With the topic of Marriage before us this weekend it's great timing to fill you in on the Great Date Weekend Escape that took place April 27 & 28. Held at the beautiful Four Points by Sheraton Niagara Falls, this years event was a huge success. 26 couples set aside time and resources to make a long term investment in their relationships. The topic "The Language of Sex - experiencing the beauty of sexual intimacy" certainly did not disappoint. Ted Cunningham and Dr. Gary Smalley did an awesome job using story and humor to unpack this …
Just days before our Vineland launch I was chatting with a gentleman in our newly decorated cafe. He was all excited about the upcoming launch and expressed his need to go out and buy a new pair of shoes for the special day. I was certainly intrigued by his excitement for Southridge to launch a new location in Vineland, and even more interested by his need to purchase new shoes for the occasion. As a result, I asked why he had this burning desire to go out shopping for new shoes.
The gentleman proceeded to describe a …
The gentleman proceeded to describe a …
As we get closer to the launch of our Vineland location there seem to be exciting things happening each and every day around Southridge. One of the highlights for this week was the chance to welcome a new team member on board.
Mark Johnson, who was formerly the senior pastor of the Vineland MB Church, began his tenure on the Southridge team leading the charge to strengthen our investment in our kids ministries and develop a strategy to support the needs of parents and marriages. With Rick Zwiers investing a large portion of his time in the Vineland location, …
Mark Johnson, who was formerly the senior pastor of the Vineland MB Church, began his tenure on the Southridge team leading the charge to strengthen our investment in our kids ministries and develop a strategy to support the needs of parents and marriages. With Rick Zwiers investing a large portion of his time in the Vineland location, …
Only 10 days left! Make sure to sign up for one of our Spring Short-Term Group experiences ASAP.
What is a Short-Term Group? Well, while most of our Life Groups meet regularly through out the year, these Short-Term Life Groups will be meeting for only 6 weeks beginning during the week of April 15th. Our hope is that these groups will provide you with a sense of what a Life Group could be all about and that you will want to connect with one in the fall at Life Line!
Each Short-Term Group will use a different curriculum and talk …
What is a Short-Term Group? Well, while most of our Life Groups meet regularly through out the year, these Short-Term Life Groups will be meeting for only 6 weeks beginning during the week of April 15th. Our hope is that these groups will provide you with a sense of what a Life Group could be all about and that you will want to connect with one in the fall at Life Line!
Each Short-Term Group will use a different curriculum and talk …
It has been said that, "Thoughts disentangle themselves through the lips and the fingertips." That's the spirit of this weekly post, to provide the kinds of questions—the conversation starters—that can help us delve more deeply into the ideas and implications of our Sunday conversations. Use these questions to stimulate your own personal reflections, or use them to start a conversation with your family, friends and especially your Life Group, to walk with each other into becoming more fully devoted followers of Jesus, individually and as a community. You've experienced the service, now …
Hey Groups,
Here’s a bit of an update on some of the content that we’re challenging you, as a group, to engage with this spring.
From April 15–May 27, we will be working through a Sermon Series called “Asked”. During this series, we will be thinking about some of the different questions that our seeker friends have asked us about life and faith. Because this series is targeted specifically towards seekers and the questions they are asking, we will not be providing Discussion Questions for Groups after April 1. (Discussion Questions will …
Here’s a bit of an update on some of the content that we’re challenging you, as a group, to engage with this spring.
From April 15–May 27, we will be working through a Sermon Series called “Asked”. During this series, we will be thinking about some of the different questions that our seeker friends have asked us about life and faith. Because this series is targeted specifically towards seekers and the questions they are asking, we will not be providing Discussion Questions for Groups after April 1. (Discussion Questions will …
This is a post from Frank Viola's Blog from a couple days ago. Thought it had some great thoughts and was worth sharing. For more on Frank, check out his blog.
What Makes a True Friend? 5 Characteristics
“Friendship is the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person, having neither to weigh thoughts nor measure words.”
~ George Eliot
In a previous post, I pressed the question, what constitutes a true friend? I thought the responses were great. They were so good I’d encourage you to read them all.
As promised, I&…
What Makes a True Friend? 5 Characteristics
“Friendship is the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person, having neither to weigh thoughts nor measure words.”
~ George Eliot
In a previous post, I pressed the question, what constitutes a true friend? I thought the responses were great. They were so good I’d encourage you to read them all.
As promised, I&…
This past Sunday we encouraged you and your group to consider coming to Passport on April 14 from 9:00-12:00.
If you missed last years event, you won't want to miss it again this year. It's a great time! We'd really encourage you and your group to come.
For those who did come to Passport last year and feel like it might be a bit of a 'rerun' for you to go again, know that there will be opportunity to learn about two of the different 'spokes' that you didn't get to learn about last time. So …
If you missed last years event, you won't want to miss it again this year. It's a great time! We'd really encourage you and your group to come.
