Multi-Church Worship Night this Friday (26th)

Starts @ 7pm @ the church and Childcare is provide. Everyone and every church is welcome to attend!

Ash Wednesday Service @ the UMC

If you are interested in participating in this service, please visit the United Methodist Church’s website HERE

Starts @ 630pm on Ash Wednesday and includes a brief worship service with communion and the imposition of ashes at closing.

REVOLUTION UNITED

Our new youth group starts on Feb 14th. It’s a combination of 3 churches coming together to form one group. The Church @ Spring Hill, The Spring Hill United Methodist Church and SouthView are combining to start a revolution with our local students! Are you ready to join the Revolution?

Party this Sunday!

Come celebrate our 1 year anniversary with us this Sunday the 7th. Hang with us after church, or stop by after your own church’s service. We want to see you, hang with you and have some cake and snacks together. We hope you can stop by and say HI!

Fundraiser for Mexico Missions Trip

Here are two ways you can help with fund raising for our Missions trip to Mexico in April. The money collected will help all 3 churches involved, raise the money we need to build the house in Mexico. If you are interested in joining us on the trip please see Lucas or Jody Parry for more info.

A quick way to help Haiti

Texting, believe it or not, can help raise money for the relief in Haiti. You can text “Haiti” to 90999 to donate $10 to the International Response Fund. The $10 charge will show up on your monthly cell phone bill. Of course our prayers are one of the best ways to help.

Click here for more ways to help

Women’s Small Group Starts back up in Feb

In Feb we start up 2 Different Small Group Studies on 2 Different nights for the ladies. One will meet every Thursday night while the other will meet every other Tuesday night. Different flavors for different tastes. We hope you will attend and bring a friend.

—TUESDAY NIGHT SMALL GROUP—

WHEN: Every other Tuesday Night (starting Feb 9th)

WHAT: CAPTIVATING by John & Stasi Eldredge

WHERE: @ the Church

CONTACT: LeeAnn Rampulla

—THURSDAY NIGHT SMALL GROUP—

WHEN: Every  Thursday Night (starting Feb 11th)

WHAT: DANIEL by Beth Moore

WHERE: @ 6064 Hunt Vally Drive, Spring Hill (Spring Hill Place subdivision)

CONTACT : Holly Belt

Men’s Small Group Starts back up in Feb

We got an exciting new book we will be going through together, for the Men’s Small Groups, called “CRAZY LOVE“. We’re very excited to offer 2 different meeting nights. We will also be going through the DVD with the book, so if you have already read this book, you will want to join us for the DVD and study. We will be meeting every other week.

Two nights to meet: Tuesdays(starting Feb 2nd) OR Thursdays (starting Feb 4th)
Where: @ the Church
When: 7pm

*For the link to where to buy the book for a special price and what the study is about, click here.

New Series and Happy Birthday to SVCC

If you like shows like Myth Busters or websites like Snopes.com, then join us for the next couple of months as we discover the truth behind Christian myths and Sunday School-Urban Legends. Ps Mark started this series, Dumb Things Smart Christians Believe, last week with “Faith Can Fix Anything”. Bring out Christians and skeptics alike as we see exactly what the Bible has to say about a few different topics. This week’s Myth exposed – “Forgiving Means Forgetting”.

This month is also SouthView’s 1 year anniversary. Join us as we bring in some special guests and we reflect on what this church has meant to us through a few testimonies. We cap off this month with an Anniversary Party on the 31^st after church. Join us for cake and goodies and some good ole fashion hang time.

This year is going to be a great one….See you @ the ‘View.

Prayer & Worship this Wednesday Night

We want to invite you out to SouthView Community Church this *Wednesday night (30th) @ 7pm* for our *Prayer service*. We will be praying in 2010 and lifting up the needs of the church, our personal needs, the surrounding churches, our city and praying for the coming year. We will be worshiping as well and *childcare for this night will be provided* so families can be part of this important event.

Come for a few minutes or stay for the whole time but we highly encourage you to be part of this night. Start 2010 the right way….with prayer!

