Children's Director, Deaconess Natalie Ogletree
A Vision For Shiloh's Children:
It is our vision that the children of Shiloh Baptist church will be
empowered to live happy and fulfilled lives by discovering and realizing their potential. Therefore the Shiloh Baptist church children's ministry will strive to support the needs of our church and community by providing spiritual development to our children through Christ-centered, loving and caring ministries. These are some of the activities we offer to achieve our vision:
Church School
Every Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
Children's Church
Every Sunday at 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday night Children's Bible Study
Every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Pizza served each week.
Youth Choir
1st & 2nd Saturday 12 Noon
March, May, July, September, November 2002
David's Dancers Weekly
(Mondays) FH 7:00 p.m.
Liturgical Dance
(Ages 10-12)
God's Warriors Ministry
(Ages 11-12)
(Sundays * This is the second hour of Children's Church)
THANK YOU SHILOH FAMILY
"Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me."
(John 12:26)Dear Shiloh Family,
On Behalf of the Shiloh Baptist Children's Ministry Team, Thank you for all your Love and Support on Children's Day. Special Thanks to: Pastor Lee A. Earl and Minister Reginald Nelson for all their support; All the SBC Children who ministered to God with all their hearts, Minister Xavier Jackson and the Worship Ministry, Minister Renee, Sister Leslie and Brother Cornelius, The SBC "Sewing Club", SBC Men's Ministry, SDFC Dance Ministry Advisors, Brother Chris Washington (Silent Storm), The Dobbs Family, The Children's Ministry Team Leads, Mark, Avery and Aaron Ogletree and all the parents and well wishers who gave their support and faithfully served in the many capacities to make Children's Day such a wonderful success! But most of all, thanks To God Almighty for sending His anointing.
I cannot put in words my heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for your generosity and encouragement. But as I read through my prayer journal, I came across a prayer that relays some of the appreciation felt.
Dear Lord,
Where would Children's Ministry Be without helping hands? When something needs to be done, you always send the right persons to step in and complete the tasks. Many of these tasks go unnoticed, still wonderful sisters and brothers dive in and do whatever it takes to make our children feel special and to help plants seeds of love and hope. Thank You Lord for them, for they are special people whose spiritual gifts and unwavering love are priceless.
You have given these wonderful people a spiritual gift of helps, not only do the job, but to do it faithfully and with prayerful hearts. Praise Be to You and many Thanks to them for their Labor and their Love. Bless each of them in every area of their lives and I pray you continue to make their labor fruitful to Glorify You, In Jesus Name. SBC Family, thank you for your time, your prayers, your support, but most of all, for showing the Love of God. We pray God's Riches Blessing Be With You.
Deaconess Natalie Ogletree, Children's Ministry Director
2003 CHILDREN'S DAY THEME:
"CHILDREN SEARCHING, TURNING, HEARING GOD'S VOICE, AND WALKING IN THEIR DESTINY"Scripture: "Ye Shall Seek Me, and Find Me when Ye Shall Search For Me With all Your Heart" (Jeremiah 29:13)
The 2nd Sunday in June has been long celebrated in many churches as Children's Day. This day is set aside to devote a complete day of service to the interest of boys and girls. The significance of Children's Day is that it recognizes that our children are our future and emphasizes the importance of their spiritual gifts and development.
Children's Day at Shiloh has rich history and tradition and dates back to 1954. For over 55 years, our Church School has sponsored the Children's Day Program. Supportive parents and friends have faithfully served as Children's Day Chairpersons, providing encouragement and guidance. Many Shiloh members have given of their time and talents by serving as chairpersons and coordinators for both the morning and evening programs. Both children and youth were selected for services and uplifted the name of Jesus by being worship leaders, reading the scriptures, welcoming our guests, saying the morning and offertory prayers and introducing the speaker of the hour.
Additionally, special evening programs were conducted which allowed children and youth to render praise and glorify God through word, songs and plays. Many of our children, past and present, have memories of actively participating in the Children's Day Program. We thank God for the seeds that have been planted as a result of our Children's Day Programs, and pray God's continued guidance and direction as our children, "Emulate the Love of God."
Children's Ministry Vision
It is our vision that the children of Shiloh Baptist Church will come to personally know and experience Christ's Love, Spirit and Truth and discover their spiritual potential through Christ-centered, loving and caring ministries.
"Let the little children come to me, and do not hind them for the kings of heaven belongs to such as these" Matthew 19:14 (NIV)Children's Ministry Mission
To provide biblical teachings and instructions in a loving and caring environment where children can be drawn to Jesus Christ and learn to seek Him earnestly, serve Him faithfully, and share Him boldly with others.Nursery Mission
To provide loving and safe care for toddlers and children through age five where our children can be nurtured in a Christian environment, through biblical teachings (stories, memory verses, Christian videos), songs, and by modeling Christ's love.Value
We value the uniqueness of each of our children, their individual and collective abilities, along with their ability to be kind, considerate and respectful to each other. We strive to maintain a safe, secure and loving environment, where our children are encouraged to participate and serve God willingly with their whole hearts. We also encourage the support and involvement of parents, members and friends, as we strive to reach our children who are our present and future generations.
SPEAKERS
Minister Renee Conaway
Minister Renee Conaway is a native of Hampton, VA,. She is the eldest daughter of Everett and Egertha Cartwright, and the granddaughter of the late Wilbert Alston, Sr., and Rev. Olivia Alston.
