WELCOME TO “THE HUB”

 
At Southside, we believe that God has called us to experience life together as we seek to know God and make Jesus known.
 
Knowing what is happening and how you can be a part is an integral part of your journey with God and your faith family here at Southside.  Here at “THE HUB,” you will be kept up to date with any new information regarding the church, along with all the events that are happening.
 
We are so glad YOU are a part of the TOGETHER at Southside!
Current Sermon Series
Churchwide Opportunities
 
Southside Baptist Bowling League
Please sign up below if you are interested in joining the bowling league.  The last day to sign up is Wednesday, May 27.  Teams will be randomly drawn at the kick-off meeting on the 28th.  If you have any questions, please reach out to Terra Stokes @  (843)319-9155 or Michael Stokes at (843)610-5528.
 
Southside Safety Team
Do you feel led to provide protection & safety among God’s people?  If so, we would love to meet you & discuss how you can become a team member for our Safety Team.  To have someone contact you, please click below and fill out the simple form.
 
 
 
Florence Flamingos Game Night
Join us on Wednesday, June 17th at the Carolina Bank Field for an awesome night!  We will be watching the Florence Flamingos  vs. the Lexington Blowfish.  
Tickets are $25 per person (3 and under get in for free). There are a limited number of tickets available. You can purchase tickets in the Lobby from May 24th – June 14th between 9:45-10:45am. They can also be purchased in the church office at any time from Monday-Thursday.
Ticket price includes:
  • a private seating area for our church
  • an exclusive Florence Flamingos group hat
  • all-you-can eat hot dogs, burgers, chicken sandwiches, chips, cookies, and Pepsi Products
Family Night
On May 20th we will have our last Family Night meal until we resume on August 5th.  This will be an amazing night of fellowship, great food and lots of laughter.  This event is $5 per person with a maximum cost of $20 per family.  On this night, we will also have the Children’s Showcase, where we will recognize all 1st & 6th graders.
 
 
 
 
 
Ongoing Opportunities
Service Schedule
Join us for Connection Groups (for all ages) at 9:55 AM.
 
Worship begins at 8:30 AM, and at 10:55 AM, with a Nursery offered for Infants – 3k and Children’s Worship for 4k – 3rd Grade during both services.
 
 
 
Discover Your Calling
Wondering how God has uniquely wired you to serve Him and impact the world around you? Whether you’re brand new to faith, sensing a nudge toward full-time ministry, or simply want to serve more effectively at Southside or in Florence, this class will equip, encourage, and empower you. Join us for an encouraging, interactive series where we’ll dive into Scripture to discover your personal calling, identify your spiritual gifts, and explore practical ways to live out ministry right where God has placed you. This is a 4 week course that will be held upstairs in room 212.  It starts at 9:55am and will be led by Pastor Joshua Kerr.
Better Together
Join us in the foyer every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month.  We get together to write cards, call people, and go visiting.  Please reach out to the office if you have any questions.
Threads of Love
Meet in room F114 on the first Sunday of each month at 3:00pm, to get together and fellowship while knitting prayer blankets.  These blankets are used for baptisms, graduates, child dedications, and people who need to be wrapped in love.
 
 
Acts 1:8 Team – Missions Opportunities
Southside Food Pantry
Each month we gather nonperishable goods for our food pantry.  For the month of May, we are collecting 16oz canned fruits .  You can leave the items at the Welcome Center.
 
Volunteers Needed
Foster Care Clothing Closet
This is an amazing non-profit program that was started in the Fall of 2015 to help meet the needs in the foster community.  They are currently looking for volunteers to help with an assortment of projects such as story time with kids, yard work, and maintenance.  The biggest need they have at the moment is finding volunteers to sort through the donations of children’s clothing and various items that they may receive.  If you are interested in helping out or would just like to learn more about Foster Care Clothing Closet, click below.  
 
 
 
 
 
Tenacious Grace
Tenacious Grace is an amazing organization that helps women who are survivors of abuse, addiction, poverty, and prostitution connect with Jesus and each other.
In order to help support them, we will be collecting these items  during the month of June. Drop off will be in the foyer in a designated area.
Southside Children Opportunities
Southside Children
Interested in knowing more about what happens each week with our Children’s Ministry?  Click below to be taken to our Southside Children Page where you can find out all you need to know!
 
 
Look Up Lodge
Look Up Lodge is an overnight Christian camp opportunity for children who have completed grades 1-6. They will be accompanied on the trip by our Children’s Ministry leadership team. The cost is $287 per child. Follow the link for more information!
 
 
VBS
Save the Date!  VBS will begin  July 6 and run through the 10th, from 9am-12pm.  This is for kids who have completed 2k-5th grade.  Register below.
 
 
 
 
Southside Half Day Camp
Our Half-Day Summer Camp will run from June 8-July 2. It will be from 9am to 1pm, Monday through Thursday. Each day will be filled with opportunities to learn the Bible, sing, craft, and play. Follow the link for more information!  Southside members use the code SSBCMEMBER for $50 off at the time of payment. 
 
Southside Student Opportunities
Judges
New Student Series
 
 
 
 
 
 
Southside Men’s & Women’s Ministry Opportunities
Men’s & Women’s Breakfast
 On the 1st Monday of each month, the men meet at Venus and on the 3rd Saturday, they get together at Long Grain Cafe to enjoy food and fellowship.  
 
The women meet monthly on the 1st Tuesday, at Long Grain Cafe.  These events are open to anyone who would like to join.  
 
This is a great opportunity to enjoy breakfast with friends or to get to know some fellow parishioners that you may not have met yet.
Blood Drop Ministry
Join us on the first Monday monthly at 6:15pm, in room F110.
 
Are you excited to tell others about Jesus, but sometimes, you’re not too sure how to bridge the gap from everyday conversation to a Gospel conversation?
 
Men and women will learn together and encourage one another on this night to be bold in our faith and to have a plan to intentionally share Jesus with others as we live each day.  Having a plan and walking in faith could change the eternal destiny of a person.
 
Join us on the mission to know God and make Jesus known, together, through our commitment to tell others about Jesus.
 
 
Southside Seniors Opportunities
Senior Ministry  Series
Weekly
Come join us on Wednesdays at 10:30 AM in room F110 for our Senior Ministry Series, EPHESIANS, as we seek to know God and make Him known, TOGETHER. This is a weekly time of intentional fellowship, worship and bible study.
 
 
Senior Adults Beach Trip
 
 
 
Fueling the Mission
 
 
To model the generosity of God and to live obediently with Him, we give generously, together, to fuel the mission of God’s church.
 
To stay informed of how well we are  accomplishing this call from God for 2026 and to celebrate the faithfulness of God, see the most up-to-date report!
Are you a member that would like to utilize our property for an activity or event? 
Contact Tonya in the church office at 843-669-7288 or at
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CONTACT US
1356 PINELAND DRIVE
FLORENCE, SC 29505
TEL 843-669-7288
FAX 843-662-6065
SUNDAY MORNING
WORSHIP 
8:30 AM & 10:55 AM
CONNECTION GROUPS
9:55 AM
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