Weekend Message
Church Survey Letter
Family Sunday-No Children’s Ministry
January 31st is Family Sunday where we will all worship together as one big family. The cry room, nursery and pre-k room are available to parents who need to use them. Regular children’s ministry will resume next week.
Youth Group
Sunday November 22nd¸ youth group will meet in-person at our normal time of 6:30pm-8:00pm at Safeharbor. Despite our society still being impacted by Covid-19, pastoral leadership has decided to move forward with in-person gatherings with the following precautions:
- Leaders and students are required to wear masks while inside the church building.
- Social distancing will be encouraged
- Regular snack will not be offered to students until further notice
- Regular washing/sanitizing of hands will be encouraged
- Any semi-physical game will be played outside (kickball, spud, throwing ball, etc.)
We cannot emphasize enough that pastoral leadership 100% supports parent/guardian decision regarding their student(s) involvement in these gatherings. Also, I would like to thank all of you for the continual support and understanding during these last 6 months, as leadership has sought the LORD for guidance and wisdom regarding student ministry. Looking forward to our future in ministry
As always, if you’d like to connect with our Next Gen Pastor for some encouragement and direction, send him an email at jeff@safeharbor-church.org
Christmas Eve Service
ELDER NOMINATIONS
Discipleship Retreat Nov 13th & 14th
The Safeharbor Discipleship Retreat is an exciting event that is going to be in a beautiful tranquil location on the shores of Lake Yale. We are going to journey together to discover what it means to walk with God and live out what it means to be a follower of Jesus.
The Good Fight Series – The Battle is Now
This weekend Pastor Dan continues with part 6 of our series called the “Good Fight.” What do we do with the pictures of a “warrior God” in the Old Testament? Or how about of the victorious warrior Jesus from Revelation 19? In this series we’ve discovered that God’s justice, while fierce, is marked by patience and grace, and that our invitation is to trust him who has triumphed over the dark forces of evil.
But some may ask, “If Jesus has overcome the forces of evil, why does it look as though they are winning in the world around us?” In this message, we’ll explore that question and consider our responsibility as followers of Jesus who participate in a spiritual struggle.
Final 2020 Meet Up
Due to the time change, we’ll be indoors, but will practice social distancing. We ask that you wear a mask to accommodate those who may be vulnerable.
Hot Dogs, snacks, and drinks will be provides, just as we’ve done for our park meetups, over the last two months.
Come on out to connect, encourage your church family, and pray for one another.
Safeharbor Campus, Wednesday 11/4, 6:00-7:00pm
CHILI-COOK OFF
This year will be a little different. We’ll set up, tail-gate fashion, in the church parking lot, to allow for a little more space and social distancing.
Bring your chairs, canopies, and chili. We’ll provide sample bowls and spoons.
If you need to plug in a crock pot, you’ll have to to provide your own power.
Are you an NFL fan? Not to worry, we’ll have the game on.
We’ll wrap up the evening with worship around a bonfire.
Food Box Giveaway Follow up
Nomination Form
Letter from the Safeharbor Elders:
Dear Church Family,
We’re grateful to have had the opportunity to serve you over this past year. We consider it a privilege to serve as overseers and shepherds of Christ’s church.
As a congregation that upholds Scripture as our rule of faith and practice, Safeharbor Christian Church is led by a team of Elders (which includes our Sr. Pastor), who maintain biblical alignment, guide the church’s course and direction, and provide spiritual oversight for our family of believers. (Acts 14:23; 20:28-29, IThess 5:12-13, ITim 5:17-18, Hebrews 13:17, I Pet 5:1-4).
Each fall, in keeping with our church by-laws, we invite you to help us identify potential leaders in our congregation who might serve as Elders. Those who serve in these roles must be “full of the spirit and wisdom” (Acts 6:3) and meet the biblical qualifications spelled out in 1Timothy 3:1-13 & Titus 1:6-9. We are looking for men with a shepherd’s heart who are willing to help us move forward in our mission to be and make disciples of Jesus who unleash the gospel in our community and around the world. We recognize that church leadership is a team effort, and expect those who serve on our Elder team to bring different gifts and passions to the table. Servant-leaders, who’ve proven their ability to work with others by serving as ministry leaders, or small group leaders are preferred.
