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In
attempting to create a legacy to
leave with The Church at Southside,
it is my desire that we become a
people who are "Bible Literate".
So many churches today are not.
In so doing we have developed a
curriculum that will accomplish this
purpose in the lives of our members
who will avail themselves of the
opportunity to do just that.
This is the reason I have involved
each member of the ministerial staff
in the program of Bible centered
teaching and preaching. It is
my responsibility to protect this
pulpit from heresy and doctrinal
liberalism. This applies to
the pastors as well as guest
speakers. When people enter
here they can know what they hear is
"the whole truth and nothing but the
truth" from God's Holy and Inspired
Word. You would be surprised
at the number of pulpits that are
occupied by philosophers and social
workers instead of Gospel Bible
preachers who preach the word in its
truth and purity.
With
this in mind, we teach and preach
that gospel, "once delivered unto
the saints" (Jude 3). Our
testimony stands with the Apostle
Paul who declared: "And I, brethren,
when I came to you, came not with
excellency of speech or of wisdom,
declaring unto you the testimony of
God. For I determined not to
know anything among you (except)
Jesus Christ and Him crucified.
And I was with you in weakness and
in fear, and in much trembling.
And my speech and my preaching were
not with enticing words of man's
wisdom, but in demonstration of the
spirit and of power; that your faith
should not stand in the wisdom of
men, but in the power of God."
(1 Corinthians 2:1-5)
Sunday mornings
at
9:30 am, in-depth
Bible study is taught by Assistant
Pastor Buddy Lear, with verse by
verse commentary.
At the
10:30 am
worship service the message is
always Bible based on the premise of
ll Timothy 3:16-17: "All
scripture is given by inspiration of
God, and is profitable for doctrine,
for reproof, for correction, for
instruction in righteousness, that
the man of God may be perfect
(complete), thoroughly furnished
unto all good works."
Also at
10:30
am we have Children's Church for
ages 3 to 3rd grade, lead by Bob and
Becky Lear. This is an
exciting step in providing the
children of our neighborhood a fun
place to learn about God's love for
them.
Our
Bible Reading Lab is at
5:00 pm.
This is our new concept where we
meet around the table as a church
family and read, without commentary,
several chapters of scripture in a 45
minute time frame...this is our
effort to feed your "inner spirit"
person. It is truly "soul
food".
Then
Assistant Pastor Buddy Lear leads us
at 6:00 pm
in a Bible centered discipleship
service.
Finally,
on Thursday evenings at
7:00 pm,
the Pastor's Bible Study features
in-depth, verse by verse study of a
portion of the Word of God.
Our prayer time, starts at
6:00 pm,
preceding the Bible Study.
Special
Events and Opportunities for Service
Looking Ahead to
Special Events coming in August:
On
Sunday, August
3rd, Gordon Jensen,
International Evangelist, Singer and
Songwriter, will be at the
10:30 am
Worship Service. He will be
sharing the Gospel message in word and
music. Some of the most
notable songs he wrote are:
"Redemption Draweth Nigh", "I Should
Have Been Crucified", "Tears are a
Language", "Written in Red", "Jesus
Will Outshine Them All", and many
more.
Then on
Sunday, August
31st, "Southern Harmony", a
new southern gospel music ministry
based in Ocala will be ministering
at the 10:30
am Worship Service.
"Southern Harmony consists of
veteran gospel music singer and
songwriter Earleene Roberts and
singer, songwriter Bob Paxton.
Mark
your calendar now so you don't miss
either of these special events.
Happenings in July:
Each Saturday of the month
8:00 am:
Assist the Servant's Heart ministry
in packing and delivering food boxes
for single mom families in our area.
See Becky Lear for more information.
Each Tuesday of the month
7:00 pm:
"The
Pulse Church" is conducting a
service in our sanctuary
each week. This
service is led by
Pastor Tim Goad. It is a 'contemporary' Praise and
Worship Service with a Bible message
by Pastor Goad. Everyone in
the Southside congregation is
invited to attend.
Thursday, July
17th
We will resume our Prayer
Meetings at 6:00 pm followed by the
Pastor's Bible Study in 1 John at
7:00 pm.
Saturday, July 19th
9:30 am:
Meet at the church for a
visitation/work day.
Sunday
evening services are temporarily
suspended for the summer. We
will not meet in the evening during
July or August but will resume on
September 7th.
Outreach
Ministry and Mission opportunities:
If you would like to
participate in our Food
Ministries there are two
boxes set up for donations in the
room by the sanctuary foyer.
The
first box is for Elizabeth Ratliff,
a missionary to the people of
Zambia. She really appreciates
all the things we have sent to her
and her fellow missionaries.
We send food items and other things
which are impossible to get where
she is. Suggested items for
Elizabeth are: Splenda,
sugar-free jello, soft tortilla
wraps, sugar-free gum, nuts,
raisins, dry beans, and zip lock
gallon size freezer bags.
Please
check the more detailed list posted
on her box or see Lori
Sunday with any questions.
The
second box is for Servant's Heart. Each Saturday
two to four people from Southside
assist Servant's Heart by packing
and delivering boxes of groceries to
single mothers who are in need.
The MOST
needed items are
bathroom
tissue and powdered
milk (packages with
individual pouches are best).
Canned goods and nonperishable items
are also needed and appreciated.
If you would like to participate in
packing boxes or delivering them,
please see Becky Lear.
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