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in this ISSUE Pastor Appreciation Page 2 Missing the Mission Page 3 What’s happening page 4 In our community page 5 Bible Study page 6 Fellowship page 7 Youth & Children news page 8 School News page 9 Calendar & schedules page 10 & 11
the Signal
“In thy light shall we see light” Psalm 36:9
October 2014
Southminster Presbyterian Church
A number of members have mentioned the article that is reprinted below as being particularly
appropriate to our church’s current Visioning Process. So I thought I’d share it with all of you. It is an
article written last year in Christianity Today by Ed Stetzer, one of their editors on church
transformation, growth and redevelopment. Dr. Stetzer holds a number of positions – President of
LifeWay Research Division, contributing editor for Christianity Today, author of multiple books, Lead
Pastor and Visiting Professor. The original article is found at http://www.christianitytoday.com/
edstetzer/2013/may/missing-mission-looking-for-right-results-while-loving.html?paging=off.
In Christ,
Missing the Mission: Looking for the Right Results While Loving the Wrong Things
All churches love certain things. Some love fellowship, some worship, some prayer. Those are good
loves. Some are neutral loves. Some are not. Other churches love their building, their history, or their
strategy.
Those can be good or bad, depending on what we mean by love and how we value those things. But,
some things churches love hurt their mission and hinder their call. Here are three I've observed from
my work with thousands of churches.
1. Too many churches love past culture more than their current context.
It's remarkable, and I've said it many times: if the 1950's came back, many churches are ready. (Or the
1600's, or the boomer 80's, depending on your denomination, I guess.)
There is nothing wrong with the fifties, except we don't live there anymore. We must love those who
live here, now, not yearn for the way things used to be. The cultural sensibilities of the fifties are long
past in most of the United States. The values and norms of our current context are drastically
different and continue to change. The task of contextualization is paramount to the mission of the
church because we are called to understand and speak to those around us in a meaningful way. We
can learn much from the Apostle Paul's example recorded in Acts 17:16-34.
So, a church on mission-- in this time and place-- engages the people around it. Yes, in some ways, it
resembles its context-- a biblically faithful church living in its cultural concept. But, if your church loves
a past era more than the current mission, it loves the wrong thing.
2. Too many churches love their comfort more than their mission.
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Southminster Presbyterian Church
4200 Cartwright Road
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 499-2310
www.southminpres.org
Non Profit Permit #4 POSTAGE PAID Missouri City, TX 77459
Rev. Kent Landry……....………………..........................Pastor Rev. Andrew Keyes……………………………..Associate Pastor Rev. David Northcutt…………….....………..Parish Associate for Pastoral Care Pam Drake………….…..…………................Church Secretary John Ryan…..……………………………………………...Treasurer Christy Balenene……………………………..Business Manager Scott Lofgren...................................Facilities Coordinator Scott Bonasso……..……………….Director of Music Ministry Andrew Meddaugh…..……….Contemporary Music Leader Donald Doucet…...……….………….……………...Accompanist Gabriele Hodges..........Dir. Handbell & Children’s Choirs Jane Rusk……….................……………………….Signal Editor Jeanne Peabody…………..…………….Childcare Coordinator
********************************************* Southminster School Angela Holden.………………..Head of Southminster School Karen Rombach....................................Preschool Director
The family of Olive Cherubini as they
grieve her death.
Ed Herron and family as they grieve
the death of Ed’s brother, John.
Christi Balenene and family as they grieve the death of
Christi’s father, Jose Joe Solis.
Our Deepest Sympathy is extended to...
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OUR MISSION
Exemplify Christ's love to children, the
community, and one another through
education, service, and outreach.
