reminds us how ‘twisted’

our cultural values have

become when support for

traditional family when he

says “the threat to your

business is support of the

traditional family.”

One Facebook entry I

read was - “Oh I wish we

had a Chick-fil-A in

Jefferson City!” Jude and

I do support the

Chick-fil-A in the St. Louis

Metro area quite often!

And, to think that

Chick-fil-A is also closed

on Sundays!!!!! WOW!!!!

In another blog by Joel

Rossenberg, Billy Graham

is calling for 2 Chron. 7:14

Prayer and revival in

America

Cont. p 4

“Dan Cathy, president and chief operating officer of Chick-fil-A, gave an interview to Baptist Press. Correctly saying that there is no such thing as a “Christian business,” he did offer that organizations such as his can operate on biblical principles “asking God and pleading with God to give us wisdom on decisions we make about people and the programs and partnerships we have.”

Then came the match that lit the fire. When asked about the company’s support of the traditional family, Cathy simply said, “Well, guilty as charged.” He then went on to say, “We are very much supportive of the family – the biblical defini-tion of the family unit. We are a family-owned business, a family-led business … our

From Pa s to r Ron

restaurants are typically led by families. … We want to do anything we possibly can to strengthen families.” (from

James Emery White’s blog)

For comments supporting

traditional family, Chick-fil-A

is being boycotted by Boston,

MA and other cities who are

accusing the restaurant of

being “anti-gay”. He didn’t

say that!

James Emery White’s blog

(http://www.crosswalk.com/

blogs/dr-james-emery-white/

the-chick-fil-a-mirror.html)

is a great read! In it, he

Southridge Focus Southridge Baptist Church August 2012

A u g u s t 2 0 1 2 F o c u s V e r s e

Ron Zamkus, Senior Pastor

August Events

Aug 2

No Worship & Proc

6:00 pm Ladies @ McAlisters

6:15 pm Sand Volleyball

6:30 pm Discipleship &

Outreach

Aug 5

No Choir Lord’s Supper in PM service

Aug 6

5:30 pm CDFY Ice cream

social

Aug 7

6:30 pm Deacon’s

Aug 8

No Choir

Aug 12

3:30 pm Nursing Home

5:00 pm Finance

No Choir

Aug 14

12:00 pm Ladies @

Frenchies

6:00 pm Missions & Ministry

7:00 pm Church Council

Aug 15

No Choir

Aug 16

12:00 pm Pastor’s Lunch

Aug 19

5:00 pm Christmas Choir

kick-off

6:00 pm Quarterly

Bus.mtg.

Aug 26

2:00 pm Church Picnic

*Deadline for next month’s

newsletter is the 15th of the

month.

SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAYS

8:00 am---Early Worship Service

9:15 am---Bible Study

10:30 am---Morning Worship Service

5:30 pm ---Choir

6:30 pm---Evening Worship Service

WEDNESDAY EVENING

5:45 pm---GA’s & Acteens (Sept-April)

6:30 pm---AWANA (Sept-April)

Bible Studies

6:30-8:15 pm---Youth Mid-Week (Year round)

7:00-8:00 pm---Praise Team/Band Practice

8:00 pm ---Choir

When I am afraid, I will trust in you.

In God, whose word I praise, in God I

trust; I will not be afraid. What can

mortal man do to me?

- Psalms 56:3-4

Backyard Bible Clubs - Wrap Up

345 Read ing P lan - August

WOW!!! The Backyard Bible Clubs were A BLAST! Hot but FUN! We were able to

reach many kids who have never been to Southridge before. The following

statistics will show a small snapshot of the clubs.

Clubs were held in 7 different locations (3 nights each)

Total attendance of 109 in all locations

Average attendance per location - 11

27 non-Southridge children in attendance

Thanks to our host homes (Judi Bamburg, Christy Harris, Beth & Larry Ayres,

Bernie Peck, Karen & John McNay, Anita & Chuck May, Patti & Ralph Lemongel-

li) and the 51 workers who made the BYBC a success.

