The focus of the SBWC Marriage Ministry is to reveal the pattern, plan and purpose of Marriage as God designed it. This is not a theoretical understanding of marriage, but a practical application of God’s biblical principles that are always based on “Faith which worketh by Love.”— Galatians 5:6. It takes faith, and God’s Love to maintain the God ordained covenant of Marriage. God’s marriages are Kingdom, God lead, and balanced.
Here’s what’s happening at Shores Baptist Worship Center this month.
April Birthdays & Anniversaries
Happy Birthday to all of our members and friends who are born during this wonderful month. And Happy Anniversary to all celebrating this month. We pray God’s continued blessings and happiness on your life. Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to you all!
Christian Education
Please join us Sunday mornings at 9:30 for our Sunday biblical teaching in the sanctuary for all ages. This month, we are continuing our study of “The Book of Hebrews” by Pastor Derwin Gray.
Tuesday Bible study is offered at 11:00am and 6:00pm. This month we are learning about the book “Romans”. We’ve reserved a seat just for you.
Youth Ministry
SBWC’s Youth ministry meets every Tuesday evening at 6:00pm in the Fellowship Hall with sis Alice Reid. This month’s scripture and activities will focus on Jeremiah 29:11. We encourage you to come out as a family to learn more about Gods plan for us.
Friday Night Live (FNL)
Beginning Friday, April 12th, at 6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall, we will gather for a family-friendly, fun-filled evening of fellowship, worship, and God’s Word. The evening is designed for all ages. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the best worship, the best word, and the best fellowship. And remember, Friday Night Live is scheduled for every second Friday of the month.
Senior Social
Staying socially active is important for all adults. It can improve our emotional, intellectual, and physical wellness.
The senior adult ministry meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 11am to 2pm, which will be on April 17th. So please mark your calendars so that you can take part in some great activities and fellowship.
WOW Ministry
The Women of Worth ministry meets on the third Saturday of each month. Women’s ministry is a place where women can devote themselves to God’s word, where they can find fellowship, break bread, and they can pray. So mark your calendars for April 20th at 11:00. All ladies, 18 and up, are invited to attend.
So you know! Our WOW ministry beginners knitting class meets every Tuesday at 12:00. There’s still room for more.
Men of Vision Men’s Ministry
Jeremiah 29:11says, “for I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord plans to prosper you and not to harm you plans to give you hope and a future”. SBWC’s Men’s Ministry will meet the 4th Monday of each month. So men, please save the date of April 22nd at 6:00 PM. Please come out and join in an evening of faith, encouragement, and fellowship where men talk and discover God’s viewpoint and vision. All men are welcome!
Married Couples Ministry
The SBWC Marriage Ministry is hosting a Date Night for married couples at Pasta Faire Restaurant in Belleview on Friday, April 26, 2024, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Information and sign-up are located in the foyer. Please RSVP for this event by Sunday, April 14th. There are other activities planned throughout the year, including a breakfast in August and a day of fun and lunch in October. Watch for announcements or visit SBW.Center for updates. This ministry is for SBWC couples only. For more information, please see Minister Franklin Mayfield.
SBWC 50th Church Anniversary
There is a commemorative booklet in the works for our 50th church anniversary. We invite you all to be sponsors by purchasing an advertisement. This is also a wonderful opportunity to involve your employers, colleagues, family, and friends in our celebration by inviting them to be sponsors too. Details and sponsorship letters are available in the foyer. Orders can be placed easily online at our website, sbw.center. That’s sbw.center.
Take as many letters as you need to share, and don’t forget to follow up with those you invite. Space is limited, so we encourage early submissions. Please don’t wait to secure your space. We look forward to your participation and support as we prepare for this very special occasion.
