Please join us in praying for people in our lives to become followers of Jesus. We will be meeting on Tuesdays in the Office Conference room at 8:30 am and Wednesdays via Zoom at 8 am. Contact Pastor Tim to join at tvanloh@southlife.org.
·Join others in praying for people in our lives to become followers of Jesus
·Tuesdays, in the office conference room at 8:30 am and Wednesdays via Zoom at 8 am
·Contact Pastor Tim to join
Widower’s Bible Study
3:30-4:30PM in the Fireside room
Widowers, come join Dick Ranshaw for an informal study of Hebrews. This is a rich time studying God’s Word and a great opportunity to connect with each other. Together, we will grow in our walk with the Lord.
For more information, contact Dick Ranshaw for more information rranshaw46@gmail.com 517.420.0304
This fall we will begin our 42nd 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 Men’s Study
6:30 – 8:00 PM in Room 228
Come, join us as we read and discuss the book of John. 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
Luke In The Land by Kristi McLelland
In our Bibles, we have four Gospels describing Jesus’s time on earth: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The land of Israel—the place Jesus walked and taught during His earthly ministry—is often referred to as the “fifth Gospel.” Follow Kristi McLelland through Israel as we study snapshots from the Gospel of Luke to see where the stories of the Bible took place. Over 7 sessions in this Bible study workbook, challenge the way you read the accounts of Jesus through teaching videos that take you to locations in Israel like Bethlehem, the Sea of Galilee, Gethsemane, Jerusalem, and the road to Emmaus. Along the way, you’ll see how Jesus, the Messiah, brought His kingdom to earth for everybody.
Wednesdays, 6:30 pm – Room 201
Beginning March 12th
Workbook $25.00 with video access
Facilitated by Tiffany Wilkinson and Emma Waltz
*Nursery, Awana and Youth activities are available for women attending the study.
Luke In The Land by Kristi McLelland
In our Bibles, we have four Gospels describing Jesus’s time on earth: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The land of Israel—the place Jesus walked and taught during His earthly ministry—is often referred to as the “fifth Gospel.” Follow Kristi McLelland through Israel as we study snapshots from the Gospel of Luke to see where the stories of the Bible took place. Over 7 sessions in this Bible study workbook, challenge the way you read the accounts of Jesus through teaching videos that take you to locations in Israel like Bethlehem, the Sea of Galilee, Gethsemane, Jerusalem, and the road to Emmaus. Along the way, you’ll see how Jesus, the Messiah, brought His kingdom to earth for everybody.
Thursdays, 6:30 pm – Board Room
Beginning March 27th
Workbook $25.00 with video access
Facilitated by Carolyn Riley, Eileen Ellis & Sue Quiroga
The pathway to church membership begins Sunday, April 26, 2025. Come, learn more about membership at South. Enjoy a great discussion, fellowship, and light refreshments with our pastors and deacons. 3 Sunday sessions will follow at 9:30 am on April 27, May 4, and May 11. Please RSVP: use the connection card on your worship folder, call Terri at 517 322 2000, or register on the form below.
Church Membership
Church membership is about belonging to one another and becoming like Jesus. It is the way for individual Christians to make their formal commitment to the South Church family. In becoming a church member, individuals express their submission to the leadership of the church in accordance with the teaching of Scripture and the doctrinal statement of South Church.
Requirements for South Church Membership:
- Personal profession of faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
- Committed to corporate worship and personal devotion to Christ and His Word.
- Baptism as a believer—at South Church we practice believer’s baptism by immersion. According to the command of Jesus himself and consistent with New Testament teaching, those who have consciously turned from their sin and put their personal faith in Jesus Christ should be baptized as an outward sign of their commitment to Him as Savior and Lord.
- Membership Course—attend The Membership Course that is normally offered three times during the year.
Please RSVP using the form below one week prior.
Baptism Classes are coming up for those who are interested in being baptized at our next baptismal service on June 1, 2025. Attend both April 27 and May 4 classes. 9:30 am-10:30 am in Room 202.
Ways to register: Call Terri in the church office at (517) 322-2000, turn in a connection card or let us know you plan to attend the baptism preparation courses with the form below.
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.
