WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THIS WEEK AT SOUTHMINSTER!

THANK YOU!!!

We had a wonderful kickoff to our season of Celebrating Community! Thank you to all the volunteers who made it possible! You can find our more about this season of celebration below.

THIS WEEK AT SOUTHMINSTER

MEMORIAL SERVICE TODAY

Calvin Arrowood's mother passed on Wednesday, September 28th. A graveside service to honor her life and celebrate her resurrection will be held on Tuesday (today) at 2:00PM at Long Creek Presbyterian Church.


Long Creek Presbyterian Church

701 Long Creek Road

Kings Mountain, NC 28086

WEDNESDAY

7:30AM CLASSROOM 1

All men of the church are invited to join us on Wednesday mornings from 7:30-8:30 in Classroom 1, for breakfast, questionable stories, moderately humorous jokes, Bible study and great fellowship.

WEDNESDAY

6:00PM CLASSROOM 2

The Southminster Handbell Choir will have rehearsal this Wednesday. We are always looking for new "ringers". It doesn't matter if you are experienced or not; if you are willing to learn, we are willing to teach you. Always a good time, come join us!

THURSDAY

12:00PM CLASSROOM 1

You are invited to a luncheon for all women of the church.


BRING YOUR LUNCH AND JOIN IN THE FELLOWSHIP AND DISCUSSION.


You can contact Janet Layne for more details.

3gr8gals@gmail.com

704-813-2273

SPECIAL ACTIVITES THIS WEEKEND

YOUTH RETREAT:

OCTOBER 7-9

Mark your calendars for our retreat to Lake Wateree October 7-9. We will leave after school on Friday (5:30) and return to Gastonia on Sunday (5:00). Join us as we explore Jesus' lakeside moments. Information flyers are in the Youth Room and Lobby.

Support our mission partner, Black Mountain Home for Children as they host an important fund raiser this weekend.

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OCTOBER 7-9, 2022

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Open to everyone who loves Camp Grier. You are invited to a weekend of fun, friends, and family Camp Grier celebrates 70 years of ministry!

SATURDAY

9:00AM CLASSROOM 2


Everyone who is an experienced knitter, or who would like to learn is invited to the Saturday morning "Knit Wits" group. Come join in all the fun and fellowship!


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WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY

Sunday's picnic launched a season of emphasis on community and connection. Highlighting this season will be 3 WEDNESDAY NIGHT GATHERINGS along with 3 CHURCH-WIDE CELEBRATIONS (see below for more information). These special events will coincide with a Sunday morning sermon series exploring why God has called us into community. We hope you will join us in worship and at these special events as we explore God's purpose and plan for Christian community.

DATES:

  • October 12
  • October 26
  • November 9



SCHEDULE:

  • 5:45 Dinner
  • 6:15 Reflection
  • 6:30 Small Groups
  • 7:15 Closing Prayer

FALL FESTIVAL

Sunday, October 30th 5:00-7:00. Join us in the parking lot for a cookout, games, music and fun! 


HOLIDAY CELEBRATION

Sunday, November 13th 5:00-7:00. We will begin with a soup dinner, then pack Operation Christmas Child boxes, and decorate the sanctuary for Christmas.

SUNDAY NIGHT

SUNDAY

5:30-7:00


All Elementary age students are encouraged to join us for Kids Zone this Sunday. The topic will be on the importance of having FATIH IN GOD. The program includes games, lesson, music and dinner.

NOTE: YOUTH WILL NOT MEET THIS SUNDAY EVENING. THEY WILL BE RETURNING FROM THE LAKE RETREAT AT 5:00PM.

HERE IS WHAT IS HAPPENING AT SOUTHMINSTER

OFFICER NOMINATIONS

TO NOMINATE SOMEONE AS AN OFFICER, FILL OUT A BALLOT IN THE LOBBY AND RETURN IT TO THE OFFICE, OFFERING PLATE OR BRASS DEPOSIT BOX OUTSIDE CLASSROOM 1.

OPEN NOMIATIONS NOW THROUGH OCTOBER 11


A critic and important aspect of our life and ministry together is the annual process of nominating and electing our Elders and Deacons. Our Elders coordinate and lead the ministries of our church and cast the vision for our congregation. Our Deacons oversee the nurture and care of our congregation. Please prayerfully engage in this process over the next several weeks.

ARE YOU NEW TO SOUTHMINSTER?

INFORMATION CLASS

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16

11:30-2:30 / Welcome Center

LUNCH IS PROVIDED

Are you new to Southminster and interested in more information? Would you like to know more about membership?

If so, we invite you to lunch and a conversation about "all things Southminster". Those who are interested in joining the church will have that opportunity at the end of the class.

Would you like to attend the Southminster 101 class?
I will be there
I would like more information

SUPPORT OUR CHILDREN AND YOUTH

SUNDAY MEAL SIGN-UP

CAN YOU HELP?

