From the Pastor s Heart

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We are so glad you chose to join us for worship today. Our prayer is that you will discover the presence of God as we worship together.

1 We have chosen the way of truth. Psalm 119:30 VOLUME 2 September 29, 2013 NUMBER 39 From the Pastor s Heart Greetings Southside Family, If you are visiting with us today, let me be the first to extend a word of welcome to you. We are so glad you chose to join us for worship today. Our prayer is that you will discover the presence of God as we worship together. May you discover that Southside is alive and vibrant due to a love for a risen Savior. Please make plans to be back tonight for "Church on the Street". We will meet at 5pm in the sanctuary for a brief time of worship and prayer. The church will provide brochures and Gospel tracts to pass out. We have been studying the book of Acts on Sunday nights and seeing through the scriptures of how the Gospel was spread by word of mouth. The bus and van will be provided if needed to take people to designated places to canvas with the Gospel. For many, we realize that you may not be able to physically walk up and down streets, but we would love for you to come along and be a prayer warrior for those that are taking the Gospel to the streets. Many of you have shared that you have lists of names that you are preparing to go and visit and some have shared that they are going to use this afternoon to make visits that they have been postponing. The staff and I are grateful for your willingness to go and your concern for many in Dothan that are not prepared for the coming of Jesus. We do ask that, if at all possible, you could come to church first this afternoon before you go out to visit. What a great sight it would be to see many gathered together this afternoon before we went out! "Then He said to His disciples, "The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few." Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest."(matthew 9:37-38). What a privilege it is to go in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ! In Christ, Bro. Stacy

In John 13:35, Jesus says "By this will all men know that you are my disciples, if you have love one for another.

2 Dear Southsiders, Thoughts from Bro. Kevin If you're visiting with us today, thank you so much for coming! I pray that you are welcomed and feel the love of Christ through the wonderful church family here at Southside that my family and I felt our first time here. In John 13:35, Jesus says "By this will all men know that you are my disciples, if you have love one for another." That is what we want to model here at SBC, the love of Christ that proves our allegiance to Him! We have a lot of things going on here between now and the end of this year. In order to facilitate easier scheduling of some of the meetings that go along with some of my duties, we will be moving choir practice back to Sunday afternoons for the foreseeable future. We will have Sunday afternoon practices at 4:00 pm beginning the October 6th and we will start looking at our Christmas Cantata that day as well. If you've been out of choir or if you've considered joining, this is a great time to start! October 2nd, we will have a Sunday School teachers and officers meeting in the Choir Room immediately following our Breakout Classes that Wednesday night. This is a critical meeting and we need ALL teachers and helpers to be there if at all possible. As a word to encourage, not to rebuke, let me challenge you to consider that as you are gifted to serve and are placed here at Southside to use your gift, it would be a shame to miss out on making the most of it for the glory of God by not taking advantage of every opportunity to grow. When we have services, meetings, practices, etc. and you're not here, we miss you and you miss out. Please prayerfully consider making a renewed effort to do one of the most important things you can do for God... show up! Blessings, Bro. Kevin MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY September 29th thru October 18th Time Change Beginning October 6 We are going back to Sunday afternoons at 4:00PM! Come join us and sing praises to our Lord! We will be collecting toiletry items for the peanut festival workers. More details soon! 50 YEARS Mr. & Mrs. Fred Cook Their children and grandchildren request the pleasure of your company at the vow renewal and reception Saturday, October 5, 2013 two o clock in the afternoon First Baptist Bascom 4951 Basswood Road Bascom, Florida Darrell Cook (334) September 29, 2013 EXTENDED SESSION WORKERS 9:30 AM Donna Henderson, Monty Clark, Pam Strickland, Kay Stevens, Randy & Deeya Herring 4:45 PM Steve & Gail Watson CHILDREN S CHURCH WORKERS 4yrs. old - 2nd grade: Mel & Pat Strobel

A Moment with Rhonda Happy Sunday morning everyone, Sr. Adults, tomorrow is the big day! We will be leaving for the Jubilee Conference at 5:00 a.m. Please be on time.

