Volume 22
Issue 16
September 16, 2015
Inside This
Issue:
Fall University of
Christian Living
2
Staff
Anniversaries
2
Joy Singers
2
Children’s
Ministry
3
Sympathy
3
Thanks
3
Calendar
4
New Members
4
As a church family, we are embarking on a
journey through the New Testament together. As
we read together, it is our hope and prayer that
the living God will speak to our hearts, minds and
lives. Through the discipline of reading the New
Testament over the next 75 days, we may also
create a new habit of studying scripture or
deepen our already existing habit.
To help us read together, we have a plan for
reading scripture six days each week. The
seventh day allows time to digest what we have
read or to catch up on anything we missed.
There is a printed plan, a downloadable PDF and
a free iOs app (links are on our website). There is
also an abbreviated reading plan for kids. We will have an
opportunity to hear the insight of others as we read together through a
blog on our website. You may also want to be intentional about
discussing what you have been reading with your family or Bible study
group.
I am confident that we will grow through this exercise because I am
confident that God speaks through scripture, when we make ourselves
available to listen. I am excited about our church reading the New
Testament together over the next 75 days!
In Christ,
Office
210-545-2300
Prayer Chapel
210-545-2274
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Fall University of Christian Living Classes
Beginning September 20th 5:30 PM
The Way of the Master - Led by Walt Stephens Room 105
The Way of the Master gives light to an almost forgotten biblical key
that has power to unlock the door of the human heart. This is the
proven and effective way of making the gospel make sense to the
unsaved. Study Guide - $5
The Mingling of Souls - Led by Susan Petray Room 104
The Song of Solomon offers strikingly candid - and timeless - insights
on romance, dating, marriage, and sex. We need it. Because
emotions rise and fall with a single glance, touch, kiss, or word. And
we are inundated with songs, movies, and advice that contradicts
God's design for love and intimacy. Matt Chandler helps navigate
these issues for both singles and marrieds by revealing the process
Solomon himself followed: Attraction, Courtship, Marriage ... even
Arguing. The Mingling of Souls will forever change how you view and
approach love.
Study Guide - $10
Student Minister Input Sessions
We will have input sessions to hear from
adults and youth as we move forward in
our search for our next student minister.
The meeting for youth will be this Sunday,
September 20 at 5:30pm in the youth room
(Sunday Night for Youth will meet at 4:30 PM
this week only). The meeting for interested adults will be
Wednesday, September 23 at 6:30 pm in Room 104.
If you would like to offer recommendations for our next
Student Minister, please submit those at Jobs@shearerhills.org
Joy Singers resume
Thursday, October 1st - 10:00 AM
“Joy Singers” is a non-auditioned choir which rehearses in the
Choir Room each Thursday at 10:00 am. The choir ministers in
assisted living centers and nursing homes in our community by
singing familiar hymns with the residents of these facilities.
“Joy Singers” is open to all adults, ages 50 and above. Musical
experience is not required.
For more information contact Jay Ghormley,
Minister of Music & Worship, or visit a rehearsal on
Thursdays at 10:00 am.
The Deacon Nominating
Committee recommends the
following men to serve as
new Deacons:
Darrell Barker
Gary Bausell
Jonathan Collins
Shane McIntosh
Bryce Petray
There will be a vote of affirmation
at the September 27th
Church Conference.
STAFF
ANNIVERSARIES
Rodger Teaff - Twelfth Year
on SHBC Staff
Rodger has been a blessing to
our church in many different
roles throughout the years,
always serving with humility and
dedication. As our Associate
Pastor: Senior Adults/
Administration, he helps us
utilize our resources effectively
to reach our mission and he
invests in people’s lives
individually.
Jay Ghormley - Fourth Year
as Minister of
Music/ Worship
Jay celebrates his fourth
anniversary as our Minister of
Music/Worship. Jay provides
leadership for our entire music
ministry along with preparing for
our worship services. Thank you,
Jay, for serving our church.
Linda Peterson - Eleven
Years as Education Assistant
Linda does an outstanding job
maintaining the church calendar
with all activities, publishing the
newsletter and helping the
educational staff with their
projects. We appreciate Linda
for the energy and enthusiasm
she brings each day.
Johnny Silva - Sixth Year as
Custodian – Johnny is always
willing to lend a helping hand
for others and does a great job
in the ongoing upkeep of the
building. Thank you Johnny.
New children’s ministry check-in starts
September 27th
In preparation for our new security system roll out, it would
really help us to have current and updated demographic
information for all our members. Please email Sandra
Bradbury – sbradbury@shearerhills.org if you have had a
change of address, cell phone number or email address.
