ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Southwood Men’s Retreat
Southwood’s annual Men’s Retreat will be September 15-16 at Joe Wheeler State Park. We’re planning a great weekend, including golf, an excellent speaker, and good times of fellowship. The cost will be $100. If finances are an issue, please email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Click here to register.
COMING EVENTS
All Events →- Family Movie NightFri, Aug 18When: Friday, August 18 at 6:00pm
Where: The Lodge
All are invited! Popcorn and Grilled Hotdogs provided ($4 person or $15 family). Trolls the Movie will be shown Bring a finger friendly (peanut free) dessert to share. - Youth Parent Night (Jr. and Sr. Crew members)Sun, Aug 20When: Sunday, August 20 at 6:00pm
Where: The Lodge 1000 Carl T. Jones Drive Huntsville, AL 35802
Come learn about your student's involvement in Jr. and/or Sr. Crew. 6-6:30 followed by parent meeting for 7-12 grade parents. - Youth Parent Night (7-12 grades)Sun, Aug 20When: Sunday, August 20 at 6:30pm
Where: The Lodge 1000 Carl T. Jones Drive Huntsville, AL 35802
Come learn about your student's involvement in Jr. and Sr. High ministry. 6:30-7:30pm. Coffee and dessert provided. - Southwood Men’s Retreat Day 1Fri, Sep 15When: Friday, September 15 at 6:00pm
Where: Joe Wheeler State
Southwood’s annual Men’s Retreat will be September 15-16 at Joe Wheeler State Park. We’re planning a great weekend, including golf, an excellent speaker, and good times of fellowship. The retreat begins at 6:00pm on Friday and ends approximately 1:00pm on Saturday. The cost will be $100. If finances are an issue, please email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Go to http://www.southwood.org/mensretreat to register. - Southwood Men’s Retreat Day 2Sat, Sep 16When: Saturday, September 16 at 8:00am
Where: Joe Wheeler State Park
Southwood’s annual Men’s Retreat will be September 15-16 at Joe Wheeler State Park. We’re planning a great weekend, including golf, an excellent speaker, and good times of fellowship. The retreat begins at 6:00pm on Friday and ends approximately 1:00pm on Saturday. The cost will be $100. If finances are an issue, please email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Go to http://www.southwood.org/mensretreat to register.
Last Sunday
- First Things First | Will Spink
- Luke: Good News of Great Joy for All People (35 of 50), Luke 11:1-4
ARTICLES AND UPDATES
Pastor’s Note
Lord, Teach Us to Pray
Have you ever told someone that you would pray for something and then completely neglected to do so? Me, too. I’m sure there are a variety of reasons this happens to us, including mere forgetfulness. But one of the reasons that…
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Core Commitments: Christ-Centered
We are committed to being Christ-Centered
The grace of God has been most fully shown to us in his Son, Jesus Christ, and God’s kingdom is not advanced without focusing on Jesus, the King. This means giving glory to Jesus, proclaiming the good news of his… [more]
Southwood Women
Southwood’s new Women’s Ministry is launching this fall. Our heart is to see every woman using her unique gifts to engage in the life of the church and to serve alongside others in Southwood’s ministries. We desire to care for our women and enable them to be the life-givers God… [more]
What are Small Groups?
If you hang around Southwood for very long, you will no doubt hear about small groups. They have been a critical component of our vision for the church from the very beginning. In fact, you will hear more about them very soon as we approach our sign-up period, which we call… [more]
There really is a Job for Everyone
Jobs For Life is right around the corner, and we are so excited about our class this fall! I am writing this article from my kitchen table while on maternity leave, and I feel a bit disconnected from everything. Maybe you feel that way, too? Summer has meant different schedules and… [more]
General Assembly and Southwood
Three Southwood elders – Ron Clegg, Ray Sheppard, and I – had the privilege of participating in this year’s PCA General Assembly, the annual meeting of our denomination. While lengthy church meetings may not sound enjoyable, it is a great opportunity to see how God is at work… [more]
Leadership Training Class: Equipping Everyone to Lead
Have you ever considered leading a small group but felt you wouldn’t know what to do? Have you wanted to understand more about the Bible to benefit conversations with friends? Have you desired to use your gifts to serve the church but felt uncertain as to what gifts you had or where… [more]
Pastor’s Note
Saying Yes (or No) to Serving Opportunities
Is it merely over-spiritualizing to say that God has at Southwood the exact people He wants with the exact strengths and weaknesses, gifts and experiences? Not from the perspective of I Corinthians 12. In that chapter… [more]
Southwood’s Core Commitments
The Alabama football team under the leadership of Nick Saban may run lots of different plays with lots of different players, but every Saturday we expect to see a disciplined, hard-nosed, tough team on the field. The Beatles have played many different songs, but we consistently recognize… [more]