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Bible Quiz
Who was the judge who defeated the Midianites with only 300 men using torches and horns?
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.
July 13-19 – Student Mission Trip to Cleveland
July 20 – Guest speaker – Joey DeKoekKoek
July 27 – 2026 Mission Trip Interest Meeting
August 10 – Church Picnic
August 22 – Shenanigans – PickleBall Event – 6-8pm
Student Mission Trip to Cleveland
Please pray for the Mission Trip Team this week as they are traveling and doing Ministry work in Cleveland. Your Mission Team is:
Students: Paige Burrows, Jane Schreuder, Allison Burrows, Kathryn Earles, Jordan Manni, Grace Van Dyk
Students: Hope Eckstein, Micah Schreuder, Eli Van Zoest
Leaders: Pastor Todd Eckstein, Diane Earles, Doug Koning
SUPERBOOK
Summer Children’s Program
The children are having amazing adventures together as they discover the SUPERBOOK. Superbook is a Bible-based animated series that uses time travel adventures to teach children about biblical accounts and people. The main characters are Chris and Joy, two children, and their robot Gizmo, who travel through time and encounter various figures and events from the Bible.
The Songs We Sing
Over the summer, Pastor Todd will dig into the songs that we currently sing as part of our worship at Southern Heights. We will look at the origins and meaning of the lyrics, where they are found in scripture and how it leads us to a better understanding of worship of Jesus. Join us Sundays at 10:30 over the summer and we will explore these songs together.
Church Picnic
August 10 – right after our worship gathering we will have our annual church picnic and potluck. We are going to have the picnic RIGHT HERE on our wonderful church grounds with a pavilion and lots of activities.
THE CHURCH WILL PROVIDE: Hot Dogs, buns, condiments, plates, utensils, and water.
EVERYONE BRING A DISH FIT FOR A PICNIC and we will all enjoy together – ideas include, chips, pop, beans, watermelon, fruit, brownies, cookies, whatever you like to eat and drink at a picnic. There will be picnic tables, a pavilion for shade, and feel free to bring camp chairs. There will be a lot of space for yard games like corn-hole if someone wants to bring those. This will be lots of fun and a great time to eat, play games, mingle, meet new people and get to know others better.
Shenanigans – PickleBall – August 22
The SHENANIGANS team is at it again with another fun event… PICKLEBALL!
We will meet on Friday, August 22 from 6-8pm at the “Friendly Pickle” – 5675 D Ave West, Kalamazoo MI 49009 (269-205-3660).
You can be a Pickleball player or you can be a spectator and cheer the players on from the lounge area.
If you are a player, bring your own paddle if you have one (they have paddles if you need one).
Depending on the number of people we will have between 2 and 4 courts for lots of games.
Come and play or cheer and enjoy all the pickleball fun.
COVENANT PROMISE
We have a fund called “Covenant Promise”. This fund helps our Southern Heights families with the cost of Christian Education.
Now is the time to prayerfully consider supporting the Covenant Promise Fund for this fall. You may give online, through the mail, or it may be placed in the offering Lobby Lockboxes on Sunday. Please make sure all funds are marked “Covenant Promise” and thank you for supporting Christian Education.
A Good Scripture to Memorize
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 July 6, 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.
2026 Mission Trip To Honduras
The Outreach Committee is planning a mission trip to Honduras in 2026! This trip will focus on ministry, serving, and volunteering and will be primarily for adults. We will have an interest meeting on Sunday, July 27 after the worship service. Contact Luke Deubner if you are interested or have questions.
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
Gideon
