Southern Hills Church Online Newsletter

See Dave Ramsey at Southern Hills Church!

2009-09-04T16:52:00.001-07:00

Total Money Makeover Live!

In this five-hour event, Dave presents the proven plan that has helped millions of people take back control of their money. If you're married, this information will get you and your spouse on the same page when it comes to your money. If you're single, Dave will walk you through the tools you need to stay financially focused.

In The Total Money Makeover LIVE!, Dave shares personal experiences, stories and information not found elsewhere in this setting! It is packed with humor, energy and incredible information ... and that's why it has become the country's number-one event on personal finance.

Plan now to attend this life-changing event!

Call the church office at 605-371-2065 for details and ticket information. Tickets for this five hour event are only $25!

Change your future, today!

Car Show & Shine

2009-06-06T16:00:00.000-07:00

SOUTHERN HILLS CHURCH
CAR SHOW & SHINE

Southern Hills Parking Lot
3400 East 49th Street
Sioux Falls, South Dakota

June 20, 2009
4:00 – 8:00 P.M. W/Cruise To Follow

Music By: “Big Red Rawkit Riot”
Food available on site!
$5.00 Registration Fee
To register: 605-371-2065
or sohills@midconetwork.com

Gift Certificates for the best car in each class!
Pre WWII & 40’s
50’s & 60’s
70’s & 80”s
90’s & Up

Come and join in the fun!

2nd Annual Rummage Sale

2009-06-04T19:00:00.000-07:00

Hello Friends,

This weekend is SHUMC's Outreach Team's biggest fundraiser of the year and we hope you'll participate! Our 2nd Annual Rummage Sale is this Saturday, June 6th from 8-3p.m.

Drop off your items on Friday, June 5th from 5-7p.m. at the Outreach Center entrance. Remember to have your items priced PRIOR to bringing them to the church. This will greatly speed up our setting up process.

Then come back on Saturday and shop! Or tell your friends and neighbors to stop by between 8 and 3p.m.!!! For your convenience, I have some text below containing basic info. that you could cut and copy into an invitational email and send on to the people in your email list...

If you are interested in bringing a baked good/treat to sell as well - we would gladly accept that as well!

We could use volunteers, in particular:

Friday night during drop off to make sure that everything is ready to go... If you are interested, just show up at 5p.m. on Friday, ready to help out!
or Saturday clean up... show up at 3p.m. to help pack and load and then transport left over items to Goodwill!

Thanks so much everyone for your support! We really appreciate it!

Jen Abels

Invitational Text

Saturday, June 6th from 8-3p.m.
Southern Hills 2nd Annual Rummage Sale

Come to this huge rummage sale where you'll find plenty of children and adult clothing, books, household items, electronics, miscellaneous yard equipment/tools, toys, and much, much more! Convenient location with lots of parking!!!! All proceeds support the ministries of Southern Hills!

Southern Hills Outreach Center
3400 East 49th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(near the intersection of 49th and Southeastern Ave.)
Call 371-2065 for more info.

Invite-A-Friend Sunday

2009-04-22T14:21:00.000-07:00

Friends,

Do you want to do something to help your church in a very significant way? If you do, please invite you friends, families, and nieghbors to our church activities on Sunday, April 26, 2009.

You will be able to invite them to:

A great cantata called "Come To The Cross" that will be performed at both services.
A pancake feed sponsored by the Soul Cafe Men's Breakfast. We will be serving from 8:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. A free-will offering will be accepted.
The Community Bloodmobile will be on our lot taking blood donations. Plan to save a life by giving one unit of blood. You can really make a difference when you donate blood.

Stretch out of your comfort zone and invite someone to come with you. Offer to pick them up, if necessary.

In the Master's service,
Steve

Town Hall for Hope Promotional Video #2

2009-04-14T02:00:00.000-07:00

Town Hall for Hope Promotional Video #1

2009-04-11T02:00:00.001-07:00

Scrapbookers on Fire

2009-04-10T01:00:00.000-07:00

In honor of National Scrapbook Day, and in order to help our youth raise money for a mission trip to Canada, the first annual "Scrapbookers on Fire" event will be held on April 24-25 at Southern Hills Church and Outreach Center in Southeast Sioux Falls (3400 E 49th St, near Laurel Oak Park & Ronning Library - north side of 49th St). All proceeds will go toward funding our youth mission trip to Canada this June.