Christmas Eve Service

We want to invite you to our Christmas Eve service on the 24th. Times are 5pm, 7pm and 11pm. We are actually joining together to worship with our friends Pastor William Guice (the Church @ Spring Hill) and Pastor Keith Sherwood (The United Methodist Church) to celebrate Jesus’ birth together. We will be meeting at the United Methodist Church on the corner of Duplex and 31. For more info check out HERE

The Hope House and Our Christmas Eve Services

Join us as we continue our Holiday Giving with THE GOLIATH GIVE. This Sunday is the last day to collect for the Hope House. If you are interesting in giving towards helping buy gifts for this needy family please indicate “The Hope House” on your checks when you give on Sunday. They can also use wrapping paper, bows and other gift wrapping material so they can wrap the gifts.

We are also collecting Christmas decorations for these families at the Hope House. I’ve already seen a few decorations collected! Any nice decorations you don’t need anymore, please consider donating to the Hope House and bring to church this Sunday.

Finally, join us this Christmas Eve as we join Ps William Guice and The Church @ Spring Hill’s (www.thechurchatspringhill.com) night services. Service times will be 5pm, 7pm and 11pm on Thursday the 24^th. Services will be held at The Spring Hill United Methodist Church on Duplex and 31.

Special Guest – Ps William Guice (Sunday 29th)

This Sunday we have our friend Ps William from The Church @ Spring Hill coming to share.  William is coming to talk about the background behind the holiday season. You won’t want to miss this Sunday….if you are in town, come stop by. Nothing goes better with a Thanksgiving feast and holiday weekend, then some time with your church family!

Check out more on Ps William from his BLOG.

Our 4th All Worship Night is this Friday (20th)

SouthView Community Church’s next Worship Night is this Friday @ 7pm. This night is open to all churches. We already have 6 churches represented in our worship team alone. There is nothing like the power of Unity of God’s church in a Worship setting. If you are looking for a touch from God, I highly encourage you to come out. Childcare is provided.

Hope to see you Friday.

We are in the News!!

SVCC was mentioned in an article in The Advertiser regarding our Giving Tree (hat, scarf and glove collection) for the Spring Hill Police Station.

Thanks to our Veterans

We want to thank all the brave men and women that have fought and protected our great nation! Happy Veterans Day. Be Safe!

Baggage Series….last week

This Sunday is the last in our series called Baggage. We end on a real important issue targeting society today….DEPRESSION. By the year 2020, depression will be the 2nd most common health problem in the world. We need to learn what the Bible says about how to fight it and overcome this disease. Join us this Sunday as we tackle Depression and learn to overcome it.

Daylight Savings

Don’t forget that Daylight Savings ENDS this Sunday, November 1st at 2:00am (Saturday night)…
it’s time to fall back an hour!

Consider yourself warned.

Membership Class

On Saturday, Nov 7th we will host our first Membership Class for SouthView Community Church. It will be from 10-12pm and childcare will be provided. If you are interested in signing up, please email us at info at southviewcommunitychurch (dot) com or sign up at church this Sunday.

Special Guest – BECKAH SHAE this Sunday

You’re not going to want to miss hearing Beckah Shae sing this Sunday the 25th @ SouthView. Seriously going to be good….Check out her music @ http://www.beckahshae.com/

Week 4 – The Vow (A tell-all marriage)

The Vow. Week 4 – The Vow of Purity

Wherever secrets live, intimacy dies. Wherever intimacy lives, secrets die. Vow #4 says we promise to confide in our spouse, and not hide from him or her. It’s a call to wide-open communication and it means we’ll love our spouse with an authentic and transparent intimacy.  Here are a few thoughts to help you create an environment that encourages this kind of exchange.

A secret-free marriage

Ignorance really isn’t bliss when it comes to marriage. Secrets between a husband and wife build a wall of guilt and shame right down the middle of your relationship. Take this opportunity to tear down that wall—commit to a secret-free marriage. Are you hiding anything from your spouse…spending, health issues, an emotional affair? Start down the path to emotional intimacy:

1. Confess any secret sins or shame.
2. Receive any confessions with grace.
3. Pray together.
4. Commit to the healing journey together.

