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Bible Trivia
What is the shortest book in the Bible?
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.
November 20 – 1st & 3rd Wednesday Ministry
– 10:00am – Women’s Ministry morning edition
– 5:15pm – Pizza
– 6-8pm – Gems, Cadets, Men’s Ministry, Women’s Ministry
November 24
– NO Education Hour – Thanksgiving Break
– 10:30 – Worship Gathering
– 6pm – Middle School (4th Sunday)
November 27 – Thanksgiving Eve Worship Gathering – 6:30 – 7:15pm
December 1
– Education Hour
– 10:30 – Worship Gathering
– 6pm – High School (1st Sunday)
December 4 – 1st & 3rd Wednesday Ministry
– 10:00am – Women’s Ministry morning edition
– 5:15pm – Pizza
– 6-8pm – Gems, Cadets, Men’s Ministry, Women’s Ministry
December 8
– Education Hour
– 10:30 – Worship Gathering
– Congregational Meeting after worship to vote on budget 2025
– 6pm – Middle School (2nd Sunday)
Love Offering – THANK YOU
The staff of Southern Heights wish to say THANK YOU for the very kind and generous Love Offering. You have shown your appreciation and love in a very thoughtful way, and the staff wants everyone to know that it goes both ways; they love and appreciate all of YOU as well. Southern Heights is such a great church family. Thanks for making it a true blessing.
Thanksgiving Offering
It is the time of year when we gather together to count our blessings and thank God for all He has done. We would like to give you an opportunity to make a special offering of thanks between now and Sunday, December 1.
The agencies we are supporting this year are:
Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries (local)
Samaritan’s Purse Hurricane Helene Relief (national)
Gathering Hearts for Honduras (international)
Other
You can either mail your check (payable to Southern Heights Church); place it in one of our lobby offering boxes; or donate through our usual online giving options. Please remember to let us know which agency you are supporting.
Let’s help others give thanks through our generous gifts. Serving Him together,
Your Deacons at Southern Heights Church
THANKSGIVING EVE GATHERING
We will give thanks to God for all He has done for us on Thanksgiving Eve – Wednesday, November 27 from 6:30 to 7:15pm.
Thanksgiving Food Drive
It’s that time of year when we can share with people who can use a little help. Grocery bags with shopping lists will be handed out on Sunday morning for our Thanksgiving Food Drive. There will be extra lists on the table in the lobby if you aren’t here to receive a bag.
Please return your items to the lobby by November 24. Thank you.
A Good Scripture to Memorize
EDUCATION HOUR
**NOTE** There will be no Ed-Hour on November 24 for Thanksgiving Break
Education Hour is from 9-10am. This is for Middle School, High School and Adults. Come and participate in an in-depth Bible Study lesson for your specific group and learn and grow together in your faith.
High School & Middle School – Start in the Student Room…
Then Middle School will go to another room for class.
Adult Bible Study
“Love in Chaos”. Join the group at 9am in the Conference Room.
Student Ministries
Sunday evenings will be dedicated to our Students in High School and Middle School.
They will alternate Sundays with each other.
HIGH SCHOOL GROUP GATHERING [1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays] 6:00 – 8:00 pm
MIDDLE SCHOOL GROUP GATHERING [2nd, 4th & 5th Sundays] 6:00 – 8:00 pm
1st & 3rd Wednesday Ministries
There is so much activity on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays. It starts in the morning at 10:00am when the Women’s ministry meets in the conference room. Later in the day at 5:15pm there will be a light supper of pizza and chips and cookies. Then at 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!
Your Offerings to God
as of November 17, 2024
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.
Interested in Learning More about Kalamazoo Christian School?
On December 3 there will be a special Open House at Kalamazoo Christian School for anyone who wants to learn more about what is offered. Contact the office shcrc1@gmail.com if you want more details.
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 Trivia
3 John.
(only 15 verses)
