Special Happenings Archive

Note: Entries are in reverse order by date ... latest first

2002 - December to October


 
 

My New Year's Resolution
Number one

Read through my Bible systematically

Click here


 
 

Tuesday, December 24
6:00 p.m.

Christmas Eve Service
Burning Red Candle

At the church


 
 

Sunday, December 22
9:00 a.m.

Children and Adult
Choir Program
A Star Is Born graphic

The single combined worship service
begins at 9:00 a.m.

At the church


 
 

The New Year has begun!

The first issue of
the Harbinger for 2003
is now available

Click here


 
 

Friday, December 13
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Santa's Night Out
Santa Driving a Car

Where would you like to be
without the kids in tow?

South Side will watch your youngsters
and entertain them
with crafts, games and snacks
while you do your thing!

At the church


 
 

Sunday, December 8
following 10:30 program

Second Sunday Social
Cartoon character eating

Menu:
Macaroni Casserole
Salads
French Bread
Dessert

A freewill offering will be taken
to benefit the youth programs

At the church


 
 

 
Beautify our Sanctuary for Christmas
as you
Support our Youth Group
Poinsettia Plants:
 
    5-7 Blooms . . . $12
    12+ Blooms (double stem) . $18
 
Your choice of color:
    Red
    Pink
    White
Three color poinsettias
Purchase Sunday Morning outside the Sanctuary
or
Mail a check to:
South Side Christian Church
1000 Broadmoor Avenue
Munster, Indiana 46321

 

 
 

Sunday, December 8
10:30 a.m.

Rabbi Stanley Halpern
Temple Israel ... Gary, Indiana
Speaks
Rabbi Stanley Halpern

Rabbi Halpern has been at Temple Israel for 15 years and a professor of Jewish education at a Sacramento college for 6 years. He is active with the Bio-ethics Counsel, the Open Housing Center of Northwest Indiana, and the Lake County Domestic Abuse Council.
Star of David

His inspiring talk will follow a
single combined worship service
at 9:00 a.m.

At the church


 
 

Tuesday, December 3
12:00 Noon

Senior Saints
Christmas Luncheon
Catering by Boston Market
featuring...
  • Chicken and Ham
  • New Potatoes
  • Cranberry/Nut Relish
  • Hot Cinnamon Apples
  • Cornbread
 
    Yum!
Catering Dish
Dancing Characters Entertainment by
The Kountry Kickers
featuring...
  • A woman's Group
  • All 60+
  • Dancing the light fantastic
 
    Wow!

Don't think you're a Senior Saint?
 
Well, if you're over 55 years of age
and can meet Apostle Paul's name of Saint
for EVERYONE who follows Christ
 
then you can come!

Two dollars anonymously
"dropped in the bucket" at the door
will cover the cost

At the church


 
 

Sunday, December 1
12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Family Church Decorating Day
 
Help "Deck Our Halls"
for Christmas
by bringing something RED!
  • Oversized red ornaments
  • Red ribbon
  • Red velvet bows
  • Holly berries
  • etc.
large red ornament

(White lites and extension cords are also needed)

A Sloppy Joe Sandwich Lunch will preceed the festivities
just after the second service ends

At the church


 
 

THE NEW DECEMBER HARBINGER
is now available

Click here

As an exclusive to ALL online readers,
a copy of the November Senior Saints newsletter
has also been included.

And there's more! . . .
Click here
to check out our Picture page
for Thanksgiving Happenings at our Pre-School!


 
 

THE NEW DECEMBER HARBINGER
is now available

Click here

As an exclusive to ALL online readers,
a copy of the November Senior Saints newsletter
has also been included.


 
 

Monday, November 18
thru
Sunday, November 24

THE PRAYER PATH
 
An hour-long self-guided adventure
over a "labyrinth" with eleven prayer stops
 
where you can "let go" of the world's
busy-ness, hurts and distractions.

labyrinth maze Did you know ? ...
 
A labyrinth is a maze with NO dead ends ... only surprise encounters with God along the way !

At the church


 
 

Sunday, November 10
Following Second Service

Second Sunday Social

Our Monthly Luncheon
that helps fund
projects and outings
for our Junior High and High Schoolers

at the Church


 
 

Tuesday, November 5
12:00 noon

SENIOR SAINTS TURKEY FEST

It's all about
TURKEY
this month!
Dancing Turkey
  • The Big Bird himself to chow on
     
  • The Tapper Turkey Tour slides for visual candy

Who's welcome to attend?
  • Gotta be a Senior . . . over 55 years of age
     
  • Gotta be a Saint . . . (Apostle Paul's name for EVERYONE who follows Christ)

What's the cost?

