The bulletin announcements for December 15th are listed below:
Christmas Caroling- Tonight, the Genesis Sunday School class will be caroling to some of our people. We welcome any others who would like to join us to meet here at the church at 5 PM. We’ll be taking vans and car pooling around Paris. Let’s make this a great traditional evening with everyone being blessed. There will be hot cocoa and snack mix when we return to the church.
Dollar Club-We selected Rebeccah Anderson to receive our gift from last month. We are in need of more nominations.
Junior Camp’s 90th Birthday Party –everyone is invited to attend and celebrate Junior at Betty Jane’s Kitchen on December 22nd from 2-4 PM.
Kids Christmas Program- December 22nd at 6 PM.
Christmas Eve Service at 6 PM.
2024 Sign-Up Sheets – There is a sign-up sheet in the foyer for Nursery workers for first service, offering tracking for 2025, volunteers to decorate the church in 2025, and Junior Church teachers for 2025.
Bible Study –we continue to study “Your Devine Design” by Chip Ingram. We meet on Thursday evenings at 7 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome!
Fundraising for Winter Retreat: We are trying to raise $3,000 specifically for our High School Winter Retreat. Students are looking forward to growing together as a group through this shared experience and the life long memories made and lessons learned. If you would like to contribute, make your donation out to “Bell Ridge Youth” or use an envelope on the back table.
Ridge Runners- Need a little help with a project around your home? Call the Church and ask if a Ridge Runner can help you. Brochures are in the foyer on the bulletin table.
Youth News!
BASK – Meets on Wednesdays after school. Pick up time is 5:30.
Jr. High Youth Group meets on Sunday evenings at 5:30 PM.
Sr. High Youth Group will meet on Wednesday evening at 6 PM.
Sr. High CIY Registration has begun – Get it on your calendars.
Sr. High Winter Retreat: December 27-30, 2024
Jr. Church …is looking for volunteer teachers for the 10:40 service. Students dismiss before the sermon. Curriculum will be provided to you two weeks ahead of time. See Don with any questions.
Birthday Card Shower
Scott Dunn’s great grandmother, Mary Isabel Ransopher will be turning 112 on December 25th. The family is inviting their friends to send her cards in celebration of this milestone. The mailing address is:
Wesley Manor
ATTN: Melissa Robertson
1555 N Main St
Frankfort, IN 46041-1167
All cards should be mailed by December 20th.
Worship Emphasis
Word Made Flesh
On the cover of our Bibles appear the words “Holy Bible.” Do you know why the Bible is called Holy (perfection or purity)? It is because the Bible tells the truth. The Bible teaches that we exchange the truth of God for the devil’s lie about sin. Jesus Christ is the ultimate truth. Jesus told the truth. Jesus said that He was the truth, and the truth would make us free!! Thank the ALMIGHTY GOD for giving us the truth through His SON, JESUS CHRIST.
Worship Emphasis Request
We are inviting our congregation to contribute to our Worship Emphasis column. Would you consider participating by sharing your favorite scripture(s) along with a brief explanation why? Steve Brinkerhoff and Kurt will be answering any questions and accepting your submissions.
Misc
Sermons are available online- If you are unable to be here on a given Sunday you can hear the sermon on our website. Just go to http://www.bellridge.org, click on the Media tab, click on sermons, and choose a sermon preference. The YouTube and Facebook options allow for both audio and video, and the SoundCloud option is just audio. By clicking on the scripture reference, you will be able to read the associated sermon notes and start the recording. The sermons will be in date order with the most current one at the top of the list. If you have any questions, please call the church. We are happy to help.
Bulletin Announcements- By accessing Media on our webpage you will see a new page titled “Bulletins.” Our announcements will be posted in that location every week.
Online Giving- Is available on our website by clicking on “Giving.” There is a “Give to Bell Ridge” button that you can click on, and then follow the directions.