Tithe & Offering
Did you know that financial struggles don’t free us from God’s command to give generously and joyfully. The Lord calls us to generosity, not because he needs our resources, but because he desires the best for us. Generosity requires trust, not money. No one can live generously without trusting the Lord. A wealthy person can give vast amounts of money apart from Christ, but true generosity requires sacrificial giving in joyful submission to the Lord. For that, you must trust that God is a good Father who will provide for you and that you matter to Him.
2 Corinthians 9:7 gives us freedom in our generosity. God doesn’t want gifts motivated by a sense of duty or obligation. He wants us to give from a place of joy and compassion. God loves a cheerful giver! There are several ways to give your tithe and offering!
Online at sbw.center, Text SBWC and the gift amount to 73256),
Remember, God love a cheerful giver.
On behalf of Pastor Garner and our SBWC family, we pray that God will bless you mightily in all areas of your life. If you are without a church home and would like to unite with other believers in Jesus Christ, please know that we have a place right here for you.
And as a reminder, if you are watching via YouTube or Facebook, please help spread the gospel by subscribing to, liking, and sharing our videos with your friends and family.
Have a blessed day in the Lord!
March’s Birthdays & Anniversaries
Happy Birthday to all of our members and friends who are blessed enough to be born during this wonderful month of hope! And happy anniversary to all celebrating this month. We pray for God’s continued blessings and happiness on these special occasions for many more years to come.
Happy birthday and happy anniversary to you all!
Christian Education
Please join us Sunday mornings at 9:30 am for our Sunday Biblical teaching in the sanctuary for all ages. This month, we will learn about “The Book of Hebrews” by Derwin Gray. The book of Hebrews was written for people in crisis. They were persecuted, tempted by the rampant sin around them, and doubting their faith in Jesus. It was not so different than what many of us go through today. So, join us in this eight-session series as he walks through Hebrews, teaching us how to live for Jesus in every season of life. Hebrews shows us that Jesus is better than anything the world can offer.
Tuesday Bible study is offered at 11:00 am and 6:00 pm. This month, we will continue to learn about the book “Exodus.”. Exodus explores the foundational story of the Israelites and reveals an all-powerful, intimately personal God. And it helps us understand God’s redemptive plan for all humanity. We’ve reserved a seat just for you.
Youth Ministry
SBWC’s youth ministry meets every Tuesday evening at 6:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall with Sister Alice Reid. We encourage you to come out as a family to learn more about God’s plan for us.
Great Day of Giving
“Great Day of Giving”! This is a time of sacrificial giving above your tithe and offering. Please see the ushers for one of the special envelopes for this offering. This special offering will be collected on Easter Sunday, so please hold this envelope until then. If you choose to use one of our online giving platforms through Givelify or Realm, please be sure to choose the “Great Day of Giving” envelope. We are expecting an abundant blessing from God through your sacrifice.
Women’s Ministry
The women’s ministry will meet on Saturday, March 9th, at 11:00 am in the Fellowship Hall in preparation for our Drive-Thru-Prayer event. All ladies, 18 and up are invited to attend.
Spring Forward
Get ready to start enjoying the daylight a little longer. Please remember to adjust your clocks one hour forward next Saturday night, March 9th, at midnight. We would not want you to miss morning worship!
SBWC’s Drive-Thru-Prayer
Get ready, get ready, get ready to go to war in the spirit, because our people are under attack by the enemy, the devil! Prayer is our way of communicating with God. When the Apostle Paul talks about spiritual warfare in Ephesians 6, prayer is the seventh piece of armor. It activates all of the rest of the spiritual armor.
Prayer is the divinely authorized mechanism God has given us to tap into His power. Without prayer, we’ll be ineffective in spiritual warfare. But with it, we will be victorious.
SBWC’s WOW Ministry will be sponsoring a drive-through prayer event on Saturday, March 16th, from 11:00–1:00 pm on our church grounds. We are soliciting your prayers and support as we stand in the gap through prayer for those in need.
Senior Social
Staying socially active is important for all adults. It can improve our emotional, intellectual, and physical wellness.
