Do you ever wonder how you can carry some of your Sunday experience into your day-to-day life? That's exactly what this page, and these exercises, are for! Use these spiritual exercises, conversation starters and daily Bible readings to become more engaged with Christ, more open to God's love, and more responsive to the voice of the Holy Spirit in your everyday life. May you enjoy the presence of God, 24/7, as you reflect.
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Prayerfully explore the issue of submission in your life this week. Start with a …
The 24/7 blog that we've called Resources is intended to be a multifaceted exploration of the Christian life. It is a place where we expand the conversation about what God is doing in our lives and in our community, and further reflect on what it looks like to live a life of full devotion to Christ, 24/7. This post is part of a series of posts about interpreting the Bible. It was composed by Pat Beard, a longtime member of the Southridge community and Bible teacher in a variety of contexts.
In this space, over the past year or …
In this space, over the past year or …
Jack and Jill went up the hill… on their way to church.
For Jack, attending church on Sundays was a fairly regular routine. He liked going to church and considered it an important part of his Christian faith. He enjoyed connecting with others from his church on Sundays – catching up on the sports scores and discussing upcoming vacation plans – and he liked the feeling he got by attending the services. Church made him feel ‘right’ again with God. It kind of re-centred him for another busy week.
By busy, I mean crazy busy. Jack’…
For Jack, attending church on Sundays was a fairly regular routine. He liked going to church and considered it an important part of his Christian faith. He enjoyed connecting with others from his church on Sundays – catching up on the sports scores and discussing upcoming vacation plans – and he liked the feeling he got by attending the services. Church made him feel ‘right’ again with God. It kind of re-centred him for another busy week.
By busy, I mean crazy busy. Jack’…
We hope you will join us as we try to raise awareness about the issue of human trafficking around the world!
Admission is FREE, but seating is limited. So to secure your spot, please RSVP and get a ticket from any one of the organizers (Pat and Lynda Beard, Kim Jantzi, Fraser and Karen MacKay, Susan Bergsma, Kim Bergsma and Joanne Doyley). You can also pick up tickets from the following locations:
- Fonthil Pharmasave (155 Hwy 20 West, Fonthill)
- Vermeers Garden Centre (684 South Pelham Rd., Welland)
- Palazzo Salon & Spa (91 East St. Welland)
Free parking at the court …
Admission is FREE, but seating is limited. So to secure your spot, please RSVP and get a ticket from any one of the organizers (Pat and Lynda Beard, Kim Jantzi, Fraser and Karen MacKay, Susan Bergsma, Kim Bergsma and Joanne Doyley). You can also pick up tickets from the following locations:
- Fonthil Pharmasave (155 Hwy 20 West, Fonthill)
- Vermeers Garden Centre (684 South Pelham Rd., Welland)
- Palazzo Salon & Spa (91 East St. Welland)
Free parking at the court …
Last Thursday night, I spoke at R!OT's "Man vs Wild" event about every 11-14 year-old's favourite topic... "pornography". Well, OK, maybe it's not every 12 year old's favourite topic of discussion (I know, it's bit awkward!), but it's an important one. When the average age of first internet exposure to pornography is 11 years old, it's a conversation that families need to be having earlier and earlier. Because of that, I'm so glad that some of the R!OT Dads got to be at the Thursday …
When you hear the sermon on Sunday do you ever wonder how you can draw some of its ideas or challenges into your day-to-day life? Come and explore the spiritual exercises presented here to reflect on how you can physically walk the sermon out this week. Read through the suggestions and try one or more. Or, better yet, let them inspire you to create something even more in tune with how you personally meet God. Either way, use this space to become more deeply engaged with Christ, as you open up to the love of God, and listen to …
The 24/7 blog that we've called Resources is intended to be a multifaceted exploration of the Christian life. It is a place where we expand the conversation about what God is doing in our lives and in our community, and further reflect on what it looks like to live a life of full devotion to Christ, 24/7. This post is a copy of the poem from Sunday's service, written by Bonnie Fowler as the invitation of God to allow his powerful presence into the midst of the brokenness of our lives. May you discover in and through it the comfort …
Matthew 6:8: "...For your Father knows what you need before you ask him."
If this verse in Matthew is true, which I believe it to be, then it poses some important questions about prayer. "Why bother praying at all? If God knows everything, what is the purpose in me talking to Him about anything?"
When I was asked if I would consider writing about prayer for this magazine, my initial excitement was overrun when I realized how much my prayer life was not quite what I wish it were in this season. I tried to brainstorm …
If this verse in Matthew is true, which I believe it to be, then it poses some important questions about prayer. "Why bother praying at all? If God knows everything, what is the purpose in me talking to Him about anything?"
