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March 14, 2013
In this Issue
Outreach Weekend
Safe Families Fellowship and Dessert
Easter Holiday Service
Kids Summer Camp - Kid Jam
Get More Involved
Adult Ministries
Contact us by Phone or E-mail
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Outreach Weekend

Outreach
Outreach Weekend Sign up: March 16, 8:30 a.m.
South Park Church has been actively supporting Missions around the world since it's early years.  Join us for Outreach Weekend 2013! Stop at the Welcome Center to Sign up for attending this event including Luncheon and breakout sessions. Sessions include panel discussions, guest speakers, and prayer for the ministry. We also get a chance to hear from many of our Outreach Partners from Chicago, the U.S. and all around the world!  For complete details on the weekend visit www.southparkchurch.org/outreach.

Safe Families Fellowship and Dessert

Safe Families for Children Safe Families Fellowship and Dessert: Friday, March 15, 7 p.m.

Join us for a night of testimony from the front lines of safe families. We will have encouragement from Dr. Dathan Paterno, PsyD, updates from Ministry Leader Kari Shacke, and news from Lydia Home Director Dr. David Anderson, PsyD. This is event is fun for the kids, everyone is welcome! RSVP to Karen Anderson at: dkanderson@ameritech.net 

Easter Holiday Service


Good Friday: March 29, 7:00 p.m.  
Easter Sunday: March 31:
8:00 am - Worship service for all ages. Childcare for kids 3 & under.
9:30 & 11:00-Worship service for all ages. Ministry for kids KG & under.

 

Series beginning on Easter: Wounds that Heal - In this fallen world, people are hurt and exploited. Tragedies of all kinds afflict us and the ones we love. We are wounded people. But we are not alone in our suffering. God has not abandoned us. On the contrary, through the ministry of Jesus, God enters our painful situations to bring healing and redemption. 

Kids Summer Camp - Kid Jam

Kid Jam - July 8th-11,  Indiana Wesleyan University

Camp KidJam is for kids entering the 3rd, 4th, 5th or 6th grades in the Fall of 2013.  SPC kids attending will have SPC leaders!  Cost is $285.  Deadline to register is April 14 but space is limited!  For more information visit the welcome center or ECHO registration desk. 

 

If you would like to financially sponsor a child for Summer Camp please contact Kal Otis at kotis@southparkchurch.org.  Partial or complete sponsorship would be a blessing.

Get More Involved

Looking for Older Toddler Coordinator for Sunday Mornings - Paid Position

Hours include Sunday mornings, 8: 45 am-12:15pm. Additional hours will be available depending on church events. The role of this position is to provide safe, secure, nurturing, clean and efficient care to children as well as support to parents. Responsibilities include playing with children and/or directing their play, exhibiting Christ-like patience and love, and relating the events of the day to the lesson and theme in words the child can understand. A complete job description will be available at interviews. Please contact Pastor Kal at kotis@southparkchurch.org


Looking for Volunteers -Children's Ministry

We are in need of those who have a passion to love, encourage and equip the next generation here at South Park. We are looking for substitute volunteers that would be willing to step in periodically for the regular volunteers. Would you be interested in this? If so, please contact John Jensen at JJensen@southparkchurch.org or Teresa Sweitzer at Tsweitzer@southparkchurch.org for more information. 

Adult Ministries

Sundays at 10:45:
In the history of the church, the study of the Book of Romans has often proven to be a life-changing exercise where lives have been radically transformed through the impact of Paul's Epistle to the Romans. Come and join us as we study what many consider the pinnacle of the New Testament Theology.

Iron Men Iron Men: Saturdays, 7 - 8:30 a.m. MPR

Every man has an incredible calling from God. We are either a leader or a leader in the making - whether in the workplace, home, or other settings. God's desire is for us to succeed as leaders and provide direction to others. Join us for our Spring Series "A Leader After God's Own Heart" as we study about the vision, problem solving, wisdom, integrity, prayer and many other aspects of being a great leader.  No need to sign up, just show up.  For more information e-mail R.A. 

 

Womens Bible Study: Why Do You Believe That? 

Thursday, 9:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.

When it comes to matters of faith, how confident do you feel? Join us for this practical seven-session Bible study that will equip you to have meaningful spiritual conversations. Sign up at the welcome center!   For more information e-mail Becky.

 

Faith and Fitness - Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m.
Join us for this low-impact 
fitness class for women. No need to sign up, simply show up in room 209! This spring we will meet on Wednesday and Friday mornings at 9 a.m.  

 

Contact SPC by Email or Phone

 

By Email:  Click on the name of the staff member below to send an email.  

 

By Phone:  Each staff member has their own extension which allows you to reach a specific staff member or ministry quickly.  If you are not sure where to direct your call, press 0 to reach the office or leave a message on the general mailbox.  Your message will be forwarded to the appropriate area of ministry.

 

South Park Church:  847.825.5507

 

Eric Flood, Senior Pastor, x22     

Becky Flood, Assoc. Dir. Adult Ministries, x40 

Bob Anderson, Youth Pastor, x 32  

Kal Otis, Pastor of Family & Children's, x 30       

Jeannine Woerz, Dir. Care/Office, x 25   

Deirdre King, Youth Ministry Assistant, x 42

Paul Gross, Dir. Operations, x 39

Kristin Nelson, Office Assistant 

R.A. Atanus, Exec. Director, x26   

Renee Gerstmayr, Assoc. Dir. Adult Ministries, x 24 

Jenn Sydow, Assoc Dir. Youth Ministry, x 33

Teresa Sweitzer, Children's Assist., Infant-K., x 41

John Jensen, Children's Assistant, x 31

Sarah Juern, Media Ministry Coordinator 

Bernie Gerstmayr, Worship Director

 

Thanks for taking the time to read our newsletter. For more information on South Park Church, please visit our website at: www.southparkchurch.org