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Bible Humor
Why do people think that King David was only 12 inches tall?
Look below for the answer.
PASTOR TODD’S WEEKLY WORD
Last Sunday at Southern Heights, we talked about Knowledge as an Idol. This seems like an appropriate time to share that this sermon has been the reason for my smirking at so many of you asking me, “What is next week’s Idol?” since the beginning of this sermon series. I knew I’d be preaching a sermon in which I’d be calling out our tendency to need to know the next thing, and the irony of all of us working together to illustrate that kind of delighted me week after week! (again, this curiosity is not inherently evil or sinful…in this case, it gave me a chance to evade and build suspense!)
Do you experience that in places in life other than just sermon series? When the GPS is not working in the car, and I’m getting verbal instructions, I always ask for the next direction AND THE ONE AFTER IT, so I can be prepared. When I’m deciding what to wear for tomorrow, I always check my calendar and the weather, so I can be prepared. When crossing the street, I look both ways first, so I can be prepared. And yet…even though I have prepared, sometimes everything still falls apart! There’s a sudden lane closure, a surprise meeting or snowstorm, or a garbage truck comes out of nowhere. I worked ahead. I paid attention. I KNEW. And then reality happened, and it messed with my tidy plans & expectations.
You know who is NOT surprised when that happens? The Creator of the universe. He Is GOD. He is never surprised, and He is never NOT in charge and working. Perhaps Proverbs 19:21 says this best:
“Many are the plans in a person’s heart,
But it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.”
Having said that…our PLAN is to gather to worship God at 10:30am this Sunday morning at 4141 East Hillandale, just like every Sunday at Southern Heights. And I hope you will join us in celebration of the God of heaven and earth! But whatever else God’s plans are, may He bless and keep all of you until Sunday, and hopefully we’ll see you then, friends!
His…Pastor todd <><
Upcoming Events at Southern Heights
These are highlights only. CLICK HERE to see the calendar for a full listing.y
March 1 – Sunday
– 9-10am – Education Hour
– 10:30am – Worship Gathering
– 6pm High School
– 6pm – Financial Peace University
March 4 – 1st & 3rd Wednesday Ministries
– 10am – Women’s Ministry
– 5:15pm – Pizza dinner
– 6pm – Gems/Cadets, Men’s Women’s Ministry
– 6pm – Financial Peace University (Wednesday class)
March 8 – TIME CHANGE SUNDAY
– 9-10am – Education Hour
– 10:30am – Worship Gathering
– 6pm Middle School
– 6pm – Financial Peace University (Sunday class)
March 11 – Financial Peace University (Wednesday class)
March 13 – 9am – Senior Breakfast
March 15 – Sunday
– 9-10am – Education Hour
– 10:30am – Worship Gathering
– 6pm – HighSchool
– 6pm – Financial Peace
March 18 – 1st & 3rd Wednesday Ministries – Last with Gems/Cadets
– 10am – Women’s Ministry
– 5:15pm – Pizza dinner
– 6pm – Gems/Cadets, Men’s Women’s Ministry
– 6pm – Financial Peace (Wednesday)
March 22 – Sunday
– 9-10am Derby car races
– 9-10am – Education Hour
– 10:30am – Worship Gathering – Gems and Cadet Sunday
– 6pm – Middle School
– 6pm – Financial Peace
Honduras Mission Trip
The Honduras Mission Trip begins in less than 4 months! We are sending a team of 14 people in June to Gathering Hearts for Honduras for a week of ministry with our sister church Templo Evangelical Emmanual. We are looking forward to connecting with our brothers and sisters in Christ and sharing the good news of the gospel with more people. The funding for this trip comes from a combination of Outreach Committee budget ($500/person has been allocated), fundraising, and participant payments. Putting these numbers together we hope to reach our target of $22,000 to cover the costs for flights and room and board and a few additional costs. Overall, so far, we have received $11,500, which puts us just over the 50% mark. Your contributions are greatly appreciated and can be made to Southern Heights and marked for the Honduras Mission Trip. Thank you for your prayer and support as we continue to prepare for this trip!
-Luke Deubner and the Honduras Mission Team
Senior Breakfast (60+)
Friday, March 13 at 9am at LaRue’s Restaurant (6375 Stadium Drive).
RSVP to Marilyn at marilyn@dmboersema.net or 269.220.9254.
LaRue’s doesn’t take credit cards.
A Good Scripture to Memorize
ELDER & DEACON NOMINATIONS
It is time to nominate those from our congregation who you would like to be considered as an Elder or Deacon. Over the next couple months, the Elders and Deacons will prayerfully consider who will be the next leaders of our church. Please submit your nominations to the office (shcrc1@gmail.com) or to any current Elder, Deacon or Pastor.
For reference, there are two key Bible passages dealing with the qualifications of leaders in the New Testament, 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9 [13]
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.
Adults will begin a new series by Francis Chan called “Jesus’ Farewell Message”
March 1 – Lesson 3, March 8 – Lesson 4, March 15 – Lesson 5, March 22 – Lesson 6
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 February 22, 2026
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 Bible Humor
Because he was a RULER.
