Jumpin' Jehoshaphat - Praise Works!!!

While doing a little research online, I found the Story below and thought it would be neat to post a Bible Story, instead of a BLOG for a change!
If you're ever in doubt that God is there to help you when you need it... just remember this Story and you'll never doubt, again!

"Jumpin' Jehoshaphat - Praise Works!!!"

Based on 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Jehoshaphat, who was ruler of Judah, was an awesome king. He knew the importance of making God first in his life and in the lives of his people. From the very beginning, he began removing all those silly idol shrines throughout the country. He knew that no god made out of rock or wood could help his people. He urged them all to turn their attention to the one true God. Only God could really help his people. And his efforts paid off in a very big way. During his reign, their faith was put to the test when three great armies came against them. When word of the invasion reached Jehoshaphat, he immediately declared a fast for all of Judah. He commanded everyone, young and old, to gather at Jerusalem to seek an answer from the Lord. Jehoshaphat stood among the crowd that gathered and prayed, "O God of our fathers, You are above every other kingdom. You led us out of Egypt and drove out all the inhabitants of this land before us. When we have faced trouble, You have delivered us. Now, the people of Ammon, Moab and Mount Seir are coming against Your people. These are the same nations that You prevented us from destroying when we left Egypt. We have no strength to face this vast army, but we know You have a plan to deliver us!" And so all of Jerusalem waited patiently for the Lord to speak. And then the Spirit of the Lord spoke, through a Levite named Jahaziel who said, "Don't be afraid of this vast army because the battle is not yours, but Mine. Tomorrow, march down to meet them, for I will be with you. You will not fight this battle. You will stand still and see My salvation." And then Jehoshaphat and all of Jerusalem bowed to the ground worshiping the Lord. And the Levites stood up and praised the Lord. The next morning they got up early and prepared to march out to meet the invaders. Jehoshaphat addressed the army, "Listen to me Judah and residents of Jerusalem; Trust in the Lord your God and you will never fail. Believe His prophets and you will always prosper!" He then appointed a choir to march before the army and praise God. As they marched they sang, "Praise the Lord, for His mercy lasts forever!" And as soon as they began praising God, confusion erupted in the invaders' camps. Two of the armies turned on the other and destroyed it. Then, they turned on each other until every soldier was killed. When Jehoshaphat's army reached a hill overlooking the invaders' camps, there was nothing but dead soldiers as far as they could see. None had escaped. Jehoshaphat's army sacked the enemies' camp and found precious jewels, clothes, weapons, animals and food in abundance. It took them three days to remove all the loot. On the fourth day they gathered in the valley and praised the Lord for the great victory. They returned to Jerusalem with joy, playing trumpets and harps in celebration. The rest of Jehoshaphat's reign was very peaceful. All the nearby countries heard how God had fought for Judah. They knew that any attack on Judah was an attack on God, and no man can fight against the one true God.

For questions regarding schedules or events... (See our BLOG Archive or) Please contact the Church Office, Mrs. Shelly, Staff Member and/or Department Director... Thank You!

A One-Day Road Trip for Mrs. Shelly and Family

Mrs. Shelly was gone this past Thursday (the 22nd) on a 'one-day road trip'... Therefore, a BLOG was not posted for this week.
Don't fret, she and her family are back and will be present for services on Sunday, (remember it was only a 'one day' trip!!!)
If any of you, Adults and Children alike, have questions about the schedule, an event, etc. please refer to past BLOGS, or see a Staff member, or you may wish to leave a question/comment here, etc. For specific questions on Nursery information, please see or call Mrs. Kathy. For specific questions on Bible Study, Sunday School or Wee Worship information, please see or call Mr. Greg. For specific questions on Jr. Worship, please see or call Mrs. Doris.
"Southside Kidz" is looking forward to a wonderful Summer... Children's Day, Baby Day Parade, Ice Cream Social, Vacation Bible School, etc., etc., etc.
SEE YOU THERE!

Bored ALREADY and Summer's Only Just Begun!!!

You're already bored and Summer's just beginning??? Well, here are a few tips and tricks to get you right out of your BOREDOM!!! (Click on the pic below for your 'freedom from boredom'...)

Summer Freedom from Boredom!