Carving out time

Is your schedule so compressed that there’s barely time to figure out who’s going to drop what kid off where? It’s hard to establish emotional intimacy without physical proximity. Marriages need margin—unstructured and uninterrupted time to communicate. When do you and your spouse talk about things beyond the surface level? If you find you don’t have that recurring time, figure out a way to make it happen. Whether you schedule a regular date night, meet for lunch every week, or just take time on the couch together after the house is quiet, find the space that allows you to confide in each other.

Moving forward

We hope God has used this series to reveal new insights into your marriage and practical ideas to strengthen your relationship. What is your most valuable take-away from the four weeks we’ve studied The Vow? What can you do to take the next steps in that area? Talk it over with your spouse and see what you come up with. Perhaps you’ll…

• Buy a book about marriage and read it together
• Add calendar reminders to prompt you to pursue your spouse
• Start Christian counseling, individually or as a couple
• Set aside time each day to pray together

Investing in your marriage means you’ll be intentional as you move forward in your relationship. Steer clear of autopilot. Practice the vows. And enjoy the gift God has given you in your spouse!

OCT @ SouthView

MOVIES IN THE PARK

On Saturday, Oct 24^th we will be partnering with the city of Spring Hill and The People’s Church as they and other local church and community groups will be hosting Movies In The Park. There will be pre-movie festivities such as live music, games, inflatables, kids karaoke, free food and much more. The pre-movie events will start at 5pm, so come early to enjoy the fun and pick out a good spot for the movie. For those who do not know, this is a completely free event: but please bring a non perishable food item or make a donation to The Well food bank at the event. The movie will be IGOR (PG).

SPECIAL GUEST – BECKAH SHAE

Beckah will be leading worship and sharing some original songs on Sunday Oct 25^th. To learn more about her and her ministry, check out www.beckahshae.com .

HARVEST PARTY

On Oct 30^th we will be having our first Harvest Party @ Deer Run Retreat, in Thompsons Station. We will have a bonfire, hayride, games, movie and tons of treats! This is a FREE event open to the whole family. We start @ 630pm. Feel free to invite friends and family members. For info and directions to Deer Run – www.deerrunretreat.org/

THE GIVING TREE

Continuing into the month of Oct, we will be collecting mittens, scarves, hats, socks, etc., for our giving tree. These items will be given to the Spring Hill Police Dept to give out to needy children right here in our town. Let’s fill this tree up with items so that no child has to go to school cold!

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT – FRIDAY OCT 2ND

FREE Family Movie Night @ the church @ 7pm.

We got the Popcorn, Candy and Soda…you bring the family and friends.

9/27 Special Guest Eric Reeder

This Sunday (27th) we have a special guest speaker, Eric Reeder, sharing @ SouthView Community Church. Eric travels with Dutch Sheets (http://www.dutchsheets.org/) and has been part of a group called the Breaker Company. I’m very excited to hear Eric speak. I believe God is using this man mightily through the world and I’m excited to have him share about what God is doing to awakening reformation!

God has infused in Eric Reeder a dynamic and compelling passion for generational synergy to extend God’s Kingdom in all arenas of culture.  Eric is being sent across the country to bring generations into union to reform the church and reclaim the nation.  He has a unique ability to be a voice that grips all generations for the cause and draw them toward each other.

With almost 20 years of ministry experience, Eric continues to pursue the heart of God and give himself as a modern day reformer to see the Kingdom of God expressed at fuller measures within history.  Out of his heart to break the molds of a past season that would desire to restrict generations from their purposes together, he has formed the Breaker Company (http://thebreakercompany.com/) to serve Kingdom efforts of reformation through generational synergy.

Eric and his wife, Angela, have been married for over 12 years.  They live in Parkersburg, WV, serve in leadership at Valley Harvest Church in Marietta, OH, serve with the Federation of Ministers and Churches International in Dallas, TX as part of the apostolic council, and are founders and team leaders of the Breaker Company.  They have 2 sons, Ezekiel and Nehemiah.

