CHURCH Life

January 2018

Matt Wethington, Pastor

CHURCH Life

January 1-3

Passion ConferencePassion ConferencePassion Conference in Atlanta

(HS seniors & college)

January 5-6

Middle School RetreatMiddle School RetreatMiddle School Retreat @ Shocco Springs

January 10

MidWeek resumesMidWeek resumesMidWeek resumes

January 18 @ 11 am

Sr. Adult Chili Sr. Adult Chili Sr. Adult Chili Fellowship LuncheonFellowship LuncheonFellowship Luncheon

January 20 @ 6 pm

Parents’ ConferenceParents’ ConferenceParents’ Conference

January 21 @ 7:30 am Men’s BreakfastMen’s BreakfastMen’s Breakfast

January 6,13, 27 @ 8 am

EBA Basketball GamesEBA Basketball GamesEBA Basketball Games

S UTHSIDE Baptist ChurchBaptist ChurchBaptist Church

Happy New Year!!!

I pray you are looking forward to the new year and the new opportu-nities that God will present you with. I want to encourage you to pray over and write down some goals for this new year. I would encourage you to think and pray over personal goals, professional goals and spir-itual goals. Setting goals and working toward them are important in every area of life. For example, a personal goal might be to exercise 3 days a week or lose 20 pounds. A spiritual goal might be to read through the Bible this year or read through the NT or memorize 12 Bible verses. Whatever goals you choose to set write them down and keep them close as a reminder and an encouragement. Without goals we tend to go with the flow of life without any specific destination and without a specific destination we will never know if we have ar-rived. The reality of goal setting is this: we may not accomplish all the goals we set but the effort and focus of working toward them will grow us, encourage us and motivate us to keep moving forward.

As a staff we are working on some goals for our church and minis-tries. We are praying for God’s wisdom and guidance in setting these goals. As we work toward them we will work with a focus and resolve to watch God move mightily in our congregation and community. As we settle on these goals we will communicate them with you and ask you to pray with us and work with us to accomplish these objectives for the glory of God.

Looking forward to a productive 2018 as we move forward in making an eternal difference in this community and around the world.

Pastor Matt

Groups Do you have questions about getting plugged into a Small Group on Sunday, another day? Seeking a community environment that sup-ports one another and wants to grow in God’s Word? Email Pastor Adam adam@sbcsouthside.org or call the church office 256 442-8602. We look forward to helping you get connected!

Mission Trip Information Honduras (April 21-28) Nicaragua (July 14-21)

Clarkston, Georgia, - Family Trip (Summer 2018)

Portland, Maine (November 2018) Stay tuned through our Newsletter, Facebook, Website, and weekly Bulletins for more 2018 Mission Trip information. God calls all Chris-tians to GO and to support others to GO. Get involved today! Contact Pastor Adam adam@sbcsouthside.org for more detailed trip information.

Facebook Are you on Facebook? Have you “liked” our SBCSouthside Facebook page? Our FB page is a great re-source for event information, activ-ities, schedule changes, and other exciting pictures and videos. If you do follow SBC on Facebook, make sure to LIKE the church’s posts and SHARE them. This is an easy way to help our area and the world know about our church and more im-portantly, Jesus Christ.

Read the Bible Through in 2018 Bible Reading Guides - in S.S. rooms

or baskets and in Commons.

Read the Bible Through JANUARY

16 read the Bible through in 2017. 32 commit to read Bible through in 2018.

Midweek Menu

1/10: Chick-fil-A sandwich, chips, dessert.

1/17: Pizza, dessert

1/24: Jack’s chicken fingers, chips, dessert

1/31: TBA Beverages: tea or water

Order through Sunday bulletins or on-line at sbcsouthside.org

Men’s Breakfast

January 21 @ 7:30

speakers/testimonies/video

from Teen Challenge.

Alabama Teen Challenge is an addiction recovery and

Christian discipleship pro-gram for men and women

struggling with life-controlling

problems. They provide a safe and loving environment

where people can receive the

holistic care and long-term counseling necessary to

change their lives. A faith-based approach to

addiction recovery, they invite

ATC participants into a life-affirming discipleship process

to transform their habits,

community involvement, relationships, and vocation.

Thank You

Thank you cards were received and placed on the

bulletin board from the following: Todd Clough &

Varsity Ministries.

EBA Calendar for more info call 256-547-1691

Vision Night Monday, January 29 @ 6:30

at Etowah Baptist Association Learn of opportunities to

connect with missions in Etowah county, North America,

and the Nations.