Friday, April 24 6:30 pm to 2 am

Saturday, April 25 9 am to 12 am

Registration: Registration will begin at 6:30 pm on Friday. Youth group members will be available to assist you bringing in your items and unloading them from your vehicles. Each scrapbooker will have their own table.

Prizes: There will be great door prizes throughout the weekend as well as contests.

Food: All meals for the event will be provided. Milk, juice, and coffee will be provided for breakfast. For all other meals, tea, lemonade, and water will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own snacks, but no alcoholic beverages are allowed.

Lodging: Lodging is not provided, however, there are several options in Sioux Falls.

For further information or questions, please contact Kerri Huber, 371-0928 (H) or by email: kerri.huber@sio.midco.net. Registration deadline is April 18, 2009. Payment is required at the time of registration. if you are registering with a group of friends, please note that on your form so that we can ensure that you are sitting together.

[UPDATED] To request a registration form please contact Kerri Huber at the phone number or email listed above, or pick one up at the church office.

Cost:

Friday, April 24 (6:30 pm to 2 am) - $25
Saturday, April 25 (9 am to 12 am) - $40
Friday and Saturday, April 24 & 25 - $60

Registration: Send registrations and cash or check to Kerri Huber, Scrapbookers on Fire, 3510 S. Matthew Dr, Sioux Falls, SD 57103. Deadline for Registrations is Saturday, April 18th. Payment is required with registration in order to reserve your space. Limited space is available so turn in your registration early.

Directions: On I-229, take Cliff Ave Exit 4. If coming from I-29, turn right (south) on S Cliff Ave. If coming from I-90, turn left on S Cliff Ave. Drive 1/2 mile (up the hill) and turn left on E 49th St. Drive 1.2 miles. Southern Hills Church is located between Southeastern Dr and Kris Dr. The church is on the left (north side of 49th St). You're in the neighborhood if you see Ronning Library, John Harris Elementary or Laurel Oaks Park/Pool.

Click here to see a map!

Light a fire to your creativity!

Get your girlfriends together for a great time and a great cause!

Get Connected with the Town Hall for Hope

2009-04-09T07:00:00.000-07:00

Here are some great ways you can connect with other people who are interested in, or involved with, the upcoming Town Hall for Hope.

Town Hall for Hope is your opportunity to sit down with people in your community for a nationwide town hall meeting led by Dave Ramsey. Thousands of venues across the country will host the event, broadcasting Dave's live presentation. In the opening half hour, Dave will offer straight talk about the economy, recession, foreclosures and more. He'll carefully explain where we've come from, where we are now, and what we should be doing with our money during this time. Then, Dave will spend an hour answering your questions live!

To visit the official website go to www.townhallforhope.com.

Visit the official Town Hall for Hope blog.

Join the Town Hall for Hope online community.

Find the Town Hall for Hope group on Facebook.

Follow Town Hall for Hope on Twitter.

Check out the official Town Hall for Hope channel on YouTube.

Or help us spread the word on your own blog or website by picking up a link to advertise the event here. And don't forget to mention that we are hosting this event at Southern Hills Church, where we'll be viewing it on our projection screen in the celebration space.

Join us on Thursday, April 23rd, at 7 pm for this free event. For more information call the Southern Hills Church office at 605-371-2065, or learn more here.

Holy Week Events

2009-04-08T17:54:00.000-07:00

Friends,

We have an exciting Holy Week schedule put together for 2009! I pray that you will attend as many of the services as possible to strengthen your relationship with God and with your brothers and sisters in the faith.

Thursday, April 9, 2009
Holy Thursday - "Images of Holy Week" - 7:30 P.M.
This service will include Holy Communion and take a look at the "footwashing," the betrayal of Jesus, and the trial of Jesus. Actors will play the parts of the characters in this drama. Join us for a very meaningful worship service!