You can see more about the tour that Dutch and Eric are putting together at www.theARtour.com.

Check out this Video about the tour:

You won’t want to miss this Sunday @ SouthView. Come be our guest and get ignited!

Week 3 – The Vow (We NOT Me)

Special Guest Mark Worton did a great job bringing the Vow of Partnership. Here’s your challenge this week…

Week 3 Email newsletter: The Vow

We, not me. The vow of partnership says our marriage will be about we and not me. It’s the foundation for a marriage based on mutual commitment—a marriage that’s built to go the distance. But what does partnership really look like on a day-to-day basis? Let these ideas help you begin to see ways you can serve your spouse throughout your marriage.

The Complete Package

Did you ever consider that some of the characteristics you love most about your spouse might come from the same place as the things that get under your skin? Maybe you enjoy his spontaneous, carefree nature but get frustrated by his lack of planning and organization. Perhaps you appreciate her perceptive take on your experiences at work, but wish she wasn’t so sensitive at home. There’s no a la carte menu when it comes to marriage—your spouse is a package deal. This week, take some time to discuss your differences with your spouse. How can God use those differences to complete you two as one? How are you are uniquely gifted to serve your spouse? What can you do this week to put those gifts into action?

Uncovering Your Family Identity

Here’s a great topic for dinner conversation this week: what defines you as a family? Successful families have a vision that is driven by core values. What are four to seven values that drive you (or should drive you)? Think of things like generosity, compassion, integrity, etc. Then, find a way to creatively document these values and revisit them regularly to stay on track.

Apology Expected

The fine art of apology is a marital ninja skill—learning how to do it well can transform your relationship. Yet if we’re really honest, many of us would say we struggle with apologizing. Here’s the cool thing about apology: it’s something all of us can learn…and marriage gives us the perfect environment to practice our new skill! There are lots of great resources available to help (some as close as a quick “how to apologize” web search). Here are a few basic pieces to a sincere apology:

1. Describe the situation – who, when, where, what you did.

2. Acknowledge the damage done and the feelings you caused.

3. Say what you should have done differently.

4. Commit to changing your behavior and ask for forgiveness.

United Front

In marriage, submitting to each other is a commitment to being on the same page as your spouse. It doesn’t mean you’ll always agree, but you’re willing to put in the time and effort it takes to get there. Are there areas in your marriage where you and your spouse are more untied than united? Sex? Money? Kids? What can the two of you do to tackle those issues? If you just can’t see eye-to-eye, don’t overlook the tremendous value in seeing a Christian counselor. He or she can help you work out the kinks in your relationship. If you don’t know where to start, we’d be happy to get you connected with a counselor in our area.

Ecclesiastes 4:12 (NIV)

¹² Though one may be overpowered,
two can defend themselves.
A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.

WEEK 2 – THE VOW (Pursue Your #2)

Here’s the challenge I talked about today, for the second part of the Vow series. I hope this series is ministering to you…

Week 2 Email Supplement: The Vow

Pursue your two

Once we commit to keeping God as our #1 priority and our spouse as #2, it’s time to pursue our 2. The vow of pursuit means we close the gap between our intentions and our actions, and begin actively pursuing our spouse. When we think something good, we say it. When we think of something special, we do it. And when we want something different, we become it. Take a look at these quick ideas, use the ones that work for you, and let them become a springboard for your creativity as you pursue your 2.

Make a list

There’s no shame in asking your spouse how he or she wants to be pursued. In fact, why not make it a mutual assignment? Each of you can make a list of 10 ways you’d appreciate being pursued. Make sure you include some low-cost, easy ideas that you’d enjoy more than once. Then swap lists and use your insider knowledge for good!

2-minute investments

Technology can be a distraction in your marriage, or it can be your ally. Leverage the tools at your fingertips to pursue your spouse two minutes at a time. These micro-pursuits aren’t a substitute for the bigger ones, but they can help you make pursuing your spouse a part of your lifestyle.

