Shiloh offers Prayer-by-Phone each Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 6:00 a.m., led by Rev. Emanuel Smith, Minister of Community Outreach. Pastor Fred Jeff Smith, Min. Patsy Wilkerson, Minister of Comfort & Care, Min. Linda Piper & Min. Sandra Wilcox, also offer an evening opportunity for Prayer, Monday – Friday, at 6:00 p.m. Call (425)436-6377; then enter the code: 337747. LINK TO CALENDAR: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:us:27a35552-51a8-44eb-adff-31a17fd5c236   Prayer: Thank You, Lord, for creating us and shaping us. Thank You that, when we are plagued by our own imperfections, You have not cast us off, but instead, You have chosen to reshape us and make us usable again. As we go today, remind us that we are the clay in Your divine hands. Enable us to trust in Your sovereignty and to know that Your purpose for us is good. In the name of Jesus, we pray. AMEN!

Shiloh Charitable Foundation 2025 Angel Tree Project Hello Angel Tree Sponsors & members! We need your support again this year to make a young boy or girl very happy during this Christmas season. Angels will be available during the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays in November, before & after the 8:00 & 11:00 a.m. services in the church vestibule. All gift cards or gifts should be brought to the church December 7th – December 12th by 5:00 p.m. On December 14, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. you will meet your angel during a short reception in the Shiloh D. T. Smith Educational Center. Refreshments will be served. We thank you in advance for your generosity, love & support. God Bless You and Yours, Shiloh Charitable Foundation FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE AT 225/343-0640.

Mornings with Shiloh airs on WVLA Channel 33 each weekday at 6:58 a. m. CST.  Mornings with Shiloh is available on our Youtube channel at 8:00 a.m. CST. CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO ACCESS OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@ShilohMBCBR/videos

Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church’s Legacies of Ministry, Service, and Progress are showcased throughout this issue of The Shield. As we share news of the church’s 153rd Anniversary celebration and the activities of our many church ministries, readers will discover the historical highlights of Shiloh’s contributions then and now. In articles throughout this issue, readers will learn the ministries of the church seek to serve Shiloh members and the community beyond and to welcome everyone to the many services and inspirational activities that are offered. In his opening message, Pastor Fred Jeff Smith shares his thoughts on the “Dilemma of the Black Church and Shiloh.” His provocative statements give us much to ponder in our role in continuing to share the Gospel – in Word, song, prayer, and action. I continually feel blessed for the opportunity to work with excellent staff members and other contributors. No matter what work needs to...

Shiloh offers Prayer-by-Phone each Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 6:00 a.m., led by Rev. Emanuel Smith, Minister of Community Outreach. Pastor Fred Jeff Smith, Min. Patsy Wilkerson, Minister of Comfort & Care, Min. Linda Piper & Min. Sandra Wilcox, also offer an evening opportunity for Prayer, Monday – Friday, at 6:00 p.m. Call (425)436-6377; then enter the code: 337747. LINK TO CALENDAR: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:c2de5f5b-aa2e-4b4f-bb60-fc1e3e88f388   PRAYER: Lord, in this Advent season, remind us again that, when faith meets the Word of God, and Messiah is invited as Lord into our lives, new life begins in us, and with it will come light as well, which enables us to grow into Your image. In Your Name, we pray.  AMEN!

Come and end 2025 in worship with the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church family on Wednesday evening, December 31, at 6:00 p.m. We will gather for a one-hour worship service, and you are encouraged to come and share with us!!

SHILOH MBC JANUARY 2026 PRAYER CALENDAR Shiloh offers Prayer-by-Phone each Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 6:00 a.m., led by Rev. Emanuel Smith, Minister of Community Outreach. Pastor Fred Jeff Smith, Min. Patsy Wilkerson, Minister of Comfort & Care, Min. Linda Piper & Min. Sandra Wilcox, also offer an evening opportunity for Prayer, Monday – Friday, at 6:00 p.m. Call (425)436-6377; then enter the code: 337747. Prayer: Lord, like David, we are grateful for Your revelation to us through nature and through Your Word.  But we are most grateful for Your revelation to us through the gift of Your Son and Messiah, Jesus.  As we move into a new year, let us see You in the clearest way possible.  Let us remember that, without You we can do nothing; but with You, there is nothing that we can’t do.  In the name of our Christ, Your best revelation, Jesus, we pray. ...