Friday, April 10, 2009
Good Friday - "The Way of the Cross" - Noon & 7:00 P.M.
This service is based on the stations of the cross and is very quiet and introspective in nature. It will include scripture, reflection, and prayer. Join us for a worship that will have great impact in your faith journey!

Saturday, April 11, 2009
Easter Eve - "Witnesses" - 7:00 P.M.
The Southern Hills "Youth on Fire" are presenting this service to honor God by looking at some of the witnesses to Jesus' life and ministry. Youth and adults are acting out the part of the "witnesses." Come and celebrate Easter with the Southern Hills Youth!

Sunday, April 12, 2009
Easter Celebrations - 9:00 & 11:15 A.M.
The Southern Hills Choir will be sharing a message in music for both the 9:00 A.M. and the 11:15 A.M. Easter Celebrations this year! "Friends" will be leading worship for the "Hills Alive" Easter Celebration! You are invited to join your brothers and sisters in Christ as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ!

I pray that this Holy Week will be a blessin to you and yours and that we can bring honor and glory to God through worship this week. I look forward to being with you all!

In the Master's service,
Steve

Town Hall for Hope hosted by Southern Hills Church

2009-04-08T04:28:00.000-07:00

Connect with families across the nation for a truly radical message: HOPE.

Tired of hearing the fear, doom and gloom that’s filling the airwaves? Join Dave Ramsey for a nationwide town hall meeting and discover what’s happening with the economy, how we got here, and where we’re going. Plus, Dave will answer your questions live throughout the event!

Join us for this free event April 23 at 7:00 p.m. CDT at Southern Hills Church as we stand together to reignite the fire of hope!

Learn more!

For more information on this event please contact the Southern Hills Church office at 605-371-2065.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

2009-03-30T02:26:00.001-07:00

You're Invited to...
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

When:
Saturday, April 4th
10:00 am

Where:
Southern Hills Church
3400 E. 49th Street
605-371-2065

Cost:
$4 per child in advance
$5 per child at the door
Adults free!!

*** Stop by or call the church office to reserve your tickets.

Crafts
Breakfast
Games with prizes
Egg hunt
Puppet Show
Picture with the Easter Bunny

We're looking forward to seeing you there!!

SHUMC Staff Christmas Contribution

2008-12-07T14:09:00.000-08:00

Seasons Greetings!

As you all know, SHUMC is truly blessed with an exceptionally dedicated and talented staff and December has traditionally been the time of year we honor and reward all their hard work throughout the year.

Our congregation has been very generous in the past with the contributions we make towards a staff Christmas bonus and I am writing to ask each of you to consider a contribution again this year.

Envelopes for this purpose can be found in your Sunday programs throughout the month and a box to place your contribution is located on the main table as you enter the Church.

I realize there are many things that compete for your financial attention this time of year, but also realize each of you appreciate the great effort our SHUMC staff make each and every day on our behalf. Thanks to each of you and best wishes for a wonderful holiday season!

Bruce Norton

NOTE TIME CHANGE FOR CHURCH SCHOOL AND WORSHIP SERVICE ON NOVEMBER 23RD

2008-11-20T15:27:00.000-08:00

Friends,

This Sunday, November 23rd our Church School Classes will meet at 9:30 A.M. and we will have one worship service at 10:30 A.M. (Only). The quilt auction will follow the worship service. At noon we will have a potluck dinner in the MPR room. Please bring a dish to share. Table service and drinks will be provided. Hanging Of the Greens will follow the potluck.

See you Sunday!

In the Master's service,
Steve

One more thing!

This Sunday will be the last change you have to bring items for the Warmth 4 Winter Mission.

They are especially in need of warm coats. Please check your closets and donate what you can.

Thanks for helping those in need.

