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Bible Trivia
How many “wise men” or Magi came to visit Jesus?
Scroll to the very bottom for the answer.
Upcoming Events at Southern Heights
These are highlights only. CLICK HERE to see the calendar for a full listing.
December 4 – 1st & 3rd Wednesday Ministry
– 10:00am – Women’s Ministry morning edition
– 5:15pm – Pizza
– 6-8pm – Gems, Cadets, Men’s Ministry, Women’s Ministry
December 8
– Education Hour
– 10:30 – Worship Gathering – Communion
– Congregational Meeting after worship to vote on budget 2025
– 6pm – Middle School (2nd Sunday)
December 15 – No Education Hour
December 15 – Christmas Program – The Christmas Quest
December 15 – Jingle and Mingle – everyone bring an appetizer to share – after worship
December 15 – High School Ministry (3rd Sunday) – 6pm
December 18 – 1st & 3rd Wednesday Ministry
– 10:00am – Women’s Ministry morning edition
– 5:15pm – Pizza
– 6-8pm – Gems, Cadets, Men’s Ministry, Women’s Ministry
December 22
– Education Hour
– 10:30 – Worship Gathering
– 6pm – Middle School (4th Sunday)
December 24 – Candlelight Service – Tuesday, 5:30 to 6:15pm
December 29 – No Education Hour – Christmas Break
December 29 – Guest Speaker – Pastor Curtis DeVries
December 29 – No Middle or High School in evening – Christmas Break
January 1 – No Wednesday Ministries – Christmas Break
January 5 – No EducationHour – Christmas Break
January 5 – Guest Speaker – Pastor Dan Sarkipato
January 5 – No Middle School in evening – Christmas Break
CHURCH FAMILY MEETING
December 8 – Sunday – Right after worship, we will have a church family meeting in the sanctuary to discuss and vote on the 2025 budget. The budget will be in your boxes on December 1 and you can ask questions of the Elders during the week and at the meeting. Votes will be for members 16 and over.
Budget 2025
On Tuesday night, our Elders prayerfully and with discernment assembled our 2025 budget. The good news is that our estimated giving for 2025 based on the First Fruits cards has come in with a significant increase. This has allowed the Elders to unanimously approve the 2025 budget which is now presented to the church family for review, comment and a vote. If you want to see the budget along with the cover letter, you can click the link here…
Budget and Cover Letter to Congregation
There is also a printed version of this in your lobby mailbox at the church building.
(if you don’t have a mailbox, email shcrc1@gmail.com and we will provide you with one)
Please feel free to review the budget. If you have questions, you can ask your elders, or Pastor Todd or Jeff. We will have a congregational meeting on December 8 after worship to discuss and vote on the budget.
Praise God for His provision and for the generosity and stewardship of His family at Southern Heights Church.
The Christmas Quest
December 15 at 10:30 am we present our annual Christmas Program. This year it is called “The Christmas Quest”. Join with a group of teens who discover a magical box that leads them on a quest through time using a Portal to discover the treasure insde the box. Come and experience this adventure with us. And bring your friends and family.
Jingle and Mingle
December 15 after our amazing Christmas Program we will all go to the Fellowship Hall for Jingle and Mingle. This year we are inviting everyone to bring an appetizer to share. Enjoy different holiday goodies from your church family members. Mingle together and wish each other a Merry Christmas. Good food, good times. Can’t wait to see what everyone brings! Invite your friends and family to stay as well.
Candlelight Service
Our special Candlelight Service will be held on December 24th from 5:30 to 6:15pm. Join us for a quiet, reflective service ending with a circle of candlelight as each person holds a candle representing the light of Jesus that came into a dark world to save us.
A Good Scripture to Memorize
EDUCATION HOUR
Holiday Schedule
December 8 – Education Hour meets from 9-10am
December 15 – No Education Hour – Christmas Program week
December 22 – Education Hour meets from 9-10am
December 29 – No Education Hour – Christmas Break
January 5 – No Education Hour – Christmas Break
January 12 – Education Hour meets fronm 9-10am
Education Hour is from 9-10am. This is for Middle School, High School and Adults. Come and participate in an in-depth Bible Study lesson for your specific group and learn and grow together in your faith.
High School & Middle School – Start in the Student Room…
Then Middle School will go to another room for class.
Adult Bible Study
“Love in Chaos”. Join the group at 9am in the Conference Room.
Student Ministries
Holiday Schedule
December 8 – Middle School
December 15 – High School
December 22 – Middle School
December 29 – No Meetings – Christmas Break
January 5 – No Meetings – Christmas Break
January 12 – Middle School
Sunday evenings will be dedicated to our Students in High School and Middle School.
They will alternate Sundays with each other.
HIGH SCHOOL GROUP GATHERING [1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays] 6:00 – 8:00 pm
MIDDLE SCHOOL GROUP GATHERING [2nd, 4th & 5th Sundays] 6:00 – 8:00 pm
1st & 3rd Wednesday Ministries
** NOTE ** There will be no Wednesday Ministries on January 1 due to Christmas Break and New Year’s Day.
There is so much activity on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays. It starts in the morning at 10:00am when the Women’s ministry meets in the conference room. Later in the day at 5:15pm there will be a light supper of pizza and chips and cookies. Then at 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!
Your Offerings to God
as of December 1, 2024
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.
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.
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 Trivia
The Bible does not specify a number of Magi – only that there were three gifts.
