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Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:25:40 -0700

Small Group Study Guides

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:18:52 -0800

Click here for the latest Small Group Study, based on the sermon preached at church. Click here to watch previous sermons.

Memory Verse Week 10: September 5th

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 07:51:51 -0800

Men's Camping Weekend - September 3rd-6th

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:04:45 -0800

Attention all men, fathers, sons, nephews, brothers... Our 5th Annual Men’s Camp at Chilliwack Lake Camp is coming up. It’s for all men, young and old. Cost is $50 for adults and $30 for kids (12 yrs. old and younger). Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Food and beds are provided, please bring your own bedding and snacks. Sign up soon... space is limited to 50 people.

For more info and to sign-up, please go to the Small Group Table, call the Church Office or call Elliot Van Dyk at (604) 793-6343.

Latest Baptisms

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:42:49 -0800

Click here to watch the June 13th SouthSide testimonies and baptisms.

Earthquake in Haiti

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:35:53 -0800

On Tuesday, January 12 at about 3:00 pm a massive 7.0M (moment magnitude scale) earthquake hit near the capital city of Port-au-Prince, followed closely by two aftershocks, both over 5.0M. The Evangelique l'ecole de la Paix (EEP School) and Haiti Children's Home (HCH Orphanage) in Mirebalais (which is just over 40 miles North-East of Port-au-Prince) have reported that they felt the earthquake shake very violently, but no damage was done to the Home or the School, which has over 75 kids sponsored. This is very good news! Many of us who belong to the SouthSide Church family sponsor children at the school and/or support the orphanage.

Some of you may have heard that two SouthSide Church members, Steve Johnson (Hungry for Life) and Gary Baars, where making a trip to Haiti this week to visit the School and Orphanage in Mirebalais - thankfully there was a last minute change of plans so both Steve and Gary did not make the trip and are still in BC. We are thankful that both are safe.

Today many agencies in Haiti are scrambling to address urgent needs. We are not sure yet how the situation in that region may end up affecting either HCH or the EEP School. SouthSide Church is working on identifying how we as a Church family can increase our support for the Haitian people during this crisis. We are staying close to the situation and will provide you with more updated information on Sunday morning.

Please continue to pray that God will be close to the Haitian people, that He will strengthen those who are serving the broken and that He would guide us as we seek His direction on how we can truly understand and live out James 1:27 - "Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress."

Grace be with you.

~SouthSide Church Office

Mark Your Calendars...Alpha Course is Coming

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:23:50 -0700

If you are a new Christian or are wondering what the Christian faith is all about, then the Alpha course is for you. Alpha is an 11 week course for anyone interested in investigating the basics of Christianity. The course is relaxed and informal. Each week there is the opportunity for small group discussion after watching an entertaining and informative video. So bring a friend, and join us for the next Alpha course!

Starts: Tuesday, September 15th at 7:00pm
Place: Southside Place (#7 -7355 Vedder Rd., behind 7 Eleven)
More info: Contact Steve & Kelly Lerigny at (604) 703-0032

Don’t Forget to Water - Carolyn Martens

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:55:51 -0700

This has been one of the hottest, driest and muggiest summers that I can remember. With the dryness and lack of rain, lawns seem to be getting browner and browner. This is not a normal sight in Chilliwack because we usually have ample rain to keep things green and fresh. Some yards are slowly starting to die off from the lack of moisture. Only plants that can withstand drought conditions are able to grow. As I see some of these yards I wonder why people stop watering and caring for their yards. Is it busyness or laziness – does it cost too much or are they just too tired?

The Robe, the Ring and the Sandals - Mike Mannes

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:43:25 -0700

Last week as a church we studied the story of the lost son out of Luke 15.

Here’s the scene when the son returns home:

“But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ But the father said to his servants, 'Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let's have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.' So they began to celebrate.” Luke 15:20-24

Brock Adams - Lohkay

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:09:46 -0700

Last week I finished one of the best books that I have ever read. This book is based on a true story about a Navy Seal operation gone wrong. Four Seals were dropped off in the Afghanistan mountains to kill a well-known Taliban leader. As the Seals moved in on the village that contained this Taliban leader, they were discovered by three goat herders. They decided to let the goat herders go because they posed no threat, even though they may give up their position to the local Taliban.

Small Group Study Guides

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:59:59 -0700

Click here for the latest Small Group Study, based on the sermon preached at church. Click here to watch previous sermons.

Bill Martens - Mike Mannes

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:33:25 -0700

I don’t have a lot of 80 year old friends, but Bill Martens was my friend, and the way he lived his life taught me a lot.

Bill was one of the few people in my life that could get me to slow down. I find that most of the time I live my life at a ridiculous pace, but for some reason, when I would talk to Bill, I would slow down, relax and enjoy the moment. I often thought that Bill typified the idea of “Be Still and Know that I am God”. I learned from Bill that it’s ok to take a breath once in a while, to relax, especially for a conversation with a good friend.

The "Must Read" for the Summer - Carolyn Martens

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:22:21 -0700

With summer comes more time for the beach – for holidays and relaxation. For me, summer is a time to relax a little bit more and read a lot more. There are so many books to choose from: fiction, cookbooks, biographies, historical books, science fiction, sports – the list is endless.

The Big Picture - Brock Adams

Fri, 29 May 2009 09:33:15 -0700

“And they were not able in the presence of the people to catch him in what he said, but marvelling at his answer they became silent.”

Luke 20:26

Here we have a group of people who are trying to set a trap for Jesus. They ask him a question hoping he chooses one of 2 answers – which would result in him either breaking the law or insulting God. Instead Jesus gives an answer they were not expecting. They were so awestruck by the answer that they fell silent.

Who's Fighting for Your Family? - Mike Mannes

Thu, 21 May 2009 14:28:23 -0700

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:17

As a husband and father, I’m realizing more and more that I have a responsibility to stick up for my family when threats come to pull it apart. One of the biggest threats in our busy lives is the issue of time.

As many of us know, there seems to be more tasks to be completed in our lives than hours in the day. It is so easy to let our family drop on the priority list. We think to ourselves, “oh, I will just get this extra work done today, and then tomorrow I’ll make up for it by spending extra time with the family”. Guess what tomorrow often brings? More busyness, more stress, more tasks, and another day full of threats to time spent with the family.