At Southridge, we dream that every volunteer feels that they belong to a cause greater than ourselves. Therefore, we value togetherness; each of us playing a role with and for one another. We have so many amazing volunteers who are playing their role quietly in the background, working hard to create a special and unique experience for our guests. Some of these volunteers have used their unique gifts of creativity to bring our message of a fully devoted lifestyle to life. They work diligently and without any expectations and some with very …
If you attend one of our portable locations in Welland or North End, you are probably aware that we are unable to use our regular facilities at Centennial and Governor Simcoe Secondary Schools for the months of July and August due to maintenance and repairs that will be taking place.
However, you may not yet have heard our alternative summer plans for these locations. So, here you go:
NORTH END
After some initial research in the North End we were unable to find an obvious well-suited alternative facility option for our regular Sunday programs. Therefore, we went through a process …
However, you may not yet have heard our alternative summer plans for these locations. So, here you go:
NORTH END
After some initial research in the North End we were unable to find an obvious well-suited alternative facility option for our regular Sunday programs. Therefore, we went through a process …
On June 23 2012, Youth Unlimited will be having their second annual golf tournament in support of the Upper Deck - an at-risk youth ministry in the Lincoln area.
18 holes of golf with a cart, lunch & dinner, shotgun start and best-ball scramble.
Click here for more information and for the sign-up sheet.
Just wanted to say a huge thank you to a group of individuals who stepped forward when they were needed most. We have put so many hours over the past few months into creating the most welcoming and inviting environment we could for guests at our new Vineland location. We quickly realized that without a proper and equipped parking team our efforts of creating a positive First Impression for our neighbours and our guests were in jeopardy due to the congestion and chaos of the parking lot. If you build it, they will come and …
In conjunction with the launch of our new Vineland site, our Glenridge location will be moving to a single Sunday morning service at 10:00AM starting on Sunday, April 15th. This change will sync all four of our locations on the same Sunday morning schedule.
We are excited about the opportunity for our Glenridge community to come together as one location-specific church family to worship and serve on a Sunday morning!
See you all at 10:00AM on the 15th!
We are excited about the opportunity for our Glenridge community to come together as one location-specific church family to worship and serve on a Sunday morning!
See you all at 10:00AM on the 15th!
Here is an update from our ministry partner Camp Crossroads:
Camp Crossroads – Spring update:
Staff Announcements
Camp Crossroads is excited to announce that Brian & Annelisa Toews have joined our team as Property Manager and Food Services Coordinator. They officially started on March 15 and are doing a great job already.
We have also selected our staff for this summer:
SUMMER TEAM
Hannah Agler, Lindsay French, Kenny Hildebrand, Stefanie Klaesi, Jon Neufeld, Krista Ten Brinke
LIT Director - Jeff Martens (not me... ;)
Day Camp Director - David Sturtevant
BRIDGE (6 weeks of service)
Janelle Body JD Paez, Samm Reimer, …
Camp Crossroads – Spring update:
Staff Announcements
Camp Crossroads is excited to announce that Brian & Annelisa Toews have joined our team as Property Manager and Food Services Coordinator. They officially started on March 15 and are doing a great job already.
We have also selected our staff for this summer:
SUMMER TEAM
Hannah Agler, Lindsay French, Kenny Hildebrand, Stefanie Klaesi, Jon Neufeld, Krista Ten Brinke
LIT Director - Jeff Martens (not me... ;)
Day Camp Director - David Sturtevant
BRIDGE (6 weeks of service)
Janelle Body JD Paez, Samm Reimer, …
If you've been around Southridge for the past few months, I'm sure you've heard about our renovation project in Vineland in preparation for our upcoming location launch. In fact, you may have seen the articles in the last issue of Southridge Magazine talking about our partnership with VMB to launch this location together.
Well, we're already in the planning stages of our next magazine, and as our Vineland facility project is nearing completion I want to put together an article about how God has been at work throughout this project.
Here's where you come in...
…
Well, we're already in the planning stages of our next magazine, and as our Vineland facility project is nearing completion I want to put together an article about how God has been at work throughout this project.
Here's where you come in...
…
Well... The videos are finally here from last month's Vision Night celebration!
This season, rather than provide new or additional vision, we took the opportunity to stop and reflect on God's incredible faithfulness to realize His vision among us over the past 3 years. Specifically, we celebrated all that God has achieved through the '5 Heartbeats for the Future' that He gave us just over three years ago and that became the backbone of our community's strategic plan for the past 3 years.
Here are 5 videos celebrating each of the heartbeats. If you have the time, be …
This season, rather than provide new or additional vision, we took the opportunity to stop and reflect on God's incredible faithfulness to realize His vision among us over the past 3 years. Specifically, we celebrated all that God has achieved through the '5 Heartbeats for the Future' that He gave us just over three years ago and that became the backbone of our community's strategic plan for the past 3 years.