We ask that you take you prayerfully consider those who seem to be a good fit for the role. If no one comes to mind, don’t feel as though you must nominate someone. This is not a popularity contest. God has gifted and called individuals to different areas of leadership and service in the church. Your nomination is one confirmation of that gifting and calling. Age and length of time at Safeharbor are not necessarily good indicators of whether someone is a good fit for the role of Elder. Some who’ve attended Safeharbor for a short time may have a depth of spiritual maturity and experiences that help us create a culture of genuine discipleship. Scripture doesn’t specify age as a qualification for the office of Elder.
Attached, you’ll find a nomination form. We’ve listed out the qualifications for the role of Elders according to 1Timothy 3 and Titus 1. Our primary concern is a candidate’s character. Those who live out the gospel message and are being conformed to the image of Christ (Rom 8:29, Col 3:2) will ultimately be those who are able to lead others to help us make genuine disciples of Jesus who unleash the gospel.
After nominations are received, we will review those nominated and begin an interview process, in keeping with Scripture (1Timothy 3:10) and our church by-laws. We will select candidates based on the interview process and the needs of our leadership structure at this time. Safeharbor Partners (members) will vote to confirm our decision at the annual congregational meeting in December.
According to our by-laws, you must be a member of Safeharbor in order to nominate someone as a potential Elder. Partnership classes are held throughout the year, and are the best next step for those who desire to be a member of Safeharbor. Additionally, candidates for Elder must be “members of the congregation for at least six months before the month of nomination.”*
Please consult those who you are nominating to be sure that they are members of Safeharbor who meet the biblical qualifications and are willing to serve in the role for which they are being nominated.
Thank you for allowing us to serve and lead as we unleash the gospel together. We await your prayerful consideration and nominations for potnetial elders at Safeharbor Christian Church.
In Christ,
NOMINATION FORM:
I believe that the following nominee meets the biblical qualifications outlined in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1:
- Above reproach (1Tim 3, Titus 1)
- Faithful to his wife (1Tim 3) (Titus 1)
- Sober-minded (1 Tim 3)
- Self-controlled (1 Tim 3)
- Respectable (1 Tim 3)
- Hospitable (1 Tim 3)
- Able to teach others (1 Tim 3)
- Not: drunkard, violent, greedy, quarrelsome, lover of money (1Tim 3, Titus 1)
- Manages his household well; children who obey and respect him (1Tim 3, Titus 1)
- Children are believers, not rebellious (Titus 1)
- Not a recent convert (1Tim 3)
- Well thought of by outsiders (1Tim 3)
- Not: arrogant, quick-tempered, drunkard, violent, greedy (Titus 1)
- Hospitable, lover of goodness, upright, holy, self-controlled (Titus 1)
- Holds firm to the word, able to teach and refute (Titus 1)
Beach Baptisms & Picnic
We’ll meet up at Pavilion #3, Bethune Beach Park.
Pastor Kevin is serving up some meats hot off the grill, and we’ll provide drinks as well.
Bring your beach chairs, unbrellas/canopies, and a side dish to share.
Congregational Meeting Follow-Up
Sunday, August 16, 2020 there was a congregational meeting led by the elders and staff to update the congregation on the status of Safeharbor. Here are the topics that were covered:
NIGHT OF PRAYER FOLLOW-UP
Baptism Class
If you’re interested in being Baptized, please see Jeremy Campbell near The Dock, today, after the service or send an email to the church office.
Additionally, we’d like to invite you to a Baptism Class Thursday, August 20th, 5:00pm, in the church office. We’ll talk about the meaning, symbolism, and purpose of baptism, as well as behind-the-scenes details, like what clothes to wear, what to say, and any concerns you may have.
Nursery Volunteers
Hurricane Precautions
Join us on campus or tune in, Sunday, 10am, on our Youtube Channel or Facebook Page
Beach Baptism & Picnic
FATHERS DAY AT SAFEHARBOR
Join us Sunday for Fathers Day at Safeharbor! Our guest speaker, Scott Cain, retired pastor of Eau Galie Christian Church and chaplain Read more…
