The June 7 livestream will begin a few minutes before 10:30AM on Sunday morning.
Calendar
Tuesday, June 2
6:30PM Small Group: Room 1
6:30PM Young Adults Group: Room 2
7:30PM College and Career Group: Oedy Home
Wednesday, June 3
7:30AM Men's Breakfast
8:30AM Sleep in Heavenly Peace / CUT DAY
11:00AM Small Group
6:00PM Congregational Dinner
Thursday, June 4
9:00AM Women's Group / AmazinGlaze
12:00PM Women's Lunch / Vasileio's
SEE DETAILS BELOW - RSVP to Debbie Brown
Saturday, June 6
8:00AM Sleep in Heavenly Peace / BUILD DAY
9:00AM Knit Wits
Sunday, June 7
9:15AM Classes for all ages
10:00AM Food and Fellowship
10:30AM Worship / Sanctuary
Monday, June 8
10:00AM Small Group / Covenant Village
Opportunities
Sleep in Heavenly Peace
There are three opportunites to serve with Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a ministry that builds and provides beds for children in Gaston County who are currently sleeping on the floor.
CUT DAY / Wednesday, June 3
Help cut wood to prepare for build day on Saturday
Meet at 8:30AM at Southminster
OR - meet at 9:00AM at "Land's End Trail" in Belmont
***SEE DIRECTIONS BELOW***
BUILD DAY / Saturday, June 6
Sand and assemble bedframes
Meet at 8:00AM at "Land's End Trail" in Belmont
Ends after lunch (provided) once beds are loaded and taken to First Presbyterian Church of Belmont
***SEE DIRECTIONS BELOW***
DELIVERY DAY / Saturday, June 13
Deliver and assemble beds for recipients
Meet at 8:00AM at First Presbyterian Church of Belmont
Both the CUT DAY and the BUILD DAY are held at a private residence in Belmont. If using GPS, type in "Lands End Trail, Belmont". From South Point Road, Henry Chapel Road will take you over railroad tracks, continue straight (if GPS prompts, do not turn left on Oakcrest Drive). Henry Chapel Road will lead you to a rock gate, stay to the left at the rock gate and you will see people preparing.
Women's Event this Thursday
Our Women's Lunch The Lunch Group will be meeting on June 4th for a ceramics class at AmazinGlaze (321 S Main Street Mount Holly) from 9:00-12:00. They will go to lunch together after at Vasileio's (just down the street) at noon. We encourage anyone that might be able to come call Debbie Brown (704-516-9578) so that the leader will have enough seats for us. Come to ceramics by 10:30 if you want to finish your piece) or just join for lunch.
AmazinGlaze is located in an older building without much parking so you can park on the street across from the studio or at the bank.
Everyone is welcome bring a friend.
This Sunday the Covenant Class will continue their summer study, titled "How Our Neighbors Worship". This class explores various religious beliefs and practices of other faith traditions.
Anyone interested in learning more about these religions are invited and encouraged to attend this study.
The Covenant Class meets in Classroom 1 at 9:15 on Sunday Mornings.
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 DINNER: Wednesday, June 3 @ 6:00PM
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
Women's Lunch Group
First Thursday of the month at local restaurants
Usually meets at 12:00PM
Join them June 4 for a special event (see "Women's Event" above)
Contact Debbie Brown, for more information: 704-516-9578
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 GATHERING: June 15 @ 2:00PM
Summer Events
Fun in the Son High School Conference / June 22-27
Week long retreat
Current 8th-12th grade students
Held at Epworth by the Sea, St. Simonds Island, Georgia
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Praise and Prayer
We continue to give thanks for the accomplishments and talents of our amazing graduates. Several have asked for the details we shared on graduate Sunday. Here are the updates on these amazing young adults!
Allan Edwards
Graduated from South Point High School
Attending UNC Wilmington this fall
Planning to study Health Science
Brady Kahn
Graduated from Legion Collegiate Academy
Attending Coker University this fall
Planning to study Criminal Justice
Noah Arrowood
Graduated from NC State University
Bachelor of Computer Science
Working for Ally Bank in Charlotte
Ella Berry
Graduated from Gaston College ('24)
Attending UNC Chapel Hill this fall
Will be seeking in Bachelor of Science / Dental Hygiene
Kristyn Carroll
Graduated from Cleveland Community College
Associates in Applied Science in Radiography
Returning to Cleveland Community College this fall for MRI Certification
Kendyl Jackman
Graduated from Gaston College
Attending UNC Charlotte this fall
Will be seeking Bachelor of Science / Psychology
Ben Kahn
Graduated from Oregon State University
Bachelor of Science in Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Sciences
Will be working in field of conservation and education
Logan Mason
Graduated from NC State University
Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation
Working for Dragonfly Pond Works in Charlotte
Graham Oedy
Graduated from Gaston College
Associate of Arts
Will be seeking to Electrical Certification
Payton Parker
Graduated from UNC Charlotte
Bachelor of Science in Public Health
Will be working in the public health sector policy and administration
Sloan Parker
Graduated from Mississippi State University
Bachelor of Arts / Business Administration / Economics and Marketing
Minor in Supply Chain Logistics
Rylee Simmons
Graduating from UNC Charlotte in August
Bachelor of Science / Health Systems Management
Will be seeking dental hygiene school
Garrett Driscoll
Graduated UNC Charlotte
PHD in Biology with concentration in molecular, cellular and developmental biology
Will continue teaching and doing cancer research
Our Deacon ministry theme for 2026 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.
Praise and Prayers...
PRAISE!!!! for Lindsay Waller (Gaston) and the birth of their second child, Emma Ruth, pray for health for Lindsay and baby
For Patricia Gunn recovering from surgery
For Brenda Sigmon being treated for lung infection
For Phyllis Sellers, pray for health and healing from wrist surgery
For Shirley Owens, a 93-year-old friend for Fran and Robert Keyes, she is recovering fron pneumonia
For the Cindy, Scott, Allison, Sheila, Anthonne, Adrianna and the rest of the family of Boots LaRocca
Doris Alexander, pray for God's peace and comfort
Maxine Harkey, pray for God's peace and comfort
Joel Gilbert, for healing and strength
Cliff Robinson recovering from surgery
Doug Gross SR, who is recovering for a fall and trip to the hospital
Jeff Terry, for complete healing for a new, unnamed health concern
Mary Hoffman, recovering from long Covid
Greg Simmons, undergoing extensive treatment for melanoma
Joy Green who is recovering from a broken back
Debbie Keller continuing to recover from health issues
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
Our Southminster team preparing for Guatemala
For a number of our members giving care to loved ones
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 below:
Need help finding a number to call, or an address to send a card?
Try using our new Digital Directory!
All members of Southminster Church should have received an invitation to join a wonderful new tool for our congregation, our digital directory. The invitation will come from: SouthminsterChurch-noreply@churchcenter.com
If you have not received this email, please contact Amy Parker in the church office: 704-868-2914 or amyparker@southminsterchurch.com.
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
