One Body, Many Parts
We had a great day of worship as we began the new sermon series, "I Am a Church Member." As Pastor Chris reminded us what it looks like and means to be a Church member, I felt God was talking to me....
Keep ReadingGod Is So Good
Yesterday, Andrea, Steven, and the Worship Choir did a magnificent job of introducing “God, You’re So Good” to the congregation. I don’t know if any of you grew up singing the proto-praise chorus “God is So Good” that was written in the early 1970’s, but it was one of the FIRST songs I learned as a child....
Teachers Returning to School
We’re off and running! A new school year has begun for my wife Erin and many other teachers this week. With the beginning of a new school year comes many transitions. The most difficult one in our house is the transition of having to get up early and establishing the new routine. This year will be different because now both boys will be together at the same school as our sweet little Connor begins Kindergarten. He is super excited and we are too....
Stand for the Lord
Daniel was a young man who stood for the Lord. The choices and decisions that he made reflected a heart that was centered on obeying God. The children have been learning about Daniel and his friends this summer in VBS and on Wednesday evenings. They have been challenged to be like Daniel, to make a stand for the Lord. I wanted to share with you how a couple of the girls have been doing just that. Their faith is evident in their actions....
Returning to Normal
I know most of you were able to celebrate Preteen and Student Camps as we shared our experiences during worship Sunday. We made our ten-hour trek to Windermere Conference Center in Missouri early Monday morning. We hit the ground running between check-in, games, dinner, worship, church group time, and lights out. Throughout the week, we learned who the I AM is. There is not a list to follow in religion (works based faith), but Truth is a person: Jesus Christ. We were challenged to know God and His love as we grow in our relationship with Him. This growth is genuine faith, and genuine faith has two parts: obedience to Jesus and love for the people of God....
Constitution and Bylaws
In the September 2017 business meeting, the Constitution and Bylaws Revision Committee was formed to revise the current Constitution and Bylaws with 7 members and 1 alternate. ...
Build my Life
The English word “worship” has its roots in the 13th Century Middle English word “weorthscipe.” It is literally worth-ship: the act of attributing worth to someone or something. In our personal and corporate songs and prayers, when we proclaim that God is worthy, we tell Him and remind ourselves and others that He deserves all the glory because of His holy character and acts of mercy....
Better Together
“Better together.” These words have been ringing loudly in my ears the last few weeks. God has continued to remind me we are better together than we are alone. Teamwork is a powerful concept because when a team gathers together & cooperates towards the same goal it yields greater results....
Daniel in Babylon
VBS Babylon is in full swing and the kids are having a fantastic time! They are discovering Babylon and what it was like for Daniel to live in a country where people did not serve or worship the One true God. Each day they are learning a new truth about God....
Thrift Store Prom
We are drawing closer to summer camp. We are one month away. I would like to say thank you for your investment in Youth Camp. Please pray for our students to experience God, I AM, before, during, and after camp. Pray for our hearts and minds to be prepared for the messages and experiences God has for us. Pray for lives to be changed, and that we would return ready to share I AM with others....
Taste and See
Colossians 3:16 says… “Let the word of Christ dwell richly among you, in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another through psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.”...
Please Pray
“Pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.” ...
Keep ReadingI Am a Church Member
As I shared on Sunday, I will begin a new sermon series about church membership on September 17. This sermon series will be based on the Biblical themes addressed in the book “I Am a Church Member” by Thom Rainer, president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources....
Keep ReadingSeattle Mission Trip and Student Ministry
Thank you again for your support of the Seattle Mission Team. Thank you for allowing us to share how God used South Hills Baptist to minister to and with The Landing Church....
Keep ReadingWhat's in a Name?
It was my privilege to join with Pastor Chris in meeting with the Small Group Leaders after worship yesterday. The subject of our meeting was a new opportunity for connecting an upcoming sermon series with what we teach in our Small Groups....
Keep ReadingResponse to Charlottesville
Racism in any form is sin. These displays of white supremacy are satanic. There is no place for racism in Christianity or the church. We must speak out and live displaying the grace of Jesus Christ. Every race, ethnicity, and nationality are welcome at South Hills....
Keep ReadingSummer Mission Trip and Students
This summer has been exciting for the Student Ministry. God has been teaching students and leaders many things as we spend time studying His Word in venues from camp to Small Group and Bible Study in FireFall....
Keep ReadingEmbrace Grace
What an amazing journey Embrace Grace has been! Our first semester had exactly zero attendees. Though disappointing, we knew God put this dream in our hearts to continue with this ministry. The next semester, we had two lovely ladies, followed by four, then three, and now…six! Six beautiful girls will be treated to the largest baby shower we’ve ever hosted!...
Keep ReadingMore Like Christ
What are some of your favorite gospel accounts or scripture verses that reveal Jesus’ character? Is it His interaction with the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4? Is it the way Jesus rebukes religious hypocrites in Luke 11? Is it the way He restored Peter in John 21?...
Keep ReadingBaptisms
I'm so thankful we worship together every week. Sunday was exciting as we began our worship service with baptisms. I wish we could do that every week. There are four people waking up today with a new perspective and commitment to Christ....
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