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Friends,

I'd like to update and highlight some information about upcoming events and activities.

"Friends" ~ You will be noticing some changes in the size of the "Friends" band leading our "Hills Alive" service. We have decided to use half of the band members each week. That will give some of the members a week to sit in the congregation and worship and not have to be responsible for leading the service every week. We hope this new method will assist us in controlling the numbers on the stage and help us to control the sound a little better. We are also planning to complete the stage wiring in the next week or so (We've had a couple of generous gifts designated for that purpose.). That should cut down on the number of wires and clutter on the stage. Bear with us as we experiment and try to make improvements.

Confirmation Covenant Service ~ Our 2007-2008 Confirmation Class will be hosting the annual Confirmation Covenant Service on Sunday, March 9, 2008. The service will be held in the Celebration Space and will begin at 5:00 P.M. The parents of our confirmation students should plan to attend, and the rest of the congregation is invited to participate. Come and support our confirmation class.

Annual Cake Auction ~ Remember the Cake Auction on Sunday morning, March 9, 2008. We will start auctioning cakes at 10:00 A.M. Bring your cakes and your checkbook to help raise money for Camp Scholarships. We raised about $1,800 last year and our goal is to raise $2,000 in 2008!

Nintendo Wii Auction ~ Trevor and Laurie Jackson have donated a Nintendo Wii for the church to auction off after the Cake Auction on March 9th. The money raised will be used to help defray expenses for concerts hosted in our Outreach Center. I already have one family who has submitted a bid. This should be lots of fun! The Nintendo Wii is a hot commodity right now, so come prepared!

Breakfast With The Easter Bunny ~ March 15, 2008 is the day! 10:00 A.M. is the start time! Come and join in the fun! Bring your friends and neighbors for games, food and crafts! This event will be held in the new Outreach Center.

"Praise The God Of Resurrection" - An Easter Cantata ~ March 16, 2008 @ 3:00 in our new Outreach Center! The concert is presented by the Sioux Falls Area United Methodist Combined Choirs and directed by Dr. Charles Canaan. A free-will offering will be accepted. Invite your friends and neighbors to attend.

Passover Seder Meal ~ Holy Thursday, March 20, 2008 @ 7:00 P.M. The Passover Seder is a festive meal during which we celebrate the story of the Exodus from Egypt. Come and learn about this remarkable meal and celebrate with the Worship Design Team of Southern Hills Church. We do need you to sign up for this event so that we know how much food to prepare.

Good Friday Service ~ March 21, 2008 @ 7:00 P.M. in our Celebration Space.

Youth-Led Easter Eve Service ~ March 22, 2008 @ 7:00 P.M. Come and support our youth as we celebrate the joy of Easter!

We still have some of the door hanger bags to deliver. We are asking each member and friend to hang them on the door of 10 homes in their neighborhood. Won't you help make the deliveries? Please reach out to your family, neighbors, and friends! Invite them to join us as we celebrate the season of Lent and the joy of Easter!

In the Master's service,
Steve