We invite you to join our study of Ephesians. We are reading through the book this month. Discussing it in various groups, and reflecting together in worship.
READING PLAN
7/6: Ephesians 5:1–7
7/7: Ephesians 5:8–14
7/8: Ephesians 5:15–21
7/9: Ephesians 5:22–27
7/10: Ephesians 5:28–33
7/11: Reread Ephesians 5
DISCUSSION GROUPS
SUN 9:15AM: Room 2
SUN 9:15AM: Youth Room
MON 10:00AM: Covenant Village
TUE 6:30PM: Room 1
TUE 6:30PM: Young Adults / Room 2
TUE 7:30PM: College & Career
WED 11:00AM: Room 1
WORSHIP
If you weren't able to join us on campus for worship, you can click the links below to catch up on our study of Ephesians:
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.
We invite you to find a place to plug in! Contact group leaders listed below for more information.
Tuesday, July 7
8:00AM Prayer Group: Sanctuary / DeWitt Black (704-591-2191)
6:30PM Small Group: Room 1 / Molly Pekarek (704-747-4539)
6:30PM Young Adults Group: Room 2 / Clay Mull (704-689-1931)
7:30PM College & Career Group: Blalock Home / Pastor Dan (704-718-0457)
Wednesday, July 8
7:30AM Men's Breakfast / Pastor Dan (704-718-0457)
11:00AM Small Group / Susan Schenck (704-718-1841)
Sunday, July 12
9:15AM Classes for all ages
10:00AM Food and Fellowship
10:30AM Worship / Sanctuary
Monday, July 13
10:00AM Small Group / Covenant Village / Gayla Woody (704-860-1513)
Opportunities
Southminster 101 is a 90 minute luncheon offered to help those who are new to Southminster find their place to worship, grow and serve, and learn more about our history, our mission and our ministry.
At the conclusion of this class, the opporunity to join Southminster as a member of the church is offered to those who are interested.
Our summer Southminster 101 session is being planned now. If you'd like to be included in the discussion about dates and times, please sign-up at the Welcome Desk, or talk to Amy Parker or Pastor Dan.
You can support Art Camp by donating the following supplies: shoe box lids, baby wipes and paper towels (a donation table is located in the Lobby)
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
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
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!
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Praise and Prayer List
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.
Praise and Prayers...
For Leanne Dockery and family following the passing of Maxine Harkey
For Lisa Alexander, Jessie Aiton and family following the passing of Doris Alexander
For Cynthia Ritchie preparing for a procedure on Wednesday
For Pat Wannamaker following ankle surgery
For Luke Cherry who broke his leg playing soccer
Brenda Sigmon who is recovering from a lung infection
For Patricia Gunn recovering from illness
For a number of our graduates and young adults discerning career directions
For Phyllis Sellers, pray for health and healing from wrist surgery
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
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
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
