July 2009

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Church Business

Regular Monthly Meetings

2nd & 4th Tuesdays
Leadership Development

SouthCentral Annex
@6:00 P.M.

1st Sunday
Sister Sister
McGowan Center
@4:00 P.M.
MENistry
In The Auditorium
@4:00 P.M.


2nd Sunday
South CareGroup
In Auditorium following worship
Central CareGroup
In the Kitchen following worship
North CareGroup
In the McGowan Center
following worship

 

Care Group Challenge

Q2 finals 2009

Central

61

35

1

South

58

29

2

North

51

46

0

 

Prayer List

Sick and Shut in
Herbert Rushing

Sammie Kennedy
Cleaven Henderson

Responses
Rhonda Johnson

Wanda Shelton

Karen Taylor

Elbert Jones

Brenice Gardner

Mia Shelton

Jamal Washington

Remona Stanford

Barbara Hayes

Brenda Johnson

Janet Jones

Tisha Wallace

Tony Ruffin

Portia Crear

 

 

From The Pastor's Desk!

Summer is a great time of the year for everyone except churches. With all the vacations, excursions and heat, it is the season that takes its toll on church activities and contributions. Every summer I challenge SouthCentral to not let up. We must really become more active and faithful because our congregational schedule does not let up. We are now in the final planning stages for “SouthCentral Weekend -’09.” We absolutely MUST have more participation than last year. (And last year gave us more workers than we have ever had in the history of this church!!)

Of course, our anniversary weekend is still more than a month away, and there are other things and events on the calendar than we need to attend to. It is important and imperative for all of us to be faithful in all that we do. The sad spirit of some so-called Christians that enables them to take off when they want as if on vacation from God is ludicrous! Whatever you do around SouthCentral must continue to be done, even when you are tired and hot. And some of you still take off with no accountability. (And by the way, calling someone and simply saying, “I won’t be at church,” is not accountability. People who do this are merely reporting and since we have a policy of accountability here at SC, they try to make it appear that they are in compliance, but they are not. They’re justifying unfaithfulness — or attempting to— and that’s a sin also!

We are coming up on our 11th full year and about to embark upon our 12th. God should be seeing real growth and development in us. This maturity should empower us with His spirit to do greater works. This maturity should make us visualize a church with a footprint in the community and one in heaven.

I heartily commend all who are bringing visitors. They make such a special difference in our services. Now we need to do more in our ministries and caregroups to genuinely reach out to our friends and neighbors when they repeat visits. They keep coming for some reason. I would like to think that it’s because their needs are being met. Dare we not continue to do more??
 


Baptism!!!!!

GaJuan Stanford was baptized on Sunday, June 21st, 2009. GaJuan is the son of Deacon Gordon and Remona Stanford. Let’s pray for GaJuan and encourage him as he begins his walk with the Lord and as our newest brother in Christ.
 
We Need Greeters!!
One terrific way to grow and become involved in ministry is to become a part of our Friendship Evangelism team as work as a “greeter.” Besides, it’s another great way to learn your brothers and sisters in Christ while fulfilling an important need. Greeters serve as the official hosts and hostesses for our Sunday services, and work very closely with the Usher Board. Please see Sisters Dena Williams, Kristal Como or Linda Dilworth and let them know of your interest!
Women’s Ministry Crochet Circle
Please join us for Our Women’s ministry fellowship . All ladies are urged to be present alternating Thursdays. Anyone who is currently working on a crocheting project are asked to bring it with them. Come prepared to have fun and fellowship with each other. For more information see our First Lady, Sister Lynn Bowdre.

The SouthCentral Birthday Challenge continues

All sales should be held in the "The Court of the Gentiles” (north hallway). All monies should be turned in to Charles Craddock on a monthly basis by the last Sunday in each month.
Media Ministry
Due to cassettes being antiquated, we are no longer recording on cassettes. CD’s for all of our services are still available for $10 ea. Thanks for your continued support of this ministry.
 

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