The bulletin announcements for March 2nd are listed below:
Coffee Bar and Wi-Fi- We are trying to make people feel more welcome in our services, so we have a coffee bar in the east foyer and updated our equipment so that Wi-Fi is available throughout the building.
Our Faith Promise Campaign-If you were unable to be with us last weekend and you want to participate in our mission program, please see Kurt for a card to fill out.
Do not forget the Building Fund in your giving.
The Dollar Club will be meeting at the beginning of the Sunday School hour in Kurt’s office.
Trivia Night- This fundraiser for Faith in Action will be tonight at Grace Lutheran Village from 4-7:30 PM.
The Administrative Ministry will be meeting on Wednesday evening at 7 PM.
Men’s Breakfast- Join us on Saturday morning at 8 AM.
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.
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 are 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.
Worship Emphasis
As many of you know, I was diagnosed with cancer in March 2021. I was divinely healed while praying to God sitting in my recliner in the early morning hours of Friday, March 26, 2021. I did not deserve to be healed but Jesus had compassion on me just as He did the great multitude in Matthew 14:14. This was undeniable proof to me that there is no respect of persons with God (Romans 2:11) and that Jesus is willing to heal whosoever of whatsoever disease he has (John 5). All through the Gospels we read how everyone who came to or was brought to Jesus in need of healing (Luke 9:11) was healed for He healed them ALL. This brings me to the scripture that I want to share which is Matthew 8:16-17 “When the even was come, they brought unto Him many that were possessed with devils: and He cast out the spirits with His word, and healed all that were sick:
17 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.” Jesus healing them all fulfilled the prophecy given in Isaiah 53:4-5 but scripture is also clear that Jesus healed because He had compassion on them. Hebrews 13:8 assures us that Jesus is the same yesterday, and today, and forever. His willingness and compassion concerning the sick and afflicted has not changed nor will it in the future. Thank you Jesus! If you desire to learn more about divine healing please join us Saturdays mornings at 7 AM in the Fellowship Hall.
~ Chris Gher
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.