December 31, 2023
If you are ill or have had recent contact with someone who is ill, please stay home. There is no evening worship at this time.
Please pick up a communion pack when coming into the auditorium if you will be joining with the Lord’s Supper.
A New Year’s Eve Party is planned at the building Sunday December 31, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Games, snack food and prayer each hour for those around the world is planned. Please sign up if you plan to attend.
The First Tuesday Men’s Fellowship and Study Group is planned for Tuesday at the building at 6:30 p.m. with food provided. Please see Dan Giombi for details.
The York University Concert Choir is planning to perform at Southside on Thursday January 4 at 6:30.
Next week is First Sunday First Fruits.
Special Events
Southside is planning a Men’s Sheepshead and Game Night on Friday, January 26, 2024, in the fellowship hall, beginning at 6pm. Come to play Sheepshead or bring your favorite game. If possible, bring a favorite snack or beverage to share. Contact Brad Stanger or Wayne Alexander with any questions.
Opportunities
The York University Concert Choir is planning to visit Thursday January 4 and will be needing food and overnight housing. If you can help, please let Kevin Morrill know ASAP. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board for items that are needed for their evening meal at the building. Host families need to provide breakfast and a bag lunch to take with them and have them back to the building by 7:45 am.
Justin Youngblood needs a little help with his perishable groceries. If you would like to help, please call him at 262-278-1957.
The next Red Cross Blood Drive at Southside is planned for February 9 2024. Make an appointment at redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-2767. Please see Latanja Mudd or Wayne Alexander for details.
If you have printer cartridges to recycle, a box has been placed where you can put them and support Schultz Lewis Child and Family Services at the same time. Funds are also being raised from “Box Top$ for Education” products when purchased and you scan your receipt with your smart phone using the Box Tops mobile app.
Regular Events
The Thursday Morning Ladies’ Bible Class is studying each week at 10 am. Please see Peggy Koch or Allison Morrill for details. A Zoom meeting is also planned.
“Color More Worry Less” is planned Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Please see Christine Saunders for details.
Mid-week study at the building, Wednesday, 7 pm. A Zoom virtual meeting is also set up.
A time of prayer is planned for the second Tuesday of each month at the building, 7:00 p.m., and after morning worship on the first Sunday of each month.
The First Tuesday Men’s Fellowship and Study Group is planned for the first Tuesday of each month (Sept.-June), 6:30 pm, at the building with food. Dan Giombi has details.
The Christian Workers’ Meeting is planned for the third Tuesday of each month, 9:30 a.m. October through May.
Information
The 2024 Southside budget has been completed. A copy is posted on the bulletin board just outside the secretary office. If you have any questions, please talk with Brad Stanger.
Free recordings of the Sunday morning sermons are available at the church web site:
sside-church.org.
If you have announcements for this handout, please inform Cliff Copass, Jean Jensen or Laurie Giombi by Friday Evening.
Bible classes and sermons can be found on-line at either of:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIIH3ubGI6zNsLdenT0HyrQ
https://www.facebook.com/Southside-Church-of-Christ-190272987677018/ Connection card link.
There’s a special group of people here at Southside that are ages 55 and older, called Club 55. They hold fellowship events, things for other age groups, and service projects that reach out to Milwaukee and beyond. See the Club 55 bulletin board for more information, or contact Scot Cerka at (630) 631-4618 for more information.
Contribution: Dec 10 $2,552
Contribution: Dec 17 $4055
Contribution: Dec 24 $4,254 Weekly budget $4,500
Reminders
When planning events, don’t forget to check the calendar in the back hallway by room 9 for conflicts and enter your own events. This is for events that involve use of the building and/or for a majority of the congregation.
MP3 copies of all past sermons are available publicly on the church web site. sside-church.org.
(To view announcements and info for members, log in at the bottom of the first page by entering the member log-in password: sscoc1234)
The Southside e-mail list is an automated mail list used for church related matters such as announcements, prayer requests, and items of interest to the congregation. If you would like to be added to the e-mail list, contact the church office with your name and e-mail. Please see Laurie Giombi for details.
Please see the bulletin boards for additional announcements.