Sunday School Classes
Contact Pam Moore, Sunday School Superintendent 529-8120
Please join us on Sunday mornings at 9:30am for one of our many adult Sunday
School classes. The main purpose of Sunday School is to present a study of
Biblical principles as they relate to Christian life and service. These
classes provide a forum for discussion of contemporary issues confronting each
Christian. Learn how to implement a personal Bible study and also have an
opportunity to meet and fellowship with others.
Senior Adult Ministries ~ Karing
Keenagers
Contact Margie Clampitt @ 529-3013
The Karing Keenagers are senior adults, age 55 and over, ministering to each
others needs through spiritual enrichment, socialization, learning
opportunities, service opportunities and needed services. This ministry
enhances the quality of life for senior adults by bringing people with common
interests and concerns together.
Meetings are on the second Thursday of the month in the Church Fellowship Hall and begin at 11a.m. with a get acquainted time, business, devotions. At noon lunch is served. Fun and fellowship begins at 1:00pm.
Mission: Provide spiritual
resources essential to meet the needs of our senior adults, assuring god's
continuing love, a sense of meaning and purpose, a desire for security, freedom
from loneliness of life, a sense of being wanted, continued growth through new
experiences, a satisfying status as a person, a feeling of continued usefulness,
and the love and understanding of other people.
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Children's Ministries
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Sunday School Opportunities
Contact Pam Moore, Sunday School Superintendent 529-8120
Children's Sunday School is a place where love for God and His Word are
encouraged. These classes present bible truths as a guide for thought and
action. Learn about the men and women of the Bible and begin a journey
through the scriptures.
Nursery - up to 2 years of age
Two/Three years of age
Four/Five years of age
Primary - grades 1 & 2
Middlers - grades 3 & 4
Juniors - grades 5 & 6
Nursery
Contact Pastor Tami:
tami@smdcog.org
A staffed nursery is provided for Sunday School, the Sunday morning "Celebration
of Worship," Wednesday evenings, and at other designated special events and
worship gatherings.
Children's Church
Contact Pastor Tami:
tami@smdcog.org
Children's Church provides a worship service for preschoolers ages 3 through
Kindgergarten.
The children sit with their parents in the morning worship until the offertory,
when they are dismissed to their classroom. The program uses a rotating group
of teachers and helpers. The children actively worship God in a meaningful way
for who He is and what He does. Their worship includes all of the elements
of "big church": praise, prayer, offering, message, and a snack!
"The kids are such a blessing!! It's truly a privilege to watch
them grow in God's word."
CHIPS - Children of Promise on Wednesday's
Contact Pastor Tami: tami@smdcog.org
CHIPS is a children's Bible club held from 7-8pm on Wednesday nights during the
school year. The club meetings are held in various classrooms in the
children's wing and are designed for children from preschool through 4th grade.
Most CHIPS adult volunteers serve every other week. Sign up to be a classroom teach, classroom assistant or a craft and game leader.
F.A.S.T. Lane- Fifth and Sixth Together
Contact Pastor Tami:
tami@smdcog.org
FAST Lane is a Bible club for 5th & 6th grade students held from 7-8pm on
Wednesday nights during the school year. Each week in FAST Lane there is a
fun theme and opportunities for students to earn incentive points by completing
special assignments, but bringing their Bibles to class, memorizing scripture,
etc. There is a focused lesson time and related activities.
KFC - Kid's Faith Class
Contact Pastor Tami:
tami@smdcog.org
KFC is held on the First Sunday of each month for students in grades 1-4.
KFC has a prayer time and focused lesson or story with related activities that
review and reinforce the lesson. Worship is an important part of KFC.
Special Children's Events
Contact Pastor Tami: tami@smdcog.org
Skating Parties, Vacation Bible School and Fall Harvest Party round out the
Children's Ministry area.
Camp Challenge
Contact Pastor Tami:
tami@smdcog.org
South Memorial actively supports Camp Challenge near Bedford, Indiana. Camp
Challenge is a summer Christian camp that provides 5-day camping experiences for
youth in grades 7-12. The camp is a wonderful place for youth to have fun, make
new friends, and grow in their faith. We provide a 50% scholarship to all youth
from South Memorial who attend the camp.
Sunday Evening Youth Fellowship & Worship
Contact Pastor Tami:
tami@smdcog.org
Our Sunday night program is from 5:00-7:00 PM on Sunday
evenings. Most meetings include fellowship time, prayer, worship, Bible
study, recreation and snacks.
Wednesday Evening Youth Gathering
Contact Pastor Tami:
tami@smdcog.org
Out Wednesday night program is held in the youth room from 7-8pm each
week during the school year. This time is student led and may
include focus on individual prayer concerns, worship, and the study of God's
Word.