The senior adult ministry meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 11am to 2pm, which will be on March 20th. So please mark your calendars so that you can take part in some great activities and fellowship.
Easter Service
Easter is on March 31st this year. It is a joyous holiday celebrated by Christians. It represents the fulfillment of the prophecies of the Old Testament and the revelation of God’s salvation plan for all mankind. In commemorating the Resurrection of Jesus, we invite you to celebrate the defeat of death and the hope of salvation with us here at SBWC.
Tithe & Offering
Did you know that money is mentioned over 800 times in the Bible? God knew money would be something we would hold tightly to and place a lot of importance on. Matthew 6:21 says, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
We want to keep before you your spiritual obligation as a believer to tithe, which is 10% of your first fruits that God has blessed you with.
There are several ways to give your tithe and offerings!
Online at sbw.center,
Can Good Collection Campaign
This is your weekly reminder about our canned goods collection for the next 12 months. Our goal is to collect 6,000 canned goods between now and November 30, 2024. SBWC!
That concludes this week’s announcements.
On behalf of Pastor Garner and our SBWC family, we pray that God will bless you mightily in all areas of your life. Please know that if you are without a church home and would like to be united with other believers in Jesus Christ, we have a place right here for you.
And as a little reminder, if you are watching via YouTube or Facebook, please help spread the gospel by subscribing to, liking, and sharing this video with your friends and family.
We are so happy to have you worship with us at Shores Baptist Worship Center. February is a short month, and we are jam-packed with activities. It is also Black History Month, so take time to learn something every day about the African American contributions that have been made to this country. Now, I would like to tell you about some of the happenings this month.
February Birthdays and Anniversaries
Happy Birthday to all of our members and friends who are blessed enough to be born during this beautiful month of love!
Happy anniversary to everyone celebrating this month. We pray for God’s continued blessings and happiness on these special occasions for many more years to come. Happy birthday and anniversary to you all!
Christian Education
Please join us Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. for our Sunday biblical teaching in the sanctuary for all ages. This month, we are continuing our study of “The Book of 1 Corinthians” by Jennie Allen.
Tuesday Bible study is offered at 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. This month, we invite you to come and learn about the book of “Exodus.” Exodus explores the foundational story of the Israelites and reveals an all-powerful, intimately personal God. And it helps us understand God’s redemptive plan for all humanity. We’ve reserved a seat just for you.
The New Members class (Part 1) will continue this month on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. for the next three weeks.
Parents, this is a reminder that the youth ministry, which includes our high schoolers, meets every Tuesday evening at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall with Sister Alice Reid. We encourage you to come out as a family to learn more about God’s plan for us.
Soup-er Bowl / Game Night
SBWC family and friends, please remember to mark your calendars for Saturday, February 10th, at 3:00 p.m. We will hold our first annual soup competition. I am still looking for four (4) more participants to sign up with your award-winning soup recipe for the competition!
Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers. Wear your favorite team jersey or colors, bring your board games, and let’s have some fun. Remember, Saturday, February 10th at 3:00pm
Heart Heath Month
The National Heart Association is promoting awareness about heart health and inspiring people to prevent heart disease. This year’s theme is “Listen to your hearts, raise your voice, and protect your health.”. This emphasizes the importance of people working together to make healthy lifestyle changes.
To bring greater attention to heart disease as the leading cause of death in the U.S., SBWC’s Wear Red Day will be Sunday, February 11th, which is next Sunday. Let’s all “go red!”!
Women’s Ministry
The women’s ministry will meet on Saturday, February 17th, at 11:00am in the Fellowship Hall. This ministry is called to encourage and equip our women to develop Christ-centered relationships, study God’s word, and train others to do the same. All ladies 18 and up are invited to attend.
Senior Social
Staying socially active is important for all adults. It can improve our emotional, intellectual, and physical wellness.
The senior adult ministry meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., which will be on February 21st. So please mark your calendars so that you can take part in some great activities and fellowship.
