It's so easy! After you watched the weekly message, use your smart phone to send a text message to the church phone # 352-683-2600. Text the word "CHECK" and send along, instantly you will be sent a link and if you follow that link you can check in yourself and any others in your household as having viewed the weekly message. This helps us stay connected to you and know that you are actively participating in the life of the church. Go ahead and save the number as a contact in your phone as there will be additional features available as well.

Pastor Greg continues the new sermon series, “Growing in Grace”, this week is “Building God’s Temple” using 1 Corinthians 3(NIV).

Sunday, Nov 10th we heard from two of our SpringLife Youth members - John & Olivia Helminski. They both presented Christian talks at recent youth retreats for teenage boys and girls this year. John shared a message about the Risen Christ and what it means to be risen with Him. Olivia spoke about leading the way forward with Christianity in Action. If you missed church this past Sunday, you have the opportunity to hear them and be inspired by our youth who are putting their faith into action, for God's Glory! Just click the "Worship" link below and watch Sunday's service.

The Ladies in Faith Together (L.I.F.T.) Board is planning a Christmas Tea! to be held Monday, December 9th at 1 pm in bldg B. There will be an 'easy-flow' White Elephant gift exchange and promises to be much 'quicker' than last year. We need to keep a limit on attendance, so be sure you are one of the first 50 to sign up. As of Nov 11 in the morning there are only 15 spots left! So hurry to reserve a spot for you (and possibly a friend).

Sunday Adult Class meets at 9 am, in the Sanctuary building:

Rock for All Ages in S# 2. All are welcome. We meet all year long! We meet every Sunday morning at 9:00 in Room #2. Our curriculum is Bible Studies for Life. We are a discussion group where we want everyone to feel comfortable contributing to the lessons.

Christianity Today in S#4. Our study is on the seven churches in the Book of Revelation. 

Lamplighters Bible Study Tuesdays : THIS STUDY IS CANCELLED FOR THE NEXT @ MONTHS as the leader is takes time to heal from surgery.

Pastor Greg's new Bible study on 1 Corinthians started Wednesday October 23rd at 6 pm in bldg B. Registration not needed. Just come with your favorite Bible and a desire to GROW in God's Word.

Men's Apologetic's Bible study Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m. Now meeting at Panera's on Hwy 19. Come join our group.

Men's Bible study meets Thursdays, at 8:30 am in Bldg D, classroom #3.

Woman's "Mary Martha" Bible study meets the third Tuesday of each month at 1:30 pm in bldg D, classroom #3. Here's your reminder that we will be meeting Tuesday, Nov. 19. We are on Week 3 The Breastplate of Righteousness. In December we plan a gathering for a Christmas lunch. If possible we will stick with our scheduled date of Dec. 17.

"Act Like Men"...Bible study meets once a month, 8:30 am on a Saturday morning in bldg B. Nov. 16th is the next date.. As Proverbs 27:17 says "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." This is a great opportunity to fellowship with other men and grow in your faith together. Fuel Your Body & Spirit (1 Corinthians 16:13) - bring your own breakfast, and your favorite Bible.

Pastor Greg's Bible study on the Book of Hebrews on line -For your convenience, the entire study was recorded. If you were unable to come evenings or are in the Choir, your rehearsals were at the same time as Pastor's Hebrew study. This affords you the opportunity to enjoy his entire Hebrews Bible study (all 9 weeks) at your convenience. Click the link below for the youtube page to choose to follow along with Pastor Greg.

Our Children's Director is Tonya Stout. You can find her along with an amazing volunteer team each Sunday morning in Building C at 10:30. Entry is the west door with the catwalk leading to the Sanctuary. Join us for faith-filled fun for ages 4yrs- 5^th grade.

KIDS’ CHURCH—

Our doors open at 10:15 am on Sunday. This allows time for parents to check their kids in and get to church on time. Kids church worship begins at 10:30 am and is interactive with hands-on activities, Bible Stories, songs, crafts and more.

Pick up time for your kids is immediately following the service.

Our curriculum is Bible based. We love that our children are inquisitive and enjoy engaging in conversations about the Bible, the lesson, and sometimes challenge us with some of their thought-provoking questions requiring us to dig a little deeper or even research the answers.  

FIRST TIME GUESTS:

Check your child into building A. You will be greeted when you arrive. We will collect your contact information as well as your child’s information to provide the best experience possible for your child.

