Throughout Scripture God enters into relationship with people by making covenants with them. These covenants come with hope and expectation, as well as consequences when the covenant is broken. The book of Micah serves as a reminder of these truths: that we are the covenant people of God, whom God calls to holy and upright living but will suffer consequences for covenant unfaithfulness. Join us this Sunday as we consider what it means to be the covenant people of God.
 
We hope you will join us in person on Sunday at 10:30 AM or watch online.

We will be singing a new song this week called The Lord is My Salvation. It is a testimony based on Psalm 27. The chorus asks, “Who is like the Lord, our God?” – which is actually what the name Micah means; the book we will be learning about on Sunday.
Throughout these past several weeks, the prophets we have been studying have all confronted Israel with their sins, telling them of judgment to come. But then they also called the people of God to remember “Who is like the Lord, our God; strong to save faithful in love.” There was hope! God would forgive and restore their relationship with Him if they would confess and turn from their sin.
You can listen to the song HERE.

We will celebrate baptisms following the service on Sunday, March 29. If you are interested in being baptized, please talk to anyone on staff.

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. 

Join us as we focus on praying for Catherine Graul this month. Click HERE to see her prayer requests.

This month we join in the 45th Annual MN Food Share March Campaign which stocks local food shelves statewide. Our donations are delivered to Apple Valley’s only food shelf, located at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, where thousands of pounds of food are distributed every month to fight hunger in our own community.

Most Wanted: STAPLES ~ Soup (any kind); Crackers; Healthy Snacks for Kids; Nut Butter & Jelly; Pancake Mix & Syrup; Canned Fruit; Canned Meat, Chicken, Spam; Pasta Sauce; Hard Taco Shells, Salsa; Cooking Oil; Diapers; Personal Care/Hygiene Items; Household Cleaning Supplies; Pet Food.  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.  

"Feed the hungry! Help those in trouble! Then your light will shine out from the darkness,
and the darkness around you will be as bright as day". Isaiah 58:10 (TLB)

Click HERE to read the March Kids Ministry highlights.

Our youth were able to serve at Feed My Starving Children last week! 

Join us tomorrow, March 14 from 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall as we kick off an expanded Men's Ministry! Join us for a continental breakfast, fellowship time, brief devotional, and a discussion on what the future holds for the Men's Ministry (no monster trucks and fireworks). Please register using the button below so we can get a general headcount. We hope to see you there! For any questions, please reach out to mensministry@ssefc.org.

Join us Saturday, April 11 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM for a church-wide potluck and puzzles fellowship event. New faces are welcome so invite your neighbors/friends!

Brunch @ 10 AM
We will be enjoying a brunch potluck together.  Drinks will be provided as well as yogurt tubes for kids.
Even if you can't bring food, we'd love to have you join us!

Puzzles @ 11 AM
Puzzle Competition- Teams of four will race to complete an identical 300-piece puzzle!
Just Puzzle- If you enjoy a good puzzle, but not the competition, there will be puzzles available to complete at your own pace. We are seeking a few extra 100 - 300-piece puzzles for this event. If you have one or two to share, please bring them along!

Activities @ 11 AM
Located in the gym and youth room, there will be activities for toddlers and kids. We will have rubber duck games, a face-painting station, and a simple craft.
Reach out to Amy Durry at adurry@gmail.com or Teylor Clark at teylorjc@gmail.com with any questions!

Are you missing a jacket? How about a water bottle? Misplace your Bible? Check the Lost & Found and see if it has been turned in! It is located in the coat rack area behind the Missions Wall on the east side of the Atrium. We will be clearing it out and donating all unclaimed items at the end of March.

COMING UP:
Men's Ministry Breakfast - March 14
Baby Dedication & Baptisms - March 29
Maundy Thursday Service - April 2
Good Friday Service - April 3
Church Event- April 11 
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.