Ethnic Pride Sunday
In honor of Black History Month, Sunday, February 25th, is Ethnic Pride dress day. This is a time to show up at your African best.
Tithe & Offering
2 Corinthians Chapter 9 verse 11 says you will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through your generosity will result in Thanksgiving to God.
We want you to understand how important it is for you to fulfill your spiritual obligation as a believer to tithe.
There are several ways to give your tithe and offering.
Can Good Collection Campaign
This is your weekly reminder about our can goods collection for the next 12 months. Our goal is to collect 6000 can goods between now and November 30, 2024.
That concludes this week’s announcements.
On behalf of Pastor Garner and the SBWC family, we would like to thank you for worshipping with us.
As a reminder, if you watch via YouTube or Facebook, please help spread the gospel by subscribing to, liking, and sharing our web site with your friends and family.
Have a blessed day in the Lord!
Good morning and Happy New Year! We are so happy to have you worshiping with us at Shores Baptist today, those of you who are in person and those online. I would like to take just a moment to bring you up on some of the happenings.
January’s Birthdays & Anniversaries
Happy Birthday to all of our members and friends who are blessed enough to be born during this beautiful time of renewal. And Happy Anniversary to all celebrating this month. We pray God’s continued blessings and happiness on these special occasions for many more years to come.
Happy birthday and anniversary to you all!
Christian Education
Please join us Sunday mornings at 9:30am for our Sunday Biblical teaching in the sanctuary for all ages. Our teaching this month is “The Book of 1 Corinthians” by Jennie Allen.
Tuesday Bible study will resume in February.
New Believer’s/New Members class (Part 1) will begin this Tuesday, January 9th at 6:00pm for six weeks in the sanctuary. All new member are required to attend.
Teaching young people how to grow in their relationship with Christ and thrive in their daily walk will help them to mature and become adults who are confident in their faith.
Parents, our SBWC Youth ministry is in session every Tuesday at 6:00pm. Please contact sister Alice Reid for more information.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Marion County’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Celebration March will be held Monday, January 15th in downtown Ocala. Transportation to the March – Buses will start loading between 7:00 am-8:00 am at Ed. Croskey Rec Center Parking lot to Historic Downtown line-up. March/Parade will start at 9 am -10am and proceed to Webb Field for several activities.
Senior Social
Being socially involved and active gives people a sense of belonging that provides added health benefits. Staying socially active is especially important for adults who can sometimes become lonely and isolated. It can also improve emotional, intellectual, and physical wellness.
The senior adult ministry meet on the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 11am to 2pm, which will be on January 17th. So please mark your calendars so that you can take part in some great activities and fellowship.
Women’s Ministry
The Women’s ministry will meet on Saturday, January 20th at 11:00am in the Fellowship Hall. This ministry is called to encourage and equip our women to develop Christ-centered relationships, study God’s word, and train others to do the same. All ladies 18 and up are invited to attend.
Church Anniversary Celebration
This month, Shores Baptist will be celebrating its 49th year of worshipping in Silver Spring Shores. Please mark your calendars for January 28th, the last Sunday of the month, because we will have our church anniversary celebration during morning worship service. You are welcome to invite your family and friends to join in the celebration.
Tithe & Offering
God provides for the ministry of our church through your tithes and offerings and your gifts are honored with faithful stewardship, ethical business practices, and accountability. It’s more than keeping the lights on, it’s about personal worship to God and handing Him back what He already owns.
1 Chronicles 29:14 says, “But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand.”
There are (Several ways to give) online at sbw.center, Text SBWC and the gift amount to 73256), Givelify App, the church drop slot or by mail to 414 Silver Road 34472. Remember, God love a cheerful giver.
Can Good Collection Campaign
This is your weekly reminder about our can goods collection for the next 12 months. Our goal is to collect 6000 can goods between now and November 30, 2024.
