South Side Church of Christ | Washington Court House, OH

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South Side Church of Chirst921 S Fayette StWashington CH, OH 43160(740)335-3107

THANK YOU SENDING ERROR ERROR SEND ministry@southsidewch.com Ray Vance - ministerRay, Patty and their three children moved from Indiana to South Side in 2004. He enjoys watching the Indianapolis Colts and he loves Red Lobster.ray@southsidewch.comClarence Hogan - asscoiate minister/youth ministryClarence enjoys listening to music, is very much a people person and is allergic to rude people. LOL!clarence@southsidewch.comKim DuPerow - secretary/treasurerkim@southsidewch.comOffice hours:Monday - Friday - 9:00am - 3:00pmContact the General Officeministry@southsidewch.com(740)335-3107 or fax (740)335-3199

Resources for Christian Growth Teen Worship Children who are two years old but have not yet started Kindergarten have their own time of worship every Sunday morning at 10:30am in the downstairs preschool room.Children who are in Kindergarten through the fifth grade are invited to participate in Children's Worship. They will be dismissed to Children's Worship right before the sermon begins. Children's Worship meets upstairs in the Emerge Room.

Click here for picturesThe South Side Church of Christ had it"s beginnings on October 23, 1938. Forty-three people met in a lodge hall over a liquor store at 246 E. Court Street. The group adopted a Resolution of Organization on December 18, 1938. In the spring of 1939 the congregation began meeting at the shelter house in the old Perry Park. In late autumn of 1939 it became necessary to meet in the homes of members until a permanent place of worship could be obtained.The Wesley Chapel at 921 S. Fayette Street in Washington Court House was purchased from the Grace Methodist Church and the first service was held there on January 7, 1940. On August 14, 1948, the congregation was incorporated under the laws of the State of Ohio as the South Side Church of Christ.In 1963 a fellowship hall/classroom area was built behind the church building which was then razed in preparation for the new sanctuary which would be built in 1964. A dedication service for the fellowship hall and sanctuary was held on September 23, 1964.In 1994 we added a early worship service at 8:00am.In 1996 a groundbreaking service was held for a new 10,000 square foot Family Life Center which would house new classrooms, offices, restrooms, kitchen and a multi-purpose room which would seat up to 500 people. The dedication service for this new facility was held on August 24, 1997. In October of 1999 we began worshiping in the Family Life Center to encourage further growth.In January, 2007, changes were made in our worship services with the Early Worship service beginning at 8:00 am, a contemporary service at 10:30am in the Family Life Center, and a traditional service at 10:30am in the chapel.In 2009 the vision of the church became Love God, Love People, Serve the World. The leadership continues to seek God’s guidance to find new ways to reach out and love the people of Fayette County.

Early Service8:00am - Family Life Center Sunday School9:20am - For all agesCelebration Service10:30am - Family Life Center Traditional Service10:30am - Chapel Preschool for 3-5 year olds10:30am - Downstairs classroomElementary Worship11:00am - ERSunday Evening 6:00pm - Adult Worship Elective Classes Elementary and Preshool Youth Group Emerge-MS & HS Youth Group (All youth groups meet throughout the school year)Wednesday Evening6:30pm - Adult Bible Study7:30pm-Celebration Choir practiceSmall Groups meet throughout the week

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A nursery is provided for birth through two years old during Sunday School and the 10:30am Worship Service.Sunday School is offered for all ages of children at 9:20am.Children who are two years old but have not yet started Kindergarten have their own time of worship every Sunday morning at 10:30am.Children in Kindergarten through the fifth grade can participate in Children's Worship during one of our 10:30 Services. They will begin in the Worship Service, and when it is time for the message they will be dismissed to go upstairs to the ER for a message appropriate for their age.Elementary Youth Group meets on Sunday Evenings at 6:00 throughout the school year. All children in Kindergarten through the fifth grade are welcome.We also have a Elementary Age Choir that practices on Sunday evenings at 5pm.Preschool group-Acorns to Oaks meet on Sunday evenings at 6:00 throughout the school year. This is for ages 3-4 years old.

Childrens Ministry Sunday SchoolWe offer Sunday School classes for Middle and High School students at 9:20am.Teen WorshipSunday evenings 6:30pm-8pm-Live Band-Food-Games-Fellowship! This is for everyone in our community in grades 6-12.Pack the House!This program is for middle school, on Friday nights after football games in the fall & on Friday's during the Winter guarter. It is open to the community...so come join us!WINTER TEEN RETREATJanuary at Springhill Camps in Michigan. For all teens 6th-12th grades, there will be tubing, sledding, hiking, horseback riding and tons more! Come and fellowship with over a thousand teens.NYR is a week long experience in the mountains of Colorado for a student to learn who Jesus is, what Jesus did for them and how to live everyday for Jesus. There are about 2000 teenagers there. We will be camping out in the mountains. We will leave July 20th in the morning. And we will return July28th . To help with the cost of the trip, we will be doing fundraisers and selling Student Stock. This is for teens 6th-12th grade.