Dig for Buried Treasures:
To start, ask your parents for permission to go through your house and gather some trinkets or toys, you don’t mind burying. Next, put together a treasure-finding tool kit that includes a hand shovel, an old paintbrush (to clean off unearthed treasures), Ziploc bags (to contain what's found) and a map showing the 'Searcher' where to start the search. Then, either bury the treasures in your garden/yard (placing them in an area without plants is a good idea) or in a large bucket filled with dirt from your backyard.
Now, it's time to have your friends or even you yourself, scavenge for treasures! For an extra bit of fun, you can label your "finds" with made-up names and place them in a “museum” (or on a serving platter) to share with your family and any visitors/guests that come to your house during the week.
Why do stars twinkle? Or, Where did the moon go? Or, Is Mars further away from Pluto? How about, How can I get to Venus? Are there aliens there? Okay, while we don’t have all the answers, we do have some ideas to get you started... Checking out the dreamy night sky is as easy as grabbing a flashlight, finding a spot on the grass and looking up. Here are some star gazing tips, including activities, to make your exploration a success.
Star Facts:
What is a star?A star is a big ball of gas that changes color and size over billions of years. On any given night, up to two thousand stars light up the sky – each one unique in shape and form. You can see stars best on a clear night in a dark spot, away from bright lights.
You can also see a star during the day. The sun is the brightest and biggest star in our universe—and probably the one that kids are most familiar with. This five-billion-year-old star is easy to spot, which makes it a great place to begin when learning about star gazing.
If you’re an early riser, watch the sun rise in the east. The whole process takes about a half hour, with lots of cool colors and a first look at the gradual transformation from night to day.
If you’re more of a night owl, the sun sets in the west so you can watch the reverse process together when the sun goes down.
Here is a YUMMY summer drink for you to make for yourself right at home:
"Lime Rickey's" are a cool and refreshing way to quench your thirst, but you can also change the flavor of this recipe simply by blending your favorite flavored syrups.
Ingredients:
1 lime, quartered
8 fluid ounces carbonated water
1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger raspberry syrup
Cooking Instructions:
Fill a tall glass with ice. Squeeze each of the lime wedges into glass, and drop in. Fill glass nearly to the top with carbonated water, and top with raspberry syrup.
Preparation Time: 2 min. Cooking Time: 0 Ready In: 2 min. Servings: 1
Maybe you're a little more hungry than thirsty? Here's a quick little snack you can make for yourself:
"Edible Rocket's" are a great way to blast off to space and a very delicious treat, too!
What you need:
- 4 baby carrots
- 1 apple
- Paring knife
- 1 banana
- 1 large plate
Instructions:
1. Peel and cut the banana in half and place it in the middle of your plate. The banana will be the body of your rocket. 2. Parent Alert: Use the paring knife to cut a few apple wedges to place below the body of your rocket. The apples will be your rocket fire. 3. Put two baby carrots on each side of the banana. The carrots will be the wings of the rocket. 4. Once you have all the pieces in place, you’re ready for lift off so dig in!
Remember, we're less than 2 weeks away from our Wednesday Night Summer Program here at Southside and we're EXPECTING you to invite ALL of your friends to attend every week!!!
Now, there's NO WAY you can say you're bored any longer with all of these ideas! So, go have a BLAST
and stay AWAY from BOREDOM for good
or atleast for the rest of the Summer !

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE AT SOUTHSIDE KIDZ:

