Yesterday we experienced a great worship service under the theme of “Unending Love” as our choir, praise team, and band led us through songs, Scripture, and prayer. It was truly refreshing to begin Holy Week by celebrating the freedom we have in Jesus Christ as well as the continued opportunity to experience forgiveness through confession. I am so grateful to be reminded of the reality of God’s unending love daily through His provision of our every need. Thank you Aaron for leading with excellence in preparing for this meaningful service as well as the way you lead us in worship each week....
I love springtime. It means the flowers are blooming, the grass is turning green, the sun is shining down on everything, and the cold weather is finally being left behind. There are many instances and times where we can look around and see God’s glorious creation, but for me personally, seeing everything bloom just makes me stop and stare at everything He has given to us. I fear that far too often we take His gifts for granted and the flowers are just one of those instances....
The last few weeks I have been burdened for students and their families. I have been praying for students to know and more deeply understand who Jesus is, leading them to a relationship with Him....
It’s been a few months since I’ve shared about any of the new songs that our congregation is singing in worship. I like to do this so that you will know the heart behind these new songs. Please remember that you can always visit the worship ministry page of our website and listen to the hymns and praise songs that we sing in congregational worship....
I would just like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude and excitement. You all have always been very welcoming and loving ever since I moved down to Texas, and I cannot thank you enough for making me feel a part of your family. I am so excited to come alongside the parents and teachers in helping disciple the children of South Hills to be children of God, learning about Christ’s love and growing in our knowledge of who He is....
I am truly thankful for our South Hills family. I am excited about new opportunities coming our way this year through new members joining and new classes starting. I am excited about and grateful for continued opportunities as we provide goody bags for high attendance at Dallas Park each month, and partnering with the BSM to provide lunch to students of Tarleton Fort Worth....
Small Groups at South Hills are NOT a small deal. They’re huge! In fact, they are one of the most important pieces of our strategy to fulfill the Great Commission. Our newest Small Group (the Coed 60’s+ class led by Glen Frailey) has grown by leaps and bounds. New things usually do. In fact, this Sunday, they almost had too many people for their room! ...
“Love Came For Me” is a great theme to reflect on the beauty and magnitude of Christmas. As we celebrate Christmas it is important to keep our focus where it needs to be – on Jesus Christ and why He came to earth....
I cannot believe another year is drawing to a close. With Thanksgiving Day behind us, we can give thanks for our Savior as the Christmas season is here. I am thankful for each of you who have worked so diligently to set up for the Christmas Hayride. I am thankful for each of you who have volunteered to be here one or more weekends. Friday, December 7, is the first night. Please pray for each person and family who will experience Jesus during the Hayride. Please sign up to help and bring cookies. The dates are Friday and Saturday (Dec. 7-8,14-15, and 21-22). ...
“Therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, I urge you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God, this is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.” Romans 12:1-2...
Keep ReadingOur Disciple Now weekend was a success! We had sixteen students who were challenged to Renew their lives daily. A big thank you to Shane Burlison and the band for leading worship, and to Jeff Buell for speaking the truth and life of Scripture to the students....
Keep ReadingI have received a positive response from those who have used our YouTube and Spotify playlists of “Songs We Sing at SHBC.” Please use this resource. This link to the SHBC Worship Ministry website will help you access lists of the Hymns and Praise Songs that we sing in worship. Ideally, listening to these will help you become more familiar with our songs, allow you to f...
Keep ReadingI have often heard people say “Good things come to those who wait.” There have been many times in life where this has certainly been true ...
Keep ReadingMy first newsletter article as your Children’s Minister! What a privilege to be able to share with you each month. Actually, I think the boys just wanted an extra week to not have to write. :-)...
Keep ReadingWhat an amazing day of worship! In Small Group, the students studied that a commitment to Christ would naturally push us to encourage others to have a relationship with Christ. We entered worship and celebrated with Cade and Ralph as they were baptized, and Pastor Chris led us in a study of Ephesians 2:8-10. As we grow in our relationship with God, we grow in grace. When w...
Keep ReadingHappy New Year! I’m going to start featuring new songs we sing in my newsletter articles this year. The first song we will teach this year is called, “His Mercy Is More” by Matt Boswell and Matt Papa. This Sunday, as Chris begins his new sermon series, “Let’s Grow” we will recall that all of our endeavors for the Kingdom are based on His grace....
Keep ReadingHappy New Year! 2018 is off and running and I hope you are excited to venture into this new year and see what God has in store for your life. For some of us, we did not want 2017 to end because it was a great year for us. Others of us could not wait for 2017 to be over in hopes that 2018 will be much better....
Keep ReadingHow great it’s been, for the last two Sundays, to focus on the meaning of Christmas Carols through the preaching of God’s Word! I’m so thankful to God for a Pastor who approaches weekly sermons creatively and carefully. This coming Sunday, our church family will have the opportunity to encounter and respond to Biblical truth in song for the entire service, under the ...
Keep ReadingLast night, after a great day of worship, my family went to see the movie “The Star” that opened recently in the theaters....
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