This week at Southpoint I Thursday, January 4, 2024
We are preparing for an on-time departure into the New Year. Please make sure your Attitude and Actions are secured and locked in an upbeat and upright position. All self-destructive thoughts should be turned off at this time and remain off forever. Any negativity, hate, and discouragement must remain completely stowed. In the unlikely event we lose Altitude while under pressure, simply reach up and pull down a Prayer. Prayers will automatically activate if you have Faith. With Faith, you will be able to assist other passengers. There will be NO BAGGAGE allowed on this flight. Now, Captain God has cleared us for takeoff. Our first destination is Love, with continuing stops at Peace and Joy. Before you deplane make sure you don’t leave any of your Hopes and Dreams behind. Once these are lost, they cannot be reclaimed. If there’s anything we can do to make your flight more enjoyable, please do the same by paying it forward. We wish you a pleasant flight! Have a Happy New Year! And may God bring you and your family much peace and joy.
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 6 - Cliff Bartley
January 13 - Pastor Sabastian Lopez
January 20 - Pastor Lopez
January 27 - Pastor Lopez
SUNSET THIS WEEKEND
Friday, January 5 - 5:39pm
Sabbath, January 6 - 5:40pm
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
The Psalms have been a prayer book and hymnbook for both Jews and Christians through the ages. And though the Psalms are predominantly the psalmists’ own words addressed to God, the Psalms did not originate with mortals but with God, who inspired their thoughts. They are as surely the Word of God as are the books of Genesis and Romans.
The Psalms have been written in Hebrew poetry by different authors from ancient Israel, and so, the Psalms reflect their particular world, however universal their messages. Accepting the Psalms as God’s Word and paying close attention to the Psalms’ poetic features, as well as their historical, theological, and liturgical contexts, is fundamental for understanding their messages, which reach across thousands of years to our time today.
We begin our study of Psalms this quarter with Lesson 1: "How to Read the Psalms." 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, Heather-Dawn Smalls, 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 December 30:
$11,294.36
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.
NAMETAG SURVEY
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 next Sabbath, January 13, we will have a nametag for you to wear. This coming Sabbath (January 6) you will be given a short survey. Please write your names CLEARLY on the survey so that we can have a nametag prepared for you. At the end of service, please return your survey to the table in the lobby. On January 13, we will have your clearly printed nametag ready for you to wear!
WOMEN'S MINISTRY
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. As women of God, let's read this book together!
PRAYER MEETING
The next prayer meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 10, from 11:00am to 12:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited!
CHILDREN'S CHURCH
JANUARY POTLUCK
Please see Rochelle Barrett this Sabbath and let her know what you will be bringing for potluck. Also, if you're able, 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
OASIS MINISTRY
We have 2 rooms available - one is an inside room and one is outside with a window. We also need one male roommate. We will give these rooms back to the cruise line on January 14 if we don't have anyone who wants the rooms. A $250 deposit per person is needed to reserve the rooms. The cruise is scheduled for September 8, 2024. Let Chris Drechsler know as soon as possible if you want to reserve either room.
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.
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
Those who follow Christ are ever safe under His watchcare.
Angels that excel in strength are sent from heaven
to protect them. The Great Controversy, p. 517
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.
