Lesson: “Overcoming The Nemesis”
Scripture Reading: Philippians 4:4-9
This week
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 or Jeff Hill for details.
Evening worship is planned for 6:00 p.m. today.
Ladies – please sign up for the Southside woman’s day (Saturday September 14) by September 8 if you plan to attend.
A number of regular events currently on summer break are expected to be starting up over the next few weeks. Please watch for announcements on the starting dates.
Special Events
New adult classes begin September 1
1. “Living in Two Worlds” dealing with challenges to the Christian Lifestyle in the face of the seductions of the world.
2. Southside Seminary – “History of Christianity”
Bruce and Karen Williams are planning a Labor Day (September 2) chili dump at their house from 1:00 p.m. until dark. Drinks, hot dogs and fixings are provided; bring your favorite chili.
A Southside Ladies Day is planned for Saturday September 14 from 8:30 to 5:30 “I Am Not Alone as I Walk This Path” sign up on the bulletin board by Sept. 7, please. See Debbie Slaughter or Denise Eppler for more information.
Karen Van Handel is organizing a training class for CPR, AED and Narcan use to be held September 28th. Cost is $45 each for a class of six to eight. Please let Karen know if you are interested.
Other ladies events that we have received invitations to are:
**Saturday, September 7 – The Ladies of Hampton Ave Church of Christ invite our ladies to attend the 2019 Ladies Day Seminar at Hampton Avenue. Registration begins at 9:00 am and lunch will be served at noon.
**Saturday, September 7 – Mason Street Church of Christ (Appleton); 9 am – lunch at 11:45 am.
**Saturday September 21 at Lakeview Church of Christ (Racine) from 10 to noon “Growing Old Gracefully”
**Friday-Saturday October 18-19 at the Abby Resort in Lake Geneva (Waukesha church of Christ) “Abundant Grace for All Women” $90. per person plus lodging if desired.
** Saturday, October 19 – Midwest Church of Christ – (609 W. Center St. Milwaukee). Begins with lunch at noon – 3:00 pm – Theme: Forgiveness and Healing.
(More information about each Ladies Day on the Women’s Ministry Bulletin Board in foyer)
W.C.Y.C. Preachers Retreat is September 23 to 25 at Fall Hall Glen in Black River Falls.
The Brentwood church (6425 N 60th St.) has planned meetings of the Alzheimer’s Support Group, on selected Fridays at 6:00 p.m. Please contact Linda Stanger if you plan to attend. The next meeting is planned for October 4 – Holiday stress with your loved one
December 6 – Caregivers break for the party.
Information
Contribution: Aug. 18 $3,643
Contribution: Aug. 11 $5,781 budget $4,800
Contribution: Aug. 4 – $4,350
August is Cookie Month in the library. Check out or return an overdue book and get a cookie (children must have a parent with them). The Library is open after classes and the worship period each Sunday.
We have an attended nursery for small children during morning worship periods in room 2. We also have a training room at the rear of the auditorium where parents can stay with their little ones while worshiping.
There’s a special group at Southside, of people who 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 Linda Stanger at for more information.
Free CD’s of the Sunday morning sermons are available from Joel Ribar. Be sure to specify the date desired. MP3 copies of sermons are also available at the church web site.
Life Group leaders; please contact the church office to update your current studies on the information Board.
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.
Southside has an email list that is used to send congregational news to those subscribed. Please join us by emailing: ssidechurch-subscribe@yahoogroups.com from the email account you wish to receive at and stay up to date with everything happening at Southside. This automated mail list is used for church related matters such as general announcements, prayer requests, the bulletin, and other items of interest to the congregation. Please see Laurie Giombi for details.
Mid-week group meetings are in several locations:
Shuster home, (Thiensville) Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., “Isaiah”
Ketterhagen’s home, (Waterford) Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., “Seeing the Unseen”
Werner’s home, (Waukesha) Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m., “Traveling Light”
Building, (20th & Grange – Milwaukee) Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. classes for children, Acts
Santana’s home, (12th & Arthur – Milwaukee) Wednesday 7:00 p.m., “David who?”
Young Adults, (Wauwatosa) Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., dinner and Bible study.