· set a reminder on your calendar to ask about a future meeting or appointment your spouse has mentioned

· purchase and download some music you think he or she would enjoy

· send a steamy text

· leave a voicemail recalling a favorite shared moment

· go for a public display of affirmation on your blog/Twitter/Facebook

· search the web for lyrics to a meaningful song and quote them in an email

· send your spouse a link to an article or video that made you think of him or her

Stop doing to start pursuing?

Pursuing our spouse means we’re putting action to our intentions. But don’t overlook the things you can stop doing as another avenue of pursuit. It might be something as simple as not answering the phone in the middle of a conversation with your spouse. Maybe you can curb a habit that bothers him or her. Perhaps you’ll hold your tongue when a critical thought comes to mind. Making sacrifices for your spouse shows him or her the importance you place on your marriage and, ultimately, follows the example Christ set for us.

Singles - You can get involved by continuing to pursue your #1 and praying for your future #2.

If you missed the message you can download it at http://southviewcommunitychurch.com/category/sermons/

ROCKIN’ WORSHIP NIGHT – TOMORROW @ 7pm

Come worship with us Friday night, the 11th, @ 7pm @ the church. Childcare is provided.

WEEK 1 – THE VOW (7 days of Prayer)

7 Days of Prayer

The vow of Priority is one of the four vows that can help our marriage last a lifetime. It means God is our #1 priority and our spouse is #2. So here’s a challenge for this week that brings your top two priorities together: spend the next seven days praying with your spouse. Below, you’ll find tools to make it easy. And, singles, you’re included too! Check out the guide below to see how you can take part.

Day 1: But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matt 6:33 (http://www.youversion.com/niv/Matt.6.33)

Couples and singles: God, we pray that you’d be first in every area of our lives. Please show us what that looks like and we can make you our #1 on a daily basis.

Day 2: You shall have no other gods before me. Ex 20:3 (http://www.youversion.com/niv/Exod.20.3)

Couples: God, we pray that our relationship with you would come before any other and that it would provide our ultimate fulfillment. Please allow our marriage to reflect the overflow of our individual relationships with you.

Singles: God, I pray that you’d use this season in my life to strengthen my relationship with you. Please help me find my ultimate fulfillment in you.

Day 3: And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in real knowledge and all discernment… Philippians 1:9 (http://www.youversion.com/nasb/Phil.1.9)

Couples and singles: God, we pray that you would help us see what needs to change to make you first in our lives. Please give us the strength to make those changes.

Day 4: With promises like this to pull us on, dear friends, let’s make a clean break with everything that defiles or distracts us, both within and without… 2 Corinthians 7:1 (http://www.youversion.com/msg/2Cor.7.1)

Couples: God, we pray that you’d help us protect our priorities. Please empower us to move beyond the distractions that pull us away from our relationship with you and each other.

Singles: God, please help me guard your #1 spot in my life. I pray that you’d empower me to avoid distractions and guide me to the opportunities and relationships you want me to pursue.

Day 5: So then we pursue the things which make for peace and the building up of one another. Romans 14:19 (http://www.youversion.com/nasb/Rom.14.19)

Couples: God, we pray that we would encourage each other to keep you #1 in our lives. Please lead us as we lead each other back to you.

Singles: God, I pray that you would bless me with relationships that support me in keeping you as my first priority. Please show me how to encourage my friends as well.

Day 6: Now may the God who gives perseverance and encouragement grant you to be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus… Romans 15:5 (http://www.youversion.com/nasb/Rom.15.5)

Couples: God, we pray that your priorities would become patterns in our lives. Please guide us to communicate about these things regularly and keep us on the same page as a couple.

Singles: God, today I pray for my future #2. Please guide me to someone who is of the same mind when it comes to you, and please prepare me to welcome that person into my life.

Day 7: And may the Master pour on the love so it fills your lives and splashes over on everyone around you… 1 Thessalonians 3:12 (http://www.youversion.com/msg/1Thess.3.12)

Couples: God, we pray that as we honor you in our lives, we would be blessed with renewal, peace, and joy. Please allow your priorities to lead us to a stronger and healthier relationship with you and each other.

