This fall we will begin our 41st year of Awana. We will need a team of volunteers to serve in this ministry of teaching children God’s Truth. Please let us know if you’d be interested in learning about serving at Awana by contacting Kathy Risch (Krisch@southlife.org)
Wednesday Evening Prayer and Bible Study (men & women)
6:30 – 7:30 pm in room 111
How thankful we are to be able to approach the Lord in prayer, and how desperately we need Him! Please join the pastors for prayer followed by a rich time in the Word. All are welcome.
The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.
James 5:16
“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful…..” (Colossians 4:2)
For more information, please contact Pastor Doug Phillips at dphillips@southlife.org.
Wednesday Evening Men’s Study
6:30 – 8:00 PM in Room 228
Come, join us as we read and discuss Proverbs. This is a rich time of discussion and a great opportunity to connect with each other. Together, we will grow in our walk with the Lord.
For more information, please contact Dick Ranshaw 517.420.0304 or Dan Sutter 517.488.6633
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, January 4- March 21, 2024. room 111. 6-8 pm. Please RSVP by call or text to Jackie Hudson 517-622-0024 or Tami Warren 517-281-7631
Race schedule for Friday night:
6:15 Sparks Girls
7:00 Sparks Boys
7:30 T&T Girls
8:00 T&T Boys
Please arrive 10 minutes before your race for Check-In.
ALL cars must be left at the church on Wed. night. Check-In station will be by the Library. Drop your child off at their class and then check in your car(s). Check-in opens at 6pm for Awana workers and 6:20 for families. Check-in closes at 8:15.
Parenting on the Gospel Line is back! Please join other moms and dads and parents-to-be for a gospel centered discussion on parenthood. Pastor Tim and Naomi host each session in their home the last Friday night of January, February, March, and April. RSVP by emailing tvanloh@southlife.org. Session One topic will be “Six Things Kids Need from Parents” by Adam Young.
Zooming in is also an option.
Popcorn is provided as well as money to offset childcare.
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
Equippers kicks off on Sunday, January 14 and continues through March 17.
Ephesians 4:11-12 “And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ…”
Are you equipped for the Christian life? Whether new to the faith or a seasoned believer, we all need to be continually equipped for ministry, which is why we organize the “Equippers” series each year.
The authentic Christian life is an integration of knowing, being, and doing, which is why the Equippers courses are divided into the three content areas described below. Please take time to explore and register today Equippers_https://southlife.org/wp-content/uploads/Equippers_BRO_2024.pdf
Bible/Theology courses will focus on knowing God through His Word—the Bible. These courses will equip you to know God more deeply as you study His Word.
- BT 202- Bible Exposition Room 205
Spiritual Formation courses will focus on being a more mature follower of Christ. These courses will equip you to be more confident and consistent in living the Christian life as you are led by God’s Word and Spirit.
- SF 102 – Walking with God through Pain and Suffering (New) Chapel
- SF 210 – Spiritual Protection Room 206
Ministry Training courses will focus on doing the works of service which God has planned for you. These courses will equip you to do the ministry activities which are commanded in His Word.
- MT 101 – Learning to Labor Room 201
- MT 201 – How to Share Foundations in One-to-One Discipleship Room 204
- MT 250 – Growing Together (New) Boardroom
- MT 260 – Caring Well for One Another (New) Student Ministry Center
- MT 310 – The Engagement Project Fireside Room
Equippers meets on Sunday Nights
6:00pm…Equippers Courses (Classrooms)
7:15pm…Equippers Courses (Classrooms) End
Nursery is available during Equippers for Infant – Pre-K.
If you plan to use the nursery during Equippers you must sign up for 1 week (of the 9) to serve.