GOSPEL CHURCH MISSION

VOLUME 2 December 4, 2016 Number 48

Greetings Southside Family,

This morning we will observe our annual “Missions March”. I am thankful to serve as pastor of a church who believes in Great Commis-sion giving. Southside Baptist Church has a rich heritage of giving sac-rificially and generously to carry the Gospel to the ends of the earth. This heritage extends for many decades and the Lord has blessed and will continue to bless a church who takes missions seriously.

“We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, for in a severe test of afflic-tion, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part.” (2 Cor. 8:1-2). I ask you to seek the Lord earnestly and give sacrificially to this Sunday’s Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. Our church goal is $18,ooo, and I am confident that we can meet and exceed this goal.

Let’s pray and give and see what God will do in order for the nations to know Him!

For His Glory,

Bro. Stacy

From the Pastor’s Heart

December 4, 2016

EXTENDED SESSION WORKERS

10:15 AM Beverly Watford, Pam Colarusso, Amy Jernigan

5:45 PM Michelle Miller Debbie Peterman

CHILDREN’S CHURCH WORKERS 4yrs. old - 2nd grade

Anna Murphy Mary Grace Brannon

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

2016 Church Goal: $18,000

Mission March TODAY

Choir Christmas Presentation Songs by Preschool, Children’s and Adult Choirs

Sunday ~ December 11 ~ 6 :00 PM

Honoring

Reagan Herring

TODAY

2:00 ~ 4:00 pm

SR Adult Building

Given by: Linda Mills Class

and Ron Ellis Class Registered at:

Bed, Bath & Beyond, Target, Belk,

& The Knot (online)

Brodie Cabe Bell Born: November 4, 2016 5lbs, 8oz; 18 1/2 “ long

Parents: Jordon & Breanna Bell Grandparents: Leon & Candace Bell

Joy Granger & Lynn Granger

Pastor’s Prayer Partners December 4, 2016

AM: Kent & Deanie Lamb

PM: Bobby Souther land

Wednesdy Night

A Moment with Rhonda

Helping Hands Greeters

December 4, 2016

Wilton Hughes

Hello Church Friends,

Don’t forget the meeting tomorrow night (December 5th) if you are going on the Christmas trip. We will meet at 5:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall.

Sr. Adults, if you would like to go with us to the Civic Center next Monday, December 12 th

for the Rotary luncheon, we will leave the church at 11:15 a.m. This is a free luncheon pro-vided by the Rotary Club.

If you have not purchased your ticket for our Christmas luncheon for Tuesday, December 13th, please do so today. Committee members have the tickets.

Love to all,

Mrs. Rhonda

Southside Baptist Church is now taking resume’s for PART TIME (24 hours a week) Custodian/

Maintenance employee. You may drop off your resume / application at the church office, or

email it to stacy@sbcdothan.org. Deadline for application is December 4th.

Dec. 7h Fried & Baked Chicken, Creamed Corn, Broccoli

& Rice Casserole, Strawberry Shortcake

Wednesday Night Supper

Deadline for registration is Monday at noon!

SOUTHSIDE HISTORY

1950’s

In September 1950, plans were approved for the second unit. In October 1951 a bid of $60,000 was accepted for a new auditorium and second floor section

(presently the choir room). In 1952 we purchased oak pews at a cost of $3,000 for the second unit, (later some of these were moved to the current balcony). In 1956 we had seven working committees:

Baptismal, Lord’s Supper, Building, Budget, Audit, Flower and Hospitality. A groundbreaking ceremony was held in November of 1956 after the church was awarded a contract for our present auditorium, new pews were purchased for $8,000. The new auditorium was dedicated on February 15, 1959, total

cost was $250,000. A new Allen organ purchased at this time cost $7,790.

70th Anniversary - January 22, 2017

December 11th….6:00pm...Christmas at Southside (All Choirs singing)! December 18th….5:00pm….Church Wide Christmas Dinner (NO Nursery available) December 22nd...1:00pm..Church Office Closes December 23rd...Church Office Closed December 25th….10:00 am Worship Service (No Sunday School & No Children’s Church) December 26th...Church Office Closed December 30th...Church Office Closed

2017 Offering Envelopes

Now Available in the

Breezeway!

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).

December 3rd…….Patsy McNab…….793-9848 December 4th…….Steve Henderson…….794-2926

December 10th…….Jack McNab…….793-9848

Deadline for registration is

Monday at noon!

In memory of Othell Stewart, sister to Catherine Chandler, JoAnn Merritt, Linda Taylor, and Bill & Linda Thorne

“Restoring Christmas”, by Cynthia Ruchti Donors: Travis & Peggy Adkison

In memory of Glenda Howard, wife to Charles Howard

“Love’s Faithful Promise”, by Susan Anne Mason Donors: Travis & Peggy Adkison

“The Magnolia Story”, by Chip & JoAnna Gaines Donors: Bobbie Marchman’s Sunday School Class

In memory of Mary Lewis, wife to Don Lewis “Monetary Gift to Southside Media Library”

Donors: David & Monty Clark and Virginia Draughon

In honor of Bro. Stacy and Ann Stafford “I Am Potential” DVD, by Burgess Jenkins

Donors: Travis & Peggy Adkison

In memory of Penny Holloman, wife to Tommy Holloman “It’s All About Jesus Bible Storybook”