When I was asked if I would consider writing about prayer for this magazine, my initial excitement was overrun when I realized how much my prayer life was not quite what I wish it were in this season. I tried to brainstorm …
Do you ever wonder how you can carry some of your Sunday experience into your day-to-day life? That's exactly what this page, and these exercises, are for! Use these spiritual exercises, conversation starters and daily Bible readings to become more engaged with Christ, more open to God's love, and more responsive to the voice of the Holy Spirit in your everyday life. May you enjoy the presence of God, 24/7, as you reflect.
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Commit some time this week to meditating on John 11:1-44, a time in Jesus&…
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Commit some time this week to meditating on John 11:1-44, a time in Jesus&…
Once again Rose City Kids is hosting a Giant Community Garage Sale. Grab some great deals for a great cause!
plants
household items
games
puzzles
baked goods
books
sports equipment
toys
electronics
furniture
& much more!
If you have items that you would like to donate towards this event, please contact Kristie (905 892 5616) or Sonya (905 892 6978)
The garage sale takes place on Saturday May 18 at 1191 Maple Street in Fenwick. The fun starts at 7am. All proceeds go to Rose City Kids.
plants
household items
games
puzzles
baked goods
books
sports equipment
toys
electronics
furniture
& much more!
If you have items that you would like to donate towards this event, please contact Kristie (905 892 5616) or Sonya (905 892 6978)
The garage sale takes place on Saturday May 18 at 1191 Maple Street in Fenwick. The fun starts at 7am. All proceeds go to Rose City Kids.
It’s been an exciting year in Family Ministry, which includes our Kids (age 0 to Grade 5), Riot (Grades 6-8), Current (Sr. High), Collide (Young Adults), and Marriage programs. I’m not sure if you’ve made your way into a preschool classroom lately or peeked into the M&S program, but they are happening places! God has been using a great staff team, and incredibly committed volunteers to create an environment where kids can grow and thrive. And our ‘Family Ministry’ is the combination of all of these programs to provide a single system …
The 24/7 blog that we've called Resources is intended to be a multifaceted exploration of the Christian life. It is a place where we expand the conversation about what God is doing in our lives and in our community, and further reflect on what it looks like to live a life of full devotion to Christ, 24/7. This post is a reflection on this past Sunday's message by Ron Esau, a longtime Southridge member and Bible teacher in a variety of contexts.
As we begin a look at a section of the book of Matthew where Jesus gave his first …
As we begin a look at a section of the book of Matthew where Jesus gave his first …
On May 30, 2013 the Niagara Furniture Bank, which provides gently used furniture to those in need in the Niagara Region, will be hosting the inaugural Chair Affair fundraising event. The concept is this: artists and designers in the community have selected chairs from the Furniture Bank warehouse and "up-cycled" them into works of art and functional furniture pieces. These pieces will be auctioned at the event on May 30th, with the proceeds going directly toward the core operations of the Furniture Bank.
The Niagara Furniture Bank helps many residents from Southridge Shelter by furnishing their entire apartment, while charging …
The Niagara Furniture Bank helps many residents from Southridge Shelter by furnishing their entire apartment, while charging …
The following article was written by Jacob Thielmann, produced for the Southridge Magazine (Issue 4) which was released in May 2013. To read more articles similar to this one, download a copy of the magazine here!
As a family at Southridge, Elfrieda and I are happy to be together on Sunday mornings with our community, and really enjoy participating regularly in our Life Group every second Wednesday. Our group began in a unique way. Initially in September we started as a Connect Group, which is an on-ramp to Life Groups, and was led by Rick and Carole Zwiers. This was an ideal …
As a family at Southridge, Elfrieda and I are happy to be together on Sunday mornings with our community, and really enjoy participating regularly in our Life Group every second Wednesday. Our group began in a unique way. Initially in September we started as a Connect Group, which is an on-ramp to Life Groups, and was led by Rick and Carole Zwiers. This was an ideal …
Each issue of the Southridge Magazine we have offered an update on our Anchor-Causes. In preparing to write the update for the Glenridge Anchor Cause, the Southridge Shelter, I was thinking about the best way to update people. I wanted people to know about the various services we are offering people who find themselves homeless, the recreational programs that help foster friendships between our residents and volunteers, and how to summarize the many volunteer options that the shelter offers. Then I realized that there is a person in our community who can speak first-hand about all three of …
This month our Movers & Shakers are learning all about being salt and how to "shake their beATTITUDES." Check out Mack the Hammer as he raps about Matthew chapter 5 and the Beatitudes and how they can help us to create a good attitude!
