Weekly E-Mail Newsletter
March 25, 2020
COVID-19 RESPONSE:
On Tuesday, March 24 th , Springfield and Greene County leaders announced a 30-day stay-at-home order. Therefore, the church offices will close and worship services will continue to be available by Livestream until further notice. 
 
The church phone (417.886.3851) will be answered remotely, plus the staff will be working from home and available by phone or email.  
 

Invitation to a Day of Fasting and Prayer
Friday, March 27 th  or Saturday, March 28 th
"So we fasted and petitioned our God about this, and he answered our prayer."  Ezra 8:23
 
Will you commit to fast and pray on Friday or Saturday? If so, consider letting the following scriptures guide your thoughts and prayers. Pastor Hosea would encourage us to “Read Slowly, Think Deeply, Pray Fervently, and Obey Faithfully."
 
"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land."  2 Chronicles 7:14
 
"I love you, Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my the horn of my salvation, my stronghold." Psalm 18:1-2
 
" Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.   And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7
 
"Let them know that it is your hand, that you, LORD, have done it."  Psalm 109:27 
 
"That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."  Philippians 2:10 - 11

P.K. Hinkle,
Interim Minister of Discipleship & Assimilation
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP
Service will be online only; Building will be closed. Go to www.southgate.org and click on the black button that says “Livestream.”
GIVING
Even though we are not gathering physically at the church, you may continue to give your tithes & offerings. There are several ways to do that!
  • Mail a check to the church (5701 S. Farm Rd. 157, Springfield, MO, 65810)
  • Give safely & securely online. To give online, go to our website, www.southgate.org, and click on "GIVE" in the menu bar. That will take you to a page with instructions on how to give online. You may set up an account or give as a guest.
  • You may also give by text. Text a key word & amount to 417-228-8222:
  • GIVE (amount) [To give to General Fund]
  • DEBT (amount) [To give to Free In Three]
  • ASSIST (amount) [To give to Benevolent Fund]
COMMUNICATION
During this time that we are not meeting at the church, we are communicating through 2 methods:

  1. Through this e-newsletter list
  2. Through the church's ACS OnDemand system (from P.K.). She will be sending an update Thursday afternoon, March 26th. If you do not receive that email, click HERE to email P.K. to let her know.
CONTACT
Staff Email Addresses

Interim Minister of Discipleship & Assimilation P.K. Hinkle:  pkhinkle@southgate.org

Worship Minister Derick Mickan:  dmickan@southgate.org

Student Minister Robert Varner:  rvarner@southgate.org

Children's Minister Brandi Melvin:  bmelvin@southgate.org
DEACON NOMINATIONS
Deacon Nominations

Deacon nominations will be accepted through Sunday, April 5. Click HERE to nominate someone to serve as deacon.
PASTOR SELECTION TEAM UPDATE
The Pastor Selection Team has met twice, with another meeting scheduled for April 7th. We are praying, reading scripture, and seeking God's Word.


The following duties were assigned and accepted by the team members:
Chairman: Larry Mays
Spokesperson: Brent Bergen
Secretary: Brianne McCormick
Prayer Coordinator: Vanece Williams
Technology: Lanna Roy


Please continue to lift up the team in prayer. 
Brent Bergen
Beverly Carson
Jeremy Conover
Nate Hartsell
Larry Mays
Brianne McCormick
Kent Peterson
Lanna Roy
Vanece Williams
PRAYER REQUESTS
How Can We Pray for You?
Reply to this email, or email your request to prayer@southgate.org.
U-HAUL FOR BRIDGE OF FAITH
Benefit for Bridge of Faith Thrift Store
April 25 | 9 am-1 pm

There will be a U-Haul parked on our parking lot. Bring your donations of garage sale-type items and drop them off. Bridge of Faith will sell them in their thrift store to benefit their ministry and the people in their community. (Note: You will not be able to bring items prior to that day.)