Bloodmobile at Southern Hills this Sunday

2008-10-10T12:35:00.000-07:00

Along with our Pancake Breakfast, the Bloodmobile will be at Southern Hills Church this Sunday from 8:20 am until 12:30 pm. They may be there a little later if they are busy. We currently have 17 people signed up and we can accommodate 50+ people for the time they will be there. We have no one scheduled between 8:40 am and 10 am, or from 11:10 am to 12 pm. This would be a GREAT time for some new donors to step up and give it a try. Come and eat some pancakes, waffles, and sausage before you donate! When you donate a pint of blood you help at least 3 people who really need it. Requirements are that you must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, feel healthy on donation day, and know what medications you are currently taking. The whole process takes about 20 minutes. This is a tremendous outreach opportunity for our church community. Please take advantage of it!

For more information you can contact the church office at 371-2065 or email them at sohills@midconetwork.com.

Upcoming Events

2008-09-21T19:33:00.000-07:00

Hi Friends!

Here are some of the upcoming events at Southern Hills! I hope you will put them all on your calendar and make them a priority.

See you in worship and Sunday School on Sunday!

Stewardship, Estate Planning &

Other Ways To Give Seminar

Sunday, September 28, 2008

Southern Hills Church Multi-Purpose Room

10:00 A.M.

Speaker:Bruce L. Blumer, Executive Director

Dakotas United Methodist Foundation

Everyone is invited to attend!

STEWARDSHIP EMPHASIS FALL 2008

Sundays ~ October 5, 12, 19, 26, 2008

Multi-Purpose Room

10:00 A.M.

Stewardship Emphasis ~ 10:00-10:40 A.M.

TOPICS: Stewardship Myths, New Stewardship Paradigm,

Theology Of Stewardship, Your Money Autobiography

2009 Budget Review ~ 10:40-11:00 A.M.

Coffee Fellowship In Multi-Purpose Room!

Everyone please plan to attend, learn, and participate!

Blood Drive

Southern Hills Church

Sunday, October 12th

8:00A.M.—1:00 P.M.

Call 371-2065 to Register.

Save a life! Donate blood!

PANCAKE FEED

SUNDAY

October 12, 2008

8:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.

· All-You-Can-Eat Pancakes & Waffles!

· Sausage, Coffee And Drink Included!

· Great Food And Great Family Fun!

· Everybody Welcome! Come And Join Us!

Cost: $5.00 per person! (Ages 5 & Under are Free!)

The Soul Café guys need your help in selling tickets!

You can pick up your supply between worship services!

Prepared and Sponsored by the Soul Café Men’s Breakfast

This is one of those great opportunities to invite family, neighbors & friends!

The funds raised through this event are earmarked for parking lot repair!

PUMPKIN PATCH

Please plan to come to Southern Hills at 9:00 A.M. on Saturday morning, October 11, 2008! Our shipment of pumpkins will be here that day, and we’ll need help to unload!

In the Master's service,

Steve

Church School

2008-09-11T15:51:00.000-07:00

Dear Friends,

I am writing this short note to encourage you to get back into the "swing of things" and come to worship this Sunday. This community of faith is just not complete without all of you here. We miss you when we don't see you on a regular basis. Come and praise God with us at the 9:00 A.M. or 11:15 A.M. service. We would love to see you all!

Please remember that this Sunday, September 14th, we will again begin Christian Education classes for every age group. The children will be doing a rotation called "Teach Us How To Pray." The Middle School class will meet in the Kitchen/Conference Room and High School group will be meeting in the couch area in the Community Outreach Center. The Adult Class for the first part of September will be meeting in the Celebration Space at 10:05 A.M. The folks who gather will be doing "Sermon Talk Back" with me. I sure am looking forward to the dialogue with many of you.

On Sunday, September 28th, Bruce Blumer (Executive Director of the Dakotas United Methodist Foundation) will be presenting a seminar on Estate Planning. This seminar will be held in the Celebration Space and will begin immediately following the 9:00 A.M. worship service.

Every Sunday in October, the adults in the congregation are invited to do some Stewardship Education. We will probably be meeting in the Multi-Purpose Room and spend time discussing to whole concept of "stewardship." The 2009 Budget will be reviewed at each of those sessions. We will spend about 15-20 minutes discussing the budget and the rest of the time doing an overview of "stewardship" and how it relates to our lives as Christian human beings. Please plan to attend one or more of those sessions (We will be covering the same basic information each week!)