NURSERY (0-2 YRS.)~

SUNDAY MAY 18 - AM:
KATHY HURST AND STEPHANIE HURST
SUNDAY MAY 18 - PM:
TABITHA AND ENDREA' ADAMS

WEE WORSHIP (3-4 YRS.)~

SUNDAY MAY 18 - AM:
SHELLY AND GREG PENN

KING'S KIDZ KLUB (5-12 YRS.)~

WEDNESDAY EVENING MAY 21 - PM:
"MISSION'S NITE" WITH MRS. DORIS

MOTHER: A word that means the world to me…

Full-time Mother’s don't get weekends off, sick time or vacation days and they work 24/7, 365 days a week. However, Mother’s do get bonuses and one such bonus is a day in their ‘honor’, Mother's Day. This special day may be celebrated on different days of the year, in different countries, but in all countries it has one thing in common... And that is to honor Mother’s or the memory of a Mother.
One the best ways to celebrate Mother’s Day is to give your own Mother the day off. Let her take it easy and relax while the rest of the family does the work. Maybe you could begin the day with breakfast in bed. (Yummy… sounds pretty good to me!) You and Dad could let your her sleep in late while the two of you slip into the kitchen and prepare her favorite meal. A Mother's Day breakfast can consist of anything she likes. (Even if it’s just toast with PB and coffee or waffles with fruit and juice!!!) Place the food nicely on a tray… (don't forget a vase with a single flower.) Then, carry the tray up to her bedroom… cards and small presents can also be placed on the tray, as well. Another good idea to make the day even more special is to cook up a nice meal at home later in the day or take her out to her favorite Restaurant. Mother's Day is a great day to let that 'special lady' at your house relax and see what a wonderful family she has been blessed with.
Dallas Holm, a long time singer/songwriter (of such songs as “Rise Again“ and “Jesus Got Ahold of My Life”), has been called everything from a Christian Music Pioneer to a Legend and an Icon. For Mother's Day 2008, Dallas shared this, one of his biggest fans is his Mother. Dallas said, "Mom was and remains one of my biggest fans... She and Dad bought my brother and I our first guitars and encouraged us on our musical journey. She is a wise and funny woman who continues to be a source of inspiration and guidance to me." When asked how he has managed to still be a husband and a dad while being on the road for so many years, Dallas replied, "In the years I have toured and throughout all of my ministry, I’ve always had a priority system that put God first, family second and ministry third.”
A Prayer for Mother's Day:
"Dear Jesus, We thank You for adopting us into your family through the miracle of Your grace, and for calling us to be brothers and sisters to each other. Today, loving God, we pray for our mothers: who cared for us when we were helpless, who comforted us when we were hurt, whose love and care we often take for granted. Today we also pray for those who are grieving the loss of their mother, those who never knew their biological mother and may even now yearn for her, those who have experienced the wonder of an adopted mother's love and the many families separated by war or conflict. Lord, give them each a special blessing from You, today. Keep us united with You and with each other, so that we can be and become all that we are meant to be. Amen."
NOTICE: (ALL ADULT VOLUNTEER'S AND CHILDREN OF SOUTHSIDE KIDZ)
FOR THIS WEEKS SCHEDULE PLEASE CHECK YOUR CLASSROOM DOOR OR SEE A STAFF MEMBER FOR MORE INFORMATION. THANK YOU.

"May Day" (May 1st)

Why not surprise your neighbor/friend/family member with a special "May Day" basket of flowers

or you could even make them 'something' of your own creation.

"May Day" (May 1st) is celebrated in many places around the world. The traditions and stories surrounding "May Day" vary from place to place.

There is, however, one thing that is similar

in most celebrations - the use of Flowers Flowers Flowers!

One of the most popularly known "May Day" traditions is to hang a basket full of spring flowers and/or other small gifts on a neighbor's doorknob.

The trick is you don't want the neighbor to see you!

If you get caught - you are supposed to get a kiss.

Be ye kind one to another... use a little 'Flower Power' today!

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THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE:

KIDS AND ADULTS - - -

LET'S ALL TRY TO DO SOMETHING NICE FOR SOMEONE THIS WEEK IN HONOR OF "MAY DAY"... MAYBE YOU COULD GIVE SOMEONE A BEAUTIFUL FLOWER OR EVEN A BASKET FULL OF THEM?!?!?

KIDS (ONLY) - - -

THE "KLUB" WILL BE MAKING MOTHER'S DAY CRAFTS WITH MRS. MARI THIS WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT "KRAFT NITE"... YOU'LL ALL WANT TO BE THERE TO MAKE SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR THAT SPECIAL SOMEONE IN YOUR LIFE, RIGHT?!?!?

ADULTS (ONLY) - - -

Sunday - May 4th - Nursery (0-2 YRS. ONLY) Staff as follows :

A.M. : JACKIE VILLARUBIA AND TABITHA ADAMS

(Mrs. Kathy's grandbaby will be Dedicated in the Morning Worship service, therefore, she will not be directing the Nursery this week...)

P.M. : SHELLY AND GREG PENN

Sunday - May 4th - Wee Worship (3-4 yrs. ONLY) Staff as follows :

A.M. : BONNIE GEBBY AND JENNIFER KUHN

Wenesday - May 7th - Tikes 4 Christ (1-4 yrs. ONLY) Staff as follows :

P.M. : KATHY AND RICH MILLER

Wednesday - May 7th - King's Kidz Klub (5-12 yrs. ONLY) Staff as follows :

P.M. : MRS. MARI AND VOLUNTEER STAFF