AUGUST SUNDAY’S SPECIAL

EVENTS

◊ August 5 Lord’s Sup-per in Evening Wor-ship Service

◊ August 6 Council for Drug Free Youth (CDFY) Ice Cream social - held at SR

5:30-9:00pm

◊ August 19 - Quarterly Business Meeting 6:00pm

◊ August 26 - Annual Church Picnic at

Wed – Aug 1 Matthew 14

Thur – Aug 2 Matthew 15

Fri – Aug 3 Matthew 16

Mon – Aug 6 Matthew 17

Tues – Aug 7 Matthew 18

Wed – Aug 8 Matthew 19

Thur – Aug 9 Matthew 20

Fri – Aug 10 Matthew 21

Mon – Aug 13 Matthew 21

Tues – Aug 14 Matthew 22

Wed – Aug 15 Matthew 23

Thur – Aug 16 Matthew 24

Fri – Aug 17 Matthew 25

Mon – Aug 20 Matthew 26

Tues – Aug 21 Matthew 27

Wed – Aug 22 Matthew 28

Thur – Aug 23 Hebrews 1

Fri – Aug 24 Hebrews 2

Mon – Aug 27 Hebrews 3

Tues – Aug 28 Hebrews 4

Wed – Aug 29 Hebrews 5

Thur – Aug 30 Hebrews 6

Fri – Aug 31 Hebrews 7

Southridge Focus P a g e 2

“We will not hide them from their

descendants; we will tell the

next generation the praiseworthy

deeds of the Lord, his power,

and the wonders he has done. “

-Psalms 78:4

Rickman Center

For our sake he made him

to be sin who knew no sin,

so that in him we might

become the righteousness

of God.

2 Corinthians 5:21 ESV

20’s Small Group

The 20s small group meet on Sunday evenings 6:30 pm. This month’s location is Elizabeth Rottman’s house 1016 Laurel Dr.

From Committees & Councils

for Wednesday evenings and first Saturday of the month.

REC & FELLOWSHIP

The annual church picnic will be held on Sunday August 26th at the Rickman Center. The pool is available from 2pm - 5pm. Din-ner is planned for 5pm with worship fol-lowing dinner. Please bring 2 side dishes and a dessert to share.

LONG RANGE PLANNING

Has moved into the survey and research gathering phase. Please continue to pray for the Long Range Planning Committee: Members are: Mark Mantle (chair), Felix Edoho, Keith Hansen, Troy Hughes, Dan Jobe and Donna Knife.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

End of season sales are on. If possible, buy clothes on sale - save 50-75% off. Also take advantage of back to school sales to stock up. Kids usually need replacements mid year. Buy extra now for then.

MISSIONS & MINISTRY

Each month we collect food items to help replenish the food pantry at the Samaritan Center. In August we are collect-ing Beans. Please drop your items in the box at The Spot.

Student missions will be changing this fall. Your help is needed

P a g e 3

“Be careful not to practice

your righteousness in front

of others to be seen by them.

If you do, you will have no

reward from your Father in

heaven” - Matthew 6:1

From Small Groups

Ruth Ladies

1st Thursday Chat Night at McAlister's @ 6pm. Monday Evening Bible study will be taking a break during the month of August. James - Mercy Triumphs will begin Monday September 10.

August Birthday luncheon will be at Frenchie’s café Tuesday August 10

From Committees & Councils

at 12:00 pm.

See Pat Batey for information about helping with Food for Kids 8/6-10

Wednesday Bible Study

Co-ed bible study has finished their animated discussion on 2 Timothy and will continue in August with 1 Peter. All adults are welcome to join.

Southridge Focus

"“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27 (NIV)

From Committees & Councils

P a g e 4

Annual Church Picnic - August 26 2:00 - 7:00 pm Rickman Center

This has been a fast, hot summer. As August begins, we look forward to school

start, some eagerly and some anxiously. One of the highlights of the

Southridge family’s summer is the Annual church picnic to wrap up the summer

season. Everyone is asked to bring 2 side dishes and a dessert to share. Terry

Hale and the Southridge BBQ crew make the yummiest hot dogs and

hamburgers.

Everyone is invited to fellowship and if you dare, challenge the corn toss kings

(Bob Batey, Doug Griswold, and Pastor Ron) to a match. Or step into the sand

pit for a fun game of volleyball, splash around in the pool or just visit in the

dining hall.

2-5pm pool is open (with lifeguard)

5pm Eat

Worship follows

Cont. from p 1 (http://flashtrafficblog.wordpress.com/2012/07/24/billy-graham-my-heart-aches-for-america-new-letter-addresses-nations-declining-morality-

and-the-need-for-spiritual-revival/). We’ve been praying for personal, church,

state, and nationwide Revival since May 21 and are beginning to see some signs of

the activity of God among us. Some have said how Satan is attacking them in

greater force, and others have indicated how their attitudes are shifting to be

more Christlike! Let’s persevere!!!!!