When you hear the sermon on Sunday do you ever wonder how you can draw some of its ideas or challenges into your day-to-day life? Come and explore the spiritual exercises presented here to reflect on how you can physically walk the sermon out this week. Read through the suggestions and try one or more. Or, better yet, let them inspire you to create something even more in tune with how you personally meet God. Either way, use this space to become more deeply engaged with Christ, as you open up to the love of God, and listen to …
Issue 4 of the Southridge Magazine was pre-released back on April 28th at our Spotlight service, and was officially launched this past weekend. Now it is online as well! The magazine is free and is avaliable one per household at the welcome centre.
You can also download a PDF of the magazine (5.5MB)
You can also download a PDF of the magazine (5.5MB)
Do you ever wonder how you can carry some of your Sunday experience into your day-to-day life? That's exactly what this page, and these exercises, are for! Use these spiritual exercises, conversation starters and daily Bible readings to become more engaged with Christ, more open to God's love, and more responsive to the voice of the Holy Spirit in your everyday life. May you enjoy the presence of God, 24/7, as you reflect.
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Read Psalm 78:1-8. According to the psalmist, one way to grow in your knowledge …
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Read Psalm 78:1-8. According to the psalmist, one way to grow in your knowledge …
The 24/7 blog that we've called Resources is intended to be a multifaceted exploration of the Christian life. It is a place where we expand the conversation about what God is doing in our lives and in our community, and further reflect on what it looks like to live a life of full devotion to Christ, 24/7. This post is part of a series of posts about interpreting the Bible. It was composed by Pat Beard, a longtime member of the Southridge community and Bible teacher in a variety of contexts.
This is the third of a three-part “…
This is the third of a three-part “…
When you hear the sermon on Sunday do you ever wonder how you can draw some of its ideas or challenges into your day-to-day life? Come and explore the spiritual exercises presented here to reflect on how you can physically walk the sermon out this week. Read through the suggestions and try one or more. Or, better yet, let them inspire you to create something even more in tune with how you personally meet God. Either way, use this space to become more deeply engaged with Christ, as you open up to the love of God, and listen to …
There is a dedicated team of Southridge members who are preparing to take part in the annual MCC Relief Sale in New Hamburg. Each year this event raises hundreds of thousands of dollars to support the incredible work of MCC that focuses relief, development and peace (www.mcc.org).
The team lead by members of our Vineland location has been able to raise over $10,000 each year through the sale of bedding plants, homemade grape juice, and a silent auction. Their goal is to make this year their best year yet…and you can help!
They …
Today we finish our three-week journey through the Gospel of John by reading John 21. Our hope is that this experience of reading the Bible and getting to know Jesus on a daily basis has been transformational for you, especially if reading the Bible regularly was a new experience. We'd love to hear how this impacted your life and more about what you learned along the way, so feel free to share your thoughts. Our prayer is that the journey doesn't end here, but that learning and applying God's Word becomes a regular habit for all of us. …
Do you ever wonder how you can carry some of your Sunday experience into your day-to-day life? That's exactly what this page, and these exercises, are for! Use these spiritual exercises, conversation starters and daily Bible readings to become more engaged with Christ, more open to God's love, and more responsive to the voice of the Holy Spirit in your everyday life. May you enjoy the presence of God, 24/7, as you reflect.
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Frank Laubach, a missionary to the Philippines, tried to think about God for at …
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Frank Laubach, a missionary to the Philippines, tried to think about God for at …
Today we are reading John Chapter 20. Get ready for the miracle of all miracles! Not only is Jesus alive, but He has breathed His life into us! (John 20:22)
Appropriately, we find ourselves reading John 19 on a Friday. After reading today's chapter, take time to say a prayer of thanks for the sacrifice Jesus made for us all.
I'm not sure I can fully express how excited and inspired I am for what I believe God wants to do in our church this weekend.
Over the past month He's had us on a journey of discovering what it means to orient our lives around only Him, in our "Only God" message series, and as I've been reminded again of what this needs to look like in my life, I've been blown away by the freedom, wisdom, peace, and power that only God can provide. This Sunday's service marks the …
Nearly a month after celebrating Easter together, the Gospel of John will now take us through the last days of Jesus' time on earth. As you read John Chapter 18 today, imagine experiencing these events first hand. What do you find most intriguing about how this story unfolds? What did you learn about Jesus today?
One of the coolest things about this journey is that we've been on it together in unity. In John Chapter 17 Jesus prayed for all of us who would ever believe in Him, that "we would be one... so that the world would believe in Him also". Our desire as a church is to be an answer to Jesus' prayer by demonstrating love and unity together. Read John 17 today and take some time to pray for unity at Southridge and among all churches.
Today we are reading John Chapter 16. What verse stands out to you in this chapter?
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