We are still in need of a few security
volunteers, greeters, extended
session workers and Sunday School
teachers. If interested, please email
Rachel Ligon - rligon@shearerhills.org
Parent’s Night Out at Shearer
Hills Baptist Church is a valuable ministry.
The goal of this ministry is to enrich
marriages and relationships.
While your children are in a safe environment, we hope you will
enjoy your time together. When you drop off your child, we will have
some conversation starter questions you can talk about over dinner.
We challenge you to use your time together to enhance your
marriage or friendships.
Beginning October 2015, PNO will have a new time:
6:00 pm-10:00 pm
Cost: One child: $15; Two children: $20
Three or more children: $25
Reservations can be made on the 1st of each month to
pno@shearerhills.org. Parents Night Out is the second Friday of each
month. Parent’s Night Out Dates for 2015: October 9, November 13
and December 11.
The Personnel Committee is recommending a shifting of staff
responsibilities for our preschool and children’s ministry. It is
recommended that the vacant staff position be focused solely
on Children’s Ministry (grades K-5) and our ministry to
preschoolers be combined with our Early Learning Center
(weekday preschool), with current ELC Director, Tricia Haddad,
becoming our Director of ELC and Preschool Ministry. There will
be no additional budget funds necessary for the change. This
recommendation will be presented to the church for approval at
the September 27 Church Conference.
The Church Staff and
Shearer Hills Family
extend their prayers and
deepest sympathy to
Denise & Jack Martin on the
death of her mother,
Jeff & Lucy Martin and
Susan & Bryce Petray on
the death of their
grandmother,
Austin, Kaleigh, Ashlynne,
Brayson Petray,
Ruthie and Whit Martin
on the death of their
great-grandmother
Velma Bentley
Bill Nichols and family on
the death of his son
David Nichols
LaVana Haldy and
Shirley & Steve Noel on the
death of their mother
Betty Haldy
Pat and Phillip Sitton on the
death of her brother
Lynn Harvey
Keith and Becky Woodworth
on the death of his mother,
Rachel, Lois, Hannah and
Julia on the death of their
grandmother
Rosalie Woodworth
Thank you notes have
been received in the
church office from:
Jeanette Coston
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Ministry Opportunities
September 20 – October 3
9/20 8:30 AM
Traditional Worship Service
9:45 AM
Bible Study for All Ages
11:00 AM
Contemporary Worship Service
4:00 PM
Deacons’ Meeting and Prayer Time - Room U-100
4:00 PM
Hand Bell Rehearsal
4:30 PM
Sunday Night for Youth
5:30 PM
UCL Classes, Worship Choir and Band Rehearsal, Youth Input Meeting, Preschool & Children’s Choir
9/21 11:30 AM
Prime Timers “Lunch Out” - Chester’s Hamburgers
9/22 9:00 AM
Game & Craft Time – Dominoes, Knitting & Crocheting
9:30 AM
Women on Mission “Sweet Dreams”
10:00 AM
Clare Bridge Nursing Home Ministry
9/23 5:00 PM
GROW “W” Team - Room 128
5:30 PM
Wednesday Night Supper
6:30 PM
Prayer Meeting, Exposition of James Bible Study, WOW - Wednesday Bible Study on Revelation,
Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra Rehearsal, Wednesday Night for Youth, Preschool and Children Childcare
6:30 PM
Youth Parent Input Meeting - Room 104
7:45 PM
Finance Committee Meeting - Conference Room
9/24 9:30 AM
Ladies Weekday Bible Study - Room 105
9/25 7:00 PM
Ladies Fall Retreat Begins - Marriott Courtyard
9/27 8:30 AM
Traditional Worship Service
9:45 AM
Bible Study for All Ages
11:00 AM
Contemporary Worship Service
4:00 PM
Hand Bell Rehearsal
5:30 PM
UCL Classes, Worship Choir and Band Rehearsal, Sunday Night for Youth, Preschool & Children’s Choir
7:00 PM
Bi-Monthly Church Conference
9/28 10:00 AM
MOPS - Mothers of Preschoolers
9/29 9:00 AM
Game & Craft Time – Dominoes, Knitting & Crocheting
9/30 5:30 PM
Wednesday Night Supper
6:30 PM
Prayer Meeting, Exposition of James Bible Study,
WOW - Wednesday Bible Study on Revelation,
Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra Rehearsal, Wednesday Night
for Youth, Preschool and Children Childcare
10/1 9:30 AM
Ladies Weekday Bible Study - Room 105
10:00 AM
Joy Singers Rehearsal - Choir Room
Julio and Rebekah Gaona
11:30 AM
Prime Timers Fellowship Lunch - Fellowship Hall
10/3 6:15 AM
Guatemala Mission Team depart San Antonio
Welcome Our
New Members