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November 1 – Fall Back

Don’t forget to change your clocks for November 1.

PASTOR TODD’S WEEKLY WORD

A couple weeks ago, we embraced Fall with “Cozy Sunday,” enjoying donuts and cider during and after worship from beneath our hoodies and fuzzy blankets.  It was a fabulous illustration of the warmth of Christian fellowship, particularly at Southern Heights, where I daresay we do a remarkably good job of that EVERY week, without any assigned dress code!

Cozy Sunday also provided the first subtle admission from all of us that the next season is upon us…and we all know another one is right on its heels.  By the time you’re reading this, the neighborhood kids may have already started ringing the doorbell in costumes in hopes of collecting sweets from you.  And the next morning, you’ll be able to wake up, turn on the radio, and start listening to Christmas music and commercials for the next several weeks.  This is where it begins.

But before it does…stop.  Count your blessings.  Take a few deep breaths.  Go outside and try to get a good, long look at the world around you.  God is so good!  Be still, and take the time to remember that!

We’re going to do something like that in worship this Sunday.  November 1 is known in the Christian Church as All Saints Day, on which Christians around the world mark the passing of the saints from the previous year.  We count our memories of their earthly lives, and their “graduation” to glory with our Lord, among our greatest blessings.  And on this occasion, before the chaotic and high-energy holiday season starts ramping up, we take time to light candles and honor the memory of all those we have said goodbye to.  They will be absent from our celebrations and tables and gatherings over the next few months…but not from our hearts, and not from the heart of our loving and gracious God!

If you’ve got someone you’d like to remember, there will be a candle for you to do just that.  Come join us this Sunday at 10:30am Southern Heights as we join our hearts together as one before the Lord.  If you don’t need a candle this year, you’re welcome to come worship with us anyway.  There will be more All Saints Sundays, and if you ever do need a candle, we’ll have one ready for you & support you while you light it.  To God be the glory.  See you Sunday, friends!

His…Pastor todd <><

PS: There will be no Weekly Word next week…so how about we all simply commit to one full extra week of the whole going outside/looking around/taking deep breaths/counting blessings thing?  Sound like a plan?  I know I could personally use a bit more of all of the above!

Upcoming Events at Southern Heights

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

November 1 – All Saints Sunday
(Time Change Sunday as well – Fall Back One Hour)
– 9am: Ed Hour – Mid/High School and Adults
– 10:30 – Worship Gathering – Light candles for departed loved ones
– 6pm – Student Life Ministries – 6th to 12th grade

November 4 – 1st & 3rd Wednesday
– 5:15pm – Pizza
– 6 to 7:30pm – Gems, Cadets, Women’s , Men’s Ministries

November 8 – Sunday
– 9am: Ed Hour – Mid/High School and Adults
– 10:30 – Worship Gathering
– 12:00 – Pizza with the Pastor

November 15 – Sunday
– 9am: Ed Hour – Mid/High School and Adults
– 10:30 – Worship Gathering

November 18 – 1st & 3rd Wednesday
– 5:15pm – Pizza
– 6 to 7:30pm – Gems, Cadets, Women’s , Men’s Ministries

Thanksgiving Food Drive

It’s that time of year when we can share with people who can use a little help.

Deacons will be handing out the Holiday Food Drive shopping list after church on Sunday. Please use this list to purchase food for the Drive. Tables will be in the lobby for your donations beginning November. 8. Thank you in advance for your generosity, it will bless many families, here at church and in the community.

The Deacons

Education Hour

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.

Adult Class will be doing a study called “For the Health of the Nation”
(part of the RightNow Media library).
Here is a link and a description.  https://app.rightnowmedia.org/en/content/details/765626

Description:  How does Scripture help us navigate the complex social issues facing the United States? In this eight-session series, Dr. Walter Kim, president of the National Association of Evangelicals, gathers a team of pastors and leaders to investigate what the Bible says about topics that dominate conversations in our culture: basic human rights, just peace, religious freedom, creation care, justice in issues of race and poverty, and prioritizing life and family. Ed Stetzer, Eugene Cho, Nicole Martin, and Gabriel and Jeanette Salguero explore how we can live out biblical values in tangible, practical ways that honor God and show love to our neighbors.

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.

A Good Scripture to Memorize

Love Offering for Paid Staff

It’s that wonderful time of year in which we get to show our love to our staff in a tangible way. October is Clergy Appreciation month and time for our annual Love Offering. For those of you who have never heard of our Love Offering: welcome to an opportunity to show love and appreciation to our hard-working staff here at Southern Heights!

What a gift we have in those who serve and lead our church family. God has blessed us with a group of people who authentically display the love of Christ to us in each of their specific roles. They are worthy of a big thank-you.

Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. (1 Thessalonians 5:13a)

Please make a financial gift this month and mark it for “Love Offering”.
Let’s take this month to demonstrate our love for our staff members who serve us here at Southern Heights.

Sincerely, Your Deacons

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 October 25, 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.

FIRST FRUITS

The Council is beginning to plan a visionary budget for 2027.  In order to do that responsibly, we ask that everyone turn in a confidential First Fruits Estimate.  There is a letter and First Fruits Card in your lobby mailbox that explains this in more detail.

So please prayerfully decide on your giving for next year and give us your 2027 First Fruits Giving Estimate by filling in the First Fruits Card from your lobby mailbox, or by filling in the confidential survey online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FirstFruits
Please place your card the lobby giving boxes or complete online by November 1.

Thank you so much for your generosity toward the Kingdom work of Jesus.

Office Help

The church has a need for someone who has 1 hour per week to help volunteer with a specific office task.  This task can be done from home and would just need access to a computer online.  If you would like to find out more information please see Jeff Baas or contact him 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)

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