Southside Oracle Archive

Vol. 48, No 49                                SOUTHSIDE ORACLE                    February 24, 2006

"The Balancing Act"

Have you struggled with the issue of how to get everything done? How do you find balance in your life between earning a living, family responsibilities, recreation, and spiritual matters? If so, you will want to attend the seminar this weekend at Southside conducted by Dale and Vicki Hawley. This is the same program that was conducted successfully at the Labor Day Retreat at Fallhall Glen in September. Dale and Vicki are well known at Southside which is Dale's home congregation. He worked full-time with the congregation on two occasions for a total of six years. His education includes undergraduate work at York College and Abilene Christian University, a Master's Degree from Abilene, and a Ph.D. in Family Social Service from the University of Minnesota. He is currently Associate Professor in Human Development and Family Science at the University of Wisconsin - Stout and serves as an elder of the Woodbury Church of Christ in the Twin City area. He has conducted seminars at Southside on several occasions in the past.

The program schedule begins with a Friday night session at 6:45 p.m. followed by a session on Saturday morning at 9:00 o'clock. On Sunday Dale will preach at both morning services, and teach the combined adult classes at 10:00 a.m.

The Bulletin Board

Our Sympathy is extended to the Dennis King family in the death of Dennis' father, Wilford King, on February 11th. The funeral was at the Blessed Sacrament Church Saturday morning. Mr. King was 92 years old.

Baptized - We rejoice in the baptism of Kyle, Jered, and Molly Giombi on Wednesday of last week. Their father, Danny, baptized the three young people. May God bless them in their service to Him.

The Wisconsin Christian Youth Camp Dinner and Silent Auction at Southside was well attended last Saturday. Our thanks to a11 who worked so hard to make it a success.

The annual Southside Area-Wide Men's Breakfast will be at 9:00 a.m. March 11th. Barry Gainey, preacher for the Hampton Avenue Church, will be the speaker.

Wayne Alexander preached for the church in Fond du Lac last Sunday. Bobby Valentine will preach this Sunday for the Monroe congregation.

The Sick - Roger young has had complications following his recent surgery last week at St. Mary's Hospital in Racine and as this is written is expecting additional surgery this week....Kyle Giombi is recovering at home from injuries following an auto accident Sunday afternoon .... Tony Benson continues to be ill at home.

ATTENDANCE RECORD

(*) first service, 136; second service, 96

There will be a Sweetheart Dinner at the church building on Saturday, March 4^th at 6:30 p.m. Be sure to see the information posted on the bulletin board. For further information contact Jim Nichols.

Two more College Care Donation boxes are set up in the foyer with directions for making a donation. Meagan Van Handel and Hotly Shilts will be the recipients. Boxes will be shipped after Sunday, March 5"'. See Colleen Windell for information.

A Marriage Enrichment class is being offered on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 - 8:04 p.m. at the church building from March 8 - April 26. The Alexanders will be facilitating a class based on a book "The Intimate Mystery" with a strong emphasis on God's plan/purpose for marriage based on Scripture. The classes will consist of 6-8 classes on the Goal of Marriage. Topics will include Knowing who we are as Husband and Wife, Leaving, Cleaving, and The Ultimate Loyalty. There is a sign-up sheet on the Family Ministry bulletin board. The class size will be limited so sign up early. For questions contact the Alexanders.

Calendar of Events

February 24-26 - Seminar, "The Balancing Act," Dale and Vicki Hawley

March 4 - Sweetheart Dinner, Southside, 6:30 p.m.

March 8 - Marriage Enrichment class begins, 7:00 p.m. Wednesdays, Southside

March 11 - Southside Area-wide Men's Breakfast, 9:00 a.m.

March 12 - Elders/deacons meeting, 4:30 p.m.

March 12 - Praise and Palate, 6:00 p. m.

March 17 - 19 - Southside Youth Rally

March 21 - Christian Workers' Meeting, 9:00 a.m.

April 2 - Congregational meeting after second service

April 7 - 9 York College High School Days

April 21 - 23 WCYC Youth Rally, Fallhall Glen

May 13 - Southside Mother/Daughter Banquet, 6:30 p.m.

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