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

VOLUME 2 December 20, 2015 Number 51

From the Pastor’s Heart Greetings Southside Family,

Our church family has been in a sermon series entitled, “THE LIGHT

OF THE WORLD”. “Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light

of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will

have the light of life.” ( John 8:12). We will continue that theme this

morning from the book of Isaiah. Jesus is a light for the nations!

We will celebrate Christmas in 5 days. One of the joys of Christmas is

to watch children frantically tearing wrapping paper off the packages to

find they got exactly what they wanted. A child would never keep a pre-

sent without unwrapping it . God has provided the greatest gift that man-

kind could receive, and that is the gift of salvation through the Lord Je-

sus Christ. Have you unwrapped this great gift? Eternal life is the most

precious possession anyone can receive. We sometimes discard our

earthly presents, but the gift of salvation is one that will last forever!

Please make plans to be back tonight at 5pm for our church wide Christ-

mas Dinner. This will be a wonderful time of fellowship for the

Southside family.

On behalf of the Stafford family, we would like to wish each and every

one a very Merry Christmas!

For His Glory,

Bro Stacy

Greetings from Gary

December 20, 2015

EXTENDED SESSION WORKERS

10:30 AM Steve Kelley, Brenda Henderson, Kaye Watts, Collins Helms

4:30 PM CHURCH CHRISTMAS DINNER

CHILDREN’S CHURCH WORKERS

4yrs. old - 2nd grade

Phillip & Christa Gamble

Merry Christmas!

Each Sunday during this Advent period, one more of the four candles has been lit. There

have been devotional readings or dialogue to celebrate the hope, peace, joy, and love repre-

sented by each candle. Now, it is time to light the white candle in the center of the Advent

wreath, the one called the Christ Candle. Today we welcome the Ellis family to light the

final Advent candle.

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his

shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The ever-

lasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall

be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it

with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts

will perform this.” Isaiah 9:6-7 KJV

Christmas is my most favorite season of the year, let's focus on the real meaning of Christ-

mas! I pray you all have a wonderful

and Merry Christmas!

Thank you for a good 1st year at Southside!

Merry Christmas,

Gary Medlock

TODAY IS DEADLINE to place Christmas Cards or pick up Christmas Cards for Church members. This is your opportunity to give Christmas Cards to members of

our Church and save the postage. There will be a box for each SS Class and a list of members of that class in front of the box. Please have someone from each

class come and check the box TODAY and collect your cards. Our Post Office is located in the Fellow-

ship Hall, on the parking lot side.

2016 Offering

Envelopes are now

available. They are

located in the

Breezeway beside

the Library!

Merry Christmas to all! We pray God’s Blessings

upon each of you!

Your Church Staff, Bro. Stacy, Bro. Gary, Bro. Dewayne,

Rhonda, Jean, Susanne, Janice, Judy, Melanie and Mike

Pastor’s Prayer Partners

Dec. 20th

AM: Rozella Day Candace Bell PM: CHRISTMAS DINNER

A Moment with Rhonda

Helping Hands Greeters

Dec. 20th

Randy Herring

Willie Parker

Greetings to everyone this beautiful Sunday morning,

I would like to personally wish each of you a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful

and blessed New Year. I am painfully aware of many of you who have lost loved

ones this past year and know how hard the holidays could be. Please find strength in

knowing and remembering that God loves you (John 3:16), cares for you (1 Peter

5:7), and knows your hurts and is interceding for you (Romans 8:34). Please also

know you have a church family who loves you and is here for you.

Our next Sr. Adult luncheon will be on Tuesday, Jan. 19th. We will have vegetable/

beef soup, cheese toast and coconut cake. Please make plans to attend. We always

have an enjoyable time of fellowship and great food!

Love you all,

Mrs. Rhonda

Wednesday

Night

Supper

December 23rd

December 23rd...close @ 1:00pm

24th...closed 25th...closed

27th...no pm service 31st...close @ 1:00pm

NO MEAL

NO SERVICES

2015 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering GOAL: $26,000 Received to date:

$13,238.12

No

NEWSLETTER

NEXT WEEK…

December 27th

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NO PM SERVICES

December 27th

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 19th…….Jack McNab…….793-9848 December 20th…….David Clark…....796-4617

December 26th…….Steve Henderson…….794-2926

Good morning,

Christmas is almost upon us!! People are busy preparing for their get-togethers with family

and friends. Children are filled with excitement, hoping to receive that long anticipated gift

that will make for the perfect Christmas. Most parents are excited to see the barrage of re-

quests end for a few days. While in the midst of your Christmas gatherings, watching the

kids play, and indulging in gluttonous eating (or in my case overeating), set apart some

time to pray for the missionaries that are spread out all around the globe. Many will not be

able to spend time with their families here in the U.S., and some are in places where they

must keep their celebration to the confines of their private homes, so as not to draw un-

wanted attention or danger upon themselves.

