Church Calendar & Upcoming Events
*To see a list of our upcoming events, scroll below the calendar.
**Updated for week of June 4, 2023**
New Women’s Group - We have a new Women’s Bible Study group on Sunday Mornings at 9:30 am in Room A114. Join us!
Serve Chicago - is taking place on Saturday, August 5th. It will be an all day affair, driving up in the morning and returning in the evening. If you would like to join and did not get a chance to attend the meeting, please see Mike Edwards.
VBS Toys - We are in need of new and very gently used toys for Vacation Bible School! If you prefer not to shop, you can give a monetary donation and we will shop for you! You can put the toys in room A114 and any monetary donations in the white boxes just outside each sanctuary door (please mark on the envelope: VBS TOYS).
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Upcoming Events:
June 12-16 - Youth Camp
Church: Please be in prayer for our Youth and leaders for the upcoming CIY camp.
Parents: Don’t forgot to pay your monthly payment for camp.
June 13 (Tuesday) - Senior Lunch @ 11:30 am
Join the Seniors for their monthly luncheon for fellowship, laughter, a devotional and some music. This month will be chicken. Please bring a side dish or dessert to pass.
June 30 (Friday) - Church Picnic @ 6:30 pm
We invite you to a Church Picnic! The church will provide sloppy joes, drinks and table service. We ask you to bring your friends and family and a dish to share. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and bug spray and enjoy an evening of fellowship, games and relaxation. Questions? See Kathy Minnes
July 17-21 - Vacation Bible School @6-8:15 pm
VBS pre-registration will be open the first week in July and close Friday, July 14. VBS is for ages 4 years old going into 6th grade. If you would like to volunteer, please see Stephanie Myers about open spots and going over the Children’s Protection Policy.
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Every Week:
Sundays - Young Adults (6pm)
Wednesdays - Prayer Room Ministry @ 5:30 pm
WEEKLY HAPPENINGS:
Student Ministry - When: Sundays at 5:30 pm (September 11 to end of May)
Student Ministry meets at 5:30 pm on Sundays! Make sure to fill out the Activity/Medical form to participate in activities! You can find the medical form at the bottom of the page on the Student Ministry website:
Southsidestudentmin.com/events
Awana - When: Sundays at 6 pm (September 11 to end of April)
Dues are $15 per child and can be paid at Awana, online, or placed in the offering plate on Sundays.
Young Adults (18 to 25-ish) - When: Sundays at 6 pm
Upper Room Ministry - When: Wednesdays at 5:30 pm
South Side has a prayer group called, “Upper Room” that meets on Wednesdays at 5:30 pm and lasts about an hour. This is an opportunity to join with others in praying for our church and our community. Even if you don’t feel comfortable praying out loud, we still would love to have you join us. We meet in Room A110. We invite you to come join us and make an impact on our church and community!
MONTHLY HAPPENINGS:
First Friday Bible Study - When: 1st Friday of the month at 7 pm
First Friday is an opportunity to ask questions about your beliefs, your doubts, general questions, or share with others what God has been teaching you. It is usually a small group study and always friendly. They meet in the gym.
Senior Lunch - When: second Tuesday of the month at 11:30 am
All Seniors are invited to join us for lunch, fellowship, some worship and a devotion. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. Main dish is provided.
Join a Team
We have many teams here at South Side that you can join.
New Women’s Group - We have a new Women’s Bible Study group on Sunday Mornings at 9:30 am in Room A114. Join us!
Serve Chicago - is taking place on Saturday, August 5th. It will be an all day affair, driving up in the morning and returning in the evening. If you would like to join and did not get a chance to attend the meeting, please see Mike Edwards.
VBS Toys - We are in need of new and very gently used toys for Vacation Bible School! If you prefer not to shop, you can give a monetary donation and we will shop for you! You can put the toys in room A114 and any monetary donations in the white boxes just outside each sanctuary door (please mark on the envelope: VBS TOYS).
