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SBWC April 2025 Announcements

Hello SBWC family and friends. Here are the latest happenings at SBWC.

April’s Birthdays & Anniversaries

Happy Birthday to all of our members and friends who are blessed enough to be born during this wonderful month as we celebrate this beautiful time of reconciliation! 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 9:30am for our Sunday Biblical teaching in the sanctuary for all adults. Our teaching this month is “The Good Shepherd.”

In John 10, Jesus famously called himself the Good Shepherd, inviting us into a life of flourishing when we follow him. Join speaker Heather Thompson Day as she explores the way Jesus modeled the qualities of a good shepherd, showing us what it means to shepherd others in grace and truth.

Parents, please remember that youth Sunday school for ages 8-13 is held at 9:30am in the Educational Building. Please see Sister Alice Reid for more information.

Our weekday Biblical teaching is held every Tuesday at 11:00am and 6:00pm. This month our teaching is titled “Easter.”

 

Forty Days of Fasting & Prayer

We encourage our SBWC family and friends to stay strong during your forty-day fast until 6:00am on Easter Sunday.

Here are some encouraging words to remind us why we should pray and fast:

  • Prayer and Scripture: Make prayer and scripture reading a central part of your day.
  • Seek God’s Guidance: Pray for wisdom and guidance and listen for God’s voice in your heart.
  • Remember God’s Promises: Reflect on God’s faithfulness and promises, which can provide comfort and encouragement.
  • Confess and Repent: Use this time to examine your heart and confess any areas where you need to turn to God.
  • Seek God’s Presence: Create space for God to speak and for you to listen, perhaps through journaling or meditation.

Friday Night Live (FNL)

We will gather in the sanctuary this coming Friday, April 11th, at 6:30pm, for a family-friendly, fun-filled evening of prayer, worship, dance, and a skit (written by Sister Milynthia Solomon). So please mark your calendar for Friday, April 11th, at 6:30pm.

 

Women’s Ministry

The Women’s Ministry will meet Saturday, April 19th, at 11:00am for our Easter celebration of our risen Savior. We invite all SBWC ladies to come and experience the move of the Holy Spirit through worship, praise dance, and drama. All ladies 17 and up are invited to attend. Please see Sister Hariette Hayden for more information about this ministry.

The WOW ministry will be placing an order for new polo shirts. If you are interested in purchasing one for $17.00, please see Sister Claudia Owen today after morning worship.

Easter Service

Please note that the Easter worship service will begin at 10:00 am on April 20th!, followed by a light fellowship after morning worship. Again, in-person and online Easter service will begin at 10:00am on April 20th! If possible, Pastor is requesting us to dress in purple or white attire.

 

Great Day of Giving

2 Corinthians 9:6-7 encourages giving “not reluctantly or under compulsion, because God loves a cheerful giver.” The Great Day of Giving sacrificial offering will be collected on April 20th, Easter Sunday. Envelopes for this special offering are available today. Please see the ushers prior to leaving the sanctuary for your envelope. Remember, you can never outgive God! He sees your sacrificial generosity and pours back many blessings into your life.

 

1000 Can Challenge

Did you know that over 47 million Americans face hunger each and every day including 1 in 5 children? For households that are often forced to choose between eating and paying the utility bills, every dollar counts.

SBWC, I am asking you to prepare your hearts to make a one-day donation on May 31st of at least one case of canned goods/nonperishables at our 1000 Can Good Challenge Drive. Spread the word to your neighbors and friends.

Tithe & Offering

Tithing can have a powerful impact on your walk with Jesus – by giving away a portion of your income, you’re putting your trust in God and stretching your faith.

“Remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He Himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” (Acts 20:35).

There are several ways to give:

  1. SBWC’s mobile app,
  2. text SBWC414
  3. gift amount to 888-364-4483;
  4. church drop slot;
  5. or by mail to 414 Silver Road, 34472

Remember, God loves a cheerful giver.

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. And as a little reminder, if you are watching via SBWC’s mobile App, YouTube or Facebook, please help spread the gospel by subscribing to, liking, and sharing this video with your friends and family.

God bless you!