There is a lot going on around here! Come and join us in the work of that Church. Help us be a congregation that glorifies God.

In the Master's service,
Steve

Upcoming Events

2008-09-03T14:57:00.000-07:00

Dear Friends,

Here is a short list of upcoming events. Please take the opportunity to invite your family, friends, and neighbors. Your invitation will be more positive than any advertising we can do as a church.

PRAYER SERVICE

This service takes place at Southern Hills on Thursday evenings @ 6:30 P.M. Together, these folks pray for Southern Hills Church and its ministry, but they also pray about personal joys and concerns. I hope you will consider joining them.

FALL FUN FESTIVAL

Sunday, September 7, 2008

10:30 A.M. ~ One Worship ~ Outdoor service @ Community Outreach Center. Please bring your lawn chair for seating.

12:00 Noon - 1:00 P.M. ~ Barbecue Picnic

Hotdogs, hamburgers, pork loin, and sweet corn.

Church Members & Friends Please Bring:

(Last names beginning with letters A-H)

Casseroles

(Last Names beginning with letters I-P)

Salads

(Last names beginning with letters Q-Z)

Desserts

Remember to invite guests and bring enough food to serve those guests!

Table service and drinks provided!

12:00 Noon - 2:00 P.M. ~ Paddle Boats, Carnival Games & Great Music

"Bone-ified Jazz" will be providing music from 12:00 Noon - 2:00 P.M. (Ken Hoyne's band)

OUTREACH OPPORTUNITY

John Harris Elementary School would appreciate any help on Friday and Saturday, September 12th and 13th, to assemble the new playground equipment. Thank you!!!

HELP WANTED

We have had 4 parents sign up for building the playground on Friday the 12th 7-11:30 shift

We have 10 signed up for Friday 12:30- 5pm shift. WE NEED 50 EACH SHIFT!

On Saturday we have 19 parents signed up on the first shift and we have 13 signed up for the second shift. WE NEED 50 EACH SHIFT!

Please talk to your friends, talk to your neighbors, talk to your employers, talk to the parents as you see them pick up after school. Spread the word we NEED HELP to build this playground. Any member of the community is welcomed not just parents. There are sign up sheets on the front door of the school and also with Ann for call ins.

The 3 week count down is on!!!!!

Lydia Healy

373-1294

351-1631

CHILDREN, YOUTH AND ADULT CLASSES TO BEGIN

September 14, 2008 is the date for new classes to begin. Children and Youth Classes will begin at 10:15 A.M. Adult classes start at 10:05 A.M. Watch the church bulletin for more information on the Adult Class offerings.

Please consider inviting someone to share in the remarkable life we have together. Help them to know the joy of having a faith community, a faith family, and a wonderful God.

In the Master's service,
Steve

Reappointment Celebration and Potluck

2008-07-28T14:18:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone

Mark your calendars and be sure to come to Pastor Reappointment Sunday on August 3rd. This coming Sunday marks Pastor Steve and Kathy's return to Southern Hills and we plan to celebrate. There will be a special Service of Reappointment during each service and a potluck that will follow at 12:15.

Bring your family and a dish to share! Don't miss this opportunity to bring friends as this will be a time of fellowship when we all get together for fun and to become reacquainted with one another. It is an excellent time for new folks to get to know us as well.

Have a great week and we hope that this will be a super beginning to another wonderful year with our pastor and his family.

Please call 605-371-2065 or simply reply to this message with any questions you may have about this event.

Your brothers and sisters in Christ,

Staff Parish Relations Committee

Southern Hills United Methodist Church

Sunday Night Bible Study

2008-07-21T20:29:00.000-07:00

Jason and Kara Petersen have been hosting a small group Bible study in their home on Sunday nights. The group has recently finished one study is preparing to start another. The theme of the new study is "Covenant" and is subtitled "God's Project - Effective Christians". Topics included in this study are: entering into covenant relationships, exploring the possibilities of becoming a faithful Christian, recognizing our unity in Christ and how that influences our actions, living fully through discovering God's power, as well as others. We welcome anyone interested in joining. Please call 271-1485 or talk to us at Church.