  • A creative side dish . . . (NO desserts, dressing, corn bread, sweet potatos, or cranberry sauce ... they're already spoken for)

  •  
  • Two dollars anonymously "dropped in the bucket"

At the Church


 
 

Sunday, November 3
Following Second Service

Ethnic
Potluck
Luncheon
cook chopping carrot

To kick off our Faith-Promise Missionary Pledge drive for the coming year

Our goal this year is $34,000 to support four missions.
Click here for more information on the missions.

Please bring your favorite ethnic main dish  ( American is O.K.! )
and either a side dish or a dessert.

At the church


 
 

THE NEW NOVEMBER HARBINGER
is now available

Click here

Once again, as an exclusive to ALL online readers,
a copy of the October Senior Saints newsletter
has also been included.


 
 

...and do check out the
HARVEST CARNIVAL pictures
by clicking
right here !


 
 

Wednesday, October 30
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

scarecrow with waving arms

Harvest Carnival

A safe and fun
Halloween alternative
for the entire family

Exploding cork guns ... ring tosses ... an amazing maze
 
Food and Drinks for all
Hot coffee fellowship time for the adults

Feel free to dress up and wear your costumes!

FAMILY PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST
 
Create a design that tells something about you and your family
 
Carve your pumpkin AT HOME and bring with you
 
Prizes for the top three carvings ... Ribbons for all participants
talking pumpkin

Admission is FREE
( One bag of candy per family as a donation )

at the Church


 
 

Friday-Saturday, October 25-26
8:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

Junior High Lock-In

A Night full of Non-Stop Excitement!

Excited combination lock character  

  • Compete on the Giant Inflatables
  • Awesome Music
  • Eating Frenzy - 500 Taco Bell Tacos
  • Solve the Murder Mystery
  • Be a Star in the Variety Show
  • Navigate through the Tunnel of Doom
  • Brand New Games and Prizes

Cost is $10 plus a 2-liter of pop or bag of chips

Contact Pastor Steve at 219-836-2110
or Click here for more information

at
Deer Creek Christian Church
425 Exchange Street
University Park, Illinois


 
 

Tuesday, October 22
7:00 p.m.

Chicago District Evangelistic Association
Fall Banquet
(Family-Style)

A great meal ... A great worship service ...
Testimonies from new church planters

Tickets are $12.00

Come early at 4:30 for a
complimentary estate-planning seminar
led by Cornerstone's David Duncan

Reservations, please:
Seminar -- Bob Szoke -- 219-662-2433
Dinner -- Carol Herron -- 219-836-0682

At Lexington House
95th Street, one block west of 2-94
Hickory Hills


 
 

Sunday, October 20
Following Second Service

Greeters' Luncheon

If you are a greeter Handshake or would like to be one

plan on attending this fellowship

Please r.s.v.p. with the church office
at 219-836-2110

At the church


 
 

Sunday, October 13
Following Second Service

Second Sunday Social

This is our inaugural luncheon
featuring chili and all the trimmings

We will be taking donations for the lunch that will help fund projects and outings for our Junior High and High Schoolers

at the Church


 
 

Saturday, October 12
Matinee time not yet available

"Afternoon at the Movies"
for children of all ages
p
and
"Make your Own Pizza" Party

Matinee movie price $5.50
Pizza $3.00 children / $4.00 adults

Over 45 already signed up
Contact Pastor Mike at 219-836-2110
if you'd like to join us!

at
Showplace 16 - Deercreek Drive -- Schererville Indiana
and
Schlotzsky's Deli -- Main & Indianapolis Blvd -- Highland Indiana


 
 

Thursday, October 10
8:00 a.m.

G.R.E.A.T. Men's Breakfast

( God's Retired Energetic And Talented Men )

Man in pajamas drinking coffee

All men are welcome
to come and fellowship with us

at
Old Town Hall Restaurant
Ridge Road at Calumet Avenue
Munster, Indiana


 
 

Our New Bus
 
has received its decorative inscriptions
and is now ready to take off to parts unknown
in the service of the Savior

Our new bus speeding off!

Where would you like to go today ?

Click here for a closer look

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