Welcome to Southern Hills United Methodist Church! We are a vibrant congregation that loves the Lord and finds joy in serving our community. Growing our faith at all ages is at our core! “Making Disciples and Making a Difference” is more than a slogan to us. Come join us as we praise God through: Two worship services during the school year that provide a variety of music, drama, video clips and Biblically-based preaching. The 8:30 a.m. worship is traditional-style with hymns. The 10:30 a.m. “Hills Alive” worship is led by our praise band “Friends” and features contemporary songs. Our worship is informal and you are invited to come as you are! Stimulating Christian education is on Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. (during the school year) and offers classes for all ages from 4-years-old through adult. Active adult education including small-group Bible studies on a variety of topics. “Youth On Fire” is our Middle and High School youth group that meets every Wednesday during the school year at 6:30 p.m. Meetings rotate through Bible study, youth worship, fellowship activities and community- service projects. We encourage involvement in summer church camps and plan special outings, including an annual mission trip to serve those in need. Partnership with Lutheran Social Services Education and Child Care Services provides an outstanding after- school and summer program for elementary age children, all-day preschool for 3-to-5-year-olds, and infant / toddler care. City of Sioux Falls Community Gardens oversees 30 vigorously growing garden plots. Community Blood Drives with accompanying Pancake Breakfasts. Sioux Falls Quilters’ Guild meets monthly with quilting techniques, seminars, show and tell, and small-group connections. 7eventh Time Down performed in concert in July 2014 along with Tin Man Revival and Nameless Tribe, allowing the Holy Spirit to work in many lives! We are excited to see what comes next! Serving Sioux Falls hungry with participation in the Nightwatch Canteen Food Program. Fun-filled Breakfast with the Easter Bunny that includes games, crafts, breakfast, puppet show, Easter egg hunt and pictures with the Easter Bunny. Living Nativity in December which portrays a living display of Mary and Joseph, the Shepherds and the Wisemen, along with camels, sheep, goats, a calf and llamas. Canned food items are collected for the Food Pantry. Guests are invited inside for hot cocoa or cider and cookies! Amazing Vacation Bible School week in the summer for preschool through elementary children that shares the love of Jesus through Bible stories, crafts, games and songs. A fun time shared by all including our adult helpers! We would love to welcome you in person at any of the above activities! May God’s blessings be with you! Pastor Don Vanderlip