G.I.F.T. (Growing in Faith Together)
What questions do you wrestle with in your faith? How can you deepen your relationship with God? What are we called to do in this world as Christians? This is a time when adults of all ages gather together to learn, share, and grow in their faith. A variety of different series and opportunities are planned throughout the year and are offered from different ministries within Southminster like Creation Care, Discipling, Mission & Social Justice.
G.I.F.T. Classes
Why was Jesus Death and Resurrection Necessary?
2 POST-EASTER DISCUSSION GIFT HOURS MAY 4 & 18: We will meet after worship at 11:15 in the Pierce Room.
The book of Romans is the most deeply theological book in the New Testament. It can be difficult to understand. This book launched the Reformation in the early 16th century when Martin Luther’s search for peace with God resulted in a personal epiphany.
A key verse for Luther’s light-bulb-moment was:
Romans 1:17a
For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last,
A presentation by the Rev. Kent Organ on Romans inspired Dennis Rich to study this book more deeply. This led him to focus on Chapters 5, 6, and 7. We will discuss key verses from these chapters. Our hope is that all attendees will be blessed and that each of us come away with deeper insights into our Christian faith.
Please consider attending!
Past G.I.F.T. Series
Video Recordings
Featured Speaker from a Cloud of Witness Faith Stories
Has your faith journey been characterized by a few very pivotal events? Or were there many? Was it a gentle journey or even a bit dramatic? Do you believe you have more destinations on your journey? How did 30+ year SPC member Kathy Gudonis become the spiritual leader we know today who leads spiritual yoga classes and Women’s Retreats and so much more? Learn from and be inspired by her as Kathy describes her interesting journey and the points in her life when her faith grew by leaps and bounds. See for yourself:
Link to Kathy Gudonis August 14, 2024
Jerusalem: Crucifixion and Resurrection
Join us on April 13th for another segment from “The Rock, The Road, & The Rabbi”
Kathy Lee Gifford and Rabbi Jason Sobel take us to locations in today’s Jerusalem. They discuss important events in Jesus’ final days as he suffered, died and rose from the dead three days later. The process of his arrest, trial, procession to Golgotha, and crucifixion bear striking parallels to the Roman procession known as the triumph. We rejoice in the triumph of new life that Jesus offers us through faith in his sacrifice on the cross for our sins and the promise that his resurrection offers us. Click here for Video & Handout.
Goin’ Fishin’ ~ Fishing for People
GIFT – Growing in Faith Together – means Goin’ Fishin’!
Our GIFT time following worship in Lent will focus on the imperative of invitational evangelism – on inviting others to the good news of God’s love in Jesus Christ that we have experienced. As Jesus called his first disciples with an invitation they couldn’t refuse, so He calls us:
Follow me, and I will teach you to fish for people!
Our pastor Chuck Mize is excited to lead the first three sessions in this series, on March 9, 16, and 23. As they say, The Christian faith is more caught than taught. Here is the series:
Goin’ Fishin’ – Fishing for People
The Imperative of Invitational Evangelism Today
Scripture texts: Mark 1:16-20; Matthew 28:16-20
March 9: You’ve got to know your lake: it’s not our grandparents’ church anymore. Click Here for Video
Our changing culture and the place of the church in society.
Christendom has ended. Why that’s a good thing.
What are the things that don’t change?
March 16: Don’t forget your tackle and bait. Click Here for Video
Relevance, relevance, relevance!
Hell doesn’t work anymore.
Never judging or condemning. Always inviting!
March 23: You’ve got to love to fish. Click Here for Video
For us, the fish are people. If you don’t love them, they’ll never be caught.
Forget glittering generalities. Make it personal.
Have a plan and work it. Never give up!
March 30: Kathy & Bob Erickson will be presenting their efforts to establish relationships in their community.
April 6: Going Fishing, Reflect Light Click Here for Video & Handout
Pastor Adam Hamilton offers practical thoughts on how we can share our faith by building relationships in non-threatening ways. People without a church do not want doctrine, they want to see people who care about them and who make the world a better place. What would you like people to say about our church? Come and brainstorm ideas based upon what Adam shares with us.
Rainbow Conversation ~ Two Week Series
During the GIFT hours on February 2nd and 9th, the Rainbow Conversation Team will present a two-part series focusing on the most misunderstood, at-risk, and controversial sector of the LGBTQ+ community – those who are Transgender.
Through informative and powerful videos followed by discussion, we hope to shed more light on what it means to be transgender and how we, as a church, can be more open and affirming. We encourage you to join us for this important conversation. We dedicate this series to all the colorful birds.
In case you missed it, Transgender Week 1 ~ Click for Video
In case you missed it, Transgender Week 2 ~ Click for Video
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