From the Pastor s Heart

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1 We have chosen the way of truth. Psalm 119:30 VOLUME 2 May 29, 2016 Number 22 From the Pastor s Heart Greetings Southside Family, Tomorrow we will celebrate Memorial Day. Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation s service. Memorial Day was first observed May 30, 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. Many Americans have forgotten the meaning and traditions of Memorial Day. Many men and women have paid the ultimate sacrifice in the fight for freedom. Don t forget to have a moment of remembrance tomorrow, and please continue to pray for all of our men and women that are currently serving our nation through the Armed Services. You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please Him who enlisted him as a soldier (2 Timothy 2:3-4). Remember, we are soldiers for the Lord! The cause for freedom that we fight for in the Lord s army is the freeing of souls from hell. Let s continue to report for duty. On a personal note, I would like to thank everyone for their sacrificial gift in support of my trip to Ethiopia. I will depart tomorrow for Ethiopia and return on June 11 th. Please keep my sweet wife and kids in your prayers during this time of separation, as well as prayers for many souls to be saved in Hiawassee, Ethiopia. Thanks in advance for your continued prayers! May the Gospel go forth with power and assurance in the region of Hiawassee, Ethiopia. Love you church! In Christ, Stacy Stafford

2 For Ms. Jean Cook! Wednesday, June 1st, 5:30 pm Fellowship Hall (following meal) Please join us in wishing Ms. Jean a very HAPPY RETIREMENT! JUNE 5th thru JUNE 19th COMPETITION...which Sunday School Class can bring the most food? Each class will collect non-perishable foods, keep them in the classrooms and they will be counted on the 20th. Your Ministry Center is in need! Rice Dried Beans Pasta Flour Sugar Jelly Peanut Butter Crackers Dried/Canned Meats Canned Milk Tea Coffee Grits Oatmeal Children s Snacks Canned/Boxed Meals Canned Fruit & Vegetables Southside will be hosting 150 WIRED students! We will need A LOT of help!!!! If you are able and willing to help, please call Janice Kelley at the church office to sign up. *Preparing and serving breakfast and dinner here! *Hospitality and Greeters, *Lunch and water cooler engineers *Registration at SBC May 29, 2016 EXTENDED SESSION WORKERS 10:15AM Monty Clark, Kay Stevens, Randy & Deeya Herring 5:45 PM NO SERVICES CHILDREN S CHURCH WORKERS 4yrs. old - 2nd grade Kaye Watts Lisa Hust

3 Good morning everyone, A Moment with Rhonda Thank you Sr. Adults for supporting the VBS. I had a wonderful time with each of you and I know besides all the fun, you were also inspired! We are never too old to learn something new in God s Word. VBS for K-6 th grade begins next Sunday night, June 5 th at 5:00 p.m. Don t forget to sign up your children, grandchildren and neighbors. It is going to be awesome! If you signed up to bring a snack item for VBS, please bring it in no later than Wed, June 1 st. Thanks for everyone s help! Thank you Sandy Wyrosdick for having a vision for the prayer blanket ministry. By the time VBS is over, we will have made 6-8 blankets to share with the sick and homebound. What a blessing to be a part of such a wonderful ministry! Let s keep those trip payments coming in! It will soon be time to start paying for some of the tickets and events. I still have a few more places if any of you would like to go. Blessings, Mrs. Rhonda June 5th - 5:00-7:30pm, June 6th thru June 8th 6:00-8:30pm FAMILY NIGHT June 9th (Or call church office) 4:30pm Sundays! Pastor s Prayer Partners May 29, 2016 AM: Patricia Kemp PM: NO SERVICES Helping Hands Greeters May 29, 2016 Blue Deese Wilton Hughes

