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Southwood Memorial
Christian Church
We Focus on Jesus Christ
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We hope the information you find here will help you learn more about our church.
We invite you to join us for worship this Sunday. We would love to meet you!
Can't make it on Sunday? You can watch our service stream Live on our Facebook page
every Sunday at 10:00 or view past sermons on our YouTube Channel "Southwood Memorial."
History of our Church
On December 12, 1945, a group of Southwood community residents met in the home of Mrs. Ida J. Kennedy to form a new Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) congregation for the local community. Property was purchased from Mr. K. W. Loftin and construction began in 1947. The name Southwood Memorial Christian Church was chosen to recognize the sacrifice of life and the suffering and hardships of World War II which had just ended.
The church has a constitution and by-laws and is self governed by a board consisting of trustees, elders, deacons, and deaconesses. Officers are elected annually by the members of the church, which also approve the annual budget. Our church owns its own property and is affiliated with the N. C. Regional Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
Southwood Memorial Christian Church members have always been dedicated, resourceful and caring people. They believe that everyone has a talent that can be hared in the ministry of the church. Faith, compassion, and hard work have helped us accomplish great things for God and will sustain us in the future.
"So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints,
and are of God's household, having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner stone, in whom the whole building, being fitted together,
is growing into a holy temple in the Lord, in whom you also are being built together
into a dwelling of God in the Spirit."
Ephesians 2:19-22
Our Guiding Mission
The Great Commission
Matthew 28:18-20
Jesus said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always to the very end of the age."
At Southwood, we believe in our calling to "GO and MAKE Disciples." We have chosen to follow God's leading and go outside of the church building to spread the love and grace of Jesus Christ to our community, city, and world.
What We Believe
The Disciples of Christ Statement of Identity:
We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord's Table as God has welcomed us.
The Mission of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ):
To be and to share the good news of Jesus Christ, witnessing, loving, and serving from our doorsteps to the ends of the earth.
The Vision of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ):
To be a faithful, growing church, that demonstrates true community, deep Christian spirituality and a passion for justice. (Micah 6:8)
The Confession of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ):
As members of the Christian Church, we confess that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God, and proclaim him Lord and Savior of the world.
(Preamble to The Design)
Contact Information
Address: 1027 Hwy. 58 South, Kinston, NC 28504
Phone: 252-527-8780
Email: officesmcc@gmail.com or Pastor Jim: pastorjimdawson1@yahoo.com
Sunday School: 9am Sunday Service: 10am