Serve. Summer Missions Serve all across Etowah county in

churches, community centers, and outreach events. Positions available for ages 16-25.

Applications available Jan. 8 Applications due April 3

Chili Fellowship Luncheon

January 18,

11:00 a.m.

2018 calendar/trip information and special entertainment/

speaker. Chili with fixins and dessert

will be provided.

Sign-up now!!!

Coming Events February 3 - Disciple Now

February 15 - EBA Breakfast

March - Gibbs Gardens

SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH

FEBRUARY 2-3

SPEAKER BEN THORNTON

WORSHIP HARVESTFIELD PRAISE

BAND

Please contact Pastor Jacob to host students or with suggestions

for mission projects.

EVENTS

Middle School Retreat January 5 & 6, 2018

Shocco Springs, Talladega

led by Pastor Jacob

& Pastor Russ

6th, 7th & 8th Grades

Cost: $25

Please register NOW (space is limited) by calling

church office or on-line at

sbcsouthside.org

Parent’s Conference

January 20, 2018 6-8 pm Featuring Barrett Johnson

from I.N.F.O. for Families

Critical Conversations gives a wake up call to parents and will

help with both “what

to know” and “what to do” to help our kids navigate our

hyper-sexualized culture. Childcare is provided.

Cost: $5.

Please call the church office to register.

SBC

My Bible Day

January 28, 2018

During Sunday School in the Children’s Worship Room

For 1st graders & their parents

Missions

Lottie Moon Missions Offering 2017

Wrap Up – Thank you for giving

and praying for International Missions.

Given to date: $4,324.94 ------------

2018 “Items of the Month” January Items: Etowah Baptist

Mission Center = canned food

Operation Christmas Child = small toys

Collection Box in Commons Area ------------ Ladies:

January WMU Day Meeting:

time/place will be announced

as soon as possible

------------ Women On Mission

January 23, 2018 6 p.m. Fellowship Hall

Devotional & Fellowship Project: make fleece fringe

blankets for Etowah Pregnancy Center. Fleece donations are

welcome.

Winter Jam

February 18 Birmingham, AL

Middle and High School Students

Cost: $15

featuring skillet

kari jobe kb

building 429

newsong jordanfeliz

john crist

nick hall

Discipleship Classes

ongoing:

Wednesdays @ 5 pm Sr. Adult Men’s Bible Study

Thursdays @ 6 am

Men’s Bible Study

begins/resumes January:

Wednesdays @ 5 pm Encouragers

Sr. Adult Ladies Bible Study

Wednesdays @ 6 pm Divorce Care

Financial Summary 2016

Return Service Requested

Southside Baptist Church "Every Member is a Minister"

3975 Highway 77

Gadsden, AL 35907

256-442-8602

New Members

By Letter Adam, Holly & Grace Brown,

Gary & Julie Rich

By Baptism Luke Clark

Sunday School

Grace & Hope Brown, Robert Manasco

December Attendance

Dec. 3 Sunday School - 459, Worship - 454

Dec. 10 Sunday School - 400, Worship - 438

Dec. 17 Sunday School - 398, Worship - 409

Memorials A gift was given to the Building Fund in memory of Inez Wood, Joe Brown, Doris Boyle, John Smith, Keith Brooks and Felton Whitt by Lamar Pruitt. A gift was given to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering in memory Jack and Agnes Limbaugh by Jeff and Treva Weaver.

Sympathy

The following deaths have occurred in our church family during the month: Ricky Mackey, Chuck Mackey’s brother; Grace Andrews, Jane Rich’s mother. Our sympathy is expressed to these families.

November Year To Date

Total Receipts (Budget & Interest) 102,332$ 1,216,841$

Actual Expenses 109,499$ 1,172,361$

Income (+/-) than Expenses (7,167)$ 44,480$

Actual Expenses 109,499$ 1,172,361$

Budgeted Expenses 117,188$ 1,289,069$

Actual (+/-) than Budget (7,690)$ (116,708)$

Cash Balances Oct-17 Nov-17 Nov-16

Operating Cash 241,896$ 236,394$ 285,656$

Designated Cash 367,039$ 356,509$ 334,946$

Total Cash 608,935$ 592,903$ 620,602$

Long Term Debt Balance: 2,648,538$

Honorariums

A gift was given to the Building Fund in honor of Lauil Thompson by Jerry Pullen; in honor of John Duncan by his Sunday School class.

