Southridge Focus
Southridge Baptist Church
December 2014
From Pastor Ron
Merry Christmas – it seems that
every year, there’s another
complaint about saying those
words. Maybe you’re like me and
want to SCREAM – “STOP IT –
Christmas is about CHRISTCOMING.” Oh, that’s right,
we’ve forgotten that a modern-day
Christmas is about selling
merchandise, and having parties,
and going into debt trying to
out-do gift-giving with someone
else. In our collective contemporary wisdom, we’ve made the
holiday “BETTER??????” by
saying “HAPPY HOLIDAYS” and
less offensive???? Really?
NO WAY!!! It’s not HAPPY
HOLIDAYS but MERRY
CHRISTMAS.
What if we agreed to bold
“MERRY CHRISTMAS”ers?
No longer silent, intentionally,
everywhere we go, to every store
clerk greeting with “MERRY
CHRISTMAS”. Sounds like a plan
to me!!!! Let’s see how we can
change the culture with our
actions and words!
‘Twas a humble birthplace, but
O how much God gave to us
that day
From the manger bed what
a path has led, What a perfect,
holy way.
Alleluia! O how the angels
snag. Alleluia, How it rang!
Ron Zamkus, Senior Pastor
Christmas is a birthday celebration
and here are the lyrics to a familiar
song:
“In the little village of
Bethlehem, There lay a Child one
day,
And the sky was bright with a
holy light, o’er the place where
Jesus lay.
Alleluia! O how the angels
sang. Alleluia, How it rang!
And the sky was bright with a
holy light, ‘Twas the birthday of a
king.”
And the sky was bright
with a holy light, ‘Twas the
birthday of a king.
(CCLI license #93872)
Merry CHRISTMAS! Christ is
Born! Our Savior has come to
set us free from our sins and
restore us to God the Father.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
I love you and am so thrilled to
be a part of this group of
believers. You are my family.
December 2014
Focus Verse
This is how
God showed
his love
among us:
He sent his
one and only
Son into the
world that
we might live
through
him.
1 John 4:9
SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAYS
Bro. Ron
8:45 am---Bible Study
10:00 am---Worship Service
5:00 pm ---Choir
(pay special attention to these
words of verse 2)
6:30 pm---Evening Worship
Service
MONDAY EVENINGS
6:30 pm --- Ladies Bible Study
December Special Events
Dec 2
Deacon’s, 6:30 pm
Dec 4
Discipleship & Outreach,
6:30 pm
Dec 5
Dec 7
Dec 9
Dec 13 JC Manor Christmas
Store, 8:30-10:30 am
Lottie Moon Offering
received
Dec 14 Adult Choir Christmas
Cantata, 10 AM
Missions & Ministry,
4 pm
Property & Grounds,
4:30 pm
Nursing Home, 2 pm
Dec 17 Youth Christmas Party
Church Council, 6:30 pm
Dec 21 Finance, 5:00 pm
Church Caroling, 5:00 pm
LIVING WINDOWS
Dec 12 Ernie Haas & Signature
Sound concert @ Miller
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Service,
6:00 pm
Dec 28 NO PM Service
TUESDAY EVENINGS
6:30 pm -- Council Meetings
WEDNESDAY EVENING
TBD---Breakout Missions
6:30 pm---AWANA (Sep -April)
6:30-8:15 pm---Youth Mid-Week
(Year round)
6:30 pm --
Adult Bible Study
6:30 pm---Praise Team/Band
Practice
8:00 pm - Choir
Full calendar at end of newsletter.
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Christmas and New Year’s Holiday Schedule
Southridge Deacons
of the Month
Dec. 24 – Office closed at noon (Christmas Eve)
Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve service – 6 PM
Dec. 25 – Christmas Day – Office closed
Our Deacons rotate their
responsibilities monthly.
In December please contact Wood Miller & Kelly
Myers if you have any
special concerns.
