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Balanced Service
9:30 AM - in the Worship Center
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Creative Service
11 AM - in the Worship Center
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No Equippers
Communion Meal in the Chapel
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A Communion Meal: A special service celebrating the Lord's Supper
RSVP REQUIRED - there still is some room. Email tbettinger@southlife.org or sign up at the table in the gathering space this Sunday morning.
On February 5th, at 6 PM in the Chapel, South will come together for a special celebration of the bread and the cup. We will experience the Lord's Supper with one another in a fresh and meaningful way, also sharing a supper of soup and salad (gluten free). This will be a simple and meaningful time of worship and a time of great fellowship. If you've signed up for this, plan to arrive early!
Nursery will be open and available for infants through Pre-K.
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...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.
Menu: Hawaiian chicken, rice, broccoli
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NO EQUIPPERS FEBRUARY 5
Equippers courses help "prepare God's people for works of service so that the body of Christ may be built up" (Ephesians 4:12).
Equippers continues through March 26, meeting Sunday evenings at 6:00 PM. Come for as much as you can!
You won't want to miss this great opportunity! For details on specific courses please visit the website. Show up to a class that interests you.
Have small children? The nursery (1 – Bees) and Sondown Station (Pre-K – 2nd) will be available during Equippers.
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Valentine's Day is coming soon, so let's bring our Senior Singles together for a fun day of eating and playing games. We will meet at 1 PM on February 11 in the Student Lounge to eat goodies and play games.
Please bring a passing dish for the potluck and any games you may want to play.
Please sign up on the Legacy board if you are planning to join us, so we know how many to expect. Hope you will join us for a fun afternoon.
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Parenting is a challenging and rewarding job. Join Pastor Tim and his wife, Naomi, along with other parents who are passionate about bringing up children in the instruction of the Lord.
Parenting on the Gospel Line will meet from 6:30-8:00 PM on Fridays 2/10, and 4/21 (Zoom available) Come learn and discuss what the Bible says about parenting.
Childcare will be provided for a suggested donation of $3/child (max. of $10/family). Please RSVP at southlife.org/Parenting or by emailing tvanloh@southlife.org.
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Passion Week Christ Seminar
"Given Sunday, why Friday?" For the answer to that question join us on March 24-25 as South Church will be hosting Dr. Doug Bookman's life-changing presentation on the Passion Week of Christ. Short of going to Israel, this is one of your best opportunities to understand the last few days of Jesus. Register at southlife.org/passion. Cost of $5 includes Saturday lunch. See Pastor Tim for more info.
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Student Ministry Winter Retreat | |
This year, we will be going to Miracle Camp the weekend of February 24-26 to attend Ice Camp! There are limited spots reserved for Jr. High and Sr. High.
Registration: fill out the form online via the link found below. Since there limited spots, Jr. and Sr. High have separate registrations. You will need to register your students (even siblings) via the correct link.
Cost: The camp charges $135 per child.
You can click on the registration link to read more about our updated cancelation policy, waivers needed, and to find any other information.
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Create & Relax
Ladies Night Out
Be sure to register this Sunday!
Friday, February 10th @ 6:30 PM
Join us and try your hand at a variety of crafty projects – including helping the India team prepare gifts for their upcoming journey.
What can you expect? Pick one or two ‘create & relax stations’ to try your hand at making a new project, like watercolor painting and assembling projects for the India team. Stop by the Women’s Ministry Gazebo to check out all of the ‘create & relax’ stations and register ($6) for this fun night out!
Yummy treats and beverages will be provided.
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Love to Meet You Luncheon
Please join us for food and fellowship. This will be a great time to meet Terri Bettinger, who will be replacing Marilyn. Come with ideas for future events!
Please RSVP by February 13th at the Legacy Board or call the Church office. Cost $12
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Helping Hands Ministry - Celebration Dinner | |
Friday, February 24, 2023, at 5:30 PM in the South Life Center. Come CELEBRATE the ministry of Helping Hands! Through Helping Hands, our South Church family has ministered to each other with overflowing LOVE. Taking care of one another, our people have provided practical help like building ramps, yard work, and other varied tasks. Come if you have been a helping hand. Come if you have been helped. Come, anyone and everyone, to get an idea of what is being done in the name of Jesus. RSVP by Feb 20 at the table in the gathering space or email Rick rwhite211@hotmail.com or text or call Rick 517-599-3589. Cost: free | | |
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Will Survive and Thrive - is a support group for women with cancer and cancer survivors. The group typically meets on the first Monday of each month, in the Fireside Room from 12:00 pm - 1:30 PM.
For more information, please contact Alice Hayward (517) 525-1739.
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Missionary Work Circle will meet on Thursday, February 9, from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Call Teri Nessia at (517) 485-3359 for more information.
We meet the 2nd Thursday of every month.
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Pray for the South Women's Team
Please pick up a prayer guide at the table in the Gathering to join the Women's Team in prayer on their upcoming journey. Also be in prayer for Pastor Keith and Pastor Nick as they minister at a men's conference in the same region this week.
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Gather with other women Saturday, February 11 (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 Room 201.
For more information, contact Kim Dalman by email.
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Stay updated on different projects happening around our church building and within our church family. Sign up for the semi-monthly Barn Memo newsletter HERE. | |
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Experience the Holy Land
April 8-18, 2024
Shalom! We would like to invite you to join us on an 11-Day Tour of Israel. This is an opportunity for you to see the places and events of the Bible come alive. Being in the location where the Biblical narrative takes place, with teaching by our pastors, will enhance your knowledge of God's Word for the rest of your life.
Brochures are available near the Welcome Desk and the website. Questions? Email Becky Phillips.
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Are you new to South? Our next Simply South luncheon will be on Sunday, April 16, 2023 from 12:25-1:30 PM in the Student Ministry Center. | |
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Are you interested in exploring Christianity and how it looks practically? There are several courses that cover these topics - Christianity Explored, Life Explored, Discipleship Explored, and Hope Explored.
Contact Pastor Tim if you are interested in one of these courses.
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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 April 23 and 30, 2023 classes. 9:30-10:30 AM in the Fireside Room. Ways to register: call Marilyn in the church office at (517) 322-2000, visit the website or turn in a connection card. | |
The pathway to church membership begins Saturday, April 22, 2023 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 April 23, 30, and May 7. Please RSVP: use the connection card on your worship folder, call Marilyn (517) 322-2000, or visit the website. | |
Nick Nagy - Pastor of Student Ministries, Sr. High
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Kathy Risch - Children's Ministry Director for Early Childhood and AWANA
Joel Wayner - Lead Pastor of Student Ministries, Jr. High
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