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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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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. | |
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, June 2 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 June 2 after our baptismal service to accept these candidates into membership. | |
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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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Kingdom Rock Choir
Join us for a musical ride through Philippians on May 19 when the Kingdom Rock Kids’ Choir presents “Joy Ride.” This presentation will start at 6 pm in the chapel. Every song lyrically captures a section from the book of Philippians. No tickets necessary.
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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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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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Join other Legacy members on a short trip to MSU's Abrams Planetarium to see the wonders of the Aurora Borealis. We will meet at the Church at 10 am and drive to the Planetarium together. After the wonderful show we will go to the Pizza House for lunch and return to the Church around 3 pm. The cost for lunch and the Planetarium is $20. Please sign up at the Legacy board and pay Terri in advance if possible. | | | |
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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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We will need many volunteers for VBS! Please begin praying for how you could be involved. We are looking for volunteers to help with Elementary, Nursery & Preschool kids, Crafts, Snacks & Greeting. Online sign-up for teen and adult volunteers will begin April 26 and end June 9th. Please go to the table either in the Gathering space or near the Library to get answers to your questions and to pick up invitations and prayer reminders. | | |
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Men in Prayer will be Saturday, May 4, at 8:30 AM. We will meet in person in the Fireside Room. Find more information on the South Church Men’s Ministry Facebook page or contact Pastor Tim at tvanloh@southlife.org.
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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. | |
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Please join us in welcoming Lisa Payton to the South Church office staff! Lisa will be taking the place of Pat Cannon as the financial secretary ministry assistant. You can thank Pat for her service to our church, and give Lisa a warm welcome!
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