Refreshing Our Imagination

I learned a lot from my mom about the importance of seeing. This fall, we are asking God to refresh our imagination for Southpoint using Joy’s artwork around our four core images. When you look at Southpoint, what do you see? Do you see an old basket or a cool coffee table? What does God see?

When I grew up, my family didn’t have a lot of disposable income for things like new furniture. My mom, however, was a master improviser, making something special from old, outworn things. One day, she came home with a huge, empty basket. But what looked like a basket to us looked like a coffee table to her. She bought a circular piece of glass for the top; bought beautiful wool yarn, wrapped it around styrofoam balls, put the balls in the basket and the glass on top and voilà—a table. 

I see us like a young tree, pushing roots down, sending out branches. There is such goodness in who we are and in who we are becoming: an open-hearted community that is genuine, caring, spacious, profound, inclusive and welcoming, which cares deeply about creation and children. A community that likes things a little on the wild side, comfortable being outside church walls, an “edge-walker” comfortable with experimentation and change.

A budget is an imaginative exercise in seeing, a vision document if you will for the coming year. To realize this vision, Southpoint relies on our collective support and generosity.

In the month of October, we hold a pledge drive and ask everyone who sees Southpoint as their home to submit a pledge during this month. Our pledges become the budget for the following year. Even a “zero” pledge gives us clarity when creating our budget. We aim to have all pledges in for October 31.

We understand that life can be financially challenging, and making a financial commitment can feel daunting. Please know that every pledge is deeply appreciated, and at any time during the coming year, you can communicate confidentially with Sarah to change your donation.

I am filled with gratitude for this year and deep hope for what is to come. The Spirit is continually bubbling up, bringing change, growth, and freshness. I believe in the transformative power of the Spirit, the renewing power of the way of Jesus, and the open-heartedness of our community to the things of God. 

Thank you for your love, your support, and your commitment to Southpoint.

Warmly,
Anne
For the Southpoint Leadership Team

Worship Calendar

Location & Zoom. We meet on Sundays at 15639 24 Avenue, Surrey. Zoom is offered if you cannot attend in person. If you have trouble with the zoom link, use: meeting ID: 831 1690 9977 with password: 753319

Sermons Are Podcasted
Catch up on Southpoint sermons by finding the podcast “Meditations from the Church at Southpoint” on Spotify, Apple and Google. They’re also available on our website: www.southpoint.ca.

This Advent We’ll Lean into A Sanctified Art’s “How Does a Weary World Rejoice?”

Sun Dec 3 Anne Baxter Smith
We acknowledge our weariness
Lk 1:1-23, Ps 80:1-7, 17-19

Sun Dec 10 Anne Baxter Smith
We find joy in connection
Lk 1:24-45, Is 40:1-11

Sun Dec 17 Anne Baxter Smith
We allow ourselves to be amazed
Lk 1:57-66, Ps 126 
& Sing Stories of Hope
Lk 1:46-55, Lk 1:67-80

Sun Dec 24, ** 4:00-5:00 pm ** At Kingfisher Farm
Christmas Eve Service (NOT in the Sunnyside building)
We make room 
Lk 2:1-20

New to Southpoint?

At Southpoint, it all begins with God’s love. Just as a plant grows, it receives sunshine, so we grow as we receive God’s love. At Southpoint, we are growing in our capacity to love God, ourselves, one another, and creation.

We seek to be a community of grace that is intentional yet organic, spacious yet authentic, grace-filled yet accountable. * We are fully welcoming. *

We encourage relationships rather than run programs, yet we recognize the importance of intentionality and structure as we nurture life together.

As a community, we seek to put our love in action. We value helping out on Sunday mornings, sharing food, and showing up in hard times. We keep our church life simple so folk have time to build relationships with family, friends, and neighbours. We encourage folk to serve in tangible ways within the wider community. We rent space rather than own a building, allowing us to do more with less, supporting missions at home and abroad.

Curious to know more?

These six slides express what motivates our ministry (best viewed on a monitor). Here’s the bio of our Pastor, Rev. Anne Baxter Smith.

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