If you enjoy sewing or helping, this is a great way to use your talents. This group of ladies meets the second Thursday of each month (September – May) at the church at 9:00am. A potluck lunch is served at noon, followed by devotions and a business meeting.
Types of sewing projects:
- Quilt squares are cut, pieced and tied-off into quilts for missionaries, organizations and needy people
- Goody-bags are made and filled with grooming items for children at Youth Haven Ranch
- Bibs and lap robes are made for nursing homes
- Bags are made for walkers
Come, watch CS Lewis: The Most Reluctant Convert. January 12, 2023 Movie 2-4 pm. This is a great movie, starring an admired acquaintance of Pastor Don. Book/Puzzle exchange begins at 1 pm. Drop off a great Christian book(s), and pick up a new one(s) for winter reading –C.S. Lewis books especially prized! You may bring puzzles as well. RSVP to Marilyn 322 2000 or sign up at the Legacy information board near room 111. $2.00 donation to help cover costs will be appreciated.You can watch a teaser for the movie at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fvLEVI5e6c
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 5- March 30, 2023. 6-8 pm in room 111. Please RSVP by call or text to Jackie Hudson 517-622-0024 or Tami Warren 517-281-7631
Gather with other women the 2nd Saturday of each month as we pray for the ministries of our church, community and world. We are will be meeting in person. Join us upstairs in room 205 at 8:30 am for an hour.
The pathway to church membership begins Saturday, January 14, 2023. Come, learn more about membership at South. Enjoy a great discussion, fellowship, and bagels with our pastors and deacons. Three Sunday sessions will follow at 9:35 am on Jan 15, Jan 22 and Jan 29.
Please RSVP: use the connection card on your worship folder, call Marilyn 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.
Sunday, Sep 24 at 9:35-10:45 am Session 2
Sunday, Oct 1 at 9:35-10:45 am Session 3
Sunday, Oct 8 at 9:35-10:45 am Session 4
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 March 5, 2023. Attend both January 15 & 22 classes. 9:35 am-10:35 am in room 207.
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.
Sunday Morning Schedule
The pathway to church membership begins Saturday, January 14, 2023. Come, learn more about membership at South. Enjoy a great discussion, fellowship, and bagels with our pastors and deacons. Three Sunday sessions will follow at 9:35 am on Jan 15, Jan 22 and Jan 29.
Please RSVP: use the connection card on your worship folder, call Marilyn 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.
Sunday, Sep 24 at 9:35-10:45 am Session 2
Sunday, Oct 1 at 9:35-10:45 am Session 3
Sunday, Oct 8 at 9:35-10:45 am Session 4
Please RSVP using the form below one week prior.
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 15 and continues through March 26.
Click here to Submit a survey about the Equippers class you attended.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_2023.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 201 – Going Deeper: Skills and Resources for Understanding Biblical Christianity (New) Room 202
- BT 301- A Study in the Psalms (New) Chapel
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 – The Man Christ Jesus Zoom Option (New) Room 201
- SF 130 – Technology in the Light of the Gospel Room 206
- SF 150 – Sex and Sexuality (New) Student Ministry Center
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 –Two Ways to Live (New) Room 205
- MT 201 –Dynamic Impact of One-to-One Ministry Room 204
- MT 202 – God’s Heart for the Nations (Zoom Option) Room 207
- MT 250 – Practicing Christian Hospitality (New) Boardroom
- MT 310 – The Engagement Project (New) 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.