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Bible Humor
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PASTOR TODD’S WEEKLY WORD
WHAT HAPPENED TO THE “TRUNK HOP” EVENT???
I wonder if that question has come up in conversation among your family, friends, or neighbors over the past few weeks. Southern Heights has historically hosted a big event on or around this weekend before Easter, with crafts and candy-filled eggs and games and treats and THE best story ever told (the one about Jesus’ death and resurrection from the dead for the forgiveness of sin, woot! woot!).
Unfortunately, because of the uncertain weather conditions of the weekend before Easter, this event has been forced indoors numerous times in recent years to avoid the elements. And something about that just felt like it needed adjusting…
SO INSTEAD, we’ve relocated our big spring community-wide event to May 17, when it will be warm enough for a full-blown block party that EVERYONE can come to without the slightest possible need for snowpants :). This spring event was always supposed to be a good way to connect and celebrate with our neighbors, and we’re hoping that mid-May – right near the end of the school year and the beginning of summer – will create an even better opportunity to do that together! So…members and neighbors alike, get May 17 on your calendar now!
In the meantime, we ARE still getting together for worship on Sunday morning at 10:30am at 4141 East Hillandale, just like every Sunday, and whoever you are, you’re invited! We won’t have giant inflatables or gourmet hot chocolate here this Sunday, but we WILL have lots of palm branches for you to hold and take home from worship, because it’s PALM Sunday this week, the day that Jesus arrived in the city where all of the final scenes of His earthly life happened. It’s a special day…and you won’t want to miss it! See you in a few days, friends!
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Upcoming Events at Southern Heights
These are highlights only. CLICK HERE to see the calendar for a full listing.
March 29 – PALM Sunday
– NO Education Hour
– 10:30am – Worship Gathering
– 6pm – 5th Sunday Middle & High School
– 5pm – Financial Peace
April 1 – 1st & 3rd Wednesday Ministries
– No Gems/Cadets
– 10am – Women’s Ministry
– 5:15pm – Pizza dinner
– 6pm – Men’s Women’s Ministry
– N0 Class for Financial Peace
April 2 – Maundy Thursday Communion – 6:30pm
April 5 – EASTER
– NO Education Hour
– 10:30am – Worship Gathering
– NO High School Ministry
– NO Financial Peace
April 8 – Wednesday
– No Class for Financial Peace
Palm Sunday – March 29
March 29 we have a special “Palm Sunday” worship experience. Come and grab a palm branch as we remember the day that Jesus rode into Jerusalem while people waved palm branches. A great day for all.
Maundy Thursday – April 2
Thursday, April 2 at 6:30pm we will have a special communion and remembrance service as we reflect on what Jesus did for us on the cross. We will have communion up front in small groups, and we will have a quiet thoughtful time considering the suffering of Jesus for us.
EASTER – April 5
Sunday, April 5 we celebrate EASTER! Lots of singing and worship of the risen Lord, Jesus! Join your church family and be part of one of the biggest holidays of the Christian year.
A Good Scripture to Memorize
Pastor Todd Invites You to Read the Bible Together
We’re reading through the Word of God together! Even if you missed the first few months, you’re welcome to join us as we make our way through the Bible at a nice, manageable pace of just one chapter each day. Read together with others from our church family, share when and where The Word moves you, and learn from others as we do the same. Or… just read God’s Weird, and know that we’re doing it together… many days that’s the best part of this. See you on the Bible App!
A Chapter A Day: Reading The Bible In 3 Years (Year 1, Quarter 2)
CLICK THE LINK TO JOIN THE PLAN
**NOTE** this link and the reading plans only work from a mobile device…
(we didn’t make that rule, we have just discovered it over time)
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 Women’s Ministry (Same lesson as 10am) and Men’s Ministry.
(There will be NO Gems or Cadets)
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 March 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
A Father-In-Law.
