Please Notice: Due to illness, this event will be postponed!
On Saturday November 3 at 4:00 pm, Mark and Ginger Whitacre (markwhitacre.com) will present the first in our series of community-oriented events called “Lansing Talks.” These are opportunities for our church and community to hear intriguing stories of unique challenges from people of faith in the public spotlight.
Mark Whitacre was played by Matt Damon in the Hollywood movie “The Informant” which loosely told the story of his life before he came to Christ. As a result of participating in an international price fixing scheme with Archer Daniels Midland and embezzling 9 Million dollars, he served 9 years in prison.
Thanks to their faith in Christ, and mentorship by Chuck Colson, their marriage survived. Come hear their story and have the opportunity to share in a meaningful conversation with your friends by simply asking “What did you think?”
Mexico – November 2018 This group of High School, College and Adult individuals travel to Mexico each year during Thanksgiving week. Mexico Caravan Ministries is a missions mobilization ministry hosting short term, home-building mission trips in Tijuana. Most of what they do involves construction – may include building 12′ x 12′ shelters for those who don’t have adequate housing, putting on roofs, laying cement, etc. Large group teaching times are planned with a strong focus on missions – a whole new understanding of the Great Commission, the 10/40 window and what their responsibility is in fulfilling it. Sign up will begin this summer.
On Saturday April 27th at 4:00 pm, Mark and Ginger Whitacre (markwhitacre.com) will present the first in our series of community-oriented events called “Lansing Talks.” These are opportunities for our church and community to hear intriguing stories of unique challenges from people of faith in the public spotlight.
Mark Whitacre was played by Matt Damon in the Hollywood movie “The Informant” which loosely told the story of his life before he came to Christ. As a result of participating in an international price fixing scheme with Archer Daniels Midland and embezzling 9 Million dollars, he served 9 years in prison.
Thanks to their faith in Christ, and mentorship by Chuck Colson, their marriage survived. Come hear their story and have the opportunity to share in a meaningful conversation with your friends by simply asking “What did you think?”
Mexico Mission Trip Opportunity A multi-generational trip is being planned for November 22-30 (Thanksgiving week) to build houses for Mexican families. Informational meeting will be held May 19 at 12:25pm in room 111. Visit the table in the Gathering or contact Roger Gray at (517) 624-8109 or by e-mail for more information.
At 6:00 pm Sunday, September 22, Jason Hanson will present the second in our series of Lansing Talks, stories worth sharing. Hanson, who enjoyed a twenty-one-year career with the Detroit Lions, is noted for being one of the NFL’s most productive kickers and a devout Christian. Please come hear his incredible story and about what the gospel has meant in his life. He speaks with clarity, humor, and humility. You won’t be disappointed. Contact Pastor Tim for more information. tvanloh@southlife.org
Mexico – November 2021. This group of High School, College and Adult individuals travel to Mexico each year during Thanksgiving week. Mexico Caravan Ministries is a missions mobilization ministry hosting short term, home-building mission trips in Tijuana. Most of what they do involves construction – may include building 12′ x 12′ shelters for those who don’t have adequate housing, putting on roofs, laying cement, etc. Large group teaching times are planned with a strong focus on missions – a whole new understanding of the Great Commission, the 10/40 window and what their responsibility is in fulfilling it. 
Mexico Trip Informational meeting for those interested in the short-termMexico trip during the week of ThanksgivingSunday, July 24 at 12:15 pm in room 201. For more information, visit the table in the Gathering, and/or contact RogerGray at rogergray.home@yahoo.com
Learn about and engage with global missions on this trip to Tijuana, Mexico.
• Info meeting via Zoom on Thursday, June 29 at 7 PM.
Frank Tanana will resume our series of Lansing Talks – stories worth sharing. Tanana, who enjoyed a twenty-one year career in Major League Baseball (eight years with the Tigers), was born again in 1983 and became a leader among baseball’s Christian community. In retirement, he has continued to serve the Lord as an elder in his church, assisting the Tigers’ chaplain, and leading Bible studies. Please come hear his incredible story and about how the gospel changed his life. Contact Pastor Tim for more information: tvanloh@southlife.org
How a November day in 1983 put Frank Tanana’s life on track – mlive.com