Vol. 46, No. 6                               SOUTHSIDE ORACLE                       April 18, 2003

Additional Deacons Sought

      The elders announced Sunday that they are seeking additional deacons to serve  Southside.  The term in the Greek New Testament that is rendered “deacon” in our Bibles designates one who serves.  It is applied in a broad sense to anyone who fulfills a servant role (all Christians should serve) and is sometimes rendered “minister.”  It is also used to identify a special group of Christians appointed to carry out specific tasks (1 Timothy 3:2; Philippians 1:1).  We currently have nine men who are entrusted with directing different phases of our work.

      The Biblical qualifications of deacons are found in 1 Timothy 3:8-13.  In the next week or so the elders will present the names of several men to serve in this capacity.  Before they are formally appointed our members will be asked to give their input as to their Biblical qualifications.  If there are no scriptural objections, they will then be ordained to serve the congregation.

The Bulletin Board

      The Men’s Retreat at Camp Matawa last weekend was a fine success with 25 attending.

      Ten young people and adults attended the Wisconsin Christian Youth Camp youth rally at Fallhall Glen last weekend.

      The Sick – Lisa Gustafson left Sunday to go to Cleveland where she is scheduled for additional throat surgery this week….It was good to have several of our members who have recently been hospitalized with us for worship Sunday.

ATTENDANCE RECORD

                                                  Two years ago         Last year      Last week          Goal

   Bible classes                                            155                  108                   145            170   

   Morning worship                                       269                  222                  *232            250

Evening worship                                           41                    80                    79              80

Contribution                                        $3550.75         $3256.62          $3963.98   $4200.00

                                               (*) first service, 124; second service, 108

      A Mother-Daughter Banquet sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board.  All women and girls are invited to the banquet on May 9^th.  Please sign up as soon as you know if you can attend.

      Address Change – J. R. Frost, 6388 S. 35^th St., #3, Franklin 53132.

      All ladies are invited to participate in a once-a-month fellowship activity.  Each activity will be chosen, planned, and coordinated by a different person.  Those interested in being an activity coordinator should sign the posted sheet on the bulletin board.  For suggestions or questions see Jan Alexander or Pamella Valentine. The April activity will be “Step Into Spring” and will meet at the Alexanders, Saturday, April 19, at 1:00 p.m.

      The annual Southside retreat at Fallhall Glen will be May 23 – 26.  It is important to sign up by May 18^th.  Cabins and lodge rooms are reserved on a first come basis.  For additional details or to sign up see the camp bulletin board or see the Alexanders.    

                                 Calendar of Events

April 19 – Ladies’ Day, Brentwood Church, 8:30 a.m.

April 19 – Ladies’ Fellowship, Alexander home, 1:00 p.m.

April 27 – Tween pizza party, after second worship

April 29 – May 2 – National Assoc. of Christian Camps workshop, Fallhall Glen

May 9 – Mother-Daughter Banquet, 6:30 p.m.

May 10 – Ladies’ Day, Sheboygan Church, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

May 11 – Elders/deacons meeting, 4:30 p.m.

May 11 – Praise and Palate, 6:00 p.m.

May 13 – Rochester College a cappella chorus, Sheboygan Church, 7:00 p.m.

May 20 – Christian Workers’ Meeting, 9:00 a.m.

May 23 – 26 – Southside retreat at Fallhall Glen

June 1 – Congregational picnic, Root River Parkway, after 2^nd worship

June 15-18 – Junior camp, Wisconsin Christian Youth Camp, Fallhall Glen

One Adjustment Needed

      The young man was vainly working on his Model T Ford trying to make it run.  Finally, a new automobile stopped and a well-dressed man told the would-be-mechanic to make a certain adjustment in the timing of the engine.  Reluctantly, the    young man did so.  “Now,” said the man, “your car will run.”  Sure enough the engine started.  Surprised, the young man said, “But how did you know just what to do to my car to make it run?”  Quietly the other said, “I’m Henry Ford.  I made the car.  I know all about its workings.”

      There is an adjustment that your creator would have you make in your life if it is to run well.  He would have you give him first place in your life to and return to his word and worship.  In the words of the Psalmist, “Give unto the Lord the glory due unto His name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness” (Psalm 20:2).  What a difference this one adjustment could make in your life.                               __Selected  

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