Here are 5 videos celebrating each of the heartbeats. If you have the time, be …
If you aren't already aware, this Sunday, March 11 marks the beginning of daylight savings time meaning our clocks will spring ahead by one hour at 2:00am on Sunday morning.
We just wanted to provide a helpful reminder to our entire church community to ensure that everyone not only makes it to the service on time, but also so that our volunteers are sure to set their alarms accordingly and spring out of bed ready to serve!
And in exchange for losing an hour of sleep on the weekend, why not use the extra hour of sun light on Sunday …
We just wanted to provide a helpful reminder to our entire church community to ensure that everyone not only makes it to the service on time, but also so that our volunteers are sure to set their alarms accordingly and spring out of bed ready to serve!
And in exchange for losing an hour of sleep on the weekend, why not use the extra hour of sun light on Sunday …
Hey church family!
Just want to give you an update regarding the launch of our Vineland location. We are excited to say that we have set our official launch date as Sunday, April 22nd!
As you've likely heard, the renovation project in Vineland is going amazing and is expected to be complete by Easter weekend, and so this launch date will allow us to get moved in and settled after Easter and then we will host a "soft launch" service on April 15th in preparation for the first official service the following week.
If you are …
Just want to give you an update regarding the launch of our Vineland location. We are excited to say that we have set our official launch date as Sunday, April 22nd!
As you've likely heard, the renovation project in Vineland is going amazing and is expected to be complete by Easter weekend, and so this launch date will allow us to get moved in and settled after Easter and then we will host a "soft launch" service on April 15th in preparation for the first official service the following week.
If you are …
When you shop at Zehr's, we invite you to hold on to your cash register receipts in order to help support one of our partners in ministy, Camp Crossroads. Camp Crossroads uses these receipts in a way where they are actually able to raise money to annually replace waterfront equipment (i.e. lifejackets, paddles, etc.).
If you are able to support Camp Crossroads in this way, please feel free to drop off your Zehr's receipts to the Welcome Centre or Reception desk at any one of our locations.
Contact Marlene Goertzen for more information. Thanks.
If you are able to support Camp Crossroads in this way, please feel free to drop off your Zehr's receipts to the Welcome Centre or Reception desk at any one of our locations.
Contact Marlene Goertzen for more information. Thanks.
Calling all former Vineland MB folks, Southridge Lincoln residents, and anyone who is planning to attend our new Vineland location in the spring! It's time for us to begin forming Sunday morning ministry teams that will serve alongside one another to support the launch of this location.
To that end, on Monday night we will be hosting a Vineland Volunteer Event where we can come together to hear about opportunties to get involved, meet ministry leaders, and sign up to be a part of a team.
I'm really looking forward to this event and it will be …
To that end, on Monday night we will be hosting a Vineland Volunteer Event where we can come together to hear about opportunties to get involved, meet ministry leaders, and sign up to be a part of a team.
I'm really looking forward to this event and it will be …
Over the last few weeks, you may have heard that we've added a login feature to southridge.cc.
You may have been asked to sign up so you could continue to receive 24/7 Resources by email. You may have read about it in the Magazine, or heard about it during Southridge Now.
But even if you're up to speed on all of this so far, you probably haven't had a chance to sit down with Drew Unruh or myself to hear about what exactly we're up to with the website, and why we would ask people to …
You may have been asked to sign up so you could continue to receive 24/7 Resources by email. You may have read about it in the Magazine, or heard about it during Southridge Now.
But even if you're up to speed on all of this so far, you probably haven't had a chance to sit down with Drew Unruh or myself to hear about what exactly we're up to with the website, and why we would ask people to …
Have you ever wondered why you are the way you are? Or what specific ways God might want to use you to make a difference in the world? What gifts and talents he's given you? Maybe "Life Keys" will help.
"Life Keys" is a weekend-long workshop that is all about helping you understand the unique way that 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.
The next "Life Keys" Workshop is happening …
"Life Keys" is a weekend-long workshop that is all about helping you understand the unique way that 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.
The next "Life Keys" Workshop is happening …
Here's what's happening at Southridge Now for Sunday, February 19th, 2012.
Written By Debbie Burns
While volunteering last Sunday at the front desk, I entered into casual conversation with Tim Arnold during the 2nd service. I was sharing my experience over the last 5 years at this church and one thing lead to another and the next thing I know I am being asked to put my experience on paper in the hopes that it might inspire others to get involved.
To fully appreciate this journey I must take you back to October 2006 when I first arrived at a Sunday Service with the encouragement of friends who obviously thought I …
While volunteering last Sunday at the front desk, I entered into casual conversation with Tim Arnold during the 2nd service. I was sharing my experience over the last 5 years at this church and one thing lead to another and the next thing I know I am being asked to put my experience on paper in the hopes that it might inspire others to get involved.
To fully appreciate this journey I must take you back to October 2006 when I first arrived at a Sunday Service with the encouragement of friends who obviously thought I …
I can't tell you how excited I am to announce the official launch of Southridge magazine issue 2 this Sunday, February 19th. On Sunday morning, the new magazines will be available at the Welcome Centres in each of our locations and you will want to be sure to get yours!
