From the Pastor s Heart

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1 We have chosen the way of truth. Psalm 119:30 VOLUME 2 August 17, 2014 NUMBER 33 From the Pastor s Heart Greetings Southside Family, We are so glad you chose to join us for worship this morning. Our prayer is that you will discover the presence of God as we worship today. Psalm 122:1 says, "I was glad when they said to me, "let us go to the house of the Lord." I pray that we reflect this attitude of excitement and expectation as we gather in the name of Jesus today. Next Sunday kicks off our revival with our guest evangelist Don Whitt. As I stated last week, genuine revival can be brought only by God. Collectively, let's pray fervently this week for a mighty move of God during our time of scheduled revival meetings. Prayer is the most significant aspect of revival meetings. Last week I shared with you that another critical aspect of revival is publicity. The most effective publicity is a personal invitation to attend. We will have "church on the streets" this afternoon beginning at 6pm. For those that are physically able to walk and hand out revival flyers, we will leave the church at 6pm to depart to different neighborhoods to distribute flyers. We are also providing a service in the sanctuary for those that cannot go out canvassing. A time of worship in song, Word, and prayer will be provided at 6pm. Next Sunday is also our annual "Kick-Off-Sunday". We encourage everyone to wear your favorite team apparel if you so desire. We have also scheduled a family fun-filled afternoon on the 24th beginning at 4:30pm. Water slides, games, and food will be provided. We will also be blessed once again to have the Dothan High Band performing for us at 5pm. It's going to be a great day of faith, fellowship, and fun. Please be in prayer for our Worship leader search team. The team consists of Lamar Glover, Steve Henderson, David Brannon, Amanda Barron, and Pam Ellis. Personally, I look forward to working with this team as we seek the man that God has in store for Southside. Love you church, Bro. Stacy

2 Southside Child Development Center NOW OPEN!!! Monday - Friday 7:00 am until 5:30 pm Now Accepting Enrollment for Fall! Ages 6wks - 4yrs. Melanie@sbcdothan.org Call: CHILDREN: K - 5th grade!!! Beginning Wed., Sept. 3rd New Literature, new music, new teachers! 6:00-7:00pm You will be receiving a questionnaire from the Team on Teams. This will ask what areas you might be willing to serve in. PLEASE fill this out and return ASAP! DEADLINE to return forms - Sept. 7th. You may place it in the offering plate, or bring to the church office. WMU & Men s Ministry Joint Meeting Thurs., Aug. 6:30 pm Fellowship Hall Guest Speaker: Kim McGainey, Alabama Baptist Children s Home Men will provide Hamburgers, hotdogs & chili...ladies please bring a dessert. Mission Action: bring snacks for children s break at school; individually wrapped chips, cookies, crackers, fruit juices, etc. REVIVAL August 24th - 27th Sunday, 24th, Revival at 10:45 am Kick-off Sunday wear team shirt picnic in park - 4:30-7:-00 pm Monday - Wednesday, 25th - 27th Meal at 5:00 pm (cost $5.00) ` Revival at 6:00 pm Preacher: Don Whitt - Southern Baptist Evangelist Jackson, Tennessee Music leader: Chris Grandstaff EXTENDED SESSION WORKERS 10:30 AM Steve Kelley, Kaye Watts, Brenda Henderson, Stephanie Atwell 5:45 PM Candace Bell Melanie Bell August 17th, 2014 CHILDREN S CHURCH WORKERS 4yrs. old - 2nd grade Mary Anderson Penny Holloman

3 Good Morning Southside Friends, A Moment with Rhonda I wanted to share some thoughts from a revival I went to this week. The pastor said, "Is your church a church where consumer appetite reigns? Do you leave church saying, I didn't get anything out of that? Church should be a place that people sense the need to know God. It is not about whether or not we enjoyed it, but rather did God enjoy it?" Something to think about. Our CDC has gotten off to a wonderful start! It is exciting to see children around the campus during the week. Melanie is doing an outstanding job! If you see her, let her know how much we appreciate all of her hard work in getting things ready. It was a huge task on her part! I know many of you like the old hymns so you will want to take advantage of the opportunity to hear many voices rising together in worship and praise on Sept. 18th from 10:00-12:00. The cost is $10.00 which includes lunch. I will need your money by Sept. 3rd. I only have 2 places left on the bus for our trip to the Ocean Club in Destin on Fri., Aug. 22nd. We will leave the church at 1:00 p.m. If you would like to go, please let me know today. I will confirm the reservation number this week. Children, I am in the process of working on our annual Children's calendar of events. I think you will be excited about the things coming up. Watch the newsletter for the announcements. Wed. night, Sept. 3rd will kick off our brand new programs for the children. We will rotate Team Kids and Choir as we have done in the past. We have all brand new teachers. Please plan to bring your children or grandchildren. I think they will love it! I will be away today to support Jerry as he leads a one day revival in Chatom, Alabama with Jerry and Monica Roberson and Debbie Wolfe. Please pray for us and the church today as well as our traveling mercies. Love you church, Mrs. Rhonda CHURCH ON STREETS TODAY!!! 6:00 PM Bus will leave for canvassing at 6:00. There will be a Devotion Service and Prayer time provided in the sanctuary for those unable to canvas. TODAY! 4:30 pm If you have ever thought about singing in the choir, please join us. If you know someone who is interested, please invite them to come. Pastor s Prayer Partners Aug. 17th AM: Katherine Kirkland Mary H. Lewis PM: Fredna Harbuck & Valeria Allen This event is designed to help stop hunger in the Wiregrass. The Women s Ministry of Southside Baptist Church has been given the opportunity to help make the bowls to be sold at the event. There is no experience necessary, only a sweet spirit and the ability to laugh at yourself. We will be making the bowls on THURSDAY AUGUST 28th 6-9 PM This event is free of charge, if you donate the bowl you make to the Empty Bowls Project. You will have the opportunity to make a bowl to keep for yourself for a $10 fee. We will have a soup and sandwich potluck during the event. Please see Amanda Barron, Lisa Hust, or Ann Stafford to sign up. There is a minimum requirement of 10 people. Helping Hands Greeters Aug. 17th Willie Parker Randy Herring

