THIS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13 11:00AM-10:00PM

Enjoy good food and fellowship while you support a great cause. When you mention Night to Shine we'll earn 10% to help us fund the prom! Dine-In or Take Out.

THE MISSION FOR SLEEP IN HEAVELY PEACE IS SIMPLE:

"NO CHILD SLEEPS ON THE FLOOR IN OUR TOWN..."

This year Southminster has the opportunity to partner with Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Their mission is getting kids off the floor and into beds. Volunteers build beds, and go on bed deliveries where they reassemble and then make the bed with sheets, blanket and comforter.

In November, Southminster will sponsor 30 of the 91 kids who are waiting on beds in Gaston County.  

On Saturday, November 15th, we need 30 to 35 volunteers to build beds at a workshop in Belmont. All materials and tools are provided.

We were planning to deliver the beds on Saturday, November 22nd. We will reschedule this date while we await more mattresses. A sign-up for delivery will be made available as soon as we know the new date.

If you would like to work with us, click on the link below to sign-up.

FOOD

DRIVE

WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS SUNDAY (NOVEMBER 16).

THIS WEEK AT SOUTHMINSTER

TUESDAY / November 11

5:45PM HANDBELL CHOIR PRACTICE

• Meets in the Sanctuary
• Contact Melinda Brown for more information: 704-616-6495

6:30PM YOUNG ADULTS GROUP

• Room 1
• Contact Clay Mull for more information: 704-689-1931

7:30PM COLLEGE & CAREER GROUP

• Will meet at the Oedy home
• Contact Pastor Dan for more information: 704-718-0457

WEDNESDAY / November 12

7:30AM MEN'S BREAKFAST

• Meets in Room 1 for breakfast, study & fellowship

11:00AM DANIEL SMALL GROUP

• Room 1

6:00PM PRAISE TEAM PRACTICE

• Sanctuary

6:30PM DANIEL SMALL GROUP

• Room 1

SATURDAY / November 15

8:00AM SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE BUILD

9:00AM KNIT WITS

• Room 1

SUNDAY / November 16

9:15 AM CLASSES

• Covenant Sunday School Class / Room 1
• Parent's Group / Room 2
• Nursery
• Children's Classes / Various
• Youth / Youth Room

10:00AM FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP

• Welcome Center

10:30AM WORSHIP

• Sanctuary

MONDAY / November 17

10:00AM DANIEL SMALL GROUP

• Meets at Covenant Village
• Contact Kriss Yavelak for info: 704-907-1601

8:30PM SOUTHMINSTER VOLLEYBALL

• Gym

Join in our current church wide study:

We invite you to join us for worship and a small group!

OCTOBER 12 - NOVEMBER 16

This week we conclude our six-week study of the book of Daniel. We invite you to join us for worship, our daily reading plan and find a small group.

PART 5: "The Lion's Den" November 9, 2025

PART 4: "Evangelism?"

November 2, 2025

PART 3: "Nebuchadnezzar" October 26, 2025

PART 2: "Trusting God" October 19, 2025

PART 1: "God is My Judge"

October 12, 2025

IF YOU CAN'T JOIN US ON CAMPUS THIS SUNDAY:

JOIN A DANIEL SMALL GROUP!

SMALL GROUP GATHERINGS

SUN @ 9:15AM / ROOM 2 / PARENTS & ADULTS

SUN @ 9:15AM / YCR / YOUTH

SUN @ 5:00PM / MASON HOME

 - Contact Margaret Mason for info: 704-678-1404

MON @ 10:00AM / COVENANT VILLAGE

- Contact Kriss Yavelak for info: 704-907-1601

TUE @ 6:30PM / YOUNG ADULTS

- Contact Clay Mull for info: 704-689-1931

TUE @ 7:30 / COLLEGE & CAREER

 - Contact Dan Oedy for info: 704-718-0457

WED @ 11:00AM / ROOM 1

WED @ 6:30PM / ROOM 2

DAILY

READINGS

MON: 11/3

Daniel 8:1-14

TUE: 11/4

Daniel 8:15-27

WED: 11/5

CHURCH DINNER

THR: 11/6

Daniel 9:1-19

FRI: 11/7

Daniel 9:20-27

URGENT VOLUNTEER NEED:

We are seeking additional volunteers to serve in a rotation in our nursery and for children's worship.

If you would be willing to serve in these critical roles, please contact Linda Stapleton or Pastor Dan.