After the service, you return to the same space pick-up your child.

We ask that you notify us of any allergies and/or other pertinent information we may need to know about your child.

The Youth Group meets each Sunday evening from 5 pm - 6:30 pm in building A inviting all teens to join us for an hour filled with Bible teachings, food, games and Jesus. Mike Conway is our Youth Minister. Each week we begin with a fun time, usually a game of modified volleyball. Then we come together for a lesson and time for discussion. If time permits, we conclude the evening with a little more fun. We would like to encourage all of the youth from sixth grade to twelfth grade to come and join us for an evening of fun and growing in our faith, understanding, and knowledge of our Lord.

We are committed to building stronger generations of faith, hope and love through Jesus Christ. From Biblical teaching and group discussion to wild games and fun, SpringLife is the place for youth to be.

KIDS CHURCH VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

 SpringLife Kids ministry is dedicated to building stronger faith foundations for our children.  We are looking for volunteers to help us expand our ministry to give our kids opportunities to experience God and His love through different media.  

  There is a place for everyone…..here are just some of the places we could use your help. We are looking to expand our ministry to give our kids opportunities to experience God and His love through different media.  

1.    Sunday mornings- Volunteers to be extra hands with lessons.  Includes assisting with fun activities- no teaching involved. Commitment of 1 time per month at 10:30.

2.    Game Leader- Looking for 1-2 volunteers to lead special game 1 time a month / or every 2-3 months (flexible).   Volunteers can create their own game or we can work together.  

3.    Music – Looking for volunteers -someone who would like to lead a special music activity 1 time per month/ 3 months. This can be a hand motion song, ribbon activity, etc. 

4.    Special Crafts- Holiday/ series based/ special occasion- Volunteer/ assist with special larger scale craft a few times per year.

5.    Special Event Volunteer- Look for volunteers willing to help with extra events like Kids night out/ Advent/ Lent/ Etc. 1-3 times per year. This does not include VBS.

6.    Snack Divas- Volunteers willing to make special treats for the kids a few times per year. Can be done from home.

7.    Prep Specialist- Volunteers who are willing to cut or package materials for lessons this can be done from home.  

Contact Children's Ministry, Tonya Stout for more information.

VOLUNTEER Requirements for Children's Ministry:

·        Complete Background Check

·        Training / Orientation

Christmas is fast approaching and once again this year our Mission of the Month for November is be the Foster Children’s Christmas. On December 7th, we will provide a lunch for the children and their foster parents as well as a gift for each of the children. This year we have 99 children of which 51 are teens. The congregation in past years has been extremely generous in your support. If you would like to help in bringing smiles and joy to these children, you can designate your donation through the link below. Please pray for these children and their foster parents.

 You can make a monetary donate to the Foster Children's Christmas Party with the M.O.M. link below and marking your designation.

NOTE: Please return your filled Christmas Shoeboxes (Oct MOM) to the Sanctuary lobby or office by November 10th. We will accept them up to Nov 17th at the latest. After that you will need to bring them to Spring Hill Baptist Church.

Many Thanks to the JOY FM for hosting T-shirts for turkeys! Nov 12th a crew from the JOY FM was here early int he morning to exchange tee shirts for "turkeys". It was a great success. People drove up with 28 frozen turkeys and donations in the form of cash, and gift cards. All totaled, our Food Pantry will be able to help 515 clients this month have a Thanksgiving Dinner.

Early Voting...I just wanted to say a huge Thank You to the Spring Life Church family. Over 16,000 voters cast a ballot at your facility. Everyone on staff was so accommodating.  Again, thanks for helping us accommodate this large number of voters and give them a positive voting experience. ~Shirley Anderson, Hernando County Supervisor of Elections.

Volunteer Appreciate Dinner was held Thursday, Nov 7th. We had close to 70 volunteers attend this dinner held in their honor. Staff is always appreciative of our many volunteers. You are all Shining Stars! We would not be the active, blessed, and wonderful church we are without you! Lorenda, Mike and staff did a nice job decorating the Hall to our Shining Star theme. The volunteers were treated to a Photo shot (with a Polaroid), a full potato bar with all the fixins, chili, dessert, & candies. We played a fun "would you rather" game, and each "Star" got to take home a Golden Star Award! Thank you Volunteers for all you do year-round. Your faithfulness and dedication is outstanding!

