Bible Trivia (difficult edition)

What is the first word of the Bible and what is the last word of the Bible?

Look below for the answer.

Upcoming Events at Southern Heights

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

July 19 – Honduras Mission Trip Recap Service

July 21 – Elders, Deacons, Staff meet at Pastor Todd’s house

August 9 – Church Picnic!!!

August 11 – Staff Meeting

August 16 – Communion

August 25 – Council Meeting night

Honduras Mission Trip Recap – July 19

The Mission team to Honduras has returned.  They have lots of stories to tell and we want to hear them.  Join us on July 19 where we will hear what God has done through our mission to Honduras to help Gathering Hearts and our Sister Church “TEE” as well as the surrounding communities.  See pictures and hear stories and give praise to God for all He is doing in the world.

CHURCH PICNIC – August 9

AUGUST 9 – right after our worship gathering we will have our annual church picnic and potluck.  We are going to have the picnic RIGHT HERE on our wonderful church grounds with a pavilion and lots of activities.

THE CHURCH WILL PROVIDE: Hamburgers/Hot Dogs, buns, condiments, plates, utensils, and water.

EVERYONE BRING A DISH FIT FOR A PICNIC if you are able, and we will all enjoy together

SUGGESTIONS FOR FOOD (By last name)
A-D – Kid Friendly Foods
E-H – Salads and Veggies
I-M – Hot Sides (i.e. baked beans)
N-R – Fruit or Chips
S-Z – Desserts

Ideas include, chips, pop, beans, watermelon, fruit, brownies, cookies, whatever you like to eat and drink at a picnic.  There will be picnic tables, a pavilion for shade, and feel free to bring camp chairs.  There will be a lot of space for yard games like corn-hole if someone wants to bring those.   This will be lots of fun and a great time to eat, play games, mingle, meet new people and get to know others better.

Save the Dates

This is an early announcement that our Kickoff week will be the full week of September 13 when all Southern Heights ministries will officially begin their 2026-2027 seasons.  We have something coming for everyone; children, students, adults; campfires, food, a Shenanigan event, Bible studies, games.  It will be a great start to an exciting season.

Now back to enjoying your summer!

A Good Scripture to Memorize

RightNow Media

Southern Heights has purchased a subscription for “RightNow Media”.  It is a Christian Bible Study resource (think Netflix for Bible Studies).  If you are a leader of a small group or if you have a home Bible Study, this is a great place to find the Bible Study that is right for you.  It contains almost 10,000 lessons for Adults as well as Children, complete with study questions and leader guides and video lessons from top Christian pastors and leaders.

Starting August 16, every person connected with Southern Heights Church will receive an invitation to log in.  All of Southern Heights Church family will be able to use this resource for free.  Use it for your Bible Study material, use it at home for your children. We are excited to provide this amazing tool for everyone in the Southern Heights family.

Stay tuned for more info soon.

Bible Study Fellowship

BSF is a Christian Women’s Bible study that has been in the Kalamazoo area for many years.  I’ll bet you know someone who is, or has been, a part of it.  It turns out that they needed a place to meet for their 2026-2027 season.

They reached out to Southern Heights and the Council approved their meeting in our church’s building every Tuesday morning in the 2026-2027 season.

This is an exciting partnership and we are blessed to be able to help provide a meeting space, but also we will partner in prayer for the ministry to grow and flourish.  If you are a woman who is interested in joining, please contact Jeff Baas who will put you in touch with the BSF leaders.

COVENANT PROMISE

We have a fund called “Covenant Promise”.  This fund helps our Southern Heights families with the cost of Christian Education.

Now is the time to prayerfully consider supporting the Covenant Promise Fund.  You may give online, through the mail, or it may be placed in the offering Lobby boxes on Sunday.  Please make sure all funds are marked “Covenant Promise” and thank you for supporting Christian Education.

Lost and Found

Check out the lost and found box by the drinking fountain in the lobby.  There are many items that need to be claimed.  If they are not claimed in the next couple weeks, they will be donated to a worthy cause.

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 July 12, 2026

* Note * – To avoid confusion, the elders will hold annual gifts in reserve and release 1/52 of them weekly.
This allows us to know how our giving is doing within the same timeframe.

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)

First word = “IN”   Last word = “AMEN”