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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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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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June 2024 Announcements

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!

  1. Online at sbw.center,
  2. Text SBWC and the gift amount to 73256),
  3. Givelify App, the church drop slot or
  4. 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.

Have a blessed day in the Lord!

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March 2024 Announcements

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.

Please note that the Easter worship service will begin at 10:00 am on March 31st!

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,

  1. Text SBWC and the gift amount to 73256)
  2. Givelify app
  3. the church drop-off slot
  4. by mail to 414 Silver Road, 34472
    Remember, God loves a cheerful giver.

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.

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February 2024 Announcements

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.

  1. Online at sbw.center
  2. Text SBWC and the gift amount to 73256
  3. Givelify App
  4. the church drop slot
  5. 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.

Have a blessed day in the Lord!

 

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Shores Baptist Worship Center

414 Silver Rd. Ocala, Florida