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TUESDAY, MAY 21

5:45PM Handbell Choir Practice / Sanctuary

6:30PM Pickleball / Gym

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22

7:30AM Men's Breakfast / Classroom 1

SATURDAY, MAY 25

NOTE: This Saturday we will not offer Pickleball or Knit Wits. Pickleball will be suspended while the gym floor is being repaired and replaced. Knit Wits will not meet this Saturday due to multiple conflicts on Memorial Day Weekend.

SUNDAY, MAY 26

9:15AM Sunday School Classes / Various Rooms

10:00AM Food and Fellowship / Welcome Center

10:30AM Worship / Sanctuary

12:00PM Youth Pool Party / Oedy Home

CONNECTING WITH SOUTHMINSTER

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12:00-4:00PM

THIS SUNDAY

Middle and high school students will meet this Sunday after worship for a cookout and pool party at the Oedy home. We will enjoy a fun kickoff to the summer and plan summer activities and events.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE ADDED TO THE YOUTH PROGRAM TEXT UPDATES - PLEASE TEXT PASTOR DAN AT 704-718-0457.

ART CAMP REGISTRATION FORMS ARE IN THE LOBBY. JOIN US FOR ALL THE FUN!

Art Camp is coming soon!

Participants, please register by June 1st. Registration forms are available in the church lobby. Registration is open to students entering the 1st grade through the 12th grade. There is no fee for art camp, but there are a limited number of spots available.

We are seeking donations for Art Camp. Can you help by providing any of the following items?

• Baby Wipes
• Ribbon
• Buttons
• Sewing Notions (lace, binding, rick rack, appliques)
• Embroidery thread
• Yarn (thin not bulky)
• Lace

Donations can be brought to the work room or lobby. Thank you!

All of scripture points us to the ministry of Jesus. So many of the Old Testament celebrations foreshadowed the impact of Jesus' life and ministry. Join us as we experience these festivals in immersive activities and discover what they teach us about Jesus.

FESTIVALS: JUNE 9 / JULY 7 / AUGUST 4

SOUTHMINSTER YOUTH!

SAVE THE DATE AND PLAN TO JOIN US!

Have you sensed God leading you to a mission-oriented endeavor, but you need help to make it happen? Perhaps a Southminster Foundation Grant is the perfect way to get the jump start you need.

Check out the fill application form to see if your idea would qualify for a grant. You can apply today!

You can download and print the grant application here:

One of the ways we seek to bless each other, during times of need is to provide meals for those who are going through a particular challenge. An email with a schedule is sent to members of our Home Meals Care Circle, and they sign-up if there is a date that would work for them. For more information, contact Cindy Mauney.

CLICK HERE TO EMAIL CINDY:

• For Robin Essex who is having surgery today for a melanoma on her right arm. Pray for the procedure and for a good pathology report.
• For Phyllis Sellers and Cynthia Gaston and family. Phyllis' brother, Gene Huss passed away on Friday.
• For Jackson Gates and family. Jackson's due date is in early July. During an ultrasound, doctors discoverd there is an "open artery" in his brain. If this issue is not addressed prior to delivery, he would not survive labor. Therefore, his family has relocated to Boston, and they will be there for three months as Jackson and his mother undergo an extremely rare procedure. Please keep Jackson, his mother Alicia, father Josh and his sister in your prayers during this challenging time. The Gates family are neighbors of Stan and Lynn Hovis.
• For the family of Celeste Avila, along with her friends and teachers. Celeste was a 5th grade student of Karen Knight, and she was killed in a car accident on Saturday.
• For Malikhai, Wanda and Terry Murchison's great-grandson. He is recovering from illness, and still battling high fevers.
• For Becky Leffler, recovering from rotator cuff surgery.
• For Jason Wallace, recovering from back surgery.
• For Debbie Keller, recovering from foot surgery.
• For Norma Holland, who is receiving chemotherapy.
• For Katie Huskins.
• For Carolyn Thomas, niece of Wilma Barnes and friend of Julle Lloyd, who is having heart issues.
• For Brian, undisclosed.
• For Amy Anderson, as she recovers from brain surgery.
• For Doug and Marti Moore.
• For Chris Gates who has cancer.
• For Dawn Cline and family, as her husband Lee and her brother, Frank are both battling cancer.
• For Kriss Yavelak, for the strengthening of her immune system and protection.

CHURCH SAFETY

Have you thought about the best practices in the event of an active threat on campus? We invite you to watch this video for guidance and information.

CONGREGATIONAL LEADERSHIP

Please keep the leadership of our congregation in your prayers as they continue to serve and discern the will of the Lord and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Additionally, if you have thoughts or input about the ministries of the church, or if you'd like to know how to get involved, talk to one of our officers or staff members.

ELDERS

Trevor Cherry / 2024

Charlie Dixon / 2024

Garrett Driscoll / 2026

Becky Hasty / Clerk

Steve Kahn / 2024

Tyler Lewis / 2026

Mike Lloyd / 2025

Teresa Locke / 2025

Margaret Mason / 2025

Dan McKenzie / 2026

Kendra Neal / 2026

Dan Oedy / Moderator

Frank Roberts / 2025

Linda Stapleton / 2024

DEACONS

Cynthia Gaston / 2026

Cathy Glenn / 2026

Lynne Hovis / 2025

Danny Knight / 2026

Janet Layne / 2025

Marion Lewis / 2025

Cindy Mauney / Coordinator

Cyndi McKenzie / 2024

Joanne Mitchell / 2024

Sarah Oedy / 2024

Esta Wannamaker / 2024

Josh Wise / 2025

Kriss Yavelak / 2026

Gayla Woody / Coordinator

STAFF

Brenda Baker / Finance

Dawn Cline / Preschool

Melanie Dyer / Childcare

Jane Ivester / Childcare

Brooke Ensley / Childcare

Becky Hasty / Administrator

Darlene Jarvis / Facility

Karen Knight / Worship

Dan Oedy / Pastor

CORPORATION

Margaret Mason President

Scott Mauney Vice Pres.

Charles Johnson Treasurer

Bill Woody Accountant

SUPPORTING SOUTHMINSTER

To support the ministry of Southminster, you can:

• place your contribution in the offering plate or drop box on Sundays
• drop a check off at the office between 9:00-1:00 Monday-Thursday
• set up Southminster as a payee in your online banking
• click on the link below to make a digital gift
• mail a check to the church:

Southminster Church

ATTN: Brenda Baker

1401 Hoffman Road

Gastonia, NC 28054

‘“May the Lord bless you and keep you;

may the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you;

may the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.”

-NUMBERS 6:24-25