We only have 2 more angry men to study! This week, we’re looking at Zechariah, which has been the most difficult book for me to interpret. Zechariah prophesied at the same time as Haggai, and contains elements of apocalyptic literature, history, and oracles, all leading to the reminder that God is in control. Join us Sunday as we study our eleventh angry man!

We hope you will join us in person on Sunday at 10:30 AM or watch online.

This week we will be singing a new song called "Hear the Hallelujahs Roar" This song serves a call to fix our eyes on the future return of Christ and reminds us of what that day will bring for those who put their trust in Christ. We encourage you to listen to the song before service on Sunday so that we can lift our voices together. 

Please click HERE to submit prayer requests. 

Our prayer team meets online Wednesday from 7:00 - 8:00 PM. You can join the meeting HERE.

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. If you have any questions about this platform, please reach out to Pastor Micah.

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 Pastor Micah. 

Given from Donor: $250,000
Given From Congregation: $171,696
Total Given: $421,696
Goal: $500,000

Please note the difference between the listed mortgage match progress and what is reflected in the overview are slightly different. This is because the mortgage match numbers listed here include April giving, while the overview reflects giving through March. 

Join us as we focus on praying for Tim & Tara Chamberlain this month. Click HERE to see the prayer requests.

God has been using your generous donations to help our neighbors in need! In 2025 we contributed 841 pounds of food and other supplies to Apple Valley’s only food shelf, located at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. Your kindness helps make a real difference by helping local individuals and families get through tough times with the support they need.  And the needs continue.

April’s Most Wanted: Nut Butter (28 oz. or less); Soup; Pasta Sauce; Hard Taco Shells; Flavored Oatmeal; Baking Mixes (Muffin, Cookie, Brownie); Baby Wipes. Other household and food staples are also useful and appreciated.  
Healthy options are welcome!

Thank you for remembering that donations must be nonperishable store-bought items, unopened, with current dates. Please drop off at our collection shelves in the Atrium. Paper Grocery Bags with handles and in good condition are also helpful and appreciated.

Are you in need of food? Please find more information at our collection shelves in the Atrium.
Current volunteer opportunities are posted HERE.

Please complete this schedule survey by Friday, May 1 about your summer availability and interest in serving this fall: 2026 Kids Ministry Schedule Survey 

If you have been considering serving in Kids Ministry, summer is a great time to try it out by serving 2-3 times. You can also complete the schedule survey form linked above, and Erin will reach out to you with the application and more information.

We will be celebrating our high school seniors on Sunday, May 3! If you are a graduating senior or have one, and have not already connected with Molly Auger, please reach out to her (molly@ssefc.org).

Join us at 9 AM for one of our Equip classes:

• Making Sense of Us meets in the Fellowship Hall
• Matthew meets in room 255

Come sing hymns, be encouraged, eat good food, and connect with others at the annual spring luncheon on April 30! Encore is designed for those 60+ to gather and be encouraged by others in the EFCA NCD family of churches.
Click HERE for more information and/or to register. 

The Men's Ministry is putting together an email distribution list for communicating the latest news and upcoming events. Click the button below to sign up.

Join us tonight for an evening of laughter, friendly competition, and connection.
We will play trivia with intergenerational teams and topics, and enjoy some yummy cheesecake.
Come for the fun, stay for the fellowship. We’d love to see you there!
Use the button below to register.

Ladies, Can you name all Ten Commandments? Do you know their role in your life as a follower of Jesus? I invite you to join me as we study the book Ten Words to Live By, by Jen Wilkin.
She “presents a fresh biblical look at the Ten Commandments, showing how they come to bear on our lives today as we seek to love God and others, to live in joyful freedom, and to long for that future day when God will be rightly worshiped for eternity. Learn to see the law of God as a feast for your famished soul, open to anyone who calls on the name of the Lord.”
We will meet four Monday evenings from 6:30-8 PM on May 4 & 18 and June 1 & 15. You will need to read three chapters of the book before each meeting. No other homework – just discussion questions.
Questions? Contact Tami Peterson (tami@ssefc.org).

This class is the first step towards becoming a member of South Suburban. Join us Sunday, May 3 to learn more about our denomination and some distinctives of our church. We meet in the library following the service. Lunch will be provided. Please register using the button below.

If you're looking for a way to serve our church community, come join the coffee team. It's an easy and great way to meet new people and get involved! If you are interested please contact Liz Loewen at lseilkop@gmail.com.

Are you someone who enjoys planning and hosting social activities? We need your help! As we look forward to summer, our church family is planning to have social gatherings in June, July, and August again. We are looking for individuals or couples to be part of a group that will plan and organize these 3 events. This is a great way to serve our church community by using your gifts and talents in moving one step closer to Jesus.
If interested, contact Pastor Mike (mikes@ssefc.org). A planning group will be formed from those expressing interest.

COMING UP:
Women's Ministry Trivia Night- April 24 
Last Brite Night- April 29
Graduation Sunday- May 3
Membership Class- May 3
Women's Book Discussion- May 4
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.

Lead Pastor - Mike Strand (mikes@ssefc.org)
Associate Pastor - Micah Anderson (micaha@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

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