Bible Trivia (difficult edition)

What were the names of Timothy’s mother and grandmother?

A) Priscilla and Aquila
B) Sarah and Rachel
C) Mary and Elizabeth
D) Eunice and Lois

Look below for the answer.

PASTOR TODD’S WEEKLY WORD

This is my mom at last summer’s Bean Bag Baseball event at Southern Heights, after getting a homerun for her team.  She was basically The Great Bambino at this game, and had the time of her life doing it.  My mom went to be with The Lord last Sunday morning, and will miss this year’s Bean Bag Baseball event here at church…but I’m guessing the scene she’s now enjoying is every bit as fun as this picture.

I wanted to share this photo, not just to remember my mom, but because it is probably my favorite picture of the life of our church.  My mom was 88 years old in this picture, and there are a few folks in the frame who are barely teenagers (and plenty in between!).  There are retired folks and working-age folks, people with varying levels of ability and life stresses and issues, lifelong members of our church and some who we’ve only known for a few years (my mom included!), and people from all over the spectrum of opinions on political and social issues too.

And yet, despite all of that diversity and variety, look at the universal reaction to the highlight-reel bean-bag throw of an 88-year-old new-ish girl in town…  TO A PERSON, there is exuberant excitement and celebration!  When Hebrews 12 talks about us being “surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses,” I think this is just about exactly what that will look like.  And frankly, this is one of the reasons I love being the pastor of THIS church family…the kind of church where I can make the claim:

IF YOU’RE HERE, YOU’RE FAMILY

I can make that claim because I know yall are serious about behaving like the cloud of witnesses in this photo…cheering for each other…and holding each other up when one of us is grieving.  I love you all.  I’m SO glad you’re my church.  I’m grateful that you were so welcoming to my mom for the past few years (even when her homerun throws meant your team lost!).  And I’m SO grateful to serve a church where EVERYONE is treated like family.  Keep it up!

If you haven’t been here before, consider this your official invitation.  We gather every Sunday at 10:30am at 4141 East Hillandale.  And we’d love to welcome you to our family too!  See you Sunday!

His…Pastor todd <><

Upcoming Events at Southern Heights

These are highlights only. CLICK HERE to see the calendar for a full listing.

September 18 – 9am – Senior Breakfast

September 19 – Shenanigans – Bean Bag Baseball and cookout

September 20
– 9am: Ed Hour – Mid/High School and Adults
– 10:30 – Worship Gathering – communion

September 27
– 9am: Ed Hour – Mid/High School and Adults
– 10:30 – Worship Gathering
– Sunday FUNday – block party – 11:30a-1:30p

September 30 – Wednesday
– 5:15pm – Pizza
– 6 to 7:30pm – Special Gems & Cadets
(no Women’s or Men’s Ministries till the following week)

Education Hour Kickoff

9am to 10am is our Education Hour for Middle School, High School and Adults.

Middle School and High School will start in the Student Room and will have a lesson specifically geared for them.

The Adult Class will meet in the Conference Room and will start a new series about Second Thessalonians by Ben Stuart from “RightNow Media”.  Here is a description.

A Steady Faith in Shaky Times
Life can feel uncertain and overwhelming, especially when we’re faced with confusing messages and difficult circumstances. In this six-session series, pastor Ben Stuart will help us stand firm under pressure, trust in God’s sovereignty, and keep working faithfully. As we hold on to hope and live with purpose, we will learn to endure with confidence no matter what comes our way.

Student Ministries (1st & 3rd Sunday Nights)

Student Life Ministries (Middle and High School) meet on the 1st and 3rd Sunday evenings from 6-8pm.  They will have some time together with food and then separate into their own groups with lessons geared especially for them by their own leaders.  A great experience to meet and know and be known and to learn about Jesus with others their own age.

1st & 3rd Wednesdays

Join us at 5:15 for a light pizza supper with chips and cookies.  Then from 6 to 7:30pm we offer Gems and Cadets for 1st to 5th grade girls and boys.  Men’s and Women’s Ministries meet from 6 to 7:30 also.  A fun night of ministry for all.

MEN’S MINISTRY

Men of Southern Heights, join us for a 7 session course on “Challenges Men Encounter”. We meet first and third Wednesdays starting Sept. 16, from 6-7:30pm in the Student Room. (Come early for pizza dinner) No cost, no homework and you will meet and share with other men on these important issues.
Questions?? Contact Tom Bos 343-4100.

WOMEN’S MINISTRY

Women of Southern Heights… you are welcome and invited to attend the Women’s evening bible study on 1st & 3rd Wednesday evenings, 6-7:30 pm, beginning Sept 16. We will begin this year with a 4 week study called “The Life You Long For”and then, beginning on November 18, we will watch and discuss season 6 of The Chosen. There is also a pizza supper offered at 5:15 if that sounds good and works with your schedule. Please contact Deb Bos #271-7700 or Cheryl Kemink #321-9426 with any questions you may have.

Dine with Nine

If you have done this before you are already “in”.  If you have not done this before, just fill out a card with some contact info and then the leaders will put everyone into groups of 9(ish) people.  A leader will be assigned.  The leader will call their group and set up a time to have a meal together.  This is a great way to get to know people at Southern Heights.  Every time we do another round, you will have a meal with different people.  So sign up for this next round and enjoy a nice time.

Senior Breakfast (60+) – Sept 18

Friday, September 18 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.

Bean Bag Baseball – Sept 19

Shenanigans are at it again with another “Bean Bag Baseball” event.  This was so well received last year we’re doing it again.  Join us on Saturday, September 19 at 5pm for a cookout and game.  The game is like “Cornhole” but is mixed with some rules of baseball.  All ages and skill levels will enjoy this game.  Come and have fun and bring a friend.

Sunday FUNday – Sept 27

Sunday, September 27 from 11:30am to 1:30pm will be our annual “SUNDAY FUNDAY” church and neighborhood block party.  We will have multiple bounce houses, hot dogs and hamburgers, cold snacks, 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.

A Good Scripture to Memorize

NEW ADDITIONS TO THE LIBRARY!

Fiction
Sensible Shoes – A Story about the Spiritual Journey by Sharon Garlough Brown
The Girl Behind the Red Rope by Ted Dekker &amp; Rachelle Dekker
Stories that Bind Us by Susie Finkbeiner
I, Saul by Jerry B. Jenkins with James S. MacDonald
Empire’s End by Jerry B. Jenkins
The Key to Everything by Valerie Fraser Luesse
A Change of Practice and Missing: Dead or Alive? by Leilani Napp (a gift from the
author!)

Non-Fiction
God has a Name by John Mark Comer
Unoffendable – How Just One Change Can Make All of Life Better by Brant Hansen
Organic Disciples – Seven Ways to Grow Spiritually and Naturally Share Jesus by Kevin
G. and Sherry Harney
Sipping Saltwater – How to Find Lasting Satisfaction in a World of Thirst by Steve
Hoppe
The Stars – A New Way to See Them by H. A. Rey (a gift from Larry Kopta; he would
love to share his love of astronomy with you!)
The Gratitude Attitude – A Joyful Christian’s Guide to Living More Richly with Less by
David & Lo-Ann Trembley
Just. You. Wait. – Patience, Contentment and Hope for the Everyday by Tricia Lott
Williford
Strangers at My Door – A True Story of Finding Jesus in Unexpected Guests by
Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove

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 September 13, 2026

* Note * – The elders will hold annual gifts in reserve and release 1/52 of them weekly.

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.

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 (difficult edition)

Answer D: Eunice and Lois. (See 2 Timothy 1:5)