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8:00AM Prayer Group
6:30PM "DIFFERENT" Series Small Group
- Meets in Room 1
- Contact Molly Pekarek: 704-747-4539
7:30PM "DIFFERENT" Series Small Group / College & Career Group
- Meets in the Oedy home
- Contact Pastor Dan: 704-718-0457
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7:30AM Men's Breakfast
- Breakfast and Bible Study
- Meets in Room 1
11:00AM "DIFFERENT" Series Small Group
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6:30PM "DIFFERENT" Series Small Group / Young Adults
- Meets in Room 2
- Contact Clay Mull: 704-689-1931
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9:00AM Knit Wits
- Knitting Group
- Meets in Room 1
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8:00AM Session Meeting
9:15 AM Classes for all ages
- Covenant Sunday School Class / Room 1
- "DIFFERENT" Series Small Group / Room 2
- Nursery
- Children's Classes / Various
10:00AM Food and Fellowship
10:30AM Worship
AFTER WORSHIP "DIFFERENT" Series / Family Ministry Program
- Lunch
- Parent's Group
- Nursery
- Children's Program
- Youth Program
5:00PM "DIFFERENT" Series Small Group / Mason Home
- Meets at the Mason home
- Contact Margaret Mason: 704-678-1404
| | OUR CHURCH WIDE STUDY CONTINUES THIS WEEK | | If you can't join us on campus this Sunday, you can join us here: | | | If you missed a part of this series, you can view it here: | | |
JOIN ONE OF OUR SMALL GROUPS THIS WEEK:
SUNDAYS
- 9:15AM Room 2
- 12:30PM Room 1 / Parents
- 12:30PM Classes / Children
- 12:30PM Youth Room / Youth
- 5:00PM Mason Home / Contact Margaret Mason: 704-678-1404
MONDAYS
- 10:00AM Covenant Village / Contact Gayla Woody: 704-860-1513
TUESDAYS
- 6:30PM Room 1 / Contact Molly Pekarek: 704-747-4539
- 7:30PM Oedy Home / College / Contact Dan Oedy: 704-718-0457
WEDNESDAYS
THURSDAYS
- 6:30PM Room 2 / Young Adults / Contact Clay Mull: 704-689-1931
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PINE NEEDLES
Southminster will be selling pine needles to benefit our endowment fund that sponsors scholarships for students in Guatemala.
- Cost $5.50 / bale
- Free delivery for 20 or more bales
- Delivery date March 21
- We will also be looking for volunteers to help with delivery. Please plan to join us!
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CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
We will have a congregational meeting on Sunday, March 22 to review the annual business of the congregation:
- 2025 Annual Report
- 2026 Budget
- 2026 Pastor's Terms of Call
All members of the church are encouraged to attend.
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MEMBERSHIP CLASS
If you would like to know more about the life and ministries of Southminster Church, we will offer an informational luncheon on March 22 after worship.
The luncheon lasts about 90 minutes.
For those who are interested, there is an option to become a member of the church at the conclusion of the class.
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HOLY WEEK @ SOUTHMINSTER
During Holy Week we remember the events of the last week of Jesus' life.
- Psalm Sunday : March 29 @ 10:30AM
- Good Friday Drama: April 3 @ 7:00PM
- Sunrise Service: April 5 @ 7:00AM / Outside / Communion Served
- Easter Breakfast: April 5 After Sunrise
- Easter Worship: April 5 @ 10:30AM / Communion Served
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CONGREGATIONAL DINNERS
On the first Wednesday of each month, we invite you to a time of food and fellowship. The church provides fried chicken and drinks. Bring a side dish or dessert to share.
- Wednesday, April 1 @ 6:00PM
- Wednesday, May 6 @ 6:00PM
- Wednesday, June 3 @ 6:00PM
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DIGITAL DIRECTORY
All members of Southminster Church should have received an invitation to join a wonderful new tool for our congregtion, our digital directory. The invitation will come from: SouthminsterChurch-noreply@churchcenter.com
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If you have not received this email, please contact Amy Parker in the church office: 704-868-2914 or amyparker@southminsterchurch.com.
