Fred Rogers often told this story about when he was a boy and would see scary things on the news: “My mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’ To this day, especially in times of disaster, I remember my mother’s words, and I am always comforted by realizing… Read More »

Challenge Youth Conference — CYC is this coming weekend!  On February 28-March 1, the Fairlane Youth Ministry will be taking a group of 32 adults and students on the weekend trip to Pigeon Forge.  Please begin and continue praying over this weekend for our adults, students, and their families.  This event in particular, serves as… Read More »

Every Sunday a group of people gather in a building. Every Sunday this group of people gathers to worship a God in whom this people have placed their faith and trust. Every Sunday this group of people gather knowing they are not perfect and struggle with sin in their lives. Every Sunday this group of people gather… Read More »

“Courageous Faith” Article by www.thesource4ym.com Maybe you’ve been asked a question by your teen, similar to one of the following:  “Mom, I want to invite Jacki to youth group but I don’t know what to say.”  “Dad, do you think my friends and I could start an FCA at our school?”  “When I asked Nick… Read More »

As you work out at Planet Fitness, there are a bank of televisions that you can watch while walking on a treadmill, working out on an elliptical, or riding a stationary bike. These televisions are tuned to sports channels, HGTV, news channels and other channels of general interest. But one of their channels is tuned to a video… Read More »

Areawide Youth Event — This event has been canceled by Southside due to all of the sickness in Bedford and neighboring counties.  Southside will plan to host the next Areawide in April; Cedar Lane in July or August; and Fairlane in November or December.  Please contact Michael for details on tonight’s Teen LifeGroup in lieu… Read More »

I was selected for jury duty this past week. A group of approximately sixty Bedford County residents gathered in a courtroom in the new justice center. From this group, thirty-eight names, including my name, were called. From this group, thirteen names were chosen, and I was also among this thirteen. I had been selected to be a jury… Read More »

Areawide Youth Event — This event will be hosted by Southside Church of Christ on Sunday, February 9th, from 5:00pm – 7:00pm.  This event is for our Fairlane Youth Ministry students, families, and friends.  There will be a time of worship, fun, fellowship, and food.  This will take the place of our Teen LifeGroup for… Read More »

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.  In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6) As we boarded the plane In Nashville to travel to the leaders retreat at the City of Children last Friday, I had no fears. I wasn’t concerned about the plane crashing. I… Read More »

Challenge Youth Conference 2020 — We still have 6 spots available for CYC, which is on February 28 – March 1, 2020.  The cost of this event is $75.00 for students, $35.00 for college student and non-parent chaperones, and FREE for parents and/or legal guardians. Please contact Youth Minister, Michael Rector, if you are interested… Read More »