Weekly E-Mail Newsletter
January 22, 2020
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NOTE! A decision will be made at 2 pm about activities tonight
(based on the weather forecast & conditions at that time)
!
Tonight at South Gate:
4:30–5:30 pm
Library Open
5 pm
Bridge of Faith Meal is Canceled!
5:30 pm
Church-Wide Prayer Time
6–7:30 pm
- MIDWEEK for Kids & Students (Kids in upper level of the Student Center, Students in the lower level)
- Men's Bible Study (Room 137-39)
- D-Groups
7:30–8:30 pm
Worship Band Rehearsal
(Worship Center)
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PASTOR SEARCH COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS
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Senior Pastor Search Committee Nominations
The Human Resources Team is seeking nominations for the Senior Pastor Search Committee. Submission forms will be accepted now through
January 26th
. Our intent is to ensure that we have representation from all of our different demographic groups.
Nominees must be members of South Gate who demonstrate a strong, ongoing commitment to the life and ministry of the church through regular worship attendance, involvement in a small group, and financial support.
You may submit nominations on the tear-off section of the Sunday bulletin and place the form in one of the wood response boxes located at each of the main doors of the
worship center, or you may email your responses to
HRNominations@southgate.org
. All forms must be signed, with only one submission per church member.
If you have questions about what is ahead for South Gate, please email:
HUMAN RESOURCES TEAM:
hrteam@southgate.org
STAFF:
Worship Minister Derick Mickan:
dmickan@southgate.org
Student Minister Robert Varner:
rvarner@southgate.org
Children's Minister Brandi Melvin:
bmelvin@southgate.org
Interim Minister of Discipleship & Assimilation P.K. Hinkle:
pkhinkle@southgate.org
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This Sunday, we will be observing the Lord's Supper during the morning worship service. Begin now to prepare your heart for a very special worship service!
Note: All of the bread that will be served is gluten-free.
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Celebrate "Souper" Bowl Sunday on Super Bowl Sunday, February 2! Bring canned goods or other non-perishable food for Grand Oak Mission to the tub in the fellowship hall!
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NEW in the library this week!
On DVD:
Overcomer
—From the Kendrick Brothers, an inspirational movie filled with faith, humor and heart. A high school basketball coach loses his team, questions his own worth, and then is challenged by his principal to coach cross country, a sport he doesn’t know or like, and help the least likely runner take on the biggest race of the year. Rated PG
The Pilgrim’s Progress
—Based on John Bunyan’s epic masterpiece. Similar to an animated version of
The Lord of the Rings
, but with a storyline that challenges believers to stay true to Christ through all the trials and temptations this world has to offer. Rated PG
CHILDREN’S BOOK
Goodbye, Friend! Hello, Friend!
, by Cori Doerrfeld. A gentle story about two best friends experiencing the difficulty of change and the wonder that new beginnings can bring. For ages 4-8
ADULT CHRISTIAN FICTION
Lucy Come Home: A Yada Yada Journey of Hope
(from the
House of Hope
series), by Dave & Neta Jackson. Lucy Tucker has been on the streets of Chicago for 50 years. Why won’t she come home?
From Your SG Library Team
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Mission Month!
At South Gate, our mission is
Equipping Every Believer to
Go
and
Make Disciples!
During the month of February, we will focus on our local, regional, national, and international mission efforts!
Each Sunday, we will have a special guest speaker:
Feb.2–
Pastor Hosea Bilyeu, The Wells of Joy
Feb. 9–
Pastor Toni Georgiev, Macedonia
Feb. 16–
Pastor Jonathan McGuire, Bridge of Faith Community Church
Feb. 23–
Multicultural Specialist Judith Gonzalez
Mar. 1–
Dr. Michael Haynes, Director of Missions, Greene County Baptist Association
On
March 7
, we will end our celebration month with a Mission Luau!
Come dressed in your tackiest tourist outfit and get ready to travel around the world with missions! Tickets go on sale in the fellowship hall on February 2nd!
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There are two women's events coming up! Ladies, get a group of your friends together and spend some time growing closer to the Lord and with each other!
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Jesus Everyday Women's Conference
March 27-28
South Haven Baptist Church
Featuring Lisa Whittle, author of six books, including "Put Your Warrior Boots On," and founder of
Ministry Strong
.
Click
HERE
for more information and to register online.
(Discount if registered by March 7 or if registering a group of 5 or more)
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Women of Joy Event
October 2-4
Branson Convention Center
Speakers: Kay Warren, Katherine Wolf, Lisa Harper, & Angie Smith
Musicians: Charles Billingsley & Matthew West
(in concert Saturday night)
Click
HERE
for more information and to register.
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*New Dates & Times!
Tuesdays, February 18–May 12
1-3 pm or 6-8 pm | Room 131
Workbook - $15
It hurts to lose someone. GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life's most difficult experiences. You don't have to go through the grieving process alone. Click
HERE
to register.
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If you would like to submit a prayer request:
- Fill out a green card from the seat backs in the worship center.
- Email your request to prayer@southgate.org.
Please Note:
- Let us know if you would like your request prayed for by the entire church, by the staff & deacons, or only by the staff.
- Church-wide requests will be published on paper for our Wednesday night church-wide prayer time and here in the e-newsletter.
- If you prefer to not have your request here in the newsletter, just make a note of that!
- If you are making a request concerning someone else, make sure you have their permission to share their request.
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If you want to receive reminders & important announcements by text from South Gate, text any of the key words below to:
417-228-8222
ANNOUNCEMENTS
To receive church-wide announcement reminders
WEATHER
To receive notices of weather cancellations
KIDS
To receive reminders for families in Children’s Ministry
SGP
To receive reminders for families in Student Ministry
Various ministries will use this same number for their groups. You will receive the key words for those groups from specific ministry leaders.
You can also use the same number to give by text message. Some examples of giving key words are:
GIVE
(amount)
Donates the specified amount to the General Fund
DEBT
(amount)
Donates the specified amount to Free in Three
ASSIST
(amount)
Donates the specified amount to the Benevolent Fund
See a complete list of text codes by logging in at https://southgate.onlinegiving.org/donate/textgiving
Note:
If you were signed up for weather or prayer notifications previously, you will need to sign up with our new system!
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If you left something at church, stop by the Lost & Found and pick it up!
It's located in the workroom on the shelf on the back wall! The workroom is the first door on the left as you leave the fellowship hall headed toward the office area.
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SOUTH GATE'S ANIMAL POLICY
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South Gate has a policy regarding animals on the SG campus.
Copies are available in the workroom, or you may click
HERE
to read it.
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We encourage you to enjoy your coffee, other beverages, or food items in the Fellowship Hall! Please do not bring drinks (other than water) or food items into the Worship Center!
Thank you!
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If you become ill or injured while at church, please alert any staff member, teacher, or Security/Medical team member. They will call for the on-call medical person to assist/refer as needed.
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Help us out!
1) Please let your Life Group leader or the church office know if you or someone in your family is experiencing hospitalization or a death or birth within the family. Our ministers and deacons want to care and pray for you.
Salvation, spiritual transformation, or health concerns that you want to be listed on the weekly prayer sheet need to be submitted by Wednesday noon. This is not a confidential document, therefore, please ask permission from the person before sharing their need. Contact the church office anytime if you have an urgent need.
Thank you!
Phone: 417-886-3851
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2) Our deacons desire to care for the needs of the body. They call and visit those who are unable to attend regularly or are alone. If you know of a South Gate member who would be blessed by this ministry of our deacons, please contact the church office to make us aware of the need.
Thank you!
Phone: 417-886-3851
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