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5:45PM Handbell Practice / Sanctuary
6:30-8:30PM Pickleball / Gym
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7:30-8:30AM Men's Breakfast / Classroom 1
11:00AM Bible Study: Philippians 2 / Classroom 1
7:00PM Bible Study: Philippians 2 / Classroom 1
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9:00AM-12:00PM Knit Wits / Classroom 1
9:00-11:00AM Pickleball / Gym
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9:15-10:00AM Sunday School Classes / Various Rooms
10:00-10:30AM Food and Fellowship / Welcome Center
10:30-11:30AM Worship / Sanctuary
12:00-2:00PM Southminster 101 Class / Classroom 1
5:00-7:00PM Youth Group / Youth Room (OEDY HOME)
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This Sunday at Southminster, Dr. Darrell Current will share on God's faithfulness though the second generation of our life and ministry together. | |
If you cannot make it to campus, worship with us online: | | |
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SEPTEMBER 22
"Great Faithfulness"
Pastor Jerry Bron
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ATTENDANCE
On Campus: 135
YouTube: 31
Total: 166
GIVING
Offering: $6,366.00
Gideon: $544.92
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SEPTEMBER 15
"Who is My Neighbor?"
Pastor Vasco Kachipapa
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ATTENDANCE
On Campus: 115
YouTube: 72
Total: 192
GIVING
Offering: $6,671.00
Gideon: $2,979.92
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SEPTEMBER 8
"The Gideon Project"
Pastor Dan Oedy
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ATTENDANCE
On Campus: 129
YouTube: 66
Total: 195
GIVING
Offering: $5,429.00
Gideon: $3,824.92
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SOUTHMINSTER
101 CLASS
Are you interested in finding out more about Southminster Church?
We host "Southminster 101" classes to offer information about our church and membership.
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This Sunday after worship until 1:30PM / LUNCH SERVED | |
Call or text Pastor Dan @ 704-718-0457 for more information or to RSVP | |
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VOLLEYBALL
Monday nights this fall
Church league volleyball will begin October 7th. Games will be on Monday nights at 6:00 / 7:00 / 8:00 at Southminster. If you are interested in playing on the Southminster team, talk to Steve Kahn 704.451.7822 or Pastor Dan 704.718.0457.
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Black Mountain Home
On October 12, our mission partner, Black Mountain Home for Children, will be hosting their Fall Festival fundraiser. Members of Southminster are invited to help set up on October 11 and host on October 12. If you would like to join us, contact Dan McKenzie for more information.
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We are looking for volunteers who can go to BMHFC on Friday, October 11 and help set up wooden structures to create a "marketplace" atmosphere. We will then host games for the BMHFC Fall Festival. We can have as many as 32 people stay the night. If you can go for both days, or either day, please RSVP with Dan McKenzie: dan.mckenzie92@gmail.com | |
OUR NEXT CHURCH WIDE STUDY WILL BEGIN OCTOBER 13 | |
Our fall church-wide study will begin on Sunday, October 13. The series will be titled "Silver Oldies". You likely know the "Golden Oldies" - the great stories of the Old Testament, but there are other incredible stories in the Old Testament that teach us who God is. Join us as we study these stories and see how they prepare for the Advent of Jesus into our world! | |
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WOULD YOU CONSIDER HOSTING, OR CO-HOSTING A SMALL GROUP FOR OUR FALL CHURCH WIDE STUDY? ALL MATERIAL TO FACILITATE DISCUSSION WILL BE PROVIDED TO YOU AND TRAINING IS AVAILABLE.
IF YOU WOULD CONSIDER THIS, OR IF YOU'D LIKE MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT SARAH OEDY: sarahkoedy@gmail.com
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CANDY COLLECTION
We are starting to collect candy donations for our Fall Festival (planned for October 26th). If you are willing to support this effort, you can bring donations to the work room in the office.
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OCTOBER 26
Our Fall Festival will be on Saturday, October 26 from 1:00-4:00PM. We need volunteers to host games, cook and be a part of the trunk-or-treat. If you would like to sign-up to help, please click the link below.
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Please click a link to sign up for food and games or to bring a car to trunk-or-treat: | | | |
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Presbyterian Pilgrimage is a powerful weekend of retreat and renewal. Check out the website for more information. | |
UPCOMING DATES: October 31 - Fayetteville, NC / March 6 - Fayetteville, NC / March 27 - Asheville, NC / May 1 - Charleston, SC | | |
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NOVEMBER 2
On Saturday, November 2 we will host our second annual Crafts & Car Show to benefit Night to Shine. If you would be willing to volunteer, please sign-up here.
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WE ARE ALSO COLLECTING SPECIAL ITEMS, EXPERIENCES, OR GETAWAYS FOR OUR SILENT AUCTION. IF YOU HAVE AN ITEM TO DONATE, PLEASE CONTACT ALAN ROUTHIER: alan.routhier@ignitedaba.com or 828.455.3446 | | |
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WEDNESDAYS
7:30-8:30AM
CLASSROOM 1
All men of the church are invited to join us on Wednesday mornings from 7:30-8:30 for food, fellowship and Bible study.