4 VISIT OUR HOME ON THE WEB: Good morning, Memorial Day is tomorrow, a time when we, as a nation, take time to honor our fallen soldiers. These men and women gave all to ensure that we can enjoy the freedom this nation offers. Let us never take for granted the sacrifice of so many brave souls. Memorial Day was first conceived toward the end of the Civil War. This day was originally known as Decoration Day. On May 5 th, 1868, General John A. Logan, the leader of a Civil War Veterans society wanted to honor the fallen soldiers. The 30th of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village and hamlet churchyard in the land, he proclaimed. On the first Decoration Day, General James Garfield gave a speech at Arlington Cemetery where 5,000 participants decorated 20,000 soldiers graves. In 1971, Memorial Day became a federal holiday under the Uniform Monday Holiday Act. The freedom we enjoy is far from free. Our freedom in the US, great as it is, is only temporary. Christ offers an eternity of freedom through His ultimate sacrifice on Calvary s Cross. While observing Memorial Day, take some time to reflect and thank those who gave all for our national freedom. Also, spend some time thanking God for the eternal freedom He offers in Christ. Sola Fide Bro. D. Dear Family of God, Ron and I just love you all so much. Thank you for all of your prayers, cards and calls to us. We felt your love and prayers. Ron is doing better and is glad to be home. A special thank you to Deanie Lamb for bringing us lots of oranges, strawberries and muffins, they are truly appreciated. Thank you to Bobbie Marchman and our class. Thank you for the meals Janice Kelley and Judy Jones, sent with love. Thank you Randy & Deeya Herring and Dwayne & Pam Efurd for coming to be with me. Thank you to Jon & Betty Paulding and Rex & Brenda Henderson for your wonderful visits. Thank you Sandy Wyrosdick for the lovely prayer blanket. May Our Precious Lord richly bless you all! Ron and Sandy Tadla June 1st Wednesday Night Supper Pork Loin, Candied Yams, Squash Casserole, Rolls, Celebration Reception Deadline for registration is noon! In memory of Margaret Dykes The Book of First Corinthians Christianity in a Hostile Culture By Dan Mitchell Donors: Faith Sunday School Class, Teacher, Mary Lou Easterling Hospital Visitation Team These are members who have hospital visitation for the upcoming weekend, (please call if you or someone you know is admitted to hospital). May 28th.Steve Henderson May 29th.David Clark June 4th.Patsy McNab

5 MORNING WORSHIP & CELEBRATION WELCOME TO SOUTHSIDE Pastor Stacy Stafford CHOIR SPECIAL WELCOME AND FELLOWSHIP SONGS OF PRAISE As The Deer Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) Our God Saves WORSHIP THROUGH TITHES AND OFFERINGS MESSAGE IN MUSIC MESSAGE Pastor Stacy Stafford INVITATION Surely the Presence CLOSING REMARKS Bro. Dewayne Efurd Children s Church parents, please pick up your children in the Choir room after church!

6 WELCOME GREETERS Roger & Connie Kelley, LaMerle Kite, Louise Ard, Beth Yates, Willie Parker, Neva Evans, Sybil Walden USHER TEAM Critt Snellgrove, Robert Kemp, Wayne LeCroy, Steve Atwell, Charles Smith, Mike Oakley, James Brown SOUTHSIDE OFFERINGS Building Fund $ Plus One..00 Benevolence Men s Ministry Miscellaneous.. 1, Budget Receipts... 10, Total Offering 12, YTD Budget Receipts 268, YTD Actual Spent 267, SOUTHSIDE STATISTICS THIS WEEK AT SOUTHSIDE Sunday, May 29th 9:00 AM Library Opens 9:30 AM Bible Study 10:45 AM Morning Worship Service 12:00 PM Singles Rodeo s NO PM SERVICES Monday, May 30th Tuesday, May 31st Wednesday, June 1st 4:30 PM Library Opens 5:00 PM Fellowship Meal 5:30 PM Retirement Reception for Ms. Jean Cook Week 22: Jonah 1-4; Hosea 1-3 Amos 1:1 ; Amos 9 Joel 1-3 Memory Verses: Psalm 16:11 & John 11: :00 PM Prayer Meeting & Bible Study, Youth & College Bible Study, RA s, GA s, Mission Friends Thursday, June 2nd Friday, June 3rd Saturday, June 4th May 22, 2016 SS Enrollment SS Attendance Wed. Service. 120 (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 THE SOUTHSIDE WAY CHURCH INFORMATION Church Office Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM SOUTHSIDE STAFF Pastor: Rev. Stacy Stafford Associate Pastor Minister of Music & Media: Minister of Students: Rev. Dewayne Efurd Preschool/Children & Senior Adult Director: Rhonda Grandstaff Pastor/Financial Secretary: Education/Students/ Music Secretary: Children s/singles/seniors/ Kitchen Coordinator: Child Development Center: Jean Cook Susanne Mozley Janice Kelley Melanie Wynkoop