Dec. 26 – Normal Friday – Office closed
Dec. 28 – NO evening worship service
Dec. 31 – Office closed at NOON
Dec. 31 - NO regular Wednesday night activities
Jan. 1 – Office closed
Jan. 2 – Normal Friday – Office closed
UPCOMING DECEMBER DATES
Dec. 5 - LIVING WINDOWS - 6-8 pm, downtown Jefferson City
Dec. 7 - Lottie Moon Christmas Offering received
Dec. 12 - Ernie Haas and Signature Sound concert at Miller Ctr.
Wood Miller
Dec. 13 - JC Manor Christmas Store, 8:30-10:30 am
Dec. 14 - SR Choir Christmas Musical - 10 AM
Dec. 17 - Youth Christmas Party
Dec. 21 - Christmas Caroling - 5 pm
Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve Service - 6:00 pm
Dec. 28 - NO PM Service
From Small Groups
Kelly Myers
Ruth Ladies
Saturday, December 13 from 8:30-10:30 am - JC Manor Christmas Store
for residents. Need extra hands to help residents and wrap gifts.
Ladies’ Bible studies at 6:30 pm on Monday’s in the fellowship hall.
OUR MISSION:
Wednesday Bible Study
To help those
who do not know
Christ come to
know Him,
and those who do
to become more
like Him.
Studying the book of Acts
All adults are welcome to join at 6:30 pm.
Meeting in Southridge Building Rm 100.
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From Committees & Councils
Missions & Ministry
Thank you for continuing to pray for our schools. If you are looking for another way to support, please look into the
JCPS Mentoring program, JC Champions. Mentors Listen, Share, Support their mentees. To Mentor call 659-3234 or 6593488. To Tutor call ABLE at 636-5558. To Volunteer call a school near you.
Recreation & Fellowship
CHURCH CHRISTMAS CAROLING is scheduled for Sunday, December 21st at 5:00 pm. Come make a joyful noise!
Thanks to Janet Ellis and the COOKIE BRIGADE for the cookies/water/coffee fellowship time on Sunday mornings at 9:45
AM. If you’d like to help provide cookies, see Janet Ellis.
Finance
Thank you to the families that have been using Online Giving! If you manage your bills online, we’re sure you’ll like the
convenience of giving to your church online. It’s safe and secure, and you decide exactly when your gift is made and
where it goes. You can even view your giving history and pledge progress at any time, just by logging in. Please visit
southridgechurch.org and click the Online Giving link to get started or access your existing account.
Worship & Proclamation
SOUTHRIDGE ADULT CHOIR CHRISTMAS CANTATA - Sunday, December 14th in 10 AM Worship.
Worship Team needs your help...NO you don’t have to sing. See Reuben Phelps about how you can help.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Special Called Business meeting for the purpose of presentation/adoption of 2015 Budget –
Sunday night, Dec. 7, 2014 at 6:15 PM (Note time change – 6:15 PM)
Budget will be distributed on 12/7 for you to review. FYI - 2014 budget is $345,369 or $6641 per week;
2015 proposed budget is $230,476 or $4432 per week.
2014 Bible Reading Plans
Reading the Bible this year? There are many plans you could follow:
See these for some links to reading the bible through, reading the NT through, reading a book, etc….. so many plans are available – please pick
and stick to 1 and read God’s word in 2014.
http://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-reading-plan/
http://www.backtothebible.org/index.php/Bible-Reading-Guides.html
http://www.bible.com (formerly youversion.com) an app for your phone, tablet or computer
If you do not have a plan, you will be encouraged to read the Psalms through 1 per day Monday - Saturday and will do that 2 times this year,
with no readings on Sunday.
You are encouraged to read 1 psalm per day throughout 2014 – and will read through the 150 psalms, 2 times.