Are you willing to sponsor a meal for our children and youth? Every Sunday we feed our Kids Zone and Youth members, if you want a great way to meet these awesome young people, support them, and help their program budget, would you consider bringing a meal one night? Volunteers will help with preparations and serving, contact Wanda Murchison (704-675-1563) for more information, or click the link to sign up for an evening.

COMING SOON...

Are you interested in more information about the volleyball league?

LOCATION

Games at Southminster Church

DATE AND TIME

10/17/22 6:00pm - 12/12/22 6:00pm US/Eastern
If we have your email on file, click the link below for more information. If not, you can contact Steve Kahn (steve_kahn22@yahoo.com) .
Please contact me with more information

For the next six weeks, on the Wednesdays we do not have a dinner, we will continue to offer our ONE o'clock Bible Study. This will be available in person or online, and via audio file after the class. We will be studying the book and life of Daniel.

OCTOBER 19 / 1:00PM

Daniel, Chapters 1-4


NOVEMBER 2 / 1:00PM

Daniel, Chapters 5-8


November 16 / 1:00PM

Daniel, Chapters 9-12

You are invited to the 4th Annual Jeep Show and Shine at Gaston College on October 15. You can find out more through this link.

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MISSION PARTNER EMPHASIS

Visit the PDA website

PRESBYTERIAN 

DISASTER RELIEF

Out of chaos, hope...

Presbyterian Disaster Relief (PDA) is one of our mission partners. They provide support for regions devastated by various calamities. PDA typically responds immediately with humanitarian relief, followed by support and assistance rebuilding and reestablishing order. They are currently working in Ukraine, and are already responding to Hurricanes Ian and Fiona. As a tithing church, 10% of what we receive in support goes to our mission partners. You can read more about PDA on their website.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND PLAN TO JOIN US!

TUESDAY

4

2:00PM

MEMORIAL SERVICE

for Calvin Arrowood's mother (@ Long Creek Pres)

WEDNESDAY

5

7:30AM

MEN'S BREAKFAST

THURSDAY

6

12:00PM

WOMEN'S LUNCHEON

WEEKEND

7-9

5:30PM FRIDAY (MEET AT CHURCH)

Travel to Lake Wateree

YOUTH LAKE RETREAT

5:00PM SUNDAY (RETURN TO CHURCH)

SATURDAY

8

9:00AM: KNIT WITS

ALL DAY: BLACK MOUNTAIN FALL FESTIVAL

SUNDAY

9

9:15AM: SUNDAY SCHOOL

10:00AM: FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP

10:30AM: WORSHIP: Communion Celebration

2:00PM: NIGHT TO SHINE TEAM MEETING

5:30PM: KIDS ZONE

MONDAY

10

7:00PM

DEACONS MEETING

WEDNESDAY

12

7:30AM: MEN'S GROUP

4:00PM: TRANSFORM MINISTRY MEETING

5:15PM: NOMINATIONS TEAM MEETING

WEDNEDAY CONNECTION

  • 5:45PM: Dinner
  • 6:15PM: Evening Emphasis & Reflection
  • 6:30PM: Small Group Discussion
  • 7:15PM: Closing Prayer

SATURDAY

15

9:00AM: KNIT WITS

1:00PM: SHOW & SHINE (@ GASTON COLLEGE)

SUNDAY

16

9:15AM: SUNDAY SCHOOL

10:00AM: FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP

10:30AM: WORSHIP

11:30AM: ADMIN MEETING

11:30AM: SOUTHMINSTER 101 CLASS

5:30PM: KIDS ZONE & YOUTH

MONDAY

17


EVENING

VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE

WEDNESDAY

19

7:30AM: MEN'S BREAKFAST

1:00PM: ONE-DERFUL WEDNESDAYS

5:15PM: NOMINATIONS TEAM MEETING

THURSDAY

20

12:00PM

WOMEN'S LUNCHEON

SATURDAY

22

9:00AM

KNIT WITS

SUNDAY

23

9:15AM: SUNDAY SCHOOL

10:00AM: FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP

10:30AM: WORSHIP

11:30AM: SESSION MEETING

5:30PM: KIDS ZONE & YOUTH

MONDAY

24

6:30PM: REACH MINISTRY MEETING

EVENING: VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE

WEDNESDAY

26

7:30AM: MEN'S GROUP

WEDNEDAY CONNECTION

  • 5:45PM: Dinner
  • 6:15PM: Evening Emphasis & Reflection
  • 6:30PM: Small Group Discussion
  • 7:15PM: Closing Prayer