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Upcoming Events:
June 12-16 - Youth Camp
Church: Please be in prayer for our Youth and leaders for the upcoming CIY camp.
Parents: Don’t forgot to pay your monthly payment for camp.
June 13 (Tuesday) - Senior Lunch @ 11:30 am
Join the Seniors for their monthly luncheon for fellowship, laughter, a devotional and some music. This month will be chicken. Please bring a side dish or dessert to pass.
June 30 (Friday) - Church Picnic @ 6:30 pm
We invite you to a Church Picnic! The church will provide sloppy joes, drinks and table service. We ask you to bring your friends and family and a dish to share. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and bug spray and enjoy an evening of fellowship, games and relaxation. Questions? See Kathy Minnes
July 17-21 - Vacation Bible School @6-8:15 pm
VBS pre-registration will be open the first week in July and close Friday, July 14. VBS is for ages 4 years old going into 6th grade. If you would like to volunteer, please see Stephanie Myers about open spots and going over the Children’s Protection Policy.
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Every Week:
Sundays - Young Adults (6pm)
Wednesdays - Prayer Room Ministry @ 5:30 pm
WEEKLY HAPPENINGS:
Student Ministry - When: Sundays at 5:30 pm (September 11 to end of May)
Student Ministry meets at 5:30 pm on Sundays! Make sure to fill out the Activity/Medical form to participate in activities! You can find the medical form at the bottom of the page on the Student Ministry website:
Southsidestudentmin.com/events
Awana - When: Sundays at 6 pm (September 11 to end of April)
Dues are $15 per child and can be paid at Awana, online, or placed in the offering plate on Sundays.
Young Adults (18 to 25-ish) - When: Sundays at 6 pm
Upper Room Ministry - When: Wednesdays at 5:30 pm
South Side has a prayer group called, “Upper Room” that meets on Wednesdays at 5:30 pm and lasts about an hour. This is an opportunity to join with others in praying for our church and our community. Even if you don’t feel comfortable praying out loud, we still would love to have you join us. We meet in Room A110. We invite you to come join us and make an impact on our church and community!
MONTHLY HAPPENINGS:
First Friday Bible Study - When: 1st Friday of the month at 7 pm
First Friday is an opportunity to ask questions about your beliefs, your doubts, general questions, or share with others what God has been teaching you. It is usually a small group study and always friendly. They meet in the gym.
Senior Lunch - When: second Tuesday of the month at 11:30 am
All Seniors are invited to join us for lunch, fellowship, some worship and a devotion. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. Main dish is provided.
Join a Team
We have many teams here at South Side that you can join.
- Hospitality Team (led by Kathy Minnes) helps plan church-wide events and assists the other teams if needed
- Outreach Team (led by Roger Oakley) will be working to reach out to pray and involve ourselves in our community
- Women's Team (led by a team) puts together fun events for ladies throughout the year, along with a Bible Study or two
- Men’s Team (led by Brandon Saucier) plays Basketball, Softball, and does a Bible Study or two as well
- Children’s Team (led by Laura Smith) keeps our nurseries and children’s program fun for all ages!
- Greeting Team (led by Noreen Ingle), is the first point of contact for everyone attending Sunday school and our Worship Service every Sunday
- Upper Room Ministry Prayer Team (led by Brandon Saucier) meets on Wednesday nights at 5:30 and prays for our church, our country, and the weekly prayer requests from our church family in room A110
- Snow Dogs (led by Pastor Scott) keeps our sidewalks shoveled and de-iced through winter (and you get to play with the snowblower too!)
- Landscaping Team (led by Jillian Garcia) helps keep the church landscaping trimmed and looking great throughout the year
- Ushers (led by Mike Edwards) is a group of young men and men who help with offering, collecting cards at the end of service, and helping people find seats if needed.
- Nursing Home Ministry (Brandon Saucier) is a small group that meets at the Golden Living Center on 12th St in Mishawaka on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month (currently on hiatus due to visiting restrictions).
