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Bible Humor
Why does Ruth dislike Joshua?
Look below for the answer.
Upcoming Events at Southern Heights
These are highlights only. CLICK HERE to see the calendar for a full listing.y
Jan 21 – 1st & 3rd Wednesday Ministries
– 10am – Women’s Ministry
– 5:15pm – Pizza dinner
– 6pm – Gems/Cadets, Men’s Women’s Ministry
Jan 24 – 5:30 – 7:30pm – Chili Cookoff (& Mission Fundraiser)
Jan 25
– 9-10am – Education Hour
– 10:30am – Worship Gathering
– Noon – Pizza with the Pastor
– 6pm Middle School
Feb 1
– 9-10am – Education Hour
– 10:30am – Worship Gathering
– 6pm High School
Feb 4 – 1st & 3rd Wednesday Ministries
– 10am – Women’s Ministry
– 5:15pm – Pizza dinner
– 6pm – Gems/Cadets, Men’s Women’s Ministry
Feb 8
– 9-10am – Education Hour
– 10:30am – Worship Gathering
– 6pm Middle School
Dine with Nine
It is time for the next “Dine with Nine”. Dine with Nine is an opportunity for new people and regulars to get to know one another better over a nice meal. Right now, there are sign up cards on the information table in the lobby. Sign up and return in the card in one of the offering boxes. Then, the leaders will assemble you into groups of 9(ish) people. You will be contacted by your group host about when to meet. This is a great way to get to know others better.
Chili Cook-Off (and Mission Fundraiser)
January 24 from 5:30 to 7:30pm.
What a fun thing to do on a cold January Saturday. Come and enjoy all different kinds of chili, cornbread, desserts, and lots of fixin’s. And also donate for a good cause – our Summer Mission Trip to Honduras.
Do you want to enter your chili recipe for a chance to win a prize? Click on the link below to sign up for Chili. Then you bring your famous chili recipe and the judges will determine the best-of-the-best chili that evening.
Do you want to help with the “Fixin’s” (we need help with a few things). Click on the same link below to sign up to bring Cornbread, Crackers or a Beverage.
Do you want to just come and eat chili? Just show up at 5:30pm on January 24. We have a seat for you.
We might just play an fun, easy game or two and the Mission Team will be taking care of dessert.
This will be such a fun time. You will not want to miss it. See you on January 24th.
HERE IS THE LINK TO SIGN UP FOR CHILI or FIXIN’S.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AACAB2FA1FB6-61477889-chili
PIZZA WITH THE PASTOR
Sunday, January 25
If you are new around Southern Heights, Pastor Todd wants to meet with you and share lunch – on us. Join him for some pizza immediately after worship on January 25. You can ask questions if you want, or just chat and have a nice lunch. Contact the office (shcrc1@gmail.com) if you are interested so we can order the right amount of pizza. (Also let us know if you have any food restrictions.)
A Good Scripture to Memorize
Honduras Mission Trip Update
The Honduras Mission Team met last Sunday and started preparations for the mission trip in June 2026! We have a team of 14 people preparing and looking forward to connecting with our partners Gathering Hearts for Honduras (GHH) and Templo Evangelical Emmanuel (TEE). The team is still planning activities with a primary focus on providing a Vacation Bible School experience. The budget for this trip is approximately $22,000. The Outreach Committee budget will cover approximately 30% of those costs. The team would greatly appreciate donations to support the trip to help offset the remaining costs for team members. If you are willing to donate, please submit contributions to Southern Heights marked for the Mission Trip Fund. We also have a fundraiser event this Saturday to coincide with the Chili Cookoff. The team will provide churros for dessert. Thank you for your prayers and support!
-Honduras Mission Team 2026
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.
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 January 18, 2026
If you have questions about your giving, want a copy of your statement, please email our Treasurer, Jeff Baas at jmbaas1@gmail.com.
Thanks to everyone who donated to Thanksgiving causes in late November and early December of 2025. Because of your generosity TEE received $1,750, Ministry with Community received $820, and Kalamazoo Valley Gleaners received $200. They have all expressed their grateful appreciation.
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 Joshua Judges Ruth.
