the Men's Morning Bible Study also provides an opportunity to discuss the Bible with other men. Breakfast included.  Starts January 24. 



DIVORCECARE

DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life's most difficult experiences. This 13-week seminar begins January 18. 




DIVORCECARE FOR KIDS
DivorceCare for Kids seminars assist children, ages 5-12, through the healing process in the midst of or following their parents' separation or divorce. This 13-week seminar begins January 18. 



PREPARE & ENRICH

Planning a wedding or newly married? This 9-week class is designed to help engaged and married couples establish strong, godly relationships.  Starts Sunday, January 22. 




GRIEFSHARE
GriefShare is a weekly seminar/support group for people grieving the death of a loved one or other hurtful loss in life. The 13-week seminar begins January 18.


2017 WOMEN'S CONFERENCE

Looking for a great Christmas gift?  Now through January 2, register for the 2017 Women's Conference, March 24-25, at the reduced rate of $20. We all know how busy the spring gets...why not get a fun girls' weekend on the books now? The Friday night/Saturday morning conference features speaker Renee Swope, formerly of Proverbs 31 Ministries and author of  A Confident Heart .


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LOCAL MISSIONS OPPORTUNITY

Shandon has been providing meals for the families of sick and injured children through the Ronald McDonald Meals Ministry for over 15 years. Every Monday and Thursday evening volunteers deliver supper to the House. This year the families have moved into a new and larger facility so we have had to double the amount of food that we provide. Would you consider ministering to these families through providing part of a meal (on a Monday or Thursday) about 4 times per year? Learn more...

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HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

Please note the following exceptions to our normal schedule:
  • December 21 & 28: No Wednesday night activities
  • December 22-26: Church office closed (beginning at 1pm 12/22)
  • December 25: One worship service (10am); no Sunday School for youth-adults
  • January 2: Church office closed
NEW MEMBERS
Welcome to Shandon...

Doug and Kathy Moore

To learn more about church membership, attend an upcoming  Dinner with the Pastor  or contact Kim Crowe: kimc@shandon.org 
or (803) 782-1300.
BIRTHS


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
Prayers and sympathy extended to...

Bill Plyler and family on the loss of his father,
William E. Plyler

Mary Jo Dodson and family on the loss of her brother,
Johnny Knowles

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

Help your church family stay connected with you! If you have moved, updated your email address or phone number, or had a life change like a marriage, please notify Kay Richards: kay@shandon.org or call (803) 782-1300.

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