October 1, 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.
Sunday morning Bible class is currently studying in Acts. Wednesday evening Bible class is in the minor prophets.
Today is First Sunday First Fruits. Tables are set up in room 4.
Today, about 5 minutes after the worship, we are planning 15 minutes of prayer in the fellowship room for Southside.
Preparations for the Southside 2024 Budget are underway. If you have a ministry that requires funding, have been asked for budget input, or if you have budget suggestions, please provide your budget requests to Brad Stanger by Sunday, October 8th. Please send budget requests to Brad by email at (blabes@juno.com).
If you bring cookies or treats Sunday morning, please label any likely allergens (usually peanuts or nuts) and show them to Dorothy BEFORE putting them out.
A rough-draft directory has been posted for corrections in the hallway near Patrick’s office.
Special Events
Please join Club 55 for a Harvest of Fellowship lunch on Saturday, November 4th from 11:30 -2:00. To encourage more interaction with our brothers and sisters please consider inviting a guest from a sister congregation. Please bring soup, salad and/or dessert to share, as well as, a drink of your choice for you and your guest(s). Sign up on the Club 55 bulletin board by Wednesday November 1st.
Brentwood is planning a gospel meeting starting Sunday October 1 after morning worship and October 2-4 at 7 pm.
Our annual Give-Away Day is planned for Saturday October 7. Donations can be taken to room 3 in the basement.
A youth bonfire is being planned for October 8.
Our annual Trunk or Treat is planned for Saturday October 14.
A movie night is planned for Friday October 20.
Southside is planning a Men’s Sheepshead and Game Night on Friday, October 27, 2023, in the church fellowship hall, beginning at 6pm. Come to play Sheepshead or bring your favorite game. Please bring your favorite snack or beverage to share. Contact Brad Stanger or Wayne Alexander with any questions.
A joint worship with the Spanish speaking group is being planned for Sunday October 29. Bilingual song practice is being planned at the building for Wednesdays prior to Bible Study (6-6:45 pm) October 4, 11 and 18. Also Thursdays following Ladie’s Bible Class (11-11:30 am) October 5, 12, and 18, and finally Sundays after worship (12-1 pm) October 1, 22.
Hampton Ave. is planning a Men’s Retreat between October and December. For more information, contact Brother Driver (803-960-6715) or Brother Stevens (414-699-5842) if you would like to attend.
Fireside matinee outing to Scrooge the Musical is being planned for Saturday, December 9, 2023, arrive 10:30 am. If you would like to join us, details and a signup sheet are posted in the hallway next to the coat room. A facilitator is needed to organize this. Contact Sandie Copass if you are interested.
Opportunities
Barb Dawson has requested some meals to help her through her recovery. This is a link to Meal Train https://mealtrain.com/514v5k
that has been set up for meals to be delivered to her every other day. If you can help in any way, please use the above link bless our sister. If you are not able to access the Meal Train app, email Rebecca Beeson at rbteacher2@gmail.com and she will reserve a date for you.
The next Red Cross Blood Drive at Southside is planned for Friday November 3. Make an appointment at redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-2767.
The York College chorus is hoping to visit Thursday January 4 and will be needing food and overnight housing. If you can help, please let Kevin Morrill know.
Club 55 needs volunteers to coordinate activities in October and December. Please see Billie Barnes or Scot Cerka if you would like to help.
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.
Regular Events
The Thursday Morning Ladies’ Bible Class is studying each week at 10 am using a book by Angie Smith titled “Seamless” (Understanding the Bible as a complete story). 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.
Information
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.
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:
Sep 24 $2,811
Oct 1 $4,409
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. (May – July are missing)
(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.