SAVE THE
DATE
November 6 Prayers around the
flagpole
November Stewardship Service
stay tuned dates
November 2nd & 21st
Donald Doucet Piano Concert 7PM
November 15th Date Night
November 24th Hanging the Greens
November 26th Thanksgiving Eve
Service
November 30th First Sunday of
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Audio Visual 9:00AM 11:15AM
5th L. Crosley; J. Schwartz L. Crosley; B. Federwisch & S. James
12th L. Crosley; B. Gilbert L. Crosley; Rick & Niki Bramer
19th J. Schwartz; Carrie & Nicole Freund J. Schwartz; D. Yoho, B. Federwisch
26th L. Crosley; J. Schwartz L. Crosley; B. Federwisch
Tellers
5th Myron Goforth Frank Haines
12th Bea McClung &
Pat Welsh
19th Owen Irish
26th Travis Boyd & Richard Early
Children’s Sermon 9:00AM 11:15AM
5th David Northcutt Cherub Choir
12th Susan Evans Jennifer Mockaitis
19th Jane Rusk Ellen Earle
26th Calvin Choir Doug Earle
If you have an article
or event that you’d
like included in the
Signal Newsletter.
Please email Jane Rusk
the 15th of the prior
month. Your ideas are
also appreciated &
welcome!
Worship Assistant 9:00AM 11:15AM
5th David Northcutt David Northcutt
12th
19th
26th Bonnie Northcytt
OCTOBER IS PASTER APPRECIATION MONTH
In the spirit of I Thessalonians, we call October to be the month to
acknowledge and express our deepest gratitude to our pastors:
Rev. Kent Landry, Rev. David Northcutt & Rev. Andrew Keyes. These
are the people who God has allowed to impact our lives and guide
our church. On October 5th at our Church Birthday Fellowship we
will be celebrating their tireless commitment to our church, but
there are so many more ways for you to show your gratitude
towards them this month. Here are some ideas to get you thinking
of ways to show your appreciation. Taken from an article by Brad
Whitt:
Top 10 Things to Give Your Pastor
1. Your Prayers
2. Your love
3. Your unconditional support
4. A little grace
5. A “good word” to your pastor
6. A “good word” for your pastor
7. Your faithfulness
8. Time with his family
9. Time by himself
10. A financial gift
Communion Oct. 5, 2014
Preparer Kay Hardcastle
Servers 9:15am Servers 11:00am
J.O. Dravis Jennifer Plummer Leslie Crosley
Doug Earle George Plummer Frank Haines
Nell Schwartz Kathy Pitts
Southminster Presbyterian Church and School
Church 6 month stub budget using budget from July 1,-December 31, 2013
Church Income July YTD Budget 2014 July-Dec Budget
Pledged/Non Pledged/Loose Plate Giving 97993 100238 300,722
Church Expense
General Benevolence/Per Capita Presbytery 0 2686 6,498
Christian Education & Youth 2772 2686 5,763
Congregational Care & Fellowship -928 750 5,250
Diaconate 0 100 300
Mission & Evangelism 865 391 11,898
Resources and Management & Stewardship 91870 96,506 272,846
Worship & Music 408 2240. 5,605
Principal and Interest on Building Debt - Church 13,391 13,999 40,170
Total church expense 108,378 118,838 348,330
Church Net (income - expenses) (10,385) (18,600) (47,608)
Southminster School 12 month budget July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015
School Income
Southminster School 648,317 616,141 1,455,995
School Expense
Southminster School 246,399 225,640 1,310,985
Principal and Interest on Building Debt - School 22,800 24,167 145,000
Total School Expense 269,200 249,807 1,455,985
School Net (Income - Expenses) 379,117 366,334, 10
VOLUNTEER SCHEDULES & BUDGET
Greeters
9:00AM 11:15AM
5th J & G Plummer J. O. Dravis
12th Jennifer Mockaitis
19th Leslie Bauer Leslie Bauer
26th Jon Schwartz
“Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work
hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you.
Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work”
I Thessalonians 5:12-13a NIV
OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS May God continue to shower you with blessings and happiness. May He always keep you in his tender and loving care.
