Southern Hills Church

Southern Hills Church We believe that God wants us to
follow Him and to be salt and
light to our community. God has called us to Worship Him
and to live in Holiness before Him.

We are a
part of the Restoration
Movement and are trying to do
our best to be Jesus in our world.

06/14/2026

June 14, 2026

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. I Peter 5:7Good morning! Not sure what you're carrying this week,...
06/14/2026

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. I Peter 5:7

Good morning! Not sure what you're carrying this week, but we have a loving Savior who cares.

May the Lord bless you and keep you, mary

06/07/2026

June 7, 2026

"And the crowds asked him, “What then shall we do?” And he answered them, “Whoever has two tunics is to share with him w...
06/07/2026

"And the crowds asked him, “What then shall we do?” And he answered them, “Whoever has two tunics is to share with him who has none, and whoever has food is to do likewise.” Tax collectors also came to be baptized and said to him, “Teacher, what shall we do?” And he said to them, “Collect no more than you are authorized to do.” Soldiers also asked him, “And we, what shall we do?” And he said to them, “Do not extort money from anyone by threats or by false accusation, and be content with your wages.” As the people were in expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Christ..." Luke 3:10-15

Good Morning! This is an interesting scene from the book of Luke. John the Baptist has emerged from the Wilderness after receiving "the word of God" - prophetic teaching for believers.

I was thinking about "expectation" and where in the Bible we see people in clear expectation that God is on the move....and what wisdom modern believers can take from those lessons.

Here in Luke, the crowds are attracted to John - even though he calls them a bunch of snakes. ha.

I think that is interesting - if a modern minister got into the pulpit and called us a bunch of snakes....the reception would not be so warm, I warrant, but John was getting a lot of attention - the crowds, Roman civil servants, soldiers - they all came to him responding to his message of heart-change. John exhorts believers to not just rest on religious laurels, but to put faith into action: share what you have, feed the hungry, be honest, don't cheat, don't lie, be content....stop worshipping at the alter of self-righteousness and selfishness....and offer true repentant humility. Your heart for God will be evidenced by your actions towards others.

Apparently this was counter-culture enough that the people wondered if John was the Messiah.

I guess my take-away from this moment in Luke is that if I'm living in expectation for God to act and speak, He uses those who are dishing out honest talk about counter-culturally, sacrificially and humbly caring for our neighbors - a teaching that rubs against the religious... cultural...and my own ego's...status quo.

May the Lord bless you and keep you this week, mary

We’re just 34 days away from the start of Vacation Bible School, and we’d love for you to join us in preparing through p...
06/01/2026

We’re just 34 days away from the start of Vacation Bible School, and we’d love for you to join us in preparing through prayer!
Each day in June (and leading into July), we’re focusing on a different aspect of VBS—from our volunteers and leaders to the children and families who will be part of this special week.
👉 Follow along with our VBS Prayer Calendar and take a few moments each day to lift it up in prayer.
Let’s come together and ask God to move in powerful ways through VBS this year! 💚

2026 Graduate Sunday 🎓
06/01/2026

2026 Graduate Sunday 🎓

The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! Jo...
05/31/2026

The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! John 1:29

Good morning! I love movies - mostly because I love a good story. I took my kids to see the movie, "The Sheep Detectives". It was a lot of fun, in part because the story is told from the perspective of a flock of sheep. In one scene, some sheep are walking through a churchyard and a young sheep asks an older sheep about a human church:

Lily: What is this?
Sebastian: This is the church, where someone named God lives.
Lily: Who's God?
Sebastian: It's a bit confusing, God is a shepherd.
Mopple: So he could be our shepherd?
Sebastian: No. Because he's also a lamb.
Lily: What?
Sebastian: And he's also invisible. And he's made of bread. And he damns things.
Lily: Dams things? Like a beaver?
Sebastian: Yes.
Lily: So God is a big invisible lamb beaver, made of... bread?
Sebastian: Yes. And they eat him on Sundays.
Mopple: Poor God.

The conversation may seem disrespectful, but it was funny in the context of sheep trying to understand what humans do on Sundays. It reminded me of conversations with kids, but also those who didn't grow up attending church and how many of the traditions that we take for granted can be confusing to someone who didn't grow up practicing them. In those moments, it's important to show patience and grace....and encourage more questions. You never know what conversations that God can use. God used some silly Hollywood storytelling to remind me of that. It also reminds me that our VBS! will be themed around Psalm 23 and God as our Good Shepherd! This is a great opportunity to invite families for a fun week of stories, songs and activities! Six weeks!

I hope you have a great week!

May the Lord bless you and keep you, mary

05/24/2026

Sunday May 24,2026

Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act. Proverbs 3:27Good Morning! I can't b...
05/24/2026

Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act. Proverbs 3:27

Good Morning! I can't believe how quickly this year is zooming by! It is Memorial Day weekend already. Eek!

We have lots of friends who are traveling this weekend. One family we know is visiting Washington D.C. for the first time, debating what to visit there with their kids and asked our advice. We have taken our kids to all kinds of museums, battlefields and memorials over the years, but none are as moving to me as Arlington National Cemetery. Perhaps it is odd to suggest to a family with young children to visit a cemetery, but it is not to be missed. There are all kinds of famous soldiers, diplomats and politicians buried there - but the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the rituals surrounding that space remind visitors of the loss, honor and sacrifice inherent in serving our nation. The fallen there are honored with silence and ceremony overlooking all the other monuments and buildings of D.C. used to memorialize and remember. It is powerful and opens doors to important conversations - for both kids and adults - which is how those who have served are best remembered.

As we remember the fallen this weekend, I hope we can all take a moment to have important conversations about those who have served and the hope that we have in Christ. Please remember to pray for all those who have lost loved ones, those who continue to serve in the military and our leaders who are making decisions to send our soldiers into battle.

May the Lord bless you and keep you, mary

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