Better Together | On-Campus Worship Services Resuming June 28
Posted in From the Pastor | By Shades Staff | Posted on Wed Jun 10, 2020
The calendar has flipped to June, and with it, we're excited to give more details about resuming in-person worship services at Shades on Sunday, June 28. Take a look at the video below for more information!
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A Reponse to Racial Tensions
Posted in From the Pastor | By Shades Staff | Posted on Wed Jun 3, 2020
In light of the recent events that have taken place in our city and across our nation, we want to express clearly that Shades Mountain Baptist Church stands on the truth of God’s Word and condemns racism of any kind. We believe every human being is created in the image of God and therefore deserves dignity and respect.
In partnering with God and his work on earth, we as a church seek to be peacemakers among all people and ambassadors of Christ, who came to reconcile all people to God.
We pray with the psalmist, who says,
“Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!” (Psalm 139:23–24)
Our Summer Schedule
Posted in From the Pastor | By Shades Staff | Posted on Wed May 27, 2020
Sending transformed people to influence their world for Christ. That's what we're about. And that mission hasn't changed through nearly three months of social distancing and social isolation.
This week, Pastor Danny has some exciting things to share regarding how we'll return to in-person worship services. He also previews this Sunday's message. Take a look!
Our Mission Hasn't Changed
Posted in From the Pastor | By Shades Staff | Posted on Wed May 20, 2020
As many of us look ahead to the holiday weekend, we're reminded of our mission: Sending transformed people to influence their world for Christ. That remains, though the COVID-19 pandemic has altered how we engage our mission as a church.
In the video below, Pastor Danny reminds us to what we're called, honors those who've fought for freedom we didn't earn, and looks ahead to this Sunday. Take a minute to hear from your pastor!
A Look Ahead & The Bigger Picture
Posted in From the Pastor | By Shades Staff | Posted on Wed May 13, 2020
Pastor Danny recaps the Food Drive-Thru, makes you aware of some details regarding reopening our campus, and looks ahead to his new sermon series launching this weekend!
Serving and Praying for Our Community
Posted in From the Pastor | By Shades Staff | Posted on Wed May 6, 2020
We hope the Safer-at-Home order has eased a little of the burden for you. We're thankful for the steps our public officials are taking to reopen our state. Take a minute to hear from Pastor Danny regarding life at Shades, specifically information on plans for when we will worship in-person!
Church Updates and Opportunities
Posted in From the Pastor | By Shades Staff | Posted on Wed Apr 29, 2020
How do we persevere in this season? Take a minute and hear from our pastor.
In his weekly video to our church family during the pandemic surrounding COVID-19, Pastor Danny updates us on the loss of a valued church member earlier this week and recaps last Sunday's ManChurch. He also provides an update regarding ministry operations at Shades and finally makes us aware of an upcoming opportunity to live sent. Take a look!
How Do We Stay Together While Apart?
Posted in From the Pastor | By Shades Staff | Posted on Wed Apr 22, 2020
This week, Danny provides several updates to life at Shades during the pandemic. Take a look!
4:06 | A Call to Prayer
Posted in From the Pastor | By Shades Staff | Posted on Sat Mar 14, 2020
Leadership within the Southern Baptist family issued a call for unified prayer among the 47,500+ churches of the Southern Baptist Convention. I’m asking that we at Shades respond to this call individually and collectively by committing to pray at 4:06 in the morning or afternoon daily for circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 global pandemic. As we pray, let’s specifically focus on the following areas:
- Ask God, in His mercy, to stop this pandemic and save lives in our communities and around the world, particularly in places that are unequipped medically to deal with the virus. (Isaiah 59:1-2)
- Pray for President Donald Trump and other government leaders -- international, federal, state, and local -- to have the wisdom to direct us in the best courses of action for prevention and care. (Romans 13:1–4)
- Pray that the Lord will give us wisdom in this moment of uncertainty. Pray that those far from God would realize how fragile life is and how real eternity is, and they would see their need to turn to God. (Psalm 90:12)
- Ask God to protect our missionaries, church planters, and their families around the world, using this global crisis to advance the good news of the gospel to all people. (Mark 16:15)
A Message From Pastor Danny
Posted in From the Pastor | By Shades Staff | Posted on Fri Mar 13, 2020
Church family,
Please watch an important update from Pastor Danny about plans for this Sunday and the coming weeks.