Oct 1st - James Harper Oct 2nd - Rybecca Gilbert Oct 3rd - Pat Lynch Oct 4th - James Daugherty Oct 7th - Rachel Christie Oct 8th - Barbara Tomlinson, Max Lynch Oct 11th - Marshall Goforth Oct 13th - Marc Dunmire Oct 14th - Michael Wood Oct 16th - Scott Alexander
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 MidWeek Manna Brown Bag 615p
GraceNotes 730p
2
Chancel Choir
730p
3
4
5 Southminster’s Birthday!!
Youth 5p Youth Choirs 530p
6 Bible Study
915a
R&M 7p
7 Quilters 930a Food Pantry 10am
#1852 7p
8
MidWeek Manna 615pm
GraceNotes 730p
9
Chancel Choir
730p
10
11
Southminster 101 9am
Divine Diners
6p
12 Youth 5p Youth Choirs 530p Deacons 545p Worship/Music 6p
Mission/Evangelism 7p
13 Bible Study
915a Wings Bibles
Study 7p
14 Quilters 9:30a
CE/Youth 7p
#1852 7p
15 MidWeek Manna Brown Bag 615p
GraceNotes 730p
16
Chancel Choir
730p
17
Bridge 1215p
18
19
Youth 5p Youth Choirs 530p
Cong. Care Comm. 7p
20
21 Quilters 9:30a
Food Pantry 10am
School Comm 7p #1852 7p
22 MidWeek Manna
615p
23
Chancel Choir 730p
24 25
Date Night
6p
26 Youth 5p Youth Choirs 530p
Session 7p
27 Bible Study
915a
28 Quilters 9:30a
#1852 7p
29 MidWeek Manna
615p
30
Chancel Choir
730p
31
what’s happening, when OCTOBER CALENDAR
Oct 17th - Russell Jay Bonasso, Teresa Cashion Oct 18th - Amanda Mockaitis, Joyce Smith Oct 21st - Sam Federwisch Oct 22nd - Ted Batck Oct 24th - Robert Hodge Oct 26th - Rachel Hauschel Oct 30th - J.O. Dravis Oct 31st - Marty Ugarte
PITTS-Kathleen served in the Army Nurse Corps during Desert Storm in Germany and then for an additional tour of duty at WBAMC at Fort Bliss Army Base (El Paso, TX). Although she did not retire from the military she did experience immeasurable experience working in both the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for military families overseas, evacuating seriously ill infants back to the US for treatment and working in the burn unit during Desert Storm. SALDANA – Karen serve in the US Navy active service from 1986-1996, reserve Navy from 1996-2000. She reached the rank of Petty Officer Second Class, her job description was Instrumentman. She had the pleasure of serving in Charleston - SC and Norfolk- VA. During her assignment aboard the USS L.Y. Spear (AS-36) she spent a few months in the Persian Gulf area from July 1991- September 1991. “The Navy gave me opportunities and experiences that I would not have had otherwise. I was able to experience tours of the Holy Land including Nazareth. This is one of my favorite memories.” SALDANA-Raymond served in the US Navy for 22 years from 1987 to 2009. He has served on 9 naval ships, 3 shore commands and 5 direct joint service duty assignments. His direct combat duties and operations included the US Invasion of Panama in 1989, Desert Shield/Desert Storm 1990 to 1991, United Nation Peacekeeping Mission Mogadishu, Somalia in 1993, NATO Intervention operation in Kosovo 1998 to 1999, Two Tours in Iraq, and US military Legal Enforcement Operations in Columbia, Nicaragua and Honduras. His best duty was serving on the U.S. Naval Ceremonial Guard for 6 months-burial detail. It was the most honorable duty to our country he has served. It provided momentum for the rest of his career. God Bless America SCHWER-Ed was in ROTC at Drexel University, served 2 years active duty in the Army Corps of Engineers from 1962 to 1964, achieving the rank of Captain in the reserves.. He was a platoon commander(25 men) in a Float Bridge Company (200 men). His experience in the military was very rewarding and character building and he strongly believes that all benefit from two years of service in the military. TAYLOR -Nancy’s son, Jim Taylor, served in the U. S. Marines for 21 years & retired as a LTC. Their grandson, Brian Dawson, recently completed his basic training in the U.S. Marines & is continuing his training.. THIBAULT- Dennis served in the U.S. Army as Paratrooper;Relatives of Dennis Thibault: Richard Thibault (brother)-U.S. Army- killed in action in Vietnam; John Thibault (father) U.S. Army in WWII, George Thibault (uncle)-U.S. Army in WWII; Fred Thibault (uncle)- U.S. Navy in WWII; Raymond Thibault (uncle)- U.S. Army in WWI; Swan Olson(grandfather)- U.S, Army in WWI: Gerald Olson (uncle)-U.S. Navy in WWII and Korea; Chip Olson (cousin)-U.S. Army in Desert Storm; Relatives of Shirlene Hollinger Thibault: Buck Winnett (uncle) U.S. Army in WWII and Greg Hollinger (cousin)- U.S. Army, killed in action in Vietnam.
