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Balanced Service
9:30 AM - Worship Center
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Creative Service
11 AM - Chapel
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Evening Service
6 PM - Chapel
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Join us for a special Concert of Prayer during the 6 PM evening services on Sunday, April 21. We will pray as a congregation for our church as we look to God, who holds the future. | |
Parent/Baby Dedication will be held on Sunday, May 5, 2024 during the 6 PM evening service. If you are a member of South (with children under the age of one) and are interested in participating, please contact Terri in the church office at (517) 322-2000 or by email to register. | |
We will celebrate baptisms on Sunday, May 12 during our evening service. Our Board of Deacons will be recommending candidates for membership in a few weeks. Their pictures will be displayed in the west hallway on the bulletin board so you can connect a name with a face. A congregational meeting has been called for May 12 after our baptismal service to accept these candidates into membership. | | |
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Come to the annual congregational meeting after our regular 6 PM service on April 28, 2024. Be sure to pick up a voter guide at the welcome desk before that date so you can see who is running for elected offices. Voter guides will be available at the welcome desk beginning April 14. | | | |
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Church Family Dinners on Wednesday Nights
PAY IN ADVANCE TO REGISTER. Time: 5-6 PM; cost: $4 for adults/teens, $3 for children (3-12), children under 3 eat free, $16 max per household family. Go online to register.
MENU: FINAL WEEK - chef's choice!
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Thank you to the 450+ families that have signed up to be in our new church directory.
To view the directory online (computer), go to members.InstantChurchDirectory.com and follow the prompts under “Sign In” to “Create a login now.” You will need to use your email address as listed in our directory to create a log-in the first time you use the directory. If your email is not recognized or you did not yet provide one, contact Nancy or Terri in the church office for help. Please note: you will be prompted to confirm your email address before you can sign in.
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There is also a free mobile app available for download at the Apple® App store in iTunes®, Google Play™ store and the Amazon Fire App Store. Simply search for “Instant Church Directory” to get the download to have our directory on your phone or other device. You will be prompted to register your device as part of the two-factor authentication.
Didn’t sign up yet? There is still time to add you! Nancy is available during the week by appointment. You can also submit your own photo.
Absolute deadline for photo/information to be in the directory is the end of April – so that we can print the paper copy in May.
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Legacy Seniors and Senior High Students are invited to a Seniors-to-Senior High dinner on Thursday April 25! Come bridge the generational gap with food and conversation and celebrate the unity we have in Christ. You might even discover many other things you have in common!
Legacy Seniors, RSVP to this event at the Legacy Info board or by contacting Terri in the office. Cost $5.00
Senior High Students, register for this event online.
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We invite our whole church family to join us in celebrating the end of our Awana year on Wednesday, May 1. We are celebrating all the kids have learned this year – they all deserve a gold medal!
Each group will have their own program in the Worship Center:
- Cubbies at 6 PM
- Sparks at 6:30 PM
- T&T at 7:15 PM
After their program, your child is encouraged to bring their whole family to the South Life Center for a treat, photo op, and viewing more fun photos from our Awana year.
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Listen and Live Women's
Teaching Series
Wednesdays at 6:30 PM in Room 201
• April 24: A Prophet Like Me – Kathleen Nielson
Feel free to drop by any of the sessions.
No Registration Required
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Grief Support Group: Help, hope, and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, or a friend. GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life after losing a loved one.
Thursdays, May 2- August 1, 2024. Room 111. 6-8 PM. Please RSVP by call or text to Jackie Hudson (517)622-0024 or Tami Warren (517)281-7631.
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Loss of a Spouse is a stand-alone, two-hour, GriefShare seminar. The death of a spouse brings a unique kind of pain. People who are widowed haven't just lost a loved one--they have lost an entire lifestyle. This powerful event offers care and support to grieving spouses.
Thursday, April 25, 2024. 6-8 PM. Room 111. Please RSVP by call or text to Jackie Hudson (517)622-0024 or Tami Warren (517)281-7631.
