Worship Times: Saturday 5:30, Sunday 10:30 a.m.
At South Shore, we feel that it's our responsibility to make it easy for you to come to church. We want you to be able to experience the great music, thought-provoking messages, friendly people and relaxed atmosphere that are a part of South Shore. And we know that your first time at a church, any church, brings up some questions.
The music of at South Shore Community Church is an expression of our joy and devotion to the Savior. It is also an expression of the times in which the congregation has come to age. Most music sets are carried by a guitar-based band comprised of electric lead, bass, acoustic, synthesizer or electric piano, 2 or 3 percussionists and vocals.
If you grew up listening to a stereo rather than a radio, you will like the music style at South Shore.
We hope to have the opportunity for the South Shore family to welcome your family next weekend. We have activities for all age groups and provide an opportunity for each family member to experience God through the Bible and other people just like you....
You don't have to believe in God to go to church. You don't have to know anything about God or the Bible to go to church. You don't have to clean up, dress up, or "get your act together" before you arrive. Come as you are.
Each weekend we worship God and learn about Christ. Many in attendance are just checking out this church thing to see what it is about. Some turned away from church in the past and are just trying to find out if they should give God another try. Some are at the end of what they know to do and are just hoping that God still cares. Others celebrate what God has done for them.
It doesn't matter where you are on your spiritual journey or if you haven't even started it yet. You are welcome at South Shore, just as you are, with all the baggage of your life and with all of your questions. We would love to explore with you. Hope to see you this Saturday night or Sunday morning.
If you point these things out to the brothers, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, brought up in the truths of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed. (1 Timothy 4:6)
The South Shore Community Church Statement of Faith summarizes our beliefs as a church. While our style of worship, approaches to evangelism, methods of discipleship, and avenues of ministry may seem innovative, our faith is rooted and grounded in Jesus Christ who is "the same yesterday, and today, and forever." Therefore, the sole authority for our theology, faith, and practice is Jesus Christ whose will is revealed in the Bible.
To continue, please go to our Beliefs and Values page under the About SSCC menu.
South Shore has a Security Team of individuals who have been trained and equipped to secure our campus during both our Saturday night and Sunday morning services.
If you're visiting, we hope that our service is a gift to you. If South Shore is not your home church or if you are just "kicking tires," we prefer that you not contribute any money to our offering. Our offering time allows those who call South Shore home to give back to God a portion of the financial blessings He has given to them. We will not make you wear a visitor badge, stand up to be introduced, or singled out in any way. We want you to remain as anonymous as you desire so that you can stay well within your comfort zone. Regardless of your choice to remain stealth or become more visible, we encourage you to visit our church over several weeks to see what's going on at South Shore.
South Shore offers God-based 12 step programs for men and women. These interactive groups are for those who are recovering or desiring to recover from hurts, habits, or hangups. Groups currently meet on Tuesdays at 7pm at our Tuttle Campus (1899 S. Tuttle Ave). For more information contact our Care Ministry Pastor, David Cooper, at 362-3142 ext. 6 or dcooper@southshorechurch.com. You can check out the celebrate recovery program at www.celebraterecovery.com.
"Beep, Beep" means we love you! From time to time we may feel alone, in need of a hug. South Shore Care Ministries has implimented the "Beeping of You" Ministry. When someone is in a tough situation (ex: hospitalized, chronic illness, depressed, etc) they are given a beeper. Friends, family and staff are given the phone number for the beeper and can call any time of the day or night. The beeper will go off letting the hurting person know they are prayed for and loved. If you know someone that would benefit from a beep, please contact David Cooper at 362-3142 x6.
Divorce Care- A program designed to help those suffering from the trauma of a divorce. We meet weekly on Saturday evenings in 13 week cycles. You'll learn how to deal with the pain of the past and look forward to rebuilding your life. Call David Cooper for information (362-3142 x6)
Boundaries -Is a special group to help adults learn how to set healthy boundaries. Using the video series based on the Boundaries book by Dr Henry Cloud and Dr John Townsend you will learn when to set boundaries for a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
Marital Support Group - At South Shore, marriages are important. We offer both Marital Enrichment in a small group format anda couple-to-couple crisis intervention
Marital Enrichment Group: This enrichment group focuses on enriching marriages. Learn the secrets of a good marriage. Topics include communication skills, understanding the differences between men and women, biblical perspective and more
Marital Crisis Care: "Choosing Wisely before You Divorce" is for couples considering divorce. This is an opportunity to take an objective view of how divorce (if you select that path) will affect your life in several different areas: emotional, physical, financial, legal, children, family and spiritually. The couple meets for five weeks with another trained couple that can guide them through this decision process with video assistance. This assistance is confidential.
Good $ense(financial) - Is your debt is too high and your savings are inadequate? Are you one paycheck away from disaster? Is your marriage suffering from a lack of wise financial management? Do you fight over money? This class educates and assists people with managing their resources in a God-honoring way.
Counseling and Counseling Referrals - We can provide confidential referrals to excellent counselors in all areas including premarital counseling
Benevolence - Is a one-time limited financial support for our members who are experiencing financial difficulties
Hospital Visitation - We have trained members that visit hospitalized members of our church
Prayer Team - We have a 24 hour prayer line available at 362-3142 x463. We also have a team of faithful prayer warriors that pray over the weekly prayer requests following the church service. If you have prayer requests during the week, please know that you can send them to prayer@southshorechurch.com.
For further information concerning our Care Ministries, please feel free to call David Cooper at 362-3142 x6 dcooper@southshorechurch.com
The Pastors and Elders at South Shore believe deeply in God's ability to act through prayer. We are on our knees for you. If you have a prayer request for our Pastors, please feel free to send a confidential email to dcooper@southshorechurch.com or prayer@southshorechurch.com
A program designed to help those suffering from the trauma of a divorce. You'll learn how to deal with the pain of the past and look forward to rebuilding your life. We meet weekly in 13 week cycles.
Divorce Care is launching a new cycle on Saturday, October 29th at 7:00 p.m. in the Manatee Room in the back of the Children's Building. Call David Cooper at 362-3142 x6 to sign up or fill out the online registration form on the bottom of this page.
God has blessed South Shore with many gifted people. Tentmakers is our new ministry which is designed to help connect people with jobs by sharing opportunities and imparting needed skills. The six main areas of Tentmakers are: