October 5, 2025
Today is First Sunday First Fruits. Tables are set up in room 4 for food items.
Today, about 5 minutes after the worship, we are planning 15 minutes of prayer.
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.
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 How Do We Read the Bible. Wednesday evening Bible class is in Revelation.
Budget requests for 2026 are due today.
Today, we would like to meet with the youth after the morning service in the Training Room at the rear of the auditorium regarding a Youth Led Sunday Morning Worship Service. We understand that getting in front of the congregation could be scary and not for everyone, so we plan to have “behind the scenes” opportunities for the youth to be involved.
Special Events
Family Game Day is being planned for Saturday, October 11th, 2025. Arrive by 2:24 pm, the event from 3 until 5 PM followed by cleanup and resetting rooms until done. This is a community outreach for Southside. With rain in 2024, the community packed our building. Help from the congregation is needed. See Kevin Morrill for details and signup. Our tween/teens are planning a movie night Friday October 10, 6 pm, with time to set up tables. Popcorn is to be provided, feel free to bring a snack. A sign-up sheet is posted.
The Waukesha Church of Christ is planning to kick off our Sunday Night Live youth gatherings with a bonfire at their building, 2816 Madison Street, on Sunday, October 12 from 5:00 to 8:00ish PM. This is open to Middle and High School students and their parents (younger siblings are welcome if the whole family is attending).
The Wisconsin Christian Youth Camp Annual Meeting is scheduled to be held at Southside on Saturday, October 18th.
A Men’s Sheepshead and Game Night is planned on Friday, October 24th at 6 PM at the building. 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.
A Chili Feast hosted by Rex and Laura Butts is planned for Saturday November 1, 5:00 pm, please bring a side dish, drink or dessert to share. There is a western dress theme.
November 16 is designated Orphan Sunday.
The annual Senior Thanksgiving Feast is planned for Saturday November 22.
The annual Fireside outing is planned for Saturday December 6 with a 10:30 am arrival time. Cost is $78.95 each plus $6-$7 tip (for 18 or more people) and a sheet is posted near the kitchen door for your food choices. Sign up and payment is required by November 6. The performance is “A Wonderful Life”.
Regular Events
Young adults are invited to a bilingual (English/Spanish) gathering at the home of Rex and Laura Butts (3717 E. Morris Ave, Cudahy WI 53110) on the second and fourth Sundays of the month starting at noon with lunch provided about 12:30 pm. An Open Bible Discussion is planned with no advance preparation required other than to bring your Bible.
The Thursday Morning Ladies Study plans to meet Thursdays at 9:30 AM in room 9 with a light breakfast and class promptly at 10 AM. The study will be 1, 2 and 3 John using a book titled “Abide”. See Peggy or Allison for details. A period of stretching and chair yoga is planned after class.
“Color More Worry Less” is planned Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.
Mid-week study at the building, Wednesday, 7 pm. Also on Zoom.
A time of prayer is planned for the second Tuesday of each month at the building, 7:00 p.m., and after morning worship on the first Sunday of each month.
The First Tuesday Men’s Fellowship and Study Group is planned for the first Tuesday of each month (Sept.-June), 6:30 pm, at the building with food.
The Christian Workers’ Meeting is planned for the third Tuesday of each month, 9:30 a.m. October through May.
Opportunities
Additional help is needed for the periodic Red Cross Blood Drives for things like checking people in. See Wayne Alexander if you are interested.
A Red Cross blood drive at Southside is planned for Friday October 17 from noon to 5. Browse to redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-2767 to make an appointment.
You can support Schultz Lewis Child and Family Services when using “Box Top$ for Education” products when purchased and you scan your receipt with your smart phone using the Box Tops mobile app.
There is a sign-up sheet on the Club 55 bulletin board for those interested in packing Stock Boxes for the Hunger Task Force. A specific date is not yet selected but we need to find out how many are available on a weekday.
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/
Contribution: Sep 7 $3,915
Contribution: Sep 14 $5,276
Contribution: Sep 21 $3,218
Contribution: Sep 28 $1,325 Weekly budget $4,800
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.
If you know someone who is getting married or having a baby, please let Sarah Borges, Lisa Bane (English/Spanish), or Rosio Gamino (English/Spanish) know. Southside arranges a gift for first-time couples who are members of the Church and for the first child of members of the Church.
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.