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March 2025 SBWC Announcements

March 2025 activities and events at Shores Baptist Worship Center in Ocala, Florida

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 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 9:30am for our Sunday Biblical teaching in the sanctuary for all adults. Our teaching this month is “Who Is Jesus?”.
Our weekday biblical teaching is held every Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Sunday school for ages 8-13 is held at 9:30 a.m. in the Educational Building. Teaching our youth the Bible is important because it can help them develop a strong moral compass, learn to trust God, and build a relationship with him. Parents, our SBWC Youth ministry is in session every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. Please contact Alice Reid for more information.

Spring Forward
Get ready to start enjoying the daylight a little longer. Please remember to adjust your clocks one hour forward this coming Saturday night, March 8th, at midnight. We would not want you to miss morning worship!

Great Day of Giving
“Great Day of Giving!” It getting close to that time of year when we make a
commitment to give sacrificially above our tithe and offering. This special offering will be collected on April 20th, Easter Sunday. This principle of sacrificial giving holds true so often in life. When you give sacrificially, God wonderfully gives back to you. You can never outgive God. He sees your sacrificial generosity and pours back many blessings into your life. We are expecting an abundant blessing from God through your sacrifice.

Easter Service
Easter is April 20th this year. Easter is celebrated by Christians as a joyous holiday because 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. Please note that Easter Worship service will begin at 10:00 am. Again, in-person
and online Easter service will begin at 10:00am on April 20th!

1000 Can Challenge
Hunger” is an evocative word. Everyone understands what it feels like to be
hungry. Our stomachs start rumbling. We get irritable. It becomes hard to think
straight. To make those symptoms go away, we eat something. Our stomachs are full, and we are content. Over 47 million Americans face hunger each and every day, including 1 in 5 children. For households that are often forced to choose between eating and paying the utility bills, every dollar counts.
SBWC, I am asking you to prepare your hearts to make a one-day donation on
May 31st of at least one case of canned goods/nonperishables at our 1000

Canned Goods Challenge Drive.
Spread the word to your neighbors and friends. More information will follow.

Tithe & Offering
Tithing is more than just giving away a part of your income; it’s a meaningful practice that deeply connects with your faith and values and demonstrates obedience to God. Tithing can also have a powerful impact on your walk with Jesus; by giving away a portion of your income, you’re putting your trust in God and stretching your faith.

Remember the words of the Lord Jesus.
“It is more blessed to give than to receive.” (Acts 20:35).

There are several ways to give:

  1. SBWC mobile App,
  2. The church drop slot
  3. By mail: 414 Silver Road, Ocala, Florida 34472

That concludes this week’s announcements.

If you are watching via YouTube or Facebook, please help spread the gospel by subscribing to, liking, and sharing our web site with your friends and family.

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February 2025 Announcements

Welcome to Shores Baptist Worship Center. We are so happy to have you worshiping with us today, those of you who are in person and those online. I would like to take just a moment to highlight some of the events happening this month.

February’s Birthdays & Anniversaries

Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to all of our members and friends who are celebrating during this month of love. We pray 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 9:30am for our Sunday Biblical teaching in the sanctuary for all adults. Our teaching this month is “Bible Basics.”.

Our weekday biblical teaching is held every Tuesday at 11:00am and 6:00pm. 

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. Sunday school for ages 8-13 is held at 9:30am in the Educational Building.

Parents, our SBWC Youth ministry is in session every Tuesday at 6:00pm. Please contact Sister Alice Reid for more information.

Heart Health Fair

The National Heart Association is promoting awareness about heart health and inspiring people to prevent heart disease. This year SBWC will host a Health Fair and a Blood Drive on Saturday, February 8, from 9:00am to 1:00pm in the Fellowship Hall.

Come get your blood pressure checked, hear about good nutrition, learn the benefits of juicing and how to prevent heart disease, and have some light snacks. So, pick up a flyer in the foyer, mark your calendars, and invite your friends.

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 9th. Let’s all “Go Red”!

Women’s Ministry

The Women’s ministry will meet on Saturday, February 15th 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

Being socially involved and active gives people a sense of belonging that provides added health benefits.

The senior adult ministry meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 11am to 2pm, which will be on February 19th. So please mark your calendars so that you can participate in some great activities and fellowship.

Ethnic Pride Sunday

In honor of Black History Month, Sunday, February 23rd is Ethnic Pride Dress Day. This is a time to show up in your ethnic best.

