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?”
South is gathering volunteers to reach out into our community and serve, being ambassadors for Christ. Delta Township is sponsoring a fun, family-friendly festival called Delta Rocks on Saturday, June 22nd. We will serve, spreading out across the festival, wearing South Fest t-shirts. These t-shirts will be a great conversation starter. Let’s invite our neighbors to South’s super-fun events, VBS and South Fest.
Calling ALL ambassadors! Register at the table in the Gathering Space or sign up below. Sign up deadline June 9
A Night of Putting and Ice Cream is Friday, July 26. This outreach event for adults will be held at Hawk Hollow’s Little Hawk Putting course. The event will benefit the Lansing City Rescue Mission. Bring your friends to hear what the Mission does and how they can have hope that does not disappoint.
The cost is $20.00/person. Buy your tickets at the table in the Gathering Space on July 8.
OUTREACH EVENT: Lansing Lugnuts Faith & Family Night, Friday, August 16. Seated in our very own South Church section, the Chevy Terrace, we will enjoy all-you-can-eat food and soft drinks, 6:00 PM. Game time, 7:05pm. Fireworks after dark. This is an awesome opportunity to invite guests, friends who are not yet Christ followers, to enjoy an evening with you and your church family. The setting? Super-fun and informal. The goal? Great interaction, a time to connect. Lawn seats and picnic tables will be perfect for easy mixing and mingling. Cost: $25.00. Please pay by check. Bonus! A limited number of free tickets will be made available for you to offer your unchurched guests.
Who will YOU invite? On Sunday morning, visit the table in the gathering space to buy your tickets. During the week, stop by the church office to buy your tickets. Contact Pastor Tim for more information.
South offers an English as a Second Language class on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in Room 119. The class is free! Please try to think of someone in your neighborhood that you could invite. Give them a brochure (available at the Welcome Desk) and ask them to give it to someone else who might be interested. Transportation is available. Contact Pastor Tim 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
South offers an English as a Second Language class on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in Room 119. The class is free! Please try to think of someone in your neighborhood that you could invite. Give them a brochure (available at the Welcome Desk) and ask them to give it to someone else who might be interested. Transportation is available. Contact Pastor Tim for more information.