By pastorbuhro on Dec 27, 2011 in Events, Featured | 0 Comments
Pride. Envy. Greed. Gluttony. Sloth. Lust. Wrath.
More than just seven sins. Seven sinful attitudes that give rise to a whole host of evil.
Sunday, January 8th we will begin a seven part series on the Seven Deadly Sins. Start the new year learning to recognize the root causes that lie behind the evil in our world and in our lives.
And more importantly, learn what God wants to do about them.
Join us at 10:30 am, Sundays, for this special series.
By pastorbuhro on Dec 23, 2011 in Featured, Uncategorized | 0 Comments
An open letter to my congregation:
It’s strange.
For centuries, almost even millennia, Christians would gather for worship on Christmas Day, regardless of on what day of the week it happened to fall that year. It was a Feast Day, and that was, in itself, a reason to come to worship.
Somehow now, however, the American church seems to have a dilemma: Christmas happens to be on a Sunday this year. How will we ever squeeze time to worship into our Christmas plans?
Ever wonder if maybe we have things a bit backwards?
Now, please, take this in the attitude it was intended. I understand the need to travel to visit friends and family. I understand that not all family plans are up to you. I understand that sometimes being a part of a family means changing your schedule to fit theirs, even as they, on occasion, change to accommodate you. And I understand that, sometimes, being present and part of a family gathering is the very means by which you are able to share the Good News with your family members.
I understand all of this, and so I’m not, by any means, writing this in an attempt to lay blame or imply guilt if you’re not at Southdale for worship on Sunday morning. There’s nothing particularly holy about our property on 53rd Street or the building itself. It’s the Church, not the church building that’s holy.
I would, however, as your pastor, like to ask two things of you:
1) Will you, please, make a priority out of worship this Christmas Sunday?
Wherever, whenever, however you choose, would you make sure that worship is a part of your Christmas celebration?
2) If it is up to you and you are able, would you find a way to invite your family to worship along with you?
Christmas, by it’s very nature, is a perfect opportunity to share the Good News about Jesus with those family members for whom you have been praying. So invite them to worship with you.
If that means worshiping with us, we’d love to have you join us. Our Christmas Worship this Sunday will be simple and Christ-centered. We’ll be singing some of your favorite Christmas carols. I won’t be preaching in the way you’re used to hearing me. I’ll simply be telling the Christmas story, though part of it you probably don’t think of when you think of the Christmas story. And we will be
sharing in the Eucharist, taking Holy Communion together at the Lord’s Table.
And best of all? The story of Jesus is, by definition, evangelistic. If you bring your family along with you, they’ll hear the story of Jesus and will be invited to respond to His grace, to find their place together with His disciples at His table.
What better way to celebrate the Birth of Jesus than to witness the new birth of that friend you’ve been praying about?
Our service will begin promptly at 10:30 am Sunday. We’d love to see you there.
By pastorbuhro on Nov 28, 2011 in Events | 0 Comments
On Thursday, December 8th, SDNC will be hosting a community day at Bob Evans in Anderson. Come out to eat and 15% of what you spend will be donated to the 2012 SDNC Mission Trip to Eastern Kentucky.
Need directions to Bob Evans? Click here.
It’s a fundraiser that costs you nothing extra. Just spend what you’d normally spend eating out and benefit SDNC missions!
All you need to do is present the fundraising flyer when you pay at check out. Pick a flyer up from the church or download and print your own right here. Notice that when you print this out, there are two copies per page. Feel free to give the extra to a friend. ANYONE can participate as long as they turn in the flyer when they pay.
By pastorbuhro on Nov 18, 2011 in Events, Featured | 0 Comments
Advent is the beginning of the Christian year — a time for hopeful anticipation. A search for hope, love, joy, and peace.
Beginning four weeks before Christmas, the season of Advent is supposed to be a special time of waiting and preparing, a time when Christians get ready to experience again the story of God’s Messiah, Jesus – the Light of the World. It is also a time when Christians embrace the hope that Jesus will come again.
Join us this advent for Illuminate. Embrace the familiar practices of prayer, story telling, Scripture reading, holy conversation and acts of mercy. Bask in the hope, joy, love and peace of the Light, and share the Light with others.
Sundays, 10:30 AM from November 27 through Christmas Sunday 2011.
By pastorbuhro on Oct 31, 2011 in Featured | 1 Comment
Join us next Sunday morning, November 6 as we conclude our two part series on the Sacraments with a message about Baptism. Learn what the Church of the Nazarene believes about this sacred celebration of our citizenship in the covenant people of God.
Sunday School starts at 9:30 am, and our morning worship begins at 10:30 am. Nursery and Children’s Church are available for children as well!
By pastorbuhro on Oct 14, 2011 in Events, Featured | 0 Comments
PARENTS: Looking for a safe, family friendly environment to take your kids trick-or-treating?
On Monday, October 31, 6:00-7:30 pm SDNC will be hosting a Trunk or Treat event at the church rain or shine. Assuming the weather is good, we will have cars parked in our lighted lot, and the children from our Children’s Ministries will be handing out candy to participants. In the event of inclement weather, we will move inside to our gymnasium.
POTENTIAL PARTICIPANTS: We’re still looking for people willing to decorate their trunks and join us for this event. The kids will pass out the candy while you enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and fellowship with others. Plus, we’re giving away a $35 gift card to the best decorated trunk. If you’re interested in participating, see Linda Johnson
By pastorbuhro on Oct 8, 2011 in Events | 0 Comments
From Sunday, October 9 through Wednesday, October 12, the Anderson Zone Churches of the Nazarene will be hosting revival services with Dr. David W. Graves, General Superintendent with the Church of the Nazarene.
Dr. Graves is a graduate of Olivet Nazarene University and was Senior Pastor of the College Church of the Nazarene in Olathe, KS when he was elected to become the 38th General Superintendent for the Church of the Nazarene.
(Click on link for a map to the church)
By pastorbuhro on Oct 5, 2011 in Events | 0 Comments
On Sunday, October 16 the trio Beyond the Ashes will join us at SDNC to lead us in worship during our 10:30 am service. Join us for this special musical event, after which Pastor Brad will wrap up our One series with the message One Hope.
By pastorbuhro on Sep 22, 2011 in Events | 0 Comments
Grammy nominee and Dove Award winning vocalist Roy Tremble will be at the Southdale Church of the Nazarene for a special concert on Sunday evening, September 25, at 6:00 pm. A former member of the Cathedrals, Roy now has a solo music ministry through which he encourages the church. He will join us Sunday evening, before Pastor Brad continues our study on the Book of Acts with the message “No Other Name.”
By pastorbuhro on Sep 21, 2011 in Events, Featured | 0 Comments
On Sunday, October 9th Southdale Church will host 2008′s Horizon Group of the Year and the SGN Breakthrough Artist of the Year, Tribute Quartet for a very special concert.
Fresh off the release of their new album The Wait is Almost Over, Tribute Quartet will bring their unique blend of traditional Southern Gospel singing, upbeat energy and warm humor to Anderson, Indiana for this special concert.
The concert will begin at 10:00 am in the Southdale Church of the Nazarene sanctuary, with an all church carry-in dinner to follow. Come for great music, stay for warm food and fellowship, and join us for Tribute in concert.