3 A Moment with Rhonda Happy Sunday morning everyone, Sr. Adults, tomorrow is the big day! We will be leaving for the Jubilee Conference at 5:00 a.m. Please be on time. Southside family, please pray for us to have a safe trip and a wonderful time of fellowship together. Don't forget to bring your candy for the Fall Corn Maze event. We will be filling bags of candy for the children. If you prefer to give money, that is fine. I will purchase it for you. Our Sr. Adult Choir will be joining Bethel and Memphis again to sing a couple of songs at the Sr. Adult Revival on Oct. 7th. We will have a special practice on next Thurs., Oct. 3rd. We will leave the church at 9:00 a.m. to go to Bethel. Mon., Oct. 7th is another great opportunity to hear great singing and preaching. We will leave the church at 9:00 a.m. to go to Rehobeth Baptist Church for our annual Sr. Adult Revival. Bro. Ted Traylor, pastor of Olive Baptist Church will be preaching. There will be several choirs and opportunities for you to sing-along. Remember, to let me know if you plan to have lunch with us that day. I will need to make some reservations. Our annual Fall Children's event will be held at Aplin Farms on Sun. night, Oct. 20th. This is a CHURCHWIDE event, so everyone bring your canvas chairs so that you can sit around the campfire. We will have music, a devotion, roast marshmallows, enjoy a hotdog supper, and visit the corn maze (if you would like). If you are planning to visit the corn maze, remember to bring a flash light. It will probably be dark. Please make plans to come. I am looking forward to a great time of fellowship. Blessings, Mrs. Rhonda OUTSTANDING OCTOBER SPEAKERS Each Monday Night in October Meal at 5:00 pm Service at 6:30 pm October 7th Dr. Ted Traylor Pastor of Olive Baptist Church Pensacola, FL Music Leader: Chris Grandstaff Kinsey Baptist Church October 14th Dr. Mark LaRue Pastor of Riverview Baptist Church Jackson, TN Music Leader: Tim Willis Ridgecrest Baptist Church October 21st Dr. Adam Dooley Pastor of Dauphin Way Baptist Church - Mobile, AL Music Leaders: Teen Challenge October 28th Dr. Ed Litton Pastor of First Baptist Church - North Mobile Music Leader: Scott White, Woodstock, GA Pastor s Prayer Partners September 29th AM: Rozella Day Candace Bell PM: Jeanette Glover Helping Hands Greeters September 29th Blue Deese Wilton Hughes

VISIT OUR HOME ON THE WEB: www.sbcdothan.org A CHAT WITH MATT Hello Southside Family!!! Our students are signing up for our Winter trip December 31-January 2. We are going to Gatlinburg, TN!

If anyone needs scholarship assistance, please come and see me. We are having a youth mission trip meeting this afternoon at 4pm. It will be in the youth area.

If you have a passion to work with students and want to plug in, please let me know and we will meet together.

4 VISIT OUR HOME ON THE WEB: A CHAT WITH MATT Hello Southside Family!!! Our students are signing up for our Winter trip December 31-January 2. We are going to Gatlinburg, TN! Students can still sign up and turn in deposits any time. The final signup deadline is October 14. Tell friends! Invite friends! Make sure they are signed up to get a spot! If anyone needs scholarship assistance, please come and see me. We are having a youth mission trip meeting this afternoon at 4pm. It will be in the youth area. We will go over our plans for a Summer 2014 international mission trip. I have had several meetings and conversations this week about campus ministry. If you have a passion to work with students and want to plug in, please let me know and we will meet together. Doesn't matter your age or experience, you can make a difference in the life of a student in our church and in our area! Thank you for continuing to pray for our students. We are asking God to do big things this year! Matt Sawyer Student Pastor MEDIA LIBRARY NEWS In memory of Jo Driggers, wife of Truman Driggers You ll Get Through This, by Max Lucado Donors: Faith Sunday School Class In memory of Lee Taylor I, Saul, by Jerry Jenkins Donors: Faith Sunday School Class God Will Carry You Through by Max Lucado When Jesus Wept, by Bodie & Brock Thoene Donors: Homer & Catherine Smith Dear Friends at Southside Baptist Church, Thank you very much for your contribution of $ to Camp ASCCA for campership. We are glad you enjoyed Allison Wetherbee s presentation. Your support of our mission of serving children and adults with disabilities is greatly appreciated. John Stephenson, Administrator Camp ASCCA Dear Southside Baptist Church, During a time like this we realize how much our family and friends mean to us. Your kind expression of sympathy will always be remembered. Thank you so much. Family of Pauline DeVane Powell Wednesday, Oct. 2nd Hoagies, Pasta Salad, Cheese Sticks, Salad Bar, Jell-O Cake Please call church office for reservations and/or cancellations by Monday at noon! HOSPITAL VISITATION TEAM These are members who have hospital visitation for the upcoming weekend, (please call if needed.) October 5th.Patsy McNab October 6th.Steve Henderson

MUSIC MESSAGE Caleb Peacock, David Brannon & Bro. Matt Sawyer Bro.