The student ministry is preparing to head out to our winter conference on December 28th, to

Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters (SWO) in Andrews, North Carolina. While there we will

be diving in to God’s Word, attending powerful worship services, and spending one even-

ing on a mountain top snow skiing. One thing I love about the SWO facilities is a secluded

place atop the mountain on which their campus is located. This place is a small cabin dedi-

cated to prayer for the “Underground Church,” which is missionaries that are located in

places so dangerous that their identities must be kept secret. These missionaries, before

leaving home, must say goodbye to their families, complete a last will and testament, and

pen a letter saying goodbye explaining to their family the dedication they have to spreading

the Gospel of Christ to those who would otherwise never hear.

This is an extremely solemn experience, while at this cabin there is no talking. As you read

the letters that some penned knowing they would never see their families again, you begin

to understand the burning desire to see all come to a relationship with Christ. Remember

these nameless and faceless individuals on the mission field in prayer. Block out some time

this Christmas and pray for those on the mission field all around the world, sharing God’s

love with a lost and dying world. You can join the missionaries by giving to the Lottie

Moon Christmas Offering.

Solus Christus

Bro. D.

Dear Southside Family

Thank you so much for all your cards, visits, calls, and especially your prayers during Carolyn’s illness and home going. Also, for all the food brought to the house and pre-pared for us the day of funeral.

Al Fohan & Family

Cutter Shane Clark

Born Sunday, December 13th

Proud Parents are: Shane & Susan Clark

Grandparents: Jerry & Beverly Watford

CONGRATULATIONS!

MORNING WORSHIP & CELEBRATION

LOTTIE MOON VIDEO

CONGREGATIONAL WORSHIP “O Come, All Ye Faithful”

“God Rest, Ye Merry Gentlemen”

PASTOR’S WELCOME Bro. Stacy Stafford ADULT CHOIR

“Emmanuel Medley”

WELCOME TO SOUTHSIDE “Hark! the Herald Angels Sing”

LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE The Ellis Family “The First Noel”

CHRISTMAS VIDEO “Silent Night, Holy Night”

WORSHIP THROUGH TITHES AND OFFERING

MESSAGE IN MUSIC Gary Medlock “We Are the Reason”

MESSAGE Bro. Stacy Stafford

COMMITMENT “What Can I Give Him?”

CLOSING SONG “The First Noel”

Flowers are placed in

sanctuary today in honor of

Ron & Pam Ellis on their

40th wedding anniversary. They are given by their children and

grandchildren.

TONIGHT

~ 5:00 PM ~

Fellowship Hall

Church will provide

meat, rolls, tea and coffee. Please have your

food here between 4:00 and 4:45 PM.

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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

Critt Snellgrove,

Charles Smith, Robert Kemp,

Steve Atwell, Clarence Samples,

Stephen Kelley, Mike Oakley,

Wayne LeCroy, Lamar Glover

December 13, 2015

SS Enrollment…………..486

SS Attendance…………..208

Wed. Service…………….128

Building Fund……………… $ 125.00

Plus One…………………. 1.00

Benevolence…………….. 56.00

Lottie Moon……………… 5,242.00

Miscellaneous………….. 2,252.39

Budget Receipts………... 17,538.84

Total Offering…………… 25,215.23

YTD Budget Receipts…… 660,394.18

YTD Actual Spent……… 710,397.15

Lamar & Jeanette Horne,

Judy Jones,

Stephanie Atwell, Annie Dunaway, Debbie Schaule,

Fredna Harbuck

Sunday, December 20th

9:00 AM Library Opens

9:30 AM Bible Study

10:45 AM Morning Worship Service

12:00 PM Singles lunch @ Ryan’s

5:00 PM

Monday, December 21st

Tuesday, December 22nd

Wednesday, December 23rd

1:00 PM Church Office Closes

Thursday, December 24th

Friday, December 25th

Saturday, December 26th

Church wide