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Bible Humor

Why do worship leaders wear jeans?

Look below for the answer.

Upcoming Events at Southern Heights

These are highlights only.  CLICK HERE to see the calendar for a full listing.y

Feb 1
– 9-10am – Education Hour
– 10:30am – Worship Gathering
– 6pm High School

Feb 4 – 1st & 3rd Wednesday Ministries
– 10am – Women’s Ministry
– 5:15pm – Pizza dinner
– 6pm – Gems/Cadets, Men’s Women’s Ministry

Feb 8
– 9-10am – Education Hour
– 10:30am – Worship Gathering
– 6pm Middle School

Feb 15
– NO Education Hour (winter break)
– 10:30am – Worship Gathering
– 6pm High School

Feb 18 – Ash Wednesday

Feb 18 – 1st & 3rd Wednesday Ministries
– 10am – Women’s Ministry
– 5:15pm – Pizza dinner
– 6pm – Gems/Cadets, Men’s Women’s Ministry

Feb 22
– 9-10am – Education Hour
– 10:30am – Worship Gathering
– 6pm Middle School
– 6pm – Financial Peace University

Dine with Nine

It is time for the next “Dine with Nine”. Dine with Nine is an opportunity for new people and regulars to get to know one another better over a nice meal.  Right now, there are sign up cards on the information table in the lobby.  Sign up and return in the card in one of the offering boxes.  Then, the leaders will assemble you into groups of 9(ish) people.  You will be contacted by your group host about when to meet.  This is a great way to get to know others better.

Financial Peace University

Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University

We are once again pleased to announce that Southern Heights will be hosting Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University beginning  February 22, 2026 for nine straight Sundays from 6:00-8:00pm.

We have witnessed substantial changes in people’s financial success. The course is designed for all individuals, however if you are married, we strongly suggest that both husband and wife attend to receive the most out of this course.

“Financial Peace” is a nine week course which will help you get out of debt and set a path for financial freedom. You will learn how to take control of your money instead of letting your money control you. How great is that! And, it is Biblically based.

The course materials include:  the “Total Money Makeover” book, Financial Peace workbook, access to online resources, budget envelopes, and more. The cost for Southern Heights is $80 per household/couple/singles (regularly $99). Once you have gone through the course, you are a lifetime member and may attend future gatherings FREE!

There will be a teaching video by Dave Ramsey, and course discussion in groups each week. It’s fun and exciting to watch how much you can save and pay off debt at the same time. So, if you decide you want to become debt free, come join us.

Please contact Bob and Sue Visser 352-9559 of you would like to sign up.
(or call Deb Bos 271-7700 if financial assistance is needed)

Honduras Mission Trip

We have a team of 14 people preparing and looking forward to connecting with our partners Gathering Hearts for Honduras (GHH) and Templo Evangelical Emmanuel (TEE). The team is planning activities with a primary focus on providing a Vacation Bible School experience. The budget for this trip is approximately $22,000. The Outreach Committee budget will cover approximately 30% of those costs.

Thank you to everyone that has contributed to the Honduras mission trip fund so far. If you haven’t had a chance to contribute yet, you still can! Please make contributions to Southern Heights marked for the Mission Trip Fund. We greatly appreciate your support!

-Luke Deubner and the Honduras Mission Team

A Good Scripture to Memorize

Education Hour – Sundays 9-10am

Ed Hour takes place on Sundays from 9-10am.
High school and Middle school begin Ed Hour in the Student Room and then have separate classes.

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!

 

Student LIFE Ministries

Sundays from 6-8pm are for Students.
High School – 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays
Middle School – 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays.

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 January 25, 2026

If you have questions about your giving, want a copy of your statement, please email our Treasurer, Jeff Baas at jmbaas1@gmail.com.

Thanks to everyone who donated to Thanksgiving causes in late November and early December of 2025.  Because of your generosity TEE received $1,750, Ministry with Community received $820, and Kalamazoo Valley Gleaners received $200.  They have all expressed their grateful appreciation.

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 Humor

Because the musicians in the Temple were all from the tribe of LEVI.