Join our fall series through the book of Hosea. Pastor Dan began this series with an introductory message on Sunday. Discussion groups begin this week!
A sneak peak into the NEW TO THE PEW classroom. A program Madison Guevara is leading to help our upper elementary students understand the thinks we do in worship and why we do them!
Tuesday, October 13
Prayer Group
8:00AM / Room 2
For more information contact DeWitt Black / 704.591.2191
Hosea Study Discussion Group
6:30PM / Room 1
For more information contact Molly Pekarek / 704.747.4539
Young Adults Small Group / Hosea
6:30PM / Room 2
For more information contact Clay Mull / 704.689.1931
College & Career Group / Hosea
7:00PM / Youth Room
For more information contact Pastor Dan / 704.718.0457
Wednesday, October 14
Men's Breakfast & Bible Study
7:30AM / Room 1
For more information contact DeWitt Black / 704.591.2191
Hosea Discussion Group
11:00AM / Room 1
For more information contact Susan Schenck / 704.718.1841
Sunday, October 18
Sunday School
9:15AM
Children / Education Wing
Youth / Youth Room
Adults / Covenant Class
Hosea Discussion Group
9:15AM / Room 2
Food & Fellowship
10:00AM
Welcome Center
Worship
10:30AM
Sanctuary
Hosea / Experiencing God's Unwavering Love / part 2
OUR FALL TEACHING SERIES CONTINUES THIS SUNDAY
Through the prophet Hosea, God uses a powerful metaphor to teach us about His unwavering love, despite our unfaithful hearts and minds.
If you cannot join us on campus, we invite you to join us online:
For more information contact Margaret Mason / 704.678.1404
Monday, October 19
Hosea Discussion Group
10:00AM / Covenant Village
For more information contact Gayla Woody / 704.860.1513
Youth Hang Time Outing
5:00PM
Meet at church for dinner and fun @ Hang Time
Looking Ahead
Here is what's happening this fall at Southminster!
Be part of a Christmas celebration for our community
Cast and crew are needed for this presentation on evenings of December 19 and 20. Adults and children ages 8 and over are encouraged to participate!
Specific needs are:
Actors (no lines or rehearsal)
Set up crew
Take down crew
Traffic control
Costumes
If you're interested or if you would like more information, please contact Melanie Dyer (704-860-6243) or Margaret Neely (704-616-6906).
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7
Our annual Craft and Car Show benefitting Night to Shine will begin at 9:00AM.
Our next build for Sleep in Heavenly Peace is coming up soon! Sign-up to build and/or deliver at the Welcome Desk. If you would be willing to help coordinate our team, please speak with Pastor Dan or Amy Parker.
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
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: November 4 @ 6:00PM
Prayer Group
Tuesday mornings @ 8:00AM / Room1
Contact DeWitt Black for more information: 704-591-2191
Discussion Groups
Exploring the series in worship: THE SOWER & THE SEED
Will meet this Sunday @ 5:00PM for dinner and fun at Hang Time
College & Career Group
Tuesday Nights / Church / Blalock Home / Oedy Home
Will meet tonight @ 7:00PM at the Church
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 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
NEXT: November 5
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: October 19
Prayer Requests
"Pray at all times in the Spirit with every prayer and request." - Ephesians 6:18
For Kriss Yavelak's son-in-law, Martin, who had a bike accident while on vacation at the beach. He is recovering from a severe a brain injury
For Becky Hasty's healing, her infection has decreased significantly, but the doctors are still anticipating surgery in the next few weeks
For Debbie Brown's healing and strength as she begins infusions this week to treat anemia
For Bob Eskridge who has been hospitalized with a severe infection
For Kelly Quinn, a friend of Tyler Lewis who has cancer and needs prayer
For Brian Schroeder, a member at First Presbyterian who served with Wade Shepard and Joanne Mitchell on the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance team. He had a stroke on Friday night and was airlifted to the hospital.
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 Wanda Murchison and family after the passing of Wanda's brother
For Doyt and Mary Hoffman after the passing of Mary's brother and 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, a friend of Nancy Haynes and Luvina Glover, who suffered a seizure and has a mass on her brain that will require surgery
For Linda Ince who is in Hospice care
For Jane Crump who is recovering from a broken foot
For Walter Essex who is recovering from hip replacement surgery
For Patty Mercer who is recovering from an esophagial procedure
Doug Gross JR and his wife Jennifer who are both recovering from hospital visits and health ailments
Sandy McGee as she undergoes a round of radiation and oral therapy intended to resolve and cancer concern
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
Joy Green, for healing and strength
Doug and Jackie Gross facing a number of challenges, and for Doug as he transitions to a care facility
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. 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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