Mark your calendars to join us for a family-friendly Movie Night.

• DATE: Friday, March 9th
• TIME: 7:00 PM
• PLACE: Southland Church Sanctuary
• COST: Free

We’ll be showing the movie “Seven Days In Utopia”.

This would be a great event to invite all your family and friends to.  Light refreshments will be served in the lobby after the movie.

ATTENTION MEN

You are invited to attend a Wild Game Supper at New Covenant Church in Valdosta on Saturday, February 25th. You must sign up by Sunday, February 19th. The cost is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children 10 and under. Pick up a flyer and sign-up at the table in the lobby.

 COMMUNITY GROUPS

Southland Community Groups meet this week. Community Groups are a great way to get conected with the Southland Family, develop friendships, dig deeper into the Word of God and grow in your walk with Christ. All our Community Groups are listed in the column on the right side of this publication. Make plans to visit one this week, you’ll be glad you did.

RELAY FOR LIFE CANDY JAR FUNDRAISER

We have kicked off our annual support for the Relay for Life with the Candy Jar Fundraiser.

Guess the number of candies in the jar at the table in the lobby and win the candy, the lovely jar it is in, AND a $100 gift certificate from Steel’s Jewelry!

Suggested donation is $1.00 and all proceeds will go to support the Relay for Life. Winner will be announced Sunday, March 4th.

SCHOOL OF EQUIPPING AND EMPOWERING

Meets this Thursday, February 16th at 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

Celebrate Recovery will meet this Friday, February 17th at 6:30 PM in the playground modular building.
Celebrate Recovery, is a support group helping those struggling with all types of addictions.

UNVEILED YOUTH

“Unveiled Youth” meets every Sunday, at 5:00 PM in the Sanctuary. If you’re the parent or friend of a teen, encourage them to come join us. We’d love to meet them and have them be a part of the Youth Ministry.

And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:18 

CFM MONTHLY MEETING

You are invited to attend the CFM Monthly meetiing on Saturday, February 18th at 10:00 AM. This is a great time of sharing vision and direction from Apostle. Nursery and child care are NOT available at this meeting.

LADIES BRUNCH

Ladies, you are invited to join us on Saturday, February 25th from 10:00 AM to Noon in the Dining Hall for a LIST Brunch. Pastor Johanna Vrboncic will share a fresh word with us.

Nursery is available for ages birth to 5 years for those who register their children. Sign-up at the table in the lobby or call the church office at 229-245-8188.

• Ready to move out of your house into an office?
• Do you want to change your location or office size?
• Would you like to pay once for phone, internet & utilities?
• Come check us out!
• 100 N. Patterson Street.
• Downtown at the corner of Hill Ave/Patterson St.
• All INCLUSIVE!
• 24/7 access, Security, Phone, Utilities, Conference Room, Cable TV, Internet (Cat5 wired or wireless), Printing, Storage Space.
• Southland members receive 25% off first month with a 1 year lease.

LOOKING TO GET INVOLVED?

Southland has numerous ministry opportunities available for you. You can be a part of advancing the Kingdom and ministering to your brothers and sisters as well as those who don’t know Christ.
If you have been wondering how you can be a part of making a difference here at Southland, see Pastor Johanna or Pastor Martin or call the church office at 229-245-8188 and we’ll help you find the ministry for you.

THINKING OF BECOMING A MEMBER?

If you would like to become a member of Southland Church, simply pick up a Membership Covenant at the Information Booth or Media Center in the lobby, fill it out and turn it back in. We’ll contact you and schedule a time to welcome you in.

You may also pick up a Covenant at the Church office during the week. Office hours are Monday-Thursday from 8:30 AM-4:30 PM and Friday from 8:30 AM-Noon.

LAS BANDERAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT CHURCH BENEFIT

Las Banderas will donate 15% of Sunday Sales made between 11:00 AM and 9:00 PM to area churches. Simply tell your server that you attend Southland Church and sign the Church Benefit Log. 15% of your check (before taxes) will be donated to Southland. Enjoy a great meal, fellowship with friends and financially support the Kingdom all at the same time.

February 12, 2012

Scripture:

2 Kings 2:1-15

This is the story of Elijah and Elisha traveling from Gilgal to Bethel, Jericho, and the Jordan. Elisha would not leave him at any time. Elijah asked what Elisha wanted from him, and Elisha responded that he wanted a double portion of Elijah’s spirit or anointing.

Discussion:

These four cities represented four dimensions or tests we must go through.

1. Gilgal means a wheel or circle representing we must stop circling the same old things and eventually pass the test God is giving us. We must die, submit, and change. Gilgal is also, In Joshua 5, a place of circumcision or removal of the flesh so that God’s life and reproduction can come about.
2. Bethel means house of God. We must know that WE are the church; we are the portal of heaven; we are the instrument God uses to accomplish miracles.
3. Jericho is where the walls came down. The people of Israel saw a huge obstruction and yet remained quiet. The walls (old mindsets) were torn down.
4. Jordan is a symbol of death. It represents crossing from wilderness (survival) to the promised land (more than enough).

When John baptized Jesus, they both were in humility and submission to each other. We have to die to our own agenda and submit to one another. The Holy Spirit rests on unity and humility.

Questions:

1. Apostle Dell spoke of a “destiny link”. What is that?
2. When Elijah was depressed and in the cave, he said that he was the only one left. He had believed a lie. How did Jezebel’s threat activate that depression?
3. When we are aligned in a “destiny link” we can sometimes experience rejection. Have you experienced that? What is a godly response?
4. Is it hard to submit to delegated authority that is younger, less experienced, or less anointed than you? How do we submit that to God?
5. Elijah told Elisha he could have a double portion anointing “if you see me when I go”. Apostle Dell said we must stay closely positioned or aligned to receive that anointing. How do we do that?