5 MORNING WORSHIP BAPTISM WORSHIP IN SONG I ll Fly Away WELCOME & PRAYER Bro. Stacy Stafford FELLOWSHIP TIME OFFERTORY PRAYER Paul Woodham OFFERING - CHOIR Your Great Love WORSHIP IN SONG Holy Spirit Rain Down The Stand SPECIAL MUSIC MESSAGE Caleb Peacock, David Brannon & Bro. Matt Sawyer Bro. Stacy Stafford SONG OF RESPONSE Softly and Tenderly CLOSING PRAYER Lamar Glover EVENING WORSHIP SPECIAL TIME TONIGHT 5:00 PM WORSHIP IN SONG Jesus Saves Send the Light WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Bro. Stacy Stafford FELLOWSHIP TIME DISMISS FOR VISITATION OFFERING WILL BE TAKEN BY USHERS AT EXITS AT DISMISSAL

6 WELCOME GREETERS Roger Kelley, Louise Ard, LaMerle Kite, Tim Offet, Willie Parker, Neva Evans, Sybil Walden FIRST IMPRESSION TEAM Elaine Rittenhouse, Hunter Brannon, Larry Holland SOUTHSIDE OFFERING Building Fund. Benevolence.... Plus One.. Men s Ministry... Miscellaneous. Budget Receipts.. Total Offering. YTD Budget Receipts. YTD Actual Spent , , , , , SOUTHSIDE STATISTICS September 22, 2013 SS Enrollment 504 SS Attendance 241 Wed. Night.165 Southside Baptist Church exists to Exalt Jesus through Worship, Evangelize the Lost through our Witness, Exemplify the Savior through Ministry, and Encourage the Saints toward Maturity THIS WEEK AT SOUTHSIDE SUNDAY, September 29th 9:00 AM Library Opens 9:30 AM Bible Study 10:45 AM Morning Worship 12:00 PM Singles Lunch Rodeos 4:00 PM Youth Mission Trip Meeting 5:00 PM CHURCH on the STREET VISITATION (meet in Sanctuary first) 7:00 PM Single Bread MONDAY, September 30th 5:00 AM SR Adults leave for Gatlinburg trip! TUESDAY, October 1st WEDNESDAY, October 2nd 5:00 PM Fellowship Meal 6:00 PM BREAKOUT CLASSES Children s Activities 7:00 PM Singles Team Meeting (Conference Room) Teacher s & Officers Meeting (Sanctuary) THURSDAY, October 3rd FRIDAY, October 4th 4:00 PM Pregame Meal for Rehobeth High School Football Team (FH) SATURDAY, October 5th 5:30 PM Adult 4 Classes to Graceville CHURCH INFORMATION Church Office Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM SOUTHSIDE STAFF Pastor: Associate Pastor, Minister of Music/Education/College: Minister of Students: Preschool/Children & Senior Adult Director: Pastor/Financial Secretary: Education/Students/Music Secretary: Children's/Singles/Seniors/Kitchen Coordinator: THE SOUTHSIDE WAY (USPS ) is published weekly except Christmas by Southside Baptist Church 423 E. Cottonwood Rd. Dothan, AL Periodical Postage Paid at Dothan, AL POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Southside Baptist Church Rev. Stacy Stafford Rev. Kevin Cobb Rev. Matt Sawyer Rhonda Grandstaff Jean Cook Susanne Mozley Janice Kelley

From the Pastor s Heart

We have chosen the way of truth. Psalm 119:30 VOLUME 2 August 31, 2014 NUMBER 35 From the Pastor s Heart Greetings Southside Family, We are so glad you chose to join us for worship this morning. Our prayer