The bulletin announcements for April 20th are listed below:
We Rejoice with the Angels in Heaven- Mason Wright accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior and was obedient in baptism last Sunday morning. Please welcome him into the family of God.
The Elders will be meeting on Tuesday evening at 7 PM.
Family Movie Night – We will be enjoying the movie, “God’s Not Dead 2” next Sunday evening. Refreshments at 5 PM and the show begins at 5:30 PM.
National Day of Prayer Breakfast- Please join us as we pray for our country on May 1st at 7:00 AM at the Paris Family Restaurant.
Vacation Bible School will be June 23-27 from 8:30 to 11:30 AM.
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 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 began our new series on April 17th. The study is titled “The New Man.” Manuals are available for purchase with Chris Gher for $22.50. Discover who you are in Christ on Thursday evenings at 6:30 PM. All are 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 – On Wednesdays after school. Pick up time is 5:30 PM at the church. April 30th will be our last BASK session this Spring.
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
With hearts full of gratitude, we thank you our heavenly Father for your Son, Jesus. We are blessed with your grace, mercy, and forgiveness of our sins that comes through your Son, Jesus. Please stir up your Holy Spirit that lives within each of us that we may live lives worthy of Your great love and Jesus’ willing sacrifice to come to this earth to redeem us from our sins. So that others will see the hope that we have because of Jesus’ resurrection.
Worship Emphasis
The Hope of Resurrection
“We know that God, who raised the Lord Jesus, will also raise us with Jesus.” 2 Corinthians 4:14
The resurrection of Christ brings hope. There is hope that mistakes and sin can be forgiven. There is hope that we can have joy, peace, assurance and security in the mist of despair of this age. There is hope that Christ is coming soon – this is what is called in scripture “the blessed hope.” There is hope that there will come someday a new heaven and a new earth, and that the Kingdom of God will reign and triumph. Our hope is not in our own ability, or in our goodness, or in our physical strength. Our hope is instilled in us by the resurrection of Christ.
Devotion by 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.