This week at Southpoint I Thursday, April 25, 2024
Please join us as we celebrate the life and legacy of Beverly Faison, our faithful Prayer Ministry Leader, on next Thursday, May 2, at 11:00am at Southpoint SDA Church. The service will begin with a commemorative slideshow at 11:00am and the memorial service at 11:30am. A repast will follow immediately afterwards.
But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
(1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)
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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 April 27 - Shelley Lewis
May 4 - Pastor Lopez
May 11 - Mothers Days Program
May 18 - Jacob Pederson
SUNSET THIS WEEKEND
Friday, April 26 - 8:01 pm
Sabbath, April 27 - 8:02 pm
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS
Jacqueline Deverson - April 28 Stephanie Deverson - April 28 Lyan Torres - April 29 O'Neil Cattnell - April 30 Mikah Douce - May 1 Flor Duran - May 1 Wanda Jenkins - May 2
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
The Great Controversy
We continue our lesson on The Great Controversy this quarter with Lesson 4: "Standing_for the_Truth" 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 this quarter 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.
CRADLE ROLL SABBATH SCHOOL
Bring your Cradle Roll-aged child (newborn to age 4) this Sabbath! Their teacher is waiting to meet them!
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
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 April 20:
$ 8,503.18
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.
SINGLES 35+
If you are thirty-five years old or older, you are invited to attend a special brief meeting THIS COMING SABBATH, immediately after service in the Teen Sabbath School Room. Please pass the word!
Sister Loretta Gibbons
MOTHER'S DAY PRACTICE
ABC DELIVERY
PRAYER MEETING
The next prayer meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 1, from 11:00am to 12:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited!
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 EVENTS
YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING
The BUILT Live Training is coming in person to Fort Lauderdale on May 4. It is an all-day workshop for youth and young adult leaders and pastors. The event is FREE and snacks and lunch will be provided. Limited spots so register soon.
Come to Christ just as you are. Cast yourself wholly on His mercy. There is no difficulty that cannot be surmounted in His strength.
In Heavenly Places.
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.
