Our third checkpoint of the year is next Sunday, April 18 at 4:30 in The Commons. Pastor Michael Summers will introduce us to the reigns of King David and King Solomon.

Join us in celebrating the graduation of the class of 2021! Each year we take an evening to celebrate our high school graduates and to honor their parents and families. We will be celebrating with the class of 2021 on Sunday, April 25 at 6pm in place of our normal evening service. We are looking forward to a great evening celebrating God’s faithfulness in the lives of our graduates! Light desserts and refreshments will be provided.

“Trash talk” – most guys know what it is all about. The words we use on a daily basis are very powerful. They affect every relationship. Are we using our words in the way that God intended them to be used? Come out on Saturday April 17th at 7:30 AM and be challenged to “tame the tongue” and communicate with others in a way that honors God.
Please sign up online by clicking here. We hope to see you there!

We will be celebrating Stacy Friesen on Saturday, May 8th at 10:00 a.m. in the Commons as she anticipates the birth of her and Randy’s first child! They are registered at Target and Amazon. Those who would like to contribute to a group gift can contact Danielle Criss by April 26th. Showers are a ministry of Countryside, intended to bless the women who are members of Countryside as they enter into new seasons of life though their first marriage and their first child. We invite ALL women to join us, regardless if you know Stacy, to “rejoice with those who rejoice” as she enters this exciting season of life.

Volunteer sign-ups for the 2021 Countryside Vacation Bible School (July 5-9) are open! The volunteer sign-up can be found on the church website under the “Members” tab. Please reach out to any of the VBS Directors if you have questions.

Directors: 
Laura Knott
Jennie Smith
Tommy Trendle
Alex Lynch

Teen Camp registration is LIVE! This year’s teen camp will be June 7th-11th in Eagle Rock, Missouri. The Cost is $270 per student. Payment will be due by May 16th.

Questions of identity are at the forefront of almost everything students are a part of, and our culture is screaming at everyone to choose their own identity. The message of the gospel is clear: everyone’s identity has everything to do with how they relate to Jesus Christ. Pastor Mike Summers and Alex Lynch will unpack what identifies the follower of Jesus Christ.

Registration for teen camp runs from March 14- May 16th. Registration will be available in the south foyer (or the resource center) following Sunday morning services, in the youth app, through the QR code on posters in the church hallways, or click here.

Questions? Contact Philip Johnson at phil.johnson@cside.org

A couple’s float trip is planned for Monday July 12. We will arrive in time for dinner at 5:30, sleep in air conditioned cabins and float the Jack’s Fork River on Tuesday after breakfast. It is possible to leave after dinner on Tuesday, but there is a two-night minimum lodging and is included in the cost which is $350 per couple. This covers lodging, all meals, and canoe rental. $100 deposit is due May 1st. For questions, please contact David Crim.

Countryside Women’s Ministry is hosting a bonfire for women of all ages in the field north of the church parking lot Friday evening, April 23, from 6:30 to 8:30. You and your friends are invited to join us for an evening of singing, hearing a personal testimony, and enjoying fellowship with other women around the fire. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for yourself and, if you wish, a snack to share. Drinks and paper goods will be provided. We’d love for you to come make a new friend, encourage one another, and rejoice in the Lord together with us!

Saturday, April 10 from 6:30-8:30pm, Pastor Mike Summers will be speaking to Countryside parents of young adults. The focus will be on parenting issues with rising high school seniors through the not-yet-independent stages. Contact Jessica Lammers-Meis with questions.

We will be having a Baptismal Service on Sunday morning May 23rd. Please contact the church office or one of the pastors by May 16th if you are interested in participating.