WHITWELL-Charles entered army at Ft. Sill, OK, 19 August 1941. Received basic engineering training and was assigned to the 1610th Engineer Utilities Detachment for training. They would go into a town to rebuild infrastructure so advanced Headquarters could function. Arrived in Paris in September 1945 and transferred to the personnel classification section of the European Headquarters. Returned to the US in April 1946 to be discharged at Camp Chaffee, Arkansas. Attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. If you were in the military or have a family member who is serving, please share your story with us. Email it Jane Rusk at [email protected] .
Missing the Mission …… continued from Page 1
Recycling Cans - Bring to Church October 7th Newsletter Deadline October 15th
The fact is your church probably needs to be less focused on what makes it happy and more focused on what pleases
Jesus. This is an easy trap to fall into because it happens very subtly.
Most churches have worked hard to get to a place where congregational customers are happy-- their needs are met.
The problem is that we are not called to cater to customers. We are called to equip co-laborers. When we win the
affections of those inside our circles, it becomes hard to pull away from the affirmation we receive. Again, this only
becomes a problem when the affirmation of those on the inside works to the detriment of our mission to those on
the outside. It is a lot easier to settle down with the people who are like us than to reach the foreigner or alien among
us.
So, a church does not exist for the comfort of its people. Actually, the Bible reminds us again and again that we are to
"provoke one another to love and good deeds" (Hebrews10:24), to "bear one another's burdens" (Galatians 6:2), and
more. But, if your church loves its comfort more than caring for others, it loves the wrong thing.
3. Too many churches love their traditions more than their children.
How can you tell? They persist in using methods that are not relevant to their own children and grandchildren. Far
too often church leaders, in an effort to protect the traditions of their congregations, draw lines in the sand on
non-essential issues.
This is not to say that "tradition" is wrong. It depends on how you define it, but I think most will know what I mean.
Christian scholar Jaroslav Pelikan said, "Tradition is the living faith of the dead, traditionalism is the dead faith of the
living." Churches that love tradition that way will choose their traditions over their children every time.
Too often churches allow traditions to hinder their ability to humbly assess their missional effectiveness. Moreover,
they allow traditions to trump the future trajectory of their demographic. I know of several young pastors who have
been exiled from their local congregations because they didn't fit the mold of what had always been the ethos of the
leadership. Sometimes this is because impatient pastors try and force change too quickly. Other times it's because
settled churches resist change so forcefully.
Undoubtedly, there are always times to defend the traditional stances of essential doctrines in the local church. But
we should not have a cultural elitism that hinders passing the torch to a new generation of leaders. If your church
loves the way you do church more than your children, it loves the wrong thing.
It's time to evaluate your church.
Love is good, and everyone wants a loving church. However, loving the wrong things leads you the wrong way. Loving
what is good, including our context, Jesus' mission, and the next generation (to name a few things), moves the church
in the right direction. The church should be always reforming, that is, humbly looking at itself and assessing its ability
to reach people with the good news of Jesus. Sadly, many of the people Jesus devoted His time to would not feel
welcome in our churches.
What about your church? What does its posture, behavior, practices, and activities communicate to your community?
I think all of us want to understand the culture and community we are ministering in so we can communicate the
gospel with absolute clarity. To do this we need to ask ourselves the hard but needed questions.
Who are we reaching? Are we primarily reaching people who are like us? Are we primarily reaching people who are
already believers? Are we primarily reaching people who understand Christian subculture and taboos? What about
the people who don't have a church background? What about the people who are unfamiliar with Christian beliefs?
