Youth to attend WOW Youth Rally on January 21-22

Seven youth and four adults from Shiloh and New Bloomfield will be heading to Springfield, Missouri to attend the WOW Youth Rally being held at the Springfield Expo Center on January 21-22. WOW is two days of worship through song and guest speakers. The headliner for this event is the Christian band, Gungor.

For many of the youth from Shiloh and New Bloomfield, this will be their first time attending. Please keep the youth and their adult chaperones in your prayers before and during the event.

Items Desperately Needed on Brown Bag Sunday

The next scheduled Brown Bag Sunday is January 15, 2012. With the Shiloh food pantry running low on certain items, a plea is being made for everyone's assistance.

Currently, the food pantry has plenty of canned corn and peas. However the pantry is in need of other canned vegetables and fruit, and meat. The pantry is also completely out of macaroni and cheese, and running low on dry pasta. Peanut Butter is always welcome.

If you are able to help with this need, please bring your items to either the morning or evening worship services on January 15th. Any donations is greatly appreciated.

Shiloh Ladies Club and Mission Committee to Make Donations

The Shiloh United Methodist Church Ladies Club has voted to spend $400.00 to purchase shoes for Callaway Hills and North School students. The administrators at both schools stated that many of these students are coming to school in thongs, and have nothing else to wear. With winter fast approaching, the Ladies Club wanted to provide the shoes, so that the children could come to school with warm and dry feet.

Shiloh's Mission Committee has also voted to provide assistance to the community. With the increase in families taking advantage of the SERVE food pantry at Shiloh, it was noted that many of these families would not be able to provide a turkey meal on Thanksgiving. The Mission Committee voted to purchase 75 turkeys to give to those that are registered for the November food distribution. Only one turkey will be provided per family.

Shiloh Makes A Difference During Serve 2011

While the rain may have dampened the bleachers on September 10, it didn't dampen the spirits of those that turned out for Serve 2011. Unable to stain the bleachers at the Holts Summit baseball field, congregation members turned their attention towards making cards for soldiers and shut-ins. In all, over 400 cards were created. The bulk of the cards were provided to two Missouri National Guard units for sending home to family and friends while their members were overseas.

Rain once again canceled the make up day for staining the bleachers on September 14. Several members were finally able to complete the task on September 16, as the showers went around the Holts Summit area.

Those in attendance agreed that they enjoyed helping the community and the chance to fellowship with congregation members. Everyone looks forward to participating in the event again next year.