We are a gospel-centered Baptist church in Simpsonville, SC committed to gospel faithfulness, biblical community, and intentional disciple making.
THIS SUNDAY AT SSBC - NOVEMBER 24, 2024
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We strongly believe that the most important instrument in the room when we gather is the congregation's voice; therefore, we make intentional decisions about the songs we sing, the instrumentation we use, and the volume of the instrumentalists and singers on stage.
Take a moment to listen, learn, and prepare to sing loudly as we gather to proclaim Christ together!
AM Worship Gathering
Come To Jesus (Rest In Him)
Approach, My Soul The Mercy Seat
Come, Christians Join To Sing
Christ Our Hope In Life and Death
There Is One Gospel
On Jordan's Stormy Banks I Stand
There Is One Gospel
PM Worship Gathering
Approach, My Soul The Mercy Seat
I Must Tell Jesus
What A Friend We Have In Jesus
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Acts 15:1-23
Dispute in Antioch
1 Some men came down from Judea and began to teach the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom prescribed by Moses, you cannot be saved.” 2 After Paul and Barnabas had engaged them in serious argument and debate, Paul and Barnabas and some others were appointed to go up to the apostles and elders in Jerusalem about this issue. 3 When they had been sent on their way by the church, they passed through both Phoenicia and Samaria, describing in detail the conversion of the Gentiles, and they brought great joy to all the brothers and sisters.
4 When they arrived at Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church, the apostles, and the elders, and they reported all that God had done with them. 5 But some of the believers who belonged to the party of the Pharisees stood up and said, “It is necessary to circumcise them and to command them to keep the law of Moses.”
The Jerusalem Council
6 The apostles and the elders gathered to consider this matter. 7 After there had been much debate, Peter stood up and said to them, “Brothers, you are aware that in the early days God made a choice among you, that by my mouth the Gentiles would hear the gospel message and believe. 8 And God, who knows the heart, bore witness to them by giving them the Holy Spirit, just as he also did to us. 9 He made no distinction between us and them, cleansing their hearts by faith. 10 Now then, why are you testing God by putting a yoke on the disciples’ necks that neither our ancestors nor we have been able to bear? 11 On the contrary, we believe that we are saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus in the same way they are.”
12 The whole assembly became silent and listened to Barnabas and Paul describe all the signs and wonders God had done through them among the Gentiles. 13 After they stopped speaking, James responded, “Brothers, listen to me. 14 Simeon has reported how God first intervened to take from the Gentiles a people for his name. 15 And the words of the prophets agree with this, as it is written:
16 After these things I will return
and rebuild David’s fallen tent.
I will rebuild its ruins
and set it up again,
17 so that the rest of humanity
may seek the Lord —
even all the Gentiles
who are called by my name —
declares the Lord
who makes these things 18 known from long ago.
19 Therefore, in my judgment, we should not cause difficulties for those among the Gentiles who turn to God, 20 but instead we should write to them to abstain from things polluted by idols, from sexual immorality, from eating anything that has been strangled, and from blood. 21 For since ancient times, Moses has had those who proclaim him in every city, and every Sabbath day he is read aloud in the synagogues.”
The Letter to the Gentile Believers
22 Then the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, decided to select men who were among them and to send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas: Judas, called Barsabbas, and Silas, both leading men among the brothers. 23 They wrote:
“From the apostles and the elders, your brothers,
To the brothers and sisters among the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia:
Greetings.
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This Week's Top 5
- 1. In observation of Thanksgiving, the church offices will be closed from Wednesday through Friday – November 27-29. We hope you all will have a blessed time of thanksgiving and enjoy the holiday!
- 2. Year End Contributions Statements: Starting this year, we will email end-of-year contribution statements at the year's close. For many of you, this will mean quicker access to your statement, as well as a digital file for your records. However, if you prefer to have your statement mailed, we'd be happy to do that. Please reach out to Emily Hoffman and let her know by November 30th.
- 3. Plain Elementary Christmas This year, our church is working to provide Christmas for 9 Plain Elementary families. Pick up a card and sign up to provide an item in the hallway behind the sanctuary. Please provide a gift receipt for clothing items, and all items should be unwrapped. Items should be brought to the church by December 1.
- 4. Senior Adult Events: Senior Breakfast will be on December 5 at Carolina Fine Foods at 8:30 am. Christmas Luncheon will be on December 7 at 11:30 am. This is a catered meal and the sign up deadline is November 24 - if you sign up you must show up. Any questions contact Sylvia Burns.
- 5. Through December 8th we are collecting money to bless Pastor Orlando Cordero’s family with a vehicle. Please prayerfully consider contributing. If writing a check, please put “Pastor Orlando” in the memo line. If giving online, please select “Pastor Orlando”.
We make the gospel central.
We pursue gospel faithfulness by making Jesus Christ and His redeeming work for sinners the primary focus of everything we do.
We live in biblical community.
Life is not meant to be lived alone. In fact, Christians are called by God to live in community with one another under the authority of His Word.
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Small Group Bible Studies & Core Classes
Childcare available for infants - K5 + Classes for all ages
Sundays at 9:00am
Donut & Coffee Fellowship
Sundays at 10:00am in the HUB
Morning Worship Gathering
Childcare available for infants - K3
4 & 5 Year Olds dismissed for Bible Study after the music portion of the service
Sundays at 10:30am in the Sanctuary
Evening Prayer & Praise Gathering
Childcare available for infants - K5
Sundays at 5:00pm in the Sanctuary
Core classes
In addition to age-graded Bible study classes during the Sunday School hour at 9:00am on Sundays,
we offer 2 Core Classes that continue year round. Core Classes are seminar-style classes that are intentionally designed to help us explore the overarching truths of God, His Word, and the Christian Life.
A year-long survey of the Gospel of Matthew.
The Christian Discipleship core class explores the life of the Christian through suffering, discple making, and stewardship.
Church center
Church Center is an all-in-one landing place for everything you need to know as a Standing Springs member. See and register for events, learn more about and join a small group, set up one-time or recurring giving options, or pre-check in your children for any children's activities.