Donors: Travis & Peggy Adkison

In memory of Shelby Forehand, husband to Charlotte Forehand “Rocks, Dirty Birds, and Briars...Sowing Truth in a Time of Lies”, by Franklin Graham

Donors: Johnnie & Helen Henderson

In honor of Linda Taylor, sister to Catherine Chandler, JoAnn Merritt, and Bill & Linda Thorne

“Newton & Polly...A Novel of Amazing Grace”, by Jody Hedlund “Christmas Comes Home to Canaan”, DVD by Billy Ray Cyrus

Donors: Travis & Peggy Adkison

Good morning,

As we move into December our busy schedules get even busier. This time of year there never seems to be enough hours in the day. Shopping, gatherings with both friends and family, and the seemingly endless “Lifetime Christmas movies” fill our every waking moment. During the month of December, don’t forget to take some time to reflect on the real Gift. “For God so loved the world that He gave.” The Ultimate Giver giving the Ulti-mate Gift, His Son to take our place and pay the debt for our sin that He didn’t owe.

I realize that the summer is months away, but I am excited about the lineup for WIRED2017. David Crowder, Passion City Worship Band, Trip Lee, and Rend Collective will be our worship leaders for the week. Speakers will be Brad Jones, Louie Giglio, Ben Stuart, Trip Lee, and D. A. Horton. Sign up now!

The Xtreme Winter conference in Gatlinburg was looking doubtful for a while last week. Downtown Gatlinburg was spared during the devastating wild fire that engulfed the area. The conference will be going on as scheduled. We will be pulling out at 5:29A.M. on December 27th. Please keep the people that live and work in the Gatlinburg Pigeon Forge area as they recover and rebuild.

Solus Christus, Bro. D.

MORNING WORSHIP & CELEBRATION

WELCOME FELLOWSHIP

PRESENTATION OF FLAGS

MISSION MARCH

SONGS OF PRAISE AND WORSHIP

“Go Tell It On The Mountain” “Great I Am”

“Revelation Song”

WORSHIP THROUGH TITHES AND OFFERINGS SPECIAL MUSIC Mary Grace Brannon MESSAGE Bro. Stacy Stafford

INVITATION

“I’d Rather Have Jesus” CLOSING REMARKS Dewayne Efurd

EVENING WORSHIP

WELCOME FELLOWSHIP SONGS OF PRAISE AND WORSHIP

“Great and Mighty” “At The Cross”

“Amazing Grace My Chains Are Gone”

WORSHIP THROUGH TITHES AND OFFERING MESSAGE Bro. Stacy Stafford INVITATION

“Without Him”

SOUTHSIDE STAFF

Pastor: Rev. Stacy Stafford

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Associate Pastor

Minister of Music & Media: ~~~~~~~~

Minister of Students: Rev. Dewayne Efurd

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Preschool/Children &

Senior Adult Director: Rhonda Grandstaff

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Pastor/Financial Secretary: Darlene Enfinger

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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

THE SOUTHSIDE WAY Southside Baptist Church is a fellowship of believers that is committed to the GOSPEL,

connecting people to His CHURCH,

and carrying out His MISSION.

THIS WEEK AT SOUTHSIDE WELCOME GREETERS

SOUTHSIDE OFFERINGS

USHER TEAM

SOUTHSIDE STATISTICS

Critt Snellgrove,

Robert Kemp, Wayne LeCroy,

Steve Atwell, Charles Smith,

Mike Oakley, James Brown

November 27, 2016

SS Enrollment………….. 451

SS Attendance………….. 163

Wednesday………No Service

Building Fund……………… $ 425.00

Benevolence………………. .00

Plus One…………………. .00

Lottie Moon Offering……. 50.00

Poinsettia’s………………. 240.00

Miscellaneous………….. .00

Budget Receipts………... 16,970.35

Total Offering…………… 17,685.35

YTD Budget Receipts…… 617,627.57

YTD Actual Spent……… 622,915.74

Lamar Glover, Patricia Kemp,

Rex & Brenda Henderson,

Steve & Gail Watson,

Ferris & Belinda Helms,

Tammy DeVane

This Weeks Bible Reading: Philippians Ch. 1 - 4 Hebrews Ch. 1 - 6

Sunday, December 4th

9:00 AM Library Opens

9:30 AM Bible Study

10:45 AM Morning Worship Service

LOTTIE MOON MISSION MARCH

12:00 PM Singles Covered Dish lunch

2:00 PM Bridal Shower for Reagan Herring

4:00 PM Deacon’s Meeting

4:30 PM Library Opens

Adult Choir Practice

6:00 PM Evening Worship

7:00 PM Single Mingle @ Arby’s

Monday, December 5th

5:00 PM SR Adult Trip Meeting

Tuesday, December 6th

9:30 AM Patsy McNab’s SS Class

Christmas Party (FH)

Wednesday, December 7th

4:30 PM Library Opens

5:00 PM Fellowship Meal

6:00 PM Prayer Meeting & Bible Study,

Youth & College Bible Study,

GA’s, RA’s, Mission Friends

Thursday, December 8th

Friday, December 9th

6:30 PM Worship @ Dothan

Rescue Mission

SINGLE’S Christmas Party (FH)

Saturday, December 10th

CHURCH INFORMATION

www.sbcdothan.org

Church Office…..794-6794

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