From the Pastor s Heart

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1 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 is that you will discover the presence of God as we worship today. If you are a first time guest then let me be the first to welcome you. I would like to encourage you at the end of the service to stop by our guest table which is located at the front of the sanctuary to receive a free gift and further information about our church family. We have so much for which to praise the Lord. Collectively, we prayed and asked God to move in a powerful way during our revival meeting, and He certainly blessed our revival in a supernatural way. Psalm 67:3-"Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You." We praise Him for who He is: He is holy. He is merciful. He is kind. He is righteous. He is Lord! Psalm 145:10-"All your works shall praise You, O Lord, and Your saints shall bless You." God did a wonderful work in the life of Southside Baptist Church this past week, and for that, we can be eternally grateful. Luke 10:20 says, "Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven." Thank you Jesus for the numerous amount of decisions that were made for Christ last week. As a church family let's continue to welcome and love on all of our new members, as well as making welcome our guests that are visiting each week. We celebrated Wednesday night with 3 baptisms and we will start the worship service off this morning with baptisms as well. Thank God for His presence that is evident in our church. For His Glory, Bro. Stacy

2 September 7th Special Guests: Alan & Carla Longshore Dinner by reservation only, for class members. Join us in Welcoming Our New Members Kathy Ryals 911 S. Appletree St. Dothan, AL By Statement ~~~~~~ Anthony Rich 5402 College Dr. #128 Graceville, FL Under Watchcare BRANSON TRIP MEETING Tuesday, September 2nd 5:00 PM All who are going need to attend!!! EXTENDED SESSION WORKERS 10:30 AM Donna Henderson, Monty Clark, Pam Strickland, Kay Stevens, Randy & Deeya Herring 5:45 PM NO SERVICES August 31st, 2014 SHOWING: Sunday, September 7 Southside Baptist Church 6:00 PM CHILDREN S CHURCH WORKERS 4yrs. old - 2nd grade Bonnie Anders Kaye Watts

3 Dear Christian Friends, A Moment with Rhonda If you missed the picnic last week, you missed a blessing! After the short shower, the temperature was perfect. I enjoy so much the fellowship with my Christian friends, especially on these special planned nights. If you have not been coming, you might want to consider it to connect with some old friends and meet some new ones. What an awesome time of revival this week! It has been wonderful to see so many saved this week. I pray God will continue to bless us with souls for Him. We are still enrolling new children in our daycare each week. We now have 35 children who attend on a full time or part time basis. Just think of how those little children are being impacted for Jesus. I still have room for more of you to sign up for the Sr. Adult Singin' on Sept. 18th. I will turn in a count on Sept. 2nd so go ahead and turn in your $10.00 which includes your lunch. The time will be from 10:00-12:00. If you are helping me with the Sr. Adult Singin' event, please come to a planning meeting on this Wed. night, Sept. 3rd at 4:15 in the fellowship hall. If you are signed up for the Branson trip, we will have a meeting on this Tues., Sept. 2nd at 5:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall. I will be sharing lots of information about the trip so make plans to attend. Children, our first activity for the new church year will be a Game Day which will be held at our church on Sat. Sept. 13th from 9:00-11:00 a.m. We have some large group games as well as small group games, so bring a friend and plan to join us. Don't forget our new Children's programs for Wed. nights which will begin on Sept. 3rd. We will rotate Team Kids and Choir as we have done in the past. Brand new teachers, brand new materials! We will be collecting candy for our Fall event at Aplin Farms for the month of Sept. Please place it in the marked barrels. We will return to Aplin Farms this year for our Fall event on Oct. 26th.I need 13 volunteers to decorate their vehicle for the Trunk or Treat. Please let me know if you would be willing to help. (We will provide the candy). Thanks. Love to each of you, Mrs. Rhonda CHILDREN: K - 5th grade!! Beginning Wed., Sept. 3rd New Literature, new music, new teachers! 6:00-7:00pm SR ADULT LUNCHEON STARTS BACK TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 9th 12:00 Noon GET YOUR TICKET NOW!!! Tickets are $5.00, you may purchase from any SR Adult Council Member. Pastor s Prayer Partners Aug. 31st AM: Jeanette Thorne Penny Holloman PM: NO SERVICES YOUTH PARENTS MEETING SEPT. 7th Immediately following am worship services. Meet at front of the sanctuary by organ. BAPTIST WOMEN MEETING MONDAY SEPTEMBER 2:00pm Guest Speaker: Rhonda Andrews Topic: grief Helping Hands Greeters Aug. 31st Blue Deese Wilton Hughes

