This publication is a periodic newsletter updating those interested in building and service opportunities affiliated with South Church.
For many years our church rented a warehouse and workshop facility (the Quonset) on Pennsylvania Avenue in Lansing, about seven miles from our church's current location. In February 2020, we were able to build our own facility on church grounds. This "barn," located on the West side of the church campus, features five garage bays for our church vehicles plus a warehouse for storage and a fully functional workshop to support service projects and church presentations throughout the year. 
Current & Future Projects
Some of the projects below might interest you. Feel free to sign up and express your interest.
  • Installing painting ventilation fan (current)
  • Building Microphone stand organizer (current)
  • Building audio Isolation cabinet for Creative Service (current)
  • Organizing workshop tools and cabinetry (current)
  • Warehouse weekly logistics (current)
  • Repair stock (always)
  • Kids Production (March-April 2022)
  • Building West-Loft & Storage (Date-TBD)
  • Music Storage cart (Date-TBD)
General Updates
Barn East-Loft Construction Project
November 2021 - The new loft in the barn was finished, providing us with a lot more storage space for small set pieces and events. Special thanks to Cliff Shultz, Rob Beckon, and Chris Kliewer.
Grand Prix Assistance
January 2022 - A couple South families received help making their Awana Grand Prix race cars inside our barn workshop. The families scheduled an appointment with Nancy Bassett and she scheduled them to meet with Tim Morris, our volunteer Workshop Manager. PIctured here are the T&T winners of the "Best Design" award!
Paint Room Organization
February 2022 - The paint room in the barn was cleaned and organized by some wonderful volunteers:
Helen Flowers
Rachel Delap
Rick and Terresa Spitzer
Richard Leonard
Tim Morris
Workshop and Warehouse Manager - Volunteer
23temorris@gmail.com
If you're interested in volunteering for a weekly time-slot doing upkeep and small projects in the barn, fill out the volunteer form.
Helping Hands Project Updates
The mission of Helping Hands is to assist those in the South congregation with limited financial resources and limited ability to perform a needed task in their personal lives. This assistance is performed in the spirit of 1John 3:17: “If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him?” and 1 Timothy 5:16b: “…so that the church can help those who are widows indeed ”.  Additionally, Scripture teaches that we should do what we can with the resources we have available to care for the needs of others, fulfilling our ministry vision of “passion for Christ…compassion for others”. 
Al Worst Project
May 2021 - Al Worst received a new railing leading up to his front door to make traveling in and out of his house safer for him!
Luella Rolfe Project
August 2021 - Luella Rolfe had some help cleaning her drive and repainting some old outdoor furniture to update her home's curbside appeal. At nearly 100, she is appreciative for the help!
Missions House Project
August 2021 - Our Mission House and garage got a much-needed update when a team came to repaint the siding and re-stain the deck.
Rick White
Helping Hands Coordinator - Volunteer
rwhite211@hotmail.com
If you're interested in volunteering, fill out our volunteer form.
The Master's Craftsmen Project Updates
The purpose of The Master's Craftsmen ministry is to create visual context for the message that is being presented at various church events. Scenery is designed, built, and painted for church events like musical productions, a first-person narrative for Sunday Services, or even a display for a week of Vacation Bible School. As the gospel is presented, the platform is adorned with appropriate visual pieces to help convey the meaning of the message.
Barn East-Loft Organization Project
January 2022 - Since the East loft was completed, high school and middle school students and leaders helped move scenery items and Southfest event supplies into the new loft as part of that month's SplagXnon project. SplagXnon is a South Church Student Ministry event that occurs several times per year and provides our students with ways to volunteer and serve in our community and church.
Corb Felgenhour
Pastor of Worship Ministries
cfelgenhour@southlife.org
Volunteer
Interested in volunteering? Fill out the form and we'll get in touch with you. Thank you!