Southside City Church 2012
Off to an Amazing start
If you’ve been around Southside City Church this year then you are fully aware of the amazing way God is moving and transforming lives. The power of the gospel is a reality in our lives day after day. Isaiah 60 says, “darkness has covered the earth. Deep darkness has covered the people of the earth, but nations will come to Your light.”
These verses are ever before us as we minister in the “near” Southside district of Fort Worth. Darkness seems to have covered the people, but they are coming to the Light of Christ as we, His people live out our faith. It’s a battle, but Christ has won!
Updates on SCC Ministry:
Men’s Prayer
Each Wednesday morning the men of SCC gather for a time of prayer at 8:00 a.m. in the fellowship hall. Join us as we grow together in our communion with Christ and one another.
Women’s Bible Study
Sunday evenings at 5:00 p.m., women gather for Bible Study and prayer. This group is open to women of all ages.
Children and Students
SCC is blessed with passionate and dedicated leaders who minister to our children and youth each week. Growing numbers of children and teens are making their way to Southside each week. Our prayer is that we will be able to minister to the whole family and see as we do in the New Testaments, entire families coming to know Christ.
Glory Girls
A group of young women led by Kelly Garrison teach our girls the beauty of dance as an expression of worship to our God.
February – A team of five traveled to Burkina Faso West Africa. Over 600 people gave their lives to Christ and will be connected with the local church there in Rimkieta. Pray for Pastor Zongo, Sama and others as they reach out to win the lost and equip believers as mature believers. Be sure to check out the video on www.southsidecityvhurch.com/burkina .
Future – A team from SCC will partner with others in a return trip Fall 2012. More information is coming in the next month. If you feel called to go in Fall 2012, you can begin by getting your passport, yellow fever shots and begin raising funds. The cost of the trip is $2000.00
BURKINA FASO/TOGO Missions
SCC supports a team of young Burkinabe evangelists who travel to local and regional villages as well into other countries around Burkina Faso to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. $160.00 per month supports a pastor and his wife in one of the villages where new churches are being planted.
Southside City Church Home School
Our teachers and students started the year off well. We currently have 15 students with openings for additional students as we continue growing. I’m so grateful for the ladies who teach and serve each day. They do so without a set salary and have been so willing to give their time and energy into these young lives and their families. Please pray with us that funding for SCCHS will increase significantly allowing us to pay our teachers regularly.
Clothing Center
SCC has developed an ongoing clothing ministry led by Gerri Auvenshine and Quinese Brewer. They along with many other volunteers keep the clothing organized and ready for distribution. Believers from many different churches have donated quality clothing and each week many people benefit. We anticipate growing this ministry in the days to come. Look for opportunities to become involved.
Great News! We have crossed paths with other believers who have heard, seen and believe in the TFC housing ministry vision. Currently we are looking at expanding the housing ministry in 2012 to include up to 8 homes. Some of these homes will be single family dwellings, others will be discipleship homes for men and women. A report will be given on the first Sunday in March. Pray that we can develop teams to help make the houses into homes once the properties are available to us. Pray also that we will have discernment in meeting the housing needs of up to 20 individuals and families in 2012.
Monday nights are a time of worship, prayer and growing in the freedom that is ours through Christ Jesus. 7:00 p.m. We offer several groups to help people gain freedom in areas that are specific challenges in thier lives: Living Waters, Made to Crave, Grief Support and CR twelve steps/8 principles.
Worship 
Kyle Garrison leads our congregation in worship each Sunday evening along with a gifted and passionate team of musicians and singers. I’m so grateful for the men and women who give themselves so selflessly in worship.
HIV/AIDS Support and Outreach
From the beginning, SCC has been involved in partnering with Samaritan House of Fort Worth in caring for the needs of those living with HIV/AIDS. We love the people and enjoy monthly supper clubs and our annual Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations with the residents at Samaritan House.
Local Benevolence
SCC provides food, clothing, rental and utility assistance to families in our church and in our community. When we have the resources available, we use them to provide basic needs.
Hispanic Church
We are currently praying for a pastor to lead in beginning a Spanish speaking congregation as part of SCC. Other local congregations and our association are ready to partner together to begin this new ministry.
Deacons
We are ordaining James (Jimmy, JJ) Johnson as a deacon at Southside City Church on February 26 in our regular worship service. Current deacons serving are, Noah Weatherly, Steven Powell, Kirk Graves, Wesley Wilson. Please pray for our deacons and their families as they lead us in serving our community and church family.