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Impact Lansing
Impact Lansing is a great combination of summer camp and service projects that takes place right here at South and in our Lansing community. Come enjoy a week of relationship building, serving our community, and intense competition.
This camp is for exiting 6-8th graders (kids who were in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade during the 2023-24 school year), and takes place July 14-20. The cost is all-inclusive. To grab the early bird price of $249, register and pay before May 19. After May 19, the price will increase to $299. If you'd like more information, contact Pastor Joel or Jessica. Registration ends June 26.
Sign up to receive weekly student ministry emails that will detail more information as Impact Lansing approaches.
We will also need people to serve in the kitchen! If you’re interested in helping out as an individual or a small group, contact Terri.
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Refugee Roundtable
The Lord is bringing the nations to Lansing. Join us on May 4th from 9:30 AM - Noon for a discussion about various outreach opportunities and training.
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Save the date for VBS 2024 – June 17-21. We will start gathering our team of volunteers on April 28, and registration for kids will open on May 12. | | |
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Have lunch with a missionary!
Come to Mission Focus on Monday, April 22 at 12:30 PM
in the Commons
Special Guests: Joel & Misti Diffenderfer (new members of our global family) will be sharing (about 1:15 PM) about their upcoming ministry in Japan. Contact Nancy in the church office
(322-2000 or nbassett@southlife.org) to reserve your spot. Lunch is baked potato bar, cost $2.
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Never Alone (widows) group will meet April 25 at 1:00 PM at Lucky's in Okemos. To reserve a spot, call Carol Senard at (517) 256-1122 or Lois Freeman at (517) 449-3279 by Wednesday before the luncheon. | |
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Come join the DILLIES PICKLEBALL PLAYERS. Are you a fun-loving South senior adult (55+) looking for fellowship and a little exercise as well? If so, come check out Legacy's Pickleball Group the last Monday of the month.
There will be two courts set up in the South Church Life Center (gym): one with rules (competitive) and the other without (non-competitive). Beginners are welcome! Equipment is provided (or bring your own).
Any questions, please email Karen Philbrook, Coordinator or call at (217) 649-2908.
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Parenting on the Gospel Line is back! Please join other moms and dads and parents-to-be for a gospel centered discussion on parenthood. Pastor Tim and Naomi host each session in their home the last Friday night of January, February, March, and April. RSVP by emailing tvanloh@southlife.org. Zooming in is also an option.
Popcorn is provided as well as money to offset childcare.
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Gather with other women Saturday, April 13 (and the second Saturday of every month) at 8:30 AM as we pray for the ministries of our church, community, and world.
We will meet in-person at the church in the Board Room.
For more information, contact Kim Dalman by email.
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Stay updated on different projects, needs, and ministries happening around our church building and within our church family. Sign up for any of our several ministry-specific newsletters here. | |
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Are you new to South? Our next Simply South luncheon will be on Sunday, September 15, 2024 from 12:25-1:30 PM in the Student Ministry Center. | |
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Who is Jesus? Why did He come to earth? And what does it mean to follow Him? Join Pastors Joel and Tim September 15, 2024 Sunday evenings from 6-7:15 PM in the Fireside Room. Please RSVP: use the connection card on your worship folder or visit the
website.
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Baptism Classes are coming up for those who are interested in being baptized at our next baptismal service. Attend both Sunday classes on September 22 and 29, 2024 classes. 9:30-10:30 AM in Room 202. Ways to register: call Terri in the church office at (517) 322-2000, visit the website or turn in a connection card. | |
The pathway to church membership begins Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 9:30 AM. Come, learn more about membership at South. Enjoy a great discussion, fellowship, and bagels with our pastors and deacons. 3 Sunday sessions will follow at 9:30 AM on September 22, 29, and October 6 in Room 202 Please RSVP: use the connection card on your worship folder, call Terri (517) 322-2000, or visit the website. | | | | |
