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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

Advent Series starts 11/24

“the ROCK, the ROAD, and the RABBI” Come to the Land Where it all Began

Please join us starting Sunday, Nov 24^th at 11:15 AM in the Pierce Room.

Optional books available at Southminster Central staring Sunday, Nov 17th. Suggested Donation: $8.00.

Questions? SPC Contact: Bob or Kathy Erickson by Email

Kathie Lee Gifford invites you to join her as she visits sites in Israel that have impacted her life. As she shares her story, Rabbi Jason Sobel, a messianic Jewish rabbi who was trained in the ancient rabbinical way, provides fascinating background into the language, culture and heritage making the New Testament come alive.

In this four-session video series and small group discussion, you can walk with Kathie on her journey through the spiritual foundations of her faith. You’ll learn more about the Rock (Jesus Christ), explore the Road (Israel), and dig deeper into the Bible with the Rabbi (God’s Word).

Something profound happens when we follow along the ancient path in the actual places where Jesus was born, where He taught, healed, lived, died and where He was resurrected into heaven.

Week One: Bethlehem ~ Where it all began Click for Video, Handout & Map of Holy Land in Jesus’ Time

Week Two: Nazareth ~ The early years Click for Video & Handout

Past G.I.F.T. Series
Video Recordings

Through My Eyes

On November 17th, our Rainbow Conversation Team presented an edited version of the video “Through My Eyes” which provides an honest look at the lives and struggles of young LGBTQ+ Christians. Created for Christians by Christians, Through My Eyes tackles one of the most controversial topics today with compassion and sensitivity, shining new light on the debate for people on both sides. For those of you who were unable to attend the viewing and discussion in November, click here for the link to the video.

You can find the complete 45-minute version of Through My Eyes on YouTube.

Protect God’s Creation

The Lausanne Movement is an international platform for Christians leaders who gather to promote worldwide Christian missions. The Lausanne Movement considers climate change to be a crisis that requires immediate action by Christians. Caring for God’s Creation is a biblical command and an essential part of following Jesus. On November 10 the Creation Care Team presented a portion of the Lausanne Movement’s series, entitled “Lausanne Global Classroom: Creation Care”. We encourage you to watch the other portions of the series on youtube. Search for Lausanne Movement: Creation Care on youtube. Click Here for the portion of the series that we showed on November 10, for those of you who were unable to attend.

Breathe – A video by Rob Bell

GIFT Hour: 11:15 AM this Sunday, November 3rd after worship.

BREATHE (Rob Bell): Do you ever think about taking a breath? Have you thought about your breath from a spiritual perspective? A rabbi once stated that saying the name of God, Y-H-V-H, could be compared with the sounds of breathing. Click Here for the video and handout, regarding our breathing. Learn how an awareness of each breath we take can slow us down and connect us with our LORD and Savior.

Reformation Sunday ~ Martin Luther

GIFT Hour: 11:15 AM Sunday, October 27, Reformation Sunday after worship.

By putting his faith in the Bible as God’s Word over church teachings, Luther “Rediscovered God and Changed the World”. Metaxas says so much of our secular modern world started from this questioning of church authority. Dennis plans to focus on the critical years of 1517 to 1523.

My hope and prayer is that other people knowledgeable about Luther will be present and share their comments on Luther.

Click Here for Video & Handout

Cloud of Witness Testimonies

Cloud of Witness Testimonies on Sundays August 4 and August 11

Two faith stories will be shared. In the past, we have been blessed when people share their stories—please come, listen, and be encouraged by these stories of trusting in God. For those unable to attend we will record the presentations and provide the link in the eblast and on the website:

August 4 11:15 AM: Cheryl Warmann’s faith story Click Here for Video

August 11 11:15 AM Kathy Gudonis’ faith story Click Here for Video

Creation Care Movie

The Earth, God’s beautiful Creation, is in grave danger. Millions of species are at risk of extinction in the next few decades. Almost half of our planet’s forests have been felled. Trillions of dollars each year are spent on rebuilding for extreme weather events, which are now commonplace.The potential for crisis is real, but the situation is not hopeless! The documentary, Our Planet: Our Business, focuses on the key role business must play in saving the planet. We all can step up to pledge to protect God’s Creation!

CLICK HERE to watch this documentary!