It’s Not Supposed To Be This Way
In this six-session Bible study you will find a safe place to share your disappointments, gain biblical insight to get you through painful situations, and life-giving perspectives for living between Eden and eternity.
Life often looks very different than we hoped or expected. Some events may simply catch us off guard for a moment, but others shatter us completely. At times like these, it’s easy to feel disappointed and disillusioned and to wonder about the reality of God’s goodness.
So what do you do when God’s timing seems questionable, his lack of intervention hurtful, and his promises doubtful?
Our disappointments can be the divine appointments our souls need to radically encounter God.
- Learn how to better process unmet expectations and other painful situations.
- Train ourselves to recognize the three strategies of the enemy so we can stand strong and persevere through unsettling relationships and uncertain outcomes.
- Discover the secret of remaining trustful when God seems to give us more than we can handle.
- Shift our suspicion that God is cruel or unfair to the biblical assurance that God is protecting and preparing us for what’s next.
- Know how to encourage a friend and help her navigate hard realities with real help from God’s truth.
Wednesdays: 6:30 pm, Beginning April 5th Room 201, facilitated by Faith Opper, Study Guide $14
Loss of a Spouse is a stand-alone, two-hour, GriefShare seminar on May 4,2023. Room 111. 6-8 pm. The death of a spouse brings a unique kind of pain. This powerful event offers care and support to grieving spouses.
The 13 week GriefShare program begins May 11, 2023. You don’t have to got hrough the grieving process alone. Find help at GriefShare. Be a part of a caring group of people who will walk alongside each other through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Thursdays 6-8 pm. Room 111
To RSVP for both GriefShare and the Loss of the Spouse workshop, text or call Jackie 517-622-0024 or Tami 517-281-7631
1ST & 3RD FRIDAYS EACH MONTH
SPUR: SPIRITUAL PROMPTING
UNTO RIGHTEOUSNESS
7 AM – 8 AM at Panera Bread in Frandor
SPUR is devoted to prompting spiritual growth and leadership among men. Spur is made up of meaningful times of prayer, Bible study, book study, sharing, learning and growing in our walk with Jesus. New believer or seasoned believer, if you want to learn how to walk with Jesus, come join us and we will learn and grow together. New men, age 21+, are always welcome and can jump in anytime.
For information, please contact Brian Chapman at zootie7.22@gmail.com
Pursuing Christ in the midst of your daily life
Join us for amazing virtual teaching by some of our favorite Bible teachers!
Jennifer Rothschild / Jen Wilkin / Jada Edwards / Kristi McLelland / Elizabeth Woodson
Friday evening: May 5th
Doors open at 6 PM
Sessions 1 & 2 at 6:30 PM, closing around 9pm
Saturday morning: May 6th
Coffee & Cake 8 AM
Sessions 3, 4 & 5 at 8:30 AM closing around 12:45 pm
Registration begins April 16th
$12.00 at the WM Gazebo
$15.00 online or at the door
An optional sleep-over Friday night is being planned for those who want to hang out after the conference and rough it in the Student Center. Snacks, games, and fun with the girls. Just bring an air mattress and pillow and join the fun.
Men’s Prayer
Each month, Men of South gather for prayer the first Saturday, in room 205 and over Zoom online at 8:30AM. This Saturday will be a much-needed, powerful time of joining together in prayer. Men, please come, and let’s pray for revival for our church, our city, our state, our country and our world.“The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” James 5:16
Pursuing Christ in the midst of your daily life
Join us for amazing virtual teaching by some of our favorite Bible teachers!
Jennifer Rothschild / Jen Wilkin / Jada Edwards / Kristi McLelland / Elizabeth Woodson
Friday evening: May 5th
Doors open at 6 PM
Sessions 1 & 2 at 6:30 PM, closing around 9pm
Saturday morning: May 6th
Coffee & Cake 8 AM
Sessions 3, 4 & 5 at 8:30 AM closing around 12:45 pm
Registration begins April 16th
$12.00 at the WM Gazebo
$15.00 online or at the door
An optional sleep-over Friday night is being planned for those who want to hang out after the conference and rough it in the Student Center. Snacks, games, and fun with the girls. Just bring an air mattress and pillow and join the fun.
Spring Cleaning? South Church is having a paint drive on Saturday, May 6th & Tuesday, May 9th from 10 am to 2 pm. We are looking for donations of paint thinners or acrylic, latex, or oil-based paint. Partial buckets are welcome. Please take your donations to the barn (just West of the church) during the scheduled times. While you are there, take the opportunity for a tour of the barn and see what goes on behind the scenes.
We are currently offering two morning services – the Creative Service in the Chapel, and the Balanced Service in the Worship Center. Adult Bible Communities, children’s ministries and nursery are offered during both services.
9:30AM Balanced Service, Worship Center
11:00AM Creative Service, Chapel
Depending on the time of year, other programs are offered simultaneously with the services. Click below for what interests you.
Sunday Morning Schedule
Adult Bible Communities (ABCs) are a great place to connect and study the Word on Sunday mornings. Join an ABC this Fall. Groups of varied stages of life focus on learning God’s Word together. For more information, visit our website or contact Pastor Keith Sova at keithsova@southlife.org
The Kingdom Rock Choir will resume rehearsals on Sunday evenings starting on September 18th at 6 pm. This kids’ choir is for students from 3rd grade to 7th grade. Registration is $30 for each semester.
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