South Plains Presbyterian Church is a congregation that recognizes that, for
everyone born, there is a place at God’s table. All people belong at South
Plains—this sense of belonging is fostered by living the mission statement:
South Plains is a historic church community that welcomes people into relationship with God and each other as we…
– Joyfully worship God with thanksgiving
– Faithfully share the good news of God’s saving grace in Jesus Christ
– Creatively serve neighbors nearby and around the world through the Holy Spirit
People seek to become more faithful disciples by studying God’s word, by discussing how these ancient texts speak to the heart of 21st-century issues, through prayer, worship, and service in Christ’s name. Christian education for all ages is woven into the fabric of congregational life.
Trusting in God’s grace, love, and faithfulness, and following Jesus’ call to love one another, South Plains reaches out to the local and global community to share God’s love.
Each year we partner with two local churches – an Episcopal church and an African-American Baptist church to sponsor a Family Vacation Bible School. There are annual joint worship services with Union Grove Baptist Church—where each congregation moves worship and fellowship time to the partner’s sanctuary.
The church family is active in the surrounding communities. Members and friends participate in such programs as Habitat for Humanity, Meals on Wheels, in local food banks, Crop Walks, and other material support.
A doctor in the church, a pediatric anesthesiologist, before the pandemic, traveled to South America annually as part of a mission to provide free medical care to needy children in Bolivia. In addition, South Plains’ “layette ministry,” provides caps, blankets, and gowns for infants both locally, nationally, and globally. We support a missionary doing God’s work in Haiti.
Of special note is South Plains’ prayer quilt ministry. A number of talented seamstresses and quilters produce beautiful prayer quilts for members, their families, and even strangers when they face wilderness wanderings in health, heart, or spirit. A card and many prayers accompany each quilt to its destination.
This is a community that cares – for God, for each other, and neighbors near and far. Longtime members and new friends help each other through medical, spiritual, and emotional issues, providing meals, transportation, emotional support, and prayer. Sustained by this belonging, South Plains strives to be God’s hands and feet in the world.
In Christ’s service,
Laura S. Sugg
Pastor