4 VISIT OUR HOME ON THE WEB: MEDIA LIBRARY NEWS In memory of Evelyn Bowling, mother to Donnie & Danny Bowling Donors: David & Monty Clark and Virginia Draughon In memory of Irene Watson, mother to Danny Watson Donors: David & Monty Clark and Virginia Draughon In memory of Willodean Lee, wife of Burl Lee & mother to Paul Lee Donors: David & Monty Clark and Virginia Draughon In memory of Elnyr Chalker, mother of David Clark Donors: Lamar & Jeanette Glover In memory of Arthur Emfinger, grandfather to Christa Gamble The Blessings Jar...Children s Book, by Colleen Coble Donors: David & Monty Clark This Little Prayer of Mine, by Anthony DeStefano Donors: Randy Herring Sunday School Class In memory of Hazel Barton, mother to Carol Rich Sleep My Child Lullabies & Children s Songs, by Frank Jones Songs of the Broadman Hymnal, by Frank Jones Donors: Wayne & Janice LeCroy The Jesus Storybook Bible (DVD) Donors: Charles & Betty Swicord CHURCHWIDE MISSION Monetary Gifts for CDC to purchase Toys & Books Sept. 7th - Sept. 21st WORSHIP SERVICE at Dothan Rescue Mission Friday, September 12th 6:30pm Wednesday, September 3 Chicken & Dumplings, Cream Corn, Steamed Cabbage, Rolls, Mandarin Orange Cake, Tea and Coffee Please call church office for reservations and/or cancellations by Monday at noon! CBA MINISTRY CENTER HOSPITAL VISITATION TEAM These are members who have hospital visitation for the upcoming weekend, (please call if needed.) August 30th..Charles Swicord August 31st..Jonathan Barron

5 MORNING WORSHIP SONGS OF PRAISE I Stand Amazed in the Presence PASTORS WELCOME AND PRAYER Bro. Stacy Stafford FELLOWSHIP TIME SONGS OF PRAISE How Great is our God Draw Me Close OFFERTORY PRAYER OFFERTORY MESSAGE Bro. Stacy Stafford Pam Efurd Bro. Stacy Stafford INVITATION I Surrender All CLOSING PRAYER Critt Snellgrove 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. NO PM SERVICE

6 WELCOME GREETERS WELCOME GREETERS Roger Kelley, Louise Ard, LaMerle Kite, Tim Offet, Willie Parker, Neva Evans Sybil Walden THIS WEEK AT SOUTHSIDE SUNDAY, August 31st 9:00 AM Library Opens 9:30 AM Bible Study 10:45 AM REVIVAL 12:00 PM Singles Blue Plate NO PM SERVICE USHER TEAM MONDAY, September 1st 5th Sunday Team See Critt Snellgrove SOUTHSIDE OFFERINGS Building Fund. Benevolence.... Plus One.. Miscellaneous. Budget Receipts.. Total Offering. YTD Budget Receipts. YTD Actual Spent.. CDC Receipts.. CDC Actual Spent.. $ , , , , , , SOUTHSIDE STATISTICS August 24, 2014 SS Enrollment.493 SS Attendance 271 Wed. Night. 189 TUESDAY, September 2nd 5:00 PM BRANSON TRIP MEETING WEDNESDAY, September 3rd 5:00 PM Fellowship Meal 5:30 PM Library Opens 6:00 PM Bible Study & Prayer Meeting, Youth & College Bible Study, Children s Activities THURSDAY, September 4th FRIDAY, September 5th SATURDAY, September 6th 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 SOUTHSIDE STAFF Pastor: Rev. Stacy Stafford Minister of Music Minister of Students: Preschool/Children & Senior Adult Director: Rhonda Grandstaff Pastor/Financial Secretary: Jean Cook Education/Students/ Music Secretary: Susanne Mozley Children's/Singles/Seniors/ Kitchen Coordinator: Janice Kelley Child Development Center Director Melanie Wynkoop