December 28, 2025
Happy soon to be New Year. May God’s peace go with you through it.
Please pick up a communion pack when coming into the auditorium if you will be joining with the Lord’s Supper.
A New Years Eve Fellowship is planned for Wednesday December 31 at 6 pm. Please bring snacks, a drink to share and your favorite game(s). Pizza is planned for about 6:15 and a devotional about 8:00. Leave early if you want. Please see Linda Stanger or Marie Coffey for details.
Next week, we are planning to collect nonperishable food items for the First Sunday First Fruits program. The food will be shared with those in need. Please see Danny Giombi for details.
Special Events
A baby blessing for the child of Zach and Taylor Hartvig is planned after worship on January 4, 2026 with cake served afterward.
A WCYC Board Meeting is planned at Southside for Saturday January 10.
Southside is planning a Men’s Sheepshead and Game Night on Friday, January 23, 2026, in the church fellowship hall, beginning at 6 pm. 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.
Club 55 is planning to host a presentation “Be Safe from Scams” at 10:00 am, Saturday January 24.
A Baby Welcome party for Fernanda and Elmer is planned for Sunday January 25 at 12:15 pm. Please sign up in the hallway if you plan to attend.
The annual WCYC auction is planned for Saturday February 21 at 5:30 pm.
The Brentwood church is planning a United Ladies Day Tea for February 21 from noon to 3.
Regular Events
The Thursday Morning Ladies Study meets on Thursdays at 9:30 AM in the large Fellowship room 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., resuming January 8. Please see Christine Saunders for details.
Mid-week study at the building, Wednesday, 7 pm., resuming January 7. 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.
Opportunities
The 2026 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.
A Red Cross blood drive at Southside is planned for Friday February 6 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.
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: Nov 23 $3,995
Contribution: Dec 7 $18,243
Contribution: Dec 14 $5,622
Contribution: Dec 21 $3,489 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.