Minister Conaway gave her life to Christ at the age of six, and was baptized at the Providence Baptist Church in Newport News, VA. She later relocated to the Washington D.C metropolitan area and married Brother Bill Conaway, Sr.. They are blessed with two wonderful children, BJ and Te'yah.
Minister Renee is a graduate of the University of Maryland at College Park, where she earned a BA degree in Government and Politics with a minor in Philosophy. She has also earned a Graduate of Biblical Studies degree from the Institute of Biblical Studies at Liberty University, and is currently continuing her studies through Liberty.
In August of 2000, Renee answered God's call to the ministry, and in September of 2001, was issued a license to preach the gospel by the Shiloh Baptist Church, Alexandria, VA, under the leadership of Pastor Lee A. Earl. While at Shiloh, Minister Renee, works with Shiloh's Children's Youth Ministry and Women's Ministry. She is a 4th Grade Christian School Educator. Minister Renee loves several others and spending time with her family. But more importantly, she loves the Lord with all her heart.
Brother Cornelius SmithBrother Cornelius Smith was born the second of three children Deacon and Deaconess Joseph and Susie Smith in Alexandria, VA. He received his primary and secondary education in the Fairfax County Public school system. Cornelius graduated from West Potomac Academy High School in June 2002 and is currently attends the University of Richmond, Richmond, VA, where he is majoring in Business Marketing.
Brother Cornelius has worshipped at the Shiloh Baptist church since the age of 10. He has served in many different ministries at Shiloh: the Youth Choir, the Junior Ushers, Youth Ministry, the Church School and with the Missionary Ministry by delivering the Lunches to the Carpenter Homeless Shelter. In August 2002, he received an award for dedicated service from Shiloh's Junior Usher Board and a Scholarship from the Shiloh Baptist Church.
Cornelius has performed in a play here at Shiloh, written and directed by our own Sister Leslie Wilson. While at the University of Richmond, Cornelius also performed in one of the University's Plays, for four consecutive nights before a packed house.
Although Cornelius has a busy schedule in College, he still finds the time to minister and witness to others about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. As Cornelius prepares himself to come before YOU, PLEASE PRAY for HIM and with HIM as GOD uses him in a special way.
Sister Leslie Alexander
Sister Leslie Alexander was born the last of three children to Sister Brenda and Theodore Alexander, in the Alexandria, VA. She received her primary and secondary education in the Alexander City Public School system. Sister Leslie graduated from T. C. Williams High School in June 2001 and is currently attends Old Dominion University, where she is majoring in Human Services Counseling.
Sister Leslie has worshiped at the Shiloh Baptist church in Alexandria, Virginia practically all her life. She has served in many different ministries at Shiloh: the Youth Choir, the Junior Ushers, Youth Ministry, David's Dancers, the Drama Ministry and Church School. When home she also sings with the Combined Choir, Shiloh's Voices for Christ, and with the Youth Choir.
In 1993 Leslie received the Little Miss Shiloh Award, for Christian Service, and has also received an award for dedicated service from Shiloh's Junior Usher Board and a scholarship from the Shiloh Baptist Church.
Leslie dreams of becoming an educator where she can continue to use the gifts and talents that God has placed in her to help others. If it is in God's plan for her, she will carry out her vision of helping in planning and establishing Shiloh's future Christian Academy.
She trusts that God will bring her through any situation and continues to thank God everyday for her many blessings, her family, and the many friends. As Leslie prepares herself to come before YOU, PLEASE PRAY for HER and with HER as GOD uses her in a special way.
Brother Favian Beard was born in Alexandria, VA. Favian is one of three children of Minister Robert and Tracey Beard. Favian and his family reside in Stafford, VA. He is in the 6th grade and attends Rodney Thompson Middle School.Favian accepted the Lord and was baptized June 17, 1998. Favian and his Sister Zoe are active in the Shiloh Baptist Church Youth and Children's Choir, Junior Usher Board and Children's Ministry. Favian enjoys playing basketball and soccer. Favian plans to become a professional basketball player. He plans on majoring in Mechanical Engineering when he attends college.
Brother Thomas Bolen, III (known as Tommy) is the eldest of two children and was born in Lancaster, CA. Tommy recently relocated to the Alexandria, VA area and lives with his parents Minister Thomas Bolen, Jr and Lisa Bolen. Tommy is in the 6th grade and attended Henry Hearns Charter School. Tommy accepted the Lord and was baptized August 4, 1996. He is an active in the Shiloh Baptist Church Youth Choir and Youth Church. Tommy enjoys Football and Christian Rap. Tommy's future plan is to produce and record a Gospel Rap CD. But most of he loves the Lord.
Brother Abrian Jackson was born in Silver Spring, MD. Abrian is the second son born to Ministers Arriod and Gwen Jackson. Abrian and his family reside in Fort Washington, MD. Abrian is in the 6th grade and attends Issac J. Gourdine Academy. Abrian accepted the Lord and was baptized at Shiloh Baptist Church in 2000. He along with his brothers A.J. and Armand are active in the Shiloh Baptist Church Youth Choir, Children's Choir, Youth/Children's Ministry and Youth Finance Ministry. Abrian enjoys football and basketball and hopes to be a professional football player or a chemist when he grows up.