4 VISIT OUR HOME ON THE WEB: Dear Church Family, Thank you each one for all your prayers, visits, calls & most of all your love. For through this is why I m doing so well. God has given me a new life to live for Him and His Word. He has work for me to do. I m completely His to do with whatever. Praise His Holy Name. Jesus the name is so, so sweet to trust in. I love you all very much. Sister in Christ, Judy Jones Thank you Southside family for all the cards, calls, visits and most of all for your prayers. Don t know what anyone does without Christian friends and a church like Southside. Love you all! Bertha Etheridge Dear Southside Church Family, Thank you for your comforting presence at this time in our lives. The food, calls, cards and visits have been much appreciated. Mother would be delighted to know that you all expressed your concern at her passing. Elnyr Chalker family Thank you Southside for your calls, cards and visits, but most especially for your prayers during Dude s illness. Hopefully we ll be back soon in God s house to worship and see your smiling faces. Love in Christ, Dude & Catherine Smith MEDIA LIBRARY NEWS In memory of Malcolm Dunaway, husband to Annie Dunaway Heroic Path, by John Sowers Donors: Ron & Pam Ellis In honor of Banks Nichols, Son of Adam & Jessica Nichols The Book of God How we got the Bible by Ben Avery The Kingstone Bible - The Ten Commandments, by Art A. Ayris Donors: Ron & Pam Ellis In memory of Mary Lou Woodham, Mother of Janice Kelley Monetary Gift to Media Library Donors: David & Monty Clark, and Virginia Draughon In memory of Steve Lewis, son to Glenda Lewis Truth Runner, Son of Angels - Book 4 By Jerel Law Donors: David & Monty Clark and Virginia Draughon Wednesday, August 20,2014 Fajitas, Mexican Casserole, Salad Bar, Sopapilla Chesseake Pie, Tea & Coffee Please call church office for reservations and/or cancellations by Monday at noon! SHOWING: Sunday, September 7 Southside Baptist Church 6:00 PM CBA MINISTRY CENTER HOSPITAL VISITATION TEAM These are members who have hospital visitation for the upcoming weekend, (please call if needed.) August 16th..Lamar Glover August 17th..Steve Henderson

5 MORNING WORSHIP SONGS OF PRAISE I ll Fly Away PASTORS WELCOME AND PRAYER FELLOWSHIP TIME SONGS OF PRAISE Hosanna (Praise Is Rising) Mighty To Save I Give You My Heart OFFERTORY PRAYER OFFERTORY MESSAGE Musicians INVITATION Just As I Am CLOSING PRAYER Randy Herring Welcome to Southside! Nursery is provided for children ages 0-3 yrs and children s church for ages 4yrs to 2nd grade. Please ask an usher if you would like help finding the locations. EVENING WORSHIP OPENING PRAYER DISMISS FOR CANVASSING SONG OF PRAISE Stand Up, Stand Up For Jesus Revive Us Again MESSAGE SEASON OF PRAYER Bro. Charles Pierce Bro. Charles Pierce

6 WELCOME GREETERS WELCOME GREETERS Lamar & Jeanette Horne, Joe & Edria Todd, Carolyn Hughes, Betty Smith, Annie Dunaway, Debbie Schaule, Fredna Harbuck USHER TEAM Clarence Samples, Charles Smith, Don Owens, Daniel Morrison, Chuck Schaule, Randy Herring, Ron Ellis, Paxton Jenkins, Caleb Peacock, Steve Watson SOUTHSIDE OFFERINGS Building Fund. Benevolence.... Plus One.. Men s Ministry... Lottie Moon Annie Armstrong... Miscellaneous. Budget Receipts.. Total Offering. YTD Budget Receipts. YTD Actual Spent.. $ , , , , , , SOUTHSIDE STATISTICS August 10, 2014 SS Enrollment.494 SS Attendance 227 Wed. Night. 152 THIS WEEK AT SOUTHSIDE SUNDAY, August 17th 9:00 AM Library Opens 9:30 AM Bible Study 10:45 AM Morning Worship 12:00 PM Singles BoJangles W. 4:30 PM Choir Practice Library Opens 6:00 PM Church on Streets and Evening Worship 7:00 PM Single Mia s MONDAY, August 18th TUESDAY, August 19th WEDNESDAY, August 20th 5:00 PM Fellowship Meal 5:30 PM Library Opens 6:00 PM Prayer Meeting & Bible Study, Youth & College Bible Study, Children s Activities THURSDAY, August 21st 6:30 PM WMU / MEN s Ministry Meeting w / Speaker FRIDAY, August 22nd 1:00 PM SR Adults leave for dinner in Destin, FL SATURDAY, August 23rd 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 CHURCH INFORMATION Church Office Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Pastor: Minister of Music Minister of Students: Preschool/Children & Senior Adult Director: Pastor/Financial Secretary: Education/Students/ Music Secretary: Children's/Singles/Seniors/ Kitchen Coordinator: Child Development Center Director SOUTHSIDE STAFF Rev. Stacy Stafford Rhonda Grandstaff Jean Cook Susanne Mozley Janice Kelley Melanie Wynkoop