Men’s Ministry

SBWC’s Men’s Ministry meets the 4th Monday of each month. So men, please save the date of February 24th at 6:00 PM. Please come out and join in an evening of faith, encouragement, and fellowship. All men are welcome!

Tithe & Offering

2 Corinthians 9:11 says you will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.

There are several ways to give:

  1.  SBWC mobile App,
  2. the church drop slot or
  3. by mail to 414 Silver Road 34472.

Remember, God loves a cheerful giver.

That concludes this week’s announcements.

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!

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January 2025 Announcements

Good morning and Happy New Year! 

It’s a New Year—a year full of endless possibilities! What are your goals… not
resolutions—goals? Do any of your goals involve God, Jesus, and/or the Holy
Spirit? Are you seeking Him in all you aspire to do?

Philippians 3:13-14 NKJV – Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

JANUARY BIRTHDAY’S AND 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

Sunday School is at 9:30am in the sanctuary.
Tuesday Bible Study resumes January 7th at 11:00am and 6:00pm.
Youth Sunday school for ages 8-12 will begin January 12th in the Educational building at 9:30am. Please see sister Alice and Genesis Reid after service to enroll your child.
New Believer’s/Members class begins Wednesday, January 15th at 6:00pm for six weeks. Please mark your calendars and contact Lady Garner if there are any conflicts in scheduling. This class is for all members who have joined the church within the last six months and have not attended this course.

ATTENTION PARENTS! SBWC Youth ministry is in session every Tuesday at 6:00pm.  Please contact sister Alice Reid for more information.

Church Anniversary Celebration
Please mark your calendars for January 26th, the last Sunday of the month. Shores Baptist Worship Center will celebrate 50 years of worship and service in thevSilver Springs Shores community during morning worship service at 10:45am.   You are welcome to invite your family and friends to join in the celebration.

Soup-er-Bowl Competition
SBWC family and friends, it’s time for the big game! Mark your calendars for
Saturday, February 1st, at 3:00pm. We will hold our second soup competition. Just as last year, I need 10 participants to sign up with your award-winning soup recipe for the competition! Our reigning Soup champion is sister Monica Green! Prizes will be awarded for 1st , 2nd , and 3rd place finishers. Wear your favorite team jersey or colors, bring your board games, and lets have some fun. Remember, Saturday, February 1st at 3:00pm. Sign-up sheet is in the foyer!

HEART HEALTH FAIR

The National Heart Association is promoting awareness about heart health and inspiring people to prevent heart disease. This year SBWC will host a Health Fair on Saturday, February 8th, 9:00am to 1:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. So, pick up a flyer in the foyer, mark your calendars, and invite your friends. This fair emphasizes the importance of people working together to make heart 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 9th . Let’s all “Go Red”!

TITHE & OFFERING

If we say He is first in our hearts, then He must be first in our finances, our
families, and our faith. There are many blessings that come with tithing. But it is the principle of putting God first and trusting Him that initiates the blessings.

Deuteronomy 28:12 NIV: The Lord will open the heavens, the storehouse of his  bless all the work of your hands. You will lend to many nations but will
borrow from none.” There are several ways to give at sbw.center.

  1. Text SBWC and the giftamount to 73256)
  2. Givelify App
  3. Church drop slot
  4. Mail to 414 Silver Road, Ocala, Florida 34472.

    Remember, God loves a cheerful giver.

On behalf of Pastor Garner and the SBWC family, we would like to
thank you for worshipping with us.
As a reminder, if you are watching via YouTube or Facebook,
please help spread the gospel by subscribing to, liking, and sharing our web site and videos with your friends and family. Now let’s prepare our hearts to hear from God. Have a blessed day in the Lord!

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Congratulations SBWC – 50 Years of Faith, a Journey through Time

Shores Baptist Worship Center (SBWC) is delighted to celebrate our 50th anniversary! It has been an incredible journey of faith, and we are excited to commemorate this significant milestone with a special commemorative booklet. This publication highlights our history, the impact our church has had on our growing community, and our plans for the future.

With the Central Florida growth explosion bringing thousands of new residents to our area each month, our golden anniversary booklet offers a fantastic opportunity to share the rich history of our church with the Silver Springs Shores, Ocala, and Marion County communities.

