Our rapid look through the book of Acts begins in earnest this week as I’ll do my best to cover Acts 3-5! We’ve seen what these people are witnesses to, the power for their witness, and the way this witnessing community lives. This week, we’ll see how they become bold witnesses in the face of persecution as the church embraces their new identity.

We will be singing a new song this week titled "You Say I Am (Behold and Believe)" which incorporates all seven I Am statements of Jesus from the book of John. The chorus calls us to behold and believe as we respond in worship and trust to Jesus who lived, died for our sins and rose again. You can listen to the song HERE. 

Please click HERE to submit prayer requests. 

Our prayer team meets weekly online Wednesday evenings from 7:00 - 8:00 PM. Use this link to join the meeting:
https://meet.google.com/rxy-musb-yeg?authuser=2 

You can give regularly by placing a check in the offering boxes at the back of the Auditorium, going to the South Suburban website and setting up a regular gift, or clicking on the GIVE button below. Please pray about how you can give regularly to support the great staff and many ministries God has given to us. Remember, all contributions are considered gifts and the church may use them to fulfill the continuing needs of ministry as they arise.

ONLINE GIVING:  Set up a one-time or recurring donation using the button below. 

Click the button below to see an overview of our budgeted income and expenses compared to our current actuals. If you ever have questions about the finances at church please reach out to any of the Elders. 

Join us as we focus on praying for Chris & Denise Williamson this month. Click HERE to see the prayer requests.

You're invited to Amnion Women's Center GALA on October 30.  The location is Brackett's Crossing Country Club at 17976 Judicial Road in Lakeville.  This year's keynote speaker is Brad Imler, Phd.  Brad has served as the first Executive Director of America's Pregnancy Helpline and with the support of its board launched the American Pregnancy Association in 2003.
Event seating is limited and reservations are required for this adults only event.  To register visit helpofferhope.org/events/gala-2026 or call Jessica Anderson at 952-491-3868.

Click HERE to read the September/October Kids Ministry Highlights.

Moms with infant to preschool age kids are invited to a play date at church on Friday, October 9 from 10 -11:30 AM. Contact Jena at 612-360-3287 with questions and to RSVP.

We hope you will join us for our Sunday morning Equip class from 9-10 AM or youth group on Wednesday nights from 6:30 - 8 PM if you're a middle or high school student!

Our next membership class will be this Sunday, October 4 after the service. Please register for this so that we can plan food and child care for those who attend. Register using the button below.
We value membership at South Suburban because we believe commitment to a local church is an important part of following Jesus together. While you won't find a verse in the Bible that says, “You must become a church member,” when we consider what Scripture teaches about belonging, commitment, and life together in the local church, it closely reflects what healthy churches practice today through church membership. 

Ladies, We are hoping to bless the MOMS group (that is supported by our church) with dinner for them, their kids and mentors on Thursday, October 22, at Faith Covenant Church.
The M.O.M.S. Program (Making Our Moms Successful) is a nonprofit, faith-based mentoring program designed to equip single mothers in poverty with the skills to build and provide healthy, stable homes for their children.
Use the button below to sign up to donate food.

Two other ways you could help that evening -
1. Childcare 6:30 -7:45 PM while the moms are in their meeting.
2. Serving the meal 5:30 - 6:30 PM.

If you could help in either way, please let Tami know (tami@ssefc.org).

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 24, 3-7 PM.
Join us for a chili cook-off, giant outdoor bouncy houses, pumpkin decorating, games, Bingo and more!
We'd love you to invite your friends and neighbors. Invite cards and bags will be available this Sunday in the Atrium, as well as a few yard signs.

COMING UP:
Oct 4 - Membership Class
Oct 9 - Kids Playdate
Oct 17- Men's Prayer Mtg
Oct 24 - FALL FEST
Oct 25- Family Bible Class

For more information, click the button below for a shortcut to South Suburban's calendar of events located on the website (ssefc.org/events).

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9 AM - 3 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 12 PM
The office is closed on Fridays.

Please email Friday News Flash items to communication@ssefc.org by end of day on Wednesday.  

Lead Pastor - Mike Strand (mikes@ssefc.org)
Associate Pastor - Micah Anderson (micaha@ssefc.org)
Adult Ministries Director - Phil Emery (phile@ssefc.org)
Facility - Eric Zaske (facilities@ssefc.org)
Kids & Family Ministries Director - Erin Rivenburg (erinr@ssefc.org)
Kids Ministries Associate - Kimberly Hall
Music & Women's Ministries Director - Tami Peterson (tami@ssefc.org)
Office Manager - Heather Nelson (heather@ssefc.org)
Database Admin - Deb Veer 
Youth Ministries Director - Molly Auger (molly@ssefc.org)
Youth Ministries Associate - Katie VanBockel