What about the people who don't understand church subculture and behavioral taboos?
To say we are unable to reach the lost because of our traditions or preferences is simply unacceptable and
antithetical to the mission of God.
in the
SCHOOL Teaching Christ’s love
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get involved with WHAT’S GOING ON?
Dear Southminster School Family,
We are super excited to share our new school fundraising campaign with all our friends and family. We know families are pulled in
lots of different directions and asked repeatedly to purchase from a catalog sale or participate in a spirt night and so on. Folks are over
extended. Folks are tired. We are too! We have heard you and have worked hard to come up with a plan that will help us meet our
$30,000 fundraising goal and will meet the needs of our friends and families.
This year there will be no art fundraiser, no mixed bags, no spirit nights, no free dress days/weeks, and no catalog sale. The school will
have ONE fundraiser: The Giving Tree. We are asking every staff member, every family and our church friends to make a one-time
donation to Southminster School. Not only will you not be asked to participate in multiple fundraisers, but 100% of your donation
goes directly back to Southminster School.
The Giving Tree has been beautifully painted by a beloved church member and former Southminster School parent, Sam Federwisch.
Every donation will be honored on our Giving Tree. You can already see a few donations have been received. Attached is the donation
card that lists each donation level. Please complete this form and return it to school along with your donation.
The PTO does a fabulous job supporting our school and families and they too must have a budget to operate. All funds donated to the
PTO stay with the PTO so they can host events like Dads and Donuts, Fall Fest, Rodeo Days, etc. Did you know the PTO generously
gives each teacher an annual stipend to supplement supplies in their classrooms? The PTO works very hard and does a wonderful job.
They will have a few fundraising events, however their main focus is fellowship and family. Please do not confuse PTO fundraising
with school fundraising. The Giving Tree is designed to replace school fundraising not PTO fundraising. We appreciate your support in
meeting our $30,000 goal.
Thank you for being part of our family. It is an honor and pleasure to work with each child, family, and church member every day. The
staff at Southminster School takes our responsibility to serve this community and the Lord very seriously and we feel blessed to be a
small part of your life journey.
Respectfully, Angela Holden & Your Southminster School Staff
Randy and Cheryl Corbin sincerely thank their Southminster
family members for the cards and kind gestures at the
passing of Randy’s mother, Mary Louise Corbin (age 94)
Southminster Presbyterian Church
Core values
Nurturing children and youth
Service to others (community)
Personal investment in the church
Strong support to church members in need
Mo-Ranch Family Retreat Weekend
May 8-10, 2015 It’s time to sign up for the Mo-Ranch 2015
Southminster Family Retreat. Don’t miss the
relaxing weekend of fun and fellowship. The
only scheduled event for the weekend is
chapel outside on the hill on Sunday morning.
The rest of the time you are free to choose
from hiking, swimming (river and pool), tennis,
canoeing, horseshoes, sand volleyball, fishing,
the labyrinth, and the famous Mo-slide, all in
the beautiful Texas hill country. Check it all out
at www.moranch.com.
Rooms for 2 nights are $168 for Pheasant Run
and $188 for Flato Lodge. Both have 2 queen
beds per room. Our meal plan includes 3
meals on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday.
Meals cost $42.00 for 12 and older and $30.00
for ages 4-11. Children under 4 are free.
Reserve your room now by putting your $100
deposit with the form into the plate or give
them to the office by October 19.
Forms will be in the narthex. For more
information, contact:
Lisa Landry, 713-447-5203,
Elizabeth Northcutt, 832-876-0924,
Prayer Around the Flagpole
Southminster School
Thanks our Veterans!
Please join us on
Thursday, November 6, from 9:30-10:00
for a special ceremony and prayer around the flagpole
as the students remember our Veterans. Please email
Christy Balenene ([email protected])
by Oct. 25 with the names of family members who have
served or are currently serving our country and indicate
his/her branch of serve. They will be honored on a
church family honor roll and their names will be read
during the ceremony. We will not be able to add
names to the honor roll after October 25.
The ceremony is open to anyone who wishes to join us
in prayer for our men and women in the Armed Forces.
