This week at Southpoint I Thursday, February 8, 2024
Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in the Southpoint Ministry Fair last Sabbath. There were 15 ministries on display, recruiting and over 72 individuals signed up to work with one or more ministries! To God be the glory! What is really interesting is the ministry that drew the most interest is not even an official ministry yet, and that is our Singles 35 and Up Ministry!
Within the next month or so, we will begin the process of nominating officers to serve in ministry for the next 1-2 years. As you continue to pray and hone in on your ministry interests, if you didn't sign up with a ministry last week, do not hesitate to reach out to an elder, the pastor or a ministry leader and let them know where your interest lies. If you have not already identified your God-given spiritual gift(s), here's a short Gifts Test to help you. Special thanks to our resident photographer, Thomas Rohtsalu, for providing a photo journal of our 2024 Ministry Fair.
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
February 10 - Pastor Lopez
February 17 - Pastor Lopez
February 24 - Pastor Lopez
March 2 - Kern Hercules
SUNSET THIS WEEKEND
Friday, February 9 - 6:09pm
Sabbath, February 10 - 6:10pm
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS
Shelley Lewis -February 11 Ayana Caines -February 13 Andell Zephir -February 13 Ronel Saint Jean -February 14 Marin Stallings -February 14
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 6: "I Will Arise." 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 continue this encouraging 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:
Debbie Bridges, Charmaine Cattnell, Chris Drechsler, Carol Fenstermacher, Reggie Fequiere, Aida Lucia Quesada Gomez, Jim Hambright, Cynthia Hill, Adria Hugger, Edith McGuire (Anthony Jenkins' mother), Rita McGruder, Kevin Melliphant, Jean Palmer, Reinaldo Robinson, Julio and Iris Rosa (Carmen Brooks' parents), Gloria Ruiz (Esther Royes' mother), Christine Sewbaluck's family, Lenore Staszek (Jacob Pederson's mother), Elise Toombs, Nazareth Vilbrun
PRAYER MINISTRY
"Rest"
Only a few weeks into the year, and you are already tired. Somehow, you weren't able to shake the problems from last year. And those resolutions you made on day one have already been forgotten. Rest sounds very good right about now, doesn't it?
But the rest that Jesus promises is not a retreat from the world. His rest requires work and education so we can live in the world. We will have to put effort into learning the lessons He has for us. But it will be a shared effort. That's what a yoke is for. It's meant not meant for just one person to carry on her own. Jesus wants us to be partners with Him in the work. And partners with Him in the rest.
Perhaps that is why God reveals hidden things to little children (see Matthew 11:25). Children tend to carry burdens lightly and drop them easily. They have not yet developed prideful hearts that wish to take on more than they can carry so they can show the world how strong they are. They share their loads as easily as they share secrets, or cupcakes.
Are you weary? Are you carrying more than you can support on your own? Come to Jesus. Take on a burden that is only light.
Join the Southpoint Prayer Team on Thursdays at 7:30pm and on Sabbath at 3:00pm and 6:00pm to share you burden and rest.
Total budget needed to operate the church monthly:
$9,000.00
Total church expenses collected through February 3:
$
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.
OUR CONDOLENCES
We were saddened to learn that Brother Ernesto Alonzo, a former church family member, passed away on January 26. Please understand, the family is currently grieving and although you may mean well and want to express your condolences, please refrain from calling at this time as the family processes the loss of their loved one. As more information becomes available, we will pass it on.
NAMETAGS
Thank you to everyone who has been wearing your nametags! We're learning each other's names! If you accidentally took yours home with you, please bring it back this Sabbath. At the end of service, please return your nametag to the table for the next several weeks. We're a growing family, and we want to call each family member by name!
SPY
BASKETBALL
If you weren't there last week, you really missed a great game! ORANGE HEAT won...again!!! We have an awesome team, so come out and support our young men!
INTERNATIONAL CAMPOREE MANDATORY MEETING
ADVENTURERS
PRAYER MEETING
The next prayer meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 14, from 11:00am to 12:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited!
MONTHLY POTLUCK
Join us next Sabbath, February 17, for our Brunch Potluck! Yes, we're having BREAKFAST for lunch...after church! Sign up this Sabbath for what you're going to bring. Suggested dishes include:
PANCAKES
WAFFLES
FRENCH TOAST STICKS
BAGELS & CREAM CHEESE
BREAKFAST POTATOES
QUICHE
BREAKFAST CASSEROLES
TOFU SCRAMBLE
BANANA BREAD/MUFFINS
FRUIT
ORANGE JUICE/APPLE JUICE
WATER
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 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
The churches need to have their eyes anointed with the heavenly eye salve, that they may see the many opportunities all about them to minister for God.
Christian Service, p. 39
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.