For those who did come to Passport last year and feel like it might be a bit of a 'rerun' for you to go again, know that there will be opportunity to learn about two of the different 'spokes' that you didn't get to learn about last time. So …
It has been said that, "Thoughts disentangle themselves through the lips and the fingertips." That's the spirit of this weekly post, to provide the kinds of questions—the conversation starters—that can help us delve more deeply into the ideas and implications of our Sunday conversations. Use these questions to stimulate your own personal reflections, or use them to start a conversation with your family, friends and especially your Life Group, to walk with each other into becoming more fully devoted followers of Jesus, individually and as a community. You've experienced the service, now …
Hey Married Couples,
Have we got something special for you. You simply are not going to want to miss this years Great Date Escape. In just over a month we are going to broach the fascinating and seldom talked about topic of Sex. Yes, you read that correctly! Through teaching and story we have designed a weekend to inspire and encourage.
Based on the recent book by Gary Smalley and Ted Cunningham "The Language of Sex - Experiencing the Beauty of Sexual Intimacy" this interactive event is sure to rekindle the sizzle …
Have we got something special for you. You simply are not going to want to miss this years Great Date Escape. In just over a month we are going to broach the fascinating and seldom talked about topic of Sex. Yes, you read that correctly! Through teaching and story we have designed a weekend to inspire and encourage.
Based on the recent book by Gary Smalley and Ted Cunningham "The Language of Sex - Experiencing the Beauty of Sexual Intimacy" this interactive event is sure to rekindle the sizzle …
Well spring is in the air and the weather is great. Easter is around the corner and there's lots of exciting things going on around our church community.
One of the things going on that I'm excited about is the start our our Spring Short-Term Group experiences.
What is a Short-Term Group, you ask?
Well while most of our Life Groups meet regularly through out the year, these Short-Term Life Groups will be meeting for only 6 weeks beginning the week of April 15th. Our hope is that these groups will provide you with a …
One of the things going on that I'm excited about is the start our our Spring Short-Term Group experiences.
What is a Short-Term Group, you ask?
Well while most of our Life Groups meet regularly through out the year, these Short-Term Life Groups will be meeting for only 6 weeks beginning the week of April 15th. Our hope is that these groups will provide you with a …
It has been said that, "Thoughts disentangle themselves through the lips and the fingertips." That's the spirit of this weekly post, to provide the kinds of questions—the conversation starters—that can help us delve more deeply into the ideas and implications of our Sunday conversations. Use these questions to stimulate your own personal reflections, or use them to start a conversation with your family, friends and especially your Life Group, to walk with each other into becoming more fully devoted followers of Jesus, individually and as a community. You've experienced the service, now …
Want to join a group but not sure how? Then signing up for a spring Short-Term Group experience is your next step.
Beginning the week of April 15, we will be offering five different six-week-long group options for people who want to give group a try. Each group will use a different curriculum and talk through different issues together.
During these six weeks, our hope is that you will begin to experience what a Life Group is all about and will want to join a long-term Life Group at our next Life Line event in the Fall.
Check out …
Beginning the week of April 15, we will be offering five different six-week-long group options for people who want to give group a try. Each group will use a different curriculum and talk through different issues together.
During these six weeks, our hope is that you will begin to experience what a Life Group is all about and will want to join a long-term Life Group at our next Life Line event in the Fall.
Check out …
It has been said that, "Thoughts disentangle themselves through the lips and the fingertips." That's the spirit of this weekly post, to provide the kinds of questions—the conversation starters—that can help us delve more deeply into the ideas and implications of our Sunday conversations. Use these questions to stimulate your own personal reflections, or use them to start a conversation with your family, friends and especially your Life Group, to walk with each other into becoming more fully devoted followers of Jesus, individually and as a community. You've experienced the service, now …
It has been said that, "Thoughts disentangle themselves through the lips and the fingertips." That's the spirit of this weekly post, to provide the kinds of questions—the conversation starters—that can help us delve more deeply into the ideas and implications of our Sunday conversations. Use these questions to stimulate your own personal reflections, or use them to start a conversation with your family, friends and especially your Life Group, to walk with each other into becoming more fully devoted followers of Jesus, individually and as a community. You've experienced the service, now …
"Life Keys" is a weekend-long workshop designed to help you understand the unique ways God has wired you along with the specific gifts, values, passions and personality that he's blessed you with in order to be used by Him.