Veterans who plan to attend are asked to RSVP. We
want to properly prepare for our special guests. The
school children would like to recognize the veteran’s
who attend the ceremony with a special ribbon.
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how you can HELP?
FOOD BANK Please continue to bring your
items each Sunday. This Months suggested food products are: Corn Meal; Flour; Sugar; Cold Cereal;
Cooking Oil; Peanut Butter; Jelly; Rice; Dry Beans; Dry Soup;
Saltine Crackers; Cake Mix & Frosting; Dishwashing Liquid, &
Bar Soap Our days to work at the EFBHN Food Pantry:
October 7th & 21th 10:00am - 1:30pm. 425 Stafford Run Rd,
Stafford, TX 77477
Please come and join us!
EYE GLASSES Dorothy Goforth is collecting
eyeglasses for a mission in
Peru. Please leave them in
the treasure box in the
Narthex.
RECYCLING
Thank you for your
recycling efforts. Please
remember to bring your
aluminum cans the first
Sunday of each month.
Our local & worldwide
COMMUNITY OF FAITH How you can show Christ’s love
SHYG Sr. High Youth Group
& MIGHT
Middle Schoolers in God’s Hands Together
All Middle and High school students welcome!
Join us
Sundays 5:00-7:00PM
Schedule
Oct. 5 - Regular Meeting
Oct. 12 - Regular Meeting
Oct. 19 - Youth Rally Northwoods PC 9am-2pm
Oct. 26 - Regular Meeting
Oct. 31 - Trunk or Treat & Friday Night Lights Upward 6pm - 8pm
YOUTH & CHILDREN MINISTRIES
Happy ThanksGolfing
Classic!! Announcing the 10th Annual Golfing Tournament
to benefit Fort Bend Family Promise
November 24, 2014
Sweetwater Country Club
4400 Palm Royale Blvd Sugar Land
Player Entries deadline 11/15/14
Ministers of the Cloth Glorifying God has always been the main goal of the Ministers of the Cloth. To that
end, and at the request of Rev. Landry, we were commissioned to create paraments
and banners to grace our sanctuary.
Our first project was the banners now hanging in the chancel area. We chose a
pattern from the book Banners for Worship by Carol Jean Harris. The 100% cotton
fabrics were carefully selected at local quilt shops. The colors represent the various
liturgical seasons of the church calendar. The pieces were individually cut and
placed in position, then Anastasia Layus beautifully hand appliqued each piece.
Once the design was finished, each banner was layered with cotton batting and free
motion machine quilted. Binding added around the outside edge serves to frame
and complete the project.
We hope you enjoy our handiwork and we welcome you to join us in the
multipurpose room every Tuesday morning at 9:30.
SPOOKY DATE NIGHT Have your children dress in costume!!!
October 25 6PM-9PM Children Nursery – 6th Grade
A Group of caring individuals who volunteer their
Saturday evening once a month so that parents can
have an evening of fun and relaxation. So recharge
those batteries and rekindle that romance and let
us care for your kiddies
$10 per child / max $25
Registration forms and information can be found
on the church website. Forms & payment accepted
Sun 10/19-Noon 10/22
Missouri City Fire and Rescue Open House
October 11, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Open house complete with interactive activities especially for children, youth, and adults. Put out a simulated fire with a fire hose, get out of a house filled with smoke, climb on fire trucks, talk with firefighters, get firefighter hats and other stuff. Location is Fire Station Number One a block east from Southminster on Cartwright.
Kid’s Fellowship
“The Lion, The Witch,and the Wardrobe”
Where: The Crib Room (next to the Nursery)
When: Fellowship time between Worship Services
Contact Caroyl Gilbert or Jeanne Peabody
Bring your favorite pillow or blanket
LOOK WHAT’S NEW!!
Kid’s Fellowship
between the 9:15am and 11:00 worship services we’ll be reading together
“The Lion, The Witch, and
the Wardrobe”
Come to the Crib Room (next to the nursery)
Contact Caroyl Gilbert or Jeanne Peabody for more information
Bring your favorite pillow or blanket
Youth of Southminster Church & School!
