new web site

Hey Southside!!

Have you checked out the new web site (www.southsidenewberg.org)?

I want to point out a few new features to you that are quite frankly, the bomb.


Our site gets found mostly by folks searching for prayer in Newberg. As a result we have added a prayer request link at the top of the page. This is a really cool feature where you can send in a prayer request online and it gets to the elders for prayer. Try it out!

You can look at and sign up for community groups and do your giving online now too (well almost, we are still waiting for that to go through with PayPal, but soon).

There is a “what's happening” place on the home page where you can go to see what's going on at the moment.

There is a link to this blog and a new page "Just for Kidz".

It is a really cool site and it is only going to get better!

Sooo, I want to send a big, Thank You out to Jeremy and Jeff for working on our web stuff.

Be blessed as you walk daily in His Will,

Pastor Willy

Community Groups Summer of Love

The Summer of Love is upon us!!

Community Group sign ups have begun and this is your opportunity to plug in make new friends at Southside.

All of us need God and all of us need community. This summer, starting in June, community groups will begin their 12 week summer term and this will be a great place to get closer to God and to make some new friends.

We are calling this the Summer of Love because we are asking each group to do some kind of community service project at least three times over the summer!! We want to let our neighbors know that God loves them and so do we.

There are different kinds of groups that will be doing different fun activities so be sure to check out a catalog or look online (P.S. there are enough catalogues for you to take extra and give to a friend who might benefit from joining a group).

Community Groups are who we are! If you are at Southside you need to be in a group.

You can sign up to join one of these groups THIS MONTH ONLY. After the groups start you will not be able to join a group until new groups begin this fall. Sooooo, take the plunge and get in a group today!

Here are some quotes from folks who have been in a small group:

“Men’s small group was life changing; I got to grow up learning to be a man in a godly way with some of my best friends!”

“Community groups changed my life; I think everyone who wants to get closer to God and make friends should get in one.”

“If you want to get to know other people and even yourself better you should be in a group. Some of my best friends today are from people I met in a group… including my wife!”

If you are ready to go for it, here is a link where you can sign up online:
http://southsidenewberg.org

Remember, you can only sign up this month. Next groups will not start again for four months!

Sign up today!!

Pastor Willy

P.S. Pastor Evan and I are leading a group and we would love to have you!

Town Hall For Hope

Many of you have been struggling in the current financial crisis. So, Southside has partnered up with Dave Ramsey to help bring some clarity to the delima we find ourselves in.

You are all invited to a Free event where Dave Ramsey will be addressing three primary conserns.

1. Dave will offer straight talk about the economy, recession, foreclosures and more.
2. He'll carefully explain where we've come from and where we are now.
3. Last, Dave will explain what we should be doing with our money during this time.

To conclude the event Dave will spend an hour answering your questions live!

I will be personally hostin the event from my home in Dundee. The event starts at 6:30 pm and is open to everyone! We're going to set up a big screen and watch Dave live! Snacks will be provided, childcare will not be available at the event due to space limmitations.

If you are interested in attending, please let me know by going to this link and registering online for free: http://www.townhallforhope.com.

God bless you and I hope to see you Thursday, Event starts at 6:30pm.

Pastor Willy