The bulletin announcements for November 17th are listed below:
Upcoming Dates;
Our annual Thanksgiving Dinner will be December 1st at Betty Janes’ Kitchen at 6 PM. The meat and drinks will be provided. Bring a dish and friends to celebrate all that we have to be thankful for.
Hanging of the Greens will be December 1st during the Sunday School hour. Be looking for more info that will be coming in the next couple of weeks.
Ladies Aid Christmas Dinner and Cookie Plates will be December 7th with more info later.
Annual Congregational Meeting will be December 8th at 10:10 AM for the purpose of the election of leaders and officers for 2025 and our annual treasurer’s report.
The Dollar Club- We selected Sherry Norman of Terre Haute to receive our gift from last month. Be looking for others that we might consider for our gift.
Edgar County Brotherhood will meet at Brocton Christian Church on November 19th at 7:00 PM.
Gift Card Shower- Blake and Becca Farris’ baby will be here soon. Instead of a Baby Shower we are going to shower them with cards. There will be a basket in the foyer to put your cards in.
Operation Christmas Child- See the bulletin insert to explain packing operation for the Sunday School hour. If you would like to help at the last minute do not forget it takes $10 to ship each box.
2024 Sign-Up Sheets – There is a sign-up sheet in the foyer for Nursery workers for first service and for Poinsettias. The deadline for poinsettia orders is December 1st.
Bible Study –our new Bible Study series began on October 31st. The title is “Your Devine Design” by Chip Ingram. Learning to discover, develop and deploy your spiritual gifts. A video will go along with the series. 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. It is a four day event where students have the opportunity to ski and snowboard, but most importantly, will have the opportunity to hear the word of Jesus preached in a unique way. 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.
Navy Corpsman Skylar Foote- Skylar is now in training in Texas. Cards may be sent to her address at: 3288 Corporal Johnson Rd Unit 2589, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234.
Youth News!
BASK – Meets on Wednesdays after school. Pick up time is 5:30.
Jr. High Youth Group – 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
Thank You to all the men (and their wives) who fix breakfast for our monthly breakfast. It is always delicious and appreciated. Just a note this breakfast is on the second Saturday of each month at 8 AM and is open to any man to attend.
Thank you to our deacons and their spouses that have been serving as greeters. Many have complimented your warm greetings and help.
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.
Worship Emphasis
Until the End of Age! Conclusion (Matthew 28:20)
One of the final promises of Jesus is to be with His disciples always. Soon it will be clear to them He does not mean in a physical sense. He is about to ascend to heaven, in His spiritual form, to be at the right hand of God the Father. He will, however, be with His disciples in spirit, as the Holy Spirit comes to occupy all who trust in Christ. (Acts 2)
Jesus’ promise is to be with His followers.
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.