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Bible Quiz
How many deacons were chosen to help the apostles to distribute food to widows?
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.
August 22 – Shenanigans – PickleBall Event – 6-8pm
September 7 – Sunday FUNday – Block Party – 11:30a to 1:30pm
September 12 – Senior Breakfast – 9am – LaRue’s
September 14 – Kickoff Sunday
– 9am – Education Hour – Middle School, High School & Adults
– 10:30am – Worship
– 11:45am – Church Picture outside
– 6pm – Middle School Ministry
September 17 – Kickoff Wednesday
– 10am – Women’s Ministry
– 5:15pm – Pizza dinner
– 6pm – Gems/Cadets, Men’s Women’s Ministry
September 21
– 9am – Education Hour – Middle School High School & Adults
– 10:30am – Worship
– Honduras Mission Trip Meeting after worship
– 6pm – High School Ministry
September 28
– 9am – Education Hour – Middle School, High School & Adults
– 10:30am – Worship
– Pizza with the Pastor after worship
– 6pm – Middle School Ministry
Sunday FUNday – September 7
Sunday, September 7 from 11:30am to 1:30pm will be our annual “SUNDAY FUNDAY” church and neighborhood block party. We will have 2 large bounce houses, hot dogs and hamburgers, slushies, yard games, music, kids activities and much more. It is all free. Invite your friends and neighbors. We will be inviting our church neighbors as well. It is a great way to meet new friends and have a last summer block party.
CLEAN UP CREW NEEDED AFTER SUNDAY FUNDAY
Have you heard the phrase, “Many Hands Make Light Work?” – That is so true. And after the Sunday FUNday we will need many hands to put away tables and chairs, bring garbage to the dumpster, put away sound systems and wires, fold up tent canopies… Nothing hard, but things that need to get done and with your help it can get done quickly. If you can give a few minutes to help the church in this way, please contact Jeff at jmbaas1@gmail.com. Thank you so much!
Senior Breakfast (60+)
Friday, Sept. 12 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.
KICKOFF SUNDAY – Sept 14
All of our ministries will “KICKOFF” the week starting Sunday, September 14. We will start with a morning Bible Study at 9am. Worship at 10:30. Then a church family picture outside after worship. In the evening will be our student ministries from 6-8pm. It will be a great start to the 2025-2026 season.
Adult Bible Study – Sept 7 – 9am
Starting on September 7 at 9am (Kickoff Sunday), our Morning Education Hour begins. The Adult Bible Study will continue where they left off in the spring – with the Study of Esther. Join us at 9am as we recap where we are in the study and then continue the great study into this amazing Book of the Bible.
Church Picture – Sept 14
If you are here… You are family… and we want you IN the picture!! After worship on Sunday, September 14 we will go outside for a quick snapshot of our church family. We would love to have as many people in the picture as possible so make sure to be in church on September 14 so you can be part of the picture.
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. If you are interested in helping to start this important ministry, we are putting together the leadership now. Contact Pastor Todd if you want to help. And stay tuned for upcoming news.
PIZZA WITH THE PASTOR
Sunday, September 28
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 September 28. 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 Planning Meeting
The Outreach team is planning a mission trip to Honduras for June 15-22, 2026!
This trip will focus on connecting with Gathering Hearts and TEE Church and doing discipleship training, sharing faith and ministering to students and young people, offering a Vacation Bible School experience, and working with teachers. If you are interested in being a participant or just want to learn more, we invite you to the next planning meeting on Sunday, September 21, after the service in the Student Room downstairs. Adults ages 18+ are welcome and students ages 13-17 are welcome to attend with a parent. We will need to finalize our list of participants in early October. Contact Luke Deubner (269-207-1885) if you have any questions.
Do You Volunteer Somewhere?
If you do – send us a picture like this…
We know there are a lot of Southern Heights family who volunteer at organizations around Kalamazoo. If you are one of those people, we are asking you to take a picture of yourself with the sign of your organization in the background (See above for Cheryl Kemink’s inspiriation). We are gathering these for a special service coming up in October so send the pictures soon to Jeff Baas at jmbaas1@gmail.com. This is a good chance to represent your organization.
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.
NEW ADDITIONS TO THE LIBRARY!
Fiction
Long Way Home by Lynn Austin
If I Run, If I’m Found & If I Live by Terri Blackstock
One More River to Cross by Jane Kirkpatrick
The Wish by Beverly Lewis
Miles From Where We Started by Cynthia Ruchti
The Weight of Memory by Shawn Smucker
Non-Fiction
How Long O Lord? – Reflections on Suffering and Evil by D.A. Carson
Loving Well in a Broken World – Discover the Hidden Power of Empathy by Lauren
Casper
What Made Jesus Mad? – Rediscover the Blunt, Sarcastic, Passionate Savior of the
Bible by Tim Harlow
The Wisdom Pyramid – Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World by Brett McCracken
Chasing Daylight – Seize the Power of Every Moment by Erwin Raphael McManus
Fearing Bravely – Risking Love for Our Neighbors, Strangers + Enemies by Catherine
McNiel
The Externally Focused Church by Rick Rusaw & Eric Swanson
Marked by Love – A Dare to Walk Away from Judgment and Hypocrisy by Tim Stevens
Welcome Lydia Lenning as “Picture Board Coordinator”
We are excited to welcome Lydia Lenning as the Coordinator of our Picture Board wall. She will be using her expertise as a photographer to make sure our board is not only up-to-date, but also help everyone look good as well. If you want your picture on the board, or if you want your picture updated, you can contact her through the office at shcrc1@gmail.com.
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 August 24, 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.
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
Seven.
