“We have chosen the way of truth.” Psalm 119:30

VOLUME 2 January 24, 2016 Number 04

From the Pastor’s Heart

Greetings Southside Family,

Our church family is studying the book of Ephesians on Sunday morn-

ings. The Holy Spirit led us to deviate from that study last Sunday as we

observed some wonderful truths in Genesis 19. We will dive back into

Ephesians 4 this morning as we seek to be unified in our faith.

When any group works together for a common goal, there is almost al-

ways a spirit of unity. That is true in a family, a business, a team, and it

is true at church. We are going to be reminded this morning in our study

of the book of Ephesians that the work of the church is done by the

saints; every member has a role to play in serving our Lord. Every mem-

ber has one or more spiritual gifts that can be used to move the church in

the direction of God’s will. When all of God’s people are doing God’s

will, there is unity! You have a part to play in God’s kingdom. The joy

of service in the area of your calling will bless not only you but also the

wonderful people of Southside Baptist Church. May God help us to

recognize our gift and use it for His glory.

Personally, I want to remind all parents of children ages 3 to 5th grade,

to come to our parents meeting this afternoon at 5:00pm. Mrs. Rhonda

will be discussing the direction of our children’s program and will allow

you an opportunity to have input on things you would like to see happen

in the children’s area.

Also, if you have participated in the “Baby Bottle Boomerang” mission

drive, we need all bottles turned in today. Thanks for supporting Wire-

grass Hope Group!

Love you church! Let’s continue to seek to connect people to live the

life of a Jesus follower.

In Christ,

Stacy

Greetings from Gary

January 24, 2016

EXTENDED SESSION WORKERS

10:30 AM Stephanie Atwell, Danielle Godwin, Amber Lambert, Tracie Brazier 5:30 PM Jonathan & Brittney Tomlin

CHILDREN’S CHURCH WORKERS

4yrs. old - 2nd grade

Chelsea Nelson, Anthony Rich

Good Morning!

What a blessing it is to be in the Lord's house this morning! I have always loved the scripture

that informs us "I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord"

Psalm 122:1. I pray this morning that we understand why we are here. We are in existence to

give honor and glory to Jesus Christ alone. I pray that we never lose sight of this. Over the past

week, a line from one of our beloved hymns, “Brethren, We Have Met to Worship," ran

through my mind: "All is vain, unless the Spirit of the Holy One comes down." As many

times as we have sung that in the past, it is easy for it to lose meaning to us. Let's focus on our

purpose this morning at Southside Baptist Church which is to love the Lord our God with all

of our heart, soul, mind, and strength!

In Christ Alone,

Bro. Gary

Soup & Salad Dinner

Thursday,

January 28th @ 6:30 pm

Guest Speaker:

Paula Goode

Sign Up Sheet in Foyer and outside Library on Table.

Please bring Soup or Salad.

TODAY... Immediately after AM service

there will be an informational

meeting for

BETH MOORE WEEKEND TRIP

to Mobile, AL

August 26-27, 2016

Baby Bottle Boomerang

DEADLINE - TODAY!!

Bottles are placed on each side of sanctuary, please pick up a bottle,

fill with cash or check, and return TODAY!

For Wiregrass Hope Group!!

SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH

69th ANNIVERSARY

January 26, 2016

USHER MEETING!

TODAY - 4:30pm - Fellowship Hall

For current ushers and anyone interested in becoming an usher.

Pastor’s Prayer Partners

January 24, 2016

AM: Willie Parker

PM: Bobby Southerland

A Moment with Rhonda

Helping Hands Greeters

January 24, 2016

Steve Atwell

Davie Clark

Happy Sunday everyone,

I attended a Bible study this week and want to share a verse with you that spoke to me and I

hope it speaks to you as well. 2 Corinthians 2:14, “But thanks be to God, who in Christ al-

ways leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge

of him everywhere.” It is through us that the knowledge of God is made known. Are we

spreading the fragrance of the knowledge of God? If not, what are we spreading?

Parents of children ages 3 through 5th grade, there will be a meeting today at 5:00 p.m.

in the fellowship hall. Please come to hear about some upcoming changes in the pre-

school and children’s area. It will also be an opportunity for you to offer suggestions.

I am now enrolling volunteers for VBS. If you would like to serve, please let me know. The

theme is ‘Submerged’.

Sr. Adults, please note that you must pay your $150.00 deposit by Feb. 1 to reserve a place

for our trip to the National Quartet Convention in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee on Sept. 26th –

Oct. 1st. The total cost of the trip is $650.00. After your initial deposit, you may pay the re-

maining balance on the first of each month beginning in March. The Sr. Adult Council will

meet on Wed. Feb. 3rd at 4:00 p.m. in the conference room.

Please start bringing in your candy for the Easter EGGstravaganza which will be held in

March. We will be collecting candy for about 4 weeks. No hard candy, please.

Blessings,

Mrs. Rhonda

Wednesday

Night

Supper

January 27, 2016

Fish & Chips, Hushpuppies,

Coleslaw, Cheese Grits,

Deadline for reservations,

Monday at noon!

Lemon Pie

CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS

Available now!

Sundays in the Library, Mon-Fri. in the Church Office

SOUPER BOWL

CHILI / SOUP fellowship!

Sunday, Jan. 31st

Following PM Service in

Fellowship Hall!