"Life Keys" is happening at our Glenridge Location this weekend, from Friday March 2 (7PM-9:30PM) - Saturday March 3 (9AM-4PM). Cost is $25 per person which will cover the cost of materials and food for the day, and you must register to participate. Today is the last day to register, which you can do by …
"Life Keys" is happening at our Glenridge Location this weekend, from Friday March 2 (7PM-9:30PM) - Saturday March 3 (9AM-4PM). Cost is $25 per person which will cover the cost of materials and food for the day, and you must register to participate. Today is the last day to register, which you can do by …
It has been said that, "Thoughts disentangle themselves through the lips and the fingertips." That's the spirit of this weekly post, to provide the kinds of questions—the conversation starters—that can help us delve more deeply into the ideas and implications of our Sunday conversations. Use these questions to stimulate your own personal reflections, or use them to start a conversation with your family, friends and especially your Life Group, to walk with each other into becoming more fully devoted followers of Jesus, individually and as a community. You've experienced the service, now …
It has been said that, "Thoughts disentangle themselves through the lips and the fingertips." That's the spirit of this weekly post, to provide the kinds of questions—the conversation starters—that can help us delve more deeply into the ideas and implications of our Sunday conversations. Use these questions to stimulate your own personal reflections, or use them to start a conversation with your family, friends and especially your Life Group, to walk with each other into becoming more fully devoted followers of Jesus, individually and as a community. You've experienced the service, now …
There is no doubt that this day sparks emotion. For the romantics in the crowd it is a high point in the year offering a great excuse to shower love on their partner. On the other extreme many do not buy into the hype and wonder why all the fuss. (Just don’t forget the card and chocolates). Still others actually loathe this day as it triggers emotions of regret or loss. There is no question that Valentines Day can be packed with emotion.
At Southridge we have committed ourselves to being a transformative …
At Southridge we have committed ourselves to being a transformative …
It has been said that, "Thoughts disentangle themselves through the lips and the fingertips." That's the spirit of this weekly post, to provide the kinds of questions—the conversation starters—that can help us delve more deeply into the ideas and implications of our Sunday conversations. Use these questions to stimulate your own personal reflections, or use them to start a conversation with your family, friends and especially your Life Group, to walk with each other into becoming more fully devoted followers of Jesus, individually and as a community. You've experienced the service, now …
It has been said that, "Thoughts disentangle themselves through the lips and the fingertips." That's the spirit of this weekly post, to provide the kinds of questions—the conversation starters—that can help us delve more deeply into the ideas and implications of our Sunday conversations. Use these questions to stimulate your own personal reflections, or use them to start a conversation with your family, friends and especially your Life Group, to walk with each other into becoming more fully devoted followers of Jesus, individually and as a community. You've experienced the service, now …
Throughout our lives there are ceremonies that mark important occasions, draw lines in the sand of our lives and divide our histories into "before" and "after": graduation, weddings, and others, including baptism. Baptism is an ancient Christian ritual from before the days of Jesus that has been used to symbolize the start of a person's new life with God. Join us as we celebrate with several people who have chosen to mark off their new life with Jesus in the ceremony of baptism and take a moment to reconsider where you are with Jesus Christ, …
Now that VMB has become our newest location some of you may secretly be wondering: “Who are the MB’s? I mean, I get what the V stands for but I’m really not clear on those last two letters – Mennonite Brethren? Who are they?”
If that question has been rattling around in your brain, it might come as a surprise to hear that Southridge is technically the great-great grand child of VMB. It may also be a surprise to discover that we are part of 35 other churches spread across this province …
If that question has been rattling around in your brain, it might come as a surprise to hear that Southridge is technically the great-great grand child of VMB. It may also be a surprise to discover that we are part of 35 other churches spread across this province …
Of these three words—faith, hope and love—that became the early Christian shorthand for a well-lived life with Jesus, love is easily the most popular. We use the word love, in our world, to describe our affections for a puppy or a taco or something we "Like" on Facebook. We use it to talk about our sexual encounters and our encounters of genuine friendship. But we rarely use it to mean what the Bible means when it uses the word, "love": the willingness to give up everything we have to give everyone else …
The Great Date Experiment is back…
Hey married couples. With Valentines just around the corner what better time to take stock of your marriage? How’s it going? I mean, honestly, how is it going? If you were truly transparent and you could trust the person who was asking, what would you say? Dynamic: never been better… Average: considering all that you’re facing… Bored: it’s lost its luster… Broken: we are barely holding on…
At Southridge we want to encourage and inspire …
Hey married couples. With Valentines just around the corner what better time to take stock of your marriage? How’s it going? I mean, honestly, how is it going? If you were truly transparent and you could trust the person who was asking, what would you say? Dynamic: never been better… Average: considering all that you’re facing… Bored: it’s lost its luster… Broken: we are barely holding on…
At Southridge we want to encourage and inspire …
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Action Engaging in relationships with those in need.
Participation Unifying our relationship as a church family.
Students Investing in our students from Grades 6-12.
Kids Investing in our kids from pre-school to Grade 5.
Southridge Now Stay in the loop on events and activities with weekly video news.
Twitter The current buzz about Southridge in Twitterland.
Prayer Wall Updates from our community Prayer Wall