30-Day Fast & challenge

Events & Opportunities

We encourage you to participate in our 30-Day Fast & Challenge from Thursday, March 20 - Friday, April 18. You'll hear more information about the following opportunities through Sunday morning announcements, social media, and Weekly Happenings emails.


Please follow us on social media: FacebookInstagram, and X. To sign up to receive the Weekly Happenings emails, complete a Connect Card.


Spring Small Group Session :: Sunday, March 23 - Saturday, May 17

We love community here at the SSV, so we invite you to engage a small group! Go here to see all of the descriptions. To be a part of one or more groups, click on the leader’s name(s) of the group(s) you want to join. This will allow you to email them and receive more information.


Location: Various locations


30-Day Bible Reading Plan

Go deeper, higher, and further in your faith through a 30-day devotional! This plan is accessible on the YouVersion Bible App under the title “30 Days to Greater Faith” or you can follow along using our provided reading schedule here. There will also be hard copies of this plan on the Information Table in the SSV lobby. Let’s take our faith to the next level!


Saturday Morning Worship & Prayer from 7-8am

Join us as we start the weekend out right! We’ll worship, pray, and be still in His presence.


March 22

March 29  

April 5

April 12


Location: SSV Auditorium


Restoration Ministries Outreach from 8am-12:30pm

The SSV is slated to serve every 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month at the RM Food Pantry. Come and volunteer for the whole time or just an hour or two. Kids can help as well!


Saturday, March 22

Saturday, April 12


Location: Restoration Ministries in Harvey


Informational Baptism Class :: Sunday, March 23 from 12:30-2:00pm

Baptism is a public celebration of moving from death to life through faith in Jesus Christ! If you've made the decision to follow Jesus, it is one of the most meaningful next steps you can take. Childcare will not be provided. We have a few spots available, so if you’d like to attend, please email mandi@southsuburbanvineyard.org. (Baptism is encouraged after attending this class, but not required.)


Location: SSV Room 102


Ladies’ Create, Relax, Relate :: Friday, March 28 at 7pm

This is an opportunity for ladies to gather in a shared space where they can either work on a neglected craft project, spend time reading a new book, or just sit and chat with someone new. Unleash your creativity, unwind, and foster meaningful connections. Childcare will not be provided. No need to sign up - just show up. We encourage you to invite friends and family too! (This event takes place on the last Sunday of every month, so mark your calendars!)


Location: SSV Lobby


Evangelism Training Workshop :: Sunday, March 30 from 12:30-2:00pm

This is a time to learn how to share your faith with others in an intentional and practical way! Lunch will be provided. To sign up, please complete a Connect Card. If you need childcare, please indicate that on the Connect Card by Sunday, March 23.


Location: SSV Room 102


Ladies’ Worship Night :: Friday, April 4 at 7pm

We'll have a special guest worship leader, Alex Faison, from the Davenport Vineyard leading us in this extended night of worship and ministry! Childcare will be available for infants - 5th grade kids. No need to sign up - just show up!


Location: SSV


Baptism Sunday :: April 6 at 10:30am

Whether or not you’ve attended the Baptism Class, we’d love to walk with you and celebrate your journey with Jesus. If you’ve never been baptized and would like to be, this could be the next step in your faith journey. Or perhaps you've been baptized, but you'd like to rededicate your life to Christ and be baptized. Whatever situation you are in, we encourage you to consider this opportunity! If you're interested in participating, complete a Connect Card by Wednesday, April 2. 


Location: SSV


Informational Beginnings Membership Class :: Sunday, April 13 from 12:30-2:30pm

Maybe you are new to the SSV or you’ve been hanging around for a while. Either way, you’re invited to attend our Informational Membership Class! Learn about the Vineyard Movement, hear the story of how the SSV got started, find out where we’re headed as a church, and discover how you can become a member. Lunch will be provided. To sign up, please complete a Connect Card. If you need childcare, please indicate that on the Connect Card by Sunday, April 6. (Membership is encouraged after attending this class, but not required.)


Location: SSV Room 102


Good Friday Service :: April 18 at 7pm

We’ll have digital and hard copy invites available soon so you can invite family, friends, neighbors, etc.!


Location: In person at the SSV, Facebook LiveYouTube Live


Easter Sunday Service :: April 20 at 10:30am

We’ll have digital and hard copy invites available soon so you can invite family, friends, neighbors, etc.!


Location: In person at the SSV, Facebook LiveYouTube Live


We invite you to prayerfully consider what God may be asking you to lay down during the

fast and press into during the challenge. As we engage the Lord in a deeper way, we are confident He will work in and through our hearts and minds!


Questions?

Please don't hesitate to reach out to Mandi Speakman, Administrative Assistant, at mandi@southsuburbanvineyard.org.