These are great days and great opportunities to be bold for Jesus and love

people!!!!

I love you and love being your pastor. Thanks for your prayerful encouragement

during the sermon series on the parables! And, for the continued prayer for

Revival!!!

Pastor Ron

Southridge Focus

Special Choir Note:

The Phelps’ family will be taking a well deserved vacation in August. There will be NO CHOIR PRACTICE Sunday 8/5, Wednesday 8/8, Sunday 8/12 or Wednesday 8/15. Practice will resume Sunday 8/19 with the kick off to the Christmas season. See Reuben’s article for more details.

USHER SCHEDULE

(Group Leader underlined)

8/5….. Ryan Puls, Dave Thomas, Youth

8/12… John Tuell, Jason Branstetter, Dan Jobe,

Willis Persicke, Dave Thomas

8/19...Kelly Myers, Matt Albers, Jim Davenport,

David Martin, Dave Ellis, Doug Griswold, Mark

Mantle

8/26 … Kendall Hale, Tim Gerrels, Terry Hale,

Ralph Lemongelli, Bill Mustain, Dan Thomp-

son, Felix Edoho

MEDIA SHOUT

Mark Mantle, 8:00 am

Willis Persicke, 10:30 am

Roland Hudson

635-7728

Doug Griswold

636-6506

Sou th r idge Deacons o f the Mon th

Our Deacons rotate their responsibilities monthly.

In August please contact Doug Griswold and

Roland Hudson if you have any special concerns.

O U R M I S S I O N : T o h e l p t h o s e w h o d o n o t k n o w C h r i s t c o m e t o k n o w H i m , a n d t h o s e w h o d o t o

b e c o m e m o r e l i k e H i m .

Ron Zamkus….Senior Pastor

Reuben Phelps....Associate Pastor -

Minister of Music

Ryan Puls....Minister of Students

Liza Loughridge....Secretary

Southridge Baptist Church

1815 Vieth Dr. , PO Box 104234

Jefferson City, MO 65109

573-635-6398

southridgechurch.org

◊ Samaritan Center seeks volunteers to help

with data entry, legal and medical support in

clinics, and legal and information technology

areas. An interview and orientation will be

scheduled to discuss areas of interest. On-site

training is provided. Volunteers opportunities

are Monday-Friday, mornings or afternoons,

and evenings Tuesday and Thursday. Children

may volunteer to assist in the pantry and

warehouse. Those younger than 13 must be

accompanied by an adult. Contact 634-7776.

◊ St. Mary’s Health Center seeks volunteers 13

years old or above to escort patients and

families; make up patient charts and packets for

meetings; assist with patient trays; read to

patients; write letters for patients; assist with

discharge and assist nurse/techs. Background

checks are required and training is provided.

Contact Mary Kay Hoelscher.

August 19th

“Christmas in August” Yes, at Southridge

we kick off Christmas Music season August 19th

at 5:00 pm.

See you and a friend there!

“Nollaig Shona Dhaoibh!” (Nope – not a typo – it’s Gaelic for “You have a happy Christmas!” Pronouced NO-Lihg HO-nuh JEEV And it is what Southridge Worship Choir will begin working on for this Christmas. It is good to start thinking about Christmas this early – not for the commericalism – but for the Christ child. Our pastor has asked us to pray for revival –as we do – remember when they prayed for the Messiah to come the first time – when he comes again it will not be as an infant this time. Let’s make Christ evident all year long

Prayer Time Offering Soloist

August 5 Larry Ayres Ryan Puls’ Team Tim Gerrels

August 12 Bob Batey John Tuell’s Team Tiffany Crawford

August 19 Kelly Myer’s Team Elizabeth Thomas

August 26 Tim Gerrels Kendall Hale’s Team Praise Band

All Month Responsibility

Piano Denise Gillam

Vocal Team Chris and Debbie Sankpill, Don and Jo Smith

MediaShout Mark Mantle (8:00) Willis Persicke (10:30)

Sound Tanner Hartman (8:00) Clay Loughridge (10:30)

Deacons Roland Hudson, Doug Griswold

Mark Your Calendars

(upcoming events)

8/1: Normal Wednesday night resumes

8/15: Back 2 School Bash @ Hale’s,

5:30-9:00pm

8/15: Blair Oaks Public Schools start

8/16: Jefferson City Public Schools start

8/23: Russellville Public Schools start

Looking Ahead

• August is here and it is a back to school transition for students

and families. The reactions I hear from students are some

want school to start and others are not looking forward to it.

