I would not call it a revival but it is certainly exciting to see decisions each Sunday. We are happy that Graham has chosen to follow through in believer's baptism, that Aaron Hayes came to make public his recent profession of faith and be baptized, and Spencer Howell to join upon statement of faith.

This Sunday is going to be a special day. I hope you will be here. We kick off March Madness with "Tip-Off" Sunday. Notice the revised schedule:


Be sure to wear your favorite team jersey or casual/sports wear.

If you have yet to sign up to bring 2 items from the four major "food groups," please contact the church office immediately.



This weekend, our youth will have a special time together here at the church for their winter "Refresh" encounter. There is still a need for a few adult drivers to take the youth to the bowling alley

Usually two or three times a year, we provide a special three-week course called "Southtown 101." This class provides new or prospective members an opportunity to discover what we are all about as a church. We talk about our structure, our statements, and our strategy. The first session this round begins Sunday, March 14, at 9:45, in the fellowship hall. Anyone is welcome to attend.



Jerry Dole has been such a blessing to our church. Sadly, he is moving to Texas to be close to family. Most recently Jerry has served as our Sunday School Director. He has been a deacon and a friend and encourager to many over the years.

This Sunday will be his last and I hope you will make a special point to wish him well and bless him with words of appreciation and love.

Southtown is a wonderful church. We are seeing some exciting things going on in, around, and through us. Be a part of it. Don't observe from the bleachers. Get in the game.

Stan

This week's spotlight is on Spencer and Marjorie Howell. Marjorie was baptized back in December and this last Sunday Spencer came to join Southtown on statement of his faith and baptism.

They live just a few blocks from the church having moved there in May of last year. Both were born and grew up in the Twin Cities area.

They met at Minnehaha Academy on the first day of ninth grade and were married in July 2008. They both attended Wheaton College where Spencer double-majored in Business/Economics and Spanish and Marjorie in English Writing.

Marjorie's hobbies include photography, arranging flowers, reading, and playing board games. Spencer shares her interest in playing board games and also likes downhill skiing and rock climbing.

At present, Spencer works as a financial analyst for a Bloomington based company. Marjorie is working with a temp agency and is looking for an entry level secretarial job.

They both confess that they are "risk averse" and have not done anything edgy like bungee jump off a bridge. Maybe we can help them find something crazy to do sometime :)

We are thrilled to have this young couple as a part of our family of faith. Introduce yourself to them, let them get to know you, and you know them.