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Vol.
47, No. 1 SOUTHSIDE ORACLE
March 5, 2004
The
Bulletin Board
The Sick – Esther
Christensen was admitted to St. Francis’ Hospital Saturday with heart
related problems….Russ Kleinhans had hernia surgery at St. Joseph’s Hospital
last week, but was kept in the hospital because of complications…. Glynda
Giemza is recovering at home from leg surgery last week….Edwin Moore, father
of Mary Brown, is in St. Luke’s Hospital with heart problems.
The Congregational
Meeting last Sunday afternoon was well attended. Among other matters,
it was reported that our recent offer to purchase a piece of property was
not accepted. We continue to explore various options for future building
expansion.
Picture Taking – Quite a few had their pictures taken last
Sunday to be added to our picture board. The picture taking is being
extended to this Sunday. If your picture hasn’t been taken, go to room 9
after either morning worship service or the Bible class period and Cliff and
Sandy Copass will take it.
ATTENDANCE RECORD
Two years ago Last
year Last week Goal
Bible classes
131 141 159
170
Morning
worship 179
216 *228 250
Evening
worship 46 58
64 80
Contribution $3582.24 $3486.00
$4655.43 $4500.00
The Area-Wide Men’s Breakfast
last Saturday was attended by a record 115 men and boys from about
thirteen churches. Bobby Valentine brought an inspirational message. Our
thanks to all of those who helped make it a great success.
Men’s Retreat – The annual
men’s retreat at Camp Matawa will be April 16 & 17. Those planning to go
should see the posted sign-up sheet so it can be determined how many to plan
for.
The Fond du Lac Church will host a
church growth workshop for small churches on April 3rd. See the posted
information for details.
Care Packages – Each month
we send care packages to those away at school. If you would like to donate
this month to Tarah Jensen and Will Carpenter, put your items in the box in
the foyer.
A
Backward Glance
With this issue the
Southside Oracle begins its 47th year. We thought it might
be interesting to note some of the news items we have published on the
corresponding dates in bygone years.
March 2, 1958 – The first issue of the Oracle extends a welcome to
visitors as Southside assembles for worship for the first time in the
Knights of Pythias hall in Cudahy. Midweek Bible classes will be conducted
in homes of the members.
March 8, 1964 – Southside now worships at 20th and Grange. Class
attendance last week was 85, worship 75, and contribution $207.70. Roger
Hawley will speak in a series of meetings in May.
March 7, 1969 – Harry Markowski’s Sunday Bible class has given the church
four bulletin boards. Our time of evening worship is now 6:00 o’clock
instead of 7:00. Attendance last week was 99 with a contribution of
$179.68.
March 1, 1974 – The Ray Stewarts are moving to Pittsburgh. Southside will
host an inter-congregational song service March 10. February worship
attendance averaged 107 with the contribution last week being $467.80.
March 2, 1979 – Stanley Shipp will be the featured speaker at our youth
rally this weekend. Clarence Rohde is recuperating from surgery last
week. The young adult class begins a study of Revelation. Attendance 106,
contribution $513.05.
March 2, 1984 – Thelma Haught has returned after being gone for seven
months. The Singles Again group will have a devotional at 7:00 p.m.
Friday. Worship attendance last week was 133 with a contribution of
$949.66.
March 3, 1989 – Jennifer Nicole was born to John and Glynda Giemza Tuesday
morning. April 30th will be “Bring a Neighbor Day.” Roger Young
and Karen Van Handel continue to improve from their illnesses. Worship
attendance 142, contribution, $1147.80.
March 4, 1994 – Fifty attended the men’s breakfast last week. A training
class for those involved in public worship will begin March 20th.
There will be a teachers’ meeting at 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Worship attendance
was 111, contribution of $1738.58.
March 5, 1999 – Two Sunday morning services planned because of space
problems. Sheldon Peck dies. The Hammitt family whom we are helping to
support in their mission in Tanzania were with us last Sunday. Attendance
185, contribution $3158.37.
Calendar of Events
March 6 – York College Soul Concern,
Northtown Church, 7:00 p.m.
March 14 – Elders/deacons meeting, 4:30
p.m.
March 14 – Praise and Palate, 6:00 p.m.
March 16 – Christian Workers’ Meeting,
9:00 a.m.
March 26-28 – Southside Youth Rally
March 31 – 5th Wednesday combined meeting
of midweek study groups
April 2-4 – York College High School Days
April 3 – Small Church Growth Workshop,
Fond du Lac Church
April 16-17 – Southside men’s retreat,
Camp Matawa
April 17-18 – Wisconsin Christian Youth
Camp spring youth rally, Fallhall Glen
May 7 – Mother/Daughter Banquet,
Southside, 6:00 p.m.
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