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Bible Quiz
What is the name of the island where John wrote the book of Revelation?
A) Island of Crete
B) Island of Malta
C) The island of Patmos
D) The island of Pergamon
Scroll to the very bottom for the answer.
PASTOR TODD’S WEEKLY WORD
Dear Friends…
This week leading up to Easter is often called “Holy Week.” Maybe someone decided “Holy Week” was a little tidier than “The Week Jesus Came, Ate, Was Betrayed, Got Arrested, Was Tried And Found Innocent But Sentenced to Death Anyway, Was Beaten And Publicly Executed, Was Buried And Professionally Guarded, And Then Rose From The Dead Conquering Sin And Death Once And For All.”
Holy Week.
It says all the rest of that, in two words.
The word HOLY means “set apart, different.” This was no ordinary week! It changed the course of human history…changed EVERYTHING. The way people walked through that week was different than they had ever walked through any other week ever before. And because of that week, none that followed would be the same either!
You want to know the best part though? This is not just a historical reference word! We celebrate Holy Week every single year! The invitation of HOLY WEEK is that we too would live with a different awareness of the God Who loved the world so much that He sent His Son into this world…not to condemn, but to save!
Friends, keep your eyes open for the HOLY One this week. And as you do, may the very moments and opportunities of your week become HOLY as He joins you in them! I sincerely hope that a few of those moments involve you joining us for worship this Easter Sunday morning at 10:30am at 4141 East Hillandale (just like every Sunday all year long, FYI). Sunday is coming everyone!!! See you then!!!
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Upcoming Events at Southern Heights
These are highlights only. CLICK HERE to see the calendar for a full listing.
April 20 – No Education Hour due to Easter
April 20 – Easter – 10:30am
April 27 – Outreach Sunday – 10:30 – Special Video sermon by Pastor Nelson of TEE in Honduras
April 27 – Middle School – 6pm – Student Room
April 30 – Wednesday Ministries – Men’s and Women’s Ministry only
10am – Women’s Ministry
5:15pm – Pizza supper
6-7:30pm – Women’s Ministry, Men’s Ministry (No Gems or Cadets)
May 4 – Pizza with the Pastor
Easter – April 20 – 10:30am
CELEBRATE WITH US! Easter worship is on April 20 at 10:30am. What a great day to gather with other believers and worship Jesus who has risen from the dead and given us eternal life.
Outreach Emphasis Sunday
Sunday, April 27, the week after Easter is our Outreach Emphasis Sunday. We do this because once we understand what Jesus did for us and for the world at Easter, we want to share that Good News with as many people as possible all around the world. So we highlight our efforts in our local, national and international missions during this worship gathering.
We have special news. We are planning to have Pastor Nelson Osorto give our sermon by video. Pastor Nelson is the pastor of TEE Church, which is our sister church in Honduras. We hope to be able to invite him to come in person soon, but this year we get to meet him by video.
Then stay after worship for a time of enjoying food from around the world in our Fellowship Hall. This is a way to get to know others better while we learn about our missionaries nearby and around the globe.
PIZZA WITH THE PASTOR
Sunday, May 4
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 May 4. 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
Send a Note of Encouragement
Please consider sending a note or card of encouragement to Sam Triemstra, who is stationed at the Goodfellow Air Force base for the next 6 months for intelligence training.
Here is Sam’s address:
Samuel Triemstra
161 Nuchols St. Unit 88597
Goodfellow AFB, TX 76908-3326
DO YOU KNOW ANY GRADUATES?
Graduation season is approaching and we want to recognize and honor all of our graduates. Do you know any? If you know a graduate from High School, College, Trade School, or other post-graduate education, please let us know at the office – schrc1@gmail.com. We don’t want to miss anyone, so if you’re not sure – send us the name anyway – we can check. Thanks and have a wonderful Graduation Season.
EDUCATION HOUR
The various leaders of Education Hour have concluded the morning Ed-Hour from 9-10am for the season. Morning Education Hour for Middle School, High School and Adults will resume in the fall. Thank you all so much for a wonderful season!
Student Ministries
We will plan final fun night in May for each group. TBD
Thanks for a wonderful Season everyone!
Wednesday Ministries
Here are the dates for the last Wednesday Ministries of the season…
– April 30 – (with Pizza at 5:15)
– May 14 – Last Meeting
(no pizza due to last meeting special activities)
Each of the days will include…
10:00am – Women’s ministry meets in the conference room.
5:15pm – light supper of pizza and chips and cookies.
6pm- Women’s Ministry (Same lesson as 10am) and Men’s Ministry.
Your Offerings to God
as of April 13, 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.
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.
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
Answer C) The island of Patmos
