Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever. –Psalm 118:29 (NIV)

God has truly blessed Southside Baptist Church over its rich history, and that has never been more apparent than in just the last year. At times in our past, the Lord has provided a way for us to continue to answer His calling and meet the spiritual needs of those in the community around us. Last May, we dedicated our new children’s building and celebrated the many opportunities it gives us to invite in those who need to hear the Word of God proclaimed boldly.

What a blessing we’ve found in the many uses of this building! It has allowed us to focus our children’s ministry in many different areas and accommodate the serious growth not only in our church but in the community.

• The building’s nursery facilities have allowed young families to freely hear Biblical truths taught in Sunday School and worship services while they can be secure in knowing their children are being well cared for.
   

• Toddlers are looked after in clean, safe classrooms with individual bathrooms, allowing teachers to keep them safe and attentive while teaching them.
   

• The children have their own worship center which allows them to sing, hear the Word, and  enjoy fellowship in a unique environment.
   

• Our choir has enlarged practice facilities that can better accommodate its musical and performance needs.
   

• Renovated kitchen facilities provide good meals for fellowship and the many outreaches our church performs.
   

• An improved gym allows us to invite in through recreation and athletic events children and families that need to hear the Gospel.
   

• An open foyer provides a pleasing space for welcome and fellowship both before and after meetings and worship.

Through the “EVER FAITHFUL” campaign, we hope to retire the debt remaining on the children’s building so that we may be better able to do what God has called us to do in Southside, Etowah County, Alabama, and even to the ends of the earth. We are all being called to give sacrificially for the next three years. This program requires prayer and obedience to the direction the Lord provides. By answering this call, we can take the blessings we have to be a blessing for others, to build the relational bridges needed to share the hope of Christ with those who desperately need to hear it.

Thankful for what God has provided and mindful of His faithfulness to us, we ask you to consider your part in this campaign.

This involves a personal decision between individuals and God. The outcome can mean much for many lives, in both time and eternity. May the Lord richly bless you, and may He receive all the glory from whatever we do together.

Bro. Scott