Teens What's Going On?Watch for announcements on our facebook page for all the great things happening each week. Winter Teen Retreat was Jan 13-15 at Springhill Camps in Michigan. What a great time we had to enjoy the snow and hang out with some really awesome people.It's time to plan for NYR in Colorado, it's July 22-26. There will be planning meetings for everyone interested in going, check with the church office for dates. If you are interested in NYR, check out their website.

Emerge Student Ministry Youth GroupsWe have Youth Groups of all ages that meet throughout the school year.

Children's & Preschool WorshipOur Elementary & Preschool age children meet every Sunday morning for their own time of worship.

Teen WorshipOur teens meet every Sunday evening for their own time of worship.

Sunday Evening WorshipWe meet at 6:00pm for worship, prayer, communion and a message from God's Word. From time to time we might have a special program during this time. Wednesday Evening Bible StudyThis group meets at 6:30pm each Wednesday for Bible study and prayer. ChoirWe have our Celebration Choir that meets each Wednesday evening at 7:30pm for practice, everyone is welcome to join that just wants to Praise the Lord! They perform special numbers once a month at our Unity Service on the first Sunday of each month. They are currently working on the Christmas program which will be performed on December 2,3,& 4th.We also have our Amplify Jr choir that practices over the summer and has a program in September.

Sunday and Wednesday Evening Worship These groups meet weekly to pray and study from God's Word.

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South Side Church of Christ921 S Fayette StWashington CH, OH 43160

ABOUT US HistorySouth Side began in 1938. Click here to learn our story.

StaffWe have two ministers and one secretary at South Side. Click here to learn more about our staff.

Service TimesEach week we have many services scheduled. Click here for all of our weekly service times.

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Contact UsTo contact us, call us at 740-335-3107 or click here to fill out a short form.

We have many opportunities to serve in our community, you can volunteer at The Well to work in the free store, help serve or prepare meals on Tuesday evenings, or get involved with the Loads of Love program. We have the Christmas Food Basket project, where we give a large basket of food to needy families so they can prepare a Christmas meal for their family.We have some upcoming projects scheduled for the fall, check the church calendar for dates & times.

At South Side we give 17% of our general fund offerings to the mission's that we support. Below is a list of those missions and their websites. Please take time to find out more about them.Butler Springs Camp and Retreat www.butlersprings.comChristian Restoration Association www.thecra.orgCincinnati Christian University www.ccuniversity.eduCIY (Christ in Youth) www.ciy.comCookson Hills Christian Ministries www.cooksonhills.orgJohnson Bible College www.jbc.eduKentucky Christian University www.kcu.eduLife Pregnancy Center www.lifepregnancy.orgPhillippine Bible Seminary PBS Report 12-11Recycled Riches www.thecra.orgSouth Pacific Christian Fellowship www.rechurch.co.nz Southern Mexico Mission NewsletterTCM International www.tcmi.orgForest City Church Some Missions are supported through our Adult Sunday school classes.Lifeline www.lifeline.orgColombian Christian Mission www.ccmon-line.com

Missions At South Side it is our belief that true spiritual and relational growth happens best in small groups. These groups are hosted in homes or at the church, on a regular basis throughout the year providing an intimate and conversational environment where you can question, grow, and learn with others in our community. We offer Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University. This 13 week program will be offered serveral times throughout the year, contact the church office if you are interested in taking the course. We are currently doing a study on Forgotten God: Reversing Our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit by Francis Chan.

Small Groups The Well at Sunnyside is a Christian Ministry supported by many different chuches in Fayette County to provide relief to the poor and distressed in Fayette County, Ohio.Their ministries include a Free Store with clothing and household items, a free meal served every week, Angel Food Ministry which provides quality food at discount prices, and much more.The Well is located at:721 S Fayette StWashington CH, Ohio 43160Their phone number is:(740)333-5088Check out their website at:wellsunnyside.orgThere are opportunities to volunteer at The Well. Volunteer forms are available on their website.

Movement is all about growing as a disciple of Jesus Christ. God takes us just as we are, but he loves us so much he wants us to grow. Here at South Side we have three steps that help us become disciples.Step 1: Love GodThe first step in our relationship with God is to love Him. One of the ways we can do this is through worship services. Step 2: Love PeopleThe second step in our relationship with God is to love people. We believe that you grow to love people by connecting with them. We take this step through our Sunday School and Small Groups. Step 3: Serve the WorldThe third step in our relationship with God is to serve the world. One of the best ways to show our love for God and people is to serve others. For more resources for Christian Growth, scroll down and click on "READ MORE".

ChildrenOur Children have many opportunities to worship, grow closer to one another and learn how to serve. Youth Groups have started! Sunday nights at 6pm

The Well at Sunnyside Service Projects Worship in the Traditional Service is accompanied by organ and piano. We sing hymns that have been favorites for many generations. Words are projected in the front or you can use your hymnbook. We always participate in Communion, Offering, a prayer time and a message from God's Word.

