Awana Clubs:
Children were a vital part of Jesus’ ministry on earth and several times in Scripture we see how important children are to God. Mark 10:4 says, “Let the little children come to Me. Don’t stop them. For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.”
At Southside, we minister to children through the AWANA program. AWANA is for children kindergarten through 5th grade. The name AWANA stands for Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed from II Timothy 2:15.
AWANA meets on Wednesday nights from 6-8pm October through April and provides a setting for kids to learn Bible verses, hear Bible stories, and of course, play games!
If you are interested in joining our team or getting your kids involved, email or call our commander, David Roach. For more information on AWANA visit the AWANA website, www.awana.org.
Contact: David Roach 608-8520 or AWANA”at”southsidews.org
Motheread:
Southside is beginning a community initiative to help our neighbors build and advance a “culture of literacy” by working with parents and guardians to promote the reading of books in the home. Literacy — the ability to read, write and communicate clearly — will strongly set a child’s path of success in school and consequently, in life.
We’ll work to help encourage and spark reading not just in the schools but at home. This program’s reach extends beyond the typical tutoring session with a child but rather the participants are parent/guardians themselves as we inspire homes where reading and engagement in family reading are commonplace. Early support of family literacy serves to build a strong foundation for learning.
Only 39% of parents nationally read to their children on a regular basis. In our own community, many children enter a classroom for the first time having had few or no experiences with books at home. By working together, we can change these facts. We strive to incorporate family reading awareness, encouragement and books into networks and services that already touch the lives of families.
For more information about volunteering for this ministry please contact the below email.
Contact: Literacy “at” Southsidews.org
Ladies Bible Study (AM Study):
The Thursday morning Ladies Bible Study meets from 10:30am-12pm every Thursday at the home of Greg and Christi Barnes. Childcare is provided. The study format is informal and women are encouraged to come no matter where we are in the study. We begin with prayer and proceed to the study, which consists of a book that we are working through or a book of the Bible. There are written study guides, but no work is required to be a participant. The summer takes a different tack as we take turns sharing scriptures that are meaningful to us. All women and their friends are welcome. If you have questions please call Lee Hatling.
Contact: Lee Hatling at 996-7074
Southside Worship Team:
The worship team consists of people who have a talent for music and a heart to worship our Lord. That unique blend lends itself to worship that is centered on the mission of Southside and the needs of it’s congregation and community. We welcome all people to come and be part of the team. If you have a desire to be a part of this ministry, please call Lee Hatling or Matt Dickerson.
Contact: Lee Hatling at 996-7074 or Matt Dickerson at 725-0564
King’s Thrift:
King’s Thrift Exists to be a Blessing to the Waughtown Community in Three Ways:
1. To provide a clean, safe shop where folks can get what they need cheap!
2. To become a mercy ministry outpost where Christians can pour themselves out on behalf of the poor and oppressed.
3. To bring lost and hurting people into contact with the King of Kings through acts of service and mercy.
We are not just a thrift store!
Contact: Tim Brieaddy at (336-705-6553) or kingsthrift@gmail.com
