An overnight experience for students entering the 5th-8th grades. It offers a lot of fun while reminding us that God has a plan and purpose, even when we don’t know what it is.
Parents will have the travel itinerary, participants will not. RSVP by Wednesday!
TEXT Pastor Dan for details 704-718-0457
AUGUST FELLOWSHIP DINNER
Our August fellowship dinner will be held on Wednesday, August 5 at 6:00PM. The church will provide fried chicken. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. Following dinner we will offer a presentation from the 2026 Guatemala Mission Team.
This Sunday after worship middle school and high school students are invited to a day of fun and fellowship hosted by the Cherry's at Lake Wateree. We will have lunch after worship and then go to the lake for a day of boating, wave-running and swimming. We will stop for dinner on the way home and should be back at church by 8:00PM.
HOW OUR NEIGHBORS WORSHIP
The Covenant Class will continue their summer study, titled exploring various religious beliefs and practices of other faith traditions. The Covenant Class meets in Classroom 1 at 9:15 on Sunday Mornings.
Worship
"Love the Lord, your God, with all your heart soul mind and strength" Matthew 22:37
Join us Sunday in worship as we continue our study titled "Footholds".
We're seeking to protect our relationships from the leaks that can sink them!
This week, Dr. Darrell Current will lead our reflection on the power of distractions.
If you aren't able to join us on campus for worship this Sunday; click the link below and join us online. The livestream will begin just before 10:30AM on Sunday.
Find your place to plug in! Contact group leaders listed below for more information.
Tuesday, July 28
8:00AM Prayer Group
9:00AM Mid High Basketball Camp: Gym
3:00PM Blood Drive: Welcome Center
6:30PM Small Group: Room 1 / Molly Pekarek (704-747-4539)
7:30PM College & Career Group: Oedy Home / Pastor Dan (704-718-0457)
Wednesday, July 29
7:30AM Men's Breakfast: Room 1
9:00AM Mid High Basketball Camp / Gym
6:00PM Youth Group: Youth Room / Pastor Dan (704-718-0457)
Thursday, July 30
9:00AM Mid High Basketball Camp / Gym
Friday, July 31
1:00PM Road Rules departure / Welcome Center
Saturday, August 1
5:00PM Road Rules Return / Parking Lot
Sunday, August 2
9:15AM Classes for all ages
10:00AM Food and Fellowship
10:30AM Worship / Sanctuary
Join us for a special time of worship this Sunday as we gather at the Lord's Table and welcome new members.
Programs and Opportunities
Find your place to worship, grow and serve!
Church Family Dinners
First Wednesday of each month
A time of food and fellowship
Church provides fried chicken and drinks
Please bring a side dish or dessert to share
NEXT: August 5 @ 6:00PM : Featuring the Guatemala Mission Team presentation
Middle & High School Youth
Wednesday Nights in the Youth Room
6:00-8:00 PM
Contact Pastor Dan for more information: 704-718-0457
College & Career Group
Tuesday Nights / Church / Blalock Home / Oedy Home
7:30-9:30 PM
Contact Pastor Dan for more information: 704-718-0457
Young Adults
Tuesday Nights / Room 2
6:30-7:30 PM
Contact Clay Mull for more information: 704-689-1931
Men's Breakfast
Wednesday mornings in Room 1
7:30-8:30 AM
Join us for breakfast and Bible study
Contact Pastor Dan for more information: 704-718-0457
Women's Lunch Group
First Thursday of the month at local restaurants
Usually meets at 12:00PM
Contact Debbie Brown, for more information: 704-516-9578
NEXT: August 6 @ Jack Beagles in Mt. Holly
Knit Wits
Saturday mornings in Room 1
Meets at 9:00AM
Knitting and fellowship
Crafting Group
Meets on the first and third Mondays of the month
2:00-3:30PM for fellowship and crafting
Bring your own craft to work on, or come and learn a new skill!
NEXT: August 3 @ 2:00PM
Prayer Requests
"Pray at all times in the Spirit with every prayer and request." Ephesians 6:18
For Tripp Gaston, who completed Marine training as a Squad Leader and preparing his next steps
Doug Gross JR who was been hospitalized and is dealing with a heart concern
Sandy McGee as she undergoes a round of radiation and oral therapy intended to resolve and cancer concern
Robert Keyes brother Les and his wife Sandra, both in their 80's, both fell and are recovering in a hospital in Virginia
Dawn Cline's niece, Stephanie, is 36 and has had a number of recent concerning mammograms and biopsies
Leanne Dockery and family following the passing of Maxine Harkey
Lisa Alexander, Jessie Aiton and family following the passing of Doris Alexander
Cynthia Ritchie recovering from surgery
Pat Wannamaker recovering from ankle surgery
Luke Cherry who recovering from a broken leg
Brenda Sigmon who is recovering from a lung infection
Our graduates and young adults discerning career directions
Joel Gilbert, for healing and strength
Cliff Robinson, for healing and strength
Jeff Terry, for healing and strength
Janice Jones, for healing and strength
Debbie Keller, for healing and strength
Joy Green, for healing and strength
Doug and Jackie Gross facing a number of challenges
Mary Hoffman, recovering from long Covid
Jason Wallace's aunt Rita who is struggling with health issues and an adjustment to a rehab facility
Dawn and Lee Cline and family, as Lee is battling cancer
For a number of our members giving care to loved ones
For the Holy Spirit to protect the peace, unity and purity of Southminster Church as we seek to accomplish God's purposes in us and through us
Our Deacon ministry theme is, “Praise or prayer, I’ll be there!”
It is inspired by Romans 12:5: “Rejoice with those who rejoice, and mourn with those who mourn.”
If you have a praise report or prayer request, please share them with your Deacon.
Join our Deacons as they love our congregation. Say a prayer of praise or concern. Send a card, text or make a call the individuals named above. You can use our digital directory to find phone numbers and addresses.
If you need additional assistance accessing the digital directory, please contact Amy Parker in the church office: 704-868-2914 or amyparker@southminsterchurch.com.
Supporting Southminster
“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:7
Our Gideon Goal for 2026 is to reduce our facility debt to $800,000.00. This gives us a few financial advantages with our lender. As of the end of February our balance was: $880,231.01
To support the ministry of Southminster, you can:
drop a check off at the office between 9:00-1:00 on Tuesdays
set up Southminster as a payee in your online banking
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