December
7 – OFF
14 – OFF
21 – OFF
28 – OFF
1 - Ps. 127
8 – Ps. 133
15 – Ps. 139
22 – Ps. 145
29 – OFF
2– Ps. 128
9 –Ps. 134
16 – Ps. 140
23 – Ps. 146
30 – OFF
3 – Ps. 129
10 – Ps. 135
17 – Ps. 141
24 – Ps. 147
31 - OFF
4 – Ps. 130
11 – Ps. 136
18 – Ps. 142
25 – Ps. 148
5 – Ps. 131
12 – Ps. 137
19 – Ps. 143
26 – Ps. 149
6 – Ps. 132
13 – Ps. 138
20 – Ps. 144
27 – Ps. 150
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DECEMBER SPECIAL DUTIES
Weekly Ministries
December 21
December 7:
Rod & Barb Burdick
Nursery AM Babies
Janet & Naomi Ellis
Extended
Gary & Sally Allen
Extended
Jude Zamkus
Door Greeters
Frank Vernon
Nursery AM Babies
Lizzie Loughridge
Door Greeters
John McNay
Deacon of the Month
Lou Loughridge
Wood Miller
Wood Miller
Deacon of the Month
Kelly Myers
Wood Miller
Kelly Myers
December 28:
December 14:
Nursery AM Babies
Candy Vernon
Nursery AM Babies
John & Karen McNay
Extended
Dwell & Angie Isringhausen
Door Greeters
Mathew Markl
Extended
Bill & Melanie Benz
John Tuell
Door Greeters
Debbie Sankpill
Deacon of the Month
Wood Miller
Deacon of the Month
Linda Boorman
Wood Miller
Kelly Myers
Kelly Myers
Please remember –
Gary (11/08), Michelle (6/18), Samuel
(6/21) and Lydia (12/7) Robertson
International Mission Board Missionaries
in Johannesburg, South Africa and
members of Southridge
If you are looking for a loan or savings account – check
out the MO BAPTIST CREDIT UNION.
http://mobaptistcu.org/index.php
Ron Zamkus….Senior Pastor
Reuben Phelps....Associate Pastor Minister of Music
Tyler Sammons - Minister to Students
Southridge Baptist Church
PO Box 104234, 1815 Vieth Dr.
Jefferson City, MO 65109
573-635-6398
southridgechurch.org
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Merry Christmas!
Every year we give gifts to people who have need………..
Will you join me and give gifts to our babies/preschoolers who need our help?
In the budget crisis, there are all sorts of needs in the baby/preschool department………..
Here are some needs:
AA and AAA batteries
Baby wipes
Kleenex
Air freshener
Lysol Spray
Cheerios/animal crackers
Will you join me in giving the present/future of Southridge? I’ll be bringing my gifts to them and put them in
the WELCOME CENTER by Dec. 15.
REMINDER:
It’s getting that time of year with cold/snow/ice and so when snow or
ice forces closings, please remember to watch KRCG, or KMIZ, or
KOMU for church closings.
closings You can also call the church office
and when prompted go to the secretary’s box (2)
and closings will be announced there, also.
Starting Tuesday, January 6th,
there will be a Book/Bible Study
at Rhonda Myers' house at 6:30-8pm
for 5 weeks. The book is,
"The Fantasy Fallacy" by Sharon
Ethridge. This is the Christian
response to the Fifty Shades of Grey
phenomenon. For more info, call or
email Rhonda at 636-4409 or
rhondakmyers5@gmail.com
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Merry Christmas!
God’s richest blessings on you
And your family during this season
Come listen to The Southridge Worship Choir as they sing at “Living Windows”
Downtown (Madison and High Streets) on December 5th starting at 6 pm,
or join us at the Jefferson City Nursing Rehabilitation Center on December 7th
starting at 2:00 pm, and I hope you will invite a neighbor or friend to attend our
program at the church on December 14th at 10:00 am
Our church wide caroling this year does not conflict with any other activity going on (which says a lot for as busy as we all get). If you
are not familiar with what that is – We get in cars and go sing Christmas carols to folks who are unable to attend worship services anymore – be it for health or shut in for other reasons. It’s a great time of fellowship and we are not looking for high quality singers – just
folks that enjoy getting together and sharing an evening with people who don’t see a lot of company throughout the year. This will happen on December 21st at 5:00 p.m.