A look at the next study, beginning Sunday, July 27, 2008.

The Bible presents great themes that are universally relevant for the faith formation of all human beings in all times and places. As we reflect upon faith issues in our daily lives, we can engage these themes to learn more about God and what it means to live a life of faith.

Covenant: God's Project—Effective Christians looks at the theme of covenant and the beginnings and meaning of Christian life as Paul understood it. The book offers the following sessions:

Session 1
"We're All in This Together," explores the ways in which God's love enables us to recognize and accept our own shortcomings—and those of others—and to enter faithfully into covenant relationships. (Romans 1:16-20; 2: 1-16; 3:9-20)

Session 2
"What Did I Do To Deserve This?" examines the possibilities—and the limits—of our own efforts to become faithful Christians and our need for God's grace through Jesus Christ. (Romans 5:1-11, 18-21; John 20:1-10; Romans 6:1-14)

Session 3
"The Things Of This World," explores ways to live fully in the world with all its challenges, temptations, and frustrations and to discover God's power, salvation, and strength in the life of the Spirit given to us through Christ. (Romans 8:1-17; Romans 10:5-21)

Session 4
"Who Needs You?" examines how recognizing our unity in Christ helps us as we determine what we must do and how we must act if we truly want to call ourselves Christians. (Romans 12:1-21; 14:1-13; 15:5-6)

Session 5
"No Other Gospel" explores Paul's reminder to the community of Christian converts in Galatia about the true gospel, the gift of God's grace received through faith in Jesus Christ, and how the gift is expressed in the lives of those who follow Jesus. (Galatians 1; Galatians 2:15-3:5)

Session 6
"Free to Love," explores what Paul writes about the purpose of the Law and its relationship to freedom in Christ as he challenges believers in Galatia - and us - to love one another. (Galatians 3:19-4:7; Galatians 5:1-15)

Session 7
"Living Out The Covenant Of God's Love" helps us to explore ways God's Spirit fills us with attitudes that help us to live a life that expresses covenant love of God and neighbor. ( Galatians 5:22-6:10)

Mission Trip to Mexico

2008-06-17T15:02:00.000-07:00

Hello, friends. Laurie Rahn received and update from our team in Juarez, Mexico.

Hello, everyone!
Just thought I would send you all an update on our group in Mexico. After a longer-than-expected trip from Colorado to Mexico, all seems to be going well. They had their first work day yesterday in 105 degree heat. There were a few people who had to sit down and felt a bit dizzy but no major issues with the heat. Since there are so many people, they are building 17 houses! They worshiped together last night and will be going to the Mexican church tonight. Since they got into Juarez so late Saturday (or early Sunday I should say) they did not go to church Sunday morning. There will be a variety show on Wednesday night and Thursday they dedicate the houses.

Keep raising them up in prayers so that this trip brings them closer in their relationships with God and with each other.

God's peace,

Laurie

safeTALK - Suicide Prevention Training

2008-06-13T16:02:00.000-07:00

The Outreach Committee presents an opportunity of critical importance and you are invited...

Thursday, June 19th @ 6:30p.m. Southern Hills will host "safeTALK" a free, suicide prevention training presented by a HELP!Line Center suicide prevention specialist. The interactive training will last 2 - 2.5 hours and will help participants learn how to recognize persons with
thoughts of suicide and to connect them to suicide intervention resources. Participants will also learn the TALk steps, receive hands-on training and leave with a pocket card reminder of the TALK steps.

To participate, please put your name on the sign up sheets that will be in church on Sunday or email Jen Abels at jenabels@iw.net so that we have an idea of how many people will come. The training can accommodate up to 30 participants - so please invite your friends, neighbors, and co-workers! The trainers have stated that anyone over the age of 15 is welcome to attend.

Banner for the Phil Joel / Casting Pearls Concert

2008-05-07T01:25:00.000-07:00

If you would like to help promote the upcoming Phil Joel and Casting Pearls concert on your website or blog you can use the banner we're using. All you need to do is add the following HTML Script to your website.

