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.
This is a video tutorial explaining how to sponsor an Ad in the Shores Baptist Worship Center 50th Anniversary Commemorative Booklet. It’s as easy as 1-2-3-4-5.
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 TuesdayAugust 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:
Online – at sbwc.center through Realm (just click give)
Or simply text sbwc to 73256 followed by your gift amount
The Givelify App
Via mail to Shores Baptist Worship Center, 414 Silver Road, Ocala FL 34472
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!
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:
Online – at sbwc.center through Realm (just click give)
Or simply text sbwc to 73256 followed by your gift amount.
The Givelify App,
Via mail to Shores Baptist Worship Center, 414 Silver Road, Ocala FL 34472
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!
Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Psalm 100:1-3
June Birthdays & Anniversaries
Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to all of our members and friends who are celebrating this month. On behalf of Pastor Garner we pray that God will make sure 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 all!
Christian Education
Please join us Sunday mornings at 9:30am for our Sunday Biblical teaching in the sanctuary for all ages. This month we will be continuing our study of “The Book of 2nd Corinthians” by Rich Villodas. In this series, Pastor Villodas describes how opening ourselves up in genuine relationships with others invites the power of Jesus to shine through our weakness.
There will be no Bible Study the months of June and July. We will resume in August.
Youth Ministry SBWC’s Youth ministry meets Tuesday evening at 6:00pm in the Fellowship Hall with sister Alice Reid. We encourage parents to bring your children out to learn more about Gods plan for their life.
Volcano Bay Day Trip The trip for Volcano Bay is this Friday June 7th in Orlando FL.
Friday Night Live (FNL) Join us on Friday, June 14th at 6:30pm in the Main Sanctuary. 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. This month, come out and support the Youth Department. And remember, Friday Night Live is every second Friday of the month.
Father’s Day
Fathers are important because they impact their children in ways that help shape their character. There is no love like a father’s love. Please mark your calendars for June 16th (Father’s Day) so we can show our dads how much we love and appreciate them in our lives.
Proverbs 20:7 says, “The righteous man walks in his integrity; His children are blessed after him.”
Senior Social The senior adult ministry meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 11am to 2pm. This month’s meeting is June 19th. Please mark your calendars so you can take part in some great activities and fellowship. If you require transportation or more information about this ministry, please contact sister Grace Malcolm.
Women of Worth Ministry Ladies mark your calendars for Saturday, June 22nd at 11:00am for our monthly WOW meeting. We look forward to seeing you. For more information about this ministry, please see sister Harriet Hayden.
Men of Vision Men’s Ministry SBWC’s Men’s Ministry meets the 4th Monday of each month. So, men, please remember to attend on June 24th at 6:00 PM. Come out for an evening of encouragement, and fellowship. All men are welcome!
Food Pantry The pantry is open for distribution on Thursdays from 11:00am – 3:00pm. And we are looking for more volunteers to help distribute to our neighbors. If you are available and would like to help, please contact Lady Garner for more information.
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.
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
Matthew 6:19-21 says, “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
There are Several ways to give your tithe and offering!
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 loves 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. 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
Female hands in the form of heart against sunlight with mist in blue sky Hands in shape of love heart – Love concept.
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.
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 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.
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:
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.
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.
As Christians, we know that God created us to be people of worship! Knowing who God is, that he loves you, that he has a purpose for you, and that you get to worship him and have a relationship with him naturally leads us to a place of gratitude! That’s why Paul tells us in 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18: REJOICE ALWAYS, 17 PRAY CONTINUALLY, 18 GIVE THANKS IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES; FOR THIS IS GOD’S WILL FOR YOU IN CHRIST JESUS.
November Birthdays & Anniversaries
Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to all of our members and friends who are celebrating this month. We pray that God’s marvelous grace and His light will continue to cover you always. Happy birthday and happy 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. Our teaching this month is “The Book of 1 Corinthians” by Jennie Allen.
Bible study is held every Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. This month our biblical teaching is titled “Unashamed” by Lecrae.
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
The senior adult ministry meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., which will be on November 15th this month. So, please mark your calendars so that you can take part in some great activities and fellowship.
Thanksgiving
All referrals for a Thanksgiving box are due to be turned in today. If you have not had the chance to donate non-perishables, please see the list of items needed for the boxes in the foyer. If you have any questions, please see Sister Claudia Owen or Lady Garner.
Thanksgiving Turkeys
Pastor has asked that you donate a turkey so that we can provide for those who are in need. If you are interested in donating, please purchase a turkey no larger than 14 pounds. You may drop off your turkey on Tuesday, November 14th, or Wednesday, November 15th, between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the back entrance of the Fellowship Hall. Please see me if you need to make other arrangements. We thank you in advance for your generosity.
Veterans Day
Veterans Day is a day to honor those who served and those who have the fortune of coming back home. America’s veterans should be honored every day of the year, but November 11th is a national day to recognize the sacrifices of our nation’s heroes. If you know someone who has served or is still serving, take a moment and tell them, “Thank you!”
Women’s Ministry
The women’s ministry will meet on Saturday, November 18th, at 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. All ladies 13 and up are invited to attend.
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:
Online at sbw.center
Text SBWC and the gift amount to 73256
Givelify App
The church drop slot
By mail: 414 Silver Road, 34472
Remember, God loves a cheerful giver.
That concludes the announcements
On behalf of Pastor Garner and the SBWC family, we would like to thank you 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 our web site with your friends and family. Have a blessed day in the Lord!
Christian Education
Senior Social
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.