If you like to sing, act, and/or
play instruments; come and join the
PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM
Our practices are on Sunday evenings:
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm Age 4 – 1st grade
6:00 pm – 6:45 pm 2nd – 5th grade
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm 6th – 12th grade
We participate in leading worship about once a month during the school year.… and yes, we will have snacks after rehearsals!
For more info, please email Gabriele Hodges at
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learning & exploring
BIBLE STUDY
Fellowship
Coffee and fellowship in the Narthex. Do you want to connect with more members? We designed fellowship between services to help.
We are looking for a few coffee barista teams to help with hospitality and set-up at 8:40 am,
refill between services and
breakdown after the late service at noon in the Narthex.
We are open to your ideas.
Contact Joann Dunmire to volunteer and for additional information [email protected]
THE MARLENE CIRCLE
This women’s Bible Study meets in members homes on the 1st Monday of each month at 6:30pm. They are currently studying Wisdom For Today’s Woman; Insights From Esther by Poppy Smith. Ann Sturrock
281-437-7798 or Marilyn Purcell 281-835-9322
WHISPERS
This women’s Bible study meets on Mondays from 9:15-11:15AM in the Youth Lounge. The study from
Sept 8—Nov 3 will be Henry Blackaby's Experiencing God: Knowing and Doing the Will of God. It will
conclude Jan 26—Mar 2 . The goal of the study is to have a life-transforming encounter with God . When
you recognize where God is working, you can join Him in what He is doing. Then you will experience God
doing through you what only He can do. For more information, please contact Lisa Landry at
713-447-5203 or [email protected].
WINGS CIRCLE (Women in God’s Spirit) A Women’s group that meets in members homes on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00PM.
They will meet at the home of Cheryl Corbin, 1923 Lakefront Dr., Missouri City 77459 on Monday, Oct. 13 to continue their study entitled
The Book of Acts - Seeing Gods Power In Action by Phyllis J Le Peau. For more information please contact Pat Lynch 281-265-9795.
SOUTHMINSTER ORIENTATION 101
Do you know how the Presbyterian Church is the same as other Christian churches and how it is different? For example, would you like to know why we use the Bible we use (it is different than the
one the Roman Catholics use or the one Jehovah Witnesses use.) Do you know what kinds of activities we have at Southminster? Would you like to be more involved? Find out the answers to
these and other burning questions at our class for new members, those who are considering becoming members, or even older members who need a refresher.
Our next class is Saturday, October 11 in the Multi-purpose/choir room at 9 – 11 am. Please call the office by Wednesday, October 1, if you need child care.
DIVINE DINERS
All adults are welcome for this time of fun and fellowship Hosted by Don and Penny Johnson
Saturday, October 11th at 6:30 Emporio Brazilian Cafe
12288 Westheimer Houston, T X 77077
Dinner Buffet $14.99 + tax/gratuity Entertainment by Ritmo y Fuego Flamenco Featuring Norma Reyna
RSVP by Monday, October 6, 2014 [email protected] or 281-499-6014
MID WEEK MANNA
Everyone is welcome to this weekly dinner and devotional time 6:15pm
Oct 1 - Brown Bag Oct 8 - Tuna Alfredo Fettuccini Casserole, rolls, salad, fruit, and dessert Oct 15 - Brown Bag Oct 22 - World Series Hotdogs and Frito Pie, chips, Slaw, chili,
dessert Oct 29 - Baked Potatoes all the way, green beans, salad, fruit, dessert
Dinner reservations are due Tuesday by 10 am
MINISTERS OF THE CLOTH - Quilters
Meets every Tuesday from 9:30 until Noon all summer in the multi-purpose room. The group makes baptism quilts, comfort quilts for hospitalized members and for the apartment ministry, ‘wounded warrior’ quilts that are sent to Brook Army Hospital, and kids quilts for
Project Linus. We also make a quilt to be raffled or auctioned off for the Southminster School Gala. All skill levels are welcome, we are always glad to welcome newbies and beginning quilters. Contact Dorothy Goforth at 281-265-6210 or [email protected]