The bulletin announcements for April 13th are listed below:
Edgar County Brotherhood- we will meet on Tuesday evening at 7:00 PM at Chrisman Christian Church.
Ladies Aid will be meeting on Wednesday evening at 7:00 PM.
Good Friday- Paris Ministerial Fellowship is having a service at noon at the First Baptist Church. A light meal will be served afterward.
Schedule for celebrating the Resurrection of our Lord;
Son Rise Service at 6:30 AM
Breakfast to follow service- An offering is received at the breakfast for the youth to help with expenses for their summer trips.
Sunday School at 9:30 AM
Second Service at 10:30 AM
Red Cross Blood Drive Canteen on April 21st- Thank You to everyone that volunteered to make cookies.
The Dollar Club selected the family of Rob Redmon to receive our gift. Be looking for others that we can help through God’s goodness to us.
Food Pantry is in need of Peanut Butter- We will be collecting peanut butter in April. They ask that if you donate, please give the small and medium jars.
2025 Sign-Up Sheets – There are sign-up sheets in the foyer for several areas of ministry that you can help with. Please look and see where you might help.
Bible Study –We will finish the current series on April 10th and begin the new series on April 17th. The study will be “The New Man.” Manuals can be purchased through Chris Gher for $22.50. Discover who you are in Christ on Thursday evenings at 6:30 PM. All are welcome.
Vacation Bible School will be June 23-27.
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
On Wednesdays after school. Pick up time is 5:30 PM at the church. There is no BASK this week due to Spring Break.
Jr. High Youth Group – Meets on Sunday evenings; 5:30 – 7:30 PM.
Sr. High Youth Group will meet on Wednesday evening at 6 PM.
Sr. High CIY Registration has begun – Get it on your calendars.
Jr. Church …is looking for volunteer teachers for the 10:40 service. Students dismiss before the sermon. The curriculum will be provided to you two weeks ahead of time. See Don with any questions.
Gratitude and Appreciation
Thank you to the teachers and volunteers that organize and lead our congregation in Eunice, Ladies Aid, Men’s Breakfast, B.A.S.K., Bible Study, VBS, Edgar County Brotherhood, Dollar Club, Blood Drive Canteen, Movie Night and many other activities. Your efforts are valued and appreciated!
Worship Emphasis
Isaiah 40:28-31 was recited at President Ronald Reagan’s funeral service. Listening to those verses in 2004 was the first time that I really made attention to the words “waiting,” “faith” and “renewed strength.”
“Waiting” is often quite difficult when we expect immediate actions to our prayers. “Waiting” means that we need to trust in God’s power and timing.
These verses are a commanding promise to those who have “faith” in God. It assures them that they will experience “renewed strength,” enabling them to overcome fatigue and discouragement. This passage is now one of my favorites and I read it every day.
~ Kimberly H.
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.