Traditional Worship Service The Contemporary Service is relevant, engaging and authentic. On your way into the worship space, you might stop by our coffee bar and grab a free hot coffee, water, hot chocolate or tea, whichever you prefer. Take it to your seat and you’ll likely be greeted by a video before we start the music, which is often loud and engaging. After we sing together you will experience a teaching that is creative, relevant, and practical to your everyday life. At some point of the service we partake in the sacred act of communion and offering. You’ll have a chance to respond at the end, then we’ll dismiss, play some tunes on your way out and you’ll see more smiling faces as you leave. You will notice when you come that dress code isn't a big issue. The people on stage are often seen in jeans, shorts and sneakers. So just come as you are and experience Christ along with the rest of us.

Contemporary Worship Service Children's & Preschool Worship We have big dreams at South Side to see people loved and lives changed. That starts with people like you helping us do what we do every week. Getting involved gives you a way to join the journey with us and help make the dream a reality! Here is just a sample of the things you can do: Volunteering at The Well Sunday School teachers and helpers Youth Group leaders and helpers Friday nights for middle School Choir members Praise Team members Small Groups leader or hosts Greeters and DoorkeepersNursery workersVacation Bible School volunteersAnd many, many more.

Get Involved The third step in our relationship with God is to serve the world. One of the best ways to show our love for God and people is to serve others.

Youth Groups Elementary Youth GroupThis Youth Group meets on Sunday Evenings at 6:00 throughout the school year. All children in Kindergarten through the fifth grade are welcome.Teen WorshipSunday evenings 6pm-7:30pm-Live Band-Food-Games-Fellowship! This is for everyone in our community in grades 6-12.AMPLIFY & amplify jrAmplify Youth Community Choir, meets every Sunday night at 6PM, for kids & teens.

Teen WorshipSunday evenings 6pm-7:30pm-Live Band-Food-Games-Fellowship! This is for everyone in our community in grades 6-12.

Adult Sunday School ClassesHis Family Class They meet downstairs. The class studies various topics and books of the Bible. The age range is usually 25-40 years of age, but all ages are welcome.Berean Class This class meets in the Emerge Room. The class is comprised of a wide age range and welcomes all ages. Various topics and books of the Bible are studied and regular class meetings are scheduled. The class's main service project is organizing the annual Christmas Food Basket Project.Christian Challengers Class They meet in the chapel. The class studies various topics and books of the Bible. The age range is mostly 60-70 years of age, but all ages are welcome to join them.Loyal Disciples Class This class meets in the main floor classrooms next to the Family Life Center. The age range varies with most attendees being 60-80 years of age. All ages are welcome. The class studies various topics and books of the Bible. Regular montly class meetings are held.God's Special People This is a class geared to meet the challenges of those adults who are developmentally handicapped. The lessons are designed to lead the class members to ameaningful relationship with Jesus Christ.Children's Sunday School ClassesNursery Our nursery is located on the main floor off of the foyer. The nursery is available for Birth through 2 years old during all of our Sunday Morning Worship Services.Children's Sunday SchoolOur chilren's classrooms are located downstairs. We have classes for all ages. Preschool-Kindergarten 1st-2nd grade 3rd-4th grade 5th gradeTeen Sunday SchoolOur Middle School and Senior High Classes are located upstairs near the Fishtank. Middle School is for grades 6-8 and Senior High is for grades 9-12

Sunday School Small GroupsAt South Side it is our belief that true spiritual and relational growth happens best in small groups.

MissionsWe support many missions, both local and accross the world. Click here to see a list of our missions.

YOUTH TeensOur teens have opportunities to grow in their relationship with God and with others. Check out the "READ MORE" Button to see what is coming up next.facebook Click here to be connected to South Side Student Ministries

EMERGESTUDENT MINISTRIESHebrews 12:1

MOVEMENT SERVE THE WORLD The Well at Sunnyside This is a Christian ministry organized to provide relief to the poor and distressed in Fayette County, Ohio.

Service ProjectsWe are always looking for opportunities to serve our community. Click here for upcoming Service Projects.

Get InvolvedWe love to serve each other here at South Side. Click here to find out some ways to help out.

LOVE PEOPLE Sunday SchoolWe meet every Sunday at 9:20am. We have classes for all ages.

The second step in our relationship with God is to love people. We believe that you grow to love people by connecting with them.

LOVE GOD Traditional Service10:30am - We meet in the Chapel for a Traditional Worship Service.

Celebration Service10:30am - We meet in the Family Life Center for a Contemporary Worship Service.

Early Service8:00am - We meet in the Family Life Center for aBlended Music Style Worship Service.

The first step in our relationship with God is to love Him. One of the ways we can do this is through worship services.

MESSAGES

WELCOME South Side Church of Christ This service is designed for Children and Adults worshipping together. Each Sunday the music is led by a praise team and Children often participate in the service. We come forward to partake of communion and have an extended Prayer time.

Early Worship South Side Church of Christ921 S Fayette StWashington CH, Ohio 43160(740)335-3107

SOUTH SIDE CHURCH OF CHRISTLove God, Love People, Serve the World