The Outreach Team organized a great Trunk or Treat event in our front parking lot on Thursday, October 31st. We had 23+ vehicles decked out with all sorts of themes. Thousands of children and grateful parents and guardians expressing thanks for hosting a safe place to bring their children. Thank you to everyone who donated candy, brought a vehicle, or volunteered in any way. This includes our wonderful YOUTH!

Foodie Tour's... where friends meet friends!

Foodie Lunch Tour meets for lunch the 2nd Thursday of each month. Mark your calendar for Nov. 14th so you don't miss one of our favorites , Cody's Roadhouse Restaurant on U.S. 19 in Spring Hill. Our luncheon are growing in popularity and we welcome anyone who hasn't attended to join us. It's a great way to meet new people. Lunch begins at 11:30 Nov. 14th. As always everyone pays for their own lunch. You are welcome to join us for a fun social event with good food and to meet new friends. Be sure to sign up on the Hub so we can tell the restaurant how many to expect.

Foodie Dinner Tour…gets together for dinner on the third Thursday of the month. ..Thursday, Nov 21 @ 6pm at Cody's Original Roadhouse, 3101 Commercial Way, Spring Hill. With both: As always everyone pays for their own lunch. Sign up on the HUB by Tuesday of the week to reserve your seat(s).

Women's Fun & Fellowship, formerly known as New Walk Ladies Ministry, we meet the third Friday of each month...next gathering is November 15 in Bldg B at 7 pm. All ladies are invited to attend. We are having a blessing party and playing guess who - please bring a picture of yourself (age 0-20). Snack includes apple or pumpkin pie. We would love to see you there - bring a friend.

Surviving the Holidays. Anyone who has lost a dear loved one knows the sadness, depression and aloneness that can feel overwhelming especially during the holidays. When others are feeling festive, you may be struggling with your own emotions. GriefShare will offer a special "Surviving the Holidays" 2-hour session on Thursday, December 19th from 1-3 pm in bldg D, classroom #3. Please, we encourage you to sign up for this meeting. The process of working through the stages of grieving can be a difficult journey that need not be done alone. We are here to offer information, support, comfort, hope and healing.

GriefShare is mid-way through the 13-week sessions, each of which have self-contained guidelines to help you along your journey. We will be offering this again in 2025.

Ladies in Faith Together "L.I.F.T."

The LIFT Board is hosting a Christmas Tea! for Monday, December 9th at 1 pm in bldg B. There will be an 'easy-flow' White Elephant gift exchange and promises to be much 'quicker' than last year. We need to keep a limit on attendance, so be sure you are one of the first 50 to sign up on the web starting this weekend. If you'd like to help out at this event, or other's please contact the office or LIFT President, Jackie Stout. 

Christmas Eve... Dec 24th the Children's Ministry will have a special interactive Storytime at 4 pm in building A.

Our CandleLight service will be at 6 pm in the Sanctuary.

Prayer Requests Ministry

Almost 50 Prayer Partners receive updates on all prayer requests via email, to pray over and intercede for requests each week. You may wish to be included as a prayer partner so call Lorenda in the office to add your email to the group. Submit prayer requests through our website or call the church office. We celebrate Praises and answers to prayer also. Prayer requests, updates and praises are shared each week as the Prayer list is updated and sent to all in the Ministry weekly either via email and on the printed copy found in the Sanctuary lobby each Sunday.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Did you know the ladies of this ministry make more than just prayer shawls and baby blankets? Perhaps you saw some of their colorful knitted and crocheted purses for the Oct MOM Shoeboxes. The ladies will meet next on Wednesday, November 20th at 10:30 am in building D, classroom #1.

If you like to knit or crochet, the office will still accept your finished shawls for Pastor to bless during the summer. It's very important to follow the size guidelines. We have found these sizes to be best… For Baby Prayer Blankets: approximate size 29” by 29”. NO fringe please, and also solid soft colors are preferred. For Adult Prayer Shawls - please keep them to this size: 26” by 60” (no fringe), or 26” x 55” (with fringe). This adult size is very important—if they are too short, they don’t wrap around an adult comfortably. If they are too long and have extra fringe, they can get caught in the wheels of a wheelchair and create a safety hazard. Please bring completed Baby Blankets and Shawls to the office and Pastor Greg will bless them. ~Jackie Stout

LIBRARY MINISTRY—

Do you love to read and be around books, lots of them? If you are looking for a place to volunteer, but are limited in time, maybe the library is the place for you. You could serve on a rotation schedule. We will train you on the check in / check out process and feel certain you will enjoy your time serving. You can also visit with patrons as they stop in to look for specific items or just to say hello.