• In August we will resume our normal Wednesday night routine

at Southridge. We start our Midweek Lifeline at 6:30 and end

around 8:15. I look forward to seeing everyone as we begin a

new school year.

• The only Wednesday night that will be a little different is

August 15th. We are having our Back to School Bash swim

party/cookout at the Hale’s house. We will LEAVE the church

at 5:30 and return back to church around 9:00. Please plan

rides accordingly. Big thanks to Terry and Jane for hosting!!!

• Please be in prayer for our students as they go back to school

and enter their number one mission field. Here are the dates

they return to classes: Jeff City Aug. 16, Blair Oaks Aug. 15,

and Russellville Aug. 23. We have student missionaries in

each of these public schools. What a great impact for the

Kingdom we can have!!!

Prayer Calendar

Every student in our youth group will be

a part of the prayer calendar. A youth

will be spotlighted and focused on for

one week. Please pray for this student

during that week and ask that God will

place a special blessing on them as

they go about their daily lives. Maybe

send them a note of encouragement or

a phone call or text to let them know

you’re praying for them.

Here’s the schedule for this month:

1st week: Elizabeth Thomas 2nd week: Ben Phelps 3rd week: Kelly Edoho 4th week: Dylan Renaud 5th week: Hannah Tracy

Looking Back

• We participated in the last session of “Back Yard Bible Clubs”

during July 9-11. Thanks to all who were involved in making

this effort a success.

• On Wednesday night July 18th we had 35 students come out

for our Putt Putt Night at Turkey Creek. This was an

awesome time to have fun and get together after a few weeks

of inconsistency. Thanks to all those who helped chaperone

and provide transportation.

• What do you do when it has been 90 plus degrees for over 30

days? Take a student ministry trip to Big Surf. That’s what it

seems like everyone was thinking when 30 plus students and

their friends decided to take this opportunity on July 25th.

Praise the Lord once again for adults to help out and

transport students.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

No Choir 8/1, 5,

12, 15. Resumes

8/19.

1

2 Ladies’ @ McAlistsers 6:pm

6:30 pm Discipleship

& Outreach

SVB: 6:15 pm Blue

3 4

5

Lord’s Supper in PM

Service

6

CDFY

Ice Cream Social

7 Deacons’ 6:30 pm

8

9

10 11

12 Nursing Home 3:30 pm

Finance 5p

13

14Ladies’ lunch @Frenchies 12p

6:00 pm Missions &

Ministry

7:00 pm Church

Council

15

16 JCPS School Starts

Pastor’s Luncheon

17 18

19

20

21

22 23

24 25 RRJ 8am

26 27

28 29 30 31

Every Sunday:Every Sunday:Every Sunday:Every Sunday: Worship, 8:00 am; Bible Study, 9:15 am; Worship, 10:30 am; Choir practice, 5:00 pm; Worship, 6:30 pm; 20’s Small Group

Every Wednesday :Every Wednesday :Every Wednesday :Every Wednesday : Prayer Time 6:15 pm, Youth & Adult Bible Study, 6:30 pm; Praise Team/Band practice, 6:00 pm ; Choir, 7:00 pm

Southridge Baptist Church

Calendar of Events

August 2012

August Birthdays & Anniversaries

Aug 3

Mary Moyers

Aug 4

Barb Burdick

Aug 6

Ronnie Phelps

Aug 7

Lena Mantle

Jared & Kari

Wooderson

Aug 8

Kayla Renaud

Doug & Dorene

Anderson

Aug 9

Peggy Dawdy

Aug 10

Tricia Wang

Trevor

Isringhausen

Aug 11

Alyssa

Loughridge

Aug 13

Reuben & Ron-

nie Phelps

Aug 14

Nathan Da-

vidson

Louie Moyer

Jason &

Amanda Karr

Aug 16

Lou & Liza

Loughridge

Aug 18

Jan Dawson

Dave Thomas

Aug 19

Natascha

Yearin

Brookelynn

Fields

Aug 20

Gary & Sally

Allen

Aug 21

Larry Ayers

Chris Offen-

burger

Kathy Wilson

Hannah Conley

Aug 22

David & Janet

Ellis

Aug 23

Dave Martin

Megan Surls

Mackenzie Har-

wood

Steve & Bev

Shelly

Aug 24

Kyle Smith

Steve & Bev

Shelly

Aug 26

David Gillam

Joel Schaffner

Aug 27

Greg White

Aug 29

Judi Bamburg

Terry & Jane

Hale