ADDRESS:
One highlight for many from Southridge is our Christmas Eve candlelight Service. Since
December 24th falls on a weekday (Wednesday). Our time will begin at 6:00 p.m. that night.
Hope to see you there.
8946 Kings Chapel Road
Centertown, MO 65023
Music for December
Sound
ProPresenter
7
Jesus, Hope of the World video
Tanner Hartman
Willis Persicke
14
Adult Christmas Presentation
Roger Strope
Jason Allaubaugh
21
Let Heaven and Nature Sing
Clay Loughridge
Mark Mantle
28
Amanda Donahue
Roger Strope
Jason Branstetter
Piano
Deacons of the Month
Connie Davidson
Kelly Myers, Wood Miller
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Southridge
Student Ministry
December 2014
Weekly services:
Wednesday night 6:30-8:15 pm
Each Wednesday night we will have a fun filled night with games, worship, and teaching!
Perfect night to bring your friends!!
Sunday Morning 8:45 am -9:45 am
Each Sunday morning we will have Bible study and discuss God’s word in small groups.
This is a great time to go deeper. Come be part of the conversation.
Wednesday, December 17th Youth Christmas Party Service at 6:30 pm!!
Friday
Christmas games including our White Elephant Gift Exchange
November
Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest!
14th
Please bring a white elephant gift wrapped up to exchange
and wear your BEST Ugly Christmas Sweater.
from
7-9 pm
NO Youth group services on Wednesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 31st.
Southridge
Baptist Church
Calendar of
Events
Sun
Mon
1
Tue
Wed
2
3
8
9
Lottie Moon
Offering
Nursing Home
2pm
10
11
Ladies @
Frenchie’s, NoonChurch Council,
6:30 pm
14
15
16
17
Adult Choir 10am
M&M, 4:00 pm
P&G 4:30 pm
21
4
6:30 pm
Discipleship &
Outreach
Deacons’ 6:30 pm
7
Thu
18
Fri
5
Sat
6
LIVING
WINDOWS, 6-8 pm
12
13
Ernie Haas &
Signature Sound
concert at Miller Ctr.
JC Manor
Christmas Store,
8:30-10:30 pm
19
20
YOUTHChristmas Party
22
23
24
25
26
27
Finance, 5:00 pm
Church Caroling,
5:00 pm
28
Christmas Eve
Service, 6:00 pm
29
NO PM Service
30
31
Every Sunday: Bible Study, 8:45 am, Fellowship, 9:45 am, Worship, 10:00 am; Choir practice, 5:00 pm; Worship, 6:30 pm
Every Tuesday : Council Meetings , 6:30 pm
Every Wednesday : Youth, AWANA, Praise Team/Band practice, Adult Bible Study, 6:30 pm; Choir, 8:00 pm
December Birthdays & Anniversaries
Dec 1
Felix Edoho
Dec 18
Caleb Hoppe
Dec 2
John McNay
Dec 19
Michael Hobbs
Dec 3
Auriana Adrian
Dec 21
Virginia Malone
Stowe & Dianna Johnson
John & Virginia Malone
Dec 5
Paul & Linda Boorman
Dec 22
Sarah Phelps
Dec 7
David Ellis
Dec 23
Donna Knife
Lydia Robertson
Dec 25
Isaac Ellis
Dec 9
Wood Miller
Dec 28
Allan & Sue Everwein
Dec 10
Sheri Barnes
Dec 29
Emily Mantle
Dec 15
Mikaela Barnes
Dec 16
Moriah Isringhausen
Dec 17
Donna Tuell
Michael Hare
Dec 31
Gale Schaffner