Life Groups
What's a Life Group?
A Life Group is a community of people committed to one another for the sake of discovering and becoming like Jesus, while inviting others to come and do the same. It's a place where we cultivate healthy relationships and spiritual growth. A life group is a place to know others and be known by them.
To multiply disciples of Jesus in the context of Gospel-centered community and mission to reach the world for Jesus one person at a time.
(Matthew 28:18-20)
As Life Groups gather to eat, pray, worship, read scripture, encourage one another, and serve others, they will grow as disciples of Jesus and discover the joy of taking part in a shared mission.
(Acts 2:42-47).
As Life Groups are intentional about serving neighborhoods, schools, coworkers or other networks, people in Owen Sound will witness a community that lives out the Gospel in tangible ways. This is how we reach the world for Jesus one person at a time.
(Matthew 5:14-16)
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Baptism
What Is Baptism?
Baptism is our first step in following Jesus. We believe the Bible teaches that those who have responded to the message of the gospel, repented, and confessed Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior will be baptized by immersion as an act of obedience as a disciple of Jesus. In the book of Acts, baptism was an immediate response for those who accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Baptism by immersion is a picture of death and resurrection for one’s old life to a new life following Jesus.
“Therefore we have been buried with Him through baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life.” — Romans 6:4-6
We regularly offer a Baptism class where you can have your questions answered and find out how to prepare for your own baptism day!
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Parent Commissioning & Child Dedication
Why Parent Commissioning?
Parent Commissioning & Child Dedication represents a commitment on your part to raise your kids up "in the training and instruction of the Lord" (Eph. 6:4), and a commitment on the part of Southend Church to support you in that effort! There are two steps in the Parent Commissioning & Child Dedication process: 1) Orientation and 2) Commissioning.
In our Orientation, we will discuss God’s design for parenting and how we plan to support you and partner with you in discipling your children. The actual Commissioning & Dedication will take place in a Sunday service and will include our church family praying over you and sending you to take the gospel to your home.
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Membership
Put Down Roots At Southend
Our Membership class walks you through what it means to be a member of Southend with a detailed look at the vision, mission and process, as well as our doctrine and structure as a church.
Because we have people attending Southend from many different backgrounds we believe alignment is essential to being a unified church. This class will help you make an informed decision about your choice to join the Southend Church family.
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Weekly Ministries
SOUTHEND KIDS
Your family is important to us. That’s why we have taken every effort to make sure that your children are safe, have fun, and learn about Jesus.
INFANT & TODDLER NURSERIES: Available during every Sunday morning service.
WORSHIP KIDSTYLE: EVERY SUNDAY. Right before the sermon starts on Sundays our kids ages JK – Grade 3 are invited to head downstairs for there own special Bible message, games and craft time!
AWANA: 6:30-8:00pm EVERY TUESDAY EVENING. Our Tuesday night kids program is open to all kids JK- Grade 6. Awana nights include Bible Time, Games Time and Small Group Time.
Questions about our Kids Ministries? Please reach out using the “Contact Us” button below.
SOUTHEND YOUTH
YOUTH GROUP: Every Wednesday Night from 7:00-9:00pm. This is open for youth ages 12 and up.
A typical night of Youth Group includes, games, worship, a lesson and small-group time.
There are also special small group nights, service nights and the opportunity for teens to join the Youth Leadership team.
Questions about Youth Group? Please reach out using the “Contact Us” button below.
MUSIC MINISTRY
Our music teams exist to point people to Jesus through song, prayer and scripture reading. We are not professionals, but we are passionate about Who we worship. We welcome musicians of all skill levels on all instruments. Currently our practice takes place at 8:45am on Sunday mornings.
Interested in learning more about joining a music team? Click the link below and let us know a little bit about yourself. One of our music team coordinators will be in touch.