Share the website and invite people to join our church family.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW – Shores Baptist Worship Center – 50th ANNIVERSARY Booklet – 2025

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August 2024 Announcements

Fully Fit Café

Hello SBWC, fully fit family and friends. Are you ready to continue on our fitness journey?  We invite you to come out and join us this Saturday, August 3rd at 9:30am for fun, fitness, and fellowship! And just as a reminder this is a fitness program for all ages and fitness levels. Hope to see you here.

Food Pantry

The Food Pantry is open for distribution. We are so blessed to be able to help individuals in need through this feeding ministry. The pantry is open for distribution on Thursdays from 11:00am – 3:00pm.

How can you help? I’m glad you asked. We still welcome your help with monetary donations, nonperishables and committed volunteers to help prepare the bags on Wednesdays and distribute on Thursday’s. Please see Lady Melissa Garner if you are interested in being placed on the schedule.

Christian Education

Please join us every Sunday morning at 9:30am for our Sunday Biblical teaching in the sanctuary for all ages. Beginning next Sunday, our subject is “The Life of Joseph” by Bryan Carter.”

Next Tuesday, Bible study titled “The Book of Romans Pt. 2” by J. D Greear will resume at 11:00am and 6:00pm. We pray that you will come join us to be blessed and strengthened by the word of God.  SBWC Youth ministry will resume next Tuesday August 6th.

Friday Night Live (FNL)

Join us Friday, August 9th at 6:30pm for our ‘Spoken Word”. We will gather for worship, God’s Word and a family-friendly, fun-filled evening of fellowship. The evening is designed for all ages.  Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the best worship, the best word, and the best fellowship. So mark your calendar for the second Friday of the month.

SBWC 50th Church Anniversary

This is a reminder of the commemorative booklet in the works for our 50th church anniversary. We invite you all to be sponsors by purchasing an advertisement. Orders can be placed easily online at our website, at sbw.center. For more information please see Minister Arletia Mayfield.

Can Good Collection Campaign

SBWC family, this is your reminder about our can goods collection that we started last November. Our goal is to collect 6000 can goods between now and November 30, 2024. We are 4 months away from the end of the campaign and unfortunately, we are falling short. You were asked to bring in 5 nonperishables a month. If you can help in this project, we would greatly appreciate it. Thank you for your giving.

Tithe & Offering

You can sow your seed into this ministry and here are the five ways:

  1. Online – at sbwc.center through Realm (just click give)
  2. Or simply text sbwc to 73256 followed by your gift amount
  3. The Givelify App
  4. Via mail to Shores Baptist Worship Center, 414 Silver Road, Ocala FL 34472
  5. Or if you are in the Ocala area, you can drop your gift off in person.

Thank you so much for your giving!

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!

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July 2024 SBWC Announcements

 

Isaiah 12:2 says, “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.”
I hope you will allow the Lord to be your salvation and strength today.

JULY ANNOUCEMENTS

July Birthdays & Anniversaries

Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to all of our members and friends who are celebrating this month, especially our very own Pastor Harold Garner Jr. We pray that God will make sure that there is never a shortage of love and care in your life. May this birthday or Anniversary become the most memorable day in your life! Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to you!

Food Pantry

The pantry is open for distribution on Thursdays from 11:00am – 3:00pm.
We are so blessed to be able to help our community through this awesome feeding ministry. Please keep SBWC in your prayers as we continue to make an impact on this community and the people in it. I thank God every day for your assistance through volunteering and your donations!

Month of Refreshing

“I will make them and the places all around My hill a blessing; and I will cause showers to come down in their season; there shall be showers of blessing… so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord.” Ezekiel 34:26-27

July is SBWC’s month of refreshing to allow the staff time to relax, refresh and refocus. The church will be closed for all activities Monday – Saturday. The doors are open every Sunday for morning worship. We will resume all weekly activities August 5th. Remember, we have morning Worship service every Sunday!

Tithe & Offering

You can give to this ministry in five ways:

  1. Online – at sbwc.center through Realm (just click give)
  2. Or simply text sbwc to 73256 followed by your gift amount.
  3. The Givelify App,
  4. Via mail to Shores Baptist Worship Center, 414 Silver Road, Ocala FL 34472
  5. Or if you are in the Ocala area, you can drop your gift off in person.

Thank you for your gift!

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!

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414 Silver Rd. Ocala, Florida