Southminster has two opportunities to work at the Operation Christmas Child Distribution Center. Come join us as we serve to prepare shoeboxes for their journey around the world. Samaritan's Purse needs our help to get boxes ready to ship. This one box makes an eternal impact on children by sharing the Good News and great joy of Jesus Christ.    

This is a fun time with fellow church members and friends and makes a big impact. We generally work for a few hours, take a food and water break and then finish our shift.  

Carpooling will be available from the church. Contact Amy Parker at ahparker68@gmail.com to join in on this rewarding event.

• Tuesday, December 9th 1:00-5:00
• Saturday, December 20th 6:00-1000

Please sign up by November 16th for December 9th and November 23rd for December 20th.  

SAVE THESE DATES

There are a number of opportunities to get involved in the work God has called Southminster to do in our community. Those missions and dates are:

• NOV 23: Ms. Betty from Breaking Cycles in Guatemala will be in worship with us and will join us for a soup luncheon (bring a warm soup, bread or dessert to share and fellowship)
• DEC 3 / 6:00PM: Operation Christmas Child Potluck & Packing Party
• DEC 6: Black Mountain Home Christmas Party. Giftcards are available in the Lobby - plan to join the group for the get together in Black Mountain

Keep watching the newsletter for specific times and sign ups as these

Please join us in praying for...

• Chuck Gaskins and family after Sharon's unexpected passing last week
• Maxine Harkey, who's congestive heart failure is causing a rapid decline in her health
• Greg Simmons undergoing treatment for melanoma
• Debbie Brown preparing for a heart procedure in December
• Becky Johnson preparing for hip surgery in December
• Kriss Yavelak's daughter-in-law Pam, who is recovering from surgery to repair a detached retina.
• Brenda Baker's twin newborn great grandchildren who have surgeries scheduled on October 21st and 28th. They have faced a number of medical issues since they were born.
• Raffelel Rivera, a friend of Debbie Brown who was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident.
• Boots LaRocca who is recovering from respiratory issues
• Jeff Terry who has ongoing health issues
• Joy Greene who broke her back in two places
• Debbie Keller continuing to recover from surgery
• Barbara, Pat Wannamaker's sister dealing with health issues
• Bob Eskridge recovering from a heart procedure
• Doug and Jackie Gross facing a number of health issues and dealing with a leak that has caused an unexpected kitchen renovation
• Jim Yavelak, who is seeking guidance as he considers surgery and treatment
• Bill Blalock's sister June and her husband who were in a car accident and both have fractures in their backs
• Dawn and Lee Cline and family, as Lee is battling cancer
• the fidelity of our church to the word and wisdom of God
• God's protection against spiritual warfare
• people to come to know Jesus and grow in their faith as a result of the ministries we offer
• the Gideon Project and our mission and ministry as a congregation

NIGHT

to

SHINE

t-shirts

Several people inquired about the Night to Shine shirts the leadership team members were wearing on Saturday. If you would like to order one, information can be found by clicking the link below. We need a minimum of 24 orders to process the shirts at these prices. As soon as we get those orders will proceed. Money will be collected upon delivery of the shirts.

SHORT SLEEVE

S-XL: $15

2X: $17

4X: $19

LONG SLEEVE

S-XL: $16

2x: $18

4x: $20

CHURCH OFFICE UPDATES

PHONE SYSTEMS / VOICEMAIL

Southminster has a new phone system. This system will allow staff to monitor calls without being physically present on campus.  When you call into the church you will hear an automated message. To hear the directory press #2 then the staff member’s extension. Your voice message will forward to the staff member’s email.

CONTRIBUTIONS UPDATES

As we continue to enhance connections and communication, we have some exciting upgrades coming.  Several of you may already be receiving email updates when you tithe to the church.  

This is just one feature of the Planning Center System we are working to put into full utilization.  Soon, we will be transitioning to the Planning Center App.  Keep looking for updates and training will be available to fully integrate this improvement into the life of the church.

If you would like to know more about the life of Southminster Church, you can subscribe to our YouTube channel, receive our weekly newsletter, or follow us on Facebook. Click the icons above to follow or subscribe.

CHURCH SAFETY

Have you thought about the best practices in the event of an active threat on campus? We invite you to watch this video for guidance and information.

Supporting Southminster

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
• click on the link below to make a digital gift
• mail a check to the church:

Southminster Church

ATTN: Stefanie Faith

1401 Hoffman Road

Gastonia, NC 28054

‘“May the Lord bless you and keep you;

may the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you;

may the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.”

-NUMBERS 6:24-25