The men's breakfast meets in Classroom 1.
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MARRIAGE CLASS SUNDAY / 9:15AM CLASSROOM 2
In this video based series, faciliated by Scott & Becky Hasty and Linda Stapleton, Pastor Andy Stanley explains what we must learn in order to transform our expectations and look to God in order to experience marriage as it was designed.
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COVENANT CLASS
SUNDAY / 9:15AM
Classroom 1
The Covenant Adult Sunday School Class meets in Classroom 1 for study and discussion. The class is currently studying the book of Acts.
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PICKLEBALL
TUESDAYS 6:30PM
SATURDAYS 9:00AM
Everyone is invited to join the fun of this new sport.
Whether experienced, beginner or wanting to learn, all are welcome.
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KNIT WITS
SATURDAYS 9:00AM
Classroom 1
Everyone is invited to join the Knit Wits on Saturday mornings. Whether experienced, beginner or wanting to learn, all are welcome.
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WANT TO HELP?
Do you know about our College Care Ministry?
We currently have 17 Southminster students enrolled in college. To show our love and support, we regularly send cards with words of encouragement and a small gift.
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Want to be a part of this ministry? Contact Cindy Mauney: csmauney@gmail.com | | |
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One of the ways we seek to bless each other, during times of need is to provide meals for those who are going through a particular challenge. An email with a schedule is sent to members of our Home Meals Care Circle, and they sign-up if there is a date that would work for them. For more information, contact Cindy Mauney. | | |
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Have you sensed God leading you to a mission-oriented endeavor, but you need help to make it happen? Perhaps a Southminster Foundation Grant is the perfect way to get the jump start you need.
Check out the application form to see if your idea would qualify for a grant.
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You can download and print the grant application here: | | |
The Gideon Project is the strategic plan to guide Southminster Church through our next season of development and growth. Check out the links here, or the documents in the Lobby for more information. | |
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION: | | |
Our campaign goal for the remainder of 2024 is $75,000.00. With the amount currently in our campaign fund ($38,000.00) if we can raise this additional amount in 2024, we can complete the facility objectives and pay $100,000.00 off our debt to jump-start this strategic plan. In the first 2 weeks we have recieved $7,349.76 toward our goal. Thank you Southminster! | |
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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. | |
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For Terry Murchison and for Wanda as she gives care, and for their great-grandson Malikhai who continues to struggle with illness.
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For Bill & Gayla Woody and family, after the passing of their brother-in-law. They are also care-giving for several family members.
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For Josh Wise's grandmother.
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For Cindi Barr, Julie Lloyd's sister-in-law who has been hospitalized for several weeks with lung issues.
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For Kelly & Greg Simmons and family after Marti's passing.
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For Will Roberts, who continues serving in the Marines. Will is currently on deployment. Pray for Will, Frank and Dawn, Kali and their family.
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For Suzanne Jones as she recovers from knee replacement surgery.
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For Charles, Brenda Sigmon's brother.
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For Kaidyn, the son of Dallas and Courtney, childhood friends of Kristen Watkins Kopasz. Kaidyn is 6-months-old and has had numerous ailments since his birth. He has undergone surgery for his breathing and kidneys and he is in the hospital once again.
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For Janice Kahn who is struggling with back pain and is awaiting surgery.
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For Dan Britton a friend of Jane Ivester, who had a massive brain bleed.
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For Amy Anderson.
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For Chris Gates who has cancer.
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For Dawn Cline and family, as her husband Lee and her brother, Frank are both battling cancer.
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For Kriss Yavelak, for the strengthening of her immune system and protection.
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Name tags are a great way to get to know someone and to be known by others.
Whether you are a member or regular attender, if you need a new or replacement name tag, please sign-up for one in the Lobby.
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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.
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CONGREGATIONAL 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.
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ELDERS
Trevor Cherry / 2024
Charlie Dixon / 2024
Garrett Driscoll / 2026
Becky Hasty / Clerk
Steve Kahn / 2024
Tyler Lewis / 2026
Mike Lloyd / 2025
Teresa Locke / 2025
Margaret Mason / 2025
Dan McKenzie / 2026
Kendra Neal / 2026
Dan Oedy / Moderator
Frank Roberts / 2025
Linda Stapleton / 2024
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DEACONS
Cynthia Gaston / 2026
Cathy Glenn / 2026
Lynne Hovis / 2025
Danny Knight / 2026
Janet Layne / 2025
Marion Lewis / 2025
Cindy Mauney / Coordinator
Cyndi McKenzie / 2024
Joanne Mitchell / 2024
Sarah Oedy / 2024
Esta Wannamaker / 2024
Josh Wise / 2025
Kriss Yavelak / 2026
Gayla Woody / Coordinator
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STAFF
Brenda Baker / Finance
Dawn Cline / Preschool
Melanie Dyer / Childcare
Jane Ivester / Childcare
Brooke Ensley / Childcare
Becky Hasty / Administrator
Karen Knight / Worship
Dan Oedy / Pastor
CORPORATION
Margaret Mason President
Scott Mauney Vice Pres.
Charles Johnson Treasurer
Bill Woody Accountant
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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
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‘“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
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