The youth group participates in the annual State Youth Convention and other activities sponsored by the Church of God, including Jr. High Break-out and Church of God Day at King's Island. Every other year they travel to the International Youth Convention that is held in different locations throughout North America. They have fund raisers as needed to raise money for these events, and each youth member is able to build up a personal account to help with required expenses. Other activities include lock-ins, sports events, concerts, etc.. The group also participates in local events with other churches and hosts a Youth Encounter in the fall for all the youth of the community.
Extra events include putt-putt, bowling, movies, games, canoeing, swimming, etc.
The Indiana South Youth Choir is a group consisting of 30-35 youth from
various Church of God congregations. Each summer the group goes on a 10-day
concert tour throughout southern Indiana. Youth must be in grades 9-12 to be
considered and may apply for the choir by contacting Margie Clampitt, tour
coordinator, at 529-3013.
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Our local group meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 P.M. at the church. All ladies of the church are invited to attend. We assist in many local needs as they arise during the year as well as state, national, and world needs. Women working together can do much! The possibilities extend further than any one woman's reach. As we reach out, we grasp each other's hand and make a difference. Meetings are mission oriented, provide good fellowship and close with refreshments.
Mission: To extend the gospel of Jesus Christ, promote spiritual and personal growth, build friendship and interdependence, widen metal horizons and enlarge vision, encourage the stewardship of all life, and support the united ministries and beliefs of the Church of God through gifts of finance and leadership.
We attend the Indiana South Women of
the Church of God both Spring and Fall Conventions as well as Prayer Breakfast
and Convention of the National Women of the Church of god. We support
national organizations and local community organizations through our budget.
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This is our time to focus on growing in the grace
and knowledge of Christ, to do the work of intercession, and to encourage and
build each other up in the faith. Our prayer is that we can lead as many people
as possible to Christ through our service in the church and the community.
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WORSHIP SUPPORT
Contact Pastor Curt @
curt@smdcog.org for more information
Tape Ministry
The tape ministry records the Sunday morning service and then takes the CD's of
the service and visits our shut-ins.
Contact Bill Clampitt @
529-3013 if you would like to help.
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Prayer Chains
Contact Jan Lines @ church@smdcog.org
Tuesday Morning Ladies Prayer
Group
Contact Margie Clampitt @ 529-3013
All ladies of the church are welcome to meet on Tuesday morning for prayer in the prayer room at 9:00 A.M. Anyone may call the church office @ 529-5250 and leave a prayer request.
Our purpose is to pray for the needs of our church, our pastoral staff, our community, our families, our country and leaders, our missionaries, and for needs around the world. We do not have "planned" programs, just a time to share together, to be drawn closer together and to our God.
Men's Prayer Ministry
Contact Monte Hale:
mlpahale@yahoo.com
We invite you to
become involved by coming and sharing in our worship time on Saturday mornings
at 7:00 A.M. at the church. This group is for all men of the church to meet
and form relationships that might extend beyond the walls of this building, to
study the word of God and to pray. Prayer being our main focus as the
entire meeting builds to the prayer time at the end.
This is our time to focus on growing in the grace
and knowledge of Christ, to do the work of intercession, and to encourage and
build each other up in the faith. Our prayer is that we can lead as many people
as possible to Christ through our service in the church and the community.
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Small Group Ministries
"C.E.L.L." Christians Encouraging
Life and Love
Contact Pastor Curt @ curt@smdcog.org for more information.
One Sunday night each month from 6:00-8:30 P.M., our congregation meets
in small groups at designated host sites throughout New Castle and Henry
County. The purpose of these groups is to grow in our relationships by getting
to know each other better, and to engage in the transforming experience of small
group bible study and prayer.
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Outreach Ministries
Contact
the church office @ church@smdcog.org for more information
Funeral Dinners
Prison Ministry
Welcome & Hospitality Ministry
Van Ministry
Heart-to-Hand Food
Pantry
Contact Dave McPhee @ 765-853-6024
This group meets on the 3rd or 4th Monday
of each month in the Gym to prepare for and distribute food to those families in
need. We also hope to reach out to them spiritually by showing kindness
that was set by the example of Christ. Please go to the calendar page for
actual dates. Hope to see you there!
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Missionary Trips
Dominican Trip Information:
Next Trip is June, 2007
Contact Jim Nipp @ tiaku@aol.com
for more information
These trips help us to gain insight and understanding of what it means to be
a world Christian and to get a broad perspective on God's church.
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CBH
SMDCOG Supports the Christians Broadcasting Hope
Radio Ministry covering the world.
P.O. Box 2007, Anderson, IN 46018, 800-848-2464, x2163,
masscom@inquest.net .
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