EVENTS AT SHADY GROVE

All times are Slow (Central) Time · FLC = Family Life Center FH=Fellowship Hall

Sunday · Tuesday · Wednesday · Saturday · Men's Breakfast · Fellowship Dinner

ADVENT SUNDAY Advent is the beginning of the Church Year for most churches in the Western tradition. It begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas day, which is the Sunday nearest November 30, and ends on Christmas Eve. If Christmas Eve is a Sunday, it is counted as the fourth Sunday of Advent. Beginning of Advent this year is November 27 when we also decorate the Sanctuary which is commonly referred to as "A Service for the Hanging of the Christmas Green". This is accomplished as we await with watchfulness and increasing joy as the birth of Jesus approaches. We light a candle that is placed on a round wreath, the wreath symbolizing eternity of life without end, and the candles remind us that Jesus is the light of the world. We light a candle on each of the four Sundays of Advent. As the light grows, so does our anticipation and joy.

SUNDAY

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Classes and locations are listed on the Main Page.

Are You Ready For The Final Exam?

Most everyone would agree that Sunday School is important for our children. But remember, adults, Sunday School is the one school that no one ever graduates from. Sunday School is something that we should all take more seriously and make a priority. Join us this Sunday and study for the final.

Sunday Morning Service at 10:30 a.m.

After a few hymns and a time of greeting your neighbor, a communion mediation will be offered and the communion trays will be passed to those desiring to partake. As is our custom, we hold the loaf and cup and partake in unison. Following the communion, offering plates will be passed through the congregation. Please do not feel embarrassed, this is our way of receiving the tithes and offerings each week. The scripture text for the sermon is read, then a prayer followed by the sermon.

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Sunday Night Worship

Shady Grove's Sunday Night Worship Services, set to resume July 1st, are geared to be more traditional. Unlike our Youth service, there will be an organist, a pianist, and hymnals will be used. The service starts at 6:30pm. Which ever way you prefer to praise the Lord, we have a service for you!

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Choir

We do not currently have a Choir Director.

SECOND SUNDAY

MEN'S BREAKFAST

Every second Sunday of the month there is a men's breakfast in the Fellowship Hall at 7:30am. If you want to help cook, show up at 7:00am. Some times there is a brief devotion, the time is mainly for fellowship. Come and "hang" with the guys!

TUESDAY

AM LADIES BIBLE STUDY

Doris Southers teaches the Ladie's Bible Class on Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. Come fellowship, make some friends, and learn God's word. Some of the ladies bring a snack lunch and join in fellowship after the study. This event is cancelled during the summer months of June, July and August.

PM CHRISTIAN WOMENS FELLOWSHIP (CWF)

The CWF will resume it meetings on the first Tuesday of the month in the Fellowship Hall. Come at 6:30 pm and enjoy the fellowship with other ladies of the church.

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FIRST THURSDAY

Elders meet in the Church Office at 6:30 p.m.

SECOND TUESDAY

Board Meeting

The Administrative Board meets the second Tuesday of the quarter. When the chairman of the board feels it is neccessary to have as needed meeting. At these meetings the board discusses church activities. All church members are welcome. This is the time to bring up any ideas you have for improving our worship and evangelism of Jesus.

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WEDNESDAYS

Worship Practice

If you are in anyway involved in Sunday morning worship, please come to the Sanctuary at 5:30 p.m for practice each Wednesday. If you are not involved, you are welcome to come and enjoy the wonderful music.

Bible Service

What should you expect if you come to Bible Service? We open with prayer, then there is a 15-25 minute study of different bible topics. After that we have a discussion time. We meet in the Fellowship Hall at 6:30 PM. Bible Service is cancelled on Fellowship Dinner night.

A Youth Bible Study is also provided during this hour. Not only will this give you the opportunity to come but also bring your children with you.

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FELLOWSHIP DINNER

Come at 6:30 PM and show off your favorite dish (or dishes), but don't feel pressured to bring something--just come and enjoy the fellowship and food. It's the best potluck supper in Alabama! Good Food, Good People, Good Fun!. This is a good time to meet other members of the church. Remember the old saying, "Make new friends and keep the old, one is silver and the other is gold". This is a good time to make new friends, and visit with some of your old friends too!
All normal Wednesday night activities are cancelled on Fellowship Dinner Night.