ministry highlights
South Church’s ministries are active. Join us by taking part in our upcoming and continuing events.
“Thanks for checking out our website! Our mission at South is to glorify God by making disciples of Jesus Christ. The way we do this is by teaching the Bible, which is how God has revealed Himself to us. Wherever you are at in your relationship to God, we would love to help you take the next step in growing closer to Him!” – Pastor Keith Sova
upcoming events
The next events coming up; find the details below.
Impact Lansing is a great combination of summer camp and service projects that takes place right here at South and in our Lansing community. Middle school students are engaged in a week of relationship building, serving our community, and intense competition.
This year, registration will be slightly different for students attending with South Church. We are requiring all students wanting to attend to write an essay application, to be reviewed by Pastor Joel. If accepted, students will be able to attend with South.
This camp is for exiting 6-8th graders (kids who were in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade during the 2024-25 school year), and takes place July 13-19. The cost is all-inclusive. To grab the early bird price of $269, register before May 19. After May 19, the price will increase to $299. Registration ends June 22.
If you’d like more information on how to apply, contact Jessica at jdoerr@southlife.org.
Parents, grandparents, small groups, and others looking to serve –
Come prepare or serve a meal to our middle school campers during the week of Impact Lansing (July 13-19). We need help with breakfast, lunch, and dinner, every day of the week. Find a day/time that fits your schedule via the Signup Genius link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44ADAC2FA5FFC61-50102241-impact#/ Contact Terri in the church office with any questions.
In order to hold Impact Lansing at a reasonable cost, we are asking for some donations. There is a link below with a list of items. You can donate a desserts as well. We are looking for cookies, brownies, cupcakes, or toppings for ice cream.
Non-Perishable DonationsAbout Impact Lansing
Who: This camp is for exiting 6-8th graders (kids who were in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade during the 2024-25 school year)
Where: We all “camp out” the entire week at South Church.
When: July 13-19, 2025
What: Impact Lansing is a great combination of summer camp and service projects that takes place right here at South and in our Lansing community. Students will spend their mornings serving at different locations around Lansing, their afternoons in team competitions at the church, and their evenings in chapel. Come enjoy a week of relationship building, serving our community, and intense competition.
Cost: To grab the early bird price of $269, register before May 19. After May 19, the price will increase to $299. The cost is all-inclusive. If cost is an issue, please reach out to Joel about our scholarship fund.
Registration: This year, registration will be slightly different for students attending with South Church. See below for instructions. Registration ends June 22.
Sample Daily Schedule
7:30 – Lights On
8:00 – Breakfast
8:30 – Chapel (morning devotions and service project assignment)
9:15 – 12:00 – Service Projects
12:30 – Lunch
1:30 – 4:30 – Team Competitions
4:30 – Free Time
5:30 – Dinner
6:30 – Chapel/Small Groups
9:00 – Showers/Snack/Free Time (students are driven over to Great Lakes Christian College for showers)
10:30 – In Rooms/Get Ready for Bed
11:00 – Lights Out!
Women’s Break Away – July 17, 2025
Register at:
maranathamichigan.org/event/womens-summer-breakaway-2025/
Contact Maranatha directly for all questions and information.
Speaker:
Jennifer Rothschild
Time:
July 17, 9:30am – 3:30pm. $50 includes lunch
Location:
Maranatha Bible & Missionary Conference, 4759 Lake Harbor Rd., Norton Shores, MI 49441 – If you are willing to drive / or need a ride, please sign up at the gazebo. A carpool sign-up sheet is available at the gazebo.
Join the Legacy group on a trip to The Gospel Barn in Hillsdale Saturday July 19 to see Triumphant Quartet & Scotty Inman. We will meet at 10:30 AM at South and carpool to the Gospel Barn. We will have dinner at their snack shop. Dinner will be on your own. They have BBQ sandwiches, hot dogs, chips, and other items.
The cost is $20.00 for the show.
latest broadcasts
These are the latest sermons, services and videos from our pastoral staff for South Church.
July 6, 2025
“Rejoice in Your Lot”
Ecclesiastes 5:8 – 6:9
Pastor Keith Sova
Mitchigander Jones and the Researchers of Truth – Kingdom Rock Choir
December 18, 2022 PM
Mitchigander Jones and the Researchers of Truth
Kingdom Rock Choir