The church provides fried chicken, bring a side dish or dessert to share, and come enjoy a time of good food and fellowship.
6:45 PRESENTATION
For all who are interested, a presentation will be offered, by specialist, Cindy Kincaid, in Room 1 covering adult caregiving issues.
THIS SATURDAY @ SOUTHMINSTER
Our annual Craft and Car Show benefitting Night to Shine will begin at 9:00AM.
Support our youth, collegiates and young adults going to Guatemala!
One of the booths at Saturday's craft show will be selling soup-to-go to support our youth, collegiates and young adults going to Guatemala next summer!
9:15AM
Children / Education Wing
Youth / Youth Room
Hosea Discovery Group / Room 2
Covenant Class / Room 1
10:00AM
Food & Fellowship / Welcome Center
10:30AM
Worship / Sanctuary
5:00PM
Youth / Youth Room
Hosea Discovery Group / Scott & Margaret Mason Home
We invite you to experience the powerful and personal story of Hosea, as it teaches us about God's incredible love for us.
Here are links to the first three messages of our Hosea study:
Here is what's happening this fall at Southminster!
Crisis Assistance Ministry is collecting food for families in need for Thanksgiving. You can bring the following donations to the Lobby the next two Sundays; November 8th and 15th.
Boxed Stuffing Mix
Instant Mashed Potatoes
Boxed Mac & Cheese
Gravy Packets
Canned Sweet Potatoes
Rice
Canned Green Beans
Corn Bread Mix
Canned Milk
Quick Cook Oatmeal
Quick Cook Grits
Pancake Mix
Begins Saturday November 14 / 10:00AM-12:00PM
An uplifting group for those who have been diagnosed with cancer, treated for cancer, or have been a caregiver for a cancer patient. This will be a group where stories are shared and heard, encouragement is offered and prayers are lifted!
Contact Debbie Brown for more information: 704.516.9578
Our next build for Sleep in Heavenly Peace is coming up soon!
Sign-up to build and/or deliver at the Welcome Desk.
A fun and easy way to support Night to Shine. Enjoy a meal and a portion of your expense goes to Night to Shine!
November 12 @ Bubba's
December 10 @ Bubba's
January 14 @ Bubba's
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Our holiday season is right around the corner. If you have baking ideas you want to test out, volunteer for Sunday Morning Fellowship.
Volunteers arrive around 9:15 and can bring 1 to 2 already created dishes or cook in the oven here. Set up around 10:00AM in the Welcome Center is appreciated. The church has coffee and all other supplies on hand.
FACILITY ALERT: The backdoor to the kitchen has been re-keyed to match the kitchen key, and not the exterior door key. FYI: If you need to access the kitchen from the exterior door, you will need a kitchen key.
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
Wednesday, November 4 @ 6:00PM
Prayer Group
Tuesday mornings @ 8:00AM / Room1
Contact DeWitt Black for more information: 704-591-2191
Men's Breakfast
Wednesday mornings in Room 1
7:30-8:30 AM
Join us for breakfast and Bible study
Contact DeWitt Black for more information: 704-591-2191
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
Thursday, November 5 @ 12:00PM @ First Watch (2409 E Franklin Blvd)
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: Monday, November 16 @ 2:00PM
Prayer Requests
"Pray at all times in the Spirit with every prayer and request." - Ephesians 6:18
For Fran and Robert Keyes and family, two of Robert's brothers have fallen and broken a hip; Les is in Virginia and Marshall is in Georgia, and Fran and Robert are spending the winter in Texas which makes travel and support complicated
For Bill & Gayla after the passing of Bill's father
For Pat & Esta Wannamaker after the passing of Pat's sister
For Jon & Jane Ivester after the passing of Jon's sister
For Delores Baucom and friend of Karen Lowrance who is battling breast cancer and will also need triple bypass heart surgery
For Jessie Aiton recovering from shoulder surgery
For Becky Hasty recovering from surgery
Doug Gross Sr, who fell and is recovering from multiple injuries
For Joy Greene, recovering from hip surgery
For Ray Head, a friend of Darry Withers
For Kriss Yavelak's son-in-law, Martin, recovering from a brain injury from biking accident
For protection and guidance for Angelica Brown's cousin, Aladine
For Esta Wannamaker's healing and guidance as she prepares for surgery
For Bob Eskridge who is recovering from a severe infection
For Kelly Quinn, a friend of Tyler Lewis who has cancer
For Brian Schroeder, who is recovering from a stroke
For Kelsey, a friend of Michael and Somer Knight, and Cody Terry, who has cancer
For Mozelle Lingafeldt who has early stage breast cancer and will require surgery
For Mary Hoffman as she continues to battle long covid
For the brother and mother of Pete Pierczynski
For a close friend of Karen Lowrance after the tragic passing of her husband
For Leah Ann Ellington, who has a brain tumor
For Linda Ince who is in Hospice care
For Jane Crump who is recovering from a broken foot
For Jennifer and Doug Gross JR who are both recovering from health ailments
Sandy McGee as she undergoes a round of radiation and oral therapy
Brenda Sigmon who is recovering from a lung infection
Joel Gilbert, for healing and strength
Jeff Terry, for healing and strength
Janice Jones, for healing and strength
Debbie Keller, for healing and strength
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.
Get to know the Southminster Deacons!
BRENDA SIGMON
Brenda has a daughter, Beth, a son, Richard, three grandsons, three great-grandchildren, and her cat, Pearl.
This is Brenda's first year serving as a Deacon at Southminster. When asked why she said "yes" to serving, Brenda said she was "praying for ways to serve the church."
Her greatest joy in serving as a Deacon is the blessing she feels when she helps others.
Please join us in thanking Brenda and all of our incredible Southminster Deacons!
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. At the end of August our balance was: $866,847.00
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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