The bulletin announcements for November 15th and 16th are listed below:
SERVICE TIMES
Saturday Evening Service: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Morning Services: 8:15 a.m. & 10:40 a.m.
Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.
There will be a Congregational Meeting at 10:15 AM on November 23rd to approve the hiring of Caitlin Stewart as our Children’s Ministry Director. {This is a part-time position}
Operation Christmas Child- This is Packing Day. There are extra copies of the instructions on the OCC table in the foyer. You are welcome to help and/or observe the effort of this important mission.
Edgar County Brotherhood- everyone is welcome to this service on Tuesday, Nov. 18th at Brocton Christian Church at 7 PM.
Paris Community Thanksgiving Service-Bell Ridge will be hosting this service on Sunday evening, November 23rd at 6 PM.
Our annual Thanksgiving Dinner will be on November 30th. This event will be at Betty Jane’s at 5:30 PM. It is not only for us to enjoy good food and fellowship but an opportunity to bring a friend to a church gathering to meet people of Christ. The meat and drinks will be provided, you may bring a dish or a dessert.
The Dollar Club – We did not have any nominations to consider so we voted to give our gift to the Helping Hands Soup Kitchen. We need more nominations to consider next month.
Bible Study – The Bible Study is going great on Thursday evenings at 6:30 PM. The Book of James is still being studied. Our meeting location has moved to the Faith Café SS Classroom. Everyone is invited to join us.
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 – We meet each Wednesday after School from 3:30 – 5:30. If your young person is going to ride a church van to BASK, you must send a note to their school granting your permission. Also let Don, Tammy Burgett, or the church know they will be riding. Thank You!
Jr. High Youth Group – Meets on Sunday evenings; 5:30 – 7:30 PM.
Sr. High Youth Group meets on Wednesday evenings at 6 PM.
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.
Happy 100th Birthday
Lewie Robbins, the beloved uncle of the Brinkerhoff/McBride families is turning 100 on November 19th. We invite you to celebrate this incredible milestone with a card shower in his honor. Known for his quick wit and wonderful sense of humor, Lewie would especially enjoy receiving not only your kind words but also a good laugh-so feel free to include a joke, pun, or funny in your card! Let’s shower Lewie with love, laughter and blessings as he celebrates a century of life well lived!
Cards can be returned to Lewie’s birthday table at church. If you prefer to mail it, his address is:
Lewie Robbins
8527 N 1200th St
Paris, IL 61944
Thank you for your kindness in making his birthday a meaningful and memorable event!
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. 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.