This issue is full of amazing stories of what God has been up to in the life of our church over the last few months and also provides a look at where God is taking us in some key areas of ministry in the season ahead. As well, we hope …
This issue is full of amazing stories of what God has been up to in the life of our church over the last few months and also provides a look at where God is taking us in some key areas of ministry in the season ahead. As well, we hope …
The Good $ense Ministry will equip you with the tools needed to be financially free, and live a life of generosity and significance. Our team would love to partner with you in getting your finances under control, managing debt, planning for the future, and giving with a generous spirit.
Whether you’re at a place where your struggling to make it to the end of the month, or you’re wondering how you can give to those in need, or anywhere in between, we invite you to take advantage of our free financial coaching.
To …
Hey Everyone,
It's so exciting to see the progress we're making as we prepare to launch our Vineland location together. With all of the changes in the facility as well as a Catalyst Team retreat this weekend (building community among the core group), God is really forming this new work in awesome ways!
I just wanted to everyone that we're asking for Future Development Fund commitment cards to be submitted to Welcome Centres TODAY - Sunday, February 12. So far we've just had a trickling of initial commitments - about 2 dozen cards totaling ~$130K …
It's so exciting to see the progress we're making as we prepare to launch our Vineland location together. With all of the changes in the facility as well as a Catalyst Team retreat this weekend (building community among the core group), God is really forming this new work in awesome ways!
I just wanted to everyone that we're asking for Future Development Fund commitment cards to be submitted to Welcome Centres TODAY - Sunday, February 12. So far we've just had a trickling of initial commitments - about 2 dozen cards totaling ~$130K …
These are the sights, sounds, and smells that I experienced tonight as I walked through the renovation at our Vineland location. It's absolutely unbelievable to see how much work has been accomplished during the last 4 weeks thanks to many volunteers and trades people from our church community contributing their time.
But there is still a lot to do and... WE NEED YOU!
With our target launch date of Easter weekend less than 2 months away, we've got a tonne of work still to do and there are many ways for you to get involved and be …
But there is still a lot to do and... WE NEED YOU!
With our target launch date of Easter weekend less than 2 months away, we've got a tonne of work still to do and there are many ways for you to get involved and be …
Three years ago we created an experience called Vision Night that gathered our community together to dream about where God was taking us and imagine who He wanted us to become in the future. It was at our first Vision Night that we introduced the idea of becoming a multi-site church, existing as one church in multiple locations, each tackling our own local anchor cause of compassion unique to our part of the Niagara Region.
Three years later, these Vision Night events have become so much more than just imagining the future. As one church in multiple locations, the opportunities …
Three years later, these Vision Night events have become so much more than just imagining the future. As one church in multiple locations, the opportunities …
Tonight we will host our third and final budget development input meeting for the 2012 Operating Budget in preparation for our Annual General Meeting happening this Sunday night. So far in the process we have had two previous input meetings reviewing last year's budget and year end results, and discussing this year's plans and projections.
Tonight we will present a draft of the 2012 Operating Budget for affirmation. If you're interested in being a part of the financial conversation we invite you to come to the Glenridge location tonight at 7:00PM.
Hope to see you there!
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Tonight we will present a draft of the 2012 Operating Budget for affirmation. If you're interested in being a part of the financial conversation we invite you to come to the Glenridge location tonight at 7:00PM.
Hope to see you there!
http://southridge.cc/…
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If you missed our Town Hall Meeting last Sunday night at our new Vineland facility, or if you know someone who wanted to be there but couldn't, here is the video of the presentation portion of the meeting.
This video provides an overview of the renovation project that we have begun in Vineland and also presents us with an opportunity to partner together financially to raise money to support this project as we prepare ourselves for what God has in store at our new Vineland location.
We invite you to take time to watch, to share the video with …
This video provides an overview of the renovation project that we have begun in Vineland and also presents us with an opportunity to partner together financially to raise money to support this project as we prepare ourselves for what God has in store at our new Vineland location.
We invite you to take time to watch, to share the video with …
Over the next ten weeks, exciting changes and renovations are happening at our new Vineland location and you can be part of the action!
We need volunteers! Right now we are ready for able-bodied workers to help with demolition, cleanup, etc. And in the weeks to come, we’ll be looking for skilled workers who can contribute some time to construction, as well as volunteers for painting, cleaning, and preparing the building for a spring launch.
There's an opportunity for everyone to be involved no matter which location you are a part of as we partner together …
We need volunteers! Right now we are ready for able-bodied workers to help with demolition, cleanup, etc. And in the weeks to come, we’ll be looking for skilled workers who can contribute some time to construction, as well as volunteers for painting, cleaning, and preparing the building for a spring launch.
There's an opportunity for everyone to be involved no matter which location you are a part of as we partner together …
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