Volunteer Opportunities:

·       Tuesday mornings from 10 – noon, on a rotation schedule.

·       Sunday mornings 10:00 – 10:30 and 10:30 – 11:45 on a rotation schedule.

·       We can discuss additional opportunities if it better suits your schedule.

Library circulation remains active. We appreciate donations and we evaluate each one for cataloging into the library, to offer them on the “free shelf” or to donate to other entities depending on condition, topic, and if the item is currently available in the library. We have a vast collection of books cataloged on the web for you to check out.

The library is open whenever the church is open. If the librarian, or volunteer, are not available, you can check out books by writing your name and the complete date on the card and leaving the card on the desk. You will find the card in the back of the book, CD, or DVD.

Thank you for your continued interest and support in the SpringLife Church Library.   ~Lois Johnson, Librarian

Congregational Care Report- Monthly Report

“Carry one another’s burdens; in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2

Care Companions

We currently have 7 active Care Companions.

We have seen some recent changes in need and could benefit from a couple of NEW Care Companions who could call on our members. 

Tuesday night dinners. You need to register on-line for this dinner each week. We offer dine in only. Our Purpose: We serve in Jesus’ Name to share and fellowship all He has set before us, providing food for the body and spiritual support for the soul. We are averaging 60-70 dine-in meals each week. We give a devotion, offer prayers, and share Christ through the dine-in experience. We can always use a few more volunteers. ~ Jan Griffioen 

The Food Pantry hosts Cup of Faith. Our time of coffee, brunch and fellowship is held in bldg B, the third Sunday of each month after the worship service. Cup of Faith has become a well attended, fun time to socialize after church. So much so, we are asking you to sign up each month your intentions to join us. This serves a three-fold purpose: (1) it helps our chef to prepare enough food, (2) it allows you to help out, and (3) you can let us know if you would be bringing a special dish to share.

The drive-thru Pantry is open every Wednesday from 9 am to 2 pm in the back parking lot.

For our Wednesday pantry news:Thank you for your monetary donations . With your help, we are able to purchase items in quantity and at a lower cost than what is displayed on grocery shelves and fliers. Your generous contributions are quickly turned into food for our clients. The products received from Farm Share have decreased due to their funding which in turn has caused our expenses to increase. God Bless , ~Larry & Rose Milks

5th Sunday Potluck... Thank you to our Chef Angie, her helpers, and several youth! They put on a wonderful German themed October luncheon. A variety of delicious German soups and dishes were served. It was a great turnout, with hardly a seat left. Please remember to sign up for the next one.

The Bible on Video

Some of the most beautiful passages of the Bible can be found in Psalms. And the first four books in the New Testament are filed with the spoken words of Jesus. Many of our SpringLife members and guests have recorded chapters and whole books for your listening enjoyment. All New Testament books are available, as well as many of the Old Testament favorites. Accessing them is easy - go to the home web page and click "Watch" at the top, then click Video Bible Readings. From there you will have your choice of Books to watch, and even chapters. We would love volunteers willing to help us finish recording the Old Testament books (filled with challenging names). If you are up to the challenge, call the office. We'd love to complete the Bible. As Pastor Greg says You may not know how to pronounce the names, be as Pastor Greg says, “Be bold and no one will know the difference.” Be a fool for Christ. Sign up to read Bible chapters.

10/17/24

There's lots going on to be a part of this fall. Between outreach events like Trunk or Treat and Men/Women's groups meeting, 3rd Sunday Fellowships and Foodie Tours and swoon it will be the season of Advent and preparing for Christmas time.

Finance Update thru :

Operating Expenses: $604,214

Operating Income: $577,566

Mortgage Expenses: $52,875

Mortgage Giving: 45,372

9/30/24

Fall is kicking off and they're are plenty of events to get involved in. October 5th we are hosting a Fall Fest which is a festival and more with a Chili cook off contest, Craft Vendors, refreshments ( Hot dogs, drinks, Kona Ice) games, hay rides, kids craft activiiy, face painting and more. Beach Baptism event, and plenty of Christmastime events. Stay tuned and get connected!