“Glorifying God and Making Disciples Who Witness and Serve”
SUNDAY WORSHIP
This Sunday, December 22, we invite you to join us for a special Lessons and Carols service as we celebrate the fourth Sunday of Advent—Love Sunday. Through scripture readings and carols, we’ll reflect on God’s love revealed in the birth of Jesus Christ and prepare our hearts for the joy of Christmas. This beautiful and reflective service is a reminder of the story of salvation, told through the voices of scripture and song.
We also warmly invite you to our Christmas Eve Candlelight Services on December 24:
- 4:00 PM Family Service—This joyful service for all ages is filled with music, wonder, and candle lighting as we celebrate the birth of Christ together.
- 8:00 PM Communion Service—This is a contemplative and sacred service with candlelight, music, and the celebration of the Lord’s Supper as we welcome the light of Christ into the world.
Come and experience the beauty of worship during this holy season. We look forward to sharing these meaningful moments with you as we celebrate the gift of God’s love through Jesus Christ.
ADVENT 2024
Sunday, December 22 9:45 AM Children’s Nativity Play (children arrive at 9:00)
10:30 AM Worship – Service of Lessons and Carols
Tuesday, December 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
4:00 PM – Family Service
8:00 PM – Communion Service
STAR WORDS
Star Words will return for the third year starting Sunday, January 5th. We will celebrate our transition from one year to the next with a church-wide Sunday School hour on January 5th at 9 AM in the Fellowship Hall. Join us for a light breakfast as we reflect on our words from this past year and receive our new words that will guide us through this new year. others.
Dear Spring Hill Presbyterian Church Family,
We are thrilled to announce that we are actively hiring for two vital positions: Youth Director and Children’s Director. These roles are critical to nurturing our younger generations’ faith development and supporting our church’s vibrant ministry.
Youth Director
The Youth Director will lead programs for middle and high school students, fostering a welcoming space for faith formation, fellowship, and service. This role includes organizing youth group activities, mission projects, retreats, and events that empower our youth to grow in their faith and strengthen their connection to the church and each other.
Children’s Director
The Children’s Director oversees faith development for children from nursery through elementary age. This role involves coordinating Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, children’s worship, and special events like the Christmas Pageant. The Children’s Director also ensures the nursery is a safe and nurturing space for our youngest members.
Why These Roles Matter
Both positions play a crucial role in shaping the spiritual lives of our children and youth, offering them guidance and opportunities to experience God’s love in meaningful ways. These leaders will help us continue building a strong faith foundation for our congregation’s future.
How You Can Help
We ask for your prayers as we seek the right individuals to fill these roles. If you know someone passionate about working with children or youth and has a heart for ministry, please encourage them to apply. You can find detailed job descriptions on our Facebook page or by contacting the church office.
I appreciate your support as we search for these vital additions to our ministry team. Together, we can continue to share God’s love with all of God’s children!
Grace and Peace,
Rev. Brandon E. Miles
SHPC’s ANNUAL ALTERNATIVE GIFT MARKET (AGM) encourages us to consider sharing God’s love where it’s most needed. This Christmas mission project features nine different local and international agencies beyond SHPC’s annually budgeted benevolences. The AGM form provides information about each agency, noting how donations may be used to benefit our local community and the world beyond. Forms will be available throughout December at the church and in e-news. Donations and representative gift selections may be made any time prior to December 31 by submitting your AGM order form and attached donation check in the offering plate or sending them to Susan Richardson in the church office. Gift cards for you to send to honored friends and family may also be obtained in the sanctuary narthex, church hallway, or church office. Please honor a loved one with a gift for others.
Thank You for Your Generosity!
Mary B. Austin
This is the group that served the teachers and staff at Mary B. last Friday the 13th. The preachers kids were there because he had to bring them with him.
Several of the people in the picture are also cheerleaders for some of the teachers.
INFORMATION FOR IRA OWNERS
Are you required to take a minimum distribution (RMD) from your IRA? Did you know that you can direct a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) of part or all of your RMD from your IRA to Spring Hill Presbyterian Church? The amount of your QCD from your RMD will reduce the taxable amount of your RMD. To make a QCD for 2024, IRA owners should contact their IRA trustee soon to ensure the transaction is completed by year-end. Each eligible IRA owner can exclude up to $105,000 in QCDs from taxable income. Married couples, if both meet qualifications and have separate IRAs, can donate up to $210,000 combined. For more information, go to the IRS explanation of the process or consult your tax professional.
END OF YEAR GIVING
Thank you for your pledges and financial contributions so far this year. We rely on your continued support to make our church a thriving community of faithful believers. Our excellent staff, educational programs, worship services, and fine facilities would not be possible without your generous, continued giving. If you have any questions about the balance remaining on your 2023 pledge, please contact Susan Richardson at 251-342-1550 or [email protected].
TIME AND TALENT SURVERY
As we Celebrate God’s Abundance this stewardship season, sharing our time and talent is another way to express our appreciation for all God’s many blessings. This survey is a wonderful tool to let the church know how you want to be involved. The 2025 Time and Talent survey is available as a google form on the church’s website (shpc.us). If you prefer to fill out a paper form, copies are available in the bulletin and completed forms can be placed in the basket located in the back hall.