<a href="http://southernhillschurch.blogspot.com/2008/04/we-mentioned-in-earlier-post-that-next.html"></a>

Just copy and paste the script above to your website and it will place the banner, with a link, there for you. The banner image is located on my Flickr account, and is available to anyone. I use the Phil Joel/Casting Pearls Banner Small on this blog. Feel free to look at both banners and pick the size that works best for you website. Each banner has a link above it labeled, "All Sizes." This will give you even more size options.

The banner will appear as follows:

Thanks for helping us out!

Phil Joel and Casting Pearls Official Press Release

2008-05-07T00:47:00.000-07:00

NATIONAL RECORDING ARTISTS PHIL JOEL AND CASTING PEARLS COMING TO SOUTHERN HILLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN SOUTH DAKOTA AMERICA

For Immediate Release
5/6/08

Phil Joel, former bassist with the Newsboys, and pop/rock band Casting Pearls will be coming to Southern Hills United Methodist Church in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on May 21st, 2008. Through this tour Phil Joel and Casting Pearls will be promoting songs from their new albums due to release in late 2008.

This high energy tour will be sure to thrill and encourage audiences of all ages. To find out more information about the tour please visit www.castingpearls.com/philjoeltour.

For more information or to purchase tickets please contact:

Southern Hills United Methodist Church
605-371-2065

Reminder: If you have news about what's going on at Southern Hills that you'd like to share with everyone please email the information to Mike Colwill at kanteker@gmail.com. We'd like to promote all of the great activities and ministries that we support. Thank you!

Phil Joel and Casting Pearls Concert Details

2008-04-25T00:53:00.000-07:00

We mentioned in an earlier post that the next concert was on its way to Southern Hills Church. You've been waiting patiently for the details to that concert, and now I have them for you.

Phil Joel

WITH

Casting Pearls

LIVE AND ON TOUR
SPRING 2008

May 21, 2008
7:00 PM
Southern Hills Outreach Center
3400 East 49th Street
Sioux Falls, SD

Tickets: $9 at the door * $7 in advance * $5 for Groups
Tickets available at:
Crossroads Book & Music
Southern Hills United Methodist Church

Preacher Feature

2008-04-25T00:49:00.000-07:00

Dear Friends,

Some of you may already be aware of this, but I want to let all of you know. At the end of May, I will be leaving for a Renewal Leave.

Kathy and I will leave sometime in the week following the Phil Joel/Casting Pearls Concert and will return to the office in the first week in August. During that time, Ron Kramer will be your pastor in emergencies. Ron is a retired pastor from the Iowa Conference who is currently serving as the pastor for Ben Clare/Rowena. He has been a District Superintendent in the Iowa Conference and will serve you very well in my absence. We are in the process of filling the preaching duties with lay people from our congregation. You have heard these people preach and know, as I do, that they will do an awesome job. Jorjann and Pat will pick up the additional administrative responsibilities. You all know the awesome work they do and I know they will do an incredible job for this congregation. If you have emergency needs during my absence, please contact either Pat or Jorjann. They will make the contact with Ron if he is needed.

Kathy and I plan to spend the time we are gone doing a bit of traveling in the northeastern part of the United States. The remainder of the time will be spent harassing our children and grandchildren. A lot of our schedule will depend upon how my dad and Meta do in the next few weeks. As you can tell, our plans are fairly loose and that is just the way we want it to be.

We are grateful for the time to rest and refresh our minds, hearts and bodies. Not every pastor is part of a congregation that allows their pastor to participate in a renewal leave. You have not only allowed that leave, but have actively encouraged it. I pray that all of you will remain committed and engaged in the ministry of our congregation throughout the summer. We have huge commitments and responsibilities, and your continued support and involvement is crucial through the upcoming summer months. Please take your responsibility for prayers, presence, gifts, and service seriously this summer. We will be with you through our continued offerings, and in our thoughts and prayers. We will spend the summer worshipping with other churches and exploring some optional worship experiences. Thank you again for the opportunity! Love to you all!

Steve