This week at Southpoint I Thursday, March 14, 2024
CHURCH OFFICER ELECTIONS
It's that time of year again! For several weeks now, we've been praying for the process of nominating new officers for the 2024-2026 term. Even now, as we approach this Sabbath, we ask all members to pray for God's leading and guidance for all who will be involved in this process. Nominating Committee selection forms will be distributed this Sabbath at the beginning of worship service so pleasebeontime. Be prepared to list 7 to 10 names of Southpoint members that you believe (1) knows the church and its' needs; (2) would select the best ministry leaders for our church; and (3) would prayerfully fulfill their duties in selecting our church leaders. You must be an official member of Southpoint SDA Church to submit a form. Pray that God's Holy Spirit leads and guides each member in this process.
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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 March 16 - Charmaine Cattnell, Carmen Brooks, Chantal Lopez
March 23 - Oneil Cattnell
March 30 - Easter Cantana
April 6 - Pastor Lopez
SUNSET THIS WEEKEND
Friday, March 15 - 7:35pm
Sabbath, March 16 - 7:35pm
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS
Mr. Alin - March 16 Julice Haggerty - March 16 Lee Butler - March 18 Franchesca Dalugdug - March 18 Bonnie Walls - March 20 Devon Bass - March 21 Daphne Walker - March 21
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 11: "Longing for God in Zion". 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
"To Him Who Keeps You from Stumbling"
Jude praises God, for it is God who can keep us from falling away from His fellowship, so that we can stand before Him one day without blame and with deep happiness, rather than shame. It is God who has saved us, through His Son, Jesus Christ. He deserves all glory forever. He is sovereign over all things throughout all of time.
Jude just warned believers who try to shore up the faith of those who stumbled to do so "with fear" lest they themselves stumble. But the thing they can lean on is not their own strength. Rather it is God, who is able to keep them from stumbling. This is a great comfort, that this great endeavor of contending for the faith is not something we do alone. It is something we do in the power of God.
It is God who has redeemed us from the penalty of sin, which separates us from a relationship with Him. God reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ our Lord who bore the sins of this world that we might become the righteousness of God.
Join the Southpoint Prayer Team on Thursdays at 7:30pm and on Sabbath at 3:00pm and 6:00pm for praise, prayer, and worship.
Total budget needed to operate the church monthly:
$9,000.00
Total church expenses collected through March 9:
$3,554.11
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.
WOMEN'S DAY
This Sabbath, March 16, our worship service will be conducted by all women, and it will be a spirit-filled day; one where women AND men in attendance will be blessed, empowered and transformed through the power of the Holy Ghost. Our speakers for the day will be Charmaine Cattnell, Carmen Brooks and Chantal Lopez, and we pray that through their eyes, and their personal encounters with Jesus, we, too, will be motivated to have a greater encounter with the Lord, as well.
** All women, young ladies and girls are encouraged to wear all white or pastel colors for this special day.
MARCH POTLUCK
Suggested donations for lunch (please bring enough for 15-20 people):
10 lbs. baked white or sweet potatoes (wrapped in foil) NEEDED: Toppings for Sweet Potatoes (we have butter & cinnamon)
Steamed & chopped Broccoli
Chopped Green Onions
Sauteed Bell Peppers
Chili (Vegetarian or Turkey)
Shredded Cheese NEEDED: Sour Cream
Veggie Crumbles NEEDED: Green Salad with Dressing
Fruit (washed & prepared) NEEDED: Dessert
Juice
SPY MARCH CALENDAR
BASKETBALL
ORANGE HEAT (made up of SPY and Orange Cove) remains undefeated!!! The game this Saturday night begins at 8pm at Eagles View Academy, 7788 Remona Blvd., W, Jacksonville, FL 32221. Come out and support our young men!
PRAYER MEETING
The next prayer meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 20, from 11:00am to 12:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited!
HEALTH MINISTRY
Did you know that what you consume in your gut affects the connection and function of the brain? And did you know that this same connection impacts your connection with the Lord? Even more so, this same gut/brain connection contributes to the maladies and dysfunctions in our society. Join us as we share significant information and consider the hidden conversation within our bodies and how the gut/brain connection impacts our mood, our choices, and overall health. This "impactful" seminar will be held on March 23 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm in the fellowship hall for adults only. Childcare will be available. Lunch will be served for seminar participants. This is the last Sabbath to sign up so if you haven't already, make sure you sign-up in the lobby this Sabbath.
EASTER SERVICE CANTANA
Invite family and friends to join us on Sabbath, March 30th for Southpoint's Easter Service Cantata starting at 11:30 a.m. This Cantata will feature our Senior Ministry, OASIS (Older Adults Sharing in Service) for Jesus, along with other musical presentations. This will be a time of reflection and praise where you can worship by singing or meditating during the musical and scripture selections.
SPY'S SPRING GALA
SPY is hosting a Spring Charity Gala on March 30th from 6-9pm at Lifepoint Christian Fellowship. The entire church family is invited. You are welcome to invite other guests as well.
This is a formal event with BLACK TIE attire. The purpose of this event is to highlight our youth and their trip to the International Camporee in August. Our goal is to enjoy an elegant Sabbath evening with dinner, Camporee highlights, fun, entertainment, worship, and much more, all while prayerfully raising enough funds to reach our goal.
We are so grateful for all who have already helped. You have made this trip possible for our youth to be part of a once in a lifetime global experience!
This Charity Gala is undoubtedly the event you don't want to miss! Please see Ann Caines to purchase tickets and more information.
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.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
All we have, all the bounties of His grace which we possess,
we owe to God.
Last Day Events, p 241
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.
