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Holiday Trivia
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On the third Sunday in Advent, we light a pink candle in the Advent wreath. Why?
Look below for the answer.
Upcoming Events at Southern Heights
These are highlights only. CLICK HERE to see the calendar for a full listing.
December 14
No Ed Hour (Christmas program rehearsals)
– 10:30am – CHRISTMAS PROGRAM – MANGER TALES
– Noon – Cookie Sharing Time (in the lobby)
– 6pm – Middle School Ministry
December 17– 1st & 3rd Wednesday Ministries
– 10am – Women’s Ministry
– 5:15pm – Pizza dinner
– 6pm – Gems/Cadets, Men’s Women’s Ministry
December 21
No Ed Hour – Christmas Break
– 10:30am – Christmas Songs, Carols, Hymns and Advent #4 sermon
– 6pm – High School Ministry
December 24
5:30pm – Candlelight Service
December 28
No Ed Hour – Christmas Break
– 10:30 – Guest Pastor – Dan Roels
No Student Ministry in evening – Christmas Break
January 4, 2026
– 9-10am – Education Hour for Middle/High School and Adults
– 10:30am – Worship Gathering – Guest Pastor Jeff Fernandez
– 6pm – High School Ministry in evening
January 7, 2026 – 1st & 3rd Wednesday Ministries
– 10am – Women’s Ministry
– 5:15pm – Pizza dinner
– 6pm – Gems/Cadets, Men’s Women’s Ministry
Angel Tree
The Angel Tree is up and ready. A Christmas tree – decorated with tags – will be set up in our lobby. Each tag represents a gift or gift card that is truly needed by someone who is struggling this Christmas. You may take as many tags as you wish but please buy and bring back the gifts for all tags you take.
Gifts are to be returned to the church unwrapped and with the tags from the tree attached. Gift cards – with tags attached – can be placed in the gift bag that is hanging on the tree.
All gifts must be placed under the tree no later than Sunday, Dec 14.
Please call the church office or contact Doug Lenning or Deb Bos if you have any questions.
2025 Christmas Program
December 14, 2025 – 10:30am
We are excited to announce our 2025 Christmas Program, “Manger Tales”. Come and see all the characters, animals, songs, dances, videos, bands – everything hosted by our own Keean and Jane as they lead us on an incredible journey (all while doing a morning talk-show). So much to see and hear and it is all to spread the word about Jesus. Bring your family and friends and join us December 14.
WE NEED COOKIES – On Dec 14
December 14, after the Christmas Program, we want to gather in the lobby and have Christmas Cookies, but we NEED CHRISTMAS COOKIES to do that. Can you bake a dozen or two batches of Christmas Cookies and bring them to the Christmas Program Sunday. We’ll have tables out and share in the goodness of many many cookies from many many bakers. What a great way to celebrate Christmas and all the friends and family that will gather that day. Thank you!!
Advent Devotional
If you would like to join with others in an Advent devotional reading plan. Just click on this link…
(You must be on a mobile phone for the link to work)
A Good Scripture to Memorize
2026 Budget was Approved
At the congregational meeting last Sunday, the 2026 budget was voted on and approved. The vote was unanimous. Thank you all for your generous giving and your stewardship of God’s blessings.
Education Hour – Sundays 9-10am
** NOTE ** There will be no Education Hour on December 14, 21, and 28 due to Christmas Program rehearsals and then Christmas Break. Ed Hour will resume January 4.
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
** NOTE ** There will be no Student Ministries on December 28 due to Christmas Break. Student Ministries will resume on January 4.
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 December 7, 2025
If you have questions about your giving, want a copy of your statement, please email our Treasurer, Jeff Baas at jmbaas1@gmail.com.
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 Holiday Trivia
Pink (or rose) is a color of joy.
