The Compassionate Clothing Closet’s (CCC) annual blanket drive has begun and will conclude on October 31. Please consider donating a new or gently, used blanket to be given to our neighbors in need during the long, winter months. Donations can be brought to Bell Ridge or taken directly to the CCC location at 211 N Central Ave in Paris (Monday 10-1 or Tuesday 12-2 p.m.) Blanket distribution will begin when cold weather hits.
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See You at the Pole 2023
Bell Ridge along with other local churches participated in See You at the Pole on Wednesday, September 27th. There were ministers at Paris High School, Mayo and Crestwood that prayed with and supported our youth.
September Prayerscriptions
Pray for revival in your life, our church and our country.
Pray for our Missionary program and our missionaries.
Pray for the school year, staff, teachers, and students.
Bell Ridge After School Kids
B.A.S.K. met yesterday afternoon for the first time this fall. If you are at the church, please take a few minutes to admire the chalk art gallery created by our children.
Food for Kids Quilt Raffle
We are having a raffle to raise funds for the Food for Kids Ministry. An 80″ x 104″ quilt was donated by and is on display at Lori’s Pins and Needles in Paris. If you would like to buy a ticket they are $5 or 5 tickets for $20. You can buy them at Betty Jane’s, Ruth White’s Beauty Shop, Lori’s Pins and Needles, Vietor’s at Paris Feed and Animal Health or see Kurt.
New Bible Study Lesson
Our Bible Study group will be starting a new lesson soon. The program is titled “Truly Free.” You are welcome to watch the promotional video at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMJl0hoTO-E
The study guides will be ordered on September 3rd and this new series will begin on September 14th. We meet on Thursday evenings at 7 PM in the Fellowship Hall. If you are interested please visit with Becky Bayes or call the church office at 217.463.8024.
Ice Cream Social
Our annual Ice Cream Social is Sunday, August 13th at 6 PM. Bring a friend and a side dish that goes with homemade ice cream.
IDES Food Packing Event
Kurt Speece, David and Becky Bayes, Camille Scott and Austin Norman recently attended the IDES Food Packing event at Lake Ridge Christian Church. They assisted in this effort by preparing 30,000 shelf-stable meals. The meals will be stored until needed in the United States and around the world.
Turkey Run Adventure
Don and Camille went with some of our youth to Turkey Run recently. Their 10-mile kayak adventure was enjoyed along with calm waters and blue skies. It was the perfect day to marvel at God’s beauty!