Activities & Events

 

  • Annual Fall Retreat

A highlight of the year is the Annual Men’s Fall Retreat which is held each October at Deer Valley Ranch near Buena Vista, Colorado. Situated in a  beautiful mountain setting, Deer Valley Ranch provides great accommodations and excellent food served by a caring staff. The retreat features good fellowship with other Southern Gables men, worship, a speaker on a timely topic, sports,  relaxation and fun activities for every man. Our 2013 retreat will be October 4-6.

  • Huddles

Serving men who are interested in a small group, focusing on God’s Word, prayer, friendship, fellowship and encouragement. Huddles are a safe place to grow, struggle, question and be sharpened in every area of life. Contact Bob Decker (303-798-9962) or David Wilburn (303-978-0204).

  • Mentoring

Serving men who are interested in a mentoring friendship focused on personal and spiritual growth. Call Don Gwinner (303-985-4803).

  • Veterans Day Breakfast

Each year we honor our veterans with a program that includes breakfast and a speaker. Sign up begins each October in the Welcome Center. For more information contact Bill Robbins (303.979.5173). The 2012 breakfast will be held on November 10 at 8 a.m. Tickets (free) are required for entry. They are available in the Welcome Center on Sundays.

  • Voice of Sages

For four Saturdays during the first quarter of each year, Men’s Ministries hosts a great breakfast and time of fellowship, followed by one of the elder “sages” of the church sharing his life story within the context of God’s greater story and a question and answer time. Audio recordings of current and previous years’ speakers are available through the Voice of Sages link on the right.

  • Sports Day

June brings Sports Day, a day which starts with breakfast at the church and an afternoon of golf or other sports. This is an opportunity to fellowship with men from other small groups and ministry activities and forge some friendships for summer activities.

  • Blood Drives

Serving our community by donating blood. Men’s Ministries invites the mobile Bonfils Blood Center to visit SGC three Sundays per year. Watch the bulletin for dates and signup information.

  • Financial Peace University Classes

Serving men and women who are interested in learning how to manage money according to God’s principles using training materials from Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University curriculum. Includes planning budgets, solving financial problems, getting out of debt, etc. Sessions are offered twice per year (January and August) and meet for two hours per week for nine weeks. Call Don or Linda Lesovsky (303-986-7521) for more information.

  • Motorcycling

Join us for beautiful scenic drives and fellowship. All types and brands of bikes are welcome to join us. While this is primarily a men’s activity, lady riders/drivers are encouraged to join in! There are typically two rides per month starting in late April and going through September. Call Larry Green (303-934-0957).