ATTENTION MEN

You are invited to attend a Wild Game Supper at New Covenant Church in Valdosta on Saturday, February 25th. You must sign up by Sunday, February 19th. The cost is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children 10 and under. Pick up a flyer and sign-up at the table in the lobby.

EAST COMMUNITY GROUPS

Southland Community Groups meet this week. Community Groups are a great way to get conected with the Southland Family, develop friendships, dig deeper into the Word of God and grow in your walk with Christ.All our Community Groups are listed in the column on the right side of this publication. Make plans to visit one this week, you’ll be glad you did.

RELAY FOR LIFE CANDY JAR FUNDRAISER

We have kicked off our annual support for the Relay for Life with the Candy Jar Fundraiser.

Guess the number of candies in the jar at the table in the lobby and win the candy, the lovely jar it is in, AND a $100 gift certificate from Steel’s Jewelry!

Suggested donation is $1.00 and all proceeds will go to support the Relay for Life. Winner will be announced Sunday, March 4th.

SCHOOL OF EQUIPPING AND EMPOWERING

Meets this Thursday, February 9th at 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

Celebrate Recovery will meet this Friday, February 10th at 6:30 PM in the playground modular building.
Celebrate Recovery, is a support group helping those struggling with all types of addictions.

UNVEILED YOUTH

“Unveiled Youth” meets every Sunday, at 5:00 PM in the Sanctuary. If you’re the parent or friend of a teen, encourage them to come join us. We’d love to meet them and have them be a part of the Youth Ministry.

And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:18 

IT’S A BOY!

You are invited to join us for a Baby Shower in honor of Deidre and Anthony Rountree on February 11, 2012 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the LaQuinta Inn Meeting room. LaQuinta Inn is located at 1800 Club House Dr.

CFM MONTHLY MEETING

You are invited to attend the CFM Monthly meetiing on Saturday, February 18th at 10:00 AM. This is a great time of sharing vision and direction from Apostle. Nursery and child care are NOT available at this meeting.

• Ready to move out of your house into an office?
• Do you want to change your location or office size?
• Would you like to pay once for phone, internet & utilities?
• Come check us out!
• 100 N. Patterson Street.
• Downtown at the corner of Hill Ave/Patterson St.
• All INCLUSIVE!
• 24/7 access, Security, Phone, Utilities, Conference Room, Cable TV, Internet (Cat5 wired or wireless), Printing, Storage Space.
• Southland members receive 25% off first month with a 1 year lease.

LOOKING TO GET INVOLVED?

Southland has numerous ministry opportunities available for you. You can be a part of advancing the Kingdom and ministering to your brothers and sisters as well as those who don’t know Christ.
If you have been wondering how you can be a part of making a difference here at Southland, see Pastor Johanna or Pastor Martin or call the church office at 229-245-8188 and we’ll help you find the ministry for you.

THINKING OF BECOMING A MEMBER?

If you would like to become a member of Southland Church, simply pick up a Membership Covenant at the Information Booth or Media Center in the lobby, fill it out and turn it back in. We’ll contact you and schedule a time to welcome you in.

You may also pick up a Covenant at the Church office during the week. Office hours are Monday-Thursday from 8:30 AM-4:30 PM and Friday from 8:30 AM-Noon.

LAS BANDERAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT CHURCH BENEFIT

Las Banderas will donate 15% of Sunday Sales made between 11:00 AM and 9:00 PM to area churches. Simply tell your server that you attend Southland Church and sign the Church Benefit Log. 15% of your check (before taxes) will be donated to Southland. Enjoy a great meal, fellowship with friends and financially support the Kingdom all at the same time.

February 5, 2012

Scripture:

Revelation 6: 9-11:

When He opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain because of the word of God and the testimony they had maintained. They called out in a loud voice, “How long, Sovereign Lord, holy and true, until you judge the inhabitants of the earth and avenge our blood?” Then each of them was given a white robe, and they were told to wait a little longer, until the number of their fellow servants and brothers who were to be killed as they had been was completed.

Discussion:

Included are all seven of the questions, answers and scripture references.

Questions:

1. Do we go to heaven immediately? Yes

2 Cor. 5:8. Scripture says to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.

2. Will we have a physical body? Yes

1 Thess. 4: 13 & 14. The Lord Himself will come with our spirit and soul to connect to our NEW recognizable body.

Luke 24: 28-33.
Each will receive a white robe. When Jesus appeared to the disciples He told them to handle him; his flesh and bone. There was no blood because in our earthly body, the life is in the blood. In our glorified body, the glory of God is the life.

3. Will we know everything in heaven? No

I Cor. 13:12 says we will know even as we are known. But it’s a misconception to think we know everything. In the Rev. 6 passage, they were asking questions.

4. Do the people in heaven know what is happening on earth? Yes

In the Rev. 6 passage, they knew they had been martyred. Heb. 12:1 says we have a great cloud of witnesses encouraging us. Luke 15:7 states that there is rejoicing in heaven when one sinner repents.

5. Will we remember what happened to us on earth? Yes

Rev. 6. says the martyrs remembered what happened to them. Luke 16: 19-31 says Abraham told the rich man to remember. We will remember through a heavenly perspective and be grateful (not sad). We’ll be able to compare heaven to earth.

6. Will we know people in heaven and be able to communicate with them? Yes

Matt. 8:11 says that many will come and take their place at the feast with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in heaven. So we will be able to communicate with others.

7. Is heaven boring? No.

8. Do animals go to heaven?

We don’t know. But we do know the character of God; and God is a loving God; so things, animals we love may be in heaven. We do know that scripture talks about the lion and the lamb lying down together.