That concludes this week’s announcements.
On behalf of Pastor Garner and the SBWC family, we would like to thank you so much for worshipping with us today.
And as a little reminder, if you are watching via YouTube or Facebook, please help spread the gospel by subscribing to, liking, and sharing this video with your friends and family.
Now let’s prepare our hearts to hear from God. Have a blessed day in the Lord!
Greetings in Jesus’ name, and welcome to the m
onth of giving!
This is the time of year when we turn our attention to the birth of our savior,
the Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus is the “Prince of Peace,” and God bestows peace upon his people, as in the Psalms.
Psalms 9:9-10: “The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.”
As we celebrate the Lord’s birthday this month with renewed hope and peace in our hearts, we also want to embrace one another with peace and joy.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
December’s Birthdays & Anniversaries
Happy Birthday to all of our members and friends who are blessed enough to be born during this beautiful time of giving. And happy anniversary to all celebrating this month. We pray for God’s continued blessings and happiness on these special occasions for many more years to come.
Happy birthday and anniversary to you all!
Christian Education
God gives his best gifts to us in unexpected ways. The Christmas season is a reminder of the gift that God gives to us through his son Jesus. Please join us Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. for our Sunday Biblical teaching in the sanctuary for all ages. Our lesson this month is “The Unexpected” by Jason Turner.
We will continue our Tuesday Bible study this month titled “Unashamed” by Lecrae at 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. We hope to see you here.
Teaching young people how to grow in their relationship with Christ and thrive in their daily lives will help them mature and become adults who are confident in their faith.
Parents, our SBWC Youth Ministry is in session every Tuesday at 6 p.m. Please contact Sister Alice Reid for more information.
Senior Social
Being socially involved and active gives people a sense of belonging that provides added health benefits. Staying socially active is especially important for adults, who can sometimes become lonely and isolated. It can also improve emotional, intellectual, and physical wellness.
The senior adult ministry meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., which will be on December 20th. So please mark your calendars so that you can take part in some great activities and fellowship.
Women’s Ministry
The Women’s ministry will meet on Saturday, December 16th, at 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. All ladies, 18 and up, are invited to attend. Please see the sign-up sheet in the foyer for our potluck lunch. And all women who want to take part in the Secret Santa drawing, please see Lady Garner after service today.
Holiday Office Schedule
Due to the holiday season, the church office will be closed for business from December 24th through January 2nd.
Tithe & Offering
The main principle behind tithing and giving is the fact that what we do with our money shows where our heart is. The tithe is the Lord’s way of asking us to show our love. Giving God a percentage of our earnings shows that we put our love for him before our need for money.
There are several ways to give:
God loves a cheerful giver.
Can Good Collection Drive
Hunger is a health issue, and it’s the reason why people struggling with food insecurity need help with healthy food. Beginning this month, I am asking the family and friends of Shores Baptist to donate five canned goods a month to help offset the cost of feeding our community.
Our goal is to collect 6,000 canned goods this year.
What types of items are needed? I’m glad you asked.
Fruits: canned fruit (in its own juice), dried fruit, 100% fruit juice. Canned vegetables, 100% vegetable juice, spaghetti sauce Rice, pasta, crackers, ready-to-eat cereal, and oatmeal Canned meat or poultry, canned tuna or salmon, canned or dried beans and peas, peanut butter beef stew, canned soup, and chili.
To Donate:
Drop your items off in the boxes in the foyer weekly or monthly, and they will be counted.
A weekly total will be shared with the congregation so that we will know if we are meeting our monthly goal of 500 can goods.
So SBWC, I hope you are pumped up and ready to serve, because the time has now come that we are being called upon !
God bless you.
On behalf of Pastor Garner and the SBWC family, we would like to thank you for worshipping with us today.
And, if you are watching via YouTube or Facebook, please help spread the gospel by subscribing to, liking, and sharing this video with your friends and family.
Have a blessed day in the Lord!
