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Bible Quiz
Question from Proverbs: It is “better to obtain wisdom” than what?
Look below for the answer.
PASTOR TODD’S WEEKLY WORD
What a week!
I started the week in shorts during the day and sleeping restlessly overnight because the house was a little too warm and stuffy. Last night, my wife and I went out with flashlights to pick the remaining beans, tomatoes, etc out of the garden because of the threat of overnight frost. This morning I woke up and put on slippers and flipped on the switch for our gas fireplace for the first time in several months (the dog was pretty much in heaven 🙂 ). A lot has happened in just a few days. And that is just the weather!!!
Last Sunday, worship at Southern Heights felt PACKED! There were a ton of people here, including lots of friends and family of the FIVE teenagers who publicly professed their faith in Jesus as their Lord and Savior!!! And there was a baptism in there too, which just amplified what was already an exciting and awesome day for our church, and for THE Church! God is GOOD, friends!!!
You know what though? God ain’t done! Though I will be out of town this week, I’m excited for the celebration of missions and ministries that will be happening here this Sunday (I’m kinda bummed to be missing it, to be honest!). I know you all will hear the Word of God faithfully preached through our friend Jeff Fernandez this Sunday too.
And then NEXT Sunday, October 19, we’re officially receiving more new members AND celebrating another baptism!!! God is on the move in our midst, friends!!! October is apparently a great month to get to church ;). There’s something special going on up in here!
You can scroll down and figure out loads of opportunities and times to come be a part of the Southern Heights family at different levels and times of the week. But the easiest way to check us out is to come on over to 4141 E Hillandale at 10:30am on Sunday morning. Same time and place every week. We’ve got room for you. We’d love to meet you. And most importantly, we’d love to introduce you to the Jesus we love!
His…Pastor todd <><
Upcoming Events at Southern Heights
These are highlights only. CLICK HERE to see the calendar for a full listing.
October 12
– 9am – Education Hour – Middle School, High School & Adults
– 10:30am – Worship Gathering – Pastor Jeff Fernandez, guest pastor
– 6pm – Middle School Ministry
October 15 – 1st & 3rd Wednesday Ministries
– 10am – Women’s Ministry
– 5:15pm – Pizza dinner
– 6pm – Gems/Cadets – with special kickoff campfire
– 6pm – Men’s Women’s Ministry
October 19
– 9am – Education Hour – Middle School, High School & Adults
– 10:30am – Worship Gathering – New Members and Baptism
– 6pm – High School Ministry
HAVE YOU CHECKED YOUR MAILBOX LATELY?
If not, your mailbox misses you. 🙂
If you don’t have a mailbox and want one – just let us know at shcrc1@gmail.com.
Education Hour – Sundays 9-10am
Ed Hour takes place on Sundays from 9-10am.
Adults meet in the conference room.
High school and Middle school begin Ed Hour in the Student Room and then have separate classes.
Deepen your faith and knowledge while having a meaningful time with your church family.
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Student LIFE Ministries
Sundays from 6-8pm are for Students.
High School – 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays
Middle School – 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays.
1st & 3rd Wednesday Ministries
10:00am – Women’s ministry meets in the conference room.
5:15pm – light supper of pizza and chips and cookies.
6pm we will have GEMS (1st -5th grade girls) and Cadets (1st to 5th grade boys), and Women’s Ministry (Same lesson as 10am) and Men’s Ministry. Bring your friends!
A Good Scripture to Memorize
Would you be interested in a Shipshewana Christmas Lights tour?
The SHENANIGANS team is wondering who might be interested. Here is what we are thinking…
Monday, December 1 (other dates are possible), leave at 3pm in a caravan of mini-vans.
Go to Blue Gate in Shipshewana for dinner.
Then tour the “Lights of Joy” Christmas Lights car tour at 6pm.
Be back to church by 8pm (ish).
Cost $15 per person.
If you are interested, please sign the “Interested List” on the Lobby Info Table. These plans are not set in stone yet and details may change, but we need to know who is interested to figure out next steps.
NEW ADDITIONS TO THE LIBRARY!
Fiction
No One Ever Asked by Kate Ganshert
Veiled in Smoke, Shadows of the White City & Drawn by the Current by Jocelyn Green – 3 books in The Windy City Saga
To the Moon and Back by Karen Kingsbury
Something Worth Doing – A Novel of an Early Suffragist by Jane Kirkpatrick
Green Street in Black and White – A Chicago Story by Dave Larsen
‘Til I Want No More by Robin W. Pearson
The Master Craftsman by Kelli Stuart
Non-Fiction
Anne of Green Gables, My Daughter & Me – What My Favorite Book Taught Me about Grace, Belonging & the Orphan in Us All by Lorilee Craker
The Men We Need by Brant Hansen
Parables – The Mysteries of God’s Kingdom Revealed Through the Stories Jesus Told by John Macarthur
The Discerning Life – An Invitation to Notice God in Everything by Stephen A. Macchia
Rise – Bold Strategies to Transform Your Church by Cally Parkinson with Nancy Scammacca Lewis
Putting Art (back) in Its Place by John E. Skillen
Imagination Redeemed – Glorifying God with a Neglected Part of Your Mind by Gene Edward Veith Jr. & Matthew P. Ristuccia
Donations to “Ministry with Community”
Once again this year, Southern Heights will partner with Ministry With Community in helping to meet some basic needs of the homeless in Kalamazoo. Ministry with Community has a drop-in center downtown. They feed 250 to 300 people a day, as well as having showers, laundry, computer access, etc. They also have volunteer social workers to help with housing assistance, recovery support, crisis intervention, and helping residents to get work.
For the month of October, we will have a collection bin under the mailboxes in the lobby where you can donate the following: Deodorant (travel & full size), Shampoo (travel & full size), Conditioner (travel & full size), Lotion (travel & full size), Toothpaste (travel & full size), Bar of soap (travel size), Lip balm, Two-blade razors, Toothbrushes (individually package), Shaving cream, Band-Aids, Wash cloths, Hand warmers. They are also in need of new Mens boxers or briefs (M-XL) and women’s underwear (size 6-8).
All items will be collected in plastic totes under the mailboxes in the lobby. Any help given will be GREATLY APPRECIATED and will certainly make a difference in someone’s life.
Have a Praise or Prayer Request?
Click on this prayer prompter image or email deborahbos2@gmail.com and your prayer or praise will be included in our weekly Prayer Prompter, which is received and prayed over by many in our Southern Heights family. Tell us if your request is confidential and it will only be shared with elders and staff, who will confidentially pray for you.
Your Offerings to God
as of October 5, 2025
If you have questions about your giving, want a copy of your statement, or for a reminder of what your First Fruits estimate is, please email our Treasurer, Jeff Baas at jmbaas1@gmail.com. He is happy to help you.
Free & Confidential Counseling is Available
If you feel the need to talk to a professional counselor, we have a confidential Church Assistance Program (CAP) with Pine Rest Mental Health Services. To get started – or for more info – call 616.455.6210 or 800.442.0809 and mention our Southern Heights CAP membership when you do.
Answer to Bible Quiz
Gold. (Proverbs 16:16)