Singles: God, as I honor you and wait for #2, I pray that you would bless me with renewal, peace, and joy. Please fill this season of my life with your abundance.

Pray…together?

If you’re new to the idea of praying with your spouse, this is an ideal opportunity to begin. It doesn’t have to be complicated! Just find a quiet time of day, get comfortable, take turns praying out loud, speak simply, and keep it to a reasonable amount of time. For couples who pray together, fewer than 1% of those relationships end up in divorce. Connecting with God together is worth the investment!

Live it

Priorities: God #1, Spouse #2. Your priorities might be in order mentally, but are they working out that way in your day-to-day? Pick at least one thing you can change this week to get aligned. Maybe it’s getting up 15 minutes earlier to read your Bible. You might turn off the tv and set aside the laptop while listening to your spouse. Perhaps you could cancel something on your schedule to spend time together.

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This email is here to help you get the most out of our current series, The Vow.

Small Groups Start Up This Week

After a summer break we start back up this week. We got two great groups…hope you can attend.

WOMEN’S Group

WHAT: “Esther: It’s Tough Being a Women“  by Beth Moore

WHERE: Holly Belt’s house – 6064 Hunt Vally Drive, Spring Hill (Spring Hill Place subdivision)

WHEN: Starting on Sept 3rd (every Thursday night for 10 wks) @ 6:30pm

MEN’S Group

WHAT: “HAZARDS OF BEING A MAN” by Jeffrey E Miller

WHERE: @ the Church

WHEN: Every other Tuesday (starting Sept 1st) 7pm

Hot New Directory for the SouthViewers

For those of you who grew up in the church, you might remember the dreaded Church Directory that was updated about once every five years with much brouhaha around getting the family to the church for the family photo.

Well, here at SouthView we’ve decided to go ahead and start our very own Church Directory… except we wanted to modernize it just a bit.  Instead of a static physical book with printing costs and outdated information, we have created an online membership directory where you can add and update your own information by visiting the web site:

http://southviewcommunitychurch.ning.com

or by clicking on the “Get Connected” button at the top of the home page on the main church site.

The profiles on this site are personalized for you (not per family) and is only viewable to other church members.  The questions asked of you will be:

• Email – This is our primary form of communication with you, so be sure to enter one you check regularly.
• Password
• Name
• Birthday – Year not displayed unless you authorize
• Street Address
• Phone Number
• About Me – Add some personal info about yourself to help other members get to know you.
• Personal Testimony
• Wedding Anniversary
• Website
• Other Website

That’s it!  Enter your details today and join SouthView Community Church’s very first digital membership directory!

August Update

SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE:
Matthew 25:40 says, “The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.’

In meeting with the police station recently, we have learned that there are students in Spring Hill that come to school without the proper school supplies due to lack of family finances.  In the month of August, we will be conducting a school supply drive.  Please bring school supplies to church each Sunday and at the end of the month, we will give them to the police station for distribution to the students in need.

COLEMANBLUE:

We are excited to have ColemanBlue come and lead worship on Aug 16^th. Chrissy Katina and Kristin Schweain {formerly of Zoegirl}, and Kelli Trontell {Top American Idol Songwriter/2007} make up the group. You won’t want to miss this time of worship with these special ladies. Check out www.myspace.com/colmanblue for more info about the band.

SOUTHVIEW ON TWITTER:

Wanna be in the know about the lastest events, prayer requests, announcements and sermon notes, then it’s time to connect with SouthView on Twitter. Sign up at www.twitter.com/SouthViewCC for updates sent directly to your phone. Time for SouthView to get its Tweet on!

MEN’S CANOE TRIP:

The men are planning a canoe trip. If you are interested, please see Marc Krejci for more details. We plan on hitting the river late August or early Sept so get signed up now.

STAY TUNED:

Sept starts up our SMALL GROUPS, another FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT and our third WORSHIP NIGHT. Stay tuned to www.southviewcommunitychurch.com for more details on these and other events coming to our church.