1105 W. 25th St., Lawrence, KS

Church Family Ministries

Children's Ministry

Vision: To Raise children to know and love their creator

Mission: Loving teachers, using themed curriculum from birth to High School, impart Bible knowledge, instill a desire to know who God is and how He loves us, in every child.

The children of today are the church of tomorrow. This fact motivates the Southside Church of Christ to place a high value on the spiritual education and development of our children. This ministry partners with parents to be a resource and encouragement in this task.

We are a small church who intentionally designs our children's Bible classes to be personal and interactive. Our primary mission in children's ministry is to spiritually develop one child at a time.

We use the Our Spiritual Heritage Curriculum that can be adapted for every age and every teaching style.
We are excited about our recently renovated classrooms.

To get involved in our Children's ministry, please contact:

Martha D. Elford

mdeok76@gmail.com

Hawks for Christ

is a registered KU student organization and a ministry of the Southside Church of Christ.
Who we are:
Hawks for Christ is a Christian involvement group sponsored by the Southside Church of Christ. The purpose of the group is spreading the word of God and his love through fellowship, service, and witness opportunities.
Hawks for Christ strives to be a community of faith in which we encourage one another to build a genuine, personal faith in Christ and to develop authentic relationships with other people. As men and women of faith, we also desire to reach out to our fellow students because we know that the gospel of Christ is an invitation to be shared with all.
   -- Bible Class for college students and young adults every Sunday morning
          - 9:15 a.m.
          - Located at Southside Church of Christ, 1105 W. 25th St. (25th and Missouri)
-- Occasional fellowship and service events throughout the year
- Check the Facebook page (listed below)
Contact Info:

   Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/hawksforchrist
   Email: hawksforchrist@gmail.com
   Phone: 785-843-0770

Life Groups

At Southside, we put a high priority on small groups (what we call Life Groups). We believe that people can deepen their relationships with Christ and with one another through Life Groups. People can ask questions, participate in the discussions of a Biblical text, and share in the lives of others in these group settings.

In the New Testament, the phrase love one another is used frequently to describe what our relationships with other Christians are to be like. We are commanded to love one another, pray for one another, bear one another's burdens, and encourage one another. The best setting for us to obey what God has commanded us to do is in a small group!

To become a part of a Life Group, you can go the message page of this website and contact us, or simply call the church office for more information.

Senior Saints

Members of Southside who are retired gather on the first Friday of each month for some activity. These activities are planned by different members of the group. A common activity is eating out at a restaurant in Lawrence, Kansas City, or Topeka. Other activities have included trips to museums, musicals, and other attractions.

Youth Ministry

1 Timothy 4:12 - "Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity."

Why we do what we do: It is our prayer that every relationship that is started and every activity that is organized will bring glory to God and bring teens closer to Him. We strongly believe that teens are a vital part of our church and also feel that most decisions for Christ are made in the teenage years.

Sunday and Wednesday Bible Classes: Bible classes are the core of our youth program. With a curriculum that grows along with the kids, we are committed to developing a solid Bible knowledge foundation in our young people.

Devotionals: At least once a month, normally on the second Friday of the month, we get together for Dinner, Devotional, and Fellowship. These are held either at the church building or in homes.

LTC: Leadership Training for Christ is "designed to stimulate and encourage spiritual, mental, and social growth among young men and women in grades three through twelve. Its mission is to achieve this growth by developing skills in leadership, Bible knowledge, and Christian servanthood." The training and preparations for LTC continue throughout the year and culminate in the youth participating at a yearly LTC convention in Kansas City.