We will be happy to help you navigate this APP and join the digital directory.
| | | Once you've joined the Church Center app, it is important to double check your contact information and update your profile pictures. Use this video to learn more about how to do those updates: | | | |
GUATEMALA MISSION TRIP
A trip to work with our mission partners in Guatemala is planned for June 7-13, 2026. The anticipated airfare will be around $800.00. We will also be collecting $600.00 to cover the group's food, lodging and project expenses. The group will work with the children of Breaking Cycles and build two homes in Guatemala. If you are interested in more information, contact Bill Glover 704-650-5892 or Dan McKenzie 803-713-4428.
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CRAFTING GROUP
Our crafting group will meet on the first and third Mondays of the month from 2:00-3:30PM for fellowship and crafting. Bring your own craft to work on, or come and learn a new skill!
- NEXT GATHERING: March 16 @ 2:00PM
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FELLOWSHIP TEAM
Our Fellowship team provides refreshments on Sunday mornings from 10:00-10:30AM in the Welcome Center.
We are currently seeking additional volunteers, willing to serve, one to three Sunday's per year. If you would be willing to be a part of this team, please email Amy Parker: amyparker@southminsterchurch.com
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Our Deacon ministry has adopted a theme for 2026, “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 below: | | | | |
Welcome Shepherd Scout Prenzler
He was born on Sunday morning, March 8th at 8:09AM. He is 8 lbs 11 oz / 20 3/4 inches
Mom and baby are doing great!
Congratulations Chase, Jenna, Arlo and Ben!
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Congratulations Connor and Team!
Connor Ensley and the Belmont Middle School basketball team won the county championship last Tuesday in a thrilling game over previously undefeated York Chester.
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- Ella Berry has been accepted into the dental hygiene program she applied for
- Boots LaRocca had successful surgery and was able to return home
- Mike Lloyd continues his recovery
- Cliff Robinson had a pacemaker installed last week
- Shane Williamson is recovering from successful heart surgery
- Jim Yavelak had successful surgery, and is now home
- Kriss Yavelak is experiencing relief from shingles
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- Jeff Terry, for complete healing for a new, unnamed health concern
- Bill and Gayla Woody and family after the passing of Bill's uncle, and as they care for a number family members
- Doug and Jackie Gross and family, as Doug's health concerns continue and they face a number of challenges
- Doris Alexander as she deals with declining health
- Joel Gilbert, recovering from surgery
- Mary Hoffman, recovering from long Covid
- Maxine Harkey, congestive heart failure is causing a decline in her health
- Greg Simmons, undergoing extensive treatment for melanoma
- Joy Green who is recovering from a broken back
- Debbie Keller continuing to recover from health issues
- A number of our members who are serving as caregivers for loved ones
- Cindy Shepherd, who is preparing for shoulder surgery
- Kim Moore, preparing for an ablation to address a heart arrythmia
- Edgar, the partner of Kriss Yavelak's daughter, who is dealing with state 5 kidney failure
- Natalie, Debbie Brown's niece who is in a difficult season and had to leave college
- Carol Sheehan, a friend of Nancy Haynes who has been hospitalized after an extended illness
- an unnamed friend of Jane Ivester that has been diagnosed with cancer
- Malachi, Wanda Murchison's great-grandson, who is undergoing a number of tests to determine the cause of his health concerns
- Brenda Baker's twin newborn great grandchildren who have faced a number of medical issues and surgeries since they were born.
- Barbara, Pat Wannamaker's sister dealing with health issues
- 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 unspoken, private requests
- the fidelity of our church to the word and wisdom of God, and 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
- God's ongoing provision for His purposes in us and through us as a congregation
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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
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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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