SATURDAY

29

9:00AM

KNIT WITS

SUNDAY

30

9:15AM: SUNDAY SCHOOL

10:00AM: FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP

10:30AM: WORSHIP

5:00PM: FALL FESTIVAL

MONDAY

31

EVENING

VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE

PRAYER REQUESTS

  • For Darry Wither's daughter-in-law Sandy Ann who has been diagnosed with cancer.
  • For JD Gregory as he receives cancer treatments.
  • For Darlene Jarvis and family; Darlene's husband Ray has kidney cancer.
  • For Norma Holland, as Norma continues cancer treatment and recovers from surgery.
  • for Doug Moore, as his cancer has returned.
  • for Doug Sigmon, who is hospitalized after a serious reaction to medication.
  • for Kris Yavelak's daughter Veronica, continuing to deal with long haul covid symptoms.
  • for Will Roberts as he is deployed in an undisclosed location, and for the Roberts family in this time.
  • For Richard Dyer's mother who is recovering from blood clots in both lungs.
  • For Terry Murchison's oldest daughter who has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.


LORD, IN YOUR MERCY, HEAR OUR PRAYERS

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THIS WEEK'S VOLUNTEERS

Greeter/Usher: Ken, Michelle, and Caiden Jackman, Judy Long

Security: Darry Wither, Tyler Lewis

Child Care 9:15 and 10:30

Brooke Ensley

Children's Sunday School:

Preschool: Gayla Woody, Cathy Glenn

Elementary:  Linda Stapleton, Michelle Jackman

Youth Sunday School: WILL NOT MEET (Lake Retreat)

Children’s Church: Becky Hasty, Candace and Brianna Edwards

Fellowship: Janice and Steve Kahn

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

If you would like a copy of the membership directory please contact the church office at 704-868-2914. Printed copies are often available in the Lobby, but do get picked up quickly. If you would like to update your information in the directory, or be added to it, please contact your Deacon or the church office.

LEADERSHIP

Please keep the leadership of our congregation in your prayers as they continue to serve and discern the will of the Lord and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Additionally, if you have thoughts or input about the ministries of the church, or if you'd like to know how to get involved, talk to one of our officers or staff members.

ELDERS

Calvin Arrowood / 2022

Trevor Cherry / 2024

Charlie Dixon / 2024

Jackie Dixon / 2023

Chris Ensley / 2022

Becky Hasty / 2022

Jeff Hurley / 2023

*Steve Kahn / 2024

Margaret Neely / 2022

**Dan Oedy

Amy Parker 2023

Linda Stapleton / 2024

Pat Wannamaker / 2023

*CLERK OF SESSION

**MODERATOR

DEACONS

Amy Anderson / 2024

*Saul Amezquita / 2023

Kathy Current / 2022

Janice Kahn / 2024

*Cindy Mauney

Cyndi McKenzie / 2024

Joanne Mitchell / 2023

Sarah Oedy / 2024

Susan Schenck / 2022

Kelly Simmons / 2022

Esta Wannamaker / 2023

Darry Withers / 2023

*Gayla Woody

Kris Yavelak / 2022

*LEADERSHIP TEAM

STAFF

Saul Amezquita / Associate

Brenda Baker / Finance

Dawn Cline / Preschool

Jane Ivester / Childcare

Brooke Ensley / Childcare

Becky Hasty / Administrator

Darlene Jarvis / Facility

Karen Knight / Worship

Dan Oedy / Pastor

CORPORATION

Margaret Mason / President

Scott Mauney / Vice Pres.

Charles Johnson / Treasurer

Bill Woody / Accountant


STATISTICAL UPDATE

SEPTEMBER 11

CONTRIBUTIONS

Offering: $6,850.00    

Joshua: $350.00

ATTENDANCE:

On campus: 157

YouTube: 26

Facebook: 56

Total: 239

SEPTEMBER 18

CONTRIBUTIONS

Offering: $8,565.00

Joshua: $1,040.00

ATTENDANCE:

On campus: 127

YouTube: 15

Facebook: 49

Total: 191

SEPTEMBER 25

CONTRIBUTIONS

Offering: $3,736.30 

Joshua: $375.00

ATTENDANCE:

On campus: 107

YouTube: 19

Facebook: 30

Total: 156

TOP FINANCIAL OBJECTIVES:

  • Continue full support of all mission partners
  • Continue to offer excellent programs
  • Expand eastbound entry drive
  • Repair/replace gym air conditioner
  • Replace gym floor
  • Install interior directional signage
  • Soundproofing in the Welcome Center
  • Finishing details / chancel decorations
  • Closet / storage cleanout / storage solutions
  • Pay down/off the remaining mortgage

Thank you for your faithful support of Southminster Church. Your timely contributions to our ministries and mission partners is incredibly important. Your financial gifts make everything we do possible; THANK YOU!

SUPPORTING SOUTHMINSTER

To support the ministry of Southminster, you can:
  • place your contribution in the offering plate or drop box on Sundays
  • drop a check off at the office between 9:00-1:00 Monday-Thursday
  • 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: Brenda Baker
1401 Hoffman Road
Gastonia, NC 28054
CLICK TO MAKE A CONTRIBUTION
‘“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