Teresa and I were so thankful for so many participants in the Christmas program/reception. It was such wonderful time. Thank you all!! Please join us as we celebrate the birth of our savior this coming Sunday @ 6pm with our first Christmas cantata. We are pleased to have an expanded choir of both Shady Grove as well as other area church members.
Mark your calendars
NOTE.. There are no FCA Outdoor huddles this month (Dec)
- Choir cantata practice this Wednesday @ 6:30pm
- Ladies’ Christmas social, Saturday, Dec 13th 5:30pm Pat Farmer’s house
- Christmas cantata, December 14th 6pm (our choir along with members from other churches)
- Christmas Caroling/delivering soup to neighbors in our community, directly after church, Dec 21st (sign up sheet in back to help with the soup)
- Christmas eve candlelight service 6pm, Dec 24th
- Glove and Hat tree located in side classroom
- No men’s breakfast in December
- New Year’s Eve game and prayer night,, Dec 31st time TBA
- A Youth Conference will be held January 17-19, 2026 in North Carolina. Please see Patti Price for details.
Interested in serving?
- Help with our web page? working knowledge of or can learn “word press,” adding content, pictures, etc. (see Mac)
- Controlling content and postings on Facebook…(see Mac)
- The Giles Mission Food Pantry is always in need of donations. If you have canned foods, you are welcome to bring them to church service and deposit them in a box in foyer. They will be delivered to the mission. ex. Cereal, hamburger or tuna helper, canned fruit, canned soup, crackers, etc.
- Please share your God-given talents and volunteer to serve in our Church Ministries. Please let Mac Miller know of any ideas you may have.
- Building and properties
- Sunday school/church teachers We welcome volunteers to help our current teachers and need additional teachers for both Sunday school and church (once a month or once a qt).
Click and “like” our Shady Grove Facebook page to learn more about our events https://www.facebook.com/shadygrovechurchnrv
Prayer Requests For…
- Those with health issues and their Families – Inez Woodyard, Bud and Jean Robertson, Zac Jungers, Dave Jungers, Gary Harris, Ernie Miller, Jean Robertson’s brother-Bob, Donnie Long, Betty Francis, Aubry Kirk, Michael Kirk, Trina Wheeler, Dickie Lucas, Clara O’Brien, Roger and Debbie Edwards, Jimmy Vest, Wayne McPeak, Becky and Sam Thomas, Don and Amy Richardson.
- Zac Jungers’ recovery from recent surgery and Barb, Dave, Jennie, and the rest of the Jungers’ family.
- Keith Aschliman (Kurt’s dad)
- Brenda Orey and her family with the passing of her cousin, Jenny.
- Ukraine, Sudan, Gaza, and all areas around the world that are suffering in difficult situations. “Let our heart be broken by those things that break the heart of God.”
- Those with illnesses.
- Those traveling to Charlotte for Shoe Box prep and for all travelers.
- Unspoken.
Praises For…
- Mike Talbert and the beautiful song he performed during Service.
- Liz Miller, Brenda Orey, and Mike Talbert for putting up the beautiful Christmas tree and all the decorations throughout the Church.
- Pat Farmer for the lovely Poinsettia Memorial/Honor Service and for those that dedicated poinsettias.
- Terri Dunford for coordinating the Angel Tree and for all who are sponsoring a child.
- Justin Jones in delivering the meaningful message and Steve Gary for leading the Worship Service.
- Doak Bane, Dave Jungers, and Liz Miller for their service on the Church Board. The congregation voted that the following will replace them effective January 1, 2026 for designated terms: Mike McMahon, Sandy Rorrer, and Ryan Taliaferro.
Speakers for 2025/26
Mike McMahon will be also filling in during 2025 and 26 as a speaker for special occasions
- 2026
- Jan 18th – Steve Gary
- Feb 15th – Shahn Wilburn
- March 1st – Justin Jones
- March 15th – Youth Involved
- April 19th – Steve Gary
- May 3d – Justin Jones
- May 31st – Youth Involved
- June 14th – Shahn Wilburn
- July 12th – Steve Gary
- Aug 9th – Youth Involved
- Aug 30th – Shahn Wilburn
- Sept 6th – Justin Jones
- Oct 18th – Steve Gary
- Nov 8th – Youth Involved
- Nov 22nd – Shahn Wilburn
- Dec 6th – Justin Jones