Bring cans of soup for

WIREGRASS AREA FOOD BANK

NEW CHURCH DIRECTORY

COMING SOON!

Photo Dates: Tues. - March 1st Wed. - March 2nd Tues. - March 8th Wed. - March 9th

Thurs. - March 10th Fri. - March 11th Sat. - March 12th

You will receive an information package today with instruc-tions. You may sign

up *online, *call Janice Kelley in

church office, or we will have *sign-up

tables available soon!

VISIT OUR HOME ON THE WEB: www.sbcdothan.org

Hospital Visitation Team

These are members who have hospital visitation for the upcoming

weekend, (please call if you or someone you know is admitted to hospital).

January 23rd…….Steve Henderson…….794-2926 January 24th…….Randy Herring…….790-7199 January 30th…….Robert Kemp…….792-8334

Good morning!

The Student Ministry will be participating in the Lift Tour on Febuary 12th and 13th. This

event is a Student Leadership University sponsored time of worship and encouragement,

along with a concert or two mixed in. Chad Poe is the featured speaker and The Museum

will be the worship band for the weekend.

If you are planning on attending WIRED16, which is June 26th – July 1, there is a $50.00

deposit due by Feburary 15th. Please let us know if you are planning on attending. Wade

Morris will be the camp pastor for the week with Jared Wood leading worship, and possi-

bly a surprise or two performing????

“If the Good News we preach is hidden behind a veil, it is hidden only from people who are

perishing.” (2 Corinthians 4:3) Get out and share the Gospel of Christ with those you come

in contact with this week. You never know whose life will be changed.

Solus Christus,

Bro. D

In memory of Shelby Forehand, husband of Charlotte Forehand

“Touchdown Tony”, by Tony Nathan

Donors: AOY Sunday School Class (Linnie Carpenter)

“Peter’s Perfect Prayer Place”, by Stephen Kendrick & Alex Kendrick

Donors: David & Monty Clark and Virginia Draughon

“Bronner...A Journey To Understand”, by Sherri Burgess

Donors: Lamar & Jeanette Horne

In memory of Travis Reeves, husband of Mary Reeves

“A Doctor in the House - My Life with Ben Carson”, by Candy Carson

Donors: Foy Strickland’s Sunday School Class

MORNING WORSHIP & CELEBRATION

CONGREGATIONAL WORSHIP “Here for You”

“The Solid Rock”

PASTOR’S WELCOME Bro. Stacy Stafford ADULT CHOIR

“Step into the Water”

WELCOME TO SOUTHSIDE “We’ll Understand It Better By and By”

VIDEO “All to Us”

WORSHIP THROUGH TITHES AND OFFERINGS VIDEO

MESSAGE IN MUSIC Gary Medlock “The Mission”

MESSAGE Bro. Stacy Stafford

COMMITMENT “The Way of the Cross Leads Home”

CLOSING SONG “The Church’s One Foundation”

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THIS WEEK AT SOUTHSIDE WELCOME GREETERS

SOUTHSIDE OFFERINGS

USHER TEAM

SOUTHSIDE STATISTICS

CHURCH INFORMATION

Church Office…..794-6794

Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

www.sbcdothan.org

SOUTHSIDE STAFF

Pastor: Rev. Stacy Stafford

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Associate Pastor

Minister of Music & Media: Rev. Gary Medlock

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Minister of Students: Rev. Dewayne Efurd

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Preschool/Children &

Senior Adult Director: Rhonda Grandstaff

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Pastor/Financial Secretary: Jean Cook

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Education/Students/

Music Secretary: Susanne Mozley

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Children’s/Singles/Seniors/

Kitchen Coordinator: Janice Kelley

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Child Development Center: Melanie Wynkoop

Fred Woodham,

Don Owens, David Clark,

Ron Ellis, Jonathan Barron,

Dewayne Efurd, Steve Watson,

Travis Adkison, Jack McNab

January 17, 2015

SS Enrollment………….. 485

SS Attendance………….. 206

Wed. Service…………… 128

Building Fund……………… $ 200.00

Plus One…………………. 31.50

Benevolence…………….. 31.50

Miscellaneous………….. 694.25

Budget Receipts………... 11,130.51

Total Offering…………… 12,087.76

YTD Budget Receipts…… 39,929.14

YTD Actual Spent……… 24,588.30

Charles Swicord, Jeanette Glover, Randy & Deeya Herring, Lisa Hust, Mary H. Lewis,

Kay Stevens

Sunday, January 24th

9:00 AM Library Opens

9:30 AM Bible Study

10:45 AM Morning Worship Service

12:00 PM Singles Lunch @ Blue Plate

4:00 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal

4:30 PM USHER Meeting (FH)

5:00 PM Children’s Parents Meeting (FH)

6:00 PM Evening Worship Service

7:00 PM Single Mingle @ Arby’s

Monday, January 25th

Tuesday, January 26th

Wednesday, January 27th

4:00 PM SR Adult Choir Rehearsal

4:30 PM Library Opens

5:00 PM Fellowship Meal

6:00 PM Prayer Meeting & Bible Study,

Students Bible Study, Children’s

Activities

Orchestra Rehearsal

Thursday, January 28th

6:30 PM Women’s Ministry Soup & Salad

Friday, January 29th

Saturday, January 30th