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with Rev. Matt Gearke
April 26, 2020
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tue01apr5:00 pm6:00 pm5:00 pm - 6:00 pm(GMT-05:00) A Lenten Yoga Journey
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Come experience Lent in a fresh new way … through the gentle practice of yoga set to contemplative Christian music. No experience necessary, just bring a
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Come experience Lent in a fresh new way … through the gentle practice of yoga set to contemplative Christian music. No experience necessary, just bring a mat and an open heart! Suggested donation of $10, half of which will go towards local mission work. Tuesdays, 5-6pm in the Chapel at Southminster.
March 18: Wilderness/Woe
March 25: Willingness
April 1: Witness
April 8: Welcome
April 15: Wonder
April 22: Wellspring
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April 1, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
wed02apr6:30 pm8:00 pm6:30 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Mom Night Out
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Join us for dinner! We’ll all pay separately, but Southminster will pick-up the tip! Please RSVP by the day before if you can, but last
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Join us for dinner! We’ll all pay separately, but Southminster will pick-up the tip! Please RSVP by the day before if you can, but last minute for this one should be just fine. We hope you can join us! Email Jill@spcah.org for questions and details. Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 6:30PM. We’ll be at the Arlington Heights location. 1035 S Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
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April 2, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
thu03apr7:00 pm8:00 pm7:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Lead, Listen, ShareCreation Care Event
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HOW WILL RECENT POLITICAL CHANGES AFFECT THE ENVIRONMENT? Dan Huntsha, the North and West Suburbs Senior Outreach Coordinator for Faith in Place,
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HOW WILL RECENT POLITICAL CHANGES AFFECT THE ENVIRONMENT?
Dan Huntsha, the North and West Suburbs Senior Outreach Coordinator for Faith in Place, is presenting “Lead, Listen, and Share”. Dan will share information about legislation in the areas of clean transportation, clean buildings, and clean energy. He will also provide funding updates on solar panels and geothermal energy. We are seeking your feedback!
Come join us on Thursday, April 3 at 7:00 pm.
The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it. — Genesis 2:15
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April 3, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
sun06apr11:15 am12:15 pm11:15 am - 12:15 pm(GMT-05:00) Goin' Fishin'~ Fishing for PeopleGIFT Hour
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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
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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.
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.
Relevance, relevance, relevance!
Hell doesn’t work anymore.
Never judging or condemning. Always inviting!
March 23: You’ve got to love to fish.
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
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.
Let’s discover the joy of going fishing for people together!
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April 6, 2025 11:15 am - 12:15 pm(GMT-05:00)
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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
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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!
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May 4, 2025 11:15 am - 12:15 pm(GMT-05:00)
sat10may8:30 am1:00 pm8:30 am - 1:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Spring Sabbath Retreat for WomenSing a New Song!
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Sing A New Song! Saturday, May 10, 8:30-1:00pm in the Chapel at Southminster. Somewhere deep inside our souls is a new melody we’d like to hear … a new
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Sing A New Song!
Saturday, May 10, 8:30-1:00pm in the Chapel at Southminster.
Somewhere deep inside our souls is a new melody we’d like to hear … a new rhythm we’d like to adopt … a new harmony we’d like to call our own. Let’s explore the newness of spring in our lives together … and sing a new song!
Our morning retreat, led by Kari Sealund and Kathy Gudonis, includes an inspirational soul walk, creative arts time, exploration of various spiritual practices, meaningful sharing and yes, singing! We’ll end with lunch and fellowship time.
Cost, $25. RSVP by Sunday, May 4 to kari@spcah.org
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May 10, 2025 8:30 am - 1:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
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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
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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!
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May 18, 2025 11:15 am - 12:15 pm(GMT-05:00)
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How hard is it for you to invite Jesus to stay with you? For the disciples on their way to Emmaus, it was an act of radical hospitality. They felt compelled by their burning hearts to extend an invitation to Jesus to stay with them. Jesus accepted their invitation and in the end it was Jesus who hosted them. Jesus isn’t a single serving friend but rather a constant companion who is always with us.