The bulletin announcements for August 30th and 31th 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.
Addison Martin gave her life to the Lordship of Jesus Christ and was obedient in baptism last Saturday (23rd). Please welcome her into our fellowship.
Youth Sunday-a special offering will be taken this morning for our youth and their programs.
Card Angels-Faith in Action is inviting anyone to help with their card ministry on Sept. 2nd at 1:30 PM. Their office location is at 239 W Wood St in Paris.
Full Board Meeting – Wednesday, Sept. 3rd at 7 PM. We will be meeting in the Shepherd’s classroom.
Congratulations- Justin and Reanna Stone welcomed their second child Macie Grace on August 13th. Matt and Capi Stone are proud grandparents.
Eunice- meetings have been changed to the second Tuesday of each month. Details regarding the September 9th meeting will be forthcoming.
The Dollar Club We are out of nominations to consider next month, please be looking for others that God can bless.
Operation Christmas Child- collection items for August include hair ties, bows, ribbons, barrettes, and measuring tapes, baseballs, and footballs. Please ask Becky Bayes if you would like more information about this mission.
September is our month to serve at the Compassionate Clothing Closet. – Sign up in the foyer.
2025 Sign-Up Sheets – There are sign-up sheets in the foyer for several areas of ministry with which you can help. Please look and see where you might help. We still need someone to sign up for auditorium decorations in September & November.
Bible Study – meets every Thursday at 6:30 PM. We are studying the book of James. Books have been ordered at the cost of $5.00 each. 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.
BASK is looking for Pen Pals – If you would be interested in becoming a pen pal to one of our kiddos, please contact Tammy Burgett (217-232-5758). Text, call, or tell her at church. Thank you for serving as a mentor of faith for our young people.
Did you know? We have added a water dispenser to our coffee bar which provides hot, cold, or room temperature water. We have added some tea to the selection for the tea lovers.
Youth News!
BASK – We will begin meeting each Wednesday after school on September 3rd. 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.
Why attend Sunday School?
There are two reasons to attend a Sunday School class; knowledge and fellowship. We all need to grow in our knowledge of the Bible which causes our faith to grow. And there is no better way to learn than with others that you can relate to and share with. So if you would like to grow in your knowledge and relationships, joining one of our classes might fill your need.
Soul Seekers
They meet in the room off of the auditorium and are presently studying about Heaven.
The Genesis Class
Are meeting in the classroom on the east end of the fellowship hall and they are studying the Gospel of John. (chapter 17 this week)
The New Creations Class
Meet in the kitchen area of the fellowship hall and are studying the Gospel of Mark.
The Shepherds Class
Are meeting in the classroom at the east end of the educational wing above the fellowship hall and are studying, “Pleasing God.”
The Faith Café
Meet in the classroom on the west end of the educational wing and are studying the book of Genesis.
College Age
They meet in the classroom on the north end of the basement and are studying “Things Every Christian Ought to Know.”
Classes for Our Youth
Busy Bees
Our youth from pre-school through 2nd grade meet in the middle classroom in our educational wing.
The Believers
Are 3rd -5th grade young people that meet in the corner classroom behind the stage.
Junior High Youth
This group of 6th-8th grade meet upstairs.
High School Youth
This group meets in the basement below the auditorium.
You can’t bring your house, your car, your stuff, or your money with you to Heaven. But you can bring your children. Teach them about Jesus.
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.