The bulletin announcements for February 23rd are listed below:
Our Faith Promise Campaign-We will be filling out our commitment cards today. We need 50 families to give $20 per month to meet our goals. Will you be one?
Movie Night- Please join us at 5 PM tonight. The movie is All Saints which is based on a true story. Sandwiches and popcorn will be served in the Fellowship Hall before the movie begins at 5:30 PM. All are invited to our fellowship time, movie and visiting afterward.
This is Newsletter Week- We will be preparing “The Link” for mailing on Tuesday morning at 10:30 AM.
The Elders will be meeting on Tuesday evening at 7 PM.
Gather25 here at Bell Ridge- On February 28th we will be streaming Gather25 from 7-11 PM. Everyone is invited to enjoy this time of worship and encouragement.
Wild Game Meal for men on March 1st at First Christian Church in Marshall. The cost is $10. See the flyer on the bulletin board. Let Kurt know if you are going.
Trivia Night- This fundraiser for Faith in Action will be at Grace Lutheran Village on March 2nd from 4-7:30 PM.
Cory and Angie Williamson will be with us on March 9- They will be sharing about their work in Peru during the Sunday School hour.
Dollar Club- Be looking for others that need a blessing.
2025 Sign-Up Sheets – There is a sign-up sheet in the foyer for Nursery workers for first service, volunteers to decorate the church, and Junior Church teachers.
Bible Study –Our study is using the book “What Every Christian Ought to Know” by Adrian Rogers. Books are available for $9.00. Everyone is welcome to join us on Thursday evenings at 6:30-8:30 PM. There is time after the study to pray together or individually for the names that are mentioned.
Diapers (#’s 4,5, & 6) and Baby Wipes Drive- Ladies Aid is inviting everyone to bring these supplies to the church in March to support of Choices, Pregnancy and Health.
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.
Jr. High Youth Group tonight; 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
We are grateful to everyone that supports our B.A.S.K. program; leaders, volunteers, hospitality snack team members and prayer partners. You are appreciated!
Worship Emphasis
“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.” James 1:19 NIV
This was one of my mother’s favorite verses and she lived it. I’ve tried to remind myself of it often. I do rather well with “a slow to become angry” and I do reasonably well with a “quick to listen,” but I’m afraid the “slow to speak” still needs a lot of work. My prayer is “let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord.”
I encourage you this week to join me in thinking on these two verses.
~ Clella Camp
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.