January 1 Welton Birdwell

Patricia Christopher Zeke Routon January 2

Hope Brown James Spurling Brooklyn Taylor

January 3 Jennifer Monroe Candy Riggins

January 4 Briggs Fox

James Oglesby Linda Vincent

January 5 Margaret Daniel Dylan Edwards

January 6 Emma Gray

Shane Ponder January 7 Scott Allen

Jean Anderson January 8

Jacky Brewer Debbie Garnett

Diane King

… January 8 Rachel Lee

Linda Stephenson January 9

Shirley Clough January 10

Easton Grooms Kathy Minshew Shayne Vinson

January 11 Evan Bain

Justin Beaube Abby Johnson

Carly Patterson Tom Sosebee January 12

Brady Lankford January 13

Dana Johnson Hannah Minton Lauren Rager

Stephanie Tucker January 14

Andrew Acker Johnny Brothers

Timi Dooley Mark Middleton Bill Nessmith

...January 14 Cole Patterson

Kathryn Patterson Becky Phillips

Stefanie Thompson January 15

Marlin Bullard Chris Webb January 16

Randall Gardner January 17

Luke Armstrong Delores Harrell Chun Cha Kang

January 18 Barbie Howard

Courtney Madison Gary Millhoff January 19

Sondra Drummons Ruth McCloud

Mike Ortiz Jimmy Sewell January 20 Keith Brown January 21

Randy Maroney David Nash

Keith Williams January 23

Joseph Bright Virginia Ingram

Ray Roberts

January 24 Olivia Abernathy

Donna Sewell January 25

Todd Morgan January 26 A’lece Hood

Anna Stephens January 27 Ken Daniel

Teresa Johnson January 28 Gail Birdwell

Johnny Brewer Blanchie Campbell

Ronnie Hood Diana Williams

Katie Williamson January 29

Joan Chandler Phil Christopher

Jane Cosby January 30

Jerry Burgess Logan Johnson

Mike Lincoln Royce Smith

Leigh Wheeler January 31

Brandon Sewell Kaitlyn Spencer

Happy Birthday!

January 1 - Team 4 Ronald Lankford, Ldr., Bill Russell, George Thorpe,

Jimmy Sewell, Paul Thornton

January 8 - Team 5 Jack Carter, Ldr., Bill Thornton, Clayton Dobbins, Jeff Nix

January 15 - Team 1 Eric Stephens, Ldr., Jimmy Perkins, Tommy Sewell, Steve Trawick, Norman Dasinger

January 22 - Team 2 Paul Wooten, Ldr., John Duncan, Lowell Fuhrman, Jay Estes

January 29 - Team 3 Randy Berry, Ldr., Brian Mintz, Mike Patterson, Chris Curvin, Ray Fell

DEACON Hospital Visitation

Care Baskets

January 2 (Tues.) - Lamar/Glenda Pruitt

January 8 - Linda Vascoe/Sarah Morris

January 15 - Bill Drummons

January 22 - Gloria Self

January 29 - John/Sandra Duncan

AM Wee Worship

January 7 - Team 3 Aimee Beddingfield Nathan Beddingfield, Denise Dasinger, John & Sandra Duncan, Debbie Garnett, James & Kim Miller, Sally Robertson, Paul & Tammy Thornton

January 14 - Team 4 Tessie Rich Judy Abercrombie, Terri Beecham, Jane & Nat Cosby, Ronnie & Andrea Dut-ton, Melinda Gardner, Diane King, Valerie Shannon

January 21 - Team 5 Donna Noah Nathan & Heather Clough, Tiffany Curvin, Angie Hand, Emily Hefner, Lisa Smith, Michael & Jennifer Walker

January 28 - Team 1 Tracye Abernathy Nancy Nix, Carrie Rich, Mary Smith, Jennifer Stephens, Steve Trawick, Jack Wheeler, Marsha Wolf

Teller Committee

January 7 - Team 1 Myra Pentecost, Ldr., John Hatley, Janice Hatley, Dana Sharpe

January 14 - Team 2 Ronald Sewell, Ldr., Julie Brewer, Denise Hamm, Ginger Richardson

January 21 - Team 3 Barbara Sewell, Ldr., Donald Sewell, Tina Phillips, Donna Sewell

January 28 - Team 4 Danny Garnett, Ldr., Ila Burton, Melinda Mackey, Debbie Garnett

Jan. 6-7 Matt Jan. 13-14 Jacob Jan. 20-21 Lauil Jan. 27-28 Adam

Ministers on Call January weekends

Newsletter Tabbing Team

January 30 - Mary Crouch, Barbara Jones, Jean Morgan, Linda McLendon,

Donna Smith, Joy Faye Thompson, Sarah Vest