Worship Times: Saturday 5:30, Sunday 10:00 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.
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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. The following pages contain a summary of our beliefs, along with some explanatory comments to help ...
South Shore employs a police officer to remain on campus each Saturday night during our services. The primary responsibility of the security team is the protection of our children ...
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.
At South Shore, we know that it can be difficult to keep up with all of the things going on at our church. This is the page where our Children's Pastor, Chris Cahill and our Student Ministries Coach, Joe Davis, will post updates and information regarding South Shore's Youth Programs and helpful Parenting Tips. Check us out each week and keep up with your kids.
Movie, Music, Game Reviews
We know that it can be difficult guiding children and young adults through the maze of movie and music ratings. There are so many negative influences on our children and parents need to stay informed. Thus, we recommend the following websites that can help to shed light on the content that your kids may experience at the movies or on their MP3 players. The website for music, movies, tv shows and more is www.pluggedinonline.com , The website to review video games and movies is www.mediafamily.org . In addition, you can guide your kids to bands with a positive influence with a similar sound to their favorite band by reviewing www.christcoremusic.net. If you have further questions, contact Pastor Joe or Chris for additional help.
Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions, George Barna. Want to reach America's larget hidden mission field? Look down! Studies show that our children's moral developmentis largely set before the age of ten. Discover ways for congregation to target this worldview-shaping windowof opportunity, equip new Christian parents to nurture spiritual maturity in their kids-and help strengthen the church's future generation.
Say Goodbye to Whining, Complaining, and Bad Attitudes in You and Your Kids, Turansky and Miller.It's no secret that selfishness is a major contributor to family break-down. But according to Joanne Miller and Scott Turansky, every form of selfishness has an honor-based solution. After studying hundreds of familes, the authors have concluded that when honor is a valued virtue, families are healthy, happy, and functional. Based on this research, this book offers a variety of biblical teachings, intriguing insights, and practical solutions to help parents and children better honor one another.
Hurt- Inside the World of Today's Teenagers -By Chap Clark. Contemporary adolescents seem confident, well- adjusted, and happy. But beneath the surface, they're often lonely, insecure, and empty. What's going on? Claiming that adults have "abandoned" teens just when they most need support, Clark's ethnographic study examines today's changing youth culture from the inside out and suggests five strategies to "turn the tide of systemic abandonment."
Why Christian Kids Rebel- By Dr. Tim Kimmel. Author of Grace-Based Parenting and the best-selling Little House on the Freeway, Dr. Tim Kimmel helps Christian parents avoid the potential problems their well-meaning parenting styles could create. This book offers a new way to look at the "ideal" Christian home and shows why "cocoon-style" Christian homes don't work. Many parents have "done it all" when it comes to the checklist of good Christian parenting, only to see their son or daughter step away from their belief system and embrace other lifestyle choices. Dr. Kimmel helps to increase the chances that your children will develop a vibrant faith early in life and stick with it on into adulthood. It will also provide help and hope for those already dealing with a rebellious teen and teach them how to lead the child back into a walk of faith.
Max Q by Andy Stanley and Stuart Hall. In the pages of this dynamic book we share six principles that will launch your students as they dare to move out from under the protection of the youth group and take the message of Christ to their peers.