This week at Southpoint I Thursday, January 11, 2024
Please join us this Sabbath, January 13, as our new pastor, Sabastian Lopez, and his wife, Chantal, will be installed and begin their ministry here at Southpoint. Come early and stay the day as we meet and greet with our new Pastor and First Lady.
Sabbath School begins at 10:30am on Sabbath and divine worship service begins at 11:30am. If you cannot join us in person, you can join us online at www.southpointsda.org. Either way, we look forward to worshipping with you soon.
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COVID UPDATE: Since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have lifted the mask-wearing requirement in public places, wearing a mask or face covering at Southpoint SDA Church is optional. However, we do ask that if you have coronavirus or any flu-like symptoms that you remain at home and join us for worship online at www.southpointsda.org.
UPCOMING SERMON SCHEDULE
January 13 - Pastor Sabastian Lopez
January 20 - TBD
January 27 - Shelley Lewis
February 3 - Pastor Lopez / Ministry Fair
SUNSET THIS WEEKEND
Friday, January 12 - 5:45pm
Sabbath, January 13 - 5:46pm
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS
Jim Walls -January 12 Virginia Burgess -January 13 Greg Holder -January 13 Haley Riggs -January 13 Jacob Johnson -January 14 Joshua Johnson -January 14 Jocelin Belizaire -January 16 Elisabet Carrion -January 16 Shane Sando -January 16 Raquel Nascimento -January 17 George Nemchik -January 17
We want to celebrate YOURbirthday! Feel free to email your name and birthday to PR@southpointsda.org so that we can acknowledge your special day!
ADULT SABBATH SCHOOL
Psalms
We continue our study of Psalms this quarter with Lesson 2: "Teach Us to Pray." You can review it in your Sabbath School Study Guide or study online at www.ssnet.org. Also, if you haven't already, be sure to pick up a Sabbath School Study Guide for the first quarter of 2024 at the Personal Ministries booth or during Sabbath School. Join us at 10:30 this Sabbath morning as we begin this Bible study.
Would you like to be a panel participant? If so, please email Elder Shelley Lewis at shelleylewis@southpointsda.org or text her at 904.504.7205. Include your name, phone contact and email address.
SICK & SHUT IN
If you know of a member who is shut-in and needs some cheering up, please send us their name and phone number and with their permission, we will list their name and contact information so that we all can reach out to them. Let's shower them with love this upcoming week and let them know just how much we miss them, them and pray for God's healing hand.
MEMBERS REQUESTING PRAYER AND/OR CALLS: Joan Parker | (904) 802-8534 Mark and Virginia Burgess | 904-714-5020 John and Marilyn Gardner | 904-705-5174
Rose Castle Deerwood Assisted Living
8929 RG Skinner Pkwy., Room 109, Jacksonville, FL 32256 Richard Boteler | 904-674-4057 Regents Park Medical Clinic
8700 AC Skinner Pkwy., Room 222, Jacksonville, FL 32256
SHUT IN: Richard Boteler
Beverly Faison
Morella Morancie
PRAYER LIST:
Ernesto Alonzo, Debbie Bridges, Charmaine Cattnell, Chris Drechsler, Carol Fenstermacher, Reggie Fequiere, Aida Lucia Quesada Gomez, Jim Hambright, Cynthia Hill, Adria Hugger, Rita McGruder, Kevin Melliphant, Jean Palmer, Reinaldo Robinson, Julio and Iris Rosa (Carmen Brooks' parents), Gloria Ruiz (Esther Royes' mother), Christine Sewbaluck's family, Elise Toombs, Nazareth Vilbrun
PRAYER MINISTRY
"Trusting In Trials"
Often, we as believers walk through seasons that are trying and cumbersome. James' words extend grace and encouragement to us to live out our faith, even under pressure-filled situations. Because it's in those moments that faith is tried, tested, and refined.
Have you ever found it challenging to trust God during a trial? Chances are you have. Can you recall how you got through the test? Chances are you have a testimony that was cultivated, that came bubbling over from those pressure-cooker situations. In fact, chances are that one of the key ingredients that got you through was trusting God.
If you're walking through a trial right now, trust God. Even if you don't feel like it, speak it. Consider saying these words out loud: "Lord Jesus, even though I don't feel it, I'm choosing to trust You. Even though my heart is heavy, and my soul is weak, I surrender all."
Join the Southpoint Prayer Team on Thursdays at 7:30pm and on Sabbaths at 3:00pm and 6:00pm. You may also submit your request during Divine Worship and at the Food Pantry.
Total budget needed to operate the church monthly:
$9,000.00
Total church expenses collected through January 6:
$1,135.35
We praise God for your faithfulness in returning your tithe AND offering. Our tithe supports the worldwide church, while our offering supports Southpoint SDA Church. By giving to the Local Church Budget (on the tithe envelope), you are helping to meet the various expenses needed to operate our local ministries and church building.
**Tithe Receipts: Your 2023 year-end receipts are ready and will be placed on the personnel ministry desk this Sabbath.
SPIRITUAL GIFTS ASSESSMENT
It has been said, “He who buries his talent is making a grave mistake.”
How true this statement is for so many Christians. God has given each believer a spiritual gift that He wants us to use for His glory, but we often don’t use it. We may deny that we actually have a spiritual gift or if we do acknowledge it, we may doubt its usefulness to glorify God, and then just bury it. But we must realize that God wants us to be involved with His work. He is so gracious that by His Holy Spirit He freely distributes gifts to all who are saved. He not only wants us to know our spiritual gifts, but He expects us to grow in them each day.
The Bible says in Ephesians 4:7 “But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift.” Also in 1 Corinthians 12:7 it says “To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.” Then in verse 11 it states “But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills.” So it is clear that each Christian has a spiritual gift. You may ask, So what are they for? How do I use my gift (or gifts)? Does God really want to use me?
Let us first look at the question: Why do we have spiritual gifts at all? This will help us to determine the importance of the gifts. To answer this let’s take a look at Scripture. In Acts 1:8, Jesus says, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth.” Here He is sharing with us a primary purpose of the gifts of the Spirit: to give the church power in order to preach Christ to the entire world. Paul says another purpose of the gifts is to equip the church for “building up the body of Christ” (Ephesians 4:12). He also reminds us in 1 Corinthians 14:12 that, “So also you, since you are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek to abound for the edification of the church.” Therefore our goal should be to establish, build, and uplift the church with our gifts.
If you are not sure just what your spiritual gift is, and would like to find out, we have available a Spiritual Gifts Assessment that will help you discover what you gift is, and how you can use it. You can take it online, by clicking on this link or we will have paper copies available for you beginning this Sabbath at church. Once you know what your spiritual gifts are, we're praying that you will use your gifts here at Southpoint as we Connect. Grow. Serve. Go.
NAMETAGS
Do you know the names of the members you pass in the hallway every Sabbath? To help not only our new pastor and his wife, but for EACH of us to learn each other's names, beginning this Sabbath, January 13, we will have a nametag for you to wear. Please come a few minutes early so you can pick up your nametag in the lobby. At the end of service, please return your nametag to the table and we'll have it ready for you the following weeks. If you were not here last Sabbath and need a nametag, we will make sure we have one ready for you, if not this Sabbath, definitely by the following Sabbath. We're a growing a family, and we want to call each family member by name!
WOMEN'S MINISTRY
THE BOOKS ARE HERE! Get your 2024 devotional book, "He Knows My Name". This 365-entry daily devotional for women by women features authors from around the world. Start or finish your day in the stillness, listening for the Creator to whisper your name. You are seen, known, and loved by Him! If you would like to order the 2024 women's devotional for just $13.99, please see Wanda Jenkins or text 904-803-9213. If you've placed your order already, you can pick it up this Sabbath in the lobby when you pick up your nametags. As women of God, let's read this book together!
CHILDREN'S CHURCH
JANUARY POTLUCK
What are you bringing for potluck this week? Due to this being such a special day, we're expecting a larger than usual crowd! So, if you're able, please be sure to bring enough for at least 10 people and bring your dish in a foil pan for easy clean-up.
If you would like to work with Hospitality with setting up the fellowship hall, serving, or cleaning up for future potlucks, please let Rochelle know your availability. Thank you!
ADVENTURERS
PRAYER MEETING
The next prayer meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 17, from 11:00am to 12:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited!
HOMELESS MINISTRY
The Homeless Ministry would like to thank everyone for their help and participation for the Christmas outing. The next Homeless Ministry outing will be January 21, 2024. We will also prepare care packages on Sabbath, January 20, after service for the following day. If you would like to make a donation to our ministry, please be sure to label it "Homeless Ministry" on your tithe envelope. We will be collecting gently used clothing, shoes, toiletries, and books. We thank everyone in advance for their contributions.
SPY ZUMBA CLASS
SPY is hosting a Zumba and Nutrition class for SPY and other youth of the church on January 24th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Healthy snacks will be provided. Attendees need to wear comfortable workout clothing and tennis shoes and should bring water.
MINISTRY FAIR
MINISTRYLEADERS! Get ready for our next Ministry Fair on Sabbath, February 3 as part of our worship service. Be prepared to share one-on-one with interested members and guests just what your ministry does and watch how God will bring people to assist in the work you do, not just for Southpoint, but for the cause of Christ! For more pictures of our Ministry Fair 2018, click here.
IMPORTANT: Please DO NOT place items on the
ground to save your spot in line and leave.
You must wait here in person.
Holiday hours may vary. Check the front doors or
call (904) 448-4030 for updates.
As a church family, we are praying for you and
your families during these difficult economic times.
FLORIDA CONFERENCE DISASTER RESPONSE TRAINING
FLORIDA CONFERENCE MEN'S MINISTRY WEEKEND
ROOM FOR RENT NEEDED
A single Christian female is looking for a room or basement apartment to rent here in Jacksonville. If anyone has or knows of someone who has one available, please call or text 904-803-9213.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
We must be partakers of Christ's sufferings here
if we would share in His glory hereafter. Early Writings, p. 47
ANNOUNCEMENTS
If you are a ministry leader and you wish to send out an announcement in this newsletter, please send no less than two weeks before your event to PR@southpointsda.org. Any member can also send their updated contact information, whether cell phone, email or address to this address, as well.
