The bulletin announcements for December 22nd are listed below:
Junior Camp’s 90th Birthday Party –everyone is invited to attend and celebrate Junior at Betty Jane’s Kitchen today from 2-4 PM.
Kids Christmas Program- Our young people have prepared a play that portrays the true meaning of Christmas. They invite you to come and be blessed by the message tonight at 6 PM. If you are unable to attend in person, it will be broadcast live on YouTube.
Christmas Eve Service at 6 PM.
Youth Sunday – a special offering for our youth and their programs will be taken next Sunday, Dec. 29th. Please mark your check for “Youth” or use one of the available envelopes in the foyer.
Dates in January;
January 8th- Our organizational Board meeting at 7 PM. There will not be a soup supper this year.
January 10th- Jacob and Camille Scott are preparing a meal from South Asia at the Community Bible Church. They will be departing the following week so this is an opportunity to say good-bye to them and them to you.
January 25th- IDES meal packing event at Lake Ridge to them have meals on hand when the next disaster happens.
Dollar Club- We are in need of more nominations.
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, Junior Church teachers for 2025, and if you would like to help run the audio-video equipment at worship.
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!
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 – Staring back on January 8th.
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.
Gratitude and Appreciation
A big “Thank You” to Tammy Burgett, Abbie Furlong, Amber Farris, and Lanell Becker for their committed service this semester at BASK. The program wouldn’t be possible without you and your service to the Lord and investment in our youth.
Worship Emphasis
Christmas Is Not a Myth
“When the fullness of the time was come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, subject to the law.” (Galatians 4:4)
Christmas is not a myth, not a tradition, not a dream. It is a glorious reality. It is a time of joy. Bethlehem’s manger crib became the link that bound a lost world to a loving God. From the manger came a Man who not only taught us a new way of life, but brought us into a new relationship with our Creator. Christmas means that God loves us so much that He was willing to give His Son.
“Lord Jesus, as I remember Your birth in such a lowly stable, cleanse my heart that it might be a sanctified gift for you.”
~ Billy Graham
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.