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COMING EVENTS
All Events →- Family Movie NightFri, Feb 21When: Friday, February 21 at 6:00pm
Where: The Lodge
Family Movie Night is Friday, Feb. 21, at 6:00pm in the Lodge. $4 a person/$15 a family for a hotdog & popcorn dinner. Bring cookies to share! - Southwood Women RetreatFri, Mar 13When: Friday, March 13 at 4:00pm
Where: The Vision Retreat Center, Huntsville, AL
Enjoy a time of rest in God and connection with women in the faith at the upcoming Women's Retreat. We'll gather at The Vision Retreat Center from Friday, March 13- Sunday, March 15 and focus on building "The Prayerful Life." If you have questions, you may contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Register at southwood.org/womensretreat. - Parent CafeTue, Mar 24When: Tuesday, March 24 at 6:00pm
Where: The Lodge
TOPIC: How do I know if my child is growing a real faith? It’s fair to say that a majority of us have struggled with this question at some point. Join us as we eat dinner together in the Lodge and discuss this meaningful but difficult question.
Parent Cafés are designed to be a time to discuss different topics that are struggles for most people who are in parenting roles, as we share meals and conversations while discovering together that we are not alone on this journey called parenting. The word CAFÉ is an acronym for what the evening is designed to accomplish. This is an environment designed for us to C-onnect, A-cknowledge that we don’t have it all together, F-ocus on what really matters, and E-ncourage each other. In short, this is an evening designed to support, encourage, and help equip each other for this parenting journey.
Last Sunday
- Praying for the People of God | Will Spink
- Our Eyes Are Upon You (3 of 10), Nehemiah 1
ARTICLES AND UPDATES
2020 Officer Candidates
Age: 38
Membership: 10 years
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Pastor’s Note: Praying for a Christmas Miracle
These past few weeks in the Minor Prophets have been hard but good for me. They have hurt in a healing way. God has called my heart out and called my heart home. The list of idols He has shown me in my life has grown (I had to get a bigger notepad), and so has the assurance of his unending… [more]
To Us a Child Is Born: Advent Devotionals from Classic Christmas Passages
The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. … For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,… [more]
Southwood Global Missions
There is more to missions than sending money for the support of missionaries on the field — so much more. At least, that is the way we think about missions here at Southwood. Like many churches, we provide financial resources for missionaries so that they can advance the Gospel in… [more]
Pastors Note: I Need Prayer
I hate sensationalized headlines. As a former journalist, I find such “click bait” quite frustrating. But I decided that the headline above isn’t sensationalized; it’s just true. I need prayer. I haven’t received a bad medical diagnosis; I love my wife; I’m thankful to be… [more]
Session Update
The Session rejoices in the many ways we see God working to connect us to one another and grow us in Gospel Community this fall. We encourage you to lean in to your new small groups and your Connect Communities and pray with us for those still seeking to develop those vital relationships.… [more]
My Cat Thinks I’m Bono
I have a cat named Aslan. He’s an apple head Siamese. He’s 14 years old, and regardless of what you may think about cats versus dogs, he is an incredible pet. I’m convinced that Aslan thinks that I’m a rock star - rock star on the level of Bono. Wherever I go, whatever I do,… [more]
Behold the 20th Anniversary
I remember starting my sophomore year in college in 1999. That fall semester was so much fun. I’d figured out my way around a new city, a new school, and an eclectic group of friends. My confidence was high and my optimism was off the charts. It was a good year. There were at least… [more]
The Greatest Story Ever Told
It’s no surprise why our Southwood Kids’ environments are named Discover, Explore, and Journey. In August, our Southwood Kids embarked upon an exciting adventure through God’s big story